UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

[X] Quarterly report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018

 

[  ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-11602

 

PEN INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   47-1598792
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

701 Brickell Ave., Suite 1550    
Miami, FL   33131
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

  (844) 273-6462  
  (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)  

 

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable .

 

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 whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). [X] Yes [  ] No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer [  ] Accelerated filer [  ]
   
Non-accelerated filer [  ] (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company [X]

 

Emerging growth company [  ]

 

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

 

As of May 9, 2019, the registrant had 4,375,576 shares of Class A Common Stock (including 37,778 shares that are subject to forfeiture) and 0 shares of Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

     

 

 

PEN INC.

 

INDEX

 

    Page
Part I. Financial Information  
     
  Item 1. Financial Statements F-1
     
  Consolidated Balance Sheets—March 31, 2018 (unaudited) and December 31, 2017 F-1
     
  Consolidated Statements of Operations—Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited) F-2
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited) F-3
     
  Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements F-4
     
  Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 4
     
  Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 9
     
  Item 4. Controls and Procedures 9
     
Part II. Other Information  
     
  Item 1. Legal Proceedings 10
     
  Item 1A. Risk Factors 10
     
  Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 10
     
  Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 10
     
  Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 11
     
  Item 5. Other Information 11
     
  Item 6. Exhibits 11
     
Signatures 12

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements that we believe are within the meaning of the federal securities laws. For this purpose, any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements, including the statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding our strategy, future operations, future expectations or future estimates, financial position and objectives of management. Those statements in this Form 10-Q containing the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects” and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, competitive factors, shifts in market demand and other risks and uncertainties.

 

Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate and actual results may differ from those indicated by the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q, you should not consider the inclusion of such information as a representation by us or anyone else that we will achieve such results. Moreover, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

PEN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

    March 31, 2018     December 31, 2017  
    (unaudited)        
ASSETS                
CURRENT ASSETS:                
Cash   $ 158,879     $ 138,296  
Restricted cash   $ 85,000     $ 95,003  
Accounts receivable, net     980,946       607,632  
Accounts receivable - related party     -       14,226  
Inventory     1,020,636       733,979  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     190,188       162,246  
Total Current Assets     2,435,649       1,751,382  
Property, plant and equipment, net     372,505       388,777  
Other assets     41,116       41,116  
Total Assets   $ 2,849,270     $ 2,181,275  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT                
                 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:                
Accounts payable   $ 1,254,446     $ 1,383,514  
Accounts payable - related parties     19,887       19,887  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     991,932       649,974  
Customer deposits     -       169,970  
Bank revolving line of credit     1,114,247       563,218  
Current portion of notes payable     90,864       96,533  
Advances from related parties     140,000       115,000  
Deferred revenue     167,268       98,381  
Total Current Liabilities     3,778,644       3,096,477  
Notes payable, net of current portion     168,406       180,803  
Total Liabilities     3,947,050       3,277,280  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 11)                
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT:                
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding     -       -  
Class A common stock: $0.0001 par value, 7,200,000 shares authorized; 1,657,765 and 1,653,322 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively     165       165  
Class B common stock: $0.0001 par value, 2,500,000 shares authorized; 1,432,690 and 1,423,252 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively     143       142  
Class Z common stock: $0.0001 par value, 300,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively     -       -  
Additional paid-in capital     5,509,667       5,490,925  
Accumulated deficit     (6,607,755 )     (6,587,237 )
Total Stockholders' Deficit     (1,097,780 )     (1,096,005 )
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit   $ 2,849,270     $ 2,181,275  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PEN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2018     2017  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
REVENUES:                
Products (including related party sales of $0 and $53,314 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively)   $ 1,142,575     $ 1,996,489  
Contract services     300,950       219,861  
                 
Total Revenues     1,443,525       2,216,350  
                 
COST OF REVENUES:                
Products     804,687       1,035,835  
Contract services     301,572       247,198  
                 
Total Cost of Revenues     1,106,259       1,283,033  
                 
GROSS PROFIT     337,266       933,317  
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:                
Selling and marketing expenses     41,696       64,727  
Salaries, wages and related benefits     164,024       300,214  
Research and development     8,193       68,722  
Professional fees     172,438       214,254  
General and administrative expenses     147,309       215,986  
                 
Total Operating Expenses     533,660       863,903  
                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS     (196,394 )     69,414  
                 
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME:                
Interest expense     (16,341 )     (25,588 )
Other income, net     192,217       50,586  
                 
Total Other (Expense) Income     175,876       24,998  
                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)   $ (20,518 )   $ 94,412  
                 
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:                
Basic   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.03  
Diluted   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.03  
                 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:                
Basic     3,081,355       3,034,659  
Diluted     3,081,355       3,034,659  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PEN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

    For the Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
    2018     2017  
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net loss   $ (20,518 )   $ 94,412  
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Change in inventory obsolescence reserve     9,766       27,204  
Depreciation and amortization expense     16,272       37,814  
Amortization of deferred lease incentives     -       1,782  
Stock-based compensation     8,744       51,310  
Change in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable     (373,314 )     (196,339 )
Accounts receivable - related party     14,226       (21,921 )
Inventory     (296,423 )     (8,247 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets     (27,942 )     (39,134 )
Accounts payable     (129,068 )     180,422  
Accounts payable - related parties     -       (11,000 )
Customer deposits     (169,970 )     34,885  
Accrued expenses     351,957       -  
Deferred revenue     68,887       -  
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES     (547,383 )     151,188  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment     -       -  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment     -       -  
                 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES     -       -  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Proceeds from bank lines of credit     1,157,600       1,774,000  
Repayment of bank lines of credit     (606,571 )     (1,787,864 )
Repayment of bank loans     (18,066 )     (18,595 )
Repayment of loan to third party     -       (2,455 )
Proceeds from advances from related parties     25,000       -  
                 
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES     557,963       (34,914 )
                 
NET DECREASE IN CASH     10,580       116,274  
                 
CASH, beginning of year     233,299       189,128  
                 
CASH, end of period   $ 243,879     $ 305,402  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION                
Cash paid during the period for interest                
Interest   $ 16,341     $ 25,588  
Income taxes   $ -     $ -  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Reclassification of accrued salary to notes payable - long-term   $ -     $ 17,425  
Accrued director fees settled with common stock   $ 9,999     $ -  

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheet that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows:

 

Cash   $ 158,879     $ 305,402  
Restricted cash     85,000       -  
                 
Total cash and restricted cash   $ 243,879     $ 305,402  

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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PEN INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2018

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Organization

 

PEN Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”, “PEN” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, develops and sells a portfolio of nano-layer coatings, nano-based cleaners, and nano-composite products based on its proprietary technology, and performs nanotechnology product research and development generating revenues through performing contract services.

 

Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, PEN Brands LLC, formerly known as Nanofilm, Ltd., we develop, manufacture and sell consumer and institutional products using nanotechnology to deliver unique performance attributes at the surfaces of a wide variety of substrates. These products are marketed internationally primarily to customers in the optical industry. On May 2, 2017, Nanofilm, Ltd. changed its name to PEN Brands LLC.

 

Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc., we primarily perform design and development services for ourselves and for governmental and private customers.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and disclosures required by US GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) which are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company as of March 31, 2018 and for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year ending December 31, 2018 or any other period. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related disclosures of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and for the year then ended, which were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K on June 15, 2018.

 

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Going Concern

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the consolidated financial statements filed with our Form 10-K on June 15, 2018, the Company had a net loss of $687,068 and $556,001 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016. Additionally, the Company had a net loss of $20,518 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Furthermore, the Company had an accumulated deficit, a stockholders’ deficit and a working capital deficit of $6,607,755, $1,097,780 and $1,342,995, respectively, at March 31, 2018. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. Management cannot provide assurance that the Company will ultimately achieve profitable operations or become cash flow positive or raise additional debt and/or equity capital. During 2017 and 2018, management took measures to reduce operating expenses. Although the Company has historically raised capital from sales of equity, there is no assurance that it will be able to continue to do so. These unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Applied Nanotech, Inc. and PEN Brands LLC. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 include estimates for allowance for doubtful accounts on accounts receivable, the estimates for obsolete inventory, the estimates for cooperative advertising liability, the useful life of property and equipment, assumptions used in assessing impairment of long-term assets, estimates of current and deferred income taxes and deferred tax valuation allowances, the fair value of non-cash equity transactions, and the fair value of equity incentives.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company adopted the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 for fair value measurements which clarifies the definition of fair value, prescribes methods for measuring fair value, and establishes a fair value hierarchy to classify the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1-Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities available at the measurement date.

 

Level 2-Inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3-Inputs are unobservable inputs which reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions on what assumptions the market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best available information.

 

The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loans and lines of credit, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other payables approximate their fair market value based on the short-term maturity of these instruments.

 

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The Company analyzes all financial and non-financial instruments with features of both liabilities and equity under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) accounting standard for such instruments. Under this standard, financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company accounts for three instruments at fair value using level 3 valuation.

 

    At March 31, 2018     At December 31, 2017  
Description   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3  
Stock Appreciation Rights Plan A     -       -     $ -       -       -     $ -  
Equity Credits Issued     -       -     $ -       -       -     $ 2,278  

 

A rollforward of the level 3 valuation of these three financial instruments is as follows:

 

    Stock Appreciation
Rights Plan A
    Equity
Credits Issued
 
Balance at December 31, 2017   $ -     $ 2,278  
Change in fair value included in net loss     -       (2,278 )
Balance at March 31, 2018   $ -     $ -  

 

ASC 825-10 “Financial Instruments”, allows entities to voluntarily choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value (fair value option). The fair value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable, unless a new election date occurs. If the fair value option is elected for an instrument, unrealized gains and losses for that instrument should be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any outstanding instruments.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at the purchase date calculated from PEN Brands trial balance and money market accounts to be cash equivalents.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company recognizes an allowance for losses on accounts receivable in an amount equal to the estimated probable losses net of recoveries. The allowance is based on an analysis of historical bad debt experience, current receivables aging, and expected future write-offs, as well as an assessment of specific identifiable customer accounts considered at risk or uncollectible. The expense associated with the allowance for doubtful accounts is recognized as general and administrative expense.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, inventory consisted of the following:

 

    March 31, 2018     December 31, 2017  
Raw materials   $ 836,594     $ 595,747  
Work in process     54,546       -  
Finished goods     389,091       388,060  
      1,280,231       983,807  
Less: reserve for obsolescence     (259,595 )     (249,828 )
Inventory, net   $

1,020,636

    $ 733,979  

 

Effective January 1, 2017, the Company adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” (“ASU 2015-11”) which requires an entity to measure most inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value, thereby simplifying the current guidance under which an entity must measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the useful life or lease term including scheduled renewal terms. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. When assets are retired or disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gains or losses are included in other income or expense in the year of disposition. The Company examines the possibility of decreases in the value of these assets when events or changes in circumstances reflect the fact that their recorded value may not be recoverable.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

In accordance with ASC Topic 360, the Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable, or at least annually. The Company recognizes an impairment loss when the sum of expected undiscounted future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. The amount of impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s estimated fair value and its book value. The Company did not record any impairment charge for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Pursuant to the guidance of ASC Topic 605 and ASU 2014-09, the Company recognizes sales when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been provided, the purchase price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Types of revenue:

 

Net product sales by our subsidiary PEN Brands LLC.
   
Reimbursements under agreements to perform contract services related to new products and product development for government agencies and others by our subsidiary, Applied Nanotech. We do not perform contracts that are contingent upon successful results. Larger projects are sometimes broken down in phases to allow the customer to determine at the end of each phase if they wish to move to the next phase. The agreements with federal government agencies generally provide that, upon completion of a technology development program, the funding agency is granted a royalty-free license to use any technology developed during the course of the program for its own purposes, but not any preexisting technology that we use in connection with the program. We retain all other rights to use, develop, and commercialize the technology. Agreements with nongovernmental entities generally give the funder rights to the technology developed under the contract.
   
Product sales and other miscellaneous revenues from our subsidiary, Applied Nanotech such as the sale of conductive inks, graphene foils and thermal management materials.

 

Revenue recognition criteria:

 

Net product sales by our subsidiary PEN Brands LLC, are recognized when the product is shipped to the customer and title is transferred.
   
Revenue from contract services performed is generally recognized based on what we have a right to invoice.
   
Revenue from other product sales is recognized at the time the product shipped. The Company’s subsidiary Applied Nanotech’s primary business is contract services, not the sale of products. Product sales are generally insignificant in number and are generally limited to the sale of conductive inks, graphene foils, thermal management materials, samples, proofs of concepts, prototypes, or other items resulting from its contract services.

 

Other miscellaneous revenue is recognized as deemed appropriate given the facts of the situation and is generally not material.

 

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Sales Incentives and Consideration Paid to Customers

 

The Company historically accounted for certain promotional costs such as sales incentives and cooperative advertising as a reduction of sales. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 the Company recorded $21,041 as a reduction of sales related to sales incentives as compared to $38,618 for the prior period.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales includes inventory costs, materials and supplies costs, internal labor and related benefits, subcontractor costs, depreciation, overhead and shipping and handling costs incurred.

 

Shipping and Handling Costs

 

Shipping and handling costs incurred relating to the purchase of inventory are included in inventory which is charged to cost of sales as product are sold. Shipping and handling costs incurred for product shipped to customers are included in cost of sales. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 shipping and handling costs amounted to $33,325 and $44,557, respectively.

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development costs incurred in the development of the Company’s products and under other Company sponsored research and development projects are expensed as incurred. Costs such as direct labor, direct costs, and other allocated costs incurred to perform research and development service pursuant to government and private research projects are in included in cost of sales. Research and development costs incurred in the development of the Company’s products for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were $8,193 and $68,722, respectively, and are included in operating expenses on the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of operations.

 

Advertising Costs

 

The Company participates in various advertising programs. All costs related to advertising of the Company’s products are expensed in the period incurred. Advertising costs charged to operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were $405 and $5,028, respectively, and are included in selling and marketing on the unaudited consolidated accompanying statements of operations. These costs are included in sales and marketing on the consolidated accompanying statements of operations. These advertising expenses do not include cooperative advertising and sales incentives which have been deducted from sales.

 

Federal and State Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income tax using the liability method prescribed by ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will be in effect in the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company records a valuation allowance to offset deferred tax assets if based on the weight of available evidence, it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or loss in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

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The Company follows the accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes using the provisions of ASC 740 “Income Taxes ”. Using that guidance, tax positions initially need to be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not the position will be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Company had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. Tax years that remain subject to examination are the years ending on and after December 31, 2014. The Company does not expect any significant changes in its unrecognized tax benefits within twelve months of the reporting date. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain income tax positions in other expense. However, no such interest and penalties were recorded as of March 31, 2018 or December 31, 2017.

 

On December 22, 2017, H.R. 1, known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the Act), was signed into law. The Act includes a number of changes in existing tax law impacting businesses including, among other things, a permanent change in the corporate income tax rate to a fixed rate of 21%. The new rate took effect on January 1, 2018. As a result, the Company revalued its deferred taxes at December 31, 2017.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation is accounted for based on the requirements of the Share-Based Payment Topic of ASC 718 which requires recognition in the financial statements of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments over the period the employee or director is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively, the vesting period). The ASC also requires measurement of the cost of employee and director services received in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award.

 

Pursuant to ASC Topic 505-50, for share-based payments to consultants and other third-parties, compensation expense is determined at the “measurement date.” The expense is recognized over the service period of the award. Until the measurement date is reached, the total amount of compensation expense remains uncertain. The Company initially records compensation expense based on the fair value of the award at the reporting date.

 

Loss Per Share of Common Stock

 

ASC 260 “Earnings Per Share”, requires dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) with a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic EPS computation to the numerator and denominator of the diluted EPS computation. Basic EPS excludes dilution. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the entity. Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during each period. As of March 31, 2018, and December 31, 2017, 37,778 contingently issuable common shares that are issuable based on certain market conditions (see Note 9) are not included in the potential dilutive shares in calculating the diluted EPS. Additionally, potentially dilutive common shares consist of common stock options and warrants (using the treasury stock method).

 

These common stock equivalents may be dilutive in the future . Potentially dilutive common shares were excluded from the computation of diluted shares outstanding as they would have an anti-dilutive impact on the Company’s net losses and consisted of the following:

 

    March 31, 2018     December 31, 2017  
Stock options     18,726       19,120  
Stock warrants     712       712  
Restricted Stock     37,778       37,778  
Total     57,216       57,610  

 

Additionally, there are an unknown quantity of common stock equivalents that result from a potential conversion of stock appreciation rights (See Note 9).

 

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Net loss per share for each class of common stock is as follows:

 

Net (loss) income per common shares outstanding:   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2018
    Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017
 
Class A common stock   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.03 )
Class B common stock   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.03 )
Class Z common stock   $ -     $ (0.03 )
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:                
Class A common stock     1,654,852       1,368,927  
Class B common stock     1,426,503       1,403,101  
Class Z common stock     -       262,631  
Total weighted average shares outstanding     3,081,355       3,034,659  

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company uses “the management approach” in determining reportable operating segments. The management approach considers the internal organization and reporting used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source for determining the Company’s reportable segments. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the Chairman and chief executive officer (“CEO”) of the Company, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. The Company classified the reportable operating segments into (i) the development, manufacture and sale of consumer and institutional products using nanotechnology to deliver unique performance attributes at the surfaces of a wide variety of substrates (the “Product segment”) and (ii) nanotechnology design and development services for our future products and for government and private entities and sales of products developed for third parties (the “Contract services segment”).

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605 - Revenue Recognition (“ASC 605”) and most industry-specific guidance throughout ASC 605. The FASB has issued numerous updates that provide clarification on a number of specific issues as well as requiring additional disclosures. The core principle of ASC 606 requires that an entity recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASC 606 defines a five-step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, it is possible more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than required under existing U.S. GAAP including identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. The guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity’s contracts with customers. The guidance may be adopted through either retrospective application to all periods presented in the financial statements (full retrospective approach) or through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings at the effective date (modified retrospective approach). The guidance was revised in July 2015 to be effective for public companies for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017.

 

The Company adopted ASC 606 effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. Implementing ASC 606 the Company concluded that no change was required in its accounting for any sources of revenue for the year ended December 3, 2017.

 

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02 (“ASU 2016-02”) to amend the accounting guidance for leases. The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged under ASU 2016-02. However, the standard requires lessees to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities for leases classified as operating leases on the balance sheet. Lessees will recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. If a lessee makes this election, it will recognize lease expense for such leases generally on a straight-line basis over the lease term. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on its consolidated financial statements and notes to its consolidated financial statements.

 

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In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09 (“ASU 2016-09”) to amend the accounting guidance for share-based payment accounting. The areas for simplification in ASU 2016-09 involve several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting” (“ASU 2017-09”). ASU 2017-09 provides clarity on the accounting for modifications of stock-based awards. ASU 2017-09 requires adoption on a prospective basis in the annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 for share-based payment awards modified on or after the adoption date. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-11, “Earnings Per Share (Topic 260) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) - Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features,” (“ASU 2017-11”). Equity-linked instruments, such as warrants and convertible instruments may contain down round features that result in the strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity offerings. Under ASU 2017-11, a down round feature will no longer require a freestanding equity-linked instrument (or embedded conversion option) to be classified as a liability that is remeasured at fair value through the income statement (i.e. marked-to-market). However, other features of the equity-linked instrument (or embedded conversion option) must still be evaluated to determine whether liability or equity classification is appropriate. Equity classified instruments are not marked-to-market. For earnings per share (“EPS”) reporting, the ASU requires companies to recognize the effect of the down round feature only when it is triggered by treating it as a dividend and as a reduction of income available to common shareholders in basic EPS. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

There are no other recently issued accounting standards that apply to us or that are expected to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain accounts and financial statement captions in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statements.

 

NOTE 3 – BANK LOANS AND LINES OF REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY

 

In April 2014, our subsidiary, PEN Brands LLC entered into a $1,500,000 revolving credit line agreement (the “Revolving Note”) with Mackinac Commercial Credit, LLC (the “Lender”) with draws limited to a borrowing base as defined in the Revolving Note. The unpaid principal balance of this Revolving Note is payable on demand, is secured by all of PEN Brands LLC’s assets, and bears interest computed at a rate of interest (the “Effective Rate”) which is equal to 7.0% above the LIBOR Rate, as defined, payable monthly. PEN Brands LLC will pay to Lender a late charge of 5.0% of any monthly payment not received by Lender within 10 calendar days after its due date. The Company may, at any time or from time to time upon three business days’ written notice to Lender, prepay the Note in whole provided that if (i) Borrower prepays the Revolving Note in full and terminates the Revolving Note, or (ii) Lender terminates the Revolving Note after default, then Borrower will pay a termination premium equal to 2.0% of the maximum loan amount. On May 1, 2015, PEN Brands LLC and the Lender entered into an amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement extending the outside maturity date to April 4, 2016 and permitting advances against an expanded borrowing base. The borrowing base was increased by $450,000 through October 31, 2015, with this amount reducing by $7,500 monthly thereafter. In addition, PEN Inc., the parent company, guaranteed PEN Brands LLC’s obligations to the Lender. On April 4, 2016, the maturity date under the Loan & Security Agreement between PEN Brands LLC and the Lender was automatically extended for a one-year renewal term.

 

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Without the Lender’s consent, so long as the obligation remains outstanding, in addition to other covenants as defined in the Revolving Note, PEN Brands LLC shall not a) merge or consolidate with any other company, except for the combination that closed in August 2014 and shall not suffer a change of control; b) make any capital expenditures, as defined, materially affecting the business; c) declare or pay cash dividends upon any of its stock, or distribute any of its property, make any loans, make investments, redeem, retire or acquire any of its stock, d) become liable for the indebtedness of anyone else, as defined, and e) incur indebtedness, other than trade payables.

 

On April 3, 2017, PEN Brands LLC and the Lender executed a second amendment to the Revolving Note that extended the maturity date to April 4, 2018, with a one-year renewal option. The second amendment also changed the interest rate to 3.0% above the Prime Rate, as reported in the Wall Street Journal. Under a subsequent amendment, the maturity date was changed to July 3, 2018.

 

On October 17, 2017, pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Note, the gross proceeds of $85,000 in connection with the Asset Purchase agreement were applied to decrease the borrowing base of the Revolving Note. In connection with the sale of fixed assets, the Company amended the Revolving Note to establish a cash collateral account to be no less than $85,000. Pursuant to this amendment, the Company entered into a loan agreement with two Company directors in the aggregate principal amount of $85,000 in order to fund the cash collateral provision pursuant to the amended loan agreement. The loan bears no interest and is due when cash flow permits, or if earlier, upon the payment or refinancing of the loan from the Lender to PEN Brands.

 

On March 30, 2018, PEN Brands and the lender entered into the fourth amendment that permits the borrower to request up to three advances of not more than $200,000 each supported by certain qualifying purchase orders. Each purchase order advance to be repaid in not less than 30 days. No subsequent request can be made until any prior purchase order advance has been repaid. Two of the Company’s officers and directors have personally guaranteed repayment of purchase order advances. The fourth amendment also changes the maturity date for the loan to July 3, 2018. That date becomes the date for an automatic one-year renewal unless either the lender or the borrower gives notice of non-renewal. Other terms and conditions of the agreement remain the same.

 

On August 8, 2018, PEN Brands and the lender entered into the fifth amendment with an effective date of July 3, 2018. The fifth amendment renewed the agreement through July 3, 2019 and provides for an automatic one-year renewal at that time unless it is terminated by either party 60 days in advance. The fifth amendment also limits the amounts that PEN Brands can advance to its parent, and provides that advances based on eligible inventory will reduce monthly by $7,500 per month starting November 1, 2018.

 

At March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company had an outstanding balance of $1,114,247 and $563,218 respectively, which includes accrued interest of $6,130 and $14,797, respectively, in amounts outstanding under the Revolving Note with availability of up to $385,753 as of March 31, 2018, depending on the borrowing base at the time of the request for the advance. The weighted average interest rate during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was approximately 7.53% and 6.8%, respectively.

 

See Note 12 – Subsequent Events for details on the payment in full of the outstanding balance and the termination of the Revolving Note.

 

NOTE 4 – NOTES PAYABLE

 

On February 10, 2015, Nanofilm entered into a promissory note (the “Equipment Note”) with KeyBank, N.A. (the “Bank”) to borrow up to $373,000. Nanofilm may obtain one or more advances not to exceed $373,000. The unpaid principal balance of this Equipment Note is payable in 60 equal monthly installments payments of principal and interest through June 10, 2020. The Equipment Note is secured by certain equipment, as defined in the Equipment Note, and bears interest computed at a rate of interest of 4.35% per annum based on a year of 360 days. At December 31, 2017, the principal amount due under the Equipment Note amounted to $179,399. As of March 31, 2018, $68,182 and $99,174, represent the current and non-current portion due under this note.

 

In June and November 2015, in connection with a severance package offered to four employees, the Company entered into four promissory note agreements with the four employees which obligate the Company to pay these employees accrued and unpaid deferred salary in an aggregate amount of $51,808. The principal amounts due under these notes shall bear interest at the minimum rate of interest applicable under the internal revenue code (approximately 3.0% at December 31, 2017). All principal and interest payable under three of these notes aggregating $40,565 are due in 2025 and all principal and interest payable under one of these notes amounting to $15,578 are due in 2020. Accordingly, $51,808 is included in non-current notes payable.

 

On May 31, 2016, in connection with a restatement of our agreement with a former research partner, we delivered a promissory note to repay amounts previously advanced to us and accrued. The initial principal amount was $51,239 bearing interest at 5% per annum. Installment payments include both principal and interest. After an initial payment of $2,000, the note requires payments of $1,000 for eleven months, payments of $2,000 for the following 12 months and monthly payments of $3,000 thereafter until paid in full. The principal balance due on December 31, 2017 was $28,351, all classified as a current liability. At March 31, 2018 the principal balance due was $22,682.05 all classified as a current liability.

 

January 2017, the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $17,425 to a departing employee representing the amount of his accrued and unpaid salary. The note does not bear interest and is due in January 2027, and is included in non-current notes payable.

 

Future principal payments of notes payable are as follows:

 

Year   As of
March 31, 2018
    As of
December 31, 2017
 
2018   $ 78,467     $ 96,533  
2019     74,380       74,380  
2020     51,540       51,540  
2021     -       -  
2022     -       -  
Thereafter     54,882       54,883  
Total   $ 259,270     $ 277,336  

 

NOTE 5 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Sales to Related Party

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company engaged in certain sales transactions with a company which is a shareholder and related to a director of the Company. Sales to the related party totaled $0 and $53,314 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Accounts receivable from the related party totaled $0 at March 31, 2018 and $14,226 at December 31, 2017. As of May 23, 2017, that director no longer served on the Company’s Board and the shareholder was no longer an affiliate.

 

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Other

 

A board member is a principal in DHJH Holdings LLC, the firm that provided the services of the Company’s chief financial officer from May 2016 through February 2017. The Company recognized $0 and $13,195 in fees and expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

 

As of March 31, 2018, the Company included the following within accounts payable-related parties: $1,000 of director fees and $159,887 due to certain of the Company’s executives, and $323,868 in accrued payroll to certain of the Companies executives.

 

NOTE 6 - STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Description of Preferred and Common Stock

 

On December 11, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a reverse stock split of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock at the ratio of 1-for-180 (the “Reverse Stock Split”) and authorized an amendment of the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to effect the Reverse Stock Split, to reduce the number of authorized shares of common stock, and to set a par value of $0.0001 per share after the Reverse Stock Split. On January 26, 2016, each one hundred eighty (180) shares of the Company’s (i) Class A Common Stock (“Class A common stock”), (iii) Class B Common Stock and (iii) Class Z Common Stock, then issued and outstanding were automatically combined into one (1) validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable share of Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Class Z Common Stock, respectively, without any further action by the Company or the holder. Additionally, the authorized number of shares of common stock were reduced to 10,000,000 comprised of 7,200,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, 2,500,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (“Class B common stock”), and 300,000 shares of Class Z Common Stock (“Class Z common stock”). The par value of each class of common stock remained the same at $0.0001 per common share. All share and per share data in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been retroactively restated to reflect the effect of the Reverse Stock Split and authorized shares. The Company is also authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“preferred stock”).

 

Preferred Stock

 

The preferred stock may be issued in one or more series. The Company’s board of directors are authorized to issue the shares of preferred stock in such series and to fix from time to time before issuance thereof the number of shares to be included in any such series and the designation, powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of such series.

 

Common Stock – General

 

The rights of each share of Class A common stock, each share of Class B common stock and each share of Class Z common stock are the same with respect to dividends, distributions and rights upon liquidation.

 

Class A Common Stock

 

Holders of the Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share in the election of directors and other matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders.

 

Class B Common Stock

 

Conversion Rights . Shares of Class B common stock can be converted, one-for-one, into shares of Class A common stock at any time at the option of the holder. Shares of Class B common stock will automatically be converted into shares of Class A common stock if the shares of Class B common stock are not owned by the Company’s chief executive officer, his spouse, or their descendants and their spouses, or by entities or trusts wholly-owned by them.

 

Voting Rights Holders of PEN Class B common stock are entitled to 100 votes per share in the election of directors and other matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders.

 

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Class Z Common Stock

 

Conversion Rights . Shares of Class Z common stock can be converted, one-for-one, into shares of Class A common stock at any time at the option of the holder. Shares of Class Z common stock will automatically be converted into shares of Class A common stock if the shares of Class Z common stock are not owned by Zeiss or an entity wholly owned by the ultimate parent of Zeiss.

 

Voting Rights . Holders of PEN Class Z common stock do not vote in the election of directors or otherwise, but they do have the right to designate a director to the PEN Board, have anti-dilution rights described below and have consent rights with respect to certain amendments to PEN’s certificate of incorporation.

 

Other Rights . The Class Z common stock has anti-dilutive rights that, subject to limited exceptions, permit holders of Class Z common stock to purchase additional shares or equity rights issued by PEN (on the same terms as made available to third parties by PEN) to maintain their economic ownership percentage. The holders of Class Z common stock are also entitled to receive a copy of any notice sent to the holders of Class A common stock or Class B common stock, as and when the notice is sent to such holders.

 

Issuances of Common Stock

 

Common Stock Issued for Services

 

On February 28, 2018, the Company issued an aggregate of 4,443 shares of Class A common stock and 2,962 shares of Class B common stock to the Company’s directors as compensation to them for service on its board. These shares were valued on that date at $1.35 per share based on the quoted price of the stock for a total value of $10,000. On that same day, the Company issued 6,746 shares of Class B common stock in satisfaction of the outstanding equity credits.

 

Stock Options

 

Stock options outstanding are to purchase Class A common stock. Stock option activities for the three months ended March 31, 2018 are summarized as follows:

 

    Number of Options     Weighted Average Exercise Price     Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)     Aggregate Intrinsic Value  
Outstanding December 31, 2017     19,120     $ 29.38       3.21                           
Exercised     -                          
Expired     (394 )                        
Outstanding March 31, 2018     18,726     $ 29.09       3.03     $ -  
                                 
Exercisable March 31, 2018     8,726     $ 59.21       2.69     $ -  

 

Contingently Issuable Class A Common Shares

 

On August 27, 2014, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Agreement with Dr. Zvi Yaniv, the former Chief Operating Officer and President, of Applied Nanotech, and a current employee of the Company granting Dr. Yaniv 37,778 shares of Class A common stock, subject to forfeiture. All these shares become vested and not subject to forfeiture on the earlier of a change of control of the Company, Dr. Yaniv’s death, or if more than 180 days after closing, the average trading price of the shares during a measurement period of ten consecutive trading days reaches certain price thresholds. At an $18.00 price, 5,554 shares vest, with additional tranches of 5,556 shares vesting if the price reaches $27.00, $36.00, $45.00 and $54.00. The last 10,000 shares vest at a $63.00 price threshold.

 

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Any shares that have not vested five years after the effective date will be forfeited. The Company also entered into a Piggyback Registration Rights Agreement that will allow Dr. Yaniv, subject to other customary terms and conditions, to register shares that are no longer subject to forfeiture if the Company is registering its shares. Pursuant to ASC 718-10 and related subsections, these shares were valued on the date of grant of August 27, 2014 at $13.12 per share for a total value of $495,720. The Company estimates the fair value of the awards with market conditions using a Binomial simulation, which utilizes several assumptions including the risk-free interest rate, the volatility of the Company’s stock and the exercise behavior of award recipients. The grant-date fair value of $495,720 of the awards will be recognized over the requisite service period of 3 years, which represents the derived service period for the stock grant as determined by the Binomial simulation method. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, in connection with the amortization of the fair value of this stock grant, the Company recorded stock-based compensation of $0 and $41,310, respectively. At March 31, 2018, there is no unamortized stock-based compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.

 

Conversion of Class Z Common Stock

 

On May 23, 2017, Zeiss converted 262,631 shares of Class Z common stock into 262,631 shares of Class A common stock. Immediately thereafter, Zeiss sold 262,631 shares of Class A common stock to certain buyers which included the Company’s Chief Executive Officer for an aggregate of $100,000. In addition, pursuant to the certificate of incorporation, Zeiss’ Board representation automatically terminated and, as a result, Zeiss ceased to be a related party as of May 23, 2017.

 

NOTE 7 – CONCENTRATIONS

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade accounts receivable and cash deposits and investments in cash equivalent instruments.

 

Lender Concentration

 

The Company relies primarily on one lender under a $1,500,000 Revolving Note.

 

Customer Concentrations

 

Customer concentrations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

    Revenues  
    For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2018     2017  
Customer A     30 %     34 %
Customer B     15 %     13 %
Total     45 %     47 %

 

    Accounts Receivable  
   

As of
March 31,

    As of
December 31,
 
    2018     2017  
Customer A     38 %     30 %
Customer B     23 %     21 %
Total     61 %     51 %

 

*Less than 10%

 

A reduction in sales from or loss of such customers would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.

 

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Geographic Concentrations of Sales

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, total sales in the United States represent approximately 96% and 82% of total consolidated revenues, respectively. No other geographical area accounting for more than 10% of total sales during the nine months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

Vendor Concentrations

 

Vendor concentrations for inventory purchases for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 are:

 

   

For the Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
    2018     2017  
Vendor A     23 %     33 %
Vendor B     19 %     13 %
Vendor C     15 %     13 %
Vendor D     10 %     * %
Total     67 %     59 %

 

*Less than 10%

 

NOTE 8 – EQUITY CREDITS

 

In 1997, PEN Brands LLC established The Equity Credit Incentive Program. This program enabled select employees the opportunity to purchase equity credits that increase in value based upon an increase in PEN Brands LLC’s revenue over a base year of 1996. Eligible credits can be redeemed after two years at the equity credit value for that year. Under certain circumstances, the equity credits are convertible into PEN Brands LLC equity on a one-for-one basis. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the outstanding equity credits were redeemed for 6,746 shares of Class B stock were issued on account of the equity credits. Subsequently, on October 16, 2018, an additional 1,774 shares were issued to complete the redemption of the equity credits. At March 31, 2018, $0 was accrued and at December 31, 2017, $2,278 was accrued, representing the value associated with the equity credits outstanding.

 

NOTE 9 – STOCK APPRECIATION PLAN

 

From June 1, 1988, until December 31, 1997, when the plan was terminated, PEN Brands LLC had in place a Stock Appreciation Rights Plan A (the “Plan”), intended to provide employees, directors, members of a technical advisory board and certain independent contractors selected by the Board with equity-like participation in the growth of PEN Brands LLC. The maximum number of stock appreciation rights that could be granted by the Board was 1,000,000.

 

There were 235,782 fully vested stock appreciation rights (“SARS”) outstanding under the terms of the Plan at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The SARS unit value is based on the book value of the Company as of the last fiscal year end multiplied by a SARS multiplier stipulated in the SARS plan. However, in the event of an initial public offering (“IPO”) of PEN Brands, the SARS are redeemable based on a value equal to offering price of the stock in an IPO times the total outstanding shares of the Company just subsequent to the completion of the IPO, multiplied by the SARS multiplier. The SARS multiplier is to be adjusted, as the Board determines, to reflect changes in the capitalization of PEN Brands LLC. Generally, the SARS are redeemable in cash, at their then fair value as computed pursuant to the Plan, in the event of termination of employment or business relationship, death, permanent and total disability, or sale of PEN Brands (as defined). Upon an IPO, SARS are to be redeemed by applying 70% of the redemption value to purchase common shares, with the remaining 30% being distributed in cash to the participant.

 

The business combination completed in August 2014 did not qualify as an IPO under the Plan; however, a future underwritten registered offering may qualify.

 

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The accrued redemption value associated with the stock appreciation rights amounted to $54,538, at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. If the Company completes an IPO, the value of SARS calculated based on the IPO formula may cause a material increase in the value of the liability.

 

NOTE 10 – SEGMENT REPORTING

 

The Company’s principal operating segments coincide with the types of products to be sold. The products from which revenues are derived are consistent with the reporting structure of the Company’s internal organization. The Company’s two reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 were the Product segment and ii) the Contract services segment (formerly the research and development segment). The Company’s chief operating decision-maker has been identified as the Chairman and CEO, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. Segment information is presented based upon the Company’s management organization structure as of March 31, 2018 and the distinctive nature of each segment. Future changes to this internal financial structure may result in changes to the reportable segments disclosed. There are no inter-segment revenue transactions and, therefore, revenues are only to external customers. As the Company primarily generates its revenues from customers in the United States, no geographical segments are presented.

 

Segment operating profit is determined based upon internal performance measures used by the chief operating decision-maker. The Company derives the segment results from its internal management reporting system. The accounting policies the Company uses to derive reportable segment results are the same as those used for external reporting purposes. Management measures the performance of each reportable segment based upon several metrics, including net revenues, gross profit and operating loss. Management uses these results to evaluate the performance of, and to assign resources to, each of the reportable segments. The Company manages certain operating expenses separately at the corporate level and does not allocate such expenses to the segments. Segment income from operations excludes interest income/expense and other income or expenses and income taxes according to how a particular reportable segment’s management is measured. Management does not consider impairment charges, and unallocated costs in measuring the performance of the reportable segments.

 

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Segment information available with respect to these reportable business segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2018     2017  
Revenues:                
Product segment   $ 1,142,575     $ 1,996,489  
Contract services segment     300,950       219,861  
Total segment and consolidated revenues   $ 1,443,525     $ 2,216,350  
Cost of revenues:                
Products   $ 804,687     $ 1,035,835  
Contract services segment     301,572       247,198  
Total segment and consolidated cost of revenues   $ 1,106,259     $ 1,283,033  
                 
Gross profit (loss):                
Product segment   $ 337,888     $ 960,654  
Contract services segment     (622 )     (27,337 )
Total segment and consolidated gross profit   $ 337,266     $ 933,317  
Gross margin:                
Product segment     29.6 %     48.1 %
Contract services segment     -0.2 %     -12.4 %
Total gross margin     23.4 %     42.1 %
Segment operating expenses:                
Product segment     321,154       561,306  
Contract services segment     39,399       51,777  
Total segment operating expenses     360,552       613,083  
                 
Income (loss) from operations:                
Product segment   $ 16,734     $ 399,348  
Contract services segment     (40,021 )     (79,114 )
Total segment income (loss)     (23,286 )     320,234  
Unallocated costs     (173,108 )     (250,820 )
Total consolidated loss from operations   $ (196,394 )   $ 69,414  
                 
Depreciation and amortization:                
Product segment   $ 16,272     $ 32,733  
Contract services segment     -       5,081  
Total segment depreciation and amortization     16,272       37,814  
Unallocated depreciation     -       -  
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization   $ 16,272     $ 37,814  
                 
Capital additions:                
Product segment   $ -     $ -  
Contract services segment     -       -  
Total segment capital additions     -       -  
Unallocated capital additions     -       -  
Total consolidated capital additions   $ -     $ -  
                 
    March 31, 2018     March 31, 2017  
Segment total assets:                
Product segment   $ 2,621,031     $ 2,892,214  
Contract services segment     202,264       132,598  
Corporate     29,975       85,816  
Total consolidated total assets   $ 2,849,270     $ 3,110,628  

 

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NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Stock Appreciation Rights

 

If the Company completes an IPO, the value of stock appreciation rights calculated based on the IPO formula may cause a material increase in the value of the liability (See Note 9).

 

Litigation

 

The Company may be, from time to time, subject to various administrative, regulatory, and other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Our policy is to accrue costs for contingent liabilities, including legal proceedings or unasserted claims that may result in legal proceedings, when a liability is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated.

 

NOTE 12 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Sales of Common Stock and Derivate Equity Securities

Grant of Registration Rights

 

On October 15, 2018, we sold 590,847 shares of Class A common stock for a purchase price of $0.50 per share in a private placement for aggregate proceeds of $295,423. Purchasers were PEN Comeback, LLC and Scott & Jeanne Rickert. Ronald Berman, one of our directors, and his son, Tom Berman have reported that they each have 50% control of PEN Comeback. Immediately prior to this sale, Tom Berman was elected as our President and as President of PEN Brands that operates as our Products segment. Tom Berman was also elected to our board.

 

On that day we also sold to PEN Comeback options to acquire up to an additional 550,847 shares at an option exercise price of $1.00 per share, exercisable at any time before June 30, 2019; and warrants to purchase up to 550,847 additional shares at a warrant exercise price of $1.50. The right to purchase warrant shares expires on the earlier of (1) 45 days after the day that our Class A common stock has been trading at or above 120% of the exercise price for a period of 90 days, or (2) four years from date of issue. We also sold additional “warrant options” to purchase warrants. For each share purchased under an option described above, the warrant options entitle PEN Comeback investor can purchase at a price of $0.03 per warrant a warrant to purchase an additional share at an exercise price of $2.00 per share. If purchased, these warrants will expire on the earlier of (1) 45 days after the day that Class A shares have been trading at or above 120% of the exercise price for a period of 90 days, or (2) four years from date of issue. Aggregate proceeds from the sales of the options, warrants and warrant options were $49,576.

 

On October 15, 2018, we also entered into an agreement that granted to PEN Comeback one demand registration right that is exercisable if certain warrants issued to that investor result in proceeds to us of $1 million or more. If the demand is exercised, the investor can register common shares purchased, including common shares purchased directly or upon exercise of the options or warrants issued to the investor.

 

On or about October 15, 2018 as part of the terms for the stock sale, the Rickerts and their family partnership exercised the right to convert Class B shares into Class A shares on a 1:1 basis resulting in the issuance of 1,436,052 shares of Class A common stock. The Rickerts also agreed to forgiveness of accrued salary owed to them and agreed to each receive a salary of $1,000 per month for 2018 and 2019.

 

On January 31, 2019, we sold an additional 325,581 shares of Class A common stock in a private placement to PEN Comeback at a per share price of $0.40 for aggregate proceeds of $130,232. At the same time the investor bought warrants to purchase up to 325,581 additional shares at a warrant exercise price of $1.50. The right to purchase warrant shares expires on the earlier of (1) 45 days after the day that PEN shares have been trading at or above 120% of the exercise price for a period of 90 days, or (2) four years from date of issue. Aggregate proceeds from the sales of the warrants were $9,767.

 

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On March 22, 2019, we sold 232,558 shares of Class A common stock in a private placement to PEN Comeback at a per share price of $0.40 for aggregate proceeds of $93,023. At the same time the investor bought warrants to purchase up to 325,581 additional shares at a warrant exercise price of $1.50. The right to purchase warrant shares expires on the earlier of (1) 45 days after the day that PEN shares have been trading at or above 120% of the exercise price for a period of 90 days, or (2) four years from date of issue. Aggregate proceeds from the sales of the warrants were $6,977.

 

On May10, 2019, we sold 523,266 shares of Class A common stock in a private placement to PEN Comeback at a per share price of $0.40 for aggregate proceeds of $209,302. At the same time the investor bought warrants to purchase up to 523,266 additional shares at a warrant exercise price of $1.50. The right to purchase warrant shares expires on the earlier of (1) 45 days after the day that PEN shares have been trading at or above 120% of the exercise price for a period of 90 days, or (2) four years from date of issue. Aggregate proceeds from the sales of the warrants were $15,698.

 

Stock for Services

 

On October 15, 2018, we issued an aggregate of 20,000 shares of Class A common stock to the Company’s directors as compensation to them for service on our board. These shares were valued on that date at $0.50 per share based on the price paid in the private placement for a total value of $10,000. On that date 1,774 shares of Class A common stock were issued to fully retire the last outstanding equity credits.

 

On December 5, 2018, we issued an aggregate of 30,000 shares of Class A common stock to our directors as compensation to them for service on our Board. These shares were valued on that date at $0.40 per share based on the quoted price of the stock for a total value of $12,000.

 

On April 3, 2019, we issued an aggregate of 18,180 shares of our Class A common stock to five of our directors as compensation to them for service on our Board. The shares were valued at $0.55 per share based on the quoted price of the stock for a total value of $10,000. On that date the Board also granted to our President an option to purchase up to 550,000 shares of our Class A common stock at a price of $0.55 per share. Under that option, the right to purchase 50,000 shares vested on the date of grant, the right to purchase up to 75,000 shares will vest on December 31, 2019, the right to purchase 100,000 shares will vest on June 30, 2020, and the right to purchase up to 125,000 shares will vest on December 31, 2020 and two tranches entitling him to purchase 100,000 shares will vest if he reaches the cap for cash payments under the bonus program in 2019 or 2020. All rights to purchase have a term of 5 years from date of vesting.

 

On April 24, 2019, we issued an aggregate of 19,998 shares of Class A common stock to our directors as compensation to them for service on our Board. These shares were valued on that date at $0.60 per share based on the quoted price of the stock for a total value of $12,000.

 

Settlement Agreement & Litigation

 

On May 20, 2018, PEN Brands reached a settlement with a former employee in exchange for a full release. We accrued $80,000 related to this settlement as of December 31, 2017. On July 27, 2018 PEN Brands and its then President were named as defendants in a suit for breach of this agreement in the Court of Common Pleas in Cleveland, Ohio. On December 13, 2018 the case was resolved with a full release for a one-time payment of $24,000 and the case was dismissed with prejudice.

 

Customer Concentration

 

Delays in shipping customer orders continued in subsequent periods and in May two major customers indicated they would stop buying our products. These customers represented 45% of our revenue in the period ending March 31, 2018 and 39% of our revenue for 2017. We continued to fill open orders for these customers.

 

Lease for Real Property

 

On December 10, 2018, we entered into a five-year lease agreement for 3,742 square feet of space for the design facility in Austin, beginning January 2019 and ending February 29, 2024. Monthly lease payments start at $3,472 per month, increasing 3% each year for a total of approximately $238,440 over the term of the lease.

 

Lender Pay-Off

 

On January 31, 2019, PEN Brands paid $172,101 to its secured lender, MBank. This payment, and the application of $85,000 in cash collateral held by MBank paid in full the outstanding principal balance, accrued interest and fees due to the lender. The parties also terminated the revolving credit line agreement and note originally executed in April 2014 that was renewed in August 2018.

 

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

 

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

OVERVIEW

 

PEN develops, commercializes and markets consumer and industrial products enabled by nanotechnology that solve everyday problems for customers in the optical, transportation, military, sports and safety industries. Our primary business is the formulation, marketing and sale of products enabled by nanotechnology including the ULTRA CLARITY brand eyeglass cleaner, CLARITY DEFOGIT brand defogging products and CLARITY ULTRASEAL nanocoating products for glass and ceramics. We also sell an environmentally friendly surface protector, fortifier, and cleaner. Our design center conducts development services for us and for government and private customers and develops and sells printable inks and pastes, thermal management materials, and graphene foils and windows.

 

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Our principal operating segments coincide with our different business activities and types of products sold. This is consistent with our internal reporting structure. Our two reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were (i) the Product Segment and (ii) the Contract services Segment. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company operated the same two segments.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following comparative analysis on results of operations was based primarily on the comparative consolidated financial statements, footnotes and related information for the periods identified below and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements that are included elsewhere in this report. The results discussed below are for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017.

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Three Months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017

 

Revenues:

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, revenues consisted of the following:

 

   

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
    2018     2017  
Sales:                
Product segment   $ 1,142,575     $ 1,996,489  
Contract services segment   $ 300,950       219,861  
Total segment and consolidated sales   $ 1,443,525     $ 2,216,350  

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, sales from the Product segment decreased by $853,914 or 43% as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017. Cash flow issues disrupted purchasing which delayed product shipments to customers during this period.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, sales from the Contract services segment increased by $81,089 or 37% as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 because of the final award of several new government contracts.

 

Cost of revenues

 

Cost of revenues includes inventory costs, materials and supplies costs, internal labor and related benefits, subcontractor costs, depreciation, overhead and shipping and handling costs incurred and costs related to government and private research contracts in our Contract services segment.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, cost of revenues decreased by $176,774 or 14% as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2018     2017  
Cost of revenues:                
Product segment   $ 804,687     $ 1,035,835  
Contract services segment     301,572       247,198  
Total segment and consolidated cost of revenues   $ 1,106,259     $ 1,283,033  

 

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Gross profit and gross margin

 

Gross profit and gross margin by segment is as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended March 31,  
Gross Profit   2018     %     2017     %  
Product Segment   $ 337,888       29.6     $ 960,654       48.1  
Contract services segment   $ (622 )     (0.2 )     (27,337 )     (12.4 )
Total gross profit   $ 337,266       23.4     $ 933,317       42.1  

 

* Gross margin % based on respective segments revenues.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, as compared to the comparable 2017 periods, the margin in the Product segment was significantly reduced and the margin the Contract research segment was substantially improved to nearly break even. The improvement in gross margin for the Contract research segment for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 was attributable to increased revenue and fixed costs that were unchanged. The reduction in the margin for the Product segment was due to the drop in revenues without corresponding reduction in expenses.

 

Operating expenses

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, operating expenses decreased by $185,742 or 21% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017. For the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, operating expenses consisted of the following:

 

    Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
    2018     2017  
Selling and marketing expenses   $ 41,696     $ 64,727  
Salaries, wages and related benefits     164,024       300,214  
Research and development     8,193       68,722  
Professional fees     172,438       214,254  
General and administrative expenses     143,309       215,986  
Total   $ 533,660     $ 863,903  

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, selling and marketing expenses decreased by $23,031 or 36% as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 due to lower commission payments.
   
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, salaries, wages and related benefits decreased by $136,190 or 45%, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017. These decreases were attributable to personnel reductions related to our ongoing efforts to reduce costs.
   
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, research and development costs decreased by $60,529 or 88%, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017, due to a focus on production rather than new products.
   
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, professional fees decreased by $41,816 or 20%, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017. The 2017 expenses included creative work on packaging and new trade show displays that were not recurring in 2018.
   
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, general and administrative expenses decreased by $68,677 or 32% as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Loss from operations

 

As a result of the factors described above, for the three months ended March 31, 2018, loss from operations amounted to $196,394 as compared to income from operations of $69,414 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, a decrease of $265,808 or 383%.

 

Other income (expense)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, other income was $175,876 as compared to other income of $24,998 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, an increase of $150,878 or 604%. There was a decrease in interest expense of $9,247 and an increase in other income of $141,631 from the reversal of prior year’s accrued legal consulting fees that are no longer collectable.

 

Net loss

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, net loss amounted to $(20,518) as compared to net income of $94,412 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. For the three-month period the difference was $114,930 or minus 121%

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2018 net (loss) amounted to $(0.01) per Class A common share (basic and diluted), and $(0.01) per Class B common share (basic and diluted), as compared to net income of $0.03 per common share (basic and diluted) for the comparable period in 2017.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Liquidity is the ability of an enterprise to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet its needs for cash requirements. We had working capital deficit of $1,320,406 and $158,879 of cash as of March 31, 2018 and working capital deficit of $1,345,095 and $138,296 of cash as of December 31, 2017.

 

The following table sets forth a summary of changes in our working capital from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018:

 

                December 31, 2017 to
March 31, 2018
 
    March 31, 2018     December 31, 2017     Change in
Working
Capital
    Percentage
Change
 
Working capital:                                
Total current assets   $ 2,435,649     $ 1,751,382     $ 684,267       39.06 %
Total current liabilities     3,778,644       3,096,477       (682,167 )     - 22.03 %
Working capital deficit:   $ (1,342,995 )   $ (1,345,095 )   $ 2,100       0.16 %

 

The increase in current assets was a combination of increased accounts receivable and increased inventory. The increase in current liabilities was largely due to an increase in accrued expenses and an increase in the borrowings from our lender.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $547,383 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to cash provided by operations of $151,188 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, a net change of $698,571 or negative 462%. Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2018 primarily reflected a net loss of ($20,518) adjusted for add-backs of $133,955 and changes in operating assets of ($660,820).

 

Net cash flow provided by investing activities was $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 the same as the three months ended March 31, 2017.

 

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Net cash used in financing activities of $557,963 reflecting borrowing greater than pay downs for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to $(34,914) in the same period in 2017. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we borrowed $1,157,600 on the bank line of credit while repaying only $606,571.

 

Future Liquidity and Capital Needs .

 

Our principal future uses of cash are for working capital requirements, including sales and marketing expenses and reduction of accrued liabilities. Application of funds among these uses will depend on numerous factors including our sales and other revenues and our ability to control costs.

 

Revolving Credit Note

 

In April 2014, our subsidiary, PEN Brands LLC entered into a $1,500,000 revolving credit line agreement (the “Revolving Note”) with Mackinac Commercial Credit, LLC (the “Lender”) with draws limited to a borrowing base as defined in the Revolving Note. The unpaid principal balance of this Revolving Note is payable on demand, is secured by all of PEN Brands LLC’s assets, and bears interest computed at a rate of interest (the “Effective Rate”) which is equal to 7.0% above the LIBOR Rate, as defined, payable monthly. PEN Brands LLC will pay to Lender a late charge of 5.0% of any monthly payment not received by Lender within 10 calendar days after its due date. The Company may, at any time or from time to time upon three business days’ written notice to Lender, prepay the Note in whole provided that if (i) Borrower prepays the Revolving Note in full and terminates the Revolving Note, or (ii) Lender terminates the Revolving Note after default, then Borrower will pay a termination premium equal to 2.0% of the maximum loan amount. On May 1, 2015, PEN Brands LLC and the Lender entered into an amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement extending the outside maturity date to April 4, 2016 and permitting advances against an expanded borrowing base. The borrowing base was increased by $450,000 through October 31, 2015, with this amount reducing by $7,500 monthly thereafter. In addition, PEN Inc., the parent company, guaranteed PEN Brands LLC’s obligations to the Lender. On April 4, 2016, the maturity date under the Loan & Security Agreement between PEN Brands LLC and the Lender was automatically extended for a one-year renewal term.

 

Without the Lender’s consent, so long as the obligation remains outstanding, in addition to other covenants as defined in the Revolving Note, PEN Brands LLC shall not a) merge or consolidate with any other company, except for the combination that closed in August 2014 and shall not suffer a change of control; b) make any capital expenditures, as defined, materially affecting the business; c) declare or pay cash dividends upon any of its stock, or distribute any of its property, make any loans, make investments, redeem, retire or acquire any of its stock, d) become liable for the indebtedness of anyone else, as defined, and e) incur indebtedness, other than trade payables.

 

On April 3, 2017, PEN Brands LLC and the Lender executed a second amendment to the Revolving Note that extended the maturity date to April 4, 2018, with a one-year renewal option. The second amendment also changed the interest rate to 3.0% above the Prime Rate, as reported in the Wall Street Journal. Under a subsequent amendment, the maturity date was changed to July 3, 2018.

 

On October 17, 2017, pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Note, the gross proceeds of $85,000 in connection with the Asset Purchase agreement were applied to decrease the borrowing base of the Revolving Note. In connection with the sale of fixed assets, the Company amended the Revolving Note to establish a cash collateral account to be no less than $85,000. Pursuant to this amendment, the Company entered into a loan agreement with two Company directors in the aggregate principal amount of $85,000 in order to fund the cash collateral provision pursuant to the amended loan agreement. The loan bears no interest and is due when cash flow permits, or if earlier, upon the payment or refinancing of the loan from the Lender to PEN Brands.

 

On March 30, 2018, PEN Brands and the lender entered the fourth amendment that permits the borrower to request up to three advances of not more than $200,000 each supported by certain qualifying purchase orders. Each purchase order advance to be repaid in not less than 30 days. No subsequent request can be made until any prior purchase order advance has been repaid. Two of the Company’s officers and directors have personally guaranteed repayment of purchase order advances. The fourth amendment also changes the maturity date for the loan to July 3, 2018. That date becomes the date for an automatic one-year renewal unless either the lender or the borrower gives notice of non-renewal. Other terms and conditions of the agreement remain the same.

 

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On August 8, 2018, PEN Brands and the lender entered into the fifth amendment with an effective date of July 3, 2018. The fifth amendment renewed the agreement through July 3, 2019 and provides for an automatic one-year renewal at that time unless it is terminated by either party 60 days in advance. The fifth amendment also limits the amounts that PEN Brands can advance to its parent, and provides that advances based on eligible inventory will reduce monthly by $7,500 per month starting November 1, 2018.

 

See Note 12 – Subsequent Events for details on the payment in full of the outstanding balance and the termination of the Revolving Note.

 

Equipment Financing

 

On February 10, 2015, PEN Brands entered a $373,000 promissory note (the “Equipment Note”) with KeyBank, N.A. (the “Bank”). The unpaid principal balance of this Equipment Note is payable in 60 equal monthly installments payments of principal and interest through September 10, 2020. The Equipment Note is secured by certain equipment, as defined in the Equipment Note, and bears interest computed at a rate of interest of 4.35% per annum based on a year of 360 days. At March 31, 2018, the principal amount due under the Equipment Note amounted to $167,356.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as shareholder’s equity or that are not reflected in our consolidated unaudited financial statements. Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development services with us.

 

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative disclosures about market risk

 

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

 

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based upon this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded as of the Evaluation Date that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the material information required to be included in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports was recorded, but we lacked the staff or cash to purchase outside resources to process, summarize, and report within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

 

Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Due to the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected.

 

Changes in Internal Control

 

There were no changes identified in connection with our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Not required of smaller reporting companies.

 

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

 

On October 15, 2018, we sold 590,847 shares of Class A common stock for a purchase price of $0.50 per share in a private placement for aggregate proceeds of $295,423. On that same day we issued an aggregate of 20,000 shares of Class A common stock to the Company’s directors as compensation to them for service on our board. These shares were valued on that date at $0.50 per share based on the price paid in the private placement for a total value of $10,000. On that date 1,774 shares of Class A common stock were issued to fully retire the last outstanding equity credits.

 

In the closing for the private placement on October 15, 2018 we also sold to one investor that purchased 550,847 shares of stock: options to acquire up to an additional 550,847 shares at an option exercise price of $1.00 per share, exercisable at any time before June 30, 2019; and warrants to purchase up to 550,847 additional shares at a warrant exercise price of $1.50. The right to purchase warrant shares expires on the earlier of (1) 45 days after the day that our Class A common stock has been trading at or above 120% of the exercise price for a period of 90 days, or (2) four years from date of issue. We also sold additional “warrant options” to purchase warrants. For each share purchased under the options described above, the investor can purchase at a price of $0.03 per warrant a warrant to purchase an additional share at an exercise price of $2.00 per share. These warrants will expire on the earlier of (1) 45 days after the day that Class A shares have been trading at or above 120% of the exercise price for a period of 90 days, or (2) four years from date of issue. Aggregate proceeds from the sales of the options, warrants and warrant options were $49,576.

 

Proceeds were used for working capital and other corporate expenditures.

 

On January 31, 2019, we sold 325,581 shares of Class A common stock in a private placement at a per share price of $0.40 for aggregate proceeds of $130,232. At the same time the investor bought warrants to purchase up to 325,581 additional shares at a warrant exercise price of $1.50. The right to purchase warrant shares expires on the earlier of (1) 45 days after the day that PEN shares have been trading at or above 120% of the exercise price for a period of 90 days, or (2) four years from date of issue. Aggregate proceeds from the sales of the warrants were $9,767.

 

Proceeds were used, along with other corporate funds, to pay in full the principal balance, accrued interest and fees due to our lender MBank.

 

On March 22, 2019, we sold 232,558 shares of Class A common stock in a private placement at a per share price of $0.40 for aggregate proceeds of $93,023. At the same time the investor bought warrants to purchase up to 232,558 additional shares at a warrant exercise price of $1.50. The right to purchase warrant shares expires on the earlier of (1) 45 days after the day that PEN shares have been trading at or above 120% of the exercise price for a period of 90 days, or (2) four years from date of issue. Aggregate proceeds from the sales of the warrants were $6,977.

 

On October 15, 2018, we issued an aggregate of 20,000 shares of Class A common stock to the Company’s directors as compensation to them for service on our board. These shares were valued on that date at $0.50 per share based on the price paid in the private placement for a total value of $10,000. On that date 1,774 shares of Class A common stock were issued to fully retire the last outstanding equity credits.

 

On December 5, 2018, we issued an aggregate of 30,000 shares of Class A common stock to our directors as compensation to them for service on our Board. These shares were valued on that date at $0.40 per share based on the quoted price of the stock for a total value of $12,000.

 

On April 3, 2019, we issued an aggregate of 18,180 shares of our Class A common stock to five of our directors as compensation to them for service on our Board. The shares were valued at $0.55 per share based on the quoted price of the stock for a total value of $10,000. On that date the Board also granted to our President an option to purchase up to 550,000 shares of our Class A common stock at a price of $0.55 per share. Under that option, the right to purchase 50,000 shares vested on the date of grant, the right to purchase up to 75,000 shares will vest on December 31, 2019, the right to purchase 100,000 shares will vest on June 30, 2020, and the right to purchase up to 125,000 shares will vest on December 31, 2020 and two tranches entitling him to purchase 100,000 shares will vest if he reaches the cap for cash payments under the bonus program in 2019 or 2020. All rights to purchase have a term of 5 years from date of vesting.

 

On April 24, 2019, we issued an aggregate of 19,998 shares of Class A common stock to our directors as compensation to them for service on our Board. These shares were valued on that date at $0.60 per share based on the quoted price of the stock for a total value of $12,000.  

 

The sales and issuances of stock and other securities were exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.   Description
 4.1*   Registration Rights Agreement, dated October 16, 2018, by and between PEN Inc., and PEN Comeback, LLC
4.2*   Form of Warrant issued to PEN Comeback, LLC
4.3*   Form of Option issued to PEN Comeback, LLC
4.4*   Form of Warrant Option issued to PEN Comeback, LLC
     
10.1*   Fifth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement and Loan Documents, dated as of August 8, 2018 by and between PEN Brands LLC and MBank.
     
31.1*   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Principal Executive Officer
     
31.2*   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certificate of Chief Financial Officer
     
32.1*   Section 1350 Certificate of Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
     
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
     
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
     
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
     
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels
     
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
     
*   Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

PEN Inc.

(Registrant)

   
Date: May 29, 2019 /s/ Tom J. Berman
 

Tom J. Berman,

  President
   
Date: May 29, 2019 /s/ Jaqueline M. Soptick
  Jacqueline M. Soptick
  Chief Accounting Officer

 

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Exhibit 4.1

 

Registration Rights Agreement

 

This is the Registration Rights Agreement by and between PEN Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) and PEN Comeback LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (“ Investor ”), dated October 16, 2018.

 

1. Registrations Rights. If the exercise by the Investor of either the First Round Warrants or the warrants issued under the Warrant Options provides proceeds to the Company of $1 million or more, then the Investor shall have the right to demand that the Company effect one registration under the Securities Act of all or a portion of the Shares purchased under its Subscription Agreement of even date with this Agreement and shares acquired pursuant to the Securities Offered (the “ Registrable Shares ”). The demand for registration shall be in writing and will specify the number of Registrable Shares to be registered and the intended method for disposition of the shares. The registration shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of the Registration Procedures set forth in Annex A. The terms “First Round Warrants,” “Warrant Options,” and “Securities Offered” have the meaning given those terms in the Subscription Agreement between Investor and the Company of even date with this Agreement.

 

2. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE INVESTOR IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING UNDER, OR ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY, THIS AGREEMENT.

 

3. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to its principles of conflicts of laws.

 

4. Counterparts; Electronic Execution. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to be an original and all of which together shall be deemed to be one and the same agreement. Facsimile, “PDF” or other electronic transmission, execution or delivery of this Agreement or a counterpart thereof is legal, valid and binding.

 

5. Notices. All notices and other communications under this Agreement will be (i) in writing, (ii) sent to to the address as most recently specified by notice to the other party, (iii) will be duly given upon receipt if delivered personally or on the 2d business day after deposit with a national overnight delivery service, postage pre-paid with next day delivery guaranteed, (iv) confirmed by an e-mail to each person to whom the communication was addressed with a copy of the communication sent.

 

6. Entire Agreement, Waiver, Amendment. This Agreement is the entire agreement between Investor and the Company with respect to registration of securities of the Company. This Agreement may not be modified, changed, discharged or terminated except by an instrument in writing, signed by the party against whom any waiver, change, discharge or termination is sought.

 

7. Binding Effect. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and accrue to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.

 

8. Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Agreement or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

  Name: PEN Comeback, LLC
  By:

PEN Comeback Manager, LLC, its Manager

   
  By /s/ Tom J Berman
  Name: Tom J. Berman, Manager

 

 

PEN Inc.

     
  By

/s/ Scott E Rickert

    Scott E. Rickert, Chairman & CEO

 

 
     

 

Annex A to Exhibit 4.1

 

Registration Procedures

 

A1. Company Obligations. PEN Comeback, LLC (the “ LLC ”) may demand one registration under Section 16 of its Subscription Agreement and upon receipt of the written request from the LLC the Company will, as expeditiously as possible:

 

  a. prepare and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement with respect to the Registrable Shares identified in the demand on any form selected by counsel for the Company that is available for the sale of the Registrable Shares by the intended method of distribution and use commercially reasonable efforts including the preparation and filing of amendments and supplements to the registration statement and the prospectus used in connection therewith to cause the registration statement to become effective and remain effective for a period of not less than 90 days (or for a shorter period as required for the actual sale of the shares registered).
     
  b. if requested, furnish to the LLC and underwriter, if any, within a reasonable period of time prior to filing any registration statement or prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto, the Company will furnish to one counsel selected by LLC copies of all the documents proposed to be filed, which documents will be subject to review of such counsel and the Company shall use all reasonable efforts to comply with any request to modify the information pertaining to the LLC except that the Company shall have no obligation to modify any information if so doing would cause the prospectus to contain an untrue statement of fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein (in light of the circumstances under which they were made) not misleading.;
     
  c. furnish to the LLC that number of copies of the registration statement, each amendment and supplement thereto, the prospectus included in the registration statement (including each preliminary prospectus), and the other documents as the LLC may reasonably request to cause the disposition of the Registrable Shares;
     
  d. use commercially reasonable efforts to register or qualify the Registrable Shares under the other securities or blue sky laws of the jurisdictions as the LLC reasonably requests and do any and all other acts and things which may be reasonably necessary or advisable to consummate the disposition in those jurisdictions of the Registrable Shares owned by the LLC (except that the Company will not be required to (i) qualify generally to do business in any jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required to qualify but for this subsection, (ii) subject itself to taxation in any jurisdiction, or (iii) consent to general service of process in any jurisdiction);
     
  e. notify the LLC, at any time when a prospectus relating to any Registrable Shares is required to be delivered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “ Securities Act ”), upon discovery that, or upon the discovery of the happening of any event as a result of which, the prospectus included in the registration statement contains an untrue statement of a material fact or omits any fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, and, at the request of the LLC , the Company will prepare and furnish to the LLC a reasonable number of copies of a supplement or amendment to the prospectus so that, as thereafter delivered to the purchasers of the Registrable Shares, the prospectus will not contain an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading in the light of the circumstances under which they were made; provided, however, that at any time, upon written notice to the LLC and until the LLC receives copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus, this period not to exceed 60 days (the “ Suspension Period ”), the Company may suspend the use or effectiveness of any registration statement (and the LLC agrees not to offer or sell any Registrable Shares pursuant to the registration statement during the Suspension Period) if the Company reasonably believes that there is or may be in existence material nonpublic information or events involving the Company, the failure of which to be disclosed in the prospectus included in the registration statement could constitute a material misstatement or omission. If the Company exercises its right to delay or suspend the use or effectiveness of a registration hereunder, the time during which the registration statement is to remain effective shall be extended by a period equal to the duration of the Suspension Period. The Company may extend the Suspension Period for an additional consecutive 60 days with the consent of the LLC, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. If so directed by the Company, the LLC shall (i) not offer to sell any Registrable Shares pursuant to the registration statement during the period in which the delay or suspension is in effect after receiving notice of the delay or suspension and (ii) use commercially reasonable efforts to deliver to the Company (at the Company’s expense) all copies, other than permanent file copies then in the LLC’ possession, of the prospectus relating to the Registrable Shares current at the time of receipt of the notice;

 

   
 

 

  f. use commercially reasonable efforts to cause all the Registrable Shares to be listed on each securities exchange on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed and, if not so listed, to be listed on a securities exchange and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, to arrange for at least two market makers to register as such with respect to the Registrable Shares with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“ FINRA ”);
     
  g. enter into customary agreements (including underwriting agreements in customary form) and take all other actions as the LLC or the underwriters, if any, reasonably request to expedite or facilitate the disposition of the Registrable Shares except that the board of the Company shall select, any underwriter for any underwritten offering subject to the approval of the LLC which will not be unreasonably withheld;
     
  h. make available for inspection by the a representative of the LLC (the “ LLC’s Representative ”), any underwriter participating in any disposition pursuant to the registration statement, and one counsel retained by the LLC’s Representative or any underwriter, all financial and other records, pertinent corporate and business documents and properties of the Company as shall be necessary to enable them to exercise their due diligence responsibility, and cause the Company’s officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, and independent accountants to supply all the information reasonably requested by the LLC or any underwriter, attorney, accountant, or agent in connection with the registration statement;
     
  i. otherwise use its commercially reasonable efforts to comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and make available to its security holders, as soon as reasonably practicable, an earnings statement covering the period of at least 12 months, beginning with the first day of the Company’s first full calendar quarter after the effective date of the registration statement, which earnings statement shall satisfy the provisions of Section 11(a) of the Securities Act and Rule 158 thereunder;
     
  j. use commercially reasonable efforts to cause the Registrable Shares covered by the registration statement to be registered with or approved by other governmental agencies or authorities as may be necessary to enable the sellers thereof to consummate the disposition of the Registrable Shares;
     
  k. use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain an opinion from the Company’s outside counsel in customary form and covering matters of the type customarily covered by such opinions, which opinion shall be addressed to the underwriters and the LLC;
     
  l. cooperate with the LLC and each underwriter or agent participating in the disposition of the Registrable Shares and their respective counsel in connection with any filings required to be made with the FINRA; and

 

A2. Obligations of the LLC. The LLC agrees to: (i) promptly furnish in writing to the Company information regarding the distribution of the Registrable Shares as the Company may from time to time reasonably request, (ii) provide other information as may be legally required in connection with the registration, and (iii) take such other actions as reasonably necessary under the circumstances. The LLC will, upon receiving notice under section A1e to forthwith discontinue disposition of Registrable Shares until it receives copies of the supplemented or amended prospectus.

 

A3. Registration Expenses. All expenses incident to the filing of the registration statement and to the Company’s performance of or compliance with this Agreement (all these expenses being herein called “ Registration Expenses ”) shall be borne or paid by the Company, including, without limitation, all registration and filing fees, fees and expenses of compliance with securities or blue sky laws, printing expenses, messenger and delivery expenses, fees and disbursements of custodians, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, and all independent certified public accountants, and other persons retained by the Company except for the underwriters (except to the extent that any registered shares are being sold for the account of the Company), including, without limitation, the Company’s internal expenses (e.g., salaries and expenses of its officers and employees performing legal or accounting duties), the expense of any annual audit or quarterly review, the expense of any liability insurance, and the expenses and fees for listing the securities to be registered on each securities exchange on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed or, if none are so listed, on a securities exchange. The Company shall not be responsible for any discounts, commissions, transfer taxes or other fees or expenses incurred by the LLC or underwriters in connection with the sale of the Registrable Shares.

 

   
 

 

A4. Holdback Agreements.

 

  a) The LLC agrees, and agrees to require its members, not to effect any public sale or distribution (including sales pursuant to Rule 144) of equity securities of the Company, or any securities, options, or rights convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for such securities, during the Applicable Period (except as part of the underwritten registration), unless any underwriters managing a registered, underwritten public offering otherwise agree. If requested by the Company, the LLC agrees to execute customary lock-up agreements with the managing underwriter(s) of an underwritten offering with a duration not to exceed the Applicable Period in the form as reasonably agreed to by the LLC. The “ Applicable Period ” shall begin seven days before and continue for 180 days following the effective date of the registration statement for the initial public offering of the Company’s equity securities and shall begin seven days before and continue for 90 days following the effective date of the registration statement for any other underwritten public offering of the Company’s equity securities.
     
  b) The Company agrees not to effect any public sale or distribution of its equity securities, or any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for such securities, during the Applicable Period (except as part of the underwritten registration or pursuant to registrations on Form S-4 or S-8 or any successor form), unless any underwriters managing the registered, underwritten public offering otherwise agree.

 

A5. Indemnification.

 

  a) The Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, to the full extent permitted by law, the LLC and its officers, directors, and members and each person who controls the LLC (within the meaning of the Securities Act) against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, joint or several, together with reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), to which the indemnified party may become subject under the Securities Act or otherwise, insofar as the losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions or proceedings, whether commenced or threatened, in respect thereof) arise out of, are based upon, are caused by, or result from (i) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained (A) in any registration statement, prospectus, or preliminary prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto covered by these Registration Procedures, or (B) in any application or other document or communication (in this Section 6 collectively called an “ application ”) executed by or on behalf of the Company or based upon written information furnished by or on behalf of the Company filed in any jurisdiction in order to qualify any securities covered by the registration statement under the “blue sky” or securities laws thereof, or (ii) any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, and the Company will reimburse the LLC and each director, officer, member, and controlling person for any legal or any other expenses incurred by them in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, liability, action, or proceeding; provided, however, that the Company shall not be liable in any case to the extent that any loss, claim, damage, liability (or action or proceeding in respect thereof), or expense arises out of, is based upon, is caused by, or results from an untrue statement or alleged untrue statement, or omission or alleged omission, made in the registration statement, any prospectus or preliminary prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto, or in any application, in reliance upon, and in conformity with, written information prepared and furnished to the Company by the LLC or other indemnified party expressly for use therein or by the LLC’s failure to deliver a copy of the registration statement or prospectus or any amendments or supplements thereto after the Company has furnished the LLC with a sufficient number of copies of the same.
     
  b) In connection with any registration statement in which the LLC are participating, the LLC will furnish to the Company in writing the information and affidavits as the Company reasonably requests for use in connection with any the registration statement or prospectus and, to the full extent permitted by law, will indemnify and hold harmless the Company, and its directors, officers, members, agents, and employees and each other person who controls the Company (within the meaning of the Securities Act) against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities, joint or several, together with reasonable costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), to which the indemnified party may become subject under the Securities Act or otherwise, insofar as the losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions or proceedings, whether commenced or threatened) arise out of, are based upon, are caused by, or result from (i) any untrue or alleged untrue statement of material fact contained in the registration statement, prospectus or preliminary prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto or in any application, or (ii) any omission or alleged omission of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, but only to the extent that the untrue statement or omission is made in the registration statement, any prospectus or preliminary prospectus or any amendment or supplement thereto, or in any application, in reliance upon and in conformity with written information prepared and furnished to the Company by the LLC expressly for use therein.

 

   
 

 

  c) Any person entitled to indemnification hereunder will (i) give prompt written notice to the indemnifying party of any claim with respect to which it seeks indemnification (provided that the failure to give prompt notice shall not impair any person’s right to indemnification hereunder to the extent the failure has not prejudiced the indemnifying party), and (ii) unless in the indemnified party’s reasonable judgment a conflict of interest between the indemnified and indemnifying parties may exist with respect to the claim, permit the indemnifying party to assume the defense of the claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the indemnified party. If the defense is assumed, the indemnifying party will not be subject to any liability for any settlement made by the indemnified party without its consent (but consent will not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed). An indemnifying party who is not entitled to, or elects not to, assume the defense of a claim will not be obligated to pay the fees and expenses of more than one counsel for all parties indemnified by the indemnifying party with respect to the claim, unless in the reasonable judgment of any indemnified party a conflict of interest may exist between the indemnified party and any other of the indemnified parties with respect to the claim.
     
  d) The indemnifying party shall not, except with the approval of each indemnified party, consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to each indemnified party of a release from all liability in respect to the claim or litigation without any payment or consideration provided by the indemnified party.
     
  e) If the indemnification provided for in this Section A5 is unavailable to, or is insufficient to hold harmless, an indemnified party under the provisions above in respect to any losses, claims, damages, or liabilities referred to therein, then each indemnifying party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by the indemnified party as a result of the losses, claims, damages, or liabilities in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Company on the one hand and of the LLC on the other hand in connection with the registration statement in connection with the statement or omissions which resulted in the losses, claims, damages, or liabilities, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the Company on the one hand and of the LLC on the other hand shall be determined by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by or relating to the Company or whether it relates to information supplied by or relating to the LLC and the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information, and opportunity to correct or prevent the statement or omission.
     
  f) The Company and the LLC agree that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section A5 were determined by pro rata allocation or by any other method of allocation which does not take account of the equitable considerations referred to in the immediately preceding paragraph. The amount paid or payable by an indemnified party shall include, subject to the limitations set forth above, any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by the indemnified party in connection with investigating or defending any action or claim. No person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to contribution from any person who was not guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation.
     
  g) The indemnification and contribution provided for under this Section A5 is in addition to any other rights to indemnification or contribution which any indemnified party may have pursuant to law or contract and will remain in full force and effect regardless of any investigation made or omitted by or on behalf of the indemnified party or any officer, director, employee or controlling person of the indemnified party and will survive the transfer of securities.

 

   
 

 

 

Exhibit 4.2

 

THIS WARRANT AND THE SHARES PURCHASABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR QUALIFIED UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION OR AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

 

Dated: [date of issue]

 

WARRANT TO PURCHASE

SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK OF

PEN INC.

 

This certifies that PEN Comeback, LLC (the “ Holder ”), for value received, is entitled to purchase, at the Stock Purchase Price (as defined below), from PEN Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), up to ________ fully paid and nonassessable shares (the “ Warrant Shares ”) of Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the “ Class A Stock ”) (subject to adjustment under Section 4).

 

This Warrant will be exercisable from time to time, in whole or in part, from and after the date hereof (the “ Initial Exercise Date ”) up to and including 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on the earlier of (1) the 45 th day after the day when PEN Class A Stock has been trading at a price at least equal to 120% of the Stock Purchase Price for a period of 90 days or more, and (2) the fourth anniversary of the Initial Exercise Date (the “ Expiration Time ”), upon delivery to the Company of (i) the Form of Exercise Notice attached as Appendix A duly completed and executed, (ii) payment of the aggregate Stock Purchase Price for the number of shares for which this Warrant is being exercised. The “ Stock Purchase Price ” equals $1.50 per share of the Warrant Shares (subject to adjustment under Section 4).

 

1. Exercise; Delivery; Acknowledgement .

 

(a) Exercise . This Warrant is exercisable at the option of the Holder, at any time or from time to time from or after the Initial Exercise Date up to the Expiration Time for all or any part of the Warrant Shares. The Holder will be treated as the record owner of Warrant Shares as of the close of business on the date on which (i) the completed, executed form of Exercise Notice is delivered, and (ii) payment is made for the shares.

 

(b) Delivery . Upon exercise of this Warrant, the Company will, (x) within three Business Days after exercise, issue and deliver a statement for the Warrant Shares that were purchased, at the Company’s expense, to the Holder or, (y) if available, and upon request and at the expense of the Holder, within three Business Days after the rights represented by this Warrant have been so exercised, deliver the Warrant Shares by book entry, confirmed by the Company’s transfer agent.

 

Business Day ” means any day, other than a Saturday, Sunday and any day that is a legal holiday under the Laws of the State of Ohio or Florida, or is a day on which banking institutions located in the State of Ohio or Florida are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

 

(c) Acknowledgement . In the case of a purchase of less than all the Warrant Shares, the Company will execute and deliver to the Holder, within ten days after the rights represented by this Warrant have been exercised, an Acknowledgement in the form of Appendix B indicating the number of Warrant Shares which remain subject to this Warrant, if any.

 

2. Payment for Shares . The aggregate purchase price for Warrant Shares being purchased hereunder may be paid by (i) cash or wire transfer of immediately available funds to a bank account specified by the Company, or (ii) certified or bank cashier’s check.

 

3. Shares to be Fully Paid . All Warrant Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Warrant will, upon issuance, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. The Company will take all action as may be reasonably necessary to assure that the shares of Class A Stock may be issued as provided herein without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of any securities exchange or automated quotation system, if applicable, upon which the Class A Stock may be listed.

 

   
 

 

4. Adjustment of Stock Purchase Price and Number of Shares . The Stock Purchase Price and the number of shares purchasable upon the exercise of this Warrant shall be subject to adjustment as described in this Section 4. Upon each adjustment of the Stock Purchase Price, the Holder shall thereafter be entitled to purchase, at the Stock Purchase Price resulting from the adjustment, the number of shares obtained by multiplying the Stock Purchase Price in effect immediately prior to the adjustment by the number of shares purchasable pursuant hereto immediately prior to the adjustment, and dividing the product by the Stock Purchase Price resulting from the adjustment.

 

(a) Subdivisions, Combinations and Dividends . If the Company (x) pays a dividend or makes a distribution, in shares of Class A Stock, on any all or substantially all shares of Class A Stock, (y) splits or subdivides its outstanding Class A Stock into a greater number of shares, or (z) combines its outstanding Class A Stock into a smaller number of shares, then in each case the Stock Purchase Price in effect immediately prior thereto shall be adjusted so that the Holder shall be entitled to receive the number of shares of Class A Stock that the Holder would have owned or would have been entitled to receive after the occurrence of any of the events described above had this Warrant been exercised immediately prior to the event. An adjustment made under this Section 4(a) shall become effective immediately after the close of business on the dividend or distribution date in the case of a dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the close of business on the effective date in the case of a subdivision, split or combination, as the case may be. If as a result of an adjustment under this Section 4(a), the Holder is entitled to receive any shares of the Company other than shares of Class A Stock, thereafter the number of other shares receivable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be subject to adjustment on terms as nearly equivalent as practicable to the provisions of this Section 4 with respect to the Class A Stock.

 

(b) Reclassification . If any reclassification of the capital stock of the Company, by merger, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise, is effected so that holders of Class A Stock are entitled to receive stock, securities, or other assets or property, then, as a condition of the reclassification, lawful and adequate provisions shall be made whereby the Holder shall thereafter have the right to purchase and receive (in lieu of the shares of Class A Stock purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant immediately prior to the reclassification) the shares of stock, securities or other assets or property as may be issued or payable with respect to or in exchange for a number of outstanding shares of Class A Stock equal to the number of shares of Class A Stock purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant immediately prior to the reclassification. If the Company is acquired in an all cash transaction, the Holder shall have the right to receive cash equal to the value of the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant immediately prior to the closing of the transaction reduced by the aggregate Stock Purchase Price. In any reclassification described above, appropriate provision shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of the Holder so that the provisions hereof (including, without limitation, provisions for adjustments of the Stock Purchase Price and of the number of shares purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of this Warrant) shall continue to apply in relation to any shares of stock, or other securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the exercise hereof.

 

(c) Pro Rata Distributions . If the Company, at any time while this Warrant is outstanding, distributes to all holders of Class A Stock for no consideration (w) evidences of its indebtedness, (x) any security (other than a distribution of Class A Stock covered by the preceding paragraphs), (y) rights or warrants to subscribe for or purchase any security, or (z) any other asset, including cash (in each case, “ Distributed Property ”), then, upon any exercise of this Warrant that occurs after the record date for determination of stockholders entitled to receive the distribution, the Holder shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the Warrant Shares, the Distributed Property that the Holder would have been entitled to receive if the Holder been the record holder of the Warrant Shares immediately prior to the record date.

 

(d) Notice of Adjustment . Upon any adjustment of the Stock Purchase Price or any increase or decrease in the number of shares purchasable upon the exercise of this Warrant, the Company shall give notice to the Holder. The notice shall state the Stock Purchase Price resulting from such adjustment and the increase or decrease, if any, in the number of shares purchasable upon the exercise of this Warrant, setting forth in reasonable detail the method of calculation and the facts upon which the calculation is based.

 

(e) Other Notices . If at any time: (1) the Company declares any cash dividend upon its shares of Class A Stock; (2) there is any capital reorganization or reclassification of the capital stock of the Company; (3) the Company is acquired in an all cash transaction; or (4) there is a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding-up of the Company, then the Company notice to the Holder (a) at least ten days prior to the date on which the books of the Company will close, or the record date for the dividend, cash payment or for determining rights to vote in respect of any the reorganization or reclassification, and (b) if a reorganization or reclassification, at least ten days prior to the date when the same shall take place.

 

   
 

 

5. No Voting or Dividend Rights . Nothing contained in this Warrant shall be construed as conferring upon the Holder the right to vote or to consent to receive notice as a stockholder of the Company or any other matters or any rights whatsoever as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise of this Warrant. No dividends or interest shall be payable or accrued in respect of this Warrant or the interest represented hereby or the shares purchasable hereunder until, and only to the extent that, this Warrant is exercised.

 

6. Transfer . Subject to compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws, this Warrant and all rights hereunder may only be transferred with the consent of the Company.

 

7. Transfer Taxes . The issuance of any shares or other securities upon the exercise of this Warrant, and the delivery of certificates or other instruments representing the shares or other securities, shall be made without charge to the Holder for any transfer taxes. The Company shall not, however, be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance and delivery of any certificate in a name other than that of the Holder and the Company shall not be required to issue or deliver any certificate unless and until the person or persons requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to the Company the amount of the tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of the Company that the tax has been paid.

 

8. Lost or Mutilated Warrants . Upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction, or mutilation of this Warrant and, in the case of any loss, theft or destruction, upon receipt of an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company, or in the case of any mutilation upon surrender and cancellation of the Warrant, the Company, at its expense, will make and deliver a new Warrant, of like tenor, in lieu of the lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Warrant.

 

9. Modification and Waiver . Any term of this Warrant may be amended by a writing signed by the Company and the Holder. The observance of any term of this Warrant may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) only by a writing signed by the party against whom the waiver is to be enforced.

 

10. Successors and Assigns . Subject to applicable securities laws, this Warrant and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of the Holder.

 

12. Severability . Wherever possible, each provision of this Warrant shall be interpreted to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Warrant shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, the provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of the provisions or the remaining provisions of this Warrant.

 

13. Notices . All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given and shall be delivered personally or via a messenger service (notice given upon receipt), or mailed with confirming e-mail (notice deemed given upon earlier of e-mail receipt or receipt of hard copy) to the party’s corporate address or other address on record with the other parties.

 

14. Governing Law . This Warrant is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Warrant to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

  PEN Inc.
   
  By:
    Scott E. Rickert, Chairman & CEO

 

   
 

 

 

Exhibit 4.3

 

THIS OPTION AND THE SHARES PURCHASABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR QUALIFIED UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION OR AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

 

Dated: [issue date]

 

OPTION TO PURCHASE

SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK OF

PEN INC.

 

This certifies that PEN Comeback, LLC (the “ Holder ”), for value received, is entitled to purchase, at the Stock Purchase Price (as defined below), from PEN Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), up to ______ fully paid and nonassessable shares (the “ Option Shares ”) of Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share (the “ Class A Stock ”) (subject to adjustment under Section 4).

 

This Option will be exercisable from time to time, in whole or in part, from and after the date hereof (the “ Initial Exercise Date ”) up to and including 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on June 30, 2019 (the “ Expiration Time ”), upon delivery to the Company of (i) the Form of Exercise Notice attached as Appendix A duly completed and executed, (ii) payment of the aggregate Stock Purchase Price for the number of shares for which this Option is being exercised. The “ Stock Purchase Price ” equals $1.00 per share of the Option Shares (subject to adjustment under Section 4).

 

1. Exercise; Delivery; Acknowledgement .

 

(a) Exercise . This Option is exercisable at the option of the Holder, at any time or from time to time from or after the Initial Exercise Date up to the Expiration Time for all or any part of the Option Shares. The Holder will be treated as the record owner of Option Shares as of the close of business on the date on which (i) the completed, executed form of Exercise Notice is delivered, and (ii) payment is made for the shares.

 

(b) Delivery . Upon exercise of this Option, the Company will, (x) within three Business Days after exercise, issue and deliver a statement for the Option Shares that were purchased, at the Company’s expense, to the Holder or, (y) if available, and upon request and at the expense of the Holder, within three Business Days after the rights represented by this Option have been so exercised, deliver the Option Shares by book entry, confirmed by the Company’s transfer agent.

 

Business Day ” means any day, other than a Saturday, Sunday and any day that is a legal holiday under the Laws of the State of Ohio or Florida, or is a day on which banking institutions located in the State of Ohio or Florida are authorized or required by law or other governmental action to close.

 

(c) Acknowledgement . In the case of a purchase of less than all the Option Shares, the Company will execute and deliver to the Holder, within ten days after the rights represented by this Option have been exercised, an Acknowledgement in the form of Appendix B indicating the number of Option Shares which remain subject to this Option, if any.

 

2. Payment for Shares . The aggregate purchase price for Option Shares being purchased hereunder may be paid by (i) cash or wire transfer of immediately available funds to a bank account specified by the Company, or (ii) certified or bank cashier’s check.

 

3. Shares to be Fully Paid; Reservation of Shares . All Option Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the rights represented by this Option will, upon issuance, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. The Company will take all action as may be reasonably necessary to assure that the shares of Class A Stock may be issued as provided herein without violation of any applicable law or regulation, or of any requirements of any securities exchange or automated quotation system, if applicable, upon which the Class A Stock may be listed.

 

   
 

 

4. Adjustment of Stock Purchase Price and Number of Shares . The Stock Purchase Price and the number of shares purchasable upon the exercise of this Option shall be subject to adjustment as described in this Section 4. Upon each adjustment of the Stock Purchase Price, the Holder shall thereafter be entitled to purchase, at the Stock Purchase Price resulting from the adjustment, the number of shares obtained by multiplying the Stock Purchase Price in effect immediately prior to the adjustment by the number of shares purchasable pursuant hereto immediately prior to the adjustment, and dividing the product by the Stock Purchase Price resulting from the adjustment.

 

(a) Subdivisions, Combinations and Dividends . If the Company (x) pays a dividend or makes a distribution, in shares of Class A Stock, on any all or substantially all shares of Class A Stock, (y) splits or subdivides its outstanding Class A Stock into a greater number of shares, or (z) combines its outstanding Class A Stock into a smaller number of shares, then in each case the Stock Purchase Price in effect immediately prior thereto shall be adjusted so that the Holder shall be entitled to receive the number of shares of Class A Stock that the Holder would have owned or would have been entitled to receive after the occurrence of any of the events described above had this Option been exercised immediately prior to the event. An adjustment made under this Section 4(a) shall become effective immediately after the close of business on the dividend or distribution date in the case of a dividend or distribution and shall become effective immediately after the close of business on the effective date in the case of a subdivision, split or combination, as the case may be. If as a result of an adjustment under this Section 4(a), the Holder is entitled to receive any shares of the Company other than shares of Class A Stock, thereafter the number of other shares receivable upon exercise of this Option shall be subject to adjustment on terms as nearly equivalent as practicable to the provisions of this Section 4 with respect to the Class A Stock.

 

(b) Reclassification . If any reclassification of the capital stock of the Company, by merger, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise, is effected so that holders of Class A Stock are entitled to receive stock, securities, or other assets or property, then, as a condition of the reclassification, lawful and adequate provisions shall be made whereby the Holder shall thereafter have the right to purchase and receive (in lieu of the shares of Class A Stock purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of this Option immediately prior to the reclassification) the shares of stock, securities or other assets or property as may be issued or payable with respect to or in exchange for a number of outstanding shares of Class A Stock equal to the number of shares of Class A Stock purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of this Option immediately prior to the reclassification. If the Company is acquired in an all cash transaction, the Holder shall have the right to receive cash equal to the value of the Option Shares issuable upon exercise of this Option immediately prior to the closing of the transaction reduced by the aggregate Stock Purchase Price. In any reclassification described above, appropriate provision shall be made with respect to the rights and interests of the Holder so that the provisions hereof (including, without limitation, provisions for adjustments of the Stock Purchase Price and of the number of shares purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of this Option) shall continue to apply in relation to any shares of stock, or other securities or assets thereafter deliverable upon the exercise hereof.

 

(c) Pro Rata Distributions . If the Company, at any time while this Option is outstanding, distributes to all holders of Class A Stock for no consideration (w) evidences of its indebtedness, (x) any security (other than a distribution of Class A Stock covered by the preceding paragraphs), (y) rights or options to subscribe for or purchase any security, or (z) any other asset, including cash (in each case, “ Distributed Property ”), then, upon any exercise of this Option that occurs after the record date for determination of stockholders entitled to receive the distribution, the Holder shall be entitled to receive, in addition to the Option Shares, the Distributed Property that the Holder would have been entitled to receive if the Holder been the record holder of the Option Shares immediately prior to the record date.

 

(d) Notice of Adjustment . Upon any adjustment of the Stock Purchase Price or any increase or decrease in the number of shares purchasable upon the exercise of this Option, the Company shall give notice to the Holder. The notice shall state the Stock Purchase Price resulting from such adjustment and the increase or decrease, if any, in the number of shares purchasable upon the exercise of this Option, setting forth in reasonable detail the method of calculation and the facts upon which the calculation is based.

 

(e) Other Notices . If at any time: (1) the Company declares any cash dividend upon its shares of Class A Stock; (2) there is any capital reorganization or reclassification of the capital stock of the Company; (3) the Company is acquired in an all cash transaction; or (4) there is a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding-up of the Company, then the Company notice to the Holder (a) at least ten days prior to the date on which the books of the Company will close, or the record date for the dividend, cash payment or for determining rights to vote in respect of any the reorganization or reclassification, and (b) if a reorganization or reclassification, at least ten days prior to the date when the same shall take place.

 

   
 

 

5. No Voting or Dividend Rights . Nothing contained in this Option shall be construed as conferring upon the Holder the right to vote or to consent to receive notice as a stockholder of the Company or any other matters or any rights whatsoever as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise of this Option. No dividends or interest shall be payable or accrued in respect of this Option or the interest represented hereby or the shares purchasable hereunder until, and only to the extent that, this Option is exercised.

 

6. Transfer . Subject to compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws, this Option and all rights hereunder may be transferred, in whole or in part, without charge to the Holder with the consent of the Company which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

 

7. Transfer Taxes . The issuance of any shares or other securities upon the exercise of this Option, and the delivery of certificates or other instruments representing the shares or other securities, shall be made without charge to the Holder for any transfer taxes. The Company shall not, however, be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance and delivery of any certificate in a name other than that of the Holder and the Company shall not be required to issue or deliver any certificate unless and until the person or persons requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to the Company the amount of the tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of the Company that the tax has been paid.

 

8. Lost or Mutilated Options . Upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction, or mutilation of this Option and, in the case of any loss, theft or destruction, upon receipt of an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company, or in the case of any mutilation upon surrender and cancellation of the Option, the Company, at its expense, will make and deliver a new Option, of like tenor, in lieu of the lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Option.

 

9. Modification and Waiver . Any term of this Option may be amended by a writing signed by the Company and the Holder. The observance of any term of this Option may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) only by a writing signed by the party against whom the waiver is to be enforced.

 

10. Successors and Assigns . Subject to applicable securities laws, this Option and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of the Holder.

 

12. Severability . Wherever possible, each provision of this Option shall be interpreted to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Option shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, the provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of the provisions or the remaining provisions of this Option.

 

13. Notices . All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given and shall be delivered personally or via a messenger service (notice given upon receipt), or mailed with confirming e-mail (notice deemed given upon earlier of e-mail receipt or receipt of hard copy) to the party’s corporate address or other address on record with the other parties.

 

14. Governing Law . This Option is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Option to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

PEN Inc.  
     
By:  
  Scott E. Rickert, Chairman & CEO  

 

   
 

 

 

Exhibit 4.4

 

THIS OPTION AND THE SHARES PURCHASABLE HEREUNDER HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR QUALIFIED UNDER ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED IN THE ABSENCE OF SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION OR AN EXEMPTION THEREFROM UNDER SAID ACT AND ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS.

 

Dated: [date of issue]

OPTION FOR A WARRANT

PERMITTING SUBSEQUENT PURCHASE OF SHARES OF

PEN INC.

 

This certifies that PEN Comeback, LLC (the “ Holder ”), for value received, is entitled to purchase, at a price of $0.03 per warrant, from PEN Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), up to ________ warrants that entitled the holder to purchase at a price of $2.00 per share an equal number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share in the form attached as Appendix C (the “ Warrants ”).

 

This Option will be exercisable from time to time, in whole or in part, from and after the date hereof up to and including 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on June 30, 2019 (the “ Expiration Time ”) but only as and when the holder exercises the Option to purchase shares of Class A common stock for a per share purchase price of $1.00 per share (the “ Option Shares ”) and then only for a number of Warrants equal to or less than the number of Option Shares purchased. To exercise this Warrant Option the holder shall deliver to the Company of (i) the Form of Exercise Notice attached as Appendix A duly completed and executed, (ii) payment of the aggregate Warrant Purchase Price for the number of Warrants for which this Option is being exercised.

 

1. Exercise; Delivery; Acknowledgement .

 

(a) Exercise . Subject to the other provisions of this instrument, this Option is exercisable at the option of the Holder, at any time or from time to time up to the Expiration Time for all or any part of the Warrants but may not be exercised to acquire more Warrants than the number of Option Shares acquired by the holder. The Holder will be treated as the record owner of Warrants as of the close of business on the date on which (i) the completed, executed form of Exercise Notice is delivered, and (ii) payment is made for the Warrants.

 

(b) Delivery . Upon exercise of this Option, the Company will promptly after exercise, issue and deliver a Warrant to the Holder.

 

(c) Acknowledgement . In the case of a purchase of less than all the Warrants, the Company will execute and deliver to the Holder, within ten days after the rights represented by this Option have been exercised, an Acknowledgement in the form of Appendix B indicating the number of Warrants which remain subject to this Option, if any.

 

2. Payment for Warrants . The aggregate purchase price for Warrants being purchased hereunder may be paid by (i) cash or wire transfer of immediately available funds to a bank account specified by the Company, or (ii) certified or bank cashier’s check.

 

3. Adjustment of Underlying Warrants . For so long as this Option is outstanding and exercisable, the Warrant Exercise Price for the Warrants purchasable under this Option and the number of shares purchasable by the Warrants purchasable under this ption shall be subject to adjustment as if the Warrant were already outstanding.

 

4. No Voting or Dividend Rights . Nothing contained in this Option shall be construed as conferring upon the Holder the right to vote or to consent to receive notice as a stockholder of the Company or any other matters or any rights whatsoever as a stockholder of the Company prior to the exercise of this Option. No dividends or interest shall be payable or accrued in respect of this Option or the interest represented hereby or the shares purchasable hereunder until, and only to the extent that, this Option or the underlying Warrant is exercised.

 

5. Transfer . Subject to compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws, this Option and all rights hereunder may be transferred, in whole or in part, without charge to the Holder with the consent of the Company which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

 

   
 

 

6. Transfer Taxes . The issuance of any shares or other securities upon the exercise of this Option, and the delivery of certificates or other instruments representing the shares or other securities, shall be made without charge to the Holder for any transfer taxes. The Company shall not, however, be required to pay any tax which may be payable in respect of any transfer involved in the issuance and delivery of any certificate in a name other than that of the Holder and the Company shall not be required to issue or deliver any certificate unless and until the person or persons requesting the issuance thereof shall have paid to the Company the amount of the tax or shall have established to the satisfaction of the Company that the tax has been paid.

 

7. Lost or Mutilated Options . Upon receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction, or mutilation of this Option and, in the case of any loss, theft or destruction, upon receipt of an indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Company, or in the case of any mutilation upon surrender and cancellation of the Option, the Company, at its expense, will make and deliver a new Option, of like tenor, in lieu of the lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Option.

 

8. Modification and Waiver . Any term of this Option may be amended by a writing signed by the Company and the Holder. The observance of any term of this Option may be waived (either generally or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively) only by a writing signed by the party against whom the waiver is to be enforced.

 

9. Successors and Assigns . This Option may not be assigned or transferred without the consent of the Company. Subject to applicable securities laws, this Option and the rights and obligations evidenced hereby shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors of the Company and the successors and permitted assigns of the Holder.

 

10. Severability . Wherever possible, each provision of this Option shall be interpreted to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Option shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, the provision shall be ineffective to the extent of the prohibition or invalidity, without invalidating the remainder of the provisions or the remaining provisions of this Option.

 

11. Notices . Upon any adjustment of the underlying Warrants, the Company shall give notice to the Holder. The notice shall state the Warrant Purchase Price resulting from such adjustment and the increase or decrease, if any, in the number of shares purchasable upon the exercise of this Option, setting forth in reasonable detail the method of calculation and the facts upon which the calculation is based. If at any time: (1) the Company declares any cash dividend upon its shares of Class A Stock; (2) there is any capital reorganization or reclassification of the capital stock of the Company; (3) the Company is acquired in an all cash transaction; or (4) there is a voluntary or involuntary dissolution, liquidation or winding-up of the Company, then the Company notice to the Holder (a) at least ten days prior to the date on which the books of the Company will close, or the record date for the dividend, cash payment or for determining rights to vote in respect of any the reorganization or reclassification, and (b) if a reorganization or reclassification, at least ten days prior to the date when the same shall take place. All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be given and shall be delivered personally or via a messenger service (notice given upon receipt), or mailed with confirming e-mail (notice deemed given upon earlier of e-mail receipt or receipt of hard copy) to the party’s corporate address or other address on record with the other parties.

 

12. Governing Law . This Option is to be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Option to be duly executed as of the date first above written.

 

PEN Inc.  
     
By:    
  Scott E. Rickert, Chairman & CEO  

 

   
 

 

 

Exhibit 10.1

FIFTH AMENDMENT TO

LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT AND LOAN DOCUMENTS

 

THIS FIFTH AMENDMENT TO LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT AND LOAN DOCUMENTS (“ Amendment ”) is entered into as of July 3rd, 2018 (“ Effective Date ”), between PEN BRANDS LLC, an Ohio limited liability company f/k/a Nanofilm, Ltd. (“ Borrower ”) and MBANK , a Michigan banking corporation, as assignee of Mackinac Commercial Credit, LLC, a Michigan limited liability company (together with its successors and assigns, the “ Lender ”).

 

RECITALS

 

A. Lender and Borrower entered into a Loan and Security Agreement dated April 4, 2014, as amended by a First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated effective as of April 4, 2015, a Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement dated effective as of April 3, 2017, a Third Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement and Loan Documents dated effective as of October 17, 2017, and a Fourth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement and Loan Documents dated effective as of March 30, 2018 (as so amended, the “ Loan Agreement ”), together with various other documents, written agreements, certificates and instruments between Lender and Borrower, among others, in connection therewith (collectively, as amended or modified from time to time, the “ Loan Documents ”). All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the same meanings ascribed to such terms in the Loan Agreement.

 

B. Lender and Borrower have agreed to modify the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents, and Borrower and Lender wish to set forth their agreement regarding the foregoing in this Amendment.

 

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions, and provisions as hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1. Modifications to Loan Agreement .

 

(a) Maturity Date . The definition of “Maturity Date” as set forth in Paragraph 2(e) of the Term Sheet to the Loan Agreement is hereby amended to the “Earlier of Demand or July 3, 2019”.

 

(b) Renewal . Section 2(e) of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

 

“(e) Term; Automatic Renewal . The term of this Agreement and of the Loan shall be on Demand, but if Demand is not made, then no later than the date set forth on the Term Sheet (the “ Maturity Date ”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary or inconsistent contained herein, provided no Default exists, the Maturity Date, as extended to July 3, 2019 pursuant to the Fifth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement and Loan Documents dated July 3, 2018, will automatically be further extended one time for one (1) year (“ Renewal Term ”), unless either party notifies the other party in writing of its intent not to so extend such Maturity Date at least sixty (60) days prior thereto. If such Maturity Date is extended, Borrower shall pay to Lender a renewal fee in the amount of one percent (1.0%) of the Maximum Loan Amount, which shall be due and payable on or before the beginning of the Renewal Term.”

 

(c) Quarterly Exams . The first sentence of Section 5(a) of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

 

“Lender may, at all reasonable times, but no less than once every fiscal quarter, have access to, examine, audit, make extracts from and inspect Borrower’s records, files, books of account and the Collateral.”

 

(d) Intercompany Limitations . Section 10(c) of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

 

   
 

 

“(c) (i) Declare or pay cash dividends upon any of its stock or distribute any of its property or make (except in the ordinary course of business) any loans or extensions of credit or investments in any Person, other than the issuance or extension of any of the foregoing to PEN to the extent that the aggregate amount thereof (including without limitation, the issuance of accounts receivable) does not exceed $2,978,000 at any one time (it being acknowledged by Borrower that such issuances or extensions to PEN is not considered to be in the ordinary course of business); (ii) redeem, retire, purchase or acquire, directly or indirectly any of its stock, or (iii) make any material change in its capital structure or in its business or operations which might adversely affect the repayment of the Obligations, except for consummation of the Merger;”

 

2. Modifications to Revolving Credit Loan Rider #1 .

 

(a) Advances . The first paragraph of Section 2.A of the Revolving Credit Loan Rider #1 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

 

“Advances . Subject to the terms of the Agreement, Lender may, in its sole discretion and upon Borrower’s request, make Advances to Borrower in an aggregate amount (hereinafter referred to as the “ Gross Availability ”) not to exceed at any time, the lesser of (a) the Maximum Loan Amount as set forth on the Term Sheet or (b) an amount equal to the sum of (i) the applicable Percentage Advance Rate as set forth on the Term Sheet times the face amount (less maximum discounts, credits and allowances which may be taken by or granted to Receivable Debtors in connection therewith) of Eligible Receivables; plus (ii) the lesser of (1) the Inventory Cap as set forth on the Term Sheet, or (2) the Inventory Value reflected in the most recent Inventory Report delivered to the Lender; plus (iii) the Borrowing Base; plus (iv) the balance in the Borrowing Base Cash Collateral Account; plus (v) upon the request of Borrower to include Eligible Purchase Orders in the calculation hereof, the Purchase Order Advance Amount with respect to such Eligible Purchase Orders; provided that (A) a request for a Purchase Order Advance Amount shall not be made more than three (3) times during the term of the Agreement, (B) no Purchase Order Advance Amount may be included in the calculation of “Gross Availability” until Advances made in reliance on any prior Purchase Order Advance Amount have been repaid in full, and (C) each Purchase Order Advance Amount may only be included in the calculation of “Gross Availability” for a period of not more than thirty (30) days. Borrower hereby agrees that failure to repay any Advances made in reliance upon a Purchase Order Advance Amount within such 30-day period shall constitute a Default under the Agreement. All Advances hereunder may be borrowed, repaid and reborrowed by Borrower during the term of the Agreement. All Advances and amounts payable pursuant to this Rider shall constitute part of the Obligations.”

 

(b) Inventory Cap . The definition of “Inventory Cap” as set forth in Section 2(A)(ii) of the Term Sheet to the Revolving Credit Loan Rider #1 is hereby amended and restated to mean: “$500,000, reducing as of November 1, 2018, to the lesser of (A) $500,000 less the Amortization Amount, and (B) the Inventory Value reflected on the Inventory Report delivered to the Lender on and as of October 31, 2018 less the Amortization Amount, to be further reduced by the Amortization Amount as of the first day of each month thereafter.”

 

(c) Definitions . The following definitions are hereby added to Section 1 of the Revolving Credit Loan Rider #1 in appropriate alphabetical sequence:

 

Amortization Amount ” shall mean an amount equal to $7,500.00.

 

Inventory Value ” shall mean, with respect to any calculation of Gross Availability, the sum of (A) the applicable Percentage Advance Rate as set forth on the Term Sheet times the value of Borrower’s Eligible Raw Materials (less freight and container costs) calculated at the lower of cost or market value, plus (B) the applicable Percentage Advance Rate as set forth on the Term Sheet times the value of Borrower’s Eligible Finished Goods (less freight and container costs) calculated at the lower of cost or market value.

 

   
 

 

3. Representations . Borrower represents and warrants to Lender (and Lender relies upon such representations and warranties in entering into this Amendment) as follows:

 

(a) Organizational Documents; No Membership Changes . Since March 30, 2018, there have been no amendments to the Articles of Organization or Operating Agreement of the Borrower;

 

(b) Representations Still True . The representations in the Loan Agreement and contained in all other Loan Documents remain true, and Borrower reaffirms such representations, in all respects as of the date hereof;

 

(c) No Events of Default . No Event of Default has occurred and is continuing as of the date hereof and no event or condition which, with the giving of notice, the lapse of time, or both, would constitute an Event of Default, has occurred and is continuing as of the date hereof; and

 

(d) Execution, Delivery and Performance . Execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment and any other documents and instruments required under this Amendment or the Loan Agreement are within Borrower’s powers, have been duly authorized, are not in contravention of law or the terms of the organizational documents of the Borrower, and do not require the consent or approval of any governmental body, agency, or authority, and this Amendment and any other documents and instruments required under this Amendment or the Loan Agreement when executed will be valid and binding in accordance with their terms.

 

4. Conditions to Effectiveness . The effectiveness of this Amendment shall be subject to satisfaction of the following conditions:

 

(a) Amendment Documents . Borrower shall have executed and delivered, or cause to be executed and delivered to Lender, this Amendment (including the acknowledgement and agreement to the amendments contained herein of the Guarantors) and all other documents and instruments required by Lender in connection with this Amendment, all to be in form and content satisfactory to Lender.

 

(b) Lender Expenses . Borrower shall have paid to Lender all of Lender’s fees, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the preparation, negotiation and closing of this Amendment.

 

5. Effect of Amendment . Except for the amendments set forth in this Amendment, the Loan Agreement and all other Loan Documents shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Nothing in this Amendment is intended, or shall be construed, to constitute a novation or an accord and satisfaction of any of Borrower’s obligations under or in connection with the Loan Agreement or any other Loan Document.

 

6. Miscellaneous.

 

(a) Entire Agreement . This Amendment, together with the Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents constitutes the entire agreement and understanding among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior proposals, negotiations, agreements and understandings relating to such subject matter. In entering into this Amendment, Borrower acknowledges that it is relying on no statement, representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of any kind made by the Lender or any employee or agent of Lender , except for the agreements of Lender set forth herein.

 

(b) Binding Effect . This Amendment shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, provided that no party other than Lender may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Lender .

 

(c) Governing Law . THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS MADE AND PERFORMED IN SUCH STATE.

 

   
 

 

(d) Counterparts; Facsimile or Electronic Signatures . This Amendment may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument. A facsimile or PDF signature shall be effective as an original signature.

 

[Signatures on following page]

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed and delivered as of the date first hereinabove set forth.

 

BORROWER:

 

PEN BRANDS LLC,

an Ohio limited liability company

 

By: /s/ Anne Marie Thomas  
  Anne Marie Thomas  
Title: President  

 

LENDER:

 

MBANK,

a Michigan banking corporation

 

By: /s/ Edward P. Lewan  
  Edward P. Lewan  
Title: President  

   

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GUARANTOR

 

(i) Scott E. Rickert, guarantor under that certain Validity Guaranty dated April 4, 2014 in favor of Lender, (ii) PEN, Inc., a Delaware corporation, guarantor under that certain Corporate Guaranty dated May 1, 2015 in favor of Lender, and (iii) Scott E. Rickert and Jeanne Rickert, guarantors under that certain Limited Guaranty dated March 30, 2018 in favor of Lender (each of the foregoing referred to as a “ Guaranty ”), each acknowledge the above Amendment and agrees that their respective Guaranty shall continue in full force and effect and continue to apply to the Obligations as amended by this Amendment.

 

GUARANTORS:

 

/s/ Scott E Rickert   /s/ Jeanne M Rickert
Scott E. Rickert, an individual   Jeanne Rickert, an individual

 

PEN, INC.

a Delaware corporation

 

By: /s/ Scott E Rickert  
  Scott E. Rickert  
Title: Chief Executive Officer  

 

   
 

 

 

Exhibit 31.1

 

Certificate of Principal Executive Officer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

 

I, Tom J. Berman, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018 of PEN Inc. (the “registrant”);

 

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 officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting) as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a - 15(f) and 15d - 15(f)) for the registrant and 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 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 officers 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 the registrant’s board of directors:

 

(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.

 

Date: May 29, 2019

/s/ Tom J. Berman

 

Tom J. Berman

President

 

   
 

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

Certificate of Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)

 

I, Jaqueline M. Soptick, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018 of PEN Inc. (the “registrant”);

 

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 officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting) as defined in the Exchange Act Rules 13a - 15(f) and 15d - 15(f)) for the registrant and 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 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 officers 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 the registrant’s board of directors:

 

(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.

 

Date: May 29, 2019 /s/ Jacqueline M. Soptick
 

Jacqueline M. Soptick

Chief Accounting Officer

 

   
 

 

 

EXHIBIT 32.1

 

Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer

 

In connection with the quarterly report of PEN Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Tom J. Berman, President of the Company, and I, Jacqueline M. Soptick, Chief Accounting Officer, certify to the best of our knowledge:

 

1. 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 results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: May 29, 2019

/s/ Tom J. Berman

 

Tom J. Berman

  President

 

Date: May 29, 2019 /s/ Jacqueline M. Soptick
  Jacqueline M. Soptick
  Chief Accounting Officer