UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

 

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

 

For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 2015


OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from: _____________ to _____________

 

Commission file number: 000-54129

 

Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

26-4369698

(State or Other Jurisdiction

(I.R.S. Employer

of Incorporation or Organization)

Identification No.)


1026 Anaconda Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80108

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

  

  

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 900-8666

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $.001 par value

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes  o    No  þ


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes  o    No  þ


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  þ    No  o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  þ    No  o


Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   þ


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.

 

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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


The aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of June 30, 2015 was $201,277 based on the closing price on the last day of trading prior to June 30, 2015.


Shares outstanding as of February 15, 2016 was 7,894,111 shares of common stock, $.001 par value.


DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:   None

 

 




 


Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.


TABLE OF CONTENTS



 

 

PAGE

 

PART I

 

ITEM 1.

Business

1

ITEM 1A.

Risk Factors

7

ITEM 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

14

ITEM 2.

Properties

15

ITEM 3.

Legal Proceedings

15

ITEM 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

15

 

 

 

 

PART II

 

ITEM 5.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

16

ITEM 6.

Selected Financial Data

16

ITEM 7.

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

16

ITEM 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

20

ITEM 8.

Financial Statements

20

ITEM 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

20

ITEM 9A.

Controls and Procedures

21

ITEM 9B.

Other Information

22

 

 

 

 

PART III

 

ITEM 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

23

ITEM 11.

Executive Compensation

26

ITEM 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

27

ITEM 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

27

ITEM 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

28

 

 

 

 

PART IV

 

ITEM 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

29

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information


This report includes “forward-looking statements” that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risk that the Mergers will not be consummated, as the Mergers are subject to certain closing conditions.  All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected timing of the completion of the mergers and to complete the mergers considering the various closing conditions; continued compliance with government regulations, changing legislation or regulatory environments; any statements of expectation or belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. These risks, uncertainties and other factors, and the general risks associated with the businesses of the Company described in the reports and other documents filed with the SEC, could cause actual results to differ materially from those referred to in the forward-looking statements.  The Company cautions readers not to rely on these forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.  The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its views to change.  The information contained in this report speaks as of the date hereof and the Company has or undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise unless required by law.


PART I


ITEM 1. BUSINESS


Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.   (the "registrant" or "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the state of Minnesota in November 1990 under the name Fonahome Corporation. On March 24, 2009, the Company reincorporated in the state of Nevada and merged with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fona, Inc., adopting the surviving company’s name, Fona, Inc. The Company was originally formed to develop and market an interactive information and advertising service.


From December 1999 through October 2015, the Company had no significant business operations.  On March 3, 2009, the Company held a shareholder meeting approving the Stock Purchase Agreement and an Agreement and Plan of Merger effectively changing the name of the Company to Fona Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Re-incorporation Merger”) and simultaneously adopting the capital structure of Fona Inc., which includes total authorized capital stock of 800,000,000 shares, of which 780,000,000 are common stock and 20,000,000 are blank check preferred stock. The preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series with such designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated in the resolutions adopted by the Corporation’s Board providing for the issuance of such preferred stock or series thereof.  On March 24, 2009, the Articles of Merger of Fonahome Corporation, a Minnesota Corporation, into Fona, Inc., a Nevada Corporation, were filed with the Nevada Secretary of State.


On June 6, 2014, Evolutionary Genomics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“EG”), EG I, LLC (“EG I”) and Fona, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Fona”), Fona Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Sub”) and Fona Merger Sub, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (“Sub LLC”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger as amended by the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 2, 2015 (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, on October 19, 2015 Sub merged with EG and Sub LLC merged with EG I, with each EG and EG I surviving as wholly owned subsidiaries of Fona.  On October 19, 2015, Fona changed its name to Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.


The Company maintains headquarters at the office of its Chief Executive Officer. The Company maintains a website at www.evolgen.com. The Company is not required to deliver an annual report to security holders and at this time does not anticipate the distribution of such a report. The Company will file reports with the SEC.


The public may read and copy any materials the Company files with the SEC in the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Room 1580, 100 F Street N.E, Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Section by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.  Additionally, the SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy, and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, which can be found at http://www.sec.gov.




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GENERAL BUSINESS PLAN


On August 14, 2000, the Company was issued patent number 6274319, titled “Methods to identify evolutionarily significant changes in polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences in domestic plants and animals”. On June 1, 2004, the Company was issued patent number 6743580, titled “Methods for producing transgenic plants containing evolutionarily significant polynucleotides”. These patents are for the core Adapted Traits Platform that we use for the discovery of genes in humans, animals and commercial crops. The Company has applied the Adapted Traits Platform in research projects including identifying genes believed to be responsible for increases in yield in corn, increases in yield in rice, salt tolerance and sugar content in tomatoes and pest/disease resistance in soybeans and multiple other crops.


EG Technology – The Adapted Traits Platform (“ATP’)


Genomics research generates vast amounts of sequence data for thousands of genes. Some companies use this sequence data to try to predict the function of each gene and its potential to impact key traits. Others try to match the thousands of random deoxyribonucleic acid (“DNA”) changes between individuals with differences in traits. Evolutionary Genomics’ approach is to first narrow the search to genes that have undergone adaptive evolution (positively selected genes) in an organism that has an adapted trait of potential commercial value. To identify genes with impact on commercially desirable traits, Evolutionary Genomics screens first for positively selected genes. Evolutionary Genomics then focuses functional genomics efforts on demonstrating the effects of these genes on the desired traits.


Evolutionary Genomics uses the Adapted Traits Platform to perform high throughput molecular evolution analysis to identify positively selected genes based on Ka/Ks analysis (as defined below). Ka/Ks analysis was developed to document the role of positive selection on known protein coding genes. Molecular-level adaptive evolution is indicated when comparisons of homologous protein coding sequences from closely related species show that the number of amino acid differences fixed due to selection exceeds what can be expected by neutral evolution. Molecular-level positive selection can be detected in protein-coding genes by pairwise comparisons of the ratios of non-synonymous nucleotide substitutions per non-synonymous site (Ka) to synonymous substitutions per synonymous site (Ks). The algorithm, by comparing substitutions per site, takes into account, in rigorous fashion, the effect of bias and degeneracy in the genetic code, and also compensates for the effects of multiple hits at the same site. Ka/Ks ratios significantly greater than unity strongly suggest that positive selection has fixed greater numbers of amino acid replacements than can be expected as a result of chance alone.


Dr. Walter Messier, a Company founder and our Chief Technology Officer, published a seminal paper in the field: Messier and Stewart (1997) “Episodic adaptive evolution of primate lysozymes” Nature 385:151-154. The work described in this publication demonstrated that a known lysozyme gene that had been recruited for a new function to aid in digestion of leaves as a food source in certain monkeys had the kind of adaptive genetic changes indicating that the lysozyme gene had evolved more rapidly than the neutral substitution rate, indicating Darwinian positive selection. Many groups have used such methods to document Darwinian positive selection in other proteins. It was Dr. Messier’s insight that genes controlling a trait of interest could be identified by using molecular evolution analysis as a screen, comparing genes in a species with a trait to genes of a closely related species lacking the trait. The adapted genes found in such a screen could then be validated to determine their role in the presence or absence of the trait of interest.


Agricultural Industry


In the past century, agriculture has been characterized by enhanced productivity, the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, selective breeding, mechanization, water contamination, and farm subsidies. Proponents of organic farming such as Sir Albert Howard argued in the early 20th century that the overuse of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers damages the long-term fertility of the soil. While this feeling lay dormant for decades, as environmental awareness has increased in the 21st century there has been a movement towards sustainable agriculture by some farmers, consumers, and policymakers.


Advances in genetic research and modification of crop species has led to increased yield, drought tolerance and disease/pest resistance. These advances have also led to an increased concentration within the providers of seed to the industry. The top seed companies control much of the implementation of new seed varieties through patents and licensing agreements. Genetic traits providers, like Evolutionary Genomics, identify and develop genes that impact traits of interest to the industry and market those genes to these seed companies.



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Business Model


Evolutionary Genomics’ primary source of revenue to date has been contract services revenue for research performed by Evolutionary Genomics on behalf of other commercial entities and grant income received from governmental agencies, industry associations and grant making foundations for research performed. Ownership of the intellectual property developed can vary from Evolutionary Genomics retaining all intellectual property rights to retaining none of the developed intellectual property for the crop that is the subject of the project. In addition to the revenue resulting from contract services and grants, Evolutionary Genomics has entered into licensing agreements for the commercial use of intellectual property that we have developed. Licensing revenue can be lump sum payments, milestone payments upon achievement of defined goals and/or percentages of revenue for products sold by licensee. These payments are often many years after completion of gene identification project as licensees engage in significant additional testing including field trials prior to integration into licensee commercial germplasm lines. There can be no guarantee that these licensing agreements will result in any additional revenue for Evolutionary Genomics as further development of licensed intellectual property is mostly controlled by the licensee.


The rice yield gene project that Evolutionary Genomics performed under contract with RiceTec, Inc. was contract research work that resulted in a licensing agreement. On September 2, 2004, EG entered into a Research and License Agreement with RiceTec, Inc., a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business in Alvin, TX for the purpose of researching and identifying adapted genes, including adapted rice genes associated with commercially useful phenotypic characteristics such as enhanced yield. On July 26, 2006, the Company entered into a Commercial License Agreement in the Field of Rice granting RiceTec, Inc. an exclusive, royalty free license for the use of intellectual property developed under the research agreement in North America, Central America and South America and Evolutionary Genomics received a lump sum payment. Evolutionary Genomics is also entitled to future royalties for the use of the intellectual property in the rest of the world if RiceTec, Inc. markets germplasm including genes that Evolutionary Genomics has provided. Evolutionary Genomics also entered into a Commercial License Agreement outside the field of rice on July 26, 2006 with RiceTec, Inc. granting Evolutionary Genomics an exclusive world-wide, royalty-free license to the intellectual property in any field other than rice. RiceTec, Inc. is performing field trials on the genes identified in the research project and the license agreement has not, to date, resulted in licensing revenue for Evolutionary Genomics beyond the initial lump sum payment. No future revenues are expected to result from this research and EG does not consider these to be material contracts of the Company.


Evolutionary Genomics’ soybean pest resistance project is an illustration of the evolution of a project from concept through marketing to seed companies. The project has yielded five genes for pest resistance in soybeans with partial validation complete and full validation results expected in 2016.  Evolutionary Genomics has had discussions with seed companies to commercialize the genes and intends to return to those discussions in the fall of 2016 with validation results.  The Company has extended this pest resistance research to other crops including beans, tomatoes, cotton, citrus and coffee.


On August 6, 2015, the Company was awarded an Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant by the State of Colorado in the amount of $250,000 to fund further research in the development of pest resistance genes in soybeans and other crops and sweetness genes in tomatoes.  Through December 31, 2015, the Company has recognized $107,934 of revenue from the contract and expects the research to continue into 2017.  The Company maintains ownership of all intellectual property developed from the use of grant funds.


During 2013 and 2014 EG performed research on two projects for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. On November 1, 2012 Evolutionary Genomics entered into a Master Services Agreement and Work Order #1 under that agreement with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the validation of EG 261 orthologs in beans and cowpeas.  We expect to continue that validation work through 2016.  While the market for beans and cowpeas is considerably smaller than for soybeans, we intend to market any genes that show positive validation results to the seed companies for commercialization.  Through December 31, 2015, Evolutionary Genomics has recognized $648,098 of the $762,000 it is entitled to under that work order and expects to finish the project in 2016. On March 29, 2012, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded Evolutionary Genomics a $100,000 grant to fund research into wheat stem rust using the Adapted Traits Platform.




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Evolutionary Genomics’ Business Strategy


On April 29, 2014, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued patent 8,710,300 titled EXPRESSION OF DIRIGENT GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS ENHANCES PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS. Evolutionary Genomics has also filed international patents on EG261 and engaged in discussions with seed companies regarding further validation of the effectiveness of EG261. Based on information received in those discussions, Evolutionary Genomics has engaged in a whole plant validation trial of EG261, EG19 another soybean pest resistance gene and a synthetic gene with the University of Missouri. Results of this validation trial are expected in the fall of 2016. The Company has also discovered additional candidate genes that may impact pathogen resistance. There can be no assurance that any of these genes will be proven effective in validation testing or lead to licensing agreements or revenue.


In validation studies completed in 2013, the University of Wisconsin-Madison validated the effectiveness of EG261 in their lab.  If results from the whole plant validation trial confirm the findings of the University of Wisconsin-Madison for EG261 and the effectiveness of the new genes, the Company will enter negotiations for a long term research collaboration and licensing agreement with seed companies. If these negotiations are successful, this type of agreement will likely have an upfront payment, milestone payments during their testing and a licensing royalty stream once the genes are incorporated into commercial seed lines. The testing phase includes field trials which may proceed for several years prior to generating licensing revenue. There are many risks in this process including some that are outside of Evolutionary Genomics’ control and there can be no guarantee that we will ever generate any revenue from these potential agreements.  If Evolutionary Genomics receives product royalties from the soybean genes, it is required to pay the United Soybean Board a ten percent royalty stream not to exceed 150% of the grant amount of $262,476.


The Company has identified pest/disease resistance genes in other commercially valuable crops and intends to pursue research to identify and validate those genes. It is Evolutionary Genomics’ intention to engage in validation studies with independent labs to validate their resistance effectiveness, patent the genes and market them to the seed industry. This strategy will require Evolutionary Genomics to incur significant research costs prior to any confirmation of commercial viability and there can be no guarantee that the desired results can be achieved or that commercialization can be reached. The Company should finish the project funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the validation of bean and cowpea genes in 2016.


Evolutionary Genomics has identified a gene in tomatoes that appears to impact the plant’s ability to tolerate salt and a gene that appears to control sweetness. Evolutionary Genomics filed a patent application on the use of these genes and engaged the University of Florida to perform validation of these genes. Evolutionary Genomics received results from these tests in 2015 which confirm that these genes do significantly impact sweetness in tomatoes. Despite discussions with seed companies, the Company has not been able to reach any agreement to license these genes and there can be no assurance that we will ever realize any revenue from these genes.


In 2014, the Company began a project to identify genes in cotton that may impact traits of commercial interest.  In particular, we intend to focus on pest resistance and fiber length.  We have used our Adapted Traits Platform to identify positively selected candidate genes and, during 2016, intend to further research these genes to confirm that they were positively selected.  If any of these genes remain promising, we intend to contract with an independent lab to validate the effectiveness of those genes.  These studies can be very costly and there can be no assurance that we will be successful with this project.


Evolutionary Genomics intends to vigorously pursue grant funding from governmental agencies, industry associations and grant making foundations but these sources of funding are often subject to limitations in available funds, funding priorities in areas other than the our area of focus, political uncertainties, long approval processes and competition with other research proposals. If such funding is not available, Evolutionary Genomics may incur the costs of these projects with the prospect of revenue uncertain and likely many years in the future.


Competition


Evolutionary Genomics’ competition is very broad from the largest seed companies like Monsanto Company, Syngenta AG, Bayer Crop Science, Dupont Pioneer and Dow and others to the smallest grower who is successful in breeding new, improved varieties. These same competitors are also Evolutionary Genomics customers as Evolutionary Genomics seeks to license intellectual property for commercialization into their seed lines. Many of these companies are exponentially larger with many more resources at their disposal and there can be no assurance that EG can continue to compete with them or interest them in licensing our intellectual property.




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Patents


Evolutionary Genomics is the owner of the following issued and pending patent applications and are not licensed from third parties:


Patent/App Serial #

Jurisdiction

Title

Description

Filing Date

Issue Date

Expire Date

 6,274,319

United States

METHODS TO IDENTIFY EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN POLYNUCLEOTIDE AND POLYPEPTIDE SEQUENCES IN DOMESTICATED PLANTS AND ANIMALS

Core Adapted Traits Platform method of gene identification

8/5/1999

8/14/2001

8/5/2019

 6,743,580

United States

METHODS FOR PRODUCING TRANSGENIC PLANTS CONTAINING EVOLUTIONARILY SIGNIFICANT POLYNUCLEOTIDES

Core Adapted Traits Platform method of gene identification

6/6/2001

6/1/2004

6/6/2021

 7,439,018

United States

EG1117 POLYNUCLEOTIDES AND USES THEREOF

Corn and rice yield genes

1/16/2003

10/21/2008

1/16/2023

 8,710,300

United States

EXPRESSION OF DIRIGENT GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS ENHANCES PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS

EG261 - soybean pathogen resistance gene

7/23/2013

4/29/2014

7/23/2033

13901071

United States

DIRIGENT GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS AND THEIR USES FOR PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS

EG261 - plant pathogen resistance gene - broader claims than issued US patent 8710300

5/23/2013

 

5/23/2033

20130101827

Argentina

DIRIGENT GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS AND THEIR USES FOR PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS

EG261 - plant pathogen resistance gene - broader claims than issued US patent 8710300

5/24/2013

 

5/24/2033

2872128

Canada

DIRIGENT GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS AND THEIR USES FOR PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS

EG261 - plant pathogen resistance gene - broader claims than issued US patent 8710300

5/23/2013

 

5/23/2033

1120140293813

Brazil

DIRIGENT GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS AND THEIR USES FOR PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS

EG261 - plant pathogen resistance gene - broader claims than issued US patent 8710300

5/23/2013

 

5/23/2033

10112/DELNP/2014

India

DIRIGENT GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS AND THEIR USES FOR PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS

EG261 - plant pathogen resistance gene - broader claims than issued US patent 8710300

5/23/2013

 

5/23/2033

201380039727.4

China

DIRIGENT GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS AND THEIR USES FOR PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS

EG261 - plant pathogen resistance gene - broader claims than issued US patent 8710300

5/23/2013

 

5/23/2033

14479550

United States

DIRIGENT GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS AND THEIR USES FOR PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS

Continuation in Part of 61652029 and 61789463 and PCT/US2013/004382 to add data

9/8/2014

 

9/8/2034

62093705

United States

EXPRESSION OF F-BOX/KELCH-REPEAT GENE EG19, DIRIGENT GENE EG261, THEIR ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS ENHANCES PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS

EG19, EG261 and EGSynthetic genes for pathogen resistance in soybeans

12/18/2014

 

12/18/2034

14775142

United States

IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF TOMATO GENES CONTROLLING SALT/DROUGHT TOLERANCE AND FRUIT SWEETNESS

Tomato sweetness and salt tolerance genes

9/11/2015

 

9/11/2035

62168389

United States

IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF TOMATO GENES CONTROLLING SALT/DROUGHT TOLERANCE AND FRUIT SWEETNESS

Tomato sweetness and salt tolerance genes

5/29/2015

 

5/29/2035

14769326.1

Europe

IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF TOMATO GENES CONTROLLING SALT/DROUGHT TOLERANCE AND FRUIT SWEETNESS

Tomato sweetness and salt tolerance genes

3/14/2014

 

3/14/2034




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Material Agreements


On November 1, 2012 Evolutionary Genomics entered into a Master Services Agreement and Work Order #1 with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the validation of EG 261 orthologs in beans and cowpeas. Through December 31, 2015, Evolutionary Genomics has recognized $648,098 of the $762,000 it is entitled to under that work order and expects to finish the project in 2016.  Evolutionary Genomics retains ownership of patents and intellectual property developed during the project and will make intellectual property available to people in developing countries at an affordable price.  For intellectual property developed during the project but not on intellectual property that Evolutionary Genomics developed prior to the project, Evolutionary Genomics will pay to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation a seven percent royalty on sales of products outside of the developing countries.  Work Order #1 has a term from November 1, 2012 through September 30, 2016 and may be terminated by Evolutionary Genomics for breach or by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with or without cause, upon thirty days written notice.  Upon termination, Evolutionary Genomics is entitled to receive all amounts due through date of termination.


Effective September 1, 2013, the Company entered into an agreement with Tennessee State University as amended for the phenotyping of cowpea and common beans.  Evolutionary Genomics has paid $77,802 of the total $165,000 due under this contract and expects this work to be completed in 2016.  There are no provisions for termination of the contract.  Evolutionary Genomics retains ownership of all intellectual property.


Effective March 1, 2012, Evolutionary Genomics entered into an Agreement for Contract Services with Smith Bucklin Corporation (the “Contractor”) on behalf of the United Soybean Board. The contract includes the payment of certain royalties, as defined in the Agreement.  Evolutionary Genomics retains all ownership of patents and intellectual property developed in the project and is obligated to pay royalties to the United Soybean Board of ten percent of the sale of products derived from the soybean genes that were the subject of the research performed or from royalties received from the sale of products by a third party not to exceed 150% of the total amount paid to Evolutionary Genomics under this Agreement. Evolutionary Genomics recognized revenue of $262,476 from this contract, thus limiting any future royalties to a total of $393,714. The project term has expired but the royalty provisions remain in perpetuity.


On December 3, 2014, Evolutionary Genomics entered into a Fee for Service Agreement with The Curators of the University of Missouri for the development of transgenic soybean plants with candidate genes for SCN resistance and, on February 21, 2015 entered into the Sponsored Research Contract for phenotyping of transgenic soybean samples.  The total amount to be paid under these contracts is $348,020 and work to be performed under these contracts is the transgenic validation of Evolutionary Genomics soybean genes.  The term of the project is November 1, 2014 through October 31, 2016 and may be terminated with thirty days prior written notice.  Evolutionary Genomics will retain sole ownership of all patents and intellectual property, royalty free for all materials (including previously identified genes).  Evolutionary Genomics also has a six month exclusive option period to license nay intellectual property developed during the project under reasonable and customary royalty terms.


On August 6, 2015, the Company was awarded an Advanced Industries Accelerated Grant by the State of Colorado in the amount of $250,000 to fund further research in the development of pest resistance genes in soybeans and other crops and sweetness genes in tomatoes.  Through December 31, 2015, the Company has recognized $107,934 of revenue from the contract and expects the research to continue into 2017.  The Company maintains ownership of all intellectual property developed from the use of grant funds.


Trademarks


Evolutionary Genomics has no registered trademarks.


Employees


Evolutionary Genomics had three full time employees and one part time employee as of the date of December 31, 2015.




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Facilities


The Company leases its operating facility and prepaid twelve months of rent on June 16, 2014 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 on the original lease term. The lease was extended and the second year rent of $27,500 is being paid in monthly installments of $2,291 per month during the second year. Renewals are by mutual agreement.


Legal Proceedings


Evolutionary Genomics is not currently involved in or aware of any threatened or actual legal proceedings.


Capitalization


The Company is authorized to issue up to 780,000,000 shares of Common Stock and up to 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock.  As of December 31, 2015, the Company had 5,881,898 shares of Common Stock outstanding and no shares of preferred stock outstanding.  1,400,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance pursuant to the Company’s 2015 Stock Incentive Plan. Option grants have been issued for 340,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.55 per share, options for 120,000 shares have been exercised and option grants of 220,000 shares remain outstanding. 113,479 shares of common stock have been reserved for issuance upon the exercise of warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2015. Those warrants have an average exercise price of $6.60 per share.


ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS


We may require substantial additional funding and may be unable to raise capital when needed, which could force us to delay, reduce or eliminate planned activities or result in our inability to continue as a going concern.


We may require additional capital to pursue planned research projects. Our future capital requirements will depend on, and could increase significantly as a result of, many factors, including:


·

the duration and results of the research projects;


·

unexpected delays or costs incurred in the acquisition of plant materials needed in these research projects and with subcontracts that perform various parts of these projects;


·

the time and cost in preparing, filing, prosecuting, maintaining and enforcing patent claims;


·

other unexpected developments encountered in implementing our business development, research development and commercialization strategies; and


·

further arrangements, if any, with collaborators.


We may attempt to raise additional funds through public or private financings, collaborations with other companies or financing from other sources. Additional funding may not be available on terms which are acceptable to us. If adequate funding is not available to us on reasonable terms, we may need to delay, reduce or eliminate one or more of our research and development projects or obtain funds on terms less favorable than we would otherwise accept. To the extent that additional capital is raised through the sale of equity securities or securities convertible into or exchangeable for equity securities, the issuance of those securities could result in dilution to our stockholders. Moreover, the incurrence of debt financing could result in a substantial portion of our future operating cash flow, if any, being dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on such indebtedness and could impose restrictions on our operations. This could render us more vulnerable to competitive pressures and economic downturns.


In addition, if we do not meet our payment obligations to third parties as they come due, we may be subject to litigation claims. Even if we are successful in defending against these claims, litigation could result in substantial costs and be a distraction to management, and may result in unfavorable results that could further adversely impact our financial condition.




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We have relied on the availability of grant funding to fund some of our research efforts and our inability to compete successfully for these limited grant funding opportunities may significantly affect our results of operations and our ability to complete research projects.


We have traditionally funded many of our research projects, partially or wholly, using grant funding provided by government programs, industry associations and grant making institutions. The availability of these funds is impacted by many factors including changing political priorities, fiscal budget issues, agency priorities, availability of funds and competition from other grant seekers. Our ability to present proposals that fit within grant making guidelines and which are attractive relative to other proposals submitted may significantly impact our ability to fund our research projects.


Efforts to protect our intellectual property rights and to defend claims against us can increase our costs and will not always succeed; any failures could adversely affect profitability or restrict our ability to do business.


Intellectual property rights are crucial to our business. We endeavor to obtain and protect our intellectual property rights in jurisdictions in which products are produced from the biotechnology that we produce and in jurisdictions into which those products are imported. Different nations may provide limited rights and inconsistent duration of protection for our intellectual property. We may be unable to obtain protection for our intellectual property in key jurisdictions. Even if protection is obtained, competitors, farmers or others may raise legal challenges to our rights or illegally infringe on our rights, including through means that may be difficult to prevent or detect. In addition, because of the rapid pace of technological change, and the confidentiality of patent applications in some jurisdictions, competitors may be issued patents from applications that were unknown to us prior to issuance. These patents could reduce the value of our commercial or pipeline biotechnology or, to the extent they cover key technologies on which we have unknowingly relied, require that we seek to obtain licenses or cease using the technology, no matter how valuable to our business. We cannot assure we would be able to obtain such a license on acceptable terms. In addition, patent laws are subject to change and any change in our ability to protect the intellectual property that we develop may impact our ability to commercialize that intellectual property. The extent to which we succeed or fail in our efforts to protect our intellectual property will affect our costs, sales and other results of operations.


Genes that we have discovered and may discover in the future with expected desirable impact on traits may, upon further research and field trials, be revealed to also have undesirable impact on traits.


Evolutionary Genomics’ gene discovery process focuses on the identification of positively selected genes that impact the trait of interest that we are working on. When we further test them in lab validation, we are again focused on whether they have the desired impact on the trait of interest and we are specifically testing for that outcome. Laboratory experiments are under more ideal circumstances than field trials and use in production and there can be no guarantee that the lab result will be repeated under those conditions. Additional field trials and use in production may also reveal undesirable impacts on other traits that were not a focused part of our research. For example, the soybean genes that we have discovered may be found to have a negative impact on yield, oil content or the growth cycle. These may impact our ability to realize revenue from the commercialization of our biotechnology and may expose us to liability for undesirable outcomes that we don’t anticipate.


Others may find additional genes or other methods of accomplishing the same desired outcome that our biotechnology does, rendering our biotechnology less valuable or commercializable.


There are many other companies pursuing similar gene discovery programs and other approaches to solving the same issues that we are addressing and many of these companies have vastly more resources than we do. Even when we identify genes that impact desired traits, there may be other genes that have a similar or greater effect on these traits. For example, one or more of the other 30,000 genes in soybeans may have an impact on pest/disease resistance similar to our genes or there may be other orthologs of the genes that we have discovered in other varieties that have a greater impact. In addition, other companies may develop commercial chemicals that compete with genetic changes to solve the issues that we are addressing. Any of these may impact our ability to realize revenue from the commercialization of our biotechnology.




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The successful development of our research efforts and commercialization of our biotechnology will be necessary for our growth and profitability.


We intend to use recent successes in which we have identified genes that may have an impact on pest/disease resistance in soybeans and look for orthologs of those genes in other crops. There may not be orthologs of these genes in other crops and performing this research may result in significant costs incurred without any commercial value produced. We also intend to attempt to improve the potential pest/disease resistance genes we have identified. There can be no assurance we will be able to achieve any improvement and performing this research may also result in significant costs incurred without any commercial value produced. Additionally, we intend to use a similar method of gene identification that we used in the soybean project in other crops, including cannabis, and for many other traits but there can be no assurance that genes for these traits exist in those crops or that, if they do exist, we will be able to find them. The processes of breeding, biotechnology trait discovery and development and trait integration are lengthy and a very small percentage of the genes identified in research are selected for commercialization. The length of time and the risk associated with the breeding and biotech pipelines are interlinked because both are required as a package for commercial success in markets where biotech traits are approved for growers. Commercial success frequently depends on being the first company to the market, and many of our competitors are also making considerable investments in similar new biotechnology. Consequently, if we are not able to fund extensive research and development activities and deliver new products to the markets we serve on a timely basis, our growth and operations will be harmed.


We rely heavily on our founder, Walter Messier, our current Chief Technology Officer. The loss of his services would have a material adverse effect upon us and our business and prospects.


Our success depends, to a significant extent, upon the continued services of Walter Messier, who is a founder of Evolutionary Genomics and our current Chief Technology Officer. Since inception, we have been dependent upon Dr. Messier, who is the inventor on most of our patents and responsible for the development of our core Adapted Traits Platform. If Dr. Messier or any key management personnel resign to join a competitor or form a competing company, the loss of such personnel, together with the loss of any customers or potential customers due to such executive’s departure, could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.


We are dependent on a technically trained workforce and an inability to retain or effectively recruit such employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


Our ability to compete effectively depends largely on our ability to attract and retain certain key personnel, including additional researchers that we intend to hire in order to pursue our planned research projects. Industry demand for such skilled employees, however, exceeds the number of personnel available, and the competition for attracting and retaining these employees is intense. Because of this intense competition for skilled employees, we may be unable to retain our existing personnel or attract additional qualified employees to keep up with future business needs. If this should happen, our business, operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.


In addition, we intend to hire business development and marketing personnel and advisors to promote and market the biotechnology that we develop. We cannot assure you that we will be able to recruit and retain qualified personnel and advisors to perform these functions. Our inability to hire and then retain such personnel, advisors and scientists could have a materially adverse effect on our business and our projects.


Our investments in other entities may not be successful or may be illiquid for many years.


Evolutionary Genomics owns shares of series A-2 preferred stock in Vet DC, Inc., a Delaware corporation which is focused on developing pet therapeutic products. Vet DC, Inc. is related to the Evolutionary Genomics through common ownership and management. The investment was made for purposes of capital appreciation and from excess cash reserves. VetDC, Inc. is a private company with no plans to become publicly traded. There may never be a market for these shares and there can be no assurance that VetDC, Inc. will be successful with their business plan.




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We may pursue future growth through strategic acquisitions and alliances which may not yield anticipated benefits and may adversely affect our operating results, financial condition and existing business.


We may seek to grow in the future through strategic acquisitions in order to complement and expand our business. The success of our acquisition strategy will depend on, among other things:


·

the availability of suitable candidates;


·

competition from other companies for the purchase of available candidates;


·

our ability to value those candidates accurately and negotiate favorable terms for those acquisitions;


·

the availability of funds to finance acquisitions;


·

the ability to establish new informational, operational and financial systems to meet the needs of our business;


·

the ability to achieve anticipated synergies, including with respect to complementary products; and


·

the availability of management resources to oversee the integration and operation of the acquired businesses.


If we are not successful in integrating acquired businesses and completing acquisitions in the future, we may be required to reevaluate our acquisition strategy. We also may incur substantial expenses and devote significant management time and resources in seeking to complete acquisitions. Acquired businesses may fail to meet our performance expectations. If we do not achieve the anticipated benefits of an acquisition as rapidly as expected, or at all, investors or analysts may not perceive the same benefits of the acquisition as we do. If these risks materialize, our stock price could be materially adversely affected.


We may not obtain the necessary permits and authorizations to operate our business.

 

We may not be able to obtain or maintain the necessary licenses, permits, authorizations or accreditations, or may only be able to do so at great cost, to operate our cannabis-related business. In addition, we may not be able to comply fully with the wide variety of laws and regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Failure to comply with or to obtain the necessary licenses, permits, authorizations or accreditations could result in restrictions on our ability to operate our cannabis business, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

If we incur substantial liability from litigation, complaints, or enforcement actions, our financial condition could suffer.

 

Our participation in the cannabis industry may lead to litigation, formal or informal complaints, enforcement actions, and inquiries by various federal, state, or local governmental authorities against these subsidiaries. Litigation, complaints, and enforcement actions involving these subsidiaries could consume considerable amounts of financial and other corporate resources, which could have a negative impact on our sales, revenue, profitability, and growth prospects.


Competition in agricultural biotechnology has significantly affected and will continue to affect our revenue and results of operations.


Many companies engage in research and development of plant biotechnology and breeding and speed in getting a new product to market can be a significant competitive advantage. Our competitors’ success could render the biotechnology that we identify as less competitive, resulting in reduced sales compared to our expectations or past results. We expect to see increasing competition from agricultural biotechnology firms and from major agrichemical, seed and food companies. The extent to which we can realize cash and profit from our business will depend on our ability to control research costs, predict and respond effectively to competitor products and marketing; and develop new products and services attractive to our customers.




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Our customers are subject to extensive regulation affecting their use of our biotechnology, which may affect our revenue and profitability.


Regulatory and legislative requirements affect the development and distribution of products made from the biotechnology that we produce, including the testing and planting of seeds containing our biotechnology traits and the import of crops grown from those seeds, and non-compliance can harm our revenue and profitability. Obtaining testing, planting and import approvals for seeds or biotechnology traits can be time-consuming and costly, with no guarantee of success. The failure to receive necessary permits or approvals could have near- and long-term effects on our ability to sell some current and future biotechnology. Concern about unintended but unavoidable trace amounts (sometimes called “adventitious presence”) of commercial biotechnology traits in conventional (non-biotechnology) seed, or in the grain or products produced from conventional or organic crops, among other things, could lead to increased regulation or legislation, which may include: liability transfer mechanisms that may include financial protection insurance; possible restrictions or moratoria on testing, planting or use of biotechnology traits; and requirements for labeling and traceability, which requirements may cause food processors and food companies to avoid biotechnology and select non-biotechnology crop sources and can affect farmer seed purchase decisions and, ultimately the sale and use of the biotechnology that we produce. Legislation encouraging or discouraging the planting of specific crops can also harm our sales.


The degree of public acceptance or perceived public acceptance of products made from our biotechnology can affect our sales and results of operations by affecting planting approvals, regulatory requirements and farmer purchase decisions.


Some opponents of the use of biotechnology in agriculture raise public concern about the potential for adverse effects of products produced using genetic information that we provide to our customers on human or animal health, other plants and the environment. The potential for adventitious presence of commercial biotechnology traits in conventional seed, or in the grain or products produced from conventional or organic crops, is another factor that can affect general public acceptance of these traits. Public concern can affect the timing of, and whether our customers are able to obtain, government approvals. Even after approvals are granted, public concern may lead to increased regulation or legislation or litigation concerning prior regulatory approvals, which could affect our sales and results of operations by affecting planting approvals, and may adversely affect sales of our customers’ products to farmers, due to their concerns about available markets for the sale of crops or other products derived from biotechnology which may lead to less demand from our customers. In addition, opponents of agricultural biotechnology have attacked farmers’ fields and facilities used by agricultural biotechnology companies, and may launch future attacks against farmers’ fields and our field testing sites and research, production, or other facilities, which could affect our sales and our costs.


We are dependent upon other companies to integrate biotechnology that we have licensed to them into their breeding operations for our future license revenue.


We perform research for other entities under grant and research agreements that provide service revenue. In addition to the service revenue, our long term profitability depends on the commercialization of the biotechnology that we provide to other companies for their commercial breeding lines. The extent to which our biotechnology is integrated into these breeding lines is largely outside of our control and can take many years. If our biotechnology is not integrated into breeding lines, we may not realize license revenue which may affect our results of operations.


The biotechnology industry is subject to rapid technological change, and if we fail to keep up with such change, our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely impacted.


Biotechnology has undergone and is subject to rapid and significant change. We expect that the technologies associated with biotechnology research and development will continue to develop rapidly. Our failure to keep pace with such rapid change could result in our products becoming obsolete and we may be unable to recoup any expenses incurred with developing such products, which may adversely affect our future revenues and financial condition.




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The Company may be required to expend substantial sums in order to bring it into compliance with the various reporting requirements applicable to public companies and/or to prepare required financial statements, and such efforts may harm operating results or be unsuccessful altogether.


We are subject to many of the requirements applicable to public companies, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which requires that the combined company evaluate and report on its system of internal controls. If the combined company’s finance and accounting staff or internal controls over financial reporting are inadequate, it may be required to hire additional staff and incur substantial legal and accounting costs to address such inadequacies. Moreover, the combined company cannot be certain that its remedial measures to correct current material weaknesses will be effective. Any failure to implement required or improved controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation, could harm the combined company’s operating results or increase its risk of material weaknesses in internal controls.


Members of our management team have significant influence over us.


Our officers and directors own, directly or indirectly approximately 40.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock, excluding options and warrants. Including options and warrants, our officers and directors own, directly or indirectly, approximately 41.0% of the outstanding shares of common stock. These stockholders, therefore, have a controlling influence in determining the outcome of any corporate transaction or other matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including Mergers, consolidations and the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, election of directors, and other significant corporate actions. The interests of these stockholders may differ from the interests of our other stockholders.


Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Nevada law may have anti-takeover effects that could discourage, delay or prevent a change in control, which may cause our stock price to decline.


Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and law could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if closing such a transaction would be beneficial to our stockholders. We are authorized to issue up to 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock. This preferred stock may be issued in one or more series, the terms of which may be determined at the time of issuance by our board of directors without further action by stockholders. The terms of any series of preferred stock may include voting rights (including the right to vote as a series on particular matters), preferences as to dividend, liquidation, conversion and redemption rights and sinking fund provisions. We currently have no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding. The issuance of any preferred stock could materially adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock and existing holders of preferred stock, and therefore, reduce the value of those securities. In particular, specific rights granted to future holders of preferred stock could be used to restrict our ability to merge with, or sell our assets to, a third party and thereby preserve control by the present management.


Provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and law also could have the effect of discouraging potential acquisition proposals or making a tender offer or delaying or preventing a change in control, including changes a stockholder might consider favorable. Such provisions may also prevent or frustrate attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our management. In particular, the certificate of incorporation and bylaws and law, as applicable, among other things:


·

provide the board of directors with the ability to alter the bylaws without stockholder approval;


·

place limitations on the removal of directors;


·

provide that the Board of Directors may change the size of the Board; and


·

provide that vacancies on the board of directors may be filled by a majority of directors in office, although less than a quorum.


These provisions may delay or prevent someone from acquiring or merging with us, which may cause the market price of our common stock to decline.




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We do not foresee paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future and, as a result, our investors’ sole source of gain, if any, will depend on capital appreciation, if any.


We do not plan to declare or pay any cash dividends on our shares of common stock in the foreseeable future and currently intend to retain any future earnings for funding growth. As a result, investors should not rely on an investment in our securities if they require the investment to produce dividend income. Capital appreciation, if any, of our shares may be investors’ sole source of gain for the foreseeable future. Moreover, investors may not be able to resell their shares of our common stock at or above the price they paid for them.


The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources, divert management’s attention and affect our ability to attract and retain executive management and qualified board members.


As a public company, we are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the listing requirements of The OTC Stock Market and other applicable securities rules and regulations. Compliance with these rules and regulations will increase our legal and financial compliance costs, make some activities more difficult, time-consuming or costly and increase demand on our systems and resources. The Exchange Act requires, among other things, that we file annual, quarterly and current reports with respect to our business and operating results. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. In order to maintain and, if required, improve our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting to meet this standard, significant resources and management oversight may be required. As a result, management’s attention may be diverted from other business concerns, which could adversely affect our business and operating results. We will need to hire additional employees in the future or engage outside consultants to help us comply with these requirements, which will increase our costs and expenses. Specifically, management identified the following control deficiencies: (1) the Company has not properly segregated duties as one or two individuals initiate, authorize, and complete all transactions. The Company has not implemented measures that would prevent the individuals from overriding the internal control system. The Company does not believe that this control deficiency has resulted in deficient financial reporting because the Chief Financial Officer is aware of his responsibilities under the SEC’s reporting requirements and personally certifies the financial reports. (2) The Company has installed accounting software that does not prevent erroneous or unauthorized changes to previous reporting periods and does not provide an adequate audit trail of entries made in the accounting software.


In addition, changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate governance and public disclosure create uncertainty for public companies, increase legal and financial compliance costs and make some activities more time-consuming. These laws, regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations, in many cases due to their lack of specificity, and, as a result, their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance is provided by regulatory and governing bodies. This could result in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and governance practices. We intend to invest resources to comply with evolving laws, regulations and standards, and this investment may result in increased general and administrative expenses and a diversion of management’s time and attention from our business activities to compliance activities. If our efforts to comply with new laws, regulations and standards differ from the activities intended by regulatory or governing bodies, regulatory authorities may initiate legal proceedings against us and our business may be adversely affected.


Being a public company and the associated public company rules and regulations make it more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance, and we may be required to accept reduced coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain coverage. These factors could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified members of our board of directors, particularly to serve on our audit committee and compensation committee, and qualified executive officers.


As a result of disclosure of information in filings required of a public company, our business and financial condition has become more visible, which we believe may result in threatened or actual litigation. If such claims are successful, our business and operating results would be adversely affected, and even if the claims do not result in litigation or are resolved in our favor, these claims, and the time and resources necessary to resolve them, could divert the resources of our management and adversely affect our business and operating results.




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As a result of being a public company, we are obligated to develop and maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting. We may not complete our analysis of our internal control over financial reporting in a timely manner, or these internal controls may not be determined to be effective, which may adversely affect investor confidence in our company and, as a result, the value of our common stock.


We are required pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to furnish a report by management on, among other things, the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. This assessment needs to include disclosure of any material weaknesses identified by our management in our internal control over financial reporting. We also are required to disclose changes made in our internal control and procedures on a quarterly basis. Eventually, we may be required to obtain a statement that our independent registered public accounting firm has issued an opinion on our internal control over financial reporting.


As we are unable to assert that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or, if when required, our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to express an opinion on the effectiveness of our internal controls, we could lose investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which would cause the price of our common stock to decline, and we may be subject to investigation or sanctions by the SEC.


Our ability to use our net operating loss carry-forwards and certain other tax attributes is limited by Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code.


Subject to certain limitations, a corporation may offset a net operating loss carryforward against profit earned in a future year to determine its U.S. federal income tax expenses for such year. Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 limit a corporation’s ability to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes (including research credits) to offset future federal taxable income or tax if, in general, the corporation experiences a cumulative ownership change of more than 50% over any rolling three year period. State net operating loss carryforwards (and certain other tax attributes) may be similarly limited. For the year ended December 31, 2015, we recorded no state tax liability. An ownership change can therefore result in significantly greater tax liabilities than a corporation would incur in the absence of such a change and any increased liabilities could adversely affect the corporation’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.

As of December 31, 2015, we had available total federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $3,772,000, which expire in the years 2027 through 2033. We have not completed our analysis of any potential Section 382 ownership changes for the year ended December 31, 2015.


Additional ownership changes may occur in the future as a result of additional equity offerings or events over which we will have little or no control, including purchases and sales of our equity by our five-percent security holders, the emergence of new five-percent security holders, redemptions of our securities or certain changes in the ownership of any of our five percent security holders.


If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline.


The trading market for our common stock depends in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. We do not currently have and may never obtain research coverage by securities and industry analysts. If no securities or industry analysts commence coverage of our company, the trading price for our stock would be negatively impacted. If we obtain securities or industry analyst coverage and if one or more of the analysts who covers us downgrades our stock, or publishes unfavorable research about our business, our stock price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of us or fails to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our stock could decrease, which could cause our stock price and trading volume to decline.


ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS


Not applicable.




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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES


The Company has no properties and at this time has no agreements to acquire any properties. The Company currently maintains a rent free mailing address at 1026 Anaconda Drive, Castle Rock, CO  80108, which is the address of the office of its Chief Executive Officer and lab facilities on lease at 1801 Sunset Place, Unit C, Longmont CO 80501.


ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


The Company is not a party to any pending legal proceedings, and no such proceedings are known to be contemplated.


ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES


Not applicable.



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PART II


ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES


There is only a very limited market for the Company's securities.  The Company’s securities are included on the bulletin board under the symbol FNAM. As of December 31, 2015, there were outstanding options for 220,000 shares of common stock and outstanding warrants to purchase 113,479 shares of common stock. The Company has no obligations to register any of its shares of common stock under the Securities Act of 1933. As of February 15, 2016, 32,204 of the Company’s outstanding shares were eligible for transfer without registration under the Securities Act.


As of February 15, 2016, there were approximately 350 holders of the Company's common stock.


No dividends have been paid by the Company on any of its securities since the renewal of its charter and such dividends are not contemplated in the foreseeable future.


ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA


 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service and grant revenue

 

$

262,924

 

 

$

348,031

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

$

116,348

 

 

$

(192,102

)

Operating expenses

 

$

839,206

 

 

$

798,315

 

Net loss

 

$

(285,999

)

 

$

(1,398,967

)

 

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

$

3,170,830

 

 

$

1,358,345

 

Liabilities

 

$

253,752

 

 

$

176,465

 

Preferred stock

 

$

 

 

$

1,341,168

 

Stockholders’ equity (deficit)

 

$

2,917,078

 

 

$

(157,991

)


ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DICUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Audited Financial Statements and related notes included elsewhere in this 10-K. The following discussion includes certain forward-looking statements. For a discussion of important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results referred to in the forward-looking statements, see Risk Factors and Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements .


Recent Highlights of Evolutionary Genomics


·

During 2013, Evolutionary Genomics finished a research project for SmithBucklin Corporation on behalf of the United Soybean Board for the validation, in transgenic soybeans, of candidate genes for mitigating losses caused by soybean cyst nematodes.


·

During 2013, Evolutionary Genomics received results from our contracted independent lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison confirming that Evolutionary Genomics gene, EG261, has a significant impact on resistance to soybean cyst nematodes.


·

During 2014 and 2015, Evolutionary Genomics identified additional genes that we believe have an impact on pest/disease resistance in soybeans and other crops.





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·

On April 29, 2014, the United States Patent Office issued patent number 13,949,035 to Evolutionary Genomics for DIRIGNET GENE EG261 AND ITS ORTHOLOGS AND PARALOGS AND THEIR USES FOR PATHOGEN RESISTANCE IN PLANTS.


·

During 2013, Evolutionary Genomics engaged with the University of Florida for the independent lab validation of the sweetness and salt resistance genes in tomatoes. Evolutionary Genomics received results of this validation testing in 2015 confirming the impact of these genes on sweetness.


·

During 2014 and 2015 and continuing into 2016, Evolutionary Genomics engaged the University of Missouri for the two generation, whole plant validation of the soybean pest resistance genes.  Preliminary results on the first generation are expected in March 2016 with final results expected in the fall of 2016.

 

Audited Consolidated Results of Operations:


 

 

Year Ended

 

 

Year Ended

 

 

 

December 31, 2015

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

% of Revenue

 

 

Amount

 

 

% of Revenue

 

Service and grant revenue

 

$

262,924

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

348,031

 

 

 

100.0

%

Cost of services sold

 

 

146,576

 

 

 

55.7

%

 

 

540,133

 

 

 

155.2

%

Gross profit (loss)

 

 

116,348

 

 

 

44.3

%

 

 

(192,102

)

 

 

-55.2

%

  Research and development

 

 

416,160

 

 

 

158.3

%

 

 

115,725

 

 

 

33.3

%

  Salaries and benefits

 

 

128,929

 

 

 

49.0

%

 

 

212,021

 

 

 

60.9

%

  General and administrative

 

 

294,117

 

 

 

111.9

%

 

 

470,569

 

 

 

135.2

%

Total operating expenses

 

 

839,206

 

 

 

319.2

%

 

 

798,315

 

 

 

229.4

%

Operating (loss)

 

 

(722,858

)

 

 

-274.9

%

 

 

(990,417

)

 

 

-284.6

%

Other income and (expenses)

 

 

436,859

 

 

 

166.2

%

 

 

(409,847

)

 

 

-117.8

%

Net loss

 

(285,999

)

 

 

-108.8

%

 

(1,400,264

)

 

 

-402.3

%


Service and Grant Revenue


Service and grant revenue decreased $85,107, or 24.5%, to $262,924 for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $348,031 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in service revenue received from EG I, LLC partially offset by grant revenue received from the State of Colorado Advanced Industries Grant.


Cost of Services Sold


Cost of services sold decreased $393,557, or 72.9%, to $146,576 for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $540,133 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease was primarily due to decreased costs on our project for EG I, LLC and on our grant project for Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As a percentage of revenue, cost of services sold decreased to 55.7% for the year ended December 31, 2015 from 155.2% for the year ended December 31, 2014.


Operating Expenses


Operating expenses increased $40,891, or 5.1%, to $839,206 for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $798,315 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and increased to 319.2% of revenue from 229.4% of revenue. Operating expenses consist of research and development expense, salaries and benefits and general and administrative expense. Changes in these items are described below.


Research and Development


Research and development increased $300,435, or 259.6%, to $416,160 for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $115,725 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase was primarily due to increased costs incurred on our pest resistance projects. As a percentage of revenue, research and development increased to 158.3% for the year ended December 31, 2015 from 33.3% for the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily due to increased costs incurred on our pest resistance projects.  



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Salaries and Benefits


Salaries and benefits decreased $83,092, or 39.2%, to $128,929 for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $212,021 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease was primarily due to decreased general salaries, decreased board of directors’ fees and decreased stock compensation during the year ended December 31, 2015. As a percentage of revenue, salaries and benefits decreased to 49.0% for the year ended December 31, 2015 from 60.9% for the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily due to decreased general salaries, decreased board of directors’ fees and decreased stock compensation during the year ended December 31, 2015.


General and Administrative


General and administrative expenses decreased $176,452, or 37.5%, to $294,117 for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $470,569 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease was primarily due to decreased professional fees paid to attorneys, accountants and consultants related to our merger. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to 111.9% for the year ended December 31, 2015 from 135.2% for the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily due decreased professional fees paid to attorneys, accountants and consultants related to our merger.


Other Income and (Expenses)


Total other income and (expenses) increased $846,706, or 206.6%, to an income of $436,859 for the year ended December 31, 2015 from an expense of $(409,847) for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase was primarily due to the gain recognized on our investment in EG I, LLC in conjunction with our merger. As a percentage of revenue, other income and (expenses) changed to 166.2% for the year ended December 31, 2015 from (117.8%) for the year ended December 31, 2014.


Income Taxes


The Company records a valuation allowance for certain temporary differences for which it is more likely than not that it will not receive future tax benefits. It assesses its past earnings history and trends, sales backlogs, and projections of future net income. The Company recorded a valuation allowance for the entire amount of the net deferred tax asset because of our history of net losses and its decision that it is unlikely to recognize sufficient net income to realize the benefit of these assets over time until such time that the Company has had a reasonable history of net income. The change in the valuation allowance during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was an increase of $83,000 and $486,000, respectively. We will continue to review this valuation allowance and make adjustments as appropriate.


As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company maintained federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carry-forwards of $3,772,000 and $3,565,000, respectively.  Use of NOL carry-forwards are limited by the provisions of section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. As of December 31, 2015, we also maintained a general business tax credit carryover of approximately $200,000 related to its qualifying research and development activities. The NOL carry-forwards and tax credits expire in the years 2027 through 2033.


Net Loss


Net loss decreased $1,114,265, or 79.6%, to $285,999 for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $1,400,264 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease was primarily due to decreased costs of services sold, decreased salaries and wages, decreased professional fees and increased other income partially offset by increased research and development costs and decreased revenue.


Financial Condition


The Company’s working capital decreased $563,473 to $46,011 as of December 31, 2015 from $609,484 as of December 31, 2014 primarily due the net loss from operations.




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Liquidity and Capital Resources


The Company has historically financed operations through cash flows from operations and equity transactions. Net cash used in operating activities was $590,043 for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to $687,060 for the year ended December 31, 2014. The $97,017, or 14.1%, decrease was primarily due to the decreased net loss. Net cash flows from investing activities of $134,284, for the year ended December 31, 2015, compares to net cash used for investing activities of $1,467,678 for the year ended December 31, 2014.  During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company purchased property and equipment, made a distribution to shareholders connected with the acquisition of Fona, Inc. and invested in EG I, LLC, trading securities and VetDC, Inc. compared to selling portions of these investments in the year ended December 31, 2015. Net cash provided from financing activities was $0 for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to $2,040,640 for the year ended December 31, 2014 due to the issuance of common stock and proceeds from the exercise of common stock options and warrants.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have a material current effect, or that are reasonably likely to have a material future effect, on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources.


Contractual Obligations


The Company leases its operating facility and prepaid twelve months of rent on June 16, 2014 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.  The lease was extended and the second year rent of $27,500 will be paid monthly installments of $2,291 per month during the second year.  Renewals are by mutual agreement.  The Company recorded $0 and $13,750 of prepaid rent as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The Company’s rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $27,500 and $24,750, respectively.


Critical Accounting Policies


Principals of Consolidation: These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.


Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.


Trading Securities: The Company’s short-term investments are comprised of equity securities, all of which are classified as trading securities and are carried at their fair value based on the quoted market prices of the securities at December 31, 2015 and 2014. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in net earnings. For purpose of determining realized gains and losses, the cost of securities sold is based on specific identification.


Intangible Assets: Intangible assets include research in progress and patents on the Company’s core technology for gene identification, which are amortized over their expected useful life of 20 years using the straight-line method. Costs incurred to renew intangible assets are expensed in the period incurred, while costs incurred to extend the lives of intangible assets are capitalized and amortized over the remaining useful life of the asset.




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Investment in VetDC, Inc.: As of November 1, 2013, the Company committed to making a $201,924 investment for 201,924 shares of series A-2 preferred stock in VetDC, Inc., a Delaware C corporation, which is focused on developing pet therapeutic products. VetDC, Inc. is related to the Company through common ownership and management. The investment was made for purposes of capital appreciation and from the Company’s excess cash reserves. The Company accounts for its investment in VetDC, Inc. using the cost method. The carrying amount of the investment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $171,924 and $201,924, respectively. VetDC, Inc. is the only cost method investment that the Company owns. The Company is exempt from estimating interim fair values because the investment does not meet the definition of a publicly traded company. The fair value of the investment was not measured as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 because no identified events or changes in circumstances have occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment.  


Revenue Recognition: The Company recognizes revenue where persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Service revenues are generally recognized as fees for service contracts, including payments for Company personnel on a per-day basis and reimbursement for subcontractors and supplies on a cost-incurred basis. Under our milestone-based contracts, consideration associated with at-risk substantive performance milestones is recognized as revenue upon the achievement of the related milestone, as defined in the respective contracts. Advance project payments are recorded as customer deposits. There were no customer deposits as of December 31, 2014 and 2015.


In our Master Services Agreement with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we grant them a royalty-free license for use of intellectual property developed in low-income economies and lower-middle-income economies according to the World Bank classification and expressly excludes all of North America and Europe. The Company retains all rights to the use of intellectual property outside of these regions. In our Agreement for Contract Services with SmithBucklin Corporation on behalf of the United Soybean Board, we have agreed to provide royalty payments of 10% of product and/or licensing revenue that we receive not to exceed 150% of the grant amount. The maximum that we would be required to pay under these provisions is $393,714 (Note 10).  


Research and Development: Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. In instances where we enter into agreements with third parties for research and development activities, we may prepay for services at the initiation of the contract. We record the prepayment as a prepaid asset and amortize the asset into research and development expense over the period of time the contracted research and development services are performed.


ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK


Not applicable.


ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA


The information required by this item appears beginning on page F-1 following the signature pages of this report and is incorporated herein by reference.


ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE


There are no disagreements with the accountants on accounting and financial disclosures.




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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures


Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be included in our reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective at these reasonable assurance levels for the reasons stated below.


The Company’s internal control system is designed to provide reasonable cost-effective assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. There is no assurance that our disclosure controls or our internal controls over financial reporting can prevent all errors. An internal control system, no matter how well designed and operated, has inherent limitations, including the possibility of human error. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error may occur and not be detected. We monitor our disclosure controls and internal controls and make modifications as we believe appropriate given our financial resources and limited level of activities. Our intent in this regard is that our disclosure controls and our internal controls will improve as systems change and conditions warrant.


Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting


The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.


Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. Furthermore, smaller reporting companies such as the Company face additional limitations. Smaller reporting companies employ fewer individuals and find it difficult to properly segregate duties. Often, one or two individuals control every aspect of our operation and are in a position to override any system of internal control. Additionally, smaller reporting companies tend to utilize general accounting software packages that lack a rigorous set of software controls.


Our management, with the participation of the President, evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control — 1992 Integrated Framework. Based on this evaluation, our management, with the participation of the President, concluded that, as of December 31, 2015, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective due to the material weaknesses in the system of internal control described below.


Specifically, management identified the following control deficiencies: (1) the Company has not properly segregated duties as one or two individuals initiate, authorize, and complete all transactions. The Company has not implemented measures that would prevent the individuals from overriding the internal control system. The Company does not believe that this control deficiency has resulted in deficient financial reporting because the Chief Financial Officer is aware of his responsibilities under the SEC’s reporting requirements and personally certifies the financial reports. (2) The Company has installed accounting software that does not prevent erroneous or unauthorized changes to previous reporting periods and does not provide an adequate audit trail of entries made in the accounting software.



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Accordingly, while the Company has identified certain material weaknesses in its system of internal control over financial reporting, it believes that it has taken reasonable cost-effective steps to ascertain that the financial information contained in this report is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Management has determined that current resources would be appropriately applied elsewhere and when resources permit, they will alleviate material weaknesses through various steps.


Changes in internal controls


Our Certifying Officers have indicated that there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting or other factors that could significantly affect such controls subsequent to the date of his evaluation, and there were no such control actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.


ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION


None.





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PART III.


ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE


Officers and Directors


The following table sets forth certain information concerning each of the Company’s directors and executive officers:


Name

 

Age

 

Position

Steve B. Warnecke

 

58

 

Chairman of the Board, President, CEO, CFO

Walter Messier

 

60

 

Treasurer, Secretary

Virginia Orndorff

 

65

 

Director

Mark Boggess

 

55

 

Director


Compliance with Section 16 (a) of the Exchange Act


Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our officers, directors and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of our ordinary shares to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. These reporting persons are also required to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. Based solely upon a review of such Forms, we believe that during the year ended December 31, 2015 there were no delinquent filers.


Code of Conduct


Committees


We have not formed an Audit Committee, Compensation Committee or Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee as of the filing of this report. Our Board of Directors performs the principal functions of an Audit Committee. We currently do not have an audit committee financial expert on our Board of Directors.  We believe that an audit committee financial expert is not required because the cost of hiring an audit committee financial expert to act as one of our directors and to be a member of an Audit Committee outweighs the benefits of having an audit committee financial expert at this time. However, we intend to implement a comprehensive corporate governance program, including establishing various board committees in the future.


There are no agreements or understandings for any officer or director to resign at the request of another person and none of the above named officers and directors are acting on behalf of or will act at the direction of any other person.


There is no family relationship between any director or executive officer of the company.


The board of directors presently has no committees.


Set forth below are the names of all directors and executive officers of the Company, all positions and offices with the Company held by each such person, the period during which he has served as such, and the business experience of such persons during at least the last five years:




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Steve B. Warnecke was appointed Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary and member of the board of directors of the Company on June 6, 2014, and became its principal executive officer as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board on October 1, 2014. Mr. Warnecke has served as a member of the board of directors of Evolutionary Genomics since September 2010 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer in November 2010. Mr. Warnecke has served part-time roles as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Financial Officer for VetDC, Inc. since November 2012 and Senior Vice President of Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation and Chairman of Children’s Partners Foundation (supporting Children’s Hospitals and cystic fibrosis research) since November 2011. He has also been a member of the Board of Directors of CereScan since October 2014 and Bone Biologics, Inc. since November 2014 Previously, Mr. Warnecke served as Lead Independent Director and Audit Committee Chair for Evolving Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOL, an international telecom software company) from 2003 to January 2011, as Chief Financial Officer of Targeted Medical Pharma, Inc. from January 2011 to May 2011, as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors for Bacterin International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONE), a biologics and medical device company from 2008 to 2010, Chief Financial Officer for The Children’s Hospital Foundation from 2003 to 2008, member of the Board of Directors of Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. in 2011, member of the Board of Directors of Boppy Company from 2005 to 2008, Senior Vice-President of Strategic Planning for First Data/Western Union (NYSE: FDC) from 2001 to 2002 and Chief Financial Officer for Frontier Airlines (former NASDAQ company acquired by Republic Airways) from 1999 to 2001. Mr. Warnecke graduated from the University of Iowa with a BBA in Accounting, Finance and Management and passed the Certified Public Accountant exam in 1979.


Virginia Orndorff was appointed as a director of the Company on October 1, 2014. She has served as a member of the Evolutionary Genomics board of directors since 2000. From February 2015 to the present, Ms. Orndorff has served as Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development. Since February 2012 Ms. Orndorff has served as Chief Executive Officer of SixOne Solutions, LLC, an early-stage oncology company. She has served on Colorado’s State Board of Pharmacy since March 2012. She served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Evolutionary Genomics from 2000 to November 2010. From 1997 to 2000, Ms. Orndorff served as Vice President then President and Chief Executive Officer of GenoPlex, Inc. of Denver and served as Director of Technology/Business Development of NeXstar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. of Boulder, Colorado, from 1993 to 1997. From 1989 to 1993 she served as the Director of Biotechnology Programs for the Colorado Advanced Technology Institute in Denver. Ms. Orndorff was employed by the Georgia Institute of Technology as Manager of a biotechnology start-up incubator (the Health Science Technology Center) from 1987 to 1989; prior to that for eight years by Genex Corporation of Gaithersburg, Maryland, first as a Laboratory Supervisor then as Manager of Technology Assessment. From 1975 to 1979, Ms. Orndorff had served as a Microbiologist at Stanford Research Institute. She received a BA in Biology from the University of California at Santa Cruz, an MA in Microbiology from California State University at San Jose, and an MBA from Loyola College (where she graduated second in her class).




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Mark Boggess, Ph.D . was appointed as a director of the Company on October 1, 2014. He has served as a director of Evolutionary Genomics since 2010. Dr. Boggess has a diverse background in the animal sciences and animal industries. Born and raised on a typical Iowa farm, he served as a swine and beef cattle extension specialist with the University of Idaho in Twin Falls from 1990 to 1994 he was responsible for all swine extension and educational programming and served as the animal breeding resource specialist for the University beef extension team. From 1994 to 2004, Dr. Boggess served as President of Salmon Creek Farms, LLC where was responsible for development of the Salmon Creek Farms Natural Pork program and branded product line, at Independent Meat Company in Twin Falls, ID. From 2004 to 2009, Dr. Boggess assumed the position of Director of Animal Science for the National Pork Board where he was responsible for program direction and industry funding coordination for research in pork quality; nutritional efficiency; sow lifetime productivity; genomics-genetics; alternatives to antimicrobials; production-management systems and bio-technology. Dr. Boggess also served as the National Pork Board liaison for animal science to producers, academia, media, regulators and the National Pork Producers Council and directed numerous pork industry based advisory groups. From 2009 to 2014, Dr. Boggess served as the National Program Leader for Food Animal Production and the National Program Leader for Pasture, Forage and Rangeland Systems for the USDA Agriculture Research Service in Beltsville, Maryland. In this role, Dr. Boggess directed ARS research for diverse programs in genetics and genomics, nutrition, reproductive physiology, animal welfare and meat quality. Dr. Boggess also directed research to improve pasture and rangeland management practices and land-use strategies, improve and restore the ecology of western rangelands and improve the capacity and efficiency of forage based food animal production systems. Currently, Dr. Boggess serves as the Director of the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, WI. The USDFRC is unique in the world in that research programs are fully integrated and include research and expertise in soil science/ecology, forage breeding and management, forage handling and environmental engineering, animal nutrition, animal genetics/genomics, nutrient cycling/waste management, and dairy systems sustainability and management. In this role Dr. Boggess manages and directs the research programs for 21 scientists and approximately 75 support staff. The USDFRC includes two research farms in rural Wisconsin as well as offices and laboratories on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Boggess attended Iowa State University receiving a BS degree in Animal Science in 1983. After receiving an MS degree from Cornell University with a major in Animal Breeding in 1985, Dr. Boggess returned to Iowa State University, receiving his PhD in 1990, also in Animal Breeding.


Walter Messier, Ph.D. was appointed Secretary and Treasurer of the Company on October 1, 2014. He is a Founder of Evolutionary Genomics and has served as its Chief Technology Officer since 2000 and has served as its Secretary since 2007. Dr. Messier has published in such prestigious scientific journals as Nature, Nature Medicine, Current Biology, and Science. Dr. Messier is recognized as an authority on the use and interpretation of Ka/Ks algorithms. Dr. Messier’s research on the detection of molecular-level positive selection in the primates is well known. In addition to the research programs Dr. Messier developed and spearheads at Evolutionary Genomics, he is currently collaborating with colleagues in several areas, including identification and validation of novel targets for breast cancer therapeutics, identification and validation of novel targets for HIV/AIDS therapeutics, the role of molecular Darwinian selection in human speciation, and creation of more powerful algorithms for the detection of molecular Darwinian selection. Dr. Messier received his Masters of Science from the State University of New York at New Paltz, and his Ph.D. from the University of Albany (State University of New York).




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CONFLICTS OF INTEREST


The Company’s officers and directors have in the past and may in the future be officers and directors of other companies. Consequently, they may have potential inherent conflicts of interest in serving as officers and directors of the Company.  Insofar as the officers and directors are engaged in other business activities, management anticipates it will not devote all of its time to the Company’s affairs. The officers and directors of the Company may in the future become shareholders, officers or directors of other companies which may be formed for the purpose of engaging in business activities similar to those conducted by the Company.  The Company does not currently have a right of first refusal pertaining to opportunities that come to management’s attention even if the opportunities relate to the Company’s proposed business operations.


The officers and directors are under no obligation to make any opportunities that come to their attention in the performance of their duties for any other companies or in any other manner available to the Company. Except as set forth above, the Company has not adopted any other conflict of interest policy with respect to such transactions.


ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION


The following table summarizes compensation of our executive officers:


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Option

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name and Position

 

Year

 

 

Salary

 

 

Bonus

 

 

Awards

 

 

Other

 

 

Total

 

Steve B. Warnecke

 

2015

 

 

$

120,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

120,000

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

2014

 

 

$

120,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

15,150

 

 

$

135,150

 

Chairman of the Board

 

2013

 

 

$

120,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

120,000

 

 

 

2012

 

 

$

120,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

26,883

 

 

$

 

 

$

146,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walter Messier

 

2015

 

 

$

124,823

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

124,823

 

Chief Technology Officer

 

2014

 

 

$

122,412

 

 

$

20,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

142,412

 

Secretary

 

2013

 

 

$

120,000

 

 

$

15,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

135,000

 

 

 

2012

 

 

$

100,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

33,856

 

 

$

 

 

$

133,856

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virginia Orndorff

 

2015

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Director

 

2014

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

15,150

 

 

$

15,150

 

 

 

2013

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

2012

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,313

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Boggess

 

2015

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Director

 

2014

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

37,150

 

 

$

37,150

 

 

 

2013

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

2012

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,313

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,313

 


The Company had no employment agreements as of December 31, 2015 and did not pay cash compensation to its directors in the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 or 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2013, Evolutionary Genomics issued an option grant for 20,000 shares each to Virginia Orndorff and Steve Warnecke. Each grant had a value of $4,313. For the year ending December 31, 2014, all three Directors received 4,500 shares of common stock for their participation on the Board valued at $15,150 for each Director. In addition, Director Mark Boggess received a grant of 20,000 shares of common stock on January 1, 2014 for consulting work performed valued at $22,000.




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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS


Principal Stockholders


The following table sets forth certain information as of February 15, 2016 regarding the beneficial ownership of the Company’s common stock by (i) each stockholder known by the Company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of our common stock, (ii) by each director and executive officer of the Company and (iii) by all executive officers and directors of the Company as a group. Each of the persons named in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to common stock beneficially owned.



 

 

Number of

 

Percentage

 

 

Shares Owned

 

of Shares

Name and Address

 

or Controlled

 

Owned

 

 

 

 

 

Steve B. Warnecke

 

2,052,840 (1)

 

34.90%

1026 Anaconda Drive

 

 

 

 

Castle Rock, CO  80108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virginia Orndorff

 

119,204 (2)

 

2.03%

1026 Anaconda Drive

 

 

 

 

Castle Rock, CO  80108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Boggess

 

26,000 (3)

 

0.44%

1026 Anaconda Drive

 

 

 

 

Castle Rock, CO  80108

 

 

 

 

 

Walter Messier

 

160,615 (4)

 

2.73%

1026 Anaconda Drive

 

 

 

 

Castle Rock, CO  80108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Officers and Directors as a Group (1)

 

2,358,659

 

40.10%

———————

(1)

Mr. Warnecke is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Company.

(2)

Ms. Orndorff is a Director of the Company.

(3)

Dr. Boggess is a Director of the Company.

(4)

Dr. Messier is the Company’s Treasurer and Secretary.



ITEMS 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS, RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE


We maintain a mailing address at the offices of our president, Steve B. Warnecke, located at 1026 Anaconda Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80108 for which we pay no rent. There have been no transactions or proposed transactions in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000 for the last two completed fiscal years in which any of our directors, executive officers of beneficial holders of more than 5% of the outstanding shares of common stock, or any of their respective relatives, spouses, associates or affiliates has had or will have any direct or material indirect interest.




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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES


Audit Fees


The aggregate fees billed during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 for professional services rendered by our principal accountant, Schumacher and Associates for the audit of our annual financial statements and quarterly reviews were $12,545 and $7,010, respectively. The aggregate fees billed during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 for professional services rendered by our principal accountant, EKS&H for the audit of our annual financial statements and quarterly reviews were $4,815 and zero, respectively.  In addition, EKS&H has billed us $12,091 through the date of this report.


Audit Related Fees


The Company incurred no fees for the year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 for audit related services by our principal accountant that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements, and not reported under Audit Fees above.


Tax Fees


For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no fees for professional services rendered by our principal accountant for tax preparation.


All Other Fees


We did not incur any fees for other professional services rendered by our principal accountant during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.




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PART IV.


ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULES


(a)

The following Exhibits are filed as part of this registration statement unless otherwise indicated:


Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

2.1

 

Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 2, 2015, by and among Fona, Inc., Evolutionary Genomics, Inc., EG I, LLC, Fona Merger Sub, Inc. and Fona Merger Sub, LLC.(1)

3.1

 

Form of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (2) **

3.2

 

Bylaws of the Company ( 3 )

4.1

 

Specimen Stock Certificate ( 4)

10.1

 

Equity Incentive Plan**

10.2

 

Tennessee State University Agreement**

10.3

 

Tennessee State University Amendment**

10.4

 

Fee for Services Agreement University of Missouri**

10.5

 

Contract for Services University of Missouri**

10.6

 

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation MSA**

10.7

 

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation WO 1**

10.8

 

State of Colorado Grant Agreement*

21.1

 

Subsidiaries of Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.*

31.1

 

Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

31.2

 

Certification of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

32.1

 

Certification of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

32.2

 

Certification of the Company’s Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document*

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*

———————

*

Filed herewith.

**

Previously filed.

(1)

Incorporated herein by reference.  Previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2015.

(2 )

Previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 23, 2015.

(3)

Incorporated herein by reference.  Previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant’s Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 23, 2010.

(4)

Previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 23, 2015.





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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.


 

EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS, INC.

 

 

 

February 18, 2016

By:

/s/ Steve B. Warnecke

 

Name:

Steve B. Warnecke

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer , Chief Financial Officer, President and Chairman of the Board


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


Signature

 

Title

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Steve B. Warnecke

    

President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Director (Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial/Accounting Officer)

    

February 18, 2016

Steve B. Warnecke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Virginia Orndorff

 

Director

 

February 18, 2016

Virginia Orndorff

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Mark Boggess

 

Director

 

February 18, 2016

Mark Boggess

 

 

 

 






30



 


Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014






Contents



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

F-2

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

F-3

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

F-4

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

F-5

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

F-6

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-7











F-1



 


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM




Board of Directors and Stockholders

Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Longmont, Colorado



We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2015. The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.


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


In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and subsidiary as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


/s/ EKS&H LLLP

EKS&H LLLP


February 18, 2016

Boulder, Colorado







F-2



 


Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2015 and 2014


 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A S S E T S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

3,823

 

 

$

459,583

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

16,148

 

 

 

40,631

 

Trading securities

 

 

257,698

 

 

 

269,694

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

22,094

 

 

 

16,041

 

Total current assets

 

 

299,763

 

 

 

785,949

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

138,826

 

 

 

164,334

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

2,560,317

 

 

 

32,007

 

Investment in VetDC, Inc.

 

 

171,924

 

 

 

201,924

 

Equity investment in EG I, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

174,131

 

Total non-current assets

 

 

2,871,067

 

 

 

572,396

 

Total assets

 

$

3,170,830

 

 

$

1,358,345

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L I A B I L I T I E S  A N D  S T O C K H O L D E R S '  EQUITY

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

139,850

 

 

$

59,500

 

Billings in excess of costs

 

 

113,902

 

 

 

116,965

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

253,752

 

 

 

176,465

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock subject to possible redemption, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 authorized, and no shares issued outstanding at December 31, 2015; 10,000,000 authorized at December 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 2,500,000 shares authorized, 1,219,244 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014; liquidation preference of $1,341,168

 

 

 

 

 

1,341,168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 780,000,000 shares authorized, 5,881,898 and 4,662,654 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively

 

 

5,882

 

 

 

3,853

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

12,699,467

 

 

 

9,340,428

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(9,788,271

)

 

 

(9,502,272

)

Total Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

 

2,917,078

 

 

 

(157,991

)

Non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

(1,297

)

Total equity (deficit)

 

 

2,917,078

 

 

 

(159,288

)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

3,170,830

 

 

$

1,358,345

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements




F-3



 


Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014


 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service revenue

 

$

262,924

 

 

$

348,031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of services sold

 

 

146,576

 

 

 

540,133

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

 

116,348

 

 

 

(192,102

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

416,160

 

 

 

115,725

 

Salaries and benefits

 

 

128,929

 

 

 

212,021

 

General and administrative

 

 

294,117

 

 

 

470,569

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

839,206

 

 

 

798,315

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating (loss)

 

 

(722,858

)

 

 

(990,417

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expenses):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income

 

 

57

 

 

 

775

 

Gain on investment in EG I, LLC

 

 

473,203

 

 

 

 

Realized loss on the sale of investments

 

 

(14,786

)

 

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on trading securities

 

 

25,049

 

 

 

(328,139

)

Equity method investment losses of EG I, LLC

 

 

(46,664

)

 

 

(82,483

)

Total other income (expenses)

 

 

436,859

 

 

 

(409,847

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

 

(285,999

)

 

 

(1,400,264

)

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 

1,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to common shareholders

 

$

(285,999

)

 

$

(1,398,967

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share, basic and diluted

 

$

(0.06

)

 

$

(0.31

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted

 

 

4,906,503

 

 

 

4,529,537

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements




F-4



 


Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity

December 31, 2015 and 2014


 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Minority

 

 

Stockholders'

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Interest

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2013

 

 

3,034,857

 

 

$

3,035

 

 

$

7,465,585

 

 

$

(8,103,305

)

 

$

 

 

$

(634,685

)

Issuance of Common Stock

 

 

657,001

 

 

 

657

 

 

 

1,970,346

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,971,003

 

Common Stock issued on option exercise

 

 

120,000

 

 

 

120

 

 

 

65,880

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

66,000

 

Common Stock issued on warrant exercise

 

 

3,306

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

3,634

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,637

 

Common Stock issued to consultant

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

21,980

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,000

 

Stock compensation

 

 

18,000

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

68,003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

68,021

 

Distribution to Fona Shareholders in connection with purchase of Fona, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(255,000

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(255,000

)

Net (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,398,967

)

 

 

(1,297

)

 

 

(1,400,264

)

Balance, December 31, 2014

 

 

3,853,164

 

 

$

3,853

 

 

$

9,340,428

 

 

$

(9,502,272

)

 

$

(1,297

)

 

$

(159,288

)

Stock compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,929

 

Shares issued for Acquisition of EG I, LLC

 

 

777,286

 

 

 

777

 

 

 

2,010,161

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,010,938

 

Issuance of Common Stock to Fona, Inc. shareholders

 

 

32,204

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,297

 

 

 

1,330

 

Conversion of Preferred Stock

 

 

1,219,244

 

 

 

1,219

 

 

 

1,339,949

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,341,168

 

Net (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(285,999

)

 

 

 

 

 

(285,999

)

Balance, December 31, 2015

 

 

5,881,898

 

 

$

5,882

 

 

$

12,699,467

 

 

$

(9,788,271

)

 

$

 

 

$

2,917,078

 


See notes to consolidated financial statements




F-5





Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014


 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(285,999

)

 

$

(1,400,264

)

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

28,111

 

 

 

10,788

 

Equity method investment losses

 

 

46,664

 

 

 

82,483

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

8,929

 

 

 

90,021

 

Realized gain on sale of investment in VetDC, Inc.

 

 

(4,500

)

 

 

 

Realized loss on sale of trading securities

 

 

19,286

 

 

 

 

Gain on investment in EG I, LLC

 

 

(473,203

)

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (gain) or loss on trading securities

 

 

(25,049

)

 

 

328,139

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

24,483

 

 

 

83,833

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(6,053

)

 

 

(10,541

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

80,350

 

 

 

11,516

 

Billings in excess of costs

 

 

(3,063

)

 

 

116,965

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

(590,044

)

 

 

(687,060

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

(163,641

)

Distribution to shareholders in connection with purchase of Fona, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

(255,000

)

Investment in EG I, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

(249,280

)

Cash received in acquisition of EG I, LLC

 

 

82,025

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of investment in VetDC, Inc.

 

 

34,500

 

 

 

 

Purchase of trading securities

 

 

 

 

 

(597,833

)

Proceeds from sale of trading securities

 

 

17,759

 

 

 

 

Payment of subscription payable

 

 

 

 

 

(201,924

)

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

134,284

 

 

 

(1,467,678

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

1,971,003

 

Proceeds from exercise of Common Stock warrants

 

 

 

 

 

3,637

 

Proceeds from exercise of Common Stock options

 

 

 

 

 

66,000

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

2,040,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash

 

 

(455,760

)

 

 

(114,098

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of year

 

 

459,583

 

 

 

573,681

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of year

 

$

3,823

 

 

$

459,583

 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock issued in acquisition of EG I, LLC

 

$

2,011,000

 

 

$

 


See notes to consolidated financial statements




F-6



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



Note 1: Business Activity


Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. (the “Company,” “We,” or “Our”) has developed a unique technology platform, the Adapted Traits Platform (“ATP”), to identify commercially valuable genes that control important traits in animals and plants. We are using the ATP to identify genes to improve crop plant traits such as yield, sugar content, biomass, drought tolerance, and pest/disease resistance. Our platform identifies key genes that have changed successfully to impart new or improved traits.


The Company performs its research on behalf of governmental organizations, non-profit foundations, and commercial entities and receives revenue from grants and commercial research contracts. These grants/contracts contain fixed-fee arrangements and may also have licensing provisions upon effective commercialization of research results. Successful commercialization may take many years to produce license royalty payments. Ownership of intellectual property developed in research projects varies from the Company retaining no rights to intellectual property, to joint ownership, to the Company retaining all rights.


During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company purchased 75.16% of the outstanding stock of Fona, Inc., (“Fona”) a public shell company for $255,000. As a public shell company does not constitute a business and the purchase was done in contemplation of a reverse merger, the Company accounted for the payment as a distribution to Fona, Inc. shareholders. The Company also entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger”), which was consummated on October 19, 2015. Further information about these transactions can be found in Note 13.


As a result of the Merger, Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Fona. For accounting purposes, the merger was treated as a reverse acquisition with Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. as the acquirer and Fona as the acquired party. As a result, the business and financial information included in the report is the business and financial information of Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. Pro-forma information has not been presented as the financial information of Fona was insignificant. Subsequent to the Merger, Fona, Inc. was renamed Evolutionary Genomics Inc.


In conjunction with the Merger, the Company acquired the remaining 77% of EG I, LLC. This transaction was accounted for as a business combination.


Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Principals of Consolidation : These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.


Use of Estimates : The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.


Cash : The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of six months or less when purchased to be cash.  


Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable are carried at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts, if an allowance is deemed necessary. On a periodic basis the Company evaluates its accounts receivable and determines the requirement for an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon the history of past write-offs, collections, and current credit conditions. A receivable is written off when it is determined that all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company recorded no allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. Recoveries of receivables previously written off are recorded when received. The Company does not charge interest on past-due receivables.




F-7



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



Trading Securities : The Company’s short-term investments are comprised of equity securities, all of which are classified as trading securities and are carried at their fair value based on the quoted market prices of the securities at December 31, 2015 and 2014. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading securities are included in net earnings. For purpose of determining realized gains and losses, the cost of securities sold is based on specific identification.


Property and Equipment : Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided for by the straight-line method over three- to seven-year estimated useful lives of software, furniture and fixtures, and equipment. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred; major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. When property and equipment are sold or retired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized.


Long-Lived Assets : The long-lived assets held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost of any long-lived assets may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability is performed. An impairment is considered to exist if the total estimated undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset. An impairment loss is measured and recorded to the extent that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value. No asset impairment was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.


Intangible Assets : Intangible assets include acquired research in progress and patents on the Company’s core technology for gene identification. Patents are amortized over their expected useful life of 20 years using the straight-line method. Acquired research in progress is an indefinite-lived intangible asset until the development is complete at which time the useful life of the asset will be assigned. Costs incurred to renew intangible assets are expensed in the period incurred, while costs incurred to extend the lives of patents are capitalized and amortized over the remaining useful life of the asset.


Investment in VetDC, Inc. : As of November 1, 2013, the Company committed to making a $201,924 investment for 201,924 shares of series A-2 preferred stock in VetDC, Inc., a Delaware C corporation, which is focused on developing pet therapeutic products. VetDC, Inc. is related to the Company through common ownership and management. The investment was made for purposes of capital appreciation and from the Company’s excess cash reserves. The Company accounts for its investment in VetDC, Inc. using the cost method. The carrying amount of the investment as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $171,924 and $201,924, respectively. VetDC, Inc. is the only cost method investment that the Company owns. The Company is exempt from estimating interim fair values because the investment does not meet the definition of a publicly traded company. The fair value of the investment was not measured as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 because no identified events or changes in circumstances have occurred that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment.  


Billings in Excess of Costs : The liability account, billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, represents billings in excess of revenues recognized and earned.


Revenue Recognition : The Company recognizes revenue where persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Service revenues are generally recognized as fees for service contracts, including payments for Company personnel on a per-day basis and reimbursement for subcontractors and supplies on a cost-incurred basis. Under our milestone-based contracts, consideration associated with at-risk substantive performance milestones is recognized as revenue upon the achievement of the related milestone, as defined in the respective contracts. Advance project payments are recorded as customer deposits. There were no customer deposits as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. All revenue for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was from sources inside the United States, was from contractual research projects and grants, and there was no licensing revenue. The Company recorded no other revenue for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.


In our Master Services Agreement with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we grant them a royalty-free license for use of intellectual property developed in low-income economies and lower-middle-income economies according to the World Bank classification and expressly excludes all of North America and Europe. The Company retains all rights to the use of intellectual property outside of these regions.



F-8



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



Income Taxes : Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Management regularly assesses the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income, and to the extent management believes that it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established. When a valuation allowance is established, increased or decreased, an income tax charge or benefit is included in the consolidated financial statements and net deferred tax assets are adjusted accordingly. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, a full valuation allowance has been established on the net deferred tax asset.


Under the Income Tax topic of the ASC, in order to recognize an uncertain tax benefit, the taxpayer must be more likely than not of sustaining the position, and the measurement of the benefit is calculated as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon resolution of the benefit. The Company has no accruals for uncertain tax benefits.


Stock-Based Compensation : The Company accounts for stock option awards in accordance with ASC 718. The estimated grant-date fair value of stock-based awards, adjusted for those awards that are not expected to vest (forfeitures), is expensed over the requisite service period, which is typically equivalent to the vesting term of the award.  


The Company’s accounting policy for equity instruments issued to consultants and vendors in exchange for goods and services received follows the provisions of ASC Topic 505-50. Accordingly, the measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued is determined at the earlier of (i) the date at which a commitment for performance by the consultant or vendor is reached or (ii) the date at which the consultant or vendor’s performance is complete. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement.


Research and Development : Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. In instances where we enter into agreements with third parties for research and development activities, we may prepay for services at the initiation of the contract. We record the prepayment as a prepaid asset and amortize the asset into research and development expense over the period of time the contracted research and development services are performed.


Net Loss Per Common Share : Basic net loss per common share excludes any dilutive effects of equity instruments.  We compute basic net loss per common share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  We compute diluted net loss per common share using the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. For the Years ending December 31, 2015 and 2014 no common stock equivalents were included because their effect was anti-dilutive.


Subsequent Events : The Company has evaluated all subsequent events through the date of the auditors’ report, which is the date that these consolidated financial statements were available for issuance.  


Note 3: New Accounting Standards


In November 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) Related to the Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” which will require entities to present deferred tax assets (DTAs) and deferred tax liabilities (DTLs) as non-current in a classified balance sheet. The ASU simplifies the current guidance (ASC 740-10-45-4), which requires entities to separately present DTAs and DTLs as current and non-current in a classified balance sheet. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is evaluating the impact of the standard on its consolidated financial statements, but upon adoption it is not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.




F-9



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”). The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt ASU 2014-09. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date,” which delayed the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. ASU 2014-09, as amended, is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Earlier application is permitted only as of annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company is evaluating the impact of the standard on its consolidated financial statements.


In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”), which requires management to evaluate, in connection with preparing financial statements for each annual and interim reporting period, whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable) and provide related disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early adoption is permitted. The Company believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.


Note 4: Fair Value Measurements


The Company complies with the provisions of FASB ASC No. 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”), in measuring fair value and in disclosing fair value measurements at the measurement date. ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements required under other accounting pronouncements. Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value measurements also reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available. Assumptions include the risks inherent in a particular valuation technique (such as a pricing model) and/or the risks inherent in the inputs to the model.


ASC 820 provides three levels of the fair value hierarchy as described below:


Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.


Level 2 Inputs – Observable market-based inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.


Level 3 Inputs – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity.


When determining the fair value measurements for assets or liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at and/or marked to fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. When possible, the Company looks to active and observable markets to price identical assets. When identical assets are not traded in active markets, the Company looks to market observable data for similar assets.




F-10



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



The following tables summarize the basis used to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets:


 

 

Total

 

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Items

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

$

269,694

 

 

$

269,694

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

269,694

 

 

$

269,694

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

$

257,698

 

 

$

257,698

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

$

257,698

 

 

$

257,698

 

 

$

 

 

$

 


The following summarizes the valuation technique for assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value:


For the Company’s Level 1 measures, which represent common stock in publicly traded companies, fair value is based on the closing trade on December 31, 2015. For the Company’s Level 3 measures, the Investment in VetDC, Inc. is carried at its cost basis and the Intangible asset – research in progress is carried at its cost basis as explained in Note 6. The carrying value of financial instruments, including cash, receivables, accounts payable, and accrued expenses, approximates their fair value at December 31, 2015 and 2014 due to the relatively short-term nature of these instruments.


Note 5: Property and Equipment


Property and equipment is comprised of the following as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:


 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Equipment

 

$

329,304

 

 

$

329,304

 

Software

 

 

63,179

 

 

 

63,179

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

7,987

 

 

 

7,987

 

 

 

 

400,470

 

 

 

400,470

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(261,644

)

 

 

(236,136

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

138,826

 

 

$

164,334

 


Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $25,508 and $8,186, respectively.


Note 6: Intangible Assets


Intangible assets are comprised of the following as of December 31, 2015 and 2014:


 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Acquired research in progress - indefinite lived

 

$

2,530,913

 

 

$

 

Patents

 

 

52,045

 

 

 

52,045

 

Accumulated amortization

 

 

(22,641

)

 

 

(20,038

)

Intangible assets, net

 

$

2,560,317

 

 

$

32,007

 


The Company expects to recognize $2,603 of amortization expense related to its patents during each of the next five years and the remaining $16,394 thereafter. Amortization expense for the patents during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $2,603 and $2,602, respectively.




F-11



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



In its merger completed on October 19, 2015 (Note 13), the Company acquired research in progress. The value of the acquired research in progress was based upon several factors including, evaluation of other intangible assets, the purchase price, estimated future cash flows, and the amounts expended on the research to date. Acquired research in progress is an indefinite lived intangible asset until the development phase is complete, at which time a useful life of the asset will be determined. The research in progress was the identification and validation of genes to provide pest and disease resistance to soybean plants performed by EG I, LLC. The research had been in process since November 2010 and the Company expects to complete the research and place this asset in service in early 2017. Additional expected costs to complete the research are expected to be approximately $280,000, which will be expensed as incurred. The timing and cost of additional research may vary from these estimates as the success of the research is subject to many factors outside of the Company’s control. If this research is not completed within a reasonable timeframe or within estimated costs, future licensing revenue and the financial condition of the Company could be significantly impacted.


Note 7: Income Taxes


The Company has incurred net losses every year and expects to incur losses in the future.  As a result, the Company did not record a federal tax provision or benefit during 2015 or 2014.


Items accounting for the differences between income taxes at statutory income tax rates and the actual effective rate are as follows:


Year Ended December 31,

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Federal statutory rate

 

 

35.00

%

 

 

35.00

%

Effective state rate

 

 

3.35

%

 

 

3.35

%

Permanent differences:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incentive stock options

 

 

-1.20

%

 

 

-0.62

%

Lobbying expense

 

 

-8.05

%

 

 

-3.01

%

Meals and entertainment

 

 

-0.03

%

 

 

-0.02

%

Valuation allowance

 

 

-29.07

%

 

 

-34.70

%

Effective rate

 

 

0.00

%

 

 

0.00

%


The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows:


 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss carryforwards

 

$

1,447,000

 

 

$

1,357,000

 

Marketable securities

 

 

116,000

 

 

 

126,000

 

Less valuation allowance

 

 

(1,557,000

)

 

 

(1,474,000

)

Deferred tax assets

 

$

6,000

 

 

$

9,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation/amortization

 

$

(6,000

)

 

$

(9,000

)

Deferred tax liabilities

 

$

(6,000

)

 

$

(9,000

)


The Company records a valuation allowance for certain temporary differences for which it is more likely than not that it will not receive future tax benefits. The Company assesses its past earnings history and trends and projections of future net income. The Company recorded a valuation allowance for the entire amount of the net deferred tax asset at December 31, 2015 and 2014. The change in the valuation allowance during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was an increase of $83,000 and $486,000, respectively. The Company will continue to review this valuation allowance and make adjustments as appropriate.




F-12



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company maintained federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $3,772,000 and $3,565,000. Use of NOL carryforwards are limited by the provisions of section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. As of December 31, 2015, the Company also maintained a general business tax credit carryover of approximately $200,000 related to its qualifying research and development activities. The NOL carryforwards and tax credits expire in the years 2027 through 2033.


Note 8: Stockholders’ Equity and Warrants


The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated October 19, 2015 authorized the issuance of 800,000,000 shares of all classes of stock, including 780,000,000 shares of Common Stock having a par value of $0.001 per share and 20,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock having a par value of $0.001 per share. The Board of Directors is authorized to issue shares of Preferred Stock in series and to establish the characteristics thereof.


Warrants : As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company has outstanding warrants to purchase 113,479 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The following table summarizes the status of the Company’s aggregate warrants outstanding:


 

 

Number of Warrants

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Term

(Years)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2014

 

 

141,305

 

 

$

6.60

 

 

 

6.75

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(3,306

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expired

 

 

(10,884

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

 

 

127,115

 

 

$

6.60

 

 

 

5.75

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expired

 

 

(13,636

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2015

 

 

113,479

 

 

$

6.60

 

 

 

4.78

 


Note 9: Stock-Based Compensation


The Company grants stock-based instruments under the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (“Plan”) for which 1,400,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock has been reserved. The Plan allows for the issuance of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options with a maximum contractual term of 10 years. Shares and options that are cancelled reload in the Plan for future issuance. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded compensation costs for incentive stock options of $8,929 and $22,571, respectively. Stock options are generally issued with an exercise price at or above the estimated per-share value of the Company’s Common Stock. The Company granted no options during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company granted unrestricted Common Stock to the Company’s Board of Directors. The value of the grant was $45,450 and was recorded as stock-based compensation.


Management has valued the options at their date of grant utilizing the Black-Scholes option pricing model. As of the issuance of the outstanding options, there was not a public market for the Company’s shares. Accordingly, the Company utilized the value obtained in equity transactions with unrelated parties to estimate the fair value of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of grant. Volatility of the underlying common shares was determined based on the historical volatility for similar companies that are actively traded in the public markets for a term consistent with the expected life of the options. The risk-free interest rate used in the calculations is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent term approximating the expected life of the options on the date of the grant. Due to the lack of sufficient historical activity, the expected life of the options was estimated using the formula set forth in Securities and Exchange Commission SAB 107 and the forfeiture rate was set at 0%.  




F-13



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



The following table summarizes the status of the Company’s aggregate stock options granted:


 

 

Number of Options

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Term

(Years)

 

 

Total Intrinsic Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2014

 

 

340,000

 

 

$

0.55

 

 

 

8.39

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(120,000

)

 

 

0.55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

 

 

220,000

 

 

$

0.55

 

 

 

7.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercisable at December 31, 2014

 

 

120,000

 

 

$

0.55

 

 

 

7.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, January 1, 2015

 

 

220,000

 

 

$

0.55

 

 

 

7.39

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(33,333

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2015

 

 

186,667

 

 

$

0.55

 

 

 

6.39

 

 

$

364,001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercisable at December 31, 2015

 

 

186,667

 

 

$

0.55

 

 

 

6.39

 

 

$

364,001

 


During each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, options for 100,000 shares vested. As of December 31, 2015, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation arrangements.


Note 10: Commitments and Contingencies


Officer Indemnification : Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Company’s officers, employees, and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Company expects any risk of loss to be remote. The Company also has an insurance policy for its directors and officers to insure them against liabilities arising from their performance in their positions with the Company.


Lease Commitments : The Company leases its operating facility and prepaid 12 months of rent on June 16, 2014 for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. The lease was extended and the second-year rent of $27,500 will be paid in monthly installments of $2,291 per month during the second year. Renewals are by mutual agreement. The Company recorded $0 and $13,750 of prepaid rent as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The Company’s rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 was $27,500 and $24,750, respectively.


Royalty : Effective March 1, 2012, the Company entered into an Agreement for Contract Services with SmithBucklin Corporation (the “Contractor”) on behalf of the United Soybean Board. The contract includes the payment of certain royalties, as defined in the Agreement.




F-14



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



The Company is obligated to pay royalties to the United Soybean Board of 10% of the sale of products derived from the soybean genes that were the subject of the research performed by the Contractor or from royalties received by the Company from the sale of products by a third party not to exceed 150% of the total amount paid to the Contractor under this Agreement. The Company has recognized to date grant revenue from the contract of $262,400 as of December 31, 2015, thus limiting any future royalties as of December 31, 2015 to a total of $393,600. The Company has not accrued or paid any royalties under the terms of the Agreement as of and during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 because it has not received any revenue from the sale of products to date.


Note 11: Related Parties and Transactions


Steve B. Warnecke: Mr. Warnecke is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board and owns, directly or indirectly, 2,052,840 shares or 34.9% of the Common Stock outstanding as of December 31, 2015.  


VetDC, Inc. : As of November 1, 2013, the Company committed to making a $201,924 investment for 201,924 shares of Series A-2 preferred stock in VetDC, Inc., a Delaware C corporation that is focused on developing pet therapeutic products. VetDC, Inc. is related to the Company through common ownership and management. The investment was made for purposes of capital appreciation and from the Company’s excess cash reserves.


Note 12: Concentrations


Revenue and Account Receivable Concentrations : The Company is dependent on a relatively few sources of revenue from grants and commercial research contracts. For each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had two customers that represented all gross service revenue. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, 100% of the Company’s accounts receivable were due from one customer. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the maximum exposure to credit losses for these customers was $16,148 and $40,631, respectively. Loss of one or both of these customers without acquisition of additional customers could significantly impact the Company’s revenue.


Considerations of Credit Risk : Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and accounts receivable. The Company maintains its cash balances at high-credit, quality financial institutions. The balances, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company routinely monitors the credit quality of its customers.


Note 13: Agreement and Plan of Merger


On June 6, 2014, the Company, EG I, LLC (“EG I”), Fona, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Fona”), Fona Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Sub”), and Fona Merger Sub, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (“Sub LLC”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger as amended by the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 2, 2015 (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, on October 19, 2015 Sub merged with the Company and Sub LLC merged with EG I, with each the Company and EG I surviving as wholly owned subsidiaries of Fona. On October 19, 2015, Fona changed its name to Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, Fona issued to stockholders of record of the Company 308,821,675 newly issued shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share of Fona, giving them 86.2% of the combined company, and 47,323,188 shares of Common Stock to the members of EG I, giving them 13.3% of the combined company. The original shareholders of Fona retained 1,960,688 shares, or 0.5% of the combined company. The Mergers are intended to be a transaction or transactions described in Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). In addition, a 1 for 60.8826565 shares reverse split of the Common Stock took place on October 19, 2015.


The acquisition of the remaining 77% of EG, I LLC was accounted for as a business combination on October 19, 2015.  The outstanding shares were acquired by issuing 777,286 (post-split) shares of common stock with an estimated fair value of approximately $2,011,000. The purchase price was allocated as follows:


Cash

 

$

82,000

 

In process research and development

 

$

2,530,000

 

Investment in subsidiary

 

(600,670

)




F-15



Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. and Subsidiary

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2015 and 2014



The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of the Company and EG I, LLC for the full years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 as if the acquisition had closed on January 1, 2014 (in thousands):


 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Revenue

 

$

110,997

 

 

$

1,644

 

Net loss

 

$

928,414

 

 

$

1,748,227

 

Loss per share basic and diluted

 

$

0.16

 

 

$

0.30

 






F-16


Exhibit 10.8
 
 
CMS #: Fund: 27L0 Unit: AIPU Subunit: AIGR Approp: ECAAB7110 Function: ESCR Object: 5781   Encumbrance #:  Grant $: 250,000  Dates: to 5/1/18  STATE OF COLORADO  OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE   Grant Agreement  with  Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.  I TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 1. PARTIES 1 2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND NOTICE OF NONLIABILITY 1 3. RECITALS 1 4. DEFINITIONS 2 5. TERM and EARLY TERMINATION. 3 6. STATEMENT OF WORK 3 7. PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE 3 8. REPORTING —NOTIFICATION 4 9. GRANTEE RECORDS 5 10. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS 6 11. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 6 12. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 6 13. INSURANCE 7 14. BREACH 8 15. REMEDIES 9 16. NOTICES and REPRESENTATIVES 10 17. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY 11 18. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 11 19. GENERAL PROVISIONS 12 20. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS 14 21. SIGNATURE PAGE 16 22. EXHIBIT A — STATEMENT OF WORK i 1  1. PARTIES  This Grant Agreement (hereinafter called "Grant") is entered into by and between Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. (hereinafter called "Grantee"), and the STATE OF COLORADO acting by and through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (hereinafter called the "State" or "OEDIT").  2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND NOTICE OF NONLIABILITY.  This Grant shall not be effective or enforceable until it is approved and signed by the Colorado State Controller or designee (hereinafter called the "Effective Date"). The State shall not be liable to pay or reimburse Grantee for any performance hereunder, including, but not limited to costs or expenses incurred, or be bound by any provision hereof prior to the Effective Date.  3. RECITALS  A. Authority, Appropriation, And Approval  Authority to enter into this Early Stage Capital and Retention Grant exists in CRS §24-48.5-117, et seq., and funds have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made available pursuant to the Advanced  Industries Acceleration Grant Program and Advanced Industries Acceleration Cash Fund, and a sufficient
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment. Required approvals, clearance and coordination have been accomplished from and with appropriate agencies.  B. Consideration  The Parties acknowledge that the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration are sufficient and adequate to support this Grant.  C. Purpose  The purpose of the Advanced Industries Grant Program is to accelerate economic growth through grants that improve and expand the development of advanced industries, facilitate the collaboration of advanced  industry staekholders, and further the development of new advanced industry products and services in  Colorado.  D. References  All references in this Grant to sections (whether spelled out or using the § symbol), subsections, exhibits or other attachments, are references to sections, subsections, exhibits or other attachments contained herein or incorporated as a part hereof, unless otherwise noted.  4. DEFINITIONS  The following terms as used herein shall be construed and interpreted as follows:  A. Budget  "Budget" means the budget for the Work described in Exhibit A.  B. Evaluation  "Evaluation" means the process of examining Grantee's Work and rating it based on criteria established in this Grant and Exhibit A.  C. Exhibits and other Attachments  The following are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein: Exhibit A (Statement of Work.  D. Goods  "Goods" means tangible material.  E. Grant  "Grant" means this Grant, its terms and conditions, attached exhibits, documents incorporated by reference under the terms of this Grant, and any future modifying agreements, exhibits, attachments or references incorporated herein pursuant to Colorado State law, Fiscal Rules, and State Controller Policies.  F. Grant Funds  "Grant Funds" means available funds payable by the State to Grantee pursuant to this Grant.  G. Intellectual Property  "Intellectual Property" includes the Inventions, Know-How, software, technical information, data, trade  secrets, processes, technology, and designs that the Grantee conceived, made, or first reduced to practice as a result of the performance of Work under this Grant.  H. Intellectual Property Rights  "Intellectual Property Rights" means all past, present, and future rights of the following types, which may exist or be created under the laws of any jurisdiction in the world for the Intellectual Property: (a) rights associated with works of authorship, including exclusive exploitation rights, copyrights, moral rights, and  mask work rights; (b) trade secret rights; (c) patent and industrial property rights; (d) trademark and trade name rights and similar rights; (e) other proprietary rights in intellectual property of every kind and nature; and (f) rights in or relating to registrations, renewals, extensions, combinations, divisions, and reissues of,  and applications for, any of the rights referred to in clauses (a) through (e) of this sentence.  I.  Inventions  "Invention(s)" means individually and collectively any invention, improvements or discoveries, whether or not patentable, that the Grantee conceived, made, or first reduced to practice in the performance of Work under this Grant.  J. Know-How  "Know-How" means original works of authorship in an intangible medium, or fixed in a tangible medium of expression by the Grantee which is related to the Work and the Work Product or to the use of, or desirable   Page 2 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
for the practice of, the Inventions, and which the Grantee conceived, made, or first reduced to practice in the performance of Work under this Grant.  K. OEDIT Designee  "OEDIT Designee" means the entity designated by OEDIT to manage the Intellectual Property on behalf of the State and which (i) has a license agreement with Grantee pursuant to CRS §24-48.5-101, et seq., and (ii) has entered a separate agreement with OEDIT for the management of the Intellectual Property.  L. Party or Parties  "Party" means the State or Grantee and "Parties" means both the State and Grantee.  M. Program  "Program" means the Advanced Industries Acceleration Grant Program that provides the funding for this Grant.  N. Research Institution  "Research Institution" means an institution located and operating in Colorado that is a public or private,  non-profit institution of higher education or teaching hospital; federal laboratory; private technology and  research center; or prive,non-profitmedical and research center with a technology transfer office (TTO) that has been qualified by OEDIT.  0. Review  "Review" means examining Grantee's Work to ensure that it is adequate, accurate, correct and in accordance with the criteria established in this Grant and Exhibit A.  P. Subcontractor  "Subcontractor" means third-parties, if any, engaged by Grantee to aid in performance of Grantee's  obligations pursuant to this Grant who are not employees of Grantee. The term "Subcontractor" shall not include vendors of Goods that are incidental to Grantee's performance of its obligations pursuant to this Grant.  Q. Work  "Work" means the tasks and activities Grantee is required to perform to fulfill its obligations under this Grant and Exhibit A.  R. Work Product  "Work Product" means the tangible or intangible results of Grantee's Work, including, but not limited to, (i) Intellectual Property or, (ii) software, research, studies, data, photographs, negatives or other finished or unfinished documents, drawings, models, surveys, maps, materials, or work product of any type developed during the term of the Grant. Work Product shall not include any Mid-term or Final Reports.  5. TERM and EARLY TERMINATION.  A. Initial Term-Work Commencement  The Parties respective performances under this Grant shall commence on the Effective Date. This Grant  shall terminate on June 1, 2018 unless sooner terminated or further extended as specified elsewhere herein.  6. STATEMENT OF WORK  A. Completion  Grantee shall complete the Work and its other obligations as described herein and in Exhibit A on or before May 1, 2018. The State shall not be liable to compensate Grantee for any Work performed prior to the  Effective Date or after the termination of this Grant.  B. Employees  All persons employed by Grantee or any of its Subcontractors shall be considered Grantee's or its  Subcontractors' employee(s), as applicable, for all purposes hereunder and shall not be employees of the State for any purpose as a result of this Grant.  7. PAYMENTS TO GRANTEE  The State shall, in accordance with the provisions of this §7, pay Grantee in the following amounts and using the methods set forth below:  A. Maximum Amount    Page 3 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
The maximum amount of Grant Funds payable under this Grant to Grantee by the State is $250,000, (also  known as the "Grant Award") as determined by the State from available funds. Grantee agrees to provide any additional funds required for the successful completion of the Work. Payments to Grantee are limited to the unpaid obligated balance of the Grant as set forth in Exhibit A.  B. Payment  i. Advance, Interim and Final Payments  Any advance payment allowed under this Grant or in Exhibit A shall comply with State Fiscal Rules and be made in accordance with the provisions of this Grant or such Exhibit. Grantee shall initiate any payment requests by submitting invoices to the State in the form and manner set forth and approved by the State.  ii. Interest  The State shall fully pay each invoice within 45 days of receipt thereof if the amount invoiced  represents performance by Grantee previously accepted by the State. Uncontested amounts not paid by the State within 45 days may, if Grantee so requests, bear interest on the unpaid balance beginning on the 46th day at a rate not to exceed one percent per month until paid in full; provided, however, that  interest shall not accrue on unpaid amounts that are subject to a good faith dispute. Grantee shall  invoice the State separately for accrued interest on delinquent amounts. The billing shall reference the   delinquent payment, the number of day's interest to be paid and the interest rate.  iii. Available Funds-Contingency-Termination  The State is prohibited by law from making fiscal commitments beyond the term of the State's current fiscal year. Therefore, Grantee's compensation is contingent upon the continuing availability of State appropriations as provided in the Colorado Special Provisions, set forth below. If federal funds are used with this Grant in whole or in part, the State's performance hereunder is contingent upon the  continuing availability of such funds. Payments pursuant to this Grant shall be made only from  available funds encumbered for this Grant and the State's liability for such payments shall be limited to the amount remaining of such encumbered funds. If State or federal funds are not appropriated, or otherwise become unavailable to fund this Grant, the State may immediately terminate this Grant in whole or in part without further liability in accordance with the provisions herein.  iv. Erroneous Payments  At the State's sole discretion, payments made to Grantee in error for any reason, including, but not  limited to overpayments or improper payments, and unexpended or excess funds received by Grantee, may be recovered from Grantee by deduction from subsequent payments under this Grant or other Grants, grants or agreements between the State and Grantee or by other appropriate methods and  collected as a debt due to the State. Such funds shall not be paid to any person or entity other than the State.  C. Use of Funds  Grant Funds and Matching Funds shall be used only for eligible costs identified herein and/or in the Work Budget listed in Exhibit A. Grantee may adjust budgeted expenditure amounts up to 10% within each line item of said Work Budget without approval of the State. Adjustments in excess of 10% shall be authorized by the State in an amendment to this Grant. The State's total consideration shall not exceed the maximum amount shown herein.  D. Matching Funds  Grantee shall provide Matching Funds as provided in Exhibit A. Grantee shall have raised the full amount of Matching Funds prior to the Effective Date and shall report to the State regarding the status of such funds upon request.  Grantee must have the full amount of Matching Funds available on or between the date the Grant Award is publically announced by OEDIT and/or the Effective Date. Grantee can start deploying the Matching Funds to advance the project after the Grant Award is publically announced by OEDIT.  8. REPORTING — NOTIFICATION  Reports, Evaluations, and Reviews required under this §8 shall be in accordance with the procedures of and in such form as prescribed by the State and in accordance with §19, if applicable.  A. Performance, Progress, Personnel, and Funds    Page 4 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
Grantee shall submit a report to the State upon expiration or sooner termination of this Grant, containing an Evaluation and Review of Grantee's performance and the final status of Grantee's obligations hereunder. In addition, Grantee shall comply with all reporting requirements, if any, set forth in Exhibit A.  B. Litigation Reporting  Within 10 days after being served with any pleading in a legal action filed with a court or administrative  agency, related to this Grant or which may affect Grantee's ability to perform its obligations hereunder,  Grantee shall notify the State of such action and deliver copies of such pleadings to the State's principal  representative as identified herein. If the State's principal representative is not then serving, such notice and copies shall be delivered to the Executive Director of OEDIT.  C. Performance Outside the State of Colorado and/or the United States  [Not applicable if Grant Funds include any federal funds] Following the Effective Date, Grantee shall  provide written notice to the State, in accordance with §16 (Notices and Representatives), within 20 days of the earlier to occur of Grantee's decision to perform, or its execution of an agreement with a Subgrantee to perform, Services outside the State of Colorado and/or the United States. Such notice shall specify the type of Services to be performed outside the State of Colorado and/or the United States and the reason why it is necessary or advantageous to perform such Services at such location or locations. All notices received by the State pursuant to this §8.0 shall be posted on the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration's  website. Knowing failure by Grantee to provide notice to the State under this §8.0 shall constitute a material breach of this Grant.  D. Noncompliance  Grantee's failure to provide reports and notify the State in a timely manner in accordance with this §8 may result in the delay of payment of funds and/or termination as provided under this Grant.  E. Subcontracts  Copies of any and all agreements with any Subcontractors entered into by Grantee to perform its obligations hereunder shall be submitted to the State or its principal representative upon request by the State. Any and all agreements with Subcontractors entered into by Grantee related to its performance hereunder shall  comply with all applicable federal and state laws and shall provide that such agreements be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.    9. GRANTEE RECORDS  Grantee shall make, keep, maintain and allow inspection and monitoring of the following:  A. Maintenance  A complete file of all records, documents, communications, notes and other written materials, electronic media files, and communications, pertaining in any manner to the Work (including, but not limited to the operation of programs) hereunder. Grantee shall maintain such records until the last to occur of the  following: (i) a period of three years after the date this Grant is completed or terminated, or (ii) final  payment is made hereunder, whichever is later, or (iii) for such further period as may be necessary to  resolve any pending matters, or (iv) if an audit is occurring, or Grantee has received notice that an audit is pending, then until such audit has been completed and its findings have been resolved (the "Record  Retention Period").  B. Inspection  Grantee shall permit the State and any other duly authorized agent of a governmental agency to audit,  inspect, examine, excerpt, copy and/or transcribe Grantee's records related to this Grant during the Record Retention Period for a period of three years following termination of this Grant or final payment hereunder, whichever is later, to assure compliance with the terms hereof or to evaluate Grantee's performance  hereunder. The State reserves the right to inspect the Work at all reasonable times and places during the term of this Grant, including any extension. If the Work fails to conform to the requirements of this Grant, the State may require Grantee promptly to bring the Work into conformity with Grant requirements, at  Grantee's sole expense. If the Work cannot be brought into conformance by re-performance or other  corrective measures, the State may require Grantee to take necessary action to ensure that future    Page 5 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
performance conforms to Grant requirements and exercise the remedies available under this Grant, at law or in equity in lieu of or in conjunction with such corrective measures.  C. Monitoring  Grantee also shall permit the State, the federal government (if applicable), and other governmental agencies having jurisdiction, in their sole discretion, to monitor all activities conducted by Grantee pursuant to the terms of this Grant using any reasonable procedure, including, but not limited to: internal evaluation  procedures, examination of program data, special analyses, on-site checking, formal audit examinations, or any other procedures. All monitoring controlled by the State shall be performed in a manner that shall not unduly interfere with Grantee's performance hereunder.  D. Final Audit Report  If an audit is performed on Grantee's records for any fiscal year covering a portion of the term of this Grant, Grantee shall submit a copy of the final audit report to the State or its principal representative at the address specified herein.  10. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION-STATE RECORDS  Grantee shall comply with the provisions of this §10 if it becomes privy to confidential information in  connection with its performance hereunder. Confidential information includes, but is not necessarily limited to, state records, personnel records, and information concerning individuals.  A. Confidentiality  Grantee shall keep all State records and information confidential at all times and shall comply with all laws and regulations concerning confidentiality of information. Any request or demand by a third party for State records and information in the possession of Grantee shall be immediately forwarded to the State's principal representative.  B. Notification  Grantee shall notify its agent, employees, Subcontractors, and assigns who may come into contact with State records and confidential information that each is subject to the confidentiality requirements set forth herein, and shall provide each with a written explanation of such requirements before they are permitted to access such records and information.  C. Use, Security, and Retention  Confidential information of any kind shall not be distributed or sold to any third party or used by Grantee or its agents in any way, except as authorized by this Grant or approved in writing by the State. Grantee shall provide and maintain a secure environment that ensures confidentiality of all State records and other  confidential information wherever located. Confidential information shall not be retained in any files or otherwise by Grantee or its agents, except as permitted in this Grant or approved in writing by the State.  D. Disclosure-Liability  Disclosure of State records or other confidential information by Grantee for any reason may be cause for legal action by third parties against Grantee, the State or their respective agents. Grantee shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees and related costs, incurred as a result of any act or omission by Grantee, or its employees, agents, Subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to this §10.  11. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST  Grantee shall not engage in any business or personal activities or practices or maintain any relationships which conflict in any way with the full performance of Grantee's obligations hereunder. Grantee acknowledges that with respect to this Grant, even the appearance of a conflict of interest is harmful to the State's interests. Absent the State's prior written approval, Grantee shall refrain from any practices, activities or relationships that  reasonably appear to be in conflict with the full performance of Grantee's obligations to the State hereunder. If a conflict or appearance exists, or if Grantee is uncertain whether a conflict or the appearance of a conflict of  interest exists, Grantee shall submit to the State a disclosure statement setting forth the relevant details for the State's consideration. Failure to promptly submit a disclosure statement or to follow the State's direction in  regard to the apparent conflict constitutes a breach of this Grant.  12. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES    Page 6 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
Grantee makes the following specific representations and warranties, each of which was relied on by the State in entering into this Grant.  A. Standard and Manner of Performance  Grantee shall perform its obligations hereunder in accordance with the highest standards of care, skill and diligence in the industry, trades or profession and in the sequence and manner set forth in this Grant.  B. Legal Authority — Grantee and Grantees Signatory  Grantee warrants that it possesses the legal authority to enter into this Grant and that it has taken all actions required by its procedures, by-laws, and/or applicable laws to exercise that authority, and to lawfully  authorize its undersigned signatory to execute this Grant, or any part thereof, and to bind Grantee to its terms. If requested by the State, Grantee shall provide the State with proof of Grantee's authority to enter into this Grant within 15 days of receiving such request.  C. Licenses, Permits, Etc.  Grantee represents and warrants that as of the Effective Date it has, and that at all times during the term  hereof it shall have, at its sole expense, all licenses, certifications, approvals, insurance, permits, and other  authorization required by law to perform its obligations hereunder. Grantee warrants that it shall maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, approvals, insurance, permits, and other authorizations required to  properly perform this Grant, without reimbursement by the State or other adjustment in Grant Funds.  Additionally, all employees and agents of Grantee performing Work under this Grant shall hold all required licenses or certifications, if any, to perform their responsibilities. Grantee, if a foreign corporation or other foreign entity transacting business in the State of Colorado, further warrants that it currently has obtained and shall maintain any applicable certificate of authority to transact business in the State of Colorado and has designated a registered agent in Colorado to accept service of process. Any revocation, withdrawal or non-renewal of licenses, certifications, approvals, insurance, permits or any such similar requirements  necessary for Grantee to properly perform the terms of this Grant shall be deemed to be a material breach by Grantee and constitute grounds for termination of this Grant.  13. INSURANCE  Grantee and its Subcontractors shall obtain and maintain insurance as specified in this section at all times during the term of this Grant. All policies evidencing the insurance coverage required hereunder shall be issued by  insurance companies satisfactory to the State.  A. Public Entities  If Grantee or Subcontractor is a "public entity" within the meaning of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS §24-10-101, et seq., as amended (the "GIA"), then Grantee shall maintain, and shall require any Subcontractor to maintain, at all times during the term of this Grant such liability insurance, by commercial policy or self-insurance, as is necessary to meet its liabilities under the GIA. Grantee shall show proof of such insurance satisfactory to the State, if requested by the State. Grantee shall require any agreement with Subcontractors that are public entities providing Work hereunder, to include the insurance requirements  necessary to meet Subcontractor's liabilities under the GIA.  B. Non-Public Entities  If Grantee or Subcontractor is not a "public entity" within the meaning of the GIA, Grantee shall obtain and maintain, and shall require any Subcontractor to obtain and maintain, during the term of this Grant insurance coverage and policies meeting the same requirements set forth in §13(C).  C. Grantee and any Subcontractors  Grantee shall obtain, and shall require any Subcontractors, other than those that are public entities, to obtain insurance with provisions substantially similar to the following:  i. Worker's Compensation  Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by State statute, and Employer's Liability Insurance covering all of Grantee and Subcontractors employees acting within the course and scope of their employment.  ii. Automobile Liability  Automobile Liability Insurance covering any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos) with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 each accident combined single limit.   Page 7 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
iii. Additional Insured  Grantee and the State shall be named as additional insured on the Commercial General Liability  Insurance policy (leases and construction Grants require additional insured coverage for completed operations on endorsements CG 2010 11/85, CG 2037, or equivalent).  iv. Primacy of Coverage  Coverage required of Grantee and Subcontractors shall be primary over any insurance or selfinsurance program carried by Grantee or the State.  v. Cancellation  The above insurance policies shall include provisions preventing cancellation or non-renewal without at least 30 days prior notice to Grantee, and Grantee shall forward such notice to the State in  accordance with §16 (Notices and Representatives) within seven days of Grantee's receipt of such notice.  vi. Subrogation Waiver  All insurance policies in any way related to this Grant and secured and maintained by Grantee or its  Subcontractors as required herein shall include clauses stating that each carrier shall waive all rights of recovery, under subrogation or otherwise, against Grantee or the State, its agencies, institutions,  organizations, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.  D. Certificates  Grantee if not subject to §13.A. above, shall, and shall require any Subcontractor to, provide certificates showing insurance coverage required hereunder to the State prior to the Effective Date of this Grant. No later than 15 days prior to the expiration date of any such coverage, Grantee shall, and shall require any Subcontractor to, deliver to the State or Grantee certificates of insurance evidencing renewals thereof. In addition, upon request by the State at any other time during the term of this Grant, Grantee shall, and shall require any Subcontractor to, within 10 days of such request, supply to the State evidence satisfactory to the State of compliance with the provisions of this §13.  14. BREACH  A. Defined  In addition to any breaches specified in this section or other sections of this Grant, the failure of either Party to perform any of its material obligations hereunder in whole or in part or in a timely or satisfactory manner, constitutes a breach. The institution of proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization or similar law, by or against Grantee, or the appointment of a receiver or similar officer for Grantee or any of its property, which is not vacated or fully stayed within 20 days after the institution or occurrence thereof, shall also constitute a breach.  B. Notice and Cure Period  In the event of a breach, notice of such shall be given in writing by the aggrieved Party to the other Party in the manner provided in §16. The Party notified of such breach shall have 30 days of receipt of written notice to cure such breach (the "Cure Period"). If such breach is not cured within 30 days of receipt of written  notice, or if a cure cannot be completed within 30 days, or if cure of the breach has not begun within 30  days and pursued with due diligence the State may exercise any of the remedies set forth in §15.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the State, in its sole discretion, need not provide advance notice or a Cure Period and may immediately terminate this Grant in whole or in part if reasonably  necessary to preserve public safety or to prevent immediate public crisis.  C. Specific Breaches by Grantee  In addition to the breaches specified elsewhere in this contract, Grantee shall be in material breach of the contract under the following circumstances:   i.  Relocation of Headquarters or Majority of Employees Out-of-State  If Grantee relocates its headquarters outside of Colorado or has less than 50% of its employees working in Colorado at any time before the completion date or within 24 months after the completion date (§6), then Grantee shall be in material breach of this Agreement. Grantee shall provide written notice to OEDIT within 30 days of taking such action.    Page 8 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
15. REMEDIES  If Grantee is in breach under any provision of this Grant, provided that a breach is not necessary under §15(B), the State shall have all of the remedies listed in this §15 in addition to all other remedies set forth in other  sections of this Grant following the notice and Cure Period set forth in §14(B). The State may exercise any or all of the remedies available to it, in its sole discretion, concurrently or consecutively.  A. Termination for Cause and/or Breach  If Grantee fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder with such diligence as is required to ensure its completion in accordance with the provisions of this Grant and in a timely manner, the State may notify Grantee of such non-performance in accordance with the provisions herein. If Grantee thereafter fails to promptly cure such non-performance within the Cure Period, the State, at its option, may terminate this entire Grant or such part of this Grant as to which there has been delay or a failure to properly perform. Exercise by the State of this right shall not be deemed a breach of its obligations hereunder. Grantee shall continue performance of this Grant to the extent not terminated, if any.  i.  Obligations and Rights  To the extent specified in any termination notice, Grantee shall not incur further obligations to the State or render further performance hereunder past the effective date of such notice. Grantee shall  complete Work not cancelled by the termination notice and may incur obligations as are necessary to do so within this Grant's terms, and shall complete and deliver any outstanding Mid-Term and Final Reports. Upon termination, Grantee shall take timely, reasonable and necessary action to protect and preserve property in the possession of Grantee in which the State has an interest. All materials owned by the State in the possession of Grantee shall be immediately returned to the State. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantee may continue to perform tasks and activities as described herein, including through the use of Subcontractors; provided that (a) State shall have no obligation to reimburse  Grantee (or its Subcontractors) for such if performed after the termination date, except as otherwise agreed to by the parties and (b) Grantee shall notify all Subcontractors that the Grant is terminated and the State will no longer be providing funding for the Work.  ii. Payments  If this Grant is terminated as provided herein, the State shall reimburse Grantee for the State's share of out-of pocket expenditures made before the date of termination, which are directly attributable to the uncompleted portion of Grantee's obligations hereunder less the amount of Matching Funds provided that the sum of any and all reimbursement shall not exceed the maximum amount of Grant Funds  payable to Grantee hereunder; that such expenses are approved as indicated herein and in Exhibit A. The State shall retain all other Grant Funds.  If, after termination by the State, it is determined that Grantee was not in breach or that Grantee's action or inaction was excusable, such termination shall be treated as a termination in the public interest and the rights and obligations of the Parties shall be the same as if this Grant had been terminated in the public interest, as described herein.  iii. Damages and Withholding  Notwithstanding any other remedial action by the State, Grantee also shall remain liable to the State for any damages sustained by the State by virtue of any breach under this Grant by Grantee and the State may withhold any payment to Grantee for the purpose of mitigating the State's damages, until  such time as the exact amount of damages due to the State from Grantee is determined. The State may withhold any amount that may be due to Grantee as the State deems necessary to protect the State, including loss as a result of outstanding liens or claims of former lien holders.  B. Grantee and the State's Right to Terminate for Non-Viability  Grantee and the State may mutually agree to terminate Grantee's performance hereunder at any time the Parties mutually determine in writing that the Work Product will not be feasible nor commercially viable based on results obtained. Upon such termination, Grantee shall cease its performance hereunder and  provide prompt written notice to OEDIT. In the event the Parties mutually terminate this Grant pursuant to this Section, Grantee shall provide to the State any outstanding reports, including Annual and Final Reports,    Page 9 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
and financial documentation as required herein, and the State may withhold Grant Funds, or Grantee shall refund Grant Funds to the State, as provided in §15.A.ii.  C. Early Termination in the Public Interest  The State is entering into this Grant for the purpose of carrying out the public policy of the State of  Colorado, as determined by its Governor, General Assembly, and/or Courts. If this Grant ceases to further the public policy of the State, the State, in its sole discretion, may terminate this Grant in whole or in part. Exercise by the State of this right shall not constitute a breach of the State's obligations hereunder. This subsection shall not apply to a termination of this Grant by the State for cause or breach by Grantee, which shall be governed by §14(A) or as otherwise specifically provided for herein.  i. Method and Content  The State shall notify Grantee of such termination in accordance with §16. The notice shall specify the effective date of the termination and whether it affects all or a portion of this Grant.  ii. Obligations and Rights  Upon receipt of a termination notice, Grantee shall be subject to and comply with the same obligations and rights set forth in §15(A)(i).  iii. Payments  If this Grant is terminated by the State pursuant to this §15(B), the State shall reimburse Grantee for the State's share of a portion of actual out-of-pocket expenses (not otherwise reimbursed under this Grant) incurred by Grantee which are directly attributable to the uncompleted portion of Grantee's obligations hereunder; provided that the sum of any and all reimbursement shall not exceed the  maximum amount payable to Grantee hereunder, and provided that such expenses are approved as indicated herein and in Exhibit A.  D. Remedies Not Involving Termination  The State, in its sole discretion, may, after the Cure Period, exercise one or more of the following remedies in addition to other remedies available to it, and shall provide Grantee notice of such exercise:  i. Suspend Performance  Suspend Grantee's performance with respect to all or any portion of this Grant pending necessary  corrective action as specified by the State without entitling Grantee to an adjustment in price/cost or performance schedule. Grantee shall promptly cease performance and incurring costs in accordance with the State's directive and the State shall not be liable for costs incurred by Grantee after the  suspension of performance under this provision.  ii. Withhold Payment  Withhold payment to Grantee until corrections in Grantee's performance are satisfactorily made and completed.  iii. Deny Payment  Deny payment for those obligations not performed, that due to Grantee's actions or inactions, cannot be performed or, if performed, would be of no value to the State; provided, that any denial of payment shall be reasonably related to the value to the State of the obligations not performed.  iv. Removal  Demand removal from the Work of any of Grantee's employees, agents, or Subcontractors whom the State deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise unacceptable, or whose continued relation to this Grant is deemed to be contrary to the public interest or not in the State's best interest.  E. Liquidated Damages  In the event that Grantee breaches this Agreement as specified in section 14(c), then Grantee shall pay OEDIT liquidated damages in an amount equal to the maximum amount paid to Grantee (§7).  16. NOTICES and REPRESENTATIVES  Each individual identified below is the principal representative of the designating Party. All notices required to be given hereunder shall be hand delivered with receipt required or sent by certified or registered mail to such Party's principal representative at the address set forth below. In addition to, but not in lieu of a hard-copy  notice, notice also may be sent by e-mail to the e-mail addresses, if any, set forth below. Either Party may from    Page 10 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
time to time designate by written notice substitute addresses or persons to whom such notices shall be sent. Unless otherwise provided herein, all notices shall be effective upon receipt.    A. State:  Katie Woslager  Colorado Office of Economic  Development and International Trade 1625 Broadway, Suite 2700  Denver, CO 80202  katie.woslager state.co.us 303-892-8760  B. Grantee:  Steve Warnecke  Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. 1801 Sunset Place, Suite C Longmont, CO 80501  303-513-3510  17. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY  Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, nothing herein shall constitute a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protection, or other provisions of the Colorado Governmental  Immunity Act, CRS §24-10-101, et seq., as amended. Liability for claims for injuries to persons or property  arising from the negligence of the State of Colorado, its departments, institutions, agencies, boards, officials, and employees is controlled and limited by the provisions of the Governmental Immunity Act and the risk  management statutes, CRS §24-30-1501, et seq., as amended. In no event shall the State be liable to Grantee for any lost profits or business opportunities, loss of use, business interruption, loss of data, or any other indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages under any theory of liability, whether based in contract, tort,  negligence, product liability, or otherwise.  18. STATEWIDE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM  If the maximum amount payable to Grantee under this Grant is $100,000 or greater, either on the Effective Date or at anytime thereafter, this §19 applies.  Grantee agrees to be governed, and to abide, by the provisions of CRS §24-102-205, §24-102-206, §24-103-601, §24-103.5-101 and §24-105-102 concerning the monitoring of vendor performance on state Grants and inclusion of Grant performance information in a statewide Contract Management System.  Grantee's performance shall be subject to Evaluation and Review in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Grant, State law, including CRS §24-103.5-101, and State Fiscal Rules, Policies and Guidance. Evaluation and Review of Grantee's performance shall be part of the normal Grant administration process and Grantee's performance will be systematically recorded in the statewide Contract Management System. Areas of Evaluation and Review shall include, but shall not be limited to quality, cost and timeliness. Collection of information  relevant to the performance of Grantee's obligations under this Grant shall be determined by the specific  requirements of such obligations and shall include factors tailored to match the requirements of Grantee's  obligations. Such performance information shall be entered into the statewide Contract Management System at intervals established herein and a final Evaluation, Review and Rating shall be rendered within 30 days of the end of the Grant term. Grantee shall be notified following each performance Evaluation and Review, and shall address or correct any identified problem in a timely manner and maintain work progress.  Should the final performance Evaluation and Review determine that Grantee demonstrated a gross failure to meet the performance measures established hereunder, the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration (Executive Director), upon request by the OEDIT, and showing of good cause, may remove the name of the Grantee from the Contract Management System and prohibit Grantee from bidding on future State Grants or Contracts. Grantee may contest the final Evaluation, Review and Rating by: (a) filing   Page 11 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
rebuttal statements, which may result in either removal or correction of the evaluation (CRS §24-105-102(6)), or  (b) under CRS §24-105-102(6), exercising the debarment protest and appeal rights provided in CRS §§24-109- 106, 107, 201 or 202, which may result in the reversal of the debarment and reinstatement of Grantee, by the Executive Director, upon a showing of good cause.   19. GENERAL PROVISIONS  A. Assignment and Subcontracts  Grantee's rights and obligations hereunder are personal and may not be transferred, assigned or  subcontracted without the prior, written consent of the State, except for the Approved Subcontractors named in Exhibit A. Any attempt at assignment, transfer, or subcontracting without such consent shall be void. Any and all assignments and subcontracts shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Contract. Grantee shall be solely responsible for all aspects of Subcontractor arrangements and performance.  B. Binding Effect  Except as otherwise provided in §19(A), all provisions herein contained, including the benefits and burdens, shall extend to and be binding upon the Parties' respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and  assigns.  C. Captions  The captions and headings in this Grant are for convenience of reference only, and shall not be used to interpret, define, or limit its provisions.  D. Counterparts  This Grant may be executed in multiple identical original counterparts, all of which shall constitute one agreement.  E. Entire Understanding  This Grant represents the complete integration of all understandings between the Parties and all prior  representations and understandings, oral or written, are merged herein. Prior or contemporaneous additions, deletions, or other changes hereto shall not have any force or effect whatsoever, unless embodied herein.  F. Indemnification-General  Grantee shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any and all  claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees and related costs,  incurred as a result of any act or omission by Grantee, or its employees, agents, Subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this Grant; however, the provisions hereof shall not be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protection, or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS §24-10-101 et seq., or the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. 2671 et seq., as applicable, as now or hereafter amended.  G. Jurisdiction and Venue  All suits, actions, or proceedings related to this Grant shall be held in the State of Colorado and exclusive venue shall be in the City and County of Denver.  H. Modification  i. By the Parties  Except as specifically provided in this Grant, modifications hereof shall not be effective unless agreed to in writing by the Parties in an amendment hereto, properly executed and approved in accordance with applicable Colorado State law, State Fiscal Rules, and Office of the State Controller Policies, including, but not limited to, the policy entitled MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS - TOOLS AND FORMS.  ii. By Operation of Law  This Grant is subject to such modifications as may be required by changes in Federal or Colorado State law, or their implementing regulations. Any such required modification automatically shall be incorporated into and be part of this Grant on the effective date of such change, as if fully set forth herein.  I. Order of Precedence    Page 12 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
The provisions of this Grant shall govern the relationship of the State and Grantee. In the event of conflicts or inconsistencies between this Grant and its exhibits and attachments including, but not limited to, those provided by Grantee, such conflicts or inconsistencies shall be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority:  i. Colorado Special Provisions,  ii. The provisions of the main body of this Grant, iii. Exhibit A,  iv. Exhibit B.  J. Severability  Provided this Grant can be executed and performance of the obligations of the Parties accomplished within its intent, the provisions hereof are severable and any provision that is declared invalid or becomes  inoperable for any reason shall not affect the validity of any other provision hereof.  K. Survival of Certain Grant Terms  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, provisions of this Grant requiring continued performance, compliance, or effect after termination hereof, shall survive such termination and shall be enforceable by the State if Grantee fails to perform or comply as required.  L. Taxes  The State is exempt from all federal excise taxes under IRC Chapter 32 (No. 84-730123K) and from all  State and local government sales and use taxes under CRS §§39-26-101 and 201 et seq. Such exemptions apply when materials are purchased or services rendered to benefit the State; provided however, that certain political subdivisions (e.g., City of Denver) may require payment of sales or use taxes even though the  product or service is provided to the State. Grantee shall be solely liable for paying such taxes as the State is prohibited from paying for or reimbursing Grantee for them.  M. Third Party Beneficiaries  Enforcement of this Grant and all rights and obligations hereunder are reserved solely to the Parties, and not to any third party. Any services or benefits which third parties receive as a result of this Grant are incidental to the Grant, and do not create any rights for such third parties.  N. Waiver  Waiver of any breach of a term, provision, or requirement of this Grant, or any right or remedy hereunder, whether explicitly or by lack of enforcement, shall not be construed or deemed as a waiver of any  subsequent breach of such term, provision or requirement, or of any other term, provision, or requirement.  0. Confidentiality of Grantee Records  Except as otherwise provided herein, or except as otherwise required by law or court order, as determined by the State in the State's reasonable discretion, the State shall hold in strict confidence and shall not  disclose to third parties and shall deny third parties the right to inspect or discover Grantee's records in the possession of the State which are related to this Grant and clearly identified by Grantee as confidential.  To the extent not prohibited by federal law, this Grant and the performance measures and standards under CRS §24-103.5-101, if any, are subject to public release through the Colorado Open Records Act, CRS §24- 72-101, et seq.     THE REST OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK             Page 13 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
20. COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS  The Special Provisions apply to all Grants except where noted in italics.  A. CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL. CRS §24-30-202 (1).  This Grant shall not be deemed valid until it has been approved by the Colorado State Controller or designee.  B. FUND AVAILABILITY. CRS §24-30-202(5.5).  Financial obligations of the State payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available.  C. GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY.  No term or condition of this Grant shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, CRS §24-10-101 et seq., or the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. §§1346(b) and 2671 et seq., as  applicable now or hereafter amended.  D. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR  Grantee shall perform its duties hereunder as an independent contractor and not as an employee. Neither  Grantee nor any agent or employee of Grantee shall be deemed to be an agent or employee of the State.  Grantee and its employees and agents are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers compensation benefits through the State and the State shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage for Grantee or any of its agents or employees. Unemployment insurance benefits shall be available to Grantee and its  employees and agents only if such coverage is made available by Grantee or a third party. Grantee shall pay when due all applicable employment taxes and income taxes and local head taxes incurred pursuant to this Grant. Grantee shall not have authorization, express or implied, to bind the State to any Agreement, liability or understanding, except as expressly set forth herein. Grantee shall (a) provide and keep in force workers' compensation and unemployment compensation insurance in the amounts required by law, (b) provide proof thereof when requested by the State, and (c) be solely responsible for its acts and those of its employees and agents.  E. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.  Grantee shall strictly comply with all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations in effect or hereafter established, including, without limitation, laws applicable to discrimination and unfair  employment practices.  F. CHOICE OF LAW.  Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation,  execution, and enforcement of this grant. Any provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be null and void. Any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other Special Provision in whole or in part shall not be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law, whether by way of complaint, defense, or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision shall not invalidate the remainder of this Grant, to the extent capable of execution.  G. BINDING ARBITRATION PROHIBITED.  The State of Colorado does not agree to binding arbitration by any extra-judicial body or person. Any provision to the contrary in this Agreement or incorporated herein by reference shall be null and void.  H. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION. Governor's Executive Order D 002 00.  State or other public funds payable under this Grant shall not be used for the acquisition, operation, or  maintenance of computer software in violation of federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions. Grantee hereby certifies and warrants that, during the term of this Grant and any extensions, Grantee has and shall maintain in place appropriate systems and controls to prevent such improper use of public funds. If the  State determines that Grantee is in violation of this provision, the State may exercise any remedy available at law or in equity or under this Grant, including, without limitation, immediate termination of this Grant and any remedy consistent with federal copyright laws or applicable licensing restrictions.  I. EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST. CRS §§24-18-201 and 24-50-507.    Page 14 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Grant. Grantee has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of  Grantee's services and Grantee shall not employ any person having such known interests.  J. VENDOR OFFSET. CRS §§24-30-202 (1) and 24-30-202.4.  [Not Applicable to intergovernmental agreements] Subject to CRS §24-30-202.4 (3.5), the State Controller may withhold payment under the State's vendor offset intercept system for debts owed to State agencies for:  (a) unpaid child support debts or child support arrearages; (b) unpaid balances of tax, accrued interest, or  other charges specified in CRS §39-21-101, et seq.; (c) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher Education; (d) amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation  Fund; and (e) other unpaid debts owing to the State as a result of final agency determination or judicial  action.   K. PUBLIC CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES. CRS §8-17.5-101.  [Not Applicable to Agreements relating to the offer, issuance, or sale of securities, investment advisory services or fund management services, sponsored projects, intergovernmental Agreements, or  information technology services or products and services] Grantee certifies, warrants, and agrees that it does not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien who shall perform work under this Grant and shall confirm the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for employment in the  United States to perform work under this Grant, through participation in the E-Verify Program or the State program established pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5)(c), Grantee shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Grant or enter into a contract with a Subcontractor that fails to certify to Grantee that the Subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an illegal alien to perform work under this Grant. Grantee (a) shall not use E-Verify Program or State program procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while this Grant is being performed, (b) shall notify the Subcontractor and the contracting State agency within three days if Grantee has actual knowledge that a Subcontractor is employing or contracting with an illegal alien for work under this Grant, (c) shall terminate the subcontract if a Subcontractor does not stop employing or contracting with the illegal alien within three days of receiving the notice, and (d) shall comply with reasonable requests made in the course of an  investigation, undertaken pursuant to CRS §8-17.5-102(5), by the Colorado Department of Labor and  Employment. If Grantee participates in the State program, Grantee shall deliver to the contracting State  agency, Institution of Higher Education or political subdivision, a written, notarized affirmation, affirming that Grantee has examined the legal work status of such employee, and shall comply with all of the other requirements of the State program. If Grantee fails to comply with any requirement of this provision or CRS §8-17.5-101 et seq., the contracting State agency, institution of higher education or political subdivision may terminate this Grant for breach and, if so terminated, Grantee shall be liable for damages.  L. PUBLIC CONTRACTS WITH NATURAL PERSONS. CRS §24-76.5-101.  Grantee, if a natural person eighteen (18) years of age or older, hereby swears and affirms under penalty of perjury that he or she (a) is a citizen or otherwise lawfully present in the United States pursuant to federal law, (b) shall comply with the provisions of CRS §24-76.5-101 et seq., and (c) has produced one form of identification required by CRS §24-76.5-103 prior to the effective date of this Grant.   SPs Effective 1/1/09     THE REST OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK         Page 15 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
21. SIGNATURE PAGE  Grant Routing Number   THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS GRANT   * Persons signing for Grantee hereby swear and affirm that they are authorized to act on Grantee's behalf and acknowledge that   the State is relying on their representations to that effect.    GRANTEE Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. Steve Warnecke   CEO        *Signature   STATE OF COLORADO John W. Hickenlooper, GOVERNOR Colorado Office of Economic Development and   International Trade Fiona E. Arnold  Executive Director         Date:  8/6/15 Date: June 14, 2015              ALL GRANTS REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE STATE CONTROLLER   CRS §24-30-202 requires the State Controller to approve all State Grants. This Grant is not valid until signed and dated below   by the State Controller or delegate. Grantee is not authorized to begin performance until such time. If Grantee begins  performing prior thereto, the State of Colorado is not obligated to pay Grantee for such performance or for any goods and/or  services provided hereunder.   STATE CONTROLLER Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD     By:  Frank Tamayo, delegate     Date: 8/6/15     Page 16 of 16
 
 
 

 
 
 
Fund: 27L0 Unit: AIPU Subunit: AIGR Approp: ECAAB7110 Function: ESCR Object: 5781   Encumbrance #:  Grant $: 250,000  Dates: to 5/1/18  22. EXHIBIT A — STATEMENT OF WORK   STATE OF COLORADO  OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE   with  Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.   1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Evolutionary Genomics identifies, develops, patents and markets genes that improve agricultural crops and allow farmers to be more productive and profitable.   DEFINITIONS  1.1. "IF NEEDED" means include definitions if needed for language used in the General Description of   the Grantee's Obligations.  2. GRANTEE'S OBLIGATIONS 2.1 Develop the pest resistance in soybeans.  2.2 Develop the sweetness genes in tomatoes.  2.3 Continue ortholog development work in beans and cowpeas.  As a condition of this Grant, Grantee has reported obligations as described in §5 of this Exhibit A. These obligations include but are not limited to ongoing reporting obligations which extend beyond the end date of the grant per in §5.4 of this Exhibit A  3. PERSONNEL 3.1. Responsible Administrator  Grantee's performance hereunder shall be under the supervision of Steve Warnecke, an employee or agent of Grantee, who is hereby designated as the responsible administrator of this Grant.  3.2. Other Key Personnel  3.2.1. Key Personnel The following people are Key Personnel for purposes of this Grant, and shall be replaced only in accordance with §4.3 of this Exhibit A:  Dr. Erich Veitenheimer, Key Advisor, Cooley, LLP  3.2.2.  Approved Subcontractors  The following people or entities are the only Approved Subcontractors for purposes of this Grant:  3.2.3.  Grantee may add or delete Approved Subcontractors only with the State's prior, written approval, pursuant to §20.A. of the Grant and §4.3. of this Exhibit A.  3.3. Replacement  Grantee shall immediately notify the State if any Key Personnel cease to serve. Provided there is a good-faith reason for the change, if Grantee wishes to replace its Key Personnel, it shall notify the State and seek its approval. Such approval is at the State 's sole discretion, as the State issued this Grant in reliance on Grantee's representations regarding Key Personnel. Such notice shall specify why the change is necessary, who the proposed replacement is, what the proposed replacement's qualifications are, and when the change would take effect. If at any time Key Personnel cease to serve, the State, in its sole discretion, may direct Grantee to suspend performance of the Work until such time as replacements are approved. All notices sent under this subsection shall be sent in  accordance with the Notices and Representatives provisions of this Grant.   Page i of iv
 
 
 

 
 
 
4. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 4.1. Mid-term and Final Report(s)  Grantee shall be responsible for completing the Work, and shall provide to the State's Representative Mid-term and Final reports using a format required and provided by the State and as described herein.  4.1.1.  Progress on Grantee's Obligations outlined in §3 of this Exhibit A, including analysis of  the results and findings from the Work.  4.1.2. An analysis of technical difficulties, errors, and planned or recommended next steps. 4.1.3. Use of Grant and Matching Funds according to the Grant and Work Budget in §7 of this Exhibit A, including documentation verifying those expenditures. 4.1.4. Commercialization Advancement Metrics including: 4.1.4.1. New business entity created 4.1.4.2. New jobs created 4.1.4.3. Follow-on capital raised 4.1.4.4. New exports in terms of revenue 4.1.4.5. Intellectual property development (patent filings, awards, other) 4.1.4.6. Licenses issued on technology 4.1.4.7. New product or service offered to end-customer 4.1.4.8. New revenue generated 4.1.4.9. Other metrics as identified by OEDIT 4.2. Mid-Term Report Submission and Due Date(s)  Mid-term reports cover activity from grant execution through June 30th, and are due no later than September Is' each year until the Work completion date as noted in §6.A. or until submission o f the Final Report. The Reports shall be delivered to the State's representative identified in §16.A. of the Grant and in accordance with §8.A. of the Grant. The State may withhold payment(s) if  Reports are not submitted in accordance with this Grant Agreement.  4.3. Final Report Submission and Due Date  The Final Report is due by the Agreement Termination Date identified in §5 of the Grant. The Report shall be delivered to the State's representative identified in §16.A of the Grant and in accordance with §8.A. of the Grant.  4.4. Additional Reporting  Grantee shall cooperate with the State in promptly supplying any additional information or data to the State that is necessary to fulfill OEDIT's obligations under CRS §24-48.5-117, et seq, to report to committees of the House and the Senate as needed during the term of this Agreement.  Additional Reporting Requires follow up Reports on the Commercialization Advancement Metrics identified in §5.1.4. of the Statement of Work as solicited by the State, due September 1s' at years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 following the Statement of Work completion date identified in §6.A of the Grant and covering results from the beginning of the grant term.  4.5. The State may withhold payment(s) if Reports are not submitted in accordance with this Grant   Agreement.  5. PAYMENTS Payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Grant. OEDIT may transfer the Grant Award in advance of performance only if a Fiscal Rule waiver has been granted by the State Controller for this Grant. Grantee must request interim and final payments by completing reports and invoice forms provided by the State.             Page ii of iv
 
 
 

 
 
 
Payment Schedule:  ESCR Phase III  Disbursement  Schedule  $25,000 Initial Advance payment to be paid following execution of this Grant. 10% of Maximum Amount $212,500 Interim payments must be requested by the Grantee. $12,500 Final Payment will be made following receipt and acceptance by OEDIT of the Final Report. 5% of the Maximum Amount. $250,000 TOTAL    6. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 6.1. Accounting 6.1.1.  At all times from the Effective Date of this Grant until completion of the Work, Grantee shall maintain properly segregated books of State Grant Funds, Matching Funds, and other funds associated with the Work.  6.1.2.  All receipts and expenditures associated with said Work shall be documented in a detailed and specific manner, and shall accord with the Work Budget set forth herein.  6.2. Monitoring  The State may monitor the Work on an as-needed basis. The State may choose to audit Grantee's activities performed under this Agreement. Such audit may be requested by OEDIT via electronic media, and all documentation shall be made available for audit by OEDIT within 30 days of such request. Grantee shall maintain a complete file of all records, documents, communications, notes and other written materials or electronic media, files or communications, which pertain in any manner to the operation of activities undertaken pursuant to this Grant. Such books and records shall contain documentation of the participant's pertinent activity under this Grant in a form  consistent with good accounting practice.  7. WORK BUDGET 7.1. Matching Funds Grantee has secured a dollar amount that is two times that of the AIA Grant Funds in §7.2. of this section and the maximum amount in §7.A. of the Grant.  Matching funds support the commercial advancement of this project, and the State has determined the availability and adequacy of the Matching Funds in accordance with §7.D. of the Grant.  Matching Funds must support the technology and application described in § 1. of this Exhibit A. The source of Matching Funds is:  7.2. AIA Grant Funds The total Grant Award under this Grant is provided in §7.A. of the Grant Agreement. The use of the Grant Funds and Matching Funds must support the Obligations listed in §2, the Project  General Description, described in§1 of this Statement of Work and the Work Budget described in §7.3 of this Statement of Work.                  Page iii of iv
 
 
 

 
 
 
7.3. Work Budget   Line-item AIA Matching Total Grant Funds Funds Personnel Expenses 221,600 102,750 324,350  Materials & Supplies 28,400 1,600 30,000 Contracting Services 350,000 350,000 Expenses  Legal & Intellectual Property 50,000 50,000 Services  Other Consulting &  Marketing Expenses  Other Project Expenses Administrative Expenses Facilities Expenses  TOTAL 250,000 504,350 754,350    7.4.  Format for Reporting Costs  7.4.1.  Expenditure Table — Reports shall document the expenditure of both Grant Funds and Matching Funds by cost category similar to the table provided herein. The expenditure of Grant Funds may not exceed the Maximum provided in §7.A. of the Grant Agreement.  7.4.2.  Supporting Documentation - required with the Final Report, shall include reports from the Grantee institution's accounting system and shall uniquely identify the expenses under Grant  Funds and Matching Funds. These expenditures shall be identified by the cost categories named in §7.3. above.    THE REST OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK                             Page iv of iv
 
 

EXHIBIT 21.1


Subsidiaries


 

 

 

Name of Subsidiary

 

Jurisdiction

                                                            

     

 

Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.

 

Delaware




EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Steve Warnecke, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.

2. Based on my knowledge, this annual 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 annual report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual 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 annual report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in 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 annual report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting, to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting .

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting,, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

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.

 

February 18, 2016

 

 

BY:  

/s/ Steve Warnecke

 

Steve Warnecke

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

(principal executive officer)




EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Steve Warnecke, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Evolutionary Genomics, Inc.

2. Based on my knowledge, this annual 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 annual report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual 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 annual report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in 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 annual report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting, to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting .

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting,, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

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.

 

February 18, 2016

 

 

BY:  

/s/ Steve Warnecke

 

Steve Warnecke

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

(principal financial officer)




EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of Evolutionary Genomics, Inc. (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Steve B Warnecke, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, 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.




BY:  

/s/ Steve B Warnecke

 

Steve B Warnecke

 

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

 

(principal executive and financial officer)

 

February 18, 2016