-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, EtF9VGDkqjiD4d790o/xyptPeolO6/c0OMoFI/xq1D7P2NFYAn/0ivhMA7/VpqQI GfXmFz+2j9qx997pExRbgg== 0001104659-06-021374.txt : 20060331 0001104659-06-021374.hdr.sgml : 20060331 20060331170841 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-06-021374 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 20 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20051231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060331 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060331 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000884719 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3576] IRS NUMBER: 043144936 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11860 FILM NUMBER: 06729901 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1370 DELL AVE CITY: CAMPBELL STATE: CA ZIP: 95008 BUSINESS PHONE: 4088668300 10-K 1 a06-2037_110k.htm ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 AND 15(D)

 

U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

ý

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

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005, or

 

o

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 1-11860

 

FOCUS Enhancements, Inc.

(Name of Issuer in its Charter)

 

Delaware

 

04-3144936

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Incorporation or Organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

1370 Dell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(408) 866-8300

(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

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

 

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

 

Title of Each Class

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

Name of Exchange on which Registered

Nasdaq

 

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: ý

 

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

 

Check whether the Issuer (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 other 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: ý 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. ý

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer: o Accelerated filer: o Non-accelerated filer: ý

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b02 of the Exchange Act). Yes: o No: ý

 

Based on the closing sales price as of June 30, 2005, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second quarter, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $31.9 million.

 

As of March 17, 2006, there were 68.4 million shares of common stock outstanding.

 

Documents Incorporated by Reference: None.

 

 



 

INDEX

 

PART I

 

 

Item 1.

Business

3

Item 1A

Risk Factors

9

Item 1B

Unresolved Staff Comments

15

Item 2.

Properties

16

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

17

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

17

 

 

 

PART II

 

 

Item 5.

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

18

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

19

Item 7.

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

20

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

33

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

33

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

33

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

33

Item 9B.

Other information

34

 

 

 

PART III

 

 

Item 10.

Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

35

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

38

Item 12.

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

42

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

44

Item 14

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

45

 

 

 

PART IV

 

 

Item 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

46

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

 

 

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

 

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Part I

 

Item 1. Business

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Some of the statements contained or incorporated by reference in this Report, including those relating to our strategy and other statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements are not historical facts but instead represent only the Company’s expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, which may include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed in “Item 1A, Risk Factors” found elsewhere in this Report. The nature of our business makes predicting the future trends of revenues difficult. Caution should be used when extrapolating historical results to future periods.

 

Our actual results and financial condition may differ, perhaps materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition in any such forward-looking statements and, accordingly, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

General

 

Incorporated in 1992, we develop and market proprietary video technology in two areas: semiconductors (“semiconductor products”) and digital media video systems (“system products”). We market our products globally to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), and dealers and distributors in the consumer and professional channels. Our semiconductor products include several series of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), which process digital and analog video to be used with televisions, computer motherboards, graphics cards, video conferencing systems, Internet TV, media center and interactive TV applications. We market our ASICs through semiconductor distribution channels. Our system products are designed to provide solutions for PC-to-TV scan conversion, video production and acquisition, digital asset management and digital signage markets. We market our system products primarily through the professional channel. Our production products include video scan converters, video mixers, standard and high definition digital video disk recorders, MPEG recorders and file format conversion tools. Our digital asset management system products include network-based video servers, long-duration program monitors and capture/playout components. Our digital signage and retail media solutions products include standard and high definition MPEG players, servers and associated control software.

 

Since our inception, we have emphasized gaining market awareness for our products and increasing our intellectual property through both internal market and product development as well as through acquisition. In September of 1996, we acquired TView, Inc., a developer of PC-to-TV video conversion semiconductor technology. We believe the acquisition was a strategic milestone in our transition to the video convergence market. In July of 1998, we acquired PC Video Conversion, Inc., a manufacturer of professional high-end video conversion products. We later restructured this entity into a Professional Products Research & Development group and consolidated its operations into our corporate headquarters. Our PC-to-TV technology provides sharp, flicker-free, computer-generated images on televisions for multimedia/business presentations, classroom/training sessions, game playing and Internet browsing.

 

In January of 2001, we completed our merger with Videonics, Inc. (“Videonics”), a leading designer of affordable, high-quality, digital video post-production equipment, that developed and marketed products for Internet production and streaming, desktop video editing and video presentations. Following the merger, we took advantage of the complementary strategic fit of the businesses to build attractively priced digital video solutions for an expanded customer base. After the merger, new management executed a restructuring plan which significantly reduced post-merger staffing in the areas of operations, marketing, customer support and finance. In September 2002, we closed our facility in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and Brett Moyer, our former Chief Operating Officer, moved from Chelmsford to Campbell, California, to accept the role as Focus’ President and Chief Executive Officer.

 

In February of 2004, we completed the acquisition of COMO Computer & Motion GmbH (“COMO”), located in Kiel, Germany, pursuant to which COMO became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Focus. Founded in 1990 and incorporated in Germany, COMO develops, manufactures and distributes digital video solutions. The acquisition enabled new features for our entire video technology product line, including MPEG encoding, content storage and digital asset management, and provides support for our European distributors and customers.

 

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In May of 2004, we acquired substantially all the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Visual Circuits Corporation (“Visual Circuits”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. Founded in 1991, Visual Circuits manufactured and developed integrated hardware, software and network products. These products are used by us in digital signage and enterprise media installations to manage, schedule, distribute, store and present digital media.

 

Our corporate offices are located at 1370 Dell Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008-6604, and our Semiconductor group is located at 22867 Northwest Bennett Rd., Hillsboro, Oregon 97124. Focus’ general telephone number is (408) 866-8300, and our Worldwide Web address is http://www.Focusinfo.com. Information contained on the Web site is not part of this document.

 

Business Strategy

 

We currently derive revenue from the sale of system products and semiconductor products. While we believe that the semiconductor market may offer the best potential for future growth, our digital media-related systems products remain an important and substantial contributor to our growth. Our systems products provide digital asset management, digital signage and digital media video production for consumers and professional broadcast studios and for industrial applications. According to surveys by iSuppli/Stanford Resources and Frost & Sullivan, the digital signage market and digital asset management market, respectively, which we entered through acquisitions in 2004, are expected to experience 20-30 percent growth through 2008.

 

Although the video production market is not experiencing the faster growth rates of digital signage and digital asset management, it is actively going through a standard definition video to high definition video transition, as well as experiencing changes to file and distribution formats.

 

Our semiconductor products target the Internet appliance, gaming and home entertainment industries and consist of ASIC chips used for PC-to-TV conversion by PC’s, graphics cards, set top boxes, and media and internet appliances. In 2005, our Semiconductor group remained focused on the development of an Ultra Wideband chip (“UWB”) design. We expect wireless home media and wireless USB to be the first markets which will use our UWB chips in volume, as these currently are the leading applications of high-bandwidth wireless chips. We plan to vigorously pursue the semiconductor market for this technology in 2006, building on our existing business in the commercial TV, portable media players, video conferencing and Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) set-top box markets.

 

We began research and development efforts on developing UWB technology in 2002 for use in transmitting wireless video. UWB is a radio technology enabling very high speed transmission of data over short distances. We are a member of WiMedia, the industry standards setting trade association group for UWB and one of the authors of the WiMedia specifications. WiMedia is the industry trade association which is standardizing UWB technology. We intend to invest a significant amount of research and development efforts and dollars in UWB technology in 2006. Based on our current development activities, we anticipate accepting orders for production quality UWB chips in the second half of 2006.

 

Our Products

 

We market two distinctive product lines: semiconductor and systems products. Our system products, both professional and consumer, target digital media video production, digital asset management, scan conversion applications and digital signage. Our semiconductor products target the video convergence market.

 

Semiconductor Products

 

Our ASIC chips are custom designed for a specific application rather than general-purposes like a microprocessor. The use of ASIC chips improves performance over general-purpose semiconductors, because the chips are “hardwired” to do a specific job. Our ASICs provide solutions for customers who need high quality digital images on a television screen. The PC-to-TV video convergence market exists as a result of incompatibility between a PC’s progressive scan image and a TV’s interlace image. Our ASIC products include the FS401/2/3, FS453/4, and FS455/6 series used for scaling, scan conversion, Internet TV, Portable Media Players and interactive TV applications. These chips, due to their features and applicability, are used in many of our and third party consumer systems products. The following is a listing of some of the applications for our chips:

 

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Media Centers and Portable Media Players

Gaming Consoles

Graphic Design and Animation Hardware

Information Appliances

Interactive Home Entertainment

Interactive Television

PC Video Out (TV-Ready PC’s)

Point of Sales Terminals

Set Top Boxes

Videoconferencing Systems

Television Broadcast and Video Design

Video Kiosks

Web Appliances

Automotive Video and GPS Systems

 

The wide number of applications for our semiconductor products provides the opportunity to grow our business for applications requiring broadcast quality in electronics devices and components including Internet set top boxes, Cable/DVD Player set top boxes, Internet appliances, graphics cards and laptops.

 

Our proprietary NTSC/PAL digital video co-processor technology is for designers of video and large display monitor products, as well as a variety of industrial applications. The FS401/2/3 series of chips are advanced PC to TV processors with patented designs that dramatically improve video quality while reducing costs for the manufacturer. The chips are marketed to manufacturers of media players, scan converters, video-conferencing equipment and commercial television OEMs including our own  consumer electronics product line marketed under the TView brand.

 

Our FS453/4 was originally designed for use in the Microsoft Xbox. Microsoft funded $2.1 million for the development of the FS453/4. In July of 2003, we began production shipments of the FS454 to Microsoft, to meet Microsoft’s Xbox peak production period. Although we continued shipments in 2004, shipments were at significantly reduced levels when compared to the third and fourth quarters of 2003 and no shipments were made in 2005. In addition to compatibility with the Microsoft Xbox, the FS453/4 has broad applications in other products that need TV-Out, such as PC’s, media centers and media adaptors. The chip provides normal TV and HDTV outputs, has a small footprint, and has low power consumption.

 

In July 2004, we began sampling the FS455/6. The FS455/6 uses the same technology as the FS454, but in a smaller (7mm x 7mm) ball grid array (“BGA”) package, which is best suited for applications where space is critical. Applications that can potentially use the FS455 include portable phones, portable media players, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other small, portable devices.

 

System Products

 

Our systems product line includes products in four main categories:

 

                  Video Acquisition and Production;

                  Digital Asset Management;

                  Scan Conversion; and

                  Digital Signage.

 

Each of our product categories have specific market segment focus, together, they offer a broad range of digital video solutions for the specialized video consumer, videographer and broadcast professional. Specific product functionality includes recording video to disk, digital video mixing, digital video file conversion, encoding, playout, presentation, and rich media management. We sell our products through a network of distributors in more than 90 countries worldwide.

 

Video Acquisition and Production. FireStoreTM, is the first direct to disk recorder that can format the digital video format into an instantly editable format for all major editing programs and then record this to a standard IEEE-1394 computer hard drive at the time the video is captured internally. Since 2003, we have constantly broadened the FireStore product line. In 2003, we introduced the camera-mounted FireStore FS-3, and the FireStore DRDV-5000 variation, which we manufacture for JVC Corporation. In that same year, we acquired certain intangible assets of DVUnlimited, a small Hungarian company, to integrate digital video file conversion programs into one FireStore line as a suite of utility software. In April 2004, FireStore FS-2 Studio DTE recorder began to ship, and this was followed in 2005 by the FireStore FS-4, a portable version.

 

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The FS-4 base model now has several variations, including FS-100, a custom model for Panasonic, DR-HD100, a custom model for JVC, and FS-4 HD, a model that supports encoded HD/HDV formats.

 

Post-acquisition intermediate steps in the video production process are served by our MX-4TM family of digital video mixers.

 

Digital Asset Management. Our ProxSysTM family of digital asset management products, acquired in connection with our acquisition of COMO, allows customers to upload, store, search, and playout media and media-related data. ProxSys is sold through system integrators who primarily target education, post production, medical, legal, and corporate applications. Components of the ProxSys family include capture, 24/7 play, storage, conversion, and 24/7 channel monitoring.

 

Scan Conversion. TViewTM, our consumer line of scan converters, builds on PC-to-TV convergence technology. TView products, which are sub-categorized Gold, Silver and Micro for performance and description, convert any standard television into a large screen computer display. The product line targets presenters, educators, trainers and the expanding gamers market. The iTView Mac targets users of Apple’s iMac and eMac. The majority of the products in the consumer line integrate core technology provided by our FS401/2/3 series of chips. The TView Gold product accepts computer desktop resolutions up to 1600x1280 at millions of colors on both Window and Mac platforms. Much like the professional products, TView is offered in multiple forms including a portable version for mobile users.

 

Digital Signage. Our family of products resulting from the acquisition of Visual Circuits enables customers to manage, distribute, and present standard and high definition video and graphics over networks using media servers, players and control software. Customers for digital signage range from single channel solutions to enterprise-sized deployments that involve hundreds of locations and channels. The family includes our MantisTM  HD MPEG players, FireFlyTM SD MPEG players, and Media MessengerTM control software. In addition to these products, we also sell SD and HD MPEG decoder PCI cards to a number of integrators that incorporate these into their own OEM media products.

 

Research and Development

 

We continue to invest heavily in research and development. Of the $12.8 million invested in research and development in 2005, approximately 72% was spent on our UWB chip development and support activities, with the remainder supporting new products for the video production, digital signage and digital asset management markets.

 

Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights

 

As of December 31, 2005, we held six patents and four pending patent applications in the United States. Certain of these patents have also been filed and issued in countries outside the United States. We treat our technical data as confidential and rely on internal non-disclosure safeguards, including confidentiality agreements with employees, and on laws protecting trade secrets, to protect our proprietary information.

 

Upon employment with us, employees and consultants are generally required to execute agreements providing for the non-disclosure of confidential information and the assignment of proprietary know-how and inventions developed on our behalf. In addition, we seek to protect trade secrets and know-how through contractual restrictions with vendors and certain large customers. There can be no assurance that any of these measures will adequately protect the confidentiality of our proprietary information or that others will not independently develop products or technology that are equivalent or superior to ours.

 

Because of the rapid pace of technological innovation in our markets, we believe that our success must generally rely upon the creative skills and experience of our employees, the frequency of new product offerings and enhancements, product pricing and performance features, a diversified marketing strategy, and the quality and reliability of support services.

 

Marketing and Sales

 

As with most electronic equipment manufacturers, we introduce new products and technologies at industry conferences such as the International Consumer Electronics Show and the National Association of Broadcasters Expo. In addition to attending these events, we also visit major conferences in our target markets. It is our experience that attendance at these

 

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conferences adds to our name recognition and market acceptance.

 

Distribution

 

In the United States and Canada, we market and sell our products through the following channels:

 

System products:

                  national distributors such as Ingram Micro, D&H Distributing and DBL Distributing;

                  third party mail order resellers such as B&H Photo and CDW;

                  video Value Added Resellers (“VARs”); and

                  direct to our customers via our Web site;

 

Semiconductor products:

                  direct to our customers; and

                  sales through OEM relationships.

 

Internationally, our products are sold directly to large semiconductor customers, resellers, independent mail order companies and system and semiconductor distributors in numerous countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, the Republic of Korea and in Scandinavia.

 

Customer Support

 

We believe that our future success will depend, in part, upon the continued strength of our customer relationships. In an effort to ensure customer satisfaction, we currently provide customer service and technical support through a five-days-per-week telephone service. We use 800 telephone numbers for customer service and a local telephone number for technical support for which the customer pays the phone charge. The customer service and support lines are currently staffed by technicians who provide advice free of charge to ensure customer satisfaction and obtain valuable feedback on new product concepts. In order to educate our telephone support personnel, we periodically conduct in-house training programs and seminars on new products and technology advances in the industry. We offer this base level of support to our entire domestic market including direct market customers that purchase our products through computer superstores or system integrators. Internationally, we also provide technical support to international resellers and distributors who, in turn, give local support to their customers.

 

We provide our system customers with a 90-day to three-year warranty on all products and will repair or replace a defective product under warranty coverage. The majority of defective product returns are repaired or replaced and returned to customers within ten business days. In addition, we sell extended warranty and enhanced warranty services. For selected professional products, we offer advanced support warranty contracts that may include 24/7 support “hot lines”, installation, and training.

 

Our Semiconductor group provides application support to its customers through its own application engineers located in the United States and in Taiwan, as well as through application engineers employed by our representatives and distributors. We replace those ASIC chips that are proven to be defective at the time of installation by our customers.

 

Competition

 

The video technology market is intensely competitive and characterized by rapid technological innovations. At times this has resulted in new product introductions over relatively short time periods with frequent advances in price/performance ratios. Competitive factors in these markets include product performance, functionality, product quality and reliability, as well as volume pricing discounts, customer service, customer support, marketing capability, corporate reputation, brand recognition and increases in relative price/performance ratios for products serving these markets.

 

We believe that our semiconductor products compete for market share with the following companies in the following markets:

 

                  Videographic ASIC - Conexant Systems Inc., Philips Electronics, and Chrontel Inc.; and

 

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                  UWB - Freescale Semiconductor Inc., Alereon Inc., Wisair, TZero, WiQuest, and Staccato Communications, Inc. and others

 

We believe that our systems products compete for market share with the following companies in the following markets:

                  Video Acquisition and Production - Leightronix, Shining, Datavideo and Editrol;

                  Digital Asset Management – Artesia, Cinegy, Harris, Dalet, and North Plains;

                  Scan Conversion - AverMedia Technologies, Inc. and ADS Technologies, Inc.; and

                  Digital Signage - Enseo, Inc., Electrosonic and Sony Corporation.

 

Some of our competitors have greater technical and capital resources, more marketing experience, and larger research and development staffs than we have. At any time, these competitors could have a substantial adverse impact on our business.

 

We believe that our products compete favorably on the basis of product quality and technical benefits and features. We also believe our products and company provide competitive pricing, quality, extended warranty coverage, and strong customer relationships, including selling, servicing and after-market support for our finished products. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully in the future against existing companies or new entrants to the marketplace.

 

Manufacturing

 

We rely on subcontractors who operate under two different models in manufacturing our systems products. The first utilizes components that we purchase and then send to the manufacturer who in turn manufactures board level subassemblies. The products that incorporate these subassemblies are completed, tested and distributed to customers by us from our facility in Campbell, California. This model provides for higher margin and control in a lower volume product. The second subcontractor type is a turnkey manufacturer who builds the entire product as designed and specified by us for a fixed price. The turnkey house is responsible for component procurement, board level assembly, product assembly, quality control testing and final packaging. In addition, some board level assembly and testing for low volume products is purchased through these turnkey houses. For certain commercial PC-to-TV video conversion products, turnkey manufacturers ship directly to the OEM customer and forward shipping information to us for our billing.

 

Our four turnkey manufacturers accounted for 72% of our manufacturing capabilities in 2005. One manufacturer, based in Taiwan, supplies all of our scan conversion products for the computer and display markets; another manufacturer in Minnesota provides all of our digital signage products; a third manufacturer in Korea provides all of our ASIC production; and a fourth manufacturer in California provides our video mixer products. Under the turnkey model, quality control is maintained through standardized quality assurance practices at the build site and random testing of finished products as they arrive at our fulfillment centers. Management believes that the turnkey model is appropriate for higher-volume products and helps us to lower inventory and staff requirements, maintain better quality control and product flexibility, achieve higher product turns and improve cash flow.

 

All customer returns are processed through our fulfillment centers. Upon receipt of a returned product, a technician tests the product to diagnose the problem. If a product is found to be defective, the unit is either returned to the turnkey subcontractor for rework and repair or is repaired by us and returned to the customer. The majority of defective product returns are repaired or replaced and returned to customers usually within ten business days.

 

Personnel

 

As of December 31, 2005, we employed 132 people on a full-time basis, of whom 18 were in operations, 45 in sales and marketing, 54 in research and development and 15 in finance and administration.

 

Backlog

 

At December 31, 2005, we had a backlog of approximately $903,000 for products ordered by customers as compared to a backlog of $1.5 million at December 31, 2004. We do not believe backlog for products ordered by customers is a meaningful indicator of future sales for a particular time period since the historical order patterns of our customers has demonstrated that backlog is episodic.

 

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Available Information

 

Our principal executive offices are located at 1370 Dell Ave, Campbell, California 95008, and our main telephone number is (408) 866-8300. The public may read and copy any material we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington D.C., 20549. The public may obtain information on the operations of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site, http://www.sec.gov, which contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

You should carefully consider the following risks relating to our business and our common stock, together with the other information described herein. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected, the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you might lose all or part of your investment in our common stock.

 

Risks Related to Our Business

 

We have a long history of operating losses.

 

As of December 31, 2005, we had an accumulated deficit of $89.4 million. We incurred net losses of $15.4 million, $11.0 million and $1.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. There can be no assurance that we will ever become profitable. Additionally, our independent registered public accounting firm has included an explanatory paragraph in its report on our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 with respect to substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of that uncertainty.

 

We will need to raise additional capital, which, if through equity securities placements, will result in further dilution of existing and future stockholders.

 

Historically, we have met our short- and long-term cash needs through debt issuances and the sale of common stock in private placements, because cash flow from operations has been insufficient to fund our operations. Set forth below is information regarding net proceeds received recently through private placements of our common stock:

 

(In thousands)

 

Private Placements
of Common Stock

 

Exercise of Stock
Options and Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005

 

$

4,531

 

$

152

 

2004

 

$

10,741

 

$

192

 

2003

 

$

1,920

 

$

3,437

 

 

Future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including cash flow from operations, continued progress in research and development programs, competing technological and market developments, and our ability to market our products successfully.

 

We received gross proceeds of $10,000,000 from the issuance of secured convertible notes to a group of private investors in January 2006. While we believe that these funds, along with the cash flow generated by our expanding Systems business, should be adequate to enable us to complete our UWB engineering development and launch commercialization of UWB products, depending upon the results and timing of our UWB initiative and the profitability of our Systems business, we may need to raise further capital in 2006. There can be no assurance that sufficient funds will be raised. Moreover, any equity financing or convertible debt financing would result in dilution to our existing stockholders and could have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock. Furthermore, any additional debt financing will result in higher interest expense.

 

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Our common stock currently does not meet the minimum bid price requirement to remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. If we were to be delisted, it could make trading in our stock more difficult.

 

Our voting common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. There are various quantitative listing requirements for a company to remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, including maintaining a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share of common stock and maintaining stockholders’ equity of $2.5 million. On November 23, 2005, the Nasdaq Stock Market notified us that for the previous 30 consecutive business days, the bid price of our common stock had closed below the minimum $1.00 per share price requirement for continued inclusion under Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.

 

We have until May 22, 2006 to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market $1.00 minimum bid price rule. If at any time before this date the bid price of our common stock closes at $1.00 or more per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, Nasdaq will notify us that we are in compliance with the Rules. If we do not regain compliance within the allotted compliance period, including any extensions that may be granted by Nasdaq, Nasdaq will notify us that our common stock will be delisted from The Nasdaq Capital Market, eliminating the only established trading market for our shares. We would then be entitled to appeal this determination to a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel and request a hearing.

 

In the event we are delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market, we would be forced to list our shares on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board or some other quotation medium, such as the pink sheets, depending on our ability to meet the specific listing requirements of those quotation systems. As a result, an investor might find it more difficult to trade, or to obtain accurate price quotations for, such shares. Delisting might also reduce the visibility, liquidity, and price of our voting common stock.

 

We are dependent upon a significant shareholder to meet our financing needs and there can be no assurance that this shareholder will continue to provide financing.

 

We have relied upon the ability of Carl Berg, a director and significant owner of our common stock, for interim financing needs. Mr. Berg has provided a personal guarantee to Samsung Semiconductor Inc., our contracted ASIC manufacturer, to secure our working capital requirements for ASIC purchase order fulfillment and a personal guarantee to Greater Bay Bank in connection with our $4.0 million accounts receivable-based line of credit facility and $2.5 million term loan. In connection with these guarantees, Mr. Berg maintains a security interest in all the company’s assets, subject to the bank’s lien on our accounts receivable. There can be no assurances that Mr. Berg will continue to provide such interim financing or personal guarantees, should we need additional funds or increased credit facilities with our vendors.

 

We have a significant amount of convertible securities that will dilute existing stockholders upon conversion.

 

At March 17, 2006, we had 3,161 shares of preferred shares issued and outstanding, and 6,063,865 warrants and 6,996,582 options outstanding, which are all exercisable into shares of common stock. The 3,161 shares of preferred stock are convertible into 3,161,000 shares of our voting common stock. Furthermore, at March 17, 2006, 769,947 additional shares of common stock were available for grant to our employees, officers, directors and consultants under our current stock option and incentive plans. We also may issue additional shares in acquisitions. Any additional grant of options under existing or future plans or issuance of shares in connection with an acquisition will further dilute existing stockholders.

 

Delays in product development could adversely affect our market position or customer relationships.

 

We have experienced delays in product development in the past and may experience similar delays in the future. Given the short product life cycles in the markets for certain products, any delay or unanticipated difficulty associated with new product introductions or product enhancements could cause us to lose customers and damage our competitive position. Prior delays have resulted from numerous factors, such as:

 

                                          changing product specifications;

                                          the discontinuation of certain third party components;

                                          difficulties in hiring and retaining necessary personnel;

                                          difficulties in reallocating engineering resources and other resource limitations;

                                          difficulties with independent contractors;

 

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                                          changing market or competitive product requirements;

                                          unanticipated engineering complexity;

                                          undetected errors or failures in software and hardware; and

                                          delays in the acceptance or shipment of products by customers.

 

The development of new, technologically advanced products, including our significant investment in UWB, is a complex and uncertain process requiring high levels of innovation and highly skilled engineering and development personnel, as well as the accurate anticipation of technological and market trends. In order to compete, we must be able to deliver products to customers that are highly reliable, operate with the customer’s existing equipment, lower the customer’s costs of acquisition, installation and maintenance, and provide an overall cost-effective solution. We may not be able to identify, develop, manufacture, market or support new or enhanced products successfully, if at all, or on a timely basis. Further, our new products may not gain market acceptance or we may not be able to respond effectively to product announcements by competitors, technological changes or emerging industry standards. Our failure to respond effectively to technological changes would significantly harm our business. Finally, there can be no assurances we will be successful in these efforts.

 

We rely on certain vendors for a significant portion of our manufacturing. If these vendors experience delays in the production and shipping of our products, this would have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

Approximately 72% of the components for our products are manufactured on a turnkey basis by four vendors: BTW Inc., Furthertech Company Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor Inc. and Veris Manufacturing. If these vendors experience production or shipping problems for any reason, we in turn could experience delays in the production and shipping of our products, which would have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

We are dependent on our suppliers. If our suppliers experience labor problems, supply shortages or product discontinuations, this would have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

We purchase all of our parts from outside suppliers and from time-to-time experience delays in obtaining some components or peripheral devices. Additionally, we are dependent on sole source suppliers for certain components. There can be no assurance that labor problems, supply shortages or product discontinuations will not occur in the future, which could significantly increase the cost, or delay shipment, of our products, which in turn could adversely affect our results of operations.

 

If we fail to meet certain covenants required by our credit facilities, we may not be able to draw down on such facilities and our ability to finance our operations could be adversely affected.

 

We have a $4.0 million credit line under which we can borrow up to 90% of our eligible outstanding accounts receivable and a $2.5 million term loan. The various agreements in connection with such credit line and term loan require us to maintain certain covenants. In the event we violate the covenants and are not able to obtain a waiver for any covenant violation, and/or remain out of compliance with a particular covenant, we will not be able to draw down on the line of credit or term loan, and any amounts outstanding under such line of credit or term loan may become immediately due and payable, either of which could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operation.

 

Furthermore, the restrictions contained in the line of credit and term loan documents, as well as the terms of other indebtedness we may incur from time-to-time, could limit our ability to plan for or react to market conditions or meet capital needs or otherwise restrict our activities or business plans. These restrictions could also adversely affect our ability to finance our operations or other capital needs, or to engage in other business activities that would be in our interest.

 

If we are unable to renew or extend our existing line of credit or term loan when they naturally expire, our ability to finance our operations could be adversely affected.

 

We have a $2.5 million term loan and a $4.0 million credit line facility with the same bank. Both these credit facilities expire on December 24, 2006. If we are unable to renew the term loan or credit line on favorable terms upon their natural expiration, we would be required to immediately pay all outstanding obligations under such term loan and credit line.

 

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Repayment of the principal amounts and interest due under these facilities could adversely affect our other capital requirements, as well as our ability to finance our operations on an ongoing basis.

 

We depend on a few customers for a high percentage of our revenues and the loss or failure to pay of any one of these customers could result in a substantial decline in our revenues and profits.

 

For year ended December 31, 2005, our five largest customers in aggregate provided 26% of our total revenues and as of December 31, 2005, comprised 45% of our accounts receivable balance. We do not have long-term contracts requiring any customer to purchase any minimum amount of products. There can be no assurance that we will continue to receive orders of the same magnitude as in the past from existing customers or will be able to market our current or proposed products to new customers. The loss of any major customer, the failure of any such identified customer to pay us, or to discontinue issuance of additional purchase orders, would have a material adverse effect on our revenues, results of operation, and business as a whole, absent the timely replacement of the associated revenues and profit margins associated with such business. Furthermore, many of our products are dependent upon the overall success of our customers’ products, over which we often have no control.

 

Our quarterly financial results are subject to significant fluctuations and if actual revenues are less than projected revenues, we may be unable to reduce expenses proportionately, and our operating results, cash flows and liquidity would likely be adversely affected.

 

We have been unable in the past to accurately forecast our operating expenses or revenues. Revenues currently depend heavily on volatile customer purchasing patterns. If actual revenues are less than projected revenues, we may be unable to reduce expenses proportionately, and our operating results, cash flows and liquidity would likely be adversely affected.

 

Our markets are subject to rapid technological change, and to compete effectively, we must continually introduce new products, requiring significant influx of additional capital.

 

Many of our markets are characterized by extensive research and development and rapid technological change resulting in short product life cycles. Development by others of new or improved products, processes or technologies may make our products or proposed products obsolete or less competitive. We must devote substantial efforts and financial resources to enhance our existing products and to develop new products, including our significant investment in UWB technology. To fund such ongoing research and development, we will require a significant influx of additional capital. There can be no assurance that we will succeed with these efforts. Failure to effectively develop such products, notably our UWB technology, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

 

We may not be able to protect our proprietary information.

 

As of December 31, 2005 we held six patents and four pending applications in the United States. Certain of these patents have also been filed and issued in countries outside the United States. We treat our technical data as confidential and rely on internal non-disclosure safeguards, including confidentiality agreements with employees, and on laws protecting trade secrets, to protect our proprietary information. There can be no assurance that these measures will adequately protect the confidentiality of our proprietary information or prove valuable in light of future technological developments.

 

There can be no assurance that third parties will not assert infringement claims against us or that such assertions will not result in costly litigation or require us to license intellectual proprietary rights from third parties. In addition, there can be no assurance that any such licenses would be available on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

 

If we are unable to respond to rapid technological change in a timely manner, then we may lose customers to our competitors.

 

To remain competitive, we must continue to enhance and improve the responsiveness, functionality and features of our products. Our industry is characterized by rapid technological change, changes in user and customer requirements and

 

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preferences and frequent new product and service introductions. If competitors introduce products and services embodying new technologies, or if new industry standards and practices emerge, then our existing proprietary technology and systems may become obsolete. Our future success will depend on our ability to do the following:

 

                        both license and internally develop leading technologies useful in our business;

                        enhance our existing technologies;

                        develop new services and technology that address the increasingly sophisticated and varied needs of our prospective customers; and

                        respond to technological advances and emerging industry standards and practices on a cost-effective and timely basis.

 

To develop our proprietary technology entails significant technical and business risks. We may use new technologies ineffectively, or we may fail to adapt our proprietary technology and transaction processing systems to customer requirements or emerging industry standards. If we face material delays in introducing new services, products and enhancements, then our customers may forego the use of our services and use those of our competitors.

 

We typically operate without a significant amount of backlog, which could have an adverse impact on our operating results.

 

We typically operate with a small amount of backlog. Accordingly, we generally do not have a material backlog of unfilled orders, and revenues in any quarter are substantially dependent on orders booked in that quarter. Any significant weakening in current customer demand would therefore have, and has had in the past, an almost immediate adverse impact on our operating results.

 

Our common stock price is volatile.

 

The market price for our voting common stock is volatile and has fluctuated significantly to date. For example, between January 1, 2005 and March 17, 2006, the per share price has fluctuated between $0.62 and $1.22 per share, closing at $0.66 on March 17, 2006. The trading price of our voting common stock is likely to continue to be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to factors including the following:

 

                                          actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly operating results;

                                          announcements of technological innovations or failures, new sales formats or new products or services by us or our competitors;

                                          cyclical nature of consumer products using our technology;

                                          changes in financial estimates by us or securities analysts;

                                          changes in the economic performance and/or market valuations of other multi-media, video scan companies;

                                          announcements by us of significant acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;

                                          additions or departures of key personnel;

                                          additions or losses of significant customers; and

                                          sales of common stock or issuance of other dilutive securities.

 

In addition, the securities markets have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations in recent times, and the market prices of the securities of technology companies have been especially volatile. These broad market and industry factors may adversely affect the market price of common stock, regardless of actual operating performance. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of stock, many companies have been the object of securities class action litigation, including us. If we are sued in a securities class action, then it could result in additional substantial costs and a diversion of management’s attention and resources.

 

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We are subject to various environmental laws and regulations that could impose substantial costs upon us and may adversely affect our business.

 

Some of our operations are subject to state, federal, and international laws governing protection of the environment, human health and safety, and regulating the use of certain chemical substances. We endeavor to comply with these environmental laws, yet compliance with such laws could increase our operations and product costs. Any violation of these laws can subject us to significant liability, including fines and penalties, and prohibit sales of our products into one or more states or countries, and result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

 

Recent environmental legislation within the European Union (EU) may increase our cost of doing business internationally and impact our revenues from EU countries as we comply with and implement these new requirements. The European Parliament has enacted the Restriction on Use of Hazardous Substances Directive, or “RoHS Directive”, which restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. We need to redesign products containing hazardous substances regulated under the RoHS Directive to reduce or eliminate regulated hazardous substances in our products. As an example, certain of our products include lead, which is included in the list of restricted substances.

 

Although we believe our semiconductor products now comply with the RoHS Directive, certain of our systems products do not yet comply. We are in the process of working towards compliance relative to these systems products but do not expect all our systems products to meet the requirements of the RoHS Directive by the required implementation date of July 1, 2006. This failure to meet the requirements by the implementation date could result in our being unable to sell certain products into the EU market until such compliance is achieved and could also result in inventory write-offs if compliance is not obtained in timely fashion. These circumstances could have an adverse effect on our sales and results of operations.

 

Any acquisitions of companies or technologies by us may result in distraction of our management and disruptions to our business.

 

We may acquire or make investments in complementary businesses, technologies, services or products if appropriate opportunities arise, as was the case in February 2004 when we acquired the stock of COMO and in May 2004 when we acquired substantially all the assets of Visual Circuits. From time-to-time, we may engage in discussions and negotiations with companies regarding the possibility of acquiring or investing in their businesses, products, services or technologies. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition or investment candidates in the future, or if we do identify suitable candidates, we may not be able to make such acquisitions or investments on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. If we acquire or invest in another company, we could have difficulty assimilating that company’s personnel, operations, technology or products and service offerings. In addition, the key personnel of the acquired company may decide not to work for us. These difficulties could disrupt our ongoing business, distract our management and employees, increase our expenses and adversely affect the results of operations. Furthermore, we may incur indebtedness or issue equity securities to pay for any future acquisitions and/or pay for the legal, accounting or finders fees, typically associated with an acquisition. The issuance of equity securities could be dilutive to our existing stockholders. In addition, the accounting treatment for any acquisition transaction may result in significant goodwill and intangible assets, which, if impaired, will negatively affect our consolidated results of operations. The accounting treatment for any potential acquisition may also result in a charge for in-process research and development expense, as was the case with the acquisition of Visual Circuits, which will negatively affect our consolidated results of operations.

 

We are exposed to potential risks from legislation requiring companies to evaluate financial controls under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires that we evaluate and report on our system of internal controls. We will be required to meet the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act by December 31, 2006 if our market capitalization, adjusted for certain items, is greater than $75 million on June 30, 2006, otherwise we must meet the requirements by December 31, 2007. Compliance with the requirements of Section 404 is expected to be expensive and time-consuming. If we fail to complete this evaluation in a timely manner, or if our independent registered public accounting firm cannot timely attest to our evaluation, we could be subject to regulatory scrutiny and a loss of public confidence in our internal controls. In addition, any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation, could harm our operating results or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations.

 

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Risks Related to Our Industry

 

International sales are subject to significant risk.

 

Our revenues from outside the United States are subject to inherent risks related thereto, including currency rate fluctuations, the general economic and political conditions in each country. There can be no assurance that an economic or currency crisis experienced in certain parts of the world will not reduce demand for our products and therefore have a material adverse effect on our revenue or operating results.

 

Our businesses are very competitive.

 

The computer peripheral markets are extremely competitive and are characterized by significant price erosion over the life of a product. We currently compete with other developers of video conversion products and with video-graphic integrated circuit developers. Many of our competitors have greater market recognition and greater financial, technical, marketing and human resources. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully against existing companies or new entrants to the marketplace.

 

The video production equipment market is highly competitive and is characterized by rapid technological change, new product development and obsolescence, evolving industry standards and significant price erosion over the life of a product. Competition is fragmented with several hundred manufacturers supplying a variety of products to this market. We anticipate increased competition in the video post-production equipment market from both existing manufacturers and new market entrants. Increased competition could result in price reductions, reduced margins and loss of market share, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors in this market.

 

Often our competitors have greater financial, technical, marketing, sales and customer support resources, greater name recognition and larger installed customer bases than we possess. In addition, some of our competitors also offer a wide variety of video equipment, including professional video tape recorders, video cameras and other related equipment. In some cases, these competitors may have a competitive advantage based upon their ability to bundle their equipment in certain large system sales.

 

Recent corporate bankruptcies, accounting irregularities, and alleged insider wrong doings have negatively affected general confidence in the stock markets and the economy, causing the United States Congress to enact sweeping legislation, which will increase the costs of compliance.

 

In an effort to address growing investor concerns, the United States Congress passed, and on July 30, 2002, President Bush signed into law, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This sweeping legislation primarily impacts investors, the public accounting profession, public companies, including corporate duties and responsibilities, and securities analysts. Some highlights include establishment of a new independent oversight board for public accounting firms, enhanced disclosure and internal control requirements for public companies and their insiders, required certification by CEO’s and CFO’s of Securities and Exchange Commission financial filings, prohibitions on certain loans to offices and directors, efforts to curb potential securities analysts’ conflicts of interest, forfeiture of profits by certain insiders in the event financial statements are restated, enhanced board audit committee requirements, whistleblower protections, and enhanced civil and criminal penalties for violations of securities laws. Such legislation and subsequent regulations will increase the costs of securities law compliance for publicly traded companies such as us.

 

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

 

Not applicable.

 

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Item 2. Properties

 

The following table sets forth certain information concerning the properties that we lease. We do not own any real property.

 

Property Location and Primary Use

 

Lease Expires

 

Square Feet

 

Monthly Rent

 

1370 Dell Avenue
Campbell, California
Corporate Headquarters (Manufacturing, Sales, R&D,
Marketing, Customer Support, Administration)

 

December 31, 2007

 

27,500

 

$

22,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Milliston Rd.
Millis, Massachusetts
Systems R&D

 

January 31, 2007

 

1,000

 

$

975

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5155 E. River Rd.
Fridley, Minnesota
Systems R&D and Customer Support

 

December 31, 2007

 

8,609

 

$

6,120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

250 Village Sq.
Orinda, California
R&D

 

Month to month

 

750

 

$

1,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22867 N.W. Bennett St.
Hillsboro, Oregon
Semiconductor R&D, Marketing, Customer Support and Sales

 

July 19, 2010

 

17,771

 

$

11,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lise-Meitner Strasse
15 D-24223
Raisdorf, Germany

COMO - European Headquarters (Manufacturing, Sales,
R&D, Marketing, Customer Support, Administration)

 

July 31, 2008

 

8,245

 

$

5,155

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6F-16, No. 6, Lane 180, Sec. 6, Mincyuan E. Road
Neihu District, Taipei City 114, Taiwan
Semiconductor Sales and Customer Support

 

April 30, 2006

 

902

 

$

1,273

 

 

We believe that our existing facilities are adequate to meet current requirements and that additional space, if needed, can be readily obtained on comparable terms.

 

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Item 3. Legal Proceedings

 

From time-to-time, we are party to certain claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business of which, in the opinion of management, do not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operation.

 

Item 4. Submission Of Matters To A Vote Of Security Holders

 

Focus held its annual meeting of shareholders at its corporate headquarters located at 1370 Dell Avenue, Campbell, California, on Monday, November 14, 2005. Shareholders of record on September 30, 2005 were entitled to vote on matters to be considered at the meeting.

 

Following are the proposals voted upon at the meeting, and the number of votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions for each such proposal:

 

 

 

Votes

 

 

 

 

 

For

 

Withheld

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposal 1: Election of the following as a director of Focus:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name

 

Term

 

 

 

 

 

Tommy Eng

 

(3 years)

 

59,357,358

 

426,591

 

Brett E. Moyer

 

(3 years)

 

58,492,193

 

1,291,756

 

Sam Runco

 

(3 years)

 

59,343,975

 

439,974

 

 

The following directors’ terms continued after the meeting: N. William Jasper Jr., Carl E. Berg, William B. Coldrick and Michael L. D’Addio.

 

 

 

For

 

Against

 

Abstained

 

Broker
Non-
Votes

 

Proposal 2: To amend and restate the 2000 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan.

 

18,987,373

 

2,207,789

 

228,996

 

38,359,791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposal 3: To ratify the selection of Burr, Pilger & Mayer LLP as Focus’ independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2005.

 

59,517,827

 

187,730

 

78,392

 

 

 

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Part II

 

Item 5. Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Securities

 

Trading in our common stock commenced on May 25, 1993 when we completed our initial public offering.

 

Since that time our common stock traded principally on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “FCSE”. The prices per share reflected in the following table represent the range of high and low closing prices for the quarters indicated. The closing price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on March 17, 2006 was $0.66 per share.

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

High

 

Low

 

2005 Quotations

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter

 

$

1.10

 

$

0.62

 

Third Quarter

 

1.06

 

0.62

 

Second Quarter

 

0.94

 

0.64

 

First Quarter

 

1.22

 

0.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2004 Quotations

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter

 

$

1.48

 

$

1.00

 

Third Quarter

 

1.54

 

1.04

 

Second Quarter

 

1.94

 

1.35

 

First Quarter

 

2.87

 

1.37

 

 

As of March 17, 2006, Focus had approximately 395 holders of record and 68,351,202 shares of common stock outstanding on that date. As of March 17, 2006, approximately 6,900 stockholders held Focus voting common stock in street name. It is not possible to determine the actual number of beneficial owners who may be the underlying holders of such shares.

 

We have not declared nor paid any cash dividends on our common stock since our inception. We intend to retain future earnings, if any, for use in our business.

 

In connection with our credit line and term loan facilities with Great Bay Bank, we are prohibited from paying any dividends on our common stock without the consent of Greater Bay Bank if we have any amounts outstanding under our credit facilities with Great Bay Bank or if any credit is available to us under such facilities.

 

For information on equity compensation plans, see “Item 11. Executive Compensation - Existing Equity Compensation Plan Information”

 

See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation - Stock Issuances,” for a description of securities we sold during 2005 pursuant to one or more exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Except as indicated therein, we relied on one or more exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), for each of the foregoing transactions, including without limitation the exemption provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506 there under. We have used, and will continue to use, all of the net cash proceeds raised by the sale of unregistered securities for working capital.

 

We did not repurchase any securities during the year ended December 31, 2005.

 

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

 

The following table presents selected historical financial data of Focus for the periods indicated. The data should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information of Focus in this Form 10-K.

 

 

 

As of or for the years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands, except per-share data)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

2002

 

2001

 

Statement of Operations Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

$

24,551

 

$

20,015

 

$

26,575

 

$

17,312

 

$

23,308

 

Cost of revenue

 

15,520

 

13,514

 

17,477

 

11,354

 

15,216

 

Gross margin

 

9,031

 

6,501

 

9,098

 

5,958

 

8,092

 

Total operating expenses

 

24,048

 

17,681

 

10,840

 

11,702

 

14,451

 

Loss from operations

 

(15,017

)

(11,180

)

(1,742

)

(5,744

)

(6,359

)

Net loss

 

$

(15,368

)

$

(10,985

)

$

(1,698

)

$

(5,957

)

$

(6,658

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per-Share Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(0.25

)

$

(0.22

)

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.17

)

$

(0.21

)

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares - basic and diluted

 

61,664

 

50,078

 

39,121

 

35,697

 

31,702

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance Sheet Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

23,659

 

$

27,325

 

$

16,100

 

$

12,034

 

$

18,097

 

Long-term liabilities

 

110

 

174

 

3,867

 

3,868

 

4,057

 

Total liabilities

 

11,979

 

6,007

 

8,148

 

7,790

 

12,384

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

$

11,680

 

$

21,318

 

$

7,952

 

$

4,244

 

$

5,713

 

 

A number of items affect the comparability of selected financial information as discussed below:

 

                  The results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2004 include the results of COMO and Visual Circuits from the dates of the respective acquisitions and also include a charge of $300,000 for in-process research and development expense associated with the acquisition of Visual Circuits.

 

                  The results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2001 include the results of Videonics from the date of acquisition and include a charge of $505,000 for in-process research and development expense associated with such acquisition.

 

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations

 

Certain Factors That May Affect Future Results

 

Discussion of certain matters in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and, as such, may involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations, are generally identifiable by the use of words or phrases such as “believe”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “project”, “forecast”, “may increase”, “may fluctuate”, “may improve” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will”, “should”, “would”, and “could”.

 

In particular, statements contained in this document that are not historical facts (including, but not limited to, statements concerning anticipated revenues, anticipated operating expense levels, potential new products and orders, and expected expense levels relative to our total revenues) constitute forward-looking statements and are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our actual results of operations and financial condition have varied, and may in the future vary, significantly from those stated in any forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include, without limitation, the availability of capital to fund our future cash needs, reliance on major customers, history of operating losses, market acceptance of our products, the unpredictability of costs and time to develop new technologies and products, technological obsolescence, competition, successful integration of acquisitions, component supply problems, protection of proprietary information, as well as the accuracy of our internal estimates of revenue and operating expense levels. For a discussion of these factors and some of the factors that might cause such a difference see also “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” These factors should be considered in evaluating the forward-looking statements, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligations, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to contract revenues, customer programs and incentives, product returns, accounts receivable allowances, inventory valuation allowances, warranty accruals, deferred tax asset valuation allowances, recoverability of capitalized software development costs, the value of equity instruments issued for services, the recoverability of goodwill and other intangibles related to acquisitions, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

We believe the following critical accounting policies affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. We record estimated reductions to revenue for product returns based primarily on historical return rates, return policies and price protection arrangements. In addition, we sometimes accept returns for stock balancing and negotiate accommodations with customers, which include price discounts, credits and returns, when demand for specific products falls below expectations. If market conditions for our products were to decline, we could experience an increase in the volume of returns and our reported revenues would be affected accordingly. However, currently only a limited number of our consumer channel distributors have return rights under their agreements with us. In connection with these agreements, distributors may return or exchange slow moving inventory held by that distributor. However, these return rights are limited to 25% of the distributor’s prior quarter purchases. We recognize contract revenue and profit as work progresses on long-term, fixed price contracts using the percentage-of-completion method, which relies on estimates of total expected contract revenue and costs. We use this method since reasonably dependable estimates of the revenue and costs applicable to various stages of the contract can be made. Recognized revenues and profit are subject to revisions as a contract progresses to completion. Revisions in profit estimates are charged to income in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revision became known.

 

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We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We assess collectibility based on a number of factors, including credit-worthiness and past transaction history with the customer. Although collateral is generally not requested, in certain situations we will require confirmed letters of credit or cash in advance of shipping to our customers. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

 

We provide for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized. While we engage in product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of our component suppliers, our warranty obligation is affected by component and product failure rates. Should actual product failure rates differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required.

 

We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than our projections, additional inventory write-downs may be required.

 

Our policy on capitalized software costs determines the timing of our recognition of certain development costs. In addition, this policy determines whether the cost is classified as development expense or cost of revenues. We use professional judgment in determining whether development costs meet the criteria for immediate expense or capitalization.

 

Our business acquisitions have resulted in goodwill and other intangible assets, which affect the possible future impairment expense that we may incur, and in the case of intangible assets, the amount of future period amortization expense. In assessing the recoverability of our goodwill and other intangibles we must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets which will reduce their value and could affect current period reported earnings. We performed our annual impairment assessment of goodwill and intangible assets in the fourth quarter of 2005.

 

We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize deferred tax assets in the future in excess of the net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Overview

 

In 2005, we began to reap the benefits of our technology investments and the Systems group acquisitions of COMO and Visual Circuits that we made in 2004. Overall company revenue grew 23% year-over-year with the Systems group growing 28%.

 

The main drivers of the Systems revenue growth were our FireStore product line and expanded sales in Europe of all products. The previously anticipated industry trend to high definition (“HD”) video format and the need for greater storage capacity in a digital world are driving increased demand for our systems products. Professional and pro-sumer videographers are using HD more frequently in their recording and post-production activities, and Focus’ products offer significant productivity gains. The growing number of daily network and cable telecasts, movies and other special programming now coming in HD, bodes well for demand in this key market segment.

 

In 2005, the Semiconductor group substantially expanded its customer base and target markets, which compensated for the termination of Microsoft’s Xbox business in 2004. As digital media is being transported through an ever increasing number of devices, demand for semiconductor convergence chips, like those of our Semiconductor group, is appearing in virtually every part of the electronics sector, including, among other products, end products for IPTV set-top boxes, portable media players, automotive and mobile entertainment, medical imaging, handheld GPS systems, and cell phones. 

 

The impact of new products and increased revenue increased our absolute gross margin by 4.3%, from 32.5% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 36.8% for the year ended December 31, 2005. 

 

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Continuing the significant investment which began in 2004, the majority of our Semiconductor group’s resources was invested in the development of our UWB technology. The Semiconductor group increased staffing from the year ended December 31, 2004 in connection with its work on UWB and continued with its development agreements. As such, our Semiconductor group’s research and development expenses increased $4.5 million, or 97%, from 2004. In 2005, significant progress was made in developing our UWB wireless video technology. In September of 2005, we accomplished the first major milestone with the tape out of the analog chip and we received working samples of that chip in November of 2005. The digital chip, the second chip of our two chip chip-set, was taped out in March of 2006. We expect working samples in the second quarter of 2006.

 

Year ended December 31, 2005 compared to year ended December 31, 2004

 

Net revenue

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

Increase/

 

% increase/

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

(decrease)

 

decrease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System products

 

$

21,148

 

$

16,553

 

$

4,595

 

27.8

%

Semiconductor products

 

3,403

 

3,462

 

(59

)

-1.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

24,551

 

$

20,015

 

$

4,536

 

22.7

%

 

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $24.6 million, an increase of $4.5 million compared with the year ended December 31, 2004.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2005, sales of system products were approximately $21.1 million compared to $16.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2004, an increase of $4.6 million or 28%. This increase in sales of our system products mainly reflects the introduction of a new variation of FireStore – the FS-4 - and sales of products acquired through the acquisitions of COMO in February 2004 and Visual Circuits in May 2004, partially offset by a decrease in sales of our consumer scan conversion and home theater products. Our consumer scan conversion product sales have decreased in recent years as an increasing number of personal computers and televisions now incorporate scan conversion technology. We discontinued our home theater line in 2004.

 

Sales of semiconductor products to distributors and OEM customers were approximately $3.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2005, compared to $3.5 million for 2004. The $59,000 decrease in sales of semiconductor products (approximately 1.7%) mainly reflects a $1.0 million decrease in sales of our FS454 chip, partially offset by production ramps in 2005 for internet protocol television (IPTV) set-top boxes and portable media players by our customers incorporating our chips in their device designs. The decrease in sales of our FS454 chip was primarily due to Microsoft ceasing significant orders for the FS454 in January 2004. The FS454 had been used by Microsoft in its Xbox.

 

At December 31, 2005, we had a backlog of approximately $903,000 for products ordered by customers, compared to a backlog of $1.5 million at December 31, 2004. The decrease between December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 reflects orders for our digital video mixer and FireStore products at December 31, 2004, reflecting delays in these new product releases until the first quarter of 2005. Our backlog orders frequently vary and are not indicative of quarterly performance for the products reflected in such order backlogs.

 

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Gross margin

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

$

9,031

 

$

6,501

 

$

2,530

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin rate

 

36.8

%

32.5

%

4.3

%

 

Our gross margin rate for the year ended December 31, 2005 increased by 4.3 percentage points to 36.8% from 32.5% in the year ended December 31, 2004.

 

The increase in gross margin rate mainly reflects increased sales volumes, the below average gross margin business that we had conducted with Microsoft in the three months ended March 31, 2004, which did not occur in the year ended December 31, 2005, $667,000 of inventory acquired from COMO and Visual Circuits and sold in 2004 at low margin, and an accrual in 2004 of $100,000 for a royalty payment based on the achievement of certain sales volumes. These factors were partially offset by the increase in sales discounts and low-margin chip sales to one customer in the year ended December 31, 2005.

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

revenue

 

 

 

revenue

 

 

 

revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales, marketing and support

 

$

6,668

 

27.2

%

$

4,853

 

24.2

%

$

1,815

 

3.0

%

General and administrative

 

4,059

 

16.5

%

3,110

 

15.5

%

949

 

1.0

%

Research and development

 

12,791

 

52.1

%

8,558

 

42.8

%

4,233

 

9.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

23,518

 

95.8

%

$

16,521

 

82.5

%

$

6,997

 

13.3

%

 

Sales, marketing and support

 

Sales, marketing and support expenses for year ended December 31, 2005 were $6.7 million, compared to $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2004, an increase of $1.8 million or 37.4% from the prior year.

 

The increase in sales, marketing and support expenses mainly reflects an increase in salary expense of $900,000 resulting from an overall increase in headcount of 13 in our business development and customer support departments and Semiconductor group. Also contributing to the increase sales, marketing and support expenses were additional advertising expenses of $340,000 associated with introductions of our new FS-4 and mixer products, and increased sales and representative commission expense of $390,000 as a result of increased revenues attributable to our new products. The increase in sales, marketing and support expenses also reflects, to a lesser extent, the inclusion of Visual Circuits and COMO’s sales and marketing expenses for the entire period. Visual Circuits’ and COMO’s expenses were only partially included in the year ended December 31, 2004 as the respective acquisitions occurred on May 28, 2004 and February 27, 2004, respectively.

 

General and administrative

 

General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $4.1 million, compared to $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2004, an increase of $949,000 or 30.5%.

 

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The increase in general and administrative expenses was mainly due to an increase in personnel and personnel-related costs of $613,000, mainly reflecting the addition of three employees, stock compensation charges of $311,000 related to restricted stock and warrants expensed in 2005, and the extension of employee stock options in 2005.

 

Research and development

 

Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $12.8 million, compared to $8.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2004, an increase of $4.2 million.

 

The increase in research and development expenses reflects almost entirely our investment in UWB technology, which resulted in an increase in research and development expenses of $4.5 million over those in 2004. This increased investment in UWB consisted mainly of an increase in semiconductor design service fees of $2.2 million, increased personnel costs of $1.4 million, reflect 13 employees hired during the later part of 2004 and six additional employees hired during 2005, and an increase in direct material and prototyping costs of $632,000. In 2006, to complete the UWB products we plan continued significant investment in the development of the UWB technology - see note 2, “Management’s Plans”. The increase in research and development expenses in the year ended December 31, 2005, was partially offset by expense reductions in our Systems business’ research and development activities mainly reflecting decreased prototyping material costs.

 

Amortization

 

Amortization expense was recorded as follows:

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

Increase /

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

(decrease)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

 

$

181

 

$

149

 

$

32

 

Operating expenses

 

530

 

860

 

(330

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

711

 

$

1,009

 

$

(298

)

 

Amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $711,000, a decrease of $298,000 or 29.8% from $1.0 million in such expenses for the year ended December 31, 2004. The decrease in amortization expense reflects the completion of amortization for certain intangible assets associated with the acquisition of Videonics, partially offset by an increase in amortization expense associated with the intangible assets purchased in the acquisitions of COMO in February 2004 and Visual Circuits in May 2004.

 

Interest expense, net and Other expense, net

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

$

(298

)

$

(80

)

$

218

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expense, net

 

$

(76

)

$

(7

)

$

69

 

 

Net interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 was $298,000, compared to $80,000 for the year ended

 

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December 31, 2004, an increase of $218,000 or 172.5%. The increase in net interest expense primarily reflects interest expense associated with our accounts receivable-based line of credit and term loan, both of which were not outstanding in 2004. The increase in net interest expense was partially offset by interest expense on convertible promissory notes, which were outstanding until their conversion into common and preferred stock in March 2004.

 

Other expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 consists mainly of expense associated with exchange rate differences related to transactions denominated in Euros.

 

Tax benefit

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Decrease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax benefit

 

$

23

 

$

282

 

$

(259

)

 

The tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2005 of $23,000 is comprised of a $47,000 tax benefit generated by our foreign subsidiary, COMO, offset by a $24,000 tax provision related to minimum tax payments due within the United States and other foreign locations. The $47,000 tax benefit generated by COMO resulted primarily from the tax benefit associated with COMO’s 2005 operating losses and the reduction of a deferred tax liability associated with the amortization of intangible assets.

 

The tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2004 of $282,000 is comprised of a $298,000 tax benefit generated by our foreign subsidiary, COMO, offset by a $16,000 tax provision related to minimum tax payments due within the United States and other foreign locations. The $298,000 tax benefit generated by COMO resulted primarily from the tax benefit associated with COMO’s 2004 operating losses and the reduction of a deferred tax liability associated with the amortization of intangible assets.

 

Year ended December 31, 2004 compared to year ended December 31, 2003

 

Net revenue

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

Increase/

 

% increase/

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2004

 

2003

 

(decrease)

 

decrease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System products

 

$

16,553

 

$

13,986

 

$

2,567

 

18.4

%

Semiconductor products

 

3,462

 

12,589

 

(9,127

)

-72.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

20,015

 

$

26,575

 

$

(6,560

)

-24.7

%

 

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2004 was $20.0 million, a decrease of $6.6 million compared with the year ended December 31, 2003.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2004, sales of system products were approximately $16.6 million compared to $14.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, an increase of $2.6 million. This increase in sales of our systems products mainly reflects sales of products of approximately $6.8 million resulting from the acquisitions of COMO in February 2004 and Visual Circuits in May 2004, as well as the introduction of new products, including new variations of FireStore, partially offset by a decrease in sales of our consumer scan conversion and mixer products. Revenue from mixer product sales has been trending lower from previous years as video enthusiasts move from stand-alone editing systems to computer based or non-linear editing systems. Also contributing to the decrease in mixer revenue in 2004 was the discontinuation of third party components and our inability to redesign our product in a timely manner. These

 

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delays resulted in periods during the third and fourth quarters of 2004 when we were without certain mixer products. By January 2005, we had redesigned and were shipping two new mixer products, thereby replacing the two previously discontinued mixer products. Our consumer scan conversion product sales have decreased as an increasing number of personal computers and televisions now incorporate scan conversion technology.

 

Sales of semiconductor products to distributors and OEM customers were approximately $3.5 million in the year ended December 31, 2004, compared to $12.6 million for 2003. The $9.1 million decrease in sales of semiconductor products mainly reflects significantly reduced sales of our FS454 chip to Microsoft, which was for use in Microsoft’s Xbox. In January 2004, Microsoft ceased placing significant orders for our FS454 product. Shipments of the FS454, which were primarily to Microsoft, represented 10% and 37% of our total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

At December 31, 2004, we had a backlog of approximately $1.5 million for products ordered by customers, compared to a backlog of $1.1 million at December 31, 2003. The increase between December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 reflects orders for our digital video mixer and portable FireStore product, offset by decreased orders of our FS454 chip.

 

Gross margin

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2004

 

2003

 

Decrease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

$

6,501

 

$

9,098

 

$

(2,597

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin rate

 

32.5

%

34.2

%

-1.7

%

 

Our gross margin rate for year ended December 31, 2004 decreased by 1.7 percentage points to 32.5% from 34.2% in the year ended December 31, 2003.

 

This decrease in the gross margin rate reflects an increase in write-downs for excess and obsolete inventory of $498,000 in 2004 compared to 2003, $667,000 of inventory acquired from COMO and Visual Circuits sold at low margin, amortization of developed technology of $113,000 from the acquisitions of COMO and Visual Circuits in 2004 and an accrual of $100,000 for a royalty payment based on the achievement of certain sales volumes. These factors were partially offset by the lower amount of Microsoft business in 2004 compared to 2003, which was at below average gross margin. Sales to Microsoft were made at a gross profit margin percentage of less than 30%, primarily as a result of volume discounts provided.

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2004

 

2003

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

revenue

 

 

 

revenue

 

 

 

revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales, marketing and support

 

$

4,853

 

24.2

%

$

4,313

 

16.2

%

$

540

 

8.0

%

General and administrative

 

3,110

 

15.5

%

1,751

 

6.6

%

1,359

 

8.9

%

Research and development

 

8,558

 

42.8

%

4,277

 

16.1

%

4,281

 

26.7

%

Amortization of intangible assets

 

860

 

4.3

%

528

 

2.0

%

332

 

2.3

%

In-process research and development

 

300

 

1.5

%

 

0.0

%

300

 

1.5

%

Restructuring expense (recovery)

 

 

0.0

%

(29

)

-0.1

%

29

 

0.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

17,681

 

88.3

%

$

10,840

 

40.8

%

$

6,841

 

47.5

%

 

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Sales, marketing and support

 

Sales, marketing and support expenses for year ended December 31, 2004 were $4.9 million, compared to $4.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, an increase of $540,000.

 

The increase in sales, marketing and support expenses reflects an increase in personnel and personnel-related costs of $641,000, resulting mainly from the addition of five employees, primarily from the acquisitions of COMO and Visual Circuits in February and May of 2004, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in advertising expenditures of $83,000.

 

General and administrative

 

General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2004 were $3.1 million, compared to $1.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, an increase of $1.3 million.

 

The increase in general and administrative expenses was mainly due to an increase in personnel and personnel-related costs of $755,000, mainly reflecting additional headcount of five employees, primarily associated with the acquisitions of COMO and Visual Circuits, and a change in classification of certain personnel from research and development in 2003 to administrative roles in 2004, which amount was $284,000 in 2004. Also contributing to the increase in general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2004 were increases in public relations expenses of $100,000 and accounting and auditing fees of $175,000.

 

Research and development

 

Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2004 were $8.6 million, compared to $4.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2003, an increase of $4.3 million.

 

The increase in research and development expenses mainly reflects additional headcount of 36 employees, and associated expenditure, related to our investment in UWB technology and acquisitions of COMO and Visual Circuits in February and May of 2004, respectively. This increase in our investment in UWB technology was the primary factor that resulted in our Semiconductor Business increasing its research and development spending to $4.7 million for 2004 compared to $2.3 million for 2003. These increases in research and development expenses were partially offset by a change in classification of certain personnel year-over-year from research and development in 2003 to administrative roles in 2004.

 

Amortization

 

Amortization expense was recorded as follows:

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

2004

 

2003

 

Increase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

 

$

149

 

$

49

 

$

100

 

Operating expenses

 

860

 

528

 

332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,009

 

$

577

 

$

432

 

 

Amortization expense for year ended December 31, 2004 was $1.0 million, an increase of $432,000 from $577,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003. The increase in amortization expense reflects additional amortization expense associated with the intangible assets that resulted from the acquisitions of COMO in February 2004 and Visual Circuits in May 2004. This additional amortization expense was partially offset by the completion of amortization on certain intangible assets in 2003.

 

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Restructuring Expense

 

For the year ended December 31, 2003, we reduced our restructuring expense accrual by $29,000 as we were able to settle amounts due on the closure of our facility in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, for an amount less than originally estimated.

 

Interest expense, net and Other income (expense), net

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2004

 

2003

 

Decrease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

$

(80

)

$

(193

)

$

(113

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

$

(7

)

$

239

 

(246

)

 

Net interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2004 was $80,000, compared to $193,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003, a decrease of $113,000. The decrease in net interest expense is primarily attributable to lower interest rates and the conversion in March 2004 of convertible promissory notes into common and preferred stock, partially offset by interest expense associated with the notes payable and line of credit assumed with the acquisition of COMO in February 2004.

 

Other income for the year ended December 31, 2003 was primarily attributable to the settlement of debts for less than original amounts accrued for various trade vendor obligations that were incurred prior to the year of settlement in the normal course of business, or which pertained to liabilities assumed or related to the acquisition of Videonics in 2001. We negotiated these settlements with vendors as a means of reducing our cash outflows.

 

Tax expense (benefit)

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2004

 

2003

 

Decrease

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax expense (benefit)

 

$

(282

)

$

2

 

$

(284

)

 

The $282,000 tax benefit is comprised of a $298,000 tax benefit generated by our foreign subsidiary, COMO, offset by a $16,000 tax provision related to minimum tax payments due within the United States and other foreign locations. The $298,000 tax benefit generated by COMO resulted primarily from the tax benefit associated with COMO’s 2004 operating losses and the reduction of a deferred tax liability associated with the amortization of intangible assets.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, we incurred net losses of $15.4 million, $11.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively, and used cash in operating activities of $12.5 million, $9.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively. These factors indicate that we may potentially be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. Our continuation as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient positive cash flows to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing as may be required, and

 

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ultimately to return to profitability.

 

Since inception, we have financed our operations primarily through the public and private sale of common stock, lines of credit and debt borrowings from financial institutions, proceeds from the exercise of options and warrants, short-term borrowings from private lenders and credit arrangements with vendors and suppliers.

 

 

 

As of or for the years ended December 31,

 

(Dollars in thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

637

 

$

3,380

 

$

3,731

 

Working capital (deficit)

 

$

(3,533

)

$

5,546

 

$

5,696

 

Inventory turns

 

4.1

 

3.4

 

5.0

 

Days sales outstanding (DSO)

 

48.1

 

51.6

 

42.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

$

(12,507

)

$

(9,381

)

$

(2,614

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

$

(295

)

$

(1,758

)

$

(277

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

$

10,064

 

$

10,782

 

$

5,312

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

cash (used)

 

cash (used)

 

cash (used)

 

(In thousands)

 

provided

 

provided

 

provided

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(15,368

)

$

(10,985

)

$

(1,698

)

Non-cash income statement items

 

1,677

 

1,585

 

504

 

Adjusted net loss

 

(13,691

)

(9,400

)

(1,194

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in working capital

 

1,184

 

19

 

(1,420

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

$

(12,507

)

$

(9,381

)

$

(2,614

)

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $12.5 million, $9.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

 

Net cash used in operating activities of $12.5 million in 2005 reflected our net loss, adjusted for non-cash items, of $13.7 million, partially offset by changes in working capital of $1.2 million. Non-cash income statement items included depreciation and amortization of $1.4 million, stock compensation expense of $242,000 and the amortization of debt issuance costs of $69,000. The changes in working capital were mainly due to an increase in accrued liabilities of $816,000, primarily attributable to project expenses related to our investment in UWB technology, and an increase in our accounts payable of $512,000, which reflected the timing of our payments.

 

Net cash used in operating activities in 2004 of $9.4 million reflected our net loss, adjusted for non-cash items, of $9.4 million, partially offset by changes in working capital of $19,000. Non-cash income statement items included depreciation and amortization of $1.2 million, stock compensation expense of $42,000 and a charge for in-process research and development expense of $300,000 related to our acquisition of Visual Circuits. The changes in working capital were mainly due to an increase in accrued liabilities of $474,000, reflecting project expenses related to our investment in UWB technology, offset by a reduction in accounts payable of $509,000, which reflected the timing of our payments.

 

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Net cash used in operating activities in 2003 consisted primarily of a net loss of $1.7 million, adjusted for depreciation and amortization of $743,000 and other income associated with the settlement of debt of $239,000, and cash used in working capital of $1.4 million. The use of cash in working capital primarily resulted from an increase in inventory of $1.1 million related mainly to inventory balances in newly introduced products, including the FS454 and FireStore, an increase in accounts receivable of $757,000, primarily related to the increase in revenues associated with sales of the FS454 to Microsoft, partially offset by an increase in accounts payable of $363,000 and an increase in accrued liabilities of $279,000.

 

In January 2004, Microsoft ceased placing significant orders for our FS454 product. Shipments of the FS454, which were primarily to Microsoft, represented 37% of our total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2003. We recorded gross margins as a percentage of sales, before commissions and selling expenses, of below 30% to this customer. The loss of this customer had a material adverse effect on our revenues, operating profit and liquidity in the year ended December 31, 2004, when compared to 2003. However, as the product was manufactured by one of our contract manufacturers, we did not experience any significant adjustments to our staffing or operations or significant adjustments to the carrying value of our FS454 inventory, as a result of the loss of the Microsoft business.

 

We expect that our operating cash flows may fluctuate in future periods as a result of fluctuations in our operating results, shipment timetable and accounts receivable collections, inventory management, and the timing of payments among other factors.

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2005 of $295,000 reflected capital expenditures of $579,000, primarily related to our investment in UWB technology, partially offset by a decrease in a restricted cash balance of $284,000. Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2004 of $1.8 million reflected net costs of $220,000 and $424,000 associated with the acquisitions of COMO and Visual Circuits in 2004, and capital expenditures of $1.0 million, primarily related to our investment in UWB technology. Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2003 of $277,000 was related to the purchase of property and equipment of $122,000, the acquisition of developed technology from DVUnlimited, which resulted in a net cash outflow of $57,000, and costs incurred with the pending acquisition of Visual Circuits and COMO of $98,000.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2005, and consisted mainly of borrowings of $3.0 million under our accounts receivable-based line of credit, net borrowings under a term loan of $2.5 million, net proceeds of $4.5 million received from private equity placement transactions in June 2005 and November 2005, proceeds of $509,000 from the sale of shares placed into escrow upon the acquisition of COMO in 2004 and subsequently sold in 2005 and the reimbursement of acquisition fees by Visual Circuits Corporation Liquidating Trust related to the acquisition of Visual Circuits of $225,000, partially offset by repayments of $516,000 related to our German subsidiary’s line of credit balance. Net cash provided by financing activities was $10.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2004, reflecting $10.7 million received from private equity placement transactions, $129,000 in borrowings from a line of credit assumed with the acquisition of COMO and $192,000 received from the exercise of common stock options and warrants, partially offset by the repayment of debts that were assumed with the acquisition of COMO of $280,000. Net cash provided from financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $5.3 million, reflecting $1.9 million received from private equity placement transactions and $3.4 million received from the exercise of common stock options and warrants, partially offset by $45,000 of capital lease obligation repayments.

 

Capital Resources and Liquidity Outlook

 

We have incurred losses and used net cash in operating activities in each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005, and as such, have been dependent upon raising money for short- and long-term cash needs through issuance of debt, proceeds from the exercise of options and warrants, and the sale of our common stock in private placements. For the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, we received net proceeds of approximately $4.5 million, $10.7 million and $1.9 million, respectively, from the sale of approximately 7.4 million shares, 10.5 million shares and 2.2 million shares, respectively, of our common stock in private placement transactions.

 

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In November 2004, we obtained a revolving $4.0 million bank credit line under which we can borrow up to 90% of our eligible outstanding accounts receivable, excluding accounts receivable of COMO. Carl Berg, a Company director and shareholder, provided a personal guarantee to secure this credit line. In connection with this credit line, the Greater Bay Bank obtained a first priority security interest on our accounts receivable through an agreement with Mr. Berg, which enabled Mr. Berg to retain his existing security interest in all of our assets while subordinating to Greater Bay Bank his security interest in our accounts receivable. The bank credit line is subject to ongoing covenants, including a covenant related to operating results. Interest is payable under this loan at prime plus 1% (8.25% as of December 31, 2005). At December 31, 2005, there was an outstanding balance on this credit line of the maximum available amount of $3.0 million. The credit line expires on December 24, 2006.

 

On June 28, 2005, we signed a term loan agreement with Greater Bay Bank under which we can borrow up to $2.5 million. The term loan has a maturity date of December 24, 2006, is interest only until maturity and is in addition to our existing $4.0 million accounts receivable based secured line of credit facility described above with this same bank. Interest is payable under this loan at prime plus 1% (8.25% as of December 31, 2005). At December 31, 2005, there was an outstanding balance under this term loan of the maximum available amount of $2.5 million.

 

Subsequent developments

 

On January 27, 2006, we raised gross proceeds of $10,000,000 from the issuance of secured convertible notes to a group of private investors. While we believe that these funds, along with the cash flow generated by our expanding Systems business, should be adequate to enable us to complete our UWB engineering development and launch commercialization of UWB products, depending upon the results and timing of our UWB initiative and the profitability of our Systems business, we may need to raise further capital in 2006. There can be no assurance that sufficient funds will be raised. Moreover, any equity financing or convertible debt financing would result in dilution to our existing stockholders and could have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock. Furthermore, any additional debt financing will result in higher interest expense.

 

Summary of Certain Contractual Obligations as of December 31, 2005

 

(In thousands)

 

< 1 year

 

1-3 years

 

3-5 years

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital and operating leases (including interest)

 

$

670

 

$

909

 

$

114

 

$

1,693

 

Inventory purchase commitments

 

1,826

 

 

 

1,826

 

Term loan

 

2,500

 

 

 

2,500

 

Interest expense on term loan

 

206

 

 

 

206

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

Line of credit

 

2,966

 

 

 

2,966

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

8,171

 

$

909

 

$

114

 

$

9,194

 

 

Additionally, in December 2002, Mr. Berg provided Samsung Semiconductor Inc., one of our contracted ASIC manufacturers, with a personal guarantee to secure our working capital requirements for ASIC purchase order fulfillment. Mr. Berg agreed to provide the personal guarantee on our behalf without additional cost or collateral, as Mr. Berg maintains a secured priority interest in substantially all Focus’ assets. At December 31, 2005, we owed Samsung $342,000, under net 30 terms.

 

Stock Issuances

 

On June 21, 2005, we completed the sale of 2,414,282 shares of our common stock in a private placement to 11 independent accredited third party investors, receiving proceeds of approximately $1.6 million, net of offering costs of approximately $126,000. The shares were issued at $0.70 per share, an approximate 5% discount to the closing price of Focus’ common stock on June 20, 2005. Additionally, we issued warrants to the investors and placement agents to purchase an aggregate of 795,713 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.70 per share. The warrants were exercisable immediately and expire four years from the date of grant.

 

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On November 7, 2005, we completed the sale of 5,018,247 shares of our common stock to a group of independent accredited investors at a purchase price per share of $0.66 receiving proceeds of approximately $3.0 million, net of offering costs of $332,000. The shares were issued at an approximate 16% discount to the closing price of Focus’ common stock on November 4, 2005. In addition, warrants were issued to the investors and placement agents to purchase an aggregate of 1,756,384 million additional shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.85 per share. The warrants were immediately exercisable and expire five years from the date of grant.

 

We have used, and will continue to use, the proceeds from the above private placements to further develop our UWB technology, which will enable wireless video transmission in a wide range of applications. Any funds not expended for UWB development will be for general corporate purposes.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

See note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Recent Accounting Pronouncements” to our consolidated financial statements for a full description of recent accounting pronouncements.

 

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Interest rate risk

 

At December 31, 2005, we did not hold any short-term investments that would be exposed to market risk from adverse movements in interest rates.

 

At December 31, 2005, our outstanding debt obligations consisted of a term loan of $2.5 million and borrowings under a line of credit of $3.0 million. The average interest rate applicable to these debt obligations was 8.25% per annum. If short-term interest rates were to increase 100 basis points (100 basis points equals 1%), the increased interest expense associated with these debt obligations would be approximately $55,000 on an annual basis.

 

Foreign currency risk

 

Gains or losses related to foreign exchange currency transactions were not material for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003. A 10% movement in the EUR/USD exchange rate would not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Other Financial Information

 

 

Page

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms

F-1, F-2

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

F-3

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004

F-4

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Loss for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

F-5 and F-6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003

F-7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

F-9 to F-40

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

 

Management of the Company, with the participation of the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer (its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively), evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Report.

 

Based on that evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Securities Exchange Act

 

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of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in such reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2005 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

We will be required to evaluate our internal controls over financial reporting and prepare a management assessment on our internal controls in order to comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires that the management assessment of our internal controls be audited. We estimate the cost of meeting these requirements will be approximately $750,000. We will be required to meet these requirements by December 31, 2006 if our market capitalization, adjusted for certain items, is greater than $75 million on June 30, 2006. Otherwise, we will have to meet the requirements by December 31, 2007.

 

Item 9B. Other Information

 

Not applicable.

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

 

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

 

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires our directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of our equity securities, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the SEC. Such persons are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

 

Based solely on our review of the copies of such forms received by us or written representations from certain reporting persons that no other reports were required, we believe that all filing requirements applicable to Focus’ officers, directors, and greater than 10% beneficial owners were complied with during the year ended December 31, 2005.

 

Management

 

Our executive officers and directors as of March 17, 2006 are as follows:

 

Name (1)

 

Age

 

Position

N. William Jasper, Jr. (2)

 

58

 

Chairman of the Board

William B. Coldrick (2) (3)

 

63

 

Vice Chairman of the Board

Brett A. Moyer

 

48

 

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

Carl E. Berg (2) (3)

 

68

 

Director

Michael F. Conway

 

41

 

Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development

Michael L. D’Addio

 

61

 

Director

Tommy Eng

 

48

 

Director

Sam Runco (3)

 

57

 

Director

Thomas M. Hamilton

 

56

 

Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Focus Semiconductor Group

Peter T. Mor

 

56

 

Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations

Norman Schlomka

 

41

 

Senior Vice president of European Operations

Gary L. Williams

 

39

 

Secretary, Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

 


(1)               Each member of our Board of Directors generally serves for a three-year term and until their successors are elected and qualified.

 

(2)               Member of the Audit Committee.

 

(3)               Member of the Compensation Committee.

 

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Directors

 

N. William Jasper, Jr. has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since December 20, 2002. Mr. Jasper became a member of our Board of Directors on March 6, 2001, in connection with the Videonics acquisition. Mr. Jasper served as a member of the Videonics Board of Directors since August 1993. Mr. Jasper is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dolby Laboratories, Inc., (NYSE: DLB) a signal processing technology company located in San Francisco, California. He has been President since 1983 and serves on Dolby Laboratories’ Board of Directors. Mr. Jasper holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Jasper’s term expires in 2007.

 

Brett A. Moyer joined us in May 1997. On September 30, 2002 he assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer and became a member of our Board of Directors. From May 1997 to September 29, 2002, Mr. Moyer served as our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. From February 1986 to April 1997, Mr. Moyer worked at Zenith Electronics Corporation, Glenview, Illinois, where he was most recently the Vice President and General Manager of Zenith’s Commercial Products Division. Mr. Moyer has also served as Vice President of Sales Planning and Operations at Zenith where he was responsible for forecasting, customer service, distribution, MIS, and regional credit operations. Mr. Moyer has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Beloit College in Wisconsin and a Masters of International Management with a concentration in finance and accounting from The American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). Mr. Moyer’s term expires in 2008.

 

Carl E. Berg, a co-founder of Videonics, served on Videonics’ Board of Directors since June 1987. In connection with the Videonics acquisition, Mr. Berg became one of our directors on March 6, 2001. Mr. Berg is currently Chief Executive Officer and a director for Mission West Properties, (AMEX: MSW) a real estate investment company located in Cupertino, California. Mr. Berg is also a member of the Board of Directors of Valence Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq SC: VLNC) a developer of advanced rechargeable battery technology and Monolithic System Technology Inc., (Nasdaq NM: MOSY) a developer of memory technology for semiconductors. Mr. Berg holds a B.A. degree from the University of New Mexico. Mr. Berg’s term expires in 2007. See also “Certain Relationships and Related Parties.”

 

William B. Coldrick has served as our Director since January 1993 and Executive Vice President from July 1994 to May 1995. Mr. Coldrick is currently a principal of Enterprise Development Partners, a consulting firm serving emerging growth companies that he founded in April 1998. From July 1996 to April 1998, Mr. Coldrick was Group Vice President and General Manager of Worldwide Field Operations for the Computer Systems Division of Unisys Corp. From 1982 to 1992, Mr. Coldrick served with Apple Computer Inc. in several senior executive positions including Senior Vice President of Apple USA from 1990 to 1992. Prior to joining Apple Computer Inc., Mr. Coldrick held several sales and marketing management positions with Honeywell Inc. from 1968 to 1982. Mr. Coldrick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York. Mr. Coldrick’s term expires in 2006.

 

Michael L. D’Addio joined us on January 16, 2001, in connection with the acquisition of Videonics Inc., and served as our President, Chief Executive Officer and Director until September 30, 2002 when he voluntarily resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. D’Addio is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Coaxsys, Inc., a new network technology company located in Los Gatos, California. Mr. D’Addio was a co-founder of Videonics, and had served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors since Videonics’ inception in July 1986. In addition, Mr. D’Addio served as Videonics’ President from July 1986 until November 1997. From May 1979 through November 1985 he served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Corvus Systems, a manufacturer of small computers and networking systems. Mr. D’Addio holds an A.B. degree in Mathematics from Northeastern University. Mr. D’Addio’s term expires in 2006.

 

Tommy Eng has served as our Director since January 2004. Mr. Eng is a founding partner in Exa Ventures, a venture capital investment firm specializing in IT, semiconductor, communication, multimedia technology/services/content, software, and incubation of early stage technology companies. Mr. Eng’s has more than 20 years of management and entrepreneurial startup experience in software/hardware design, system/IC design, IP business, design services business, and Electronic Design Automation (EDA). Prior to Exa Ventures, Mr. Eng held various executive and engineering positions at Tera Systems, Mentor Graphics, Silicon Compiler Systems, and Bell Labs. Mr. Eng holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. Mr. Eng also serves on the Board of Directors of Monolithic System Technology Inc., (NasdaqNM: MOSY) a developer of memory technology for semiconductors. Mr. Eng’s term expires in 2008.

 

Sam Runco has served as our Director since August 2004. Mr. Runco is the founder and chief executive officer of Runco International, a world leader in high-end home theater, video display technology, located in Union City, California. Mr. Runco has more than 30 years of experience in the home theater industry and is a respected leader in the consumer video projection industry and is credited by numerous publications with coining the term “Home Theater.”

 

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Mr. Runco plays a leadership role in the industry as a member of numerous organizations and associations. He is the recipient of CEDIA’s (Consumer Electronic Design and Installation Association) peer-selected Lifetime Achievement Award as well as Dealerscope’s Magazine Hall of Fame. He is also in his fourth term on the Board of Directors of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and on the Board of the CEA Video Division. Mr. Runco’s term expires in 2008.

 

Non-Director Executive Officers

 

Michael F. Conway joined us in January 2001 in connection with the acquisition of Videonics Inc., and in March 2005 assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. Mr. Conway had served as Vice President of Marketing for Videonics since February 2000, and prior to that was the Director of Technical Marketing where he focused on Internet marketing and sales presence. Mr. Conway joined Videonics in May 1996 in connection with the acquisition of the start-up KUB Systems Inc., where he served in various management and engineering positions. From 1988 to 1993, Mr. Conway was a Product Engineer for Abekas Video Systems and from 1985 to 1987 was an Operations Engineer with WLEX-TV, an NBC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Conway holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky.

 

Thomas M. Hamilton joined us in September 1996 and in July 2001 assumed the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Focus Semiconductor Group. From September 1996 to July 2001, Mr. Hamilton served as Vice President of Engineering and our Chief Technical Officer. From 1992 to 1995, Mr. Hamilton was President, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder and in 1995-1996 Vice President of Software Development and in 1996 CEO of TView, Inc., a company acquired by us. From 1985 to 1990, Mr. Hamilton was Vice President of Engineering of TSSI. From 1973 to 1985, Mr. Hamilton held a variety of engineering and marketing management positions at Tektronix, Inc. Mr. Hamilton has a B.S. in Mathematics from Oregon State University.

 

Peter T. Mor joined us in February 2005 as our Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations. Prior to joining Focus, Mr. Mor served as Vice President of Engineering for Sony Corporation’s VAIO notebook and desktop personal computers and peripherals. At Sony Corporation, Mr. Mor was responsible for six departments, and over 100 hardware, software, and network engineers or consultants. Prior to Sony Corporation, Mr. Mor served as Vice President of Engineering and Operations for AMAX Engineering, and has served in managerial roles at Qume Corporation, Xerox Corporation, and Fujitsu Ltd. Mr. Mor also serves on the Board of Directors of Syscan Imaging, Inc. (OTC: SYII.OB) a developer of mobile image scanning devices. Mr. Mor holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, and an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Oregon.

 

Norman Schlomka has served as Managing Director of COMO Computer and Motion GmbH (“COMO”) and Senior Vice president of European Operations since February 2006. Mr. Schlomka joined us in February 2004 as Managing Director of COMO and Vice president of European Operations in connection with the acquisition of COMO, a German based company developing and manufacturing video editing and video archiving solutions. Mr. Schlomka was a founder of COMO, and had served as Managing Director since COMO since its inception in 1990. Mr. Schlomka holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Braunschweig, Germany.

 

Gary L. Williams has served as our Secretary, Executive Vice President of Finance and CFO since February 2005. Mr. Williams joined us as our Secretary, Vice President of Finance and CFO in January 2001, in connection with the acquisition of Videonics Inc. Mr. Williams had served Videonics as its Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary since February 1999. From February 1995 to January 1999, Mr. Williams served as Videonics’ Controller. From July 1994 to January 1995, he served as Controller for Western Micro Technology, a publicly traded company in the electronics distribution business. From January 1990 to June 1994, Mr. Williams worked in public accounting for Coopers & Lybrand LLP. Mr. Williams is a Certified Public Accountant and has a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting from San Diego State University.

 

Audit Committee

 

The Audit Committee of the board is composed of three members and operates under a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee currently consists of Messrs. Berg, Coldrick, and Jasper. All three members are “independent,” as defined by the Nasdaq current listing standards. The Board has determined that Mr. Jasper qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 401(h)(1) of Regulation S-K and therefore meets the Nasdaq listing requirements for having related financial expertise.

 

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Compensation Committee

 

The Compensation Committee’s responsibilities are to make determinations with respect to salaries and bonuses payable to executive officers and to administer stock option plans. The Compensation Committee is currently comprised of Messrs. Berg, Coldrick and Runco.

 

Code of Ethics

 

We have adopted a Code of Conduct, which is applicable to all of our directors and employees, including the principal executive officer, the principal financial officer and the principal accounting officer. The Code of Conduct is posted on our website. We intend to file amendments to or waivers from our Code of Conduct (to the extent applicable to our chief executive officer, principal financial officer or principal accounting officer) on a Form 8-K with the SEC.

 

Independent Directors

 

Nasdaq requires that a majority of the Board of Directors be “independent” directors as defined in Nasdaq Rule 4200. We reviewed the independence of the Board of Directors and considered any transaction between each director or any member of his or her family and us. As a result of this review, the Board of Directors has determined that each of the members of the Board of Directors is independent under the Nasdaq definition of “independence” for the Board except for Messrs. D’Addio and Moyer, who are not considered independent because of their current or past employment as executive officers of Focus or due to their business relationships with Focus.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation

 

The following table summarizes the compensation we paid or accrued for services rendered for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, to our Chief Executive Officer and each of the other most highly compensated executive officers who earned more than $100,000 in salary and bonus for the year ended December 31, 2005.

 

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Summary Compensation Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Compensation

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Compensation

 

 

 

Restricted
Stock

 

All Other

 

Name and Principal Position

 

Year

 

Salary ($)

 

Bonus ($)

 

Options (#)

 

Awards ($)

 

Compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brett A. Moyer

 

2005

 

$

304,114

 

$

77,500

 

50,000

 

$

57,500

(6)

$

5,127

 

President & Chief

 

2004

 

$

265,039

 

$

27,900

 

85,316

 

 

$

317

 

Executive Officer

 

2003

 

$

206,847

 

$

25,241

 

202,239

 

 

$

10,008

(8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael F. Conway

 

2005

 

$

161,868

 

$

20,007

(5)

50,000

 

 

$

3,437

(7)

Senior Vice President of

 

2004

 

$

154,212

 

$

5,000

 

25,000

 

 

$

1,100

(7)

Strategy and Business

 

2003

 

$

139,154

 

$

 

20,896

 

 

$

400

(7)

Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas M. Hamilton

 

2005

 

$

185,000

 

$

 

 

 

$

 

Executive Vice President and

 

2004

 

$

181,154

 

$

25,407

 

287,722

 

 

$

 

General Manager,

 

2003

 

$

163,077

 

$

34,789

 

36,567

 

 

$

 

Semiconductor Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peter T. Mor (4)

 

2005

 

$

180,000

 

$

 

175,000

 

 

$

3,600

(7)

Senior Vice President of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engineering and Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gary L. Williams

 

2005

 

$

201,462

 

$

46,000

 

35,000

 

$

40,250

(6)

$

4,029

(7)

Secretary, Executive Vice

 

2004

 

$

183,654

 

$

11,470

 

50,000

 

 

$

1,370

(7)

President of Finance and

 

2003

 

$

167,885

 

$

19,200

 

36,567

 

 

$

400

(7)

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


(1)               Includes salary and bonus payments earned by the named officers in the year indicated, for services rendered in such year, which were paid in the following year.

 

(2)               Excludes perquisites and other personal benefits, the aggregate annual amount of which for each officer was less than the lesser of $50,000 or 10% of the total salary and bonus reported.

 

(3)               Long-term compensation table reflects the quantity of non-qualified options, incentive stock options and restricted stock granted to the named persons in each of the periods indicated.

 

(4)               Mr. Mor assumed the role of Senior Vice-President of Engineering and Operations on February 2, 2005.

 

(5)               Includes compensation of $10,007 based on sales commissions.

 

(6)               The value stated represents the number of shares of restricted stock granted of 50,000 and 35,000 for Messrs Moyer and Williams, respectively, multiplied by the closing price of Focus common stock on the date of grant of $1.15 per share. These grants of restricted stock vest 25% on each of the annual anniversaries from the grant date of February 24, 2005. The grant recipients are entitled to any dividends paid during the vesting period. At December 31, 2005, the value of the restricted stock awards to Messrs. Moyer and Williams was $31,000 and $22,000, respectively.

 

(7)               Company discretionary 401(k) contribution.

 

(8)                Remaining relocation expenses paid by the Company for Mr. Moyer’s move ($9,608) and Company 401(k) contribution ($400).

 

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Option/SAR Grants in 2005

 

The following tables sets forth certain information with respect to options to purchase shares of our common stock as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005 granted to the executive officers identified in our summary compensation table.

 

 

 

Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options/
SARs
Granted

 

% of Total
Options/
SARs
Granted to
Employees

 

Exercise Or
Base Price
($ /per

 

 

 

Potential Realizable
Value at Assumed
Annual Rates of Stock
Price Appreciation
for Option Term

 

Name

 

(#)

 

in 2005 (1)

 

Share)

 

Exp. Date

 

5%

 

10%

 

Michael F. Conway

 

50,000

 

6

%

$

1.05

 

2/16/2015

 

$

33,016

 

$

83,671

 

Peter T. Mor

 

175,000

 

21

%

$

1.05

 

2/16/2015

 

$

115,559

 

$

292,850

 

 


(1)          Focus granted options to purchase a total of 819,753 shares of common stock to employees and directors in 2005.

 

Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises in 2005 and Fiscal Year-End Option/SAR Values

 

The following table sets forth information concerning options exercised during fiscal year 2005 and the value of unexercised options as of December 31, 2005 held by the executives named in the Summary Compensation Table above.

 

 

 

Shares
Acquired

 

Value

 

Number of Securities
Underlying Unexercised
Options/SARs at Year-End

 

Value of Unexercised
In-the-Money
Options/SARs at
Year-End (1)

 

 

 

on Exercise

 

Realized

 

Exercisable

 

Unexercisable

 

Exercisable

 

Unexercisable

 

 

 

(#)

 

($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brett A. Moyer

 

 

 

762,240

 

45,315

 

$

9,775

 

 

Michael F. Conway

 

 

 

70,841

 

52,673

 

$

181

 

 

Thomas M. Hamilton

 

 

 

408,318

 

135,971

 

$

7,188

 

 

Peter T. Mor

 

 

 

48,612

 

126,388

 

 

 

Gary L. Williams

 

 

 

278,486

 

32,109

 

$

6,363

 

 

 


(1)               Value is based on the difference between option exercise price and the closing price as quoted on The Nasdaq Capital Market at the close of trading on December 31, 2005 ($0.62) multiplied by the number of shares underlying the option.

 

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Employment Agreements

 

Brett Moyer is party to an employment contract with us effective September 30, 2002. Pursuant to this employment contract, Mr. Moyer serves as our Chief Executive Officer and President at a current annual salary of $326,025. In connection with the employment agreement, Mr. Moyer was granted an aggregate total of 500,000 options to purchase shares of common stock at prices of $0.75 and $1.15 per share in August 2002 and March 2003, respectively, the then fair market values. The options vested over a three-year period at 2.77% per month. This employment contract requires payment of 12 months of salary and the acceleration of vesting of all options held by Mr. Moyer so as to be immediately exercisable if Mr. Moyer is terminated without cause as defined in the employment agreement. The employment contract provides for incentive bonuses as determined by our Board of Directors, and employee benefits, including health and disability insurance, in accordance with our policies. Additionally, certain of Mr. Moyer’s options would accelerate vesting so as to be immediately exercisable in the event of a change in control as defined in the respective option plan/grant. Mr. Moyer’s contract automatically renews for one-year terms unless terminated by either party 30 days prior to the end of the term.

 

Michael Conway is party to an employment contract with us effective February 24, 2005. Pursuant to this employment contract, Mr. Conway serves as our Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at a current annual salary of $171,520. Mr. Conway’s contract automatically renews for one-year terms unless terminated by either party 30 days prior to the end of the term. This employment contract requires payment of six months of salary and the acceleration of vesting of all options held by Mr. Conway so as to be immediately exercisable if Mr. Conway is terminated either without cause or in the event of a change in control as defined in the employment agreement during the term of the contract. The employment contract provides for bonuses, as determined by our Board of Directors, and employee benefits, including health and disability insurance, in accordance with Focus’ policies.

 

Thomas Hamilton is party to an employment contract with us effective October 17, 1996, as amended to date, which renews automatically for one-year terms, unless terminated by either party 30 days prior to the end of the term. Pursuant to this employment contract, Mr. Hamilton serves as the General Manager and Executive Vice President of our Semiconductor Group, at a current salary of $185,000. This employment contract requires payment of 12 months of salary and the acceleration of vesting of all options held by Mr. Hamilton so as to be immediately exercisable if Mr. Hamilton is terminated without cause during the term of the contract. Additionally, certain of Mr. Hamilton’s options would accelerate vesting so as to be immediately exercisable in the event of a change in control as defined in the respective option plan/grant. The employment contract provides for bonuses, as determined by our Board of Directors, and employee benefits, including health and disability insurance, in accordance with Focus’ policies.

 

Peter Mor is party to an employment contract with us effective February 24, 2005. Pursuant to this employment contract, Mr. Mor serves as our Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations at a current annual salary of $210,000. Mr. Mor’s contract automatically renews for one-year terms unless terminated by either party 30 days prior to the end of the term. This employment contract requires payment of six months of salary and the acceleration of vesting of all options held by Mr. Mor so as to be immediately exercisable if Mr. Mor is terminated either without cause or in the event of a change in control as defined in the employment agreement during the term of the contract. The employment contract provides for bonuses, as determined by our Board of Directors, and employee benefits, including health and disability insurance, in accordance with Focus’ policies.

 

Norman Schlomka is party to an employment contract with us effective January 1, 2006. Pursuant to this employment contract, Mr. Schlomka serves as Managing Director of COMO and Senior Vice president of European Operations at a current annual salary of $104,550. Mr. Schlomka’s contract is for two years and automatically renews for one-year terms unless terminated by either party 90 days prior to the end of the term. This employment contract requires payment of three months of salary if Mr. Schlomka is terminated without cause. Additionally, if COMO invokes a non-compete clause included within Mr. Schlomka’s employment contract, Mr. Schlomka would be, for a period of one year, prohibited from competing with COMO and COMO would be required to pay Mr. Schlomka compensation equal to 50% of Mr. Schlomka’s average annual income over the previous 12 months. The employment contract provides for bonuses, as determined by our Board of Directors, and employee benefits, including use of a company car and health and disability insurance.

 

Gary Williams is party to an employment contract with us effective May 28, 2004. Pursuant to this employment contract, Mr. Williams serves as our Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at a current annual salary of $215,250. Mr. Williams’ contract automatically renews for one-year terms unless terminated by either

 

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party 90 days prior to the end of the term. This employment contract requires payment of 12 months of salary and the acceleration of vesting of all options held by Mr. Williams so as to be immediately exercisable if Mr. Williams is terminated either without cause or in the event of a change in control as defined in the employment agreement during the term of the contract. The employment contract provides for bonuses, as determined by our Board of Directors, and employee benefits, including health and disability insurance, in accordance with Focus’ policies.

 

Compensation of Directors

 

Our non-employee directors are reimbursed for out of pocket expenses incurred in attending board meetings. No director who is an employee receives separate compensation for services rendered as a director. Non-employee directors are eligible to participate in our stock option plans. During the year ended December 31, 2005, we granted 30,000 shares of restricted stock to Messrs. Berg, Coldrick and Jasper, who each served as members of our Audit Committee, and 20,000 shares of restricted stock to Messrs. Eng, Runco and D’Addio. These grants of restricted stock vest in equal annual installments over a four-year period.

 

Incentive Plans

 

We maintain various stock option plans for the benefit of our officers, directors and employees. A total of 1,494,506 options and restricted stock were available for issuance under the plans as of December 31, 2005. For additional discussion of the plans and awards there under see note 10 “Stockholders Equity – Common Stock” to our consolidated financial statements.

 

In November 2005, the expiration date on certain employee stock options that were scheduled to expire in December 2005 was extended to March 15, 2006. Additionally, certain options that were scheduled to expire between January 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006 were extended to December 31, 2006. This extension resulted in a charge of $104,000 being recorded to general and administrative expenses. A total of 1,481,512 options were extended, of which 1,088,500 were held by officers and directors of the Company.

 

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

 

The members of our Compensation Committee are Messrs. Coldrick, Berg and Runco. None of our members of our Compensation Committee presently serves or has previously served as an officer of us or our subsidiary. For information concerning transactions with Mr. Berg, see “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”.

 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters

 

The following table sets forth information, as of March 17, 2006, regarding the shares of our common stock beneficially owned by those stockholders of Focus known to management to beneficially own more than five percent (5%) of our common stock, each of our directors, nominees and executive officers, as well as all directors and executive officers as a group. Except as noted, we believe each person has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares shown subject to applicable community property laws.

 

“Beneficial ownership” is a technical term broadly defined by the SEC to mean more than ownership in the usual sense. For example, you beneficially own our common stock not only if you hold it directly, but also indirectly, if you, through a relationship, contract or understanding, have, or share, the power to vote the stock, to sell the stock or have the right to acquire the stock. The percentage of beneficial ownership presented in the table below is based on the sum of:

                  68,412,452 shares of our common stock currently issued and outstanding as of March 17, 2006;

                  2,744 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and 417 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, in aggregate converted into 3,161,000 shares of our common stock; and

                  2,661,554 shares of common stock issuable pursuant to options that are immediately exercisable within 60 days of March 17, 2006.

 

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Name

 

Number of Shares
Beneficially
Owned

 

Percentage of
Beneficial
Ownership (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brett A. Moyer (2)

 

930,667

 

1.3

%

Carl E. Berg (3)

 

5,660,851

 

7.8

%

William B. Coldrick (4)

 

324,453

 

 

*

Michael L. D’Addio (5)

 

1,020,627

 

1.5

%

Tommy Eng (6)

 

109,445

 

 

*

N. William Jasper, Jr. (7)

 

275,668

 

 

*

Sam Runco (8)

 

98,334

 

 

*

Michael F. Conway (9)

 

110,444

 

 

*

Thomas M. Hamilton (10)

 

458,454

 

 

*

Peter T. Mor (11)

 

72,917

 

 

*

Gary L. Williams (12)

 

362,104

 

 

*

033 Asset Management, LLC (13)

 

6,343,662

 

9.2

%

Paul Roiff (14)

 

4,336,428

 

6.3

%

All executive officers and directors as a group (11 persons) (15)

 

9,423,964

 

12.6

%

 


*      Less than 1% of the outstanding common stock.

 

(1)                Unless otherwise indicated, each person possesses sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares.

 

(2)                Includes 222,600 shares of common stock held directly by Mr. Moyer. Includes 616,838 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 91,229 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote.

 

(3)                Includes 2,180,1693 shares of common stock held directly by Mr. Berg and 3,161 shares of preferred stock held directly by Mr. Berg, which are convertible into 3,161,000 shares of our common stock. Includes 166,658 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options and 100,000 shares that are issuable pursuant to warrants that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 52,500 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote. Mr. Berg owns all of our outstanding preferred stock. Mr. Berg’s address is 10050 Bandley Dr., Cupertino, California 95014.

 

(4)                Includes 104,869 shares of common stock held directly or indirectly by Mr. Coldrick. Includes 167,084 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 52,500 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote.

 

(5)                Includes 424,932 shares of common stock held directly or indirectly by Mr. D’Addio. Includes 560,695 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 35,000 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote.

 

(6)                Includes 5,000 shares of common stock held directly or indirectly by Mr. Eng. Includes 69,445 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 35,000 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote.

 

(7)                Includes 36,500 shares of common stock held directly or indirectly by Mr. Jasper. Includes 186,668 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 52,500 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote.

 

(8)                Includes 5,000 shares of common stock held directly or indirectly by Mr. Runco. Includes 58,334 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 35,000 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote.

 

(9)                Includes 83,579 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 26,865 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote.

 

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(10)          Includes 131,000 shares of common stock held directly by Mr. Hamilton. Includes 289,843 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 37,611 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote..

 

(11)          Includes 72,917 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter.

 

(12)          Includes 8,750 shares of common stock held directly by Mr. Williams. Includes 289,493 shares issuable pursuant to outstanding stock options that are exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 63,861 shares of restricted stock, which are not yet vested but are authorized to vote.

 

(13)          Based on a Schedule 13G filed on February 14, 2006 by 033 Asset Management, LLC, located at 125 High Street, Suite 1405, Boston, Massachusetts  02110. 033 Asset Management is the investment manager for (I) 033 Growth Partners I, L.P., (ii) 033 Growth Partners II, L.P., and (iii) 033 Growth International Fund, Ltd. (together, the “Funds”). No Fund individually owns more than 5% of our common stock.

 

(14) Based on a Schedule 13G filed on July 15, 2005 by Paul Roiff, located at 301 Columbus Ave. 2nd Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02110.

 

(15)          Includes 2,661,554 shares issuable pursuant to options and warrants to purchase common stock exercisable at March 17, 2006, or within 60 days thereafter and 482,066 shares of restricted stock.

 

Set forth below is information concerning our existing compensation plans:

 

At December 31, 2005

 

Plan Category

 

(a)
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights

 

(b)
Weighted - average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights

 

(c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1)

 

7,253,787

 

$

1.10

 

1,494,506

 

 


(1)          Focus does not maintain any equity compensation plans that were not submitted to, and approved by, its stockholders.

 

Item 13.         Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

 

All material affiliate transactions and loans between Focus and its officers, directors, principal stockholders or other affiliates are made or entered into on terms that are no less favorable to such individuals than would be obtained from, or given to, unaffiliated third parties and are approved by a majority of the Board of Directors who do not have an interest in the transactions and who have access, at Focus’ expense, to Focus’ or independent legal counsel.

 

Carl Berg

 

In December 2002, Mr. Carl Berg, a director of the Company, provided Samsung Semiconductor Inc., the Company’s contracted ASIC manufacturer, with a personal guarantee to secure the Company’s working capital requirements for ASIC purchase order fulfillment. Mr. Berg agreed to provide the personal guarantee on the Company’s behalf without additional cost or collateral, as Mr. Berg maintains a secured priority interest in substantially all the Company’s assets. At December 31, 2005, the Company owed Samsung $342,000, under net 30 terms.

 

In November 2004, we secured a line of credit of up to $4.0 million under which we can borrow up to 90% of our eligible outstanding accounts receivable. This line of credit is collateralized by a personal guarantee from Mr. Berg. In connection with this line of credit, the bank obtained a priority security interest in our accounts receivable. Mr. Berg will maintain his security interest in all our assets, subject to the bank’s lien on accounts receivable.

 

On June 28, 2005, we signed a term loan agreement with Greater Bay Bank under which we can borrow up to $2.5 million. Mr. Berg has personally guaranteed the term loan. In connection with Mr. Berg’s extension of his personal guarantee, we agreed to continue Mr. Berg’s priority interest in our assets, except for our accounts receivable, which Mr. Berg has subordinated to the bank, and to issue to Mr. Berg a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.81 per share and which expires on June 28, 2009. The warrant was valued at $42,000 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

 

Michael D’Addio

 

Messrs. Mark D’Addio and Michael D’Addio Jr., both sons of director Michael D’Addio, are employed by Focus as Vice President of World Wide Sales and Director of Test and Documentation, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2005, Mark D’Addio’s total compensation including commission and bonus was $147,229 and Michael D’Addio Jr.’s total compensation was $135,200. Neither are executive officers of the Company.

 

N. William Jasper Jr.

 

N. William Jasper Jr., who is the Chairman of Focus’ Board of Directors, is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (“Dolby”), a signal processing technology company located in San Francisco,

 

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California. Focus is required to submit quarterly royalty payments to Dolby based on Dolby technology incorporated into certain products assumed in the acquisition of Visual Circuits in May 2004. For the year ended December 31, 2005, Focus has paid Dolby total royalties of $21,000.

 

General

 

All material affiliate transactions and loans between us and our officers, directors, principal stockholders or other affiliates are made or entered into on terms that are no less favorable to such individuals than would be obtained from, or given to, unaffiliated third parties and are approved by a majority of the Board of Directors who do not have an interest in the transactions and who have access, at our expense to our or independent legal counsel.

 

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) served as our independent registered public accounting firm between May 3, 2001 and May 31, 2005. On May 31, 2005, we were notified by Deloitte that Deloitte had resigned as our independent registered public accounting firm effective as of that date. The reports of Deloitte on our financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 expressed an unqualified opinion and included an explanatory paragraph regarding the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We appointed Burr, Pilger & Mayer LLP (“BPM”) as our independent registered public accounting firm on June 24, 2005.

 

The following table sets forth the aggregate audit fees and non-audit related fees that Focus incurred for services provided by Deloitte and BPM during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. The table lists audit fees, audit-related fees and all other fees. All services rendered by Deloitte and BPM during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 were furnished at customary rates and terms.

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audit fees (1)

 

$

259

 

$

364

 

Audit-related fees (2)

 

 

2

 

Tax fees (3)

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

259

 

$

367

 

 


(1)                                  Represents fees for professional services provided in connection with the audit of our annual financial statements and review of our quarterly financial statements, advice on accounting matters that arose during the audit and audit services provided in connection with other statutory or regulatory filings.

 

(2)                                  Represents fees for assurance services related to the review of proposed financing agreements and consultations regarding accounting for business combinations.

 

(3)                                  Represents fees for consultation on inter-company pricing.

 

The Audit Committee has considered the role of Deloitte and BPM in providing additional services and other non-audit services to Focus and has concluded that such services are compatible with Deloitte’s and BPM’s independence as Focus’ independent registered public accounting firm. During 2005 and 2004, the Audit Committee approved in advance all audit and non-audit services provided by Deloitte and BPM. All services rendered by our auditors are required to be pre-approved by our Audit Committee Chairman and ratified by the Audit Committee.

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

(a)(1)-(2) Financial Statements and Schedules:

 

(i) The list of consolidated financial statements and schedules set forth in the accompanying Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Other Financial Information in item 8 herein is incorporated herein by reference. Such consolidated financial statements and schedules are filed as part of this report.

 

(ii) All other financial statement schedules are omitted because the required information is not applicable, or because the information required is included in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

 

(3) Management Contracts or Compensatory Plans:

 

Exhibits 10.9, 10.16, 10.18, 10.19, 10.27, 10.35, 10.45, 10.46, 10.47, 10.48, 10.49, 10.50, 10.52, 10.53, 10.54 and 10.55 or listed in (b) below identify management contracts or compensatory plans or arrangements required to be filed as exhibits to this report, and such listing is incorporated herein by reference.

 

(b)     Exhibits

 

The following exhibits, required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K, are filed as a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or are incorporated by reference to previous filings as indicated by the footnote immediately following the exhibit. Exhibit numbers, where applicable, in the left column correspond to those of Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

3.1

 

Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Focus (1)

 

 

 

3.2

 

Certificate of Amendment to Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Focus (2)

 

 

 

3.3

 

Certificate of Amendment to Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Focus dated July 25, 1997 (3)

 

 

 

3.4

 

Restated Bylaws of Focus (1)

 

 

 

3.5

 

Certificate of Designation – Series B Preferred Stock (4)

 

 

 

3.6

 

Certificate of Amendment to Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Focus dated January 16, 2001 (16)

 

 

 

3.7

 

Certificate of Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Focus dated January 8, 2003 (16)

 

 

 

3.8

 

Certificate of Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Focus dated March 12, 2004 (18)

 

 

 

3.9

 

Certificate of Designation – Series C Preferred Stock (18)

 

 

 

4.1

 

Specimen certificate for Common Stock of Focus (1)

 

 

 

4.2

 

Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated January 11, 2002 issued by Focus to five Investors (7)

 

 

 

4.3

 

Common Stock Purchase Warrant dated December 27, 2001 issued by Focus to vFinance (7)

 

 

 

4.4

 

Warrant issued to vFinance dated November 25, 2002 (16)

 

 

 

4.5

 

Form of Warrant to Investors dated July 1, 2003 (17)

 

 

 

4.6

 

Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Investors and Placement Agent dated April 6-14, 2004 (19)

 

 

 

4.7

 

Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Investors and Private Placement Agents dated November 16-17, 2004 (21)

 

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4.8

 

Warrant to purchase common stock issued to Greater Bay Bank, dated November 15, 2004 (21)

 

 

 

4.9

 

Warrant to purchase common stock issued to Wall Street Communications dated June 1, 2004 (21)

 

 

 

4.10

 

Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Investors and Private Placement Agents dated June 20-21, 2005 (23)

 

 

 

4.11

 

Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Carl E. Berg, Keith L. Lippert and John W. Heilshorn dated June 28, 2005, February 22, 2005 and February 22, 2005, respectively (23)

 

 

 

4.12

 

Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued to Investors and Placement Agent dated November 7, 2005 (25)

 

 

 

4.13

 

Form of Senior Secured Convertible Note issued to Investors on January 24, 2006, due January 1, 2011 (27)

 

 

 

4.14

 

Warrant to Purchase Common Stock issued to Crestline Consultancy Ltd, dated December 6, 2005*

 

 

 

4.15

 

Warrant to Purchase Common Stock Issued to Greater Bay Bank N.A., dated December 6, 2005*

 

 

 

10.1

 

1997 Director Stock Option Plan (8)

 

 

 

10.2

 

Common Stock and Warrants Purchase Agreement with AMRO International, S.A. (5)

 

 

 

10.3

 

Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement, as amended, with BNC Bach International Ltd., Inc. (6)

 

 

 

10.4

 

Form Of Registration Rights Agreement with BNC Bach International Ltd., Inc. (included as Exhibit B to the Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement (6)

 

 

 

10.5

 

Agreement between Union Atlantic, L.C. and FOCUS Enhancements, Inc. confirming Reorganization Agreement to issue warrant in exchange for fee reduction (6)

 

 

 

10.6

 

Common Stock Warrant and Purchase Agreement with AMRO International, S.A. dated June 9, 2000 (5)

 

 

 

10.7

 

Promissory Note, dated October 26, 2000, from Focus Enhancements, Inc. to Carl Berg (9)

 

 

 

10.8

 

Security Agreement dated October 26, 2000, between Focus Enhancements, Inc. and Carl Berg (9)

 

 

 

10.9

 

2000 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (10)

 

 

 

10.10

 

Amendment No. 1 to Secured Promissory Note dated April 24, 2001 issue by Focus to Carl Berg (excludes exhibits B and C) (4)

 

 

 

10.11

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated May 1, 2001 between Focus and Carl Berg (4)

 

 

 

10.12

 

Promissory note issued to Carl Berg dated June 29, 2001 (11)

 

 

 

10.13

 

Termination Agreement between Focus and Euston dated January 11, 2002 (7)

 

 

 

10.14

 

Form of Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement with four investors dated January 11, 2002 (7)

 

 

 

10.15

 

Form of Registration Rights Agreement with four investors dated January 11, 2002 (7)

 

 

 

10.16

 

1998 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (12)

 

 

 

10.17

 

Third Addendum to Lease dated July 6, 1994, by and between H-K Associates (Lessor) and Focus Enhancements, Inc. (Lessee) for premises at 1370 Dell Ave, Campbell, California (13)

 

 

 

10.18

 

Employment agreement between Focus Enhancements and Brett Moyer (14)

 

 

 

10.19

 

Amended 2002 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (15)

 

 

 

10.20

 

Common Stock Purchase Agreement with two investors dated November 25, 2002 (excludes annexes) (16)

 

 

 

10.21

 

Registration Rights Agreement with two investors dated November 25, 2002 (16)

 

 

 

10.22

 

Extension of Notes Payable between the Company and Carl Berg dated April 28, 2003 (17)

 

 

 

10.23

 

Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement (excluding exhibits) with two investors dated July 1, 2003 (17)

 

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10.24

 

Registration Rights Agreement with two investors dated July 1, 2003 (19)

 

 

 

10.25

 

Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (excluding exhibits) with investors dated April 5, 2004 (19)

 

 

 

10.26

 

Form of Registration Rights Agreement with investors dated April 5, 2004 (20)

 

 

 

10.27

 

2004 Stock Incentive Plan (21)

 

 

 

10.28

 

Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (excluding exhibits) with investors dated November 15, 2004 (21)

 

 

 

10.29

 

Form of Registration Rights Agreement with investors dated November 15, 2004 (21)

 

 

 

10.30

 

Loan and Security Agreement with Venture Banking Group dated November 15, 2004 (22)

 

 

 

10.31

 

Fourth Addendum to Lease dated July 6, 1994, by and between H-K Associates (Lessor) and Focus Enhancements, Inc. (Lessee) for premises at 1370 Dell Ave, Campbell, California (22)

 

 

 

10.32

 

Third amendment to Lease dated June 3, 2000, by and between Carramerica (Lessor) and Focus Enhancements, Inc. (Lessee) for premises at 22867 NW Bennett Street, Hillsboro, Oregon (22)

 

 

 

10.33

 

Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (Excluding Exhibits) with investors dated as of June 17, 2005 (23)

 

 

 

10.34

 

Form of Registration Rights Agreement with investors dated June 17, 2005 (23)

 

 

 

10.35

 

2004 Stock Incentive Plan, as Amended (24)

 

 

 

10.36

 

Form of Securities Purchase Agreement (excluding exhibits) with investors dated as of November 3, 2005 (25)

 

 

 

10.37

 

Form of Registration Rights Agreement with investors dated November 3, 2005 (25)

 

 

 

10.38

 

Form of Warrant Acquisition Agreement with placement agents and service providers (25)

 

 

 

10.39

 

Form of Third Amendment To Loan And Security Agreement between Venture Banking Group, a division of Greater Bay Bank N.A., and the Company, dated December 1, 2005. (26)

 

 

 

10.40

 

Senior Secured Convertible Note Purchase Agreement by and among Focus Enhancements, Inc., and the purchasers thereto (the “Purchasers’), dated as of January 24, 2006 (27)

 

 

 

10.41

 

Security Agreement by and among Focus Enhancements, the Purchasers and Ingalls & Snyder LLC, dated as of January 24, 2006 (27)

 

 

 

10.42

 

Amendment No. 1 to Intercreditor Agreement by and among Carl Berg, Venture Banking Group, a division of Greater Bay Bank, N.A. the Purchasers and Ingalls & Snyder LLC, dated as of January 24, 2006 (27)

 

 

 

10.43

 

Intercreditor Agreement by and among Carl Berg, the Purchasers and Ingalls & Snyder LLC, dated as of January 24, 2006 (27)

 

 

 

10.44

 

Registration Rights Agreement and among Focus Enhancements, the Purchasers and Ingalls & Snyder LLC, dated as of January 24, 2006 (27)

 

 

 

10.45

 

Employment agreement between Focus Enhancements and Thomas Hamilton dated October 13, 1996*

 

 

 

10.46

 

Amendment to Employment agreement between Focus Enhancements and Thomas Hamilton dated February 1, 1999*

 

 

 

10.47

 

Employment agreement between Focus Enhancements and Gary Williams dated May 28, 2004*

 

 

 

10.48

 

Employment agreement between Focus Enhancements and Michael Conway dated March 31, 2005*

 

 

 

10.49

 

Employment agreement between Focus Enhancements and Peter Mor dated April 18, 2005*

 

 

 

10.50

 

Employment agreement between Focus Enhancements and Norman Schlomka dated December 28, 2005*

 

 

 

10.51

 

Base Salaries of the Named Executive Officers of the Registrant*

 

 

 

10.52

 

Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement -2000 Plan*.

 

 

 

10.53

 

Form of Executive Restricted Stock Agreement - 2000 Plan*

 

 

 

10.54

 

Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement -2002 Plan*.

 

 

 

10.55

 

Form of Executive Restricted Stock Agreement - 2004 Plan*

 

 

 

14

 

Code of Ethics (23)

 

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21.1

 

Subsidiaries of the Registrant (See Item 1. Description of Business — General)

 

 

 

23.1

 

Consent of Burr, Pilger and Mayer LLP *

 

 

 

23.2

 

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP *

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by CEO*

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by CFO*

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 by CEO*

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 by CFO*

 


* Included.

 

(1)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 33-60248-B) and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(2)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form 10-QSB for the period ended September 30, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(3)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form 10-QSB dated August 14, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(4)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Amended Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 333-55178) filed on August 9, 2001 as amended, incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(5)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-81177) filed with the Commission on June 21, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(6)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-94621) filed with the Commission on January 13, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(7)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 333-55178) filed on January 23, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(8)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-33243) filed with the Commission on August 8, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(9)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 31, 2000, as amended by Focus’ Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated November 2, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(10)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form S-8 (No. 333-57762) filed with the Commission on March 28, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(11)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Amendment No. 4 to Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (No. 333-55178) filed on February 11, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(12)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form S-8 (No. 333-89770) filed with the Commission on June 4, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(13)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form l0-QSB dated August 14, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(14)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form l0-QSB dated November 14, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(15)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-115013) filed with the Commission on May 28, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(16)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form 10-KSB dated March 31, 2003, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(17)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-108134) filed with the SEC on August 21, 2003, and subsequently amended, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(18)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 16, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(19)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form S-3 filed with the SEC on May 28, 2004 (No. 333-116031), and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(20)

 

Filed as Appendix A to Focus’ Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on July 9, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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(21)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form S-3 filed with the SEC on December 13, 2004 (No. 333-121206).

 

 

 

(22)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 30, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(23)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the SEC on July 15, 2005 (No. 333-126629) and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(24)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(25)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 10, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(26)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 6, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

 

 

(27)

 

Filed as an exhibit to Focus’ Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 30, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

(c)       Financial Schedules

 

Not applicable.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Campbell, CA.

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Focus Enhancements, Inc. and its subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2005 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive loss, and cash flows for the year then ended. The consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Focus Enhancements, Inc. and its subsidiary as of December 31, 2005 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s recurring losses from operations, net capital deficiency and accumulated deficit raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans as to these matters are also described in Note 2.  The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

 

/s/ Burr, Pilger & Mayer LLP

 

 

Palo Alto, California

February 20, 2006

 

F-1



 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Campbell, CA

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Focus Enhancements, Inc. and its subsidiary (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive loss, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2004.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our 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 financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Focus Enhancements, Inc. and its subsidiary at December 31, 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company’s recurring losses from operations and accumulated deficit raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans concerning these matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

 

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

 

 

San Jose, California

March 15, 2005

 

F-2



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

$

24,551

 

$

20,015

 

$

26,575

 

Cost of revenue

 

15,520

 

13,514

 

17,477

 

Gross margin

 

9,031

 

6,501

 

9,098

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales, marketing and support

 

6,668

 

4,853

 

4,313

 

General and administrative

 

4,059

 

3,110

 

1,751

 

Research and development

 

12,791

 

8,558

 

4,277

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

530

 

860

 

528

 

In-process research and development

 

 

300

 

 

Restructuring recovery

 

 

 

(29

)

 

 

24,048

 

17,681

 

10,840

 

Loss from operations

 

(15,017

)

(11,180

)

(1,742

)

Interest expense, net

 

(298

)

(80

)

(193

)

Other income (expense)

 

(76

)

(7

)

239

 

Loss before income tax expense (benefit)

 

(15,391

)

(11,267

)

(1,696

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

(23

)

(282

)

2

 

Net loss

 

$

(15,368

)

$

(10,985

)

$

(1,698

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share - basic and diluted

 

$

(0.25

)

$

(0.22

)

$

(0.04

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares - basic and diluted

 

61,664

 

50,078

 

39,121

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-3



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

637

 

$

3,380

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $418 in 2005 and $443 in 2004

 

3,197

 

3,273

 

Inventories

 

3,743

 

3,941

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

759

 

473

 

Restricted cash

 

 

312

 

Total current assets

 

8,336

 

11,379

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,212

 

1,116

 

Other assets

 

54

 

62

 

Intangible assets, net

 

866

 

1,577

 

Goodwill

 

13,191

 

13,191

 

 

 

$

23,659

 

$

27,325

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

3,001

 

$

2,555

 

Borrowings under line of credit

 

2,966

 

567

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

3

 

55

 

Current portion of capital lease obligations

 

107

 

 

Term loan

 

2,500

 

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

47

 

Accrued liabilities

 

3,292

 

2,609

 

Total current liabilities

 

11,869

 

5,833

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital lease obligations, net of current portion

 

10

 

 

Other liabilities

 

100

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

 

174

 

Total liabilities

 

11,979

 

6,007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 3,000,000 shares; 3,161 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively (aggregate liquidation preference $3,917)

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 68,382,113 and 60,412,591 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively

 

674

 

597

 

Treasury stock at cost, 497,055 shares at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively

 

(750

)

(750

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

101,297

 

95,463

 

Deferred stock-based compensation

 

(214

)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

47

 

14

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(89,374

)

(74,006

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

11,680

 

21,318

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

23,659

 

$

27,325

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-4



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Loss

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

 

Deferred
Compensation
and Price
Protection

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income

 

Accumulated
Deficit

 

Total
Stockholders’
Equity

 

Comprehensive
Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

Common Stock

Shares

 

Amount

Shares

 

Amount

Balance at December 31, 2002

 

2

 

$

 

37,561

 

$

376

 

$

(700

)

$

65,940

 

$

(49

)

$

 

$

(61,323

)

$

4,244

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock from private offerings, net of issuance costs of $280

 

 

 

2,200

 

22

 

 

1,898

 

 

 

 

1,920

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock in connection with DVUnlimited acquisition

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

 

 

 

2,110

 

21

 

 

2,119

 

 

 

 

2,140

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants

 

 

 

910

 

9

 

 

1,288

 

 

 

 

1,297

 

 

 

Settlement of price protection shares

 

 

 

 

 

(50

)

 

49

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,698

)

(1,698

)

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2003

 

2

 

 

42,800

 

428

 

(750

)

71,295

 

 

 

(63,021

)

7,952

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock from private offerings, net of issuance costs of $859

 

 

 

10,530

 

105

 

 

10,636

 

 

 

 

10,741

 

 

 

Warrants issued in connection with line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

77

 

 

 

 

77

 

 

 

Warrants issued in connection with consultancy services

 

 

 

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock in connection with COMO acquisition

 

 

 

215

 

2

 

 

351

 

 

 

 

353

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock in connection with Visual Circuits Corporation acquisition

 

 

 

3,740

 

38

 

 

8,450

 

 

 

 

8,488

 

 

 

Issuance of shares held in escrow related to Visual Circuits reimbursement of transaction costs (see Note 10)

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

 

 

 

150

 

1

 

 

123

 

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of warrants

 

 

 

50

 

1

 

 

67

 

 

 

 

68

 

 

 

Conversion of promissory notes into common and preferred stock

 

1

 

 

 

2,173

 

22

 

 

4,432

 

 

 

 

4,454

 

 

 

Issuance of shares held in escrow for nonrecourse note from former COMO shareholders (see Note 10)

 

 

 

610

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,985

)

(10,985

)

$

(10,985

)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

14

 

14

 

Comprehensive Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(10,971

)

Balance at December 31, 2004

 

3

 

 

60,413

 

597

 

(750

)

95,463

 

 

14

 

(74,006

)

21,318

 

 

 

 

(Continued)

 

F-5



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Loss (Continued)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

 

Deferred Stock
based
Compensation

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income

 

Accumulated
Deficit

 

Total
Stockholders’
Equity

 

Comprehensive
Loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

Common Stock

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

Balance at December 31, 2004

 

3

 

$

 

60,413

 

$

597

 

$

(750

)

$

95,463

 

$

 

$

14

 

$

(74,006

)

$

21,318

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock from private offerings, net of issuance costs of $458

 

 

 

7,433

 

74

 

 

4,457

 

 

 

 

4,531

 

 

 

Fair value of warrants issued.

 

 

 

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

Reimbursement from Visual Circuits Liquidating Trust of transaction costs related to acquisition (see Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

225

 

 

 

 

225

 

 

 

Deferred stock compensation associated with issuance of restricted stock grants

 

 

 

245

 

 

 

272

 

(214

)

 

 

58

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

 

 

 

268

 

3

 

 

149

 

 

 

 

152

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock in connection with earn out agreement with COMO Computer and Motion GmbH acquisition

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

Proceeds from the sale of shares held in escrow for nonrecourse note from former COMO shareholders (see Note 10)

 

 

 

 

 

 

509

 

 

 

 

509

 

 

 

Compensation charge associated with the modification of employee stock options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15,368

)

(15,368

)

$

(15,368

)

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

 

33

 

33

 

Comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(15,335

)

Balance at December 31, 2005

 

3

 

$

 

68,382

 

$

674

 

$

(750

)

$

101,297

 

$

(214

)

$

47

 

$

(89,374

)

$

11,680

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-6



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(15,368

)

$

(10,985

)

$

(1,698

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

1,366

 

1,243

 

743

 

Stock-based compensation

 

242

 

42

 

 

In-process research and development

 

 

300

 

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

69

 

 

 

Gain on debt settlement

 

 

 

(239

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(21

)

95

 

(757

)

Inventories

 

118

 

164

 

(1,143

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(241

)

(205

)

(162

)

Accounts payable

 

512

 

(509

)

363

 

Accrued liabilities

 

816

 

474

 

279

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(12,507

)

(9,381

)

(2,614

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of COMO Computer and Motion GmbH net of cash acquired

 

 

(220

)

(54

)

Acquisition of Visual Circuits Corporation

 

 

(424

)

(44

)

Decrease (increase) in restricted cash

 

284

 

(70

)

 

Acquisition of DVUnlimited

 

 

 

(57

)

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(579

)

(1,044

)

(122

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(295

)

(1,758

)

(277

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments of short-term debt

 

(206

)

(280

)

 

Borrowings from line of credit

 

2,966

 

129

 

 

Repayments of line of credit

 

(516

)

 

 

Payments under capital lease obligations

 

(97

)

 

(45

)

Borrowings from term loan

 

4,000

 

 

 

Repayments of term loan

 

(1,500

)

 

 

Proceeds from sale of escrow stock related to acquisition of
COMO Computer and Motion GmbH

 

509

 

 

 

Reimbursement of transaction costs related to acquisition of Visual Circuits Corporation

 

225

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of common stock options and warrants

 

152

 

192

 

3,437

 

Net proceeds from private offerings of common stock

 

4,531

 

10,741

 

1,920

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

10,064

 

10,782

 

5,312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(5

)

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(2,743

)

(351

)

2,421

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

3,380

 

3,731

 

1,310

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

637

 

$

3,380

 

$

3,731

 

 

(Continued)

 

F-7



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conversion of notes payable and accrued interest to related party into common and preferred stock

 

$

 

$

4,454

 

$

 

Interest paid

 

$

301

 

$

130

 

$

4

 

Taxes paid

 

$

2

 

$

5

 

$

2

 

Acquisition of DVUnlimited for common stock

 

$

 

$

 

$

50

 

Acquisition of COMO Computer and Motion GmbH for common stock

 

$

 

$

353

 

$

 

Acquisition of Visual Circuits Corporation for common stock

 

$

 

$

8,488

 

$

 

Acquisition of property and equipment through capital leases

 

$

192

 

$

 

$

 

Issuance of common stock in connection with earn out agreement with COMO

 

$

38

 

$

 

$

 

Warrants issued in connection with line of credit

 

$

24

 

$

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

F-8



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1.             Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Business of the Company. Focus Enhancements, Inc. (the “Company” or “Focus”) was incorporated in 1992 and develops and markets proprietary video technology in two areas: semiconductor and systems. Focus markets its products globally to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), and dealers and distributors in the consumer and professional channels. Semiconductor products include several series of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (“ASICs”), which process digital and analog video to be used with televisions, computer motherboards, graphics cards, video conferencing systems, Internet TV, media center and interactive TV applications. In 2002, Focus’ Semiconductor group began the development of an Ultra Wideband (“UWB”) chip design for use in transmitting wireless video. Based on current indications Focus believes initial customer orders for production quality UWB chips will be placed in the second half of 2006. Focus’ system products are designed to provide solutions in PC-to-TV scan conversion, video presentation, digital-video (“DV”) conversion, video production and home theater markets. Focus markets these system products through both consumer and professional channels. Focus’ consumer and production system products include video scan converters, video mixers, DV and HD digital video disk recorders, MPEG recorders, and file format conversion tools. Focus’ digital asset management system products include network-based video servers with video capture and play-out components. Focus’ digital signage and retail media solutions products include both standard and high definition MPEG players, servers and associated control software.

 

Basis of Presentation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Focus and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Business Combinations. The acquisitions of Videonics, Inc., (“Videonics”) COMO Computer and Motion GmbH (“COMO”) and Visual Circuits Corporation (“Visual Circuits”) were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, and the consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of these companies from the date of acquisition. The net assets of these companies were recorded at their fair value at the date of acquisition with the excess of the purchase price over such fair values allocated to goodwill.

 

Use of Estimates. The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results may differ from estimated amounts. Significant estimates used in preparing these financial statements are related primarily to accounts receivable allowances, warranty accruals, inventory valuation allowances, recoverability of capitalized software development costs, deferred tax asset valuation allowances, the value of equity instruments issued for services and the recoverability of goodwill and other intangibles related to acquisitions. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimates will change within the next year.

 

Financial Instruments. The carrying amounts reflected in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate the respective fair values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Debt and capital lease obligations approximate fair value as these instruments bear interest at terms that would be available through similar transactions with other third parties.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents. Focus considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Revenue and Cost Recognition. Revenue consists primarily of sales of products to OEMs, dealers and distributors. Focus recognizes revenues, net of discounts, when all the following conditions have been met: shipment of product (as title transfers upon shipment); a purchase order has been received; the sales price is fixed and determinable; collection of the resulting receivable is probable; and all significant obligations have been met. At the time a sale is recorded, provisions are made to estimate customer returns, reflected as a reduction of revenues and trade receivables, and warranty repair/replacement costs, reflected as an increase to cost of revenues. Although Focus may choose to take back product at its discretion, only a limited number of consumer channel distributors have return rights. In connection with these agreements, distributors may return or exchange slow moving inventory held by that distributor. However, these return rights are limited to 25% of the customer’s prior quarter purchases.

 

F-9



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Focus sells software that is embedded into some of its products. The revenue from the embedded software is recognized upon shipment to the customer as the embedded software is deemed to be incidental to the product, as per the guidance in Statement of Position 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition. Generally, revenue from post-delivery customer support, which consists primarily of telephone support, is recognized upon shipment of the software as the support is included in the selling price of the software, is not offered separately, and the cost of the support is insignificant. For those products for which post-delivery customer support is significant, and the embedded software is more than incidental, revenue from the post-delivery customer support is recognized over the service period of generally one year, with the fair value of the customer support element determined based on renewal rates.

 

Focus defers revenue recognition of sales to certain distributors until the distributor sells through such products to the end customer, or if sell through information is not available from the distributor, when cash is received from the distributors. Receipt of cash from those distributors that do not provide sell through information has historically been indicative of sell through to an end user by that distributor. Management is not aware of any circumstances that would require the return of cash to a distributor, once payment from a distributor has been received. Focus’ inventory at such distributors at December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $12,000 and $15,000, respectively.

 

Contract revenues are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of costs incurred to date to estimated total costs for the contract. This method is used because management considers expended labor hours to be the best available measure of progress on the contract. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. Contract revenues were $336,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005. Contract costs for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $287,000 and were recorded in cost of revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. Focus did not record contract revenues nor did it incur costs associated with contract revenues in 2004 or 2003.

 

Price Protection and Rebates. The Company has agreements with certain of its customers which, in the event of a price decrease, allow those customers (subject to certain limitations) credit equal to the difference between the price originally paid and the new decreased price on units either in the customers’ inventories on the date of the price decrease, or on the number of units shipped to the customer for a specified time period prior to the price decrease. When a price decrease is anticipated, Focus establishes reserves against gross trade receivables for estimated amounts to be reimbursed to qualifying customers. In addition, Focus records reserves at the time of shipment for rebates.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Focus maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Focus provides an allowance for specific customer accounts where collection is doubtful and also provides an allowance for other accounts based on historical collection and write-off experience. If the financial condition of customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk.  Financial instruments that potentially subject Focus to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable.

 

Focus’ customer base is dispersed across many different geographic areas throughout the world and consists principally of OEM’s, distributors and dealers in the electronics industry. Focus performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains an allowance for potential credit losses. Management assesses collectibility based on a number of factors, including credit-worthiness and past transaction history with the customer. Although collateral is generally not requested, in certain situations Focus will require confirmed letters of credit or cash in advance of shipping to its customers.

 

As of December 31, 2005, two distributors each represented approximately 12% of Focus’ accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2004, one distributor represented approximately 11% of Focus’ accounts receivable. Focus provides credit to customers in the normal course of business with terms generally ranging between 30 to 60 days. Focus does not

 

F-10



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

usually require collateral for trade receivables, but attempts to limit credit risk through its customer credit evaluation process.

 

Focus maintains its bank accounts with high quality financial institutions to minimize credit risk, however, Focus’ balances may periodically exceed federal deposit insurance limits.

 

Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost (which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis) or net realizable value. Focus periodically reviews its inventories for potential slow moving or obsolete items and records write-downs for specific items, as appropriate.

 

Property and Equipment. Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets as set forth below. Focus evaluates property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. When the sum of the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss would be measured based on the discounted cash flows compared to the carrying amount. No impairment charge for property and equipment has been recorded in the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 or 2003. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Category

 

Depreciation Period

 

Equipment

 

3-5 years

 

Tooling

 

2 years

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

5 years

 

Purchased software

 

1-3 years

 

Leasehold improvements

 

Lesser of estimated life of the asset or the term of the lease

 

 

Capitalized Software. Certain software development costs are capitalized when incurred under Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 86, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed. Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility. The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment of recoverability of capitalized software development costs require considerable judgment with respect to certain external factors, including, but not limited to, technological feasibility, anticipated future gross revenues, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Capitalized software development costs are amortized based on the greater of (1) the ratio of the current gross revenues for a product to the total current and anticipated future gross revenues for the product, or (2) the straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset commencing on the date the product is released. No software development costs were capitalized in 2005, 2004 or 2003. Amortization of capitalized software development costs totaled $40,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003 and was included within cost of revenue. No amortization of capitalized software development costs was recorded in the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004.

 

Focus continuously assesses the recoverability of its capitalized software development costs, considering anticipated future gross revenues, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets.  Focus reviews identifiable intangibles to be held and used for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Management evaluates possible impairment of long-lived assets using estimates of undiscounted future cash flows. Impairment loss to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Management evaluates the fair value of identifiable intangibles using primarily the estimated discounted future cash flows method. Effective January 1, 2002, Focus adopted SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. SFAS No. 144 removes goodwill from its scope and retains the requirements of SFAS No. 121 to (a) recognize an impairment loss only if the carrying amount of the long-lived asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows and (b) measure an impairment loss as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset. There was no effect from the adoption of SFAS No. 144.

 

F-11



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Effective January 1, 2002, Focus adopted SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangibles. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill is no longer subject to amortization. Rather, SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have an indefinite useful life be reviewed for impairment upon adoption of SFAS No. 142 and at least annually thereafter. Focus completed its annual impairment review during the fourth quarter of 2005. Management has determined that goodwill was not impaired at the annual review date. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill impairment may exist if the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value.

 

Intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized using the straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives ranging from three to four years.

 

Advertising and Sales Promotion Costs. Advertising and sales promotion costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs consist primarily of magazine advertisements, agency fees and other direct production costs. Advertising and sales promotion costs totaled approximately $483,000, $390,000 and $411,000 for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

Legal Fees. Legal fees are charged to expense in the period the legal services are performed.

 

Research and Development. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Product Warranty Costs. Focus’ warranty period for its products is generally one to three years. Focus accrues for warranty costs based on estimated warranty return rates and costs to repair.

 

Income Taxes. Focus accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Under the liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Focus is required to adjust its deferred tax assets and liabilities in the period when tax rates or the provisions of the income tax laws change. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that more likely than not are expected to be realized.

 

Deferred Compensation. Deferred compensation represents the unamortized intrinsic value of restricted stock granted in 2005.

 

Stock Compensation Plans. SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, encourages all entities to adopt a fair value based method of accounting for employee stock compensation plans, whereby compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period. However, it also allows an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for those plans using the intrinsic value based method of accounting prescribed by Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, whereby compensation cost is the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the stock at the grant date over the amount an employee must pay to acquire the stock. Stock options issued under Focus’ stock option plans have no intrinsic value at grant date. Accordingly, under APB Opinion No. 25, no compensation cost is recognized.

 

Focus has elected to continue with the accounting prescribed in APB Opinion No. 25 and, as a result, must make pro forma disclosures of net loss and loss per share and other disclosures as if the fair value based method of accounting had been applied. The estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the vesting period of the option. The following table presents the effect on reported net loss and net loss per share of accounting for employee stock options under the fair value method:

 

F-12



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands, except per-share data)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported net loss

 

$

(15,368

)

$

(10,985

)

$

(1,698

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add: Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net loss

 

162

 

 

 

Deduct: Stock-based compensation expense determined under the fair value method

 

(1,196

)

(1,148

)

(951

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro forma net loss

 

$

(16,402

)

$

(12,133

)

$

(2,649

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share - basic and diluted, as reported

 

$

(0.25

)

$

(0.22

)

$

(0.04

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share - basic and diluted, pro forma

 

$

(0.27

)

$

(0.24

)

$

(0.07

)

 

Common stock equivalents have been excluded from all calculations of net loss per share and pro forma net loss per share in 2005, 2004 and 2003 because the effect of including them would be anti-dilutive.

 

The fair value of each grant is estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average computed life of options

 

1-6 years

 

2-6 years

 

3-5 years

 

Risk-free rate of interest

 

3.0%-4.5

%

1.2%-3.8

%

2.4%-2.7

%

Volatility of common stock

 

84%-88

%

91%-94

%

93%-128

%

Dividend yield

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share. Focus calculates earnings per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per share represents income (loss) available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustment to income that would result from the assumed conversion. Potential common shares that may be issued by Focus relate to preferred stock, outstanding stock options and warrants. The number of common shares that would be issued under outstanding options and warrants is determined using the treasury stock method. Diluted net loss per share was the same as basic net loss per share for all periods presented since the effect of any potentially dilutive securities is excluded, as they are anti-dilutive due to net losses being reported in the periods presented.

 

Comprehensive Loss. Focus’ comprehensive loss includes net loss and foreign currency translation adjustments, which are reflected as a component of stockholders’ equity. The foreign currency translation adjustments result from the translation of COMO’s financial statements, which are denominated in Euros. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in net loss and are not material for any period presented.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements. Focus accounts for stock-based compensation awards issued to employees using the intrinsic value measurement provisions of APB No. 25. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recorded for stock options granted with exercise prices greater than or equal to the fair value of the underlying common stock at the option grant date. On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123

 

F-13



 

Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R). SFAS 123R eliminates the alternative of applying the intrinsic value measurement provisions of APB No. 25 to stock compensation awards issued to employees. Rather, the new standard requires enterprises to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award. That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, known as the requisite service period (usually the vesting period).

 

Focus has not yet quantified the effects of the adoption of SFAS 123R, but it is expected that the new standard may result in significant stock-based compensation expense. The pro forma effects on net loss and net loss per share if Focus had applied the fair value recognition provisions of original SFAS No. 123 on stock compensation awards (rather than applying the intrinsic value measurement provisions of APB No. 25) are disclosed in note 1, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Stock Compensation Plans”. Although such pro forma effects of applying the original SFAS 123 may be indicative of the effects of adopting SFAS 123R, the provisions of these two statements differ in some important respects. The actual effects of adopting SFAS 123R will be dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to, the valuation model chosen by Focus to value stock-based awards; the assumed award forfeiture rate; the accounting policies adopted concerning the method of recognizing the fair value of awards over the requisite service period; and the transition method (as described below) chosen for adopting SFAS 123R.

 

SFAS 123R will be effective for Focus’ fiscal quarter beginning January 1, 2006, and allows the use of the Modified Prospective Application Method. Under this method, SFAS 123R is applied to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased, or cancelled after the effective date. Additionally, compensation cost for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not been rendered (such as unvested options) and that are outstanding as of the date of adoption shall be recognized as the remaining requisite services are rendered. The compensation cost relating to unvested awards at the date of adoption shall be based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for pro forma disclosures under the original SFAS No. 123. In addition, companies may use the Modified Retrospective Application Method. This method may be applied to all prior years for which the original SFAS No. 123 was effective or only to prior interim periods in the year of initial adoption. If the Modified Retrospective Application Method is applied, financial statements for prior periods shall be adjusted to give effect to the fair-value-based method of accounting for awards on a consistent basis with the pro forma disclosures required for those periods under the original SFAS No. 123.

 

In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, “Inventory Costs—An Amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4”. SFAS 151 amends the guidance in ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, “Inventory Pricing,” to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage). Among other provisions, the new rule requires that items such as idle facility expense, excessive spoilage, double freight and re-handling costs must be recognized as current-period charges regardless of whether they meet the criterion of “so abnormal” as stated in ARB No. 43. Additionally, SFAS 151 requires that the allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. SFAS 151 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 and is required to be adopted in the first quarter of 2006, beginning on January 1, 2006. Focus do not expect SFAS 151 to have a material financial statement impact.

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, “Exchanges of Non-monetary Assets—An Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29”. SFAS 153 eliminates the exception from fair value measurement for non-monetary exchanges of similar productive assets in paragraph 21(b) of APB Opinion No. 29, “Accounting for Non-monetary Transactions,” and replaces it with the exception for exchanges that do not have commercial substance. SFAS 153 specifies that a non-monetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. SFAS 153 is effective for the fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005 and is required to be adopted in the first quarter of fiscal 2006, beginning on January 1, 2006. Focus do not expect it to have a material financial statement impact.

 

In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections — a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3”. SFAS 154 changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle, and applies to all voluntary

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

changes in accounting principle. It also applies to changes required by an accounting pronouncement in the unusual instance that the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. This statement requires retrospective application to prior periods’ financial statements of changes in accounting principle, unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. SFAS 154 is effective for accounting changes made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. Focus does not expect the adoption of this statement will have a material impact on its results of operations or financial condition

 

2.                                    Management’s Plans

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, Focus incurred net losses of $15.4 million, $11.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively, and used net cash in operating activities of $12.5 million, $9.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively. These factors raise substantial doubt at Focus’ ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should Focus be unable to continue as a going concern. Focus’ continuation as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate sufficient cash flows to meet its obligations on a timely basis, to obtain additional financing as may be required, and ultimately to return to profitability and significant positive cash flows.

 

Focus has historically met cash needs from the proceeds of debt, the sale of common stock in private placements and the exercise of employee stock options and warrants. Management continues to assess its product lines in light of technology trends and economic conditions, to identify how to enhance existing product lines or create new distribution channels.

 

Focus received gross proceeds of $10,000,000 from the issuance of secured convertible notes to a group of private investors in January 2006. While management believes that these funds, along with the cash flow generated by Focus’ expanding Systems business, should be adequate to enable Focus to complete its’ UWB engineering development and launch commercialization of its UWB products, depending upon the results and timing of its UWB initiative and the profitability of its Systems business, Focus may need to raise further capital in 2006. There can be no assurance that sufficient funds will be raised. Moreover, any equity financing or convertible debt financing would result in dilution to Focus’ existing stockholders and could have a negative effect on the market price of its common stock. Furthermore, any additional debt financing will result in higher interest expense.

 

3.                                      Business Combinations

 

Visual Circuits Corporation

 

On May 28, 2004, Focus acquired substantially all the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Visual Circuits pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (“Reorganization Agreement”). The transaction was accounted for as a purchase business combination at a total cost of approximately $8.9 million. Founded in 1991, Visual Circuits is a manufacturer and developer of integrated hardware, software and network products that manage, schedule, distribute, store and present digital video in a wide range of commercial media applications.

 

Under the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, Visual Circuits, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, received 3,805,453 shares of voting common stock of Focus, including approximately 380,000 shares placed in escrow for the recovery by Focus of any losses resulting from the breach of covenants by Visual Circuits. In connection with this transaction, Focus paid vFinance Investments, Inc. a success fee of $168,000 and 80,000 shares of Focus’ common stock.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Visual Circuits’ results of operations are included in Focus’ financial statements from the date of acquisition, and the assets and liabilities were recorded based on their fair values as of the date of acquisition. There were no employee stock options or warrants assumed as a result of the acquisition.

 

The purchase price of approximately $8.9 million consisted of the fair value of the shares of Focus common stock issued to Visual Circuits, excluding a portion of the escrow shares associated with amounts owed by Visual Circuits to Focus (see note 10, “Stockholders’ Equity”), 80,000 shares distributed to vFinance Investments, Inc., and acquisition costs of approximately $440,000. The acquisition costs consisted of financial advisory, legal and accounting fees and other direct transaction costs.

 

The total purchase price of the Visual Circuits’ transaction is estimated as follows (in thousands):

 

Value of common shares issued

 

$

8,488

 

Transaction costs and expenses

 

440

 

Total purchase cost

 

$

8,928

 

 

The purchase price allocation is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

Purchase Price
Allocation

 

 

 

 

 

Assets acquired

 

$

1,180

 

Intangible asset: Existing technology

 

1,060

 

Goodwill

 

6,896

 

Liabilities assumed

 

(508

)

In-process research and development

 

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

8,928

 

 

The tangible net assets acquired represent the historical net assets of Visual Circuits’ business as of May 28, 2004.  As required under purchase accounting, the assets and liabilities of Visual Circuits have been adjusted to fair value.

 

Focus performed an allocation of the total purchase price of Visual Circuits to its individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Developed technology and in- process research and development (“IPRD”) were identified and valued through interviews, analysis of data provided by the Visual Circuits business concerning development projects, their stage of development, the time and resources needed to complete them, if applicable, their expected income generating ability and associated risks.  The income approach, which includes an analysis of the cash flows, and risks associated with achieving such cash flows, was the primary technique utilized in valuing the developed technology and IPRD.

 

Where development projects had reached technological feasibility, they were classified as developed technology and the value assigned to developed technology was capitalized.  The developed technology is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of three years.

 

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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Where the development projects had not reached technological feasibility and had no future alternative uses, they were classified as IPRD. Of the total purchase price, $300,000 was allocated to IPRD, which was expensed upon the consummation of the Reorganization Agreement in the second quarter of 2004. The value was determined by estimating the expected cash flows from the projects once commercially viable, discounting the net cash flows back to their present value and then applying a percentage of completion to the calculated value. If the projects are not successfully developed, the sales and profitability of Focus may be adversely affected in future periods. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the underlying net identifiable assets.

 

The following pro forma information presents the results of operations of Focus as if the Visual Circuits transaction had occurred on January 1, 2003:

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands, except per-share data)

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

21,797

 

$

30,921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(11,532

)

$

(3,087

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share - basic and diluted

 

$

(0.22

)

$

(0.07

)

 

COMO Computer & Motion GmbH

 

On February 27, 2004, Focus completed the acquisition of COMO, located in Kiel, Germany, pursuant to which COMO became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Focus. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase business combination at a total cost of approximately $1.0 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Focus acquired COMO through the issuance of 185,066 shares of its common stock and approximately $359,000 in cash to COMO’s shareholders. Focus also agreed to issue up to an additional 46,266 shares of its common stock to COMO’s shareholders, in the event certain conditions are met at the end of 2004 and 2005. These relevant conditions were met at the end of 2004, and accordingly, 23,134 shares were issued to COMO’s former shareholders in March 2005. Additionally, Focus issued 610,096 common shares, held in escrow, to COMO’s two former shareholders who became employees of Focus. In the year ended December 31, 2005 these 610,096 common shares were sold with the net proceeds from the sale of such shares of $509,000 remitted to Focus and recorded as an increase in additional paid-in capital — see note 10, “Stockholders Equity”. In connection with this transaction, Focus paid vFinance Investments, Inc. a success fee of $100,000 and 30,000 shares of Focus’ common stock.

 

Founded in 1990, COMO develops, manufactures and distributes digital video solutions. COMO’s results of operations are included in Focus’ financial statements from the date of acquisition, and the assets and liabilities were recorded based on their fair values as of the date of acquisition. There were no employee stock options or warrants assumed as a result of the acquisition. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the effect of the acquisition was not material to Focus’ financial position or results of operations.

 

The purchase price of approximately $1.0 million, consisting of 185,066 shares of Focus common stock issued to the COMO shareholders, the fair value of the 46,266 earn-out shares included in accrued liabilities, 30,000 shares of Focus common stock issued to vFinance, cash paid to the COMO shareholders of $359,000, and acquisition costs of approximately $220,000, has been allocated based on the estimated fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed. The earn-out shares are included in the purchase price because Focus management believes it is probable that the conditions under which such shares would become payable will be met. The value of the 610,096 common shares issued to COMO’s two shareholders and held in escrow are not included in the purchase price

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(see note 10, “Stockholders’ Equity”). A summary of the allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

Purchase Price
Allocation

 

 

 

 

 

Assets acquired

 

$

782

 

Intangible asset: Existing technology

 

890

 

Goodwill

 

1,104

 

Liabilities assumed

 

(1,766

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,010

 

 

Existing technology is being amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of three years.

 

DVUnlimited

 

In September 2003, Focus acquired the intangible assets of DVUnlimited, a sole proprietorship, located in Budapest, Hungary. The total purchase price was $107,000, consisting of cash, common stock and related legal costs. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and the entire purchase price was allocated to developed technology, which will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of three years.

 

4.                                      Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

The following table provides a summary of goodwill by acquisition:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Videonics

 

$

5,070

 

$

5,070

 

Tview

 

121

 

121

 

COMO

 

1,104

 

1,104

 

Visual Circuits

 

6,896

 

6,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

13,191

 

$

13,191

 

 

The above goodwill is attributable to the Systems business segment.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following tables provide a summary of the carrying amounts of intangible assets subject to amortization:

 

 

 

December 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net

 

(In thousands)

 

Gross Amount

 

Amortization

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Existing technology

 

$

3,945

 

$

(3,079

)

$

866

 

Tradename

 

176

 

(176

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,121

 

$

(3,255

)

$

866

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

Net

 

 

 

Gross Amount

 

Amortization

 

Amount

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Existing technology

 

$

3,945

 

$

(2,370

)

$

1,575

 

Tradename

 

176

 

(174

)

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,121

 

$

(2,544

)

$

1,577

 

 

The total expected future amortization related to intangible assets is provided in the table below:

 

(In thousands)

 

Amortization

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal year 2006

 

$

680

 

Fiscal year 2007

 

186

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

866

 

 

Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 was recorded as follows:

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

 

$

181

 

$

149

 

$

49

 

Operating expenses

 

530

 

860

 

528

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

711

 

$

1,009

 

$

577

 

 

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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

5.                                      Significant Reserves

 

A summary of the activity in the significant reserves relating to doubtful accounts receivable, sales returns and warranty reserve is as follows (in thousands):

 

Accounts Receivable Reserve

 

December 31,

 

Beginning Balance

 

Acquisitions

 

Charged to
Operations

 

Reductions

 

Ending
Balance

 

2005

 

$

209

 

$

 

$

60

 

$

85

 

$

184

 

2004

 

$

188

 

$

11

 

$

71

 

$

61

 

$

209

 

2003

 

$

156

 

$

 

$

210

 

$

178

 

$

188

 

 

Sales Return Reserve

 

December 31,

 

Beginning
Balance

 

Acquisitions

 

Charged to
Operations

 

Reductions

 

Ending
Balance

 

2005

 

$

234

 

$

 

$

1,136

 

$

1,136

 

$

234

 

2004

 

$

196

 

$

38

 

$

979

 

$

979

 

$

234

 

2003

 

$

246

 

$

 

$

545

 

$

595

 

$

196

 

 

Warranty Reserve

 

December 31,

 

Beginning
Balance

 

Acquisitions

 

Charged to
Operations

 

Reductions

 

Ending
Balance

 

2005

 

$

170

 

$

 

$

365

 

$

315

 

$

220

 

2004

 

$

59

 

$

50

 

$

152

 

$

91

 

$

170

 

2003

 

$

74

 

$

 

$

26

 

$

41

 

$

59

 

 

6.                                      Inventories

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

$

2,427

 

$

2,308

 

Work in process

 

146

 

51

 

Finished goods

 

1,170

 

1,582

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,743

 

$

3,941

 

 

Focus periodically reviews its inventories for excess and obsolete inventory items and adjusts carrying costs to estimated net realizable values when they are determined to be less than cost. As a result of this inventory review, Focus charged approximately $475,000, $597,000 and $99,000 to cost of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

7.                                      Property and Equipment

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment

 

$

1,488

 

$

1,077

 

Tooling

 

391

 

315

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

118

 

86

 

Leasehold improvements

 

180

 

173

 

Purchased software

 

1,047

 

794

 

 

 

$

3,224

 

$

2,445

 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

(2,012

)

(1,329

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and Equipment, net

 

$

1,212

 

$

1,116

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $655,000, $235,000 and $170,000, respectively.

 

Property and equipment includes $225,000 of equipment under capital lease at December 31, 2005. Accumulated depreciation and amortization of assets under capital lease totaled $52,000 at December 31, 2005.

 

8.                                      Borrowings

 

Borrowings consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

Short-term debt:

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of notes payable to bank

 

$

3

 

$

55

 

Term Loan

 

2,500

 

 

Accounts receivable-based line of credit

 

2,966

 

 

COMO line of credit

 

 

567

 

 

 

5,469

 

622

 

Long-term debt:

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term portion of notes payable to bank

 

 

174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

5,469

 

$

796

 

 

Notes Payable

 

Notes payable to a bank and the COMO line of credit were assumed by Focus as a result of the acquisition of COMO in February 2004 – see note 3, “Business Combinations”. The notes payable and line of credit are with a local German bank.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The notes payable to a bank, originally consisting of two notes of $191,000 and $38,000 were denominated in Euros and were originally scheduled to be repaid through December 2011 and December 2005, respectively, at an average interest rate of 6% per annum. However, the bank has exercised its right to call these notes due at its discretion and the these notes were repaid in January of 2006.

 

The notes payable are collateralized by personal guarantees of approximately $500,000 and life insurance pledges from the two shareholders from whom Focus purchased the shares of COMO common stock, as well as COMO’s inventory, accounts receivable and fixed assets. In the event the bank were to proceed with claiming against the personal guarantees and/or life insurance pledges, Focus would be responsible for reimbursing the two shareholders from whom Focus purchased the shares of COMO common stock.

 

COMO Line of Credit

 

In connection with the COMO line of credit, Focus’ German subsidiary - COMO, maintained a cash balance with the lending institution, which was reported as restricted cash on Focus’ balance sheet at December 31, 2004. In the third quarter of 2005, the lending institution notified Focus that it must repay all amounts due under this line of credit by January 31, 2006. Such amounts were repaid by December 31, 2005 and the cash was released from restriction.

 

Accounts Receivable-Based Line of Credit

 

In November 2004, Focus obtained a $4.0 million line of credit from Greater Bay Bank under which it can borrow up to 90% of its eligible outstanding accounts receivable. The credit line expires on December 24, 2006 as a result of an extension granted in November 2005 and is collateralized by a personal guarantee from Carl Berg, a Company director and shareholder. In connection with this credit line, the bank has obtained a first priority security interest in Focus’ accounts receivable through an agreement with Mr. Berg, which enables Mr. Berg to retain his existing security interest in all of Focus’ assets while subordinating his interest in Focus’ accounts receivable.

 

The credit line is subject to ongoing covenants including a covenant based on operating results. Borrowings under the credit line bear interest at a rate of prime plus 1%, which was 8.25% at December 31, 2005. In December 2004, in connection with the establishment of this line of credit, Focus issued warrants to the bank to purchase 77,186 shares of Focus’ common stock at an exercise price of $1.17 per share. These warrants were valued at $76,000 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and were amortized to general and administrative expenses over the initial one-year term of the credit line. In December 2005, an additional 40,000 warrants were issued to the bank at an exercise price of $1.00 per share upon the granting of the extension to the maturity date of the credit line. These warrants were valued at $26,000 and will be amortized to general and administrative expenses over the one-year extended term. At December 31, 2005, there was an outstanding balance on this credit line of $3.0 million, the maximum then available.

 

Term Loan

 

On June 28, 2005, Focus signed a term loan agreement with Greater Bay Bank under which Focus can borrow up to $2.5 million. The term loan has a maturity date of December 24, 2006. Mr. Berg has personally guaranteed the loan, which is interest only until maturity and is in addition to Focus’ existing $4.0 million accounts receivable based secured line of credit that Focus has with this bank. Interest is payable under this term loan at prime plus 1%, which was 8.25% at December 31, 2005. In connection with Mr. Berg’s personal guarantee, Focus issued Mr. Berg a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.81 per share, which expires on June 28, 2009. Focus recorded a charge of $42,000 to general and administrative expenses at the time of issuance based on the fair value of this warrant, determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. At December 31, 2005, there was an outstanding balance of $2.5 million under this term loan.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

9.                                      Commitments and Contingencies

 

Research and Development Agreements

 

In June 2004, Focus entered into a development and license agreement under which Focus agreed to pay $664,000 to a third party for engineering services and the rights to certain intellectual property that will be used in the research and development of UWB technology. Such amount was expensed to research and development ratably over the development period from June 2004 to January 2005 based on the level of effort incurred by the third party. Payments were made upon the achievement of specific development milestones by the third party, which were completed in January 2005.

 

In October 2004, Focus entered into a design services contract under which Focus agreed to pay $2.9 million to a third party for the design and development of high performance UWB integrated circuits. In 2005 the contract amount was increased to $3.1 million. Payments are made upon the completion of specific milestones by the third party, which are expected to be completed by June 2006. For the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, $1.8 million and $648,000, respectively, was charged to research and development expense based on the level of effort incurred by the third party. At December 31, 2005, $622,000 was included within accrued liabilities and at December 31, 2004, $91,000 was included within prepaid expenses and other current assets.

 

In July 2005, Focus entered into a development agreement with a customer under which the customer agreed to pay $600,000 to Focus for the joint development by Focus and the customer of a custom product. The customer agreed to pay Focus $600,000 in four installments of $150,000 at the completion of specific milestones. For the year ended December 31, 2005, $336,000 was recognized as revenue based on the level of effort incurred by Focus and $287,000 of development expense was recorded in cost of revenue. An amount of $36,000 was recorded in accounts receivable at December 31, 2005, representing the difference between the amount received from the customer of $300,000 and the revenue recognized. In the event of certain development delays, Focus will be subject to penalties not to exceed $150,000.

 

Leases

 

Focus leases office facilities and certain equipment under operating and capital leases, with interest rates ranging from 8.5% to 39.75% per annum. Under the lease agreements, Focus is obligated to pay for utilities, taxes, insurance and maintenance. Total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 was approximately $831,000, $670,000 and $504,000, respectively.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Minimum lease commitments at December 31, 2005 are as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

Operating Lease
Commitments

 

Capital Lease
Commitments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2006

 

$

555

 

$

115

 

2007

 

522

 

15

 

2008

 

182

 

 

2009

 

190

 

 

2010

 

114

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,563

 

130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: amount representing interest

 

 

 

(13

)

Present value of future minimum future lease payments

 

117

 

Less: current portion

 

 

 

(107

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term portion

 

 

 

$

10

 

 

Inventory Purchase Commitments

 

Under contract manufacturing arrangements, contract manufacturers procure inventory to manufacture products based upon a forecast of customer demand provided by Focus. Focus is responsible for the financial impact on the contract manufacturer of any reduction or product mix shift in the forecast relative to materials that the contract manufacturer had already purchased, and is unable to return, under a prior forecast. Such a variance in forecasted demand could require a cash payment for finished goods in excess of current customer demand or for costs of excess or obsolete inventory.

 

At December 31, 2005, Focus had issued non-cancelable purchase orders for approximately $1.8 million to purchase finished goods from its contract manufacturers, and had not incurred any significant liability for finished goods in excess of current customer demand or for the costs of excess or obsolete inventory.

 

Employment Agreements

 

Focus has employment agreements with certain corporate officers. The agreements are generally one year in length and provide for minimum salary levels. These agreements include severance payments of approximately half to one times each officer’s annual compensation.

 

Indemnification agreements

 

Focus enters into standard indemnification agreements with its customers and certain other business partners in the ordinary course of business. These agreements include provisions for indemnifying the customer against any claim brought by a third party to the extent any such claim alleges that Focus’ products infringe a patent, copyright or trademark, or misappropriate a trade secret, of that third party. The agreements generally limit the scope of the available remedies in a variety of industry-standard methods, including but not limited to product usage and geography-based limitations, a right to control the defense or settlement of any claim, and a right to replace or modify the infringing products to make them noninfringing. Such indemnification provisions are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, and are generally limited to the amount paid by the customer. Focus has not incurred significant expenses related to these indemnification agreements and no material claims for such indemnifications are outstanding as of December 31, 2005. As a result, Focus believes the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements, if any, to be minimal, and therefore no liability has been recorded with respect to such indemnifications as of December 31, 2005.

 

General

 

From time-to-time, Focus is party to certain other claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business which, in the opinion of management, will not have a material adverse effect on Focus’ financial position or results of operation.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

10.                               Stockholders’ Equity

 

Preferred Stock

 

The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Focus adopted a Certificate of Designation whereby a total of 3,000 shares of Series B preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share are authorized for issuance. Each share has a liquidation preference in the amount of $1,190.48 plus all accrued or declared but unpaid dividends. Cash dividends on the stock are non-cumulative and are paid at the option of the Board of Directors. If paid, the rate shall be seven percent per annum. The Board does not presently intend to pay dividends on the stock. At the option of the holder, each share is convertible into 1,000 shares of Focus common stock.

 

The Board Focus adopted a Certificate of Designation whereby a total of 500 shares of Series C preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share are authorized for issuance. Each share has a liquidation preference in the amount of $1,560.00 plus all accrued or declared but unpaid dividends. Cash dividends on the stock are non-cumulative and are paid at the option of the Board of Directors. If paid, the rate shall be seven percent per annum. The Board does not presently intend to pay dividends on the stock. At the option of the holder, each share is convertible into 1,000 shares of Focus common stock.

 

At December 31, 2003, Focus owed Carl Berg approximately $4.4 million in principal and accrued interest on the various notes (note 8, “Borrowings – Convertible Promissory Notes”). On March 19, 2004, Mr. Berg converted his approximately $3.9 million of debt and $587,000 of accrued interest into common and preferred stock. This conversion resulted in the issuance of 2,173,193 shares of Focus’ common stock and 840 shares of Series B preferred stock and 417 shares of Series C preferred stock, which are convertible into an additional 840,000 and 417,000 shares of Focus’ common stock, respectively.

 

Common Stock

 

For the year ended December 31, 2005, Focus issued at various times, an additional 268,000 shares of common stock through exercises of options, receiving cash of approximately $152,000.

 

On February 24, 2005, Focus granted 245,000 shares of restricted stock to employees and directors of the Company. The value of these grants of $272,000 was recorded as deferred stock-based compensation and is being amortized over the four-year vesting period of the grants. Focus recognized $58,000 of compensation expense related to these shares of restricted stock in the year ended December 31, 2005. At December 31, 2005, none of the shares of restricted stock had vested.

 

On March 22, 2005, Focus issued warrants to purchase 35,000 shares of common stock as compensation to unrelated parties for investor relation services. The warrants are immediately exercisable for a period of five years at an exercise price of $0.92 per share, were valued at $23,000 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and were expensed to general and administrative expenses.

 

On June 21, 2005, Focus completed the sale of 2,414,282 shares of its common stock in a private placement to 11 independent third party investors, receiving proceeds of approximately $1.6 million, net of offering costs of approximately $126,000. The shares were issued at $0.70 per share, an approximate 5% discount to the closing price of Focus’ common stock on June 20, 2005. Additionally, Focus issued warrants to the investors and placement agents to purchase an aggregate of 795,713 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.70 per share. The warrants are exercisable immediately and expire four years from the date of grant. No compensation expense was recorded given that the warrants were issued in connection with the issuance of common stock.

 

In connection with Mr. Berg’s extension of his personal guarantee that collateralizes Focus’ accounts receivable-based line of credit - see note 8, “Borrowings – Accounts Receivable-Based Line of Credit” - Focus issued to Mr. Berg a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of Focus common stock at an exercise price of $0.81 per share. This warrant expires on June 28, 2009, was valued at $42,000 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and was expensed to general and administrative expenses.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

On November 7, 2005, Focus completed the sale of 5,018,247 shares of its common stock to a group of accredited investors at a purchase price per share of $0.66 receiving proceeds of approximately $3.0 million, net of offering costs of $332,000. The shares were issued at an approximate 16% discount to the closing price of Focus’ common stock on November 4, 2005. In addition, warrants were issued to the investors and placement agents to purchase an aggregate of 1,756,384 million additional shares of Focus common stock at an exercise price of $0.85 per share. The warrants were immediately exercisable and expire five years from the date of grant. No compensation expense was recorded given that the warrants were issued in connection with the issuance of common stock.

 

On November 15, 2005, Focus’ Board of Directors authorized the extension of the expiration dates of 1,481,512 employee and director stock options scheduled to expire between November 16, 2005 and June 30, 2006. This resulted in a charge to general and administrative expense of $104,000, representing the difference between the closing price of Focus’ common stock on the day of extension and the exercise price of the stock options.

 

On December 6, 2005, Focus issued a warrant to purchase 60,000 shares of common stock as compensation to unrelated parties for investor relation services. This warrant is immediately exercisable for a period of four years at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, was valued at $15,000 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and was expensed to general and administrative expenses.

 

On December 6, 2005, Focus issued a warrant to purchase 40,000 shares of common stock as compensation to Greater Bay Bank for the extension of Focus’ line of credit facility extension from November 2005 to December 24, 2006. This warrant is immediately exercisable for a period of five years at an exercise price of $1.00 per share and was valued at $26,000 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The warrant is classified as a liability and will be measured at fair value in each reporting period, with changes in fair value reported in the statements of operations. Classification of this warrant as a liability is based on the fact that it requires net-cash settlement on the occurrence of certain events outside the control of Focus. The value of the warrant will be amortized to general and administrative expense over the life of the line of credit extension. During the year ended December 31, 2005, $2,000 was amortized to general and administrative expense.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2004, Focus issued at various times, 199,806 shares of common stock through exercises of options and warrants, receiving cash of approximately $192,000.

 

The acquisition of COMO on February 27, 2004 resulted in the issuance of 215,066 shares of Focus’ common stock, consisting of 185,066 shares issued to COMO’s shareholders, and 30,000 shares issued to vFinance Investments, Inc., for investment banking services related to the acquisition. Additionally, Focus issued 610,096 common shares, held in escrow, (“the Escrow shares”) to COMO’s two former shareholders (“the Sellers”) who became employees of Focus. The Escrow shares were issued in exchange for the Sellers non-interest bearing, non-recourse, demand notes payable to Focus and COMO in the aggregate amount of $1.1 million. The two former shareholders of COMO were able to sell the Escrow shares at no less than the then current fair market value, with all proceeds to be remitted to Focus and COMO in exchange for cancellation of the outstanding note obligations, regardless of whether such proceeds are greater than or less than the balance of the notes. For accounting purposes, the Escrow shares were reported in the consolidated financial statements as outstanding, subscribed shares. In the year ended December 31, 2005 the 610,096 common shares were sold for net proceeds of $509,000. The proceeds from the sale of such shares were remitted to Focus by the Sellers and recorded as an increase in additional paid-in capital. The note receivable from the Sellers was not recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as it was cancelled upon the transfer from Focus to COMO of the Escrow share proceeds. Focus also agreed to issue up to an additional 46,266 shares of its common stock to COMO’s shareholders, in the event certain conditions are met at the end of 2004 and 2005. These relevant conditions were met at the end of 2004, and accordingly, 23,134 shares were issued to COMO’s former shareholders in March 2005.

 

On April 6, 2004, Focus completed the sale of 3,862,070 shares of its common stock to a group of third party investors in a private placement transaction, receiving proceeds of approximately $5.1 million, net of offering costs of approximately $451,000. The shares were issued at $1.45 per share, an approximate 11% discount to the closing price of Focus’ common stock on April 5, 2004. In connection with the private placement, Focus issued warrants to the investors and to a placement agent to purchase a total of 940,414 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share. No compensation expense was recorded given that the warrants were issued in connection with the issuance of common stock.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

On May 28, 2004, Focus acquired substantially all the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Visual Circuits pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization. Under the terms of the agreement, Visual Circuits, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, received 3,805,453 shares of voting common stock of Focus, including approximately 380,000 shares placed in escrow for the recovery by Focus of any losses resulting from the breach of covenants by Visual Circuits. In connection with this transaction, Focus paid vFinance Investments, Inc., (a related party) a success fee of $168,000 and 80,000 shares of Focus’ common stock.  The agreement also required VCC Liquidating Corporation (“VCC”), formerly Visual Circuits, to reimburse Focus for all transaction costs paid by Visual Circuits prior to the acquisition. Such transaction costs, originally estimated to be $400,000 and later reduced to approximately $337,000 upon final determination of the transaction costs, were to have been reimbursed to Focus on or before October 8, 2004. Focus was entitled to recover the amount owed, in the event such amount was not reimbursed to Focus, by the return to Focus of Focus common stock held in escrow, with such number of shares to be determined by dividing the amount owed by an agreed-upon exchange rate of $2.33 per share. VCC subsequently sought to reduce this obligation, citing certain potential offsetting claims against Focus. Consequently, on November 2, 2004, the parties entered into a settlement agreement, whereby the obligation to Focus was initially reduced to approximately $225,000, to be repaid on or before February 15, 2005. The receivable from VCC was not recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2004, as the recourse available to Focus in the event of default was limited to the shares held in escrow. On February 15, 2005, Focus collected the amount owed of $225,000 and recorded the proceeds as an increase in capital at that date.

 

On June 1, 2004, Focus issued warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of common stock as compensation to an unrelated party for investor relation services. The warrants are exercisable for a period of two to three years at exercise prices ranging from $1.35 to $1.80 per share. Focus recorded a charge to general and administrative expenses of approximately $32,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 based on the fair value of these warrants.

 

On November 17, 2004, Focus completed the sale of 6,666,667 shares of its common stock to a group of third party investors in a private placement transaction, receiving proceeds of approximately $5.6 million, net of offering costs of approximately $408,000. In connection with the private placement, Focus issued the purchasers warrants to purchase an aggregate of up to 1,666,668 shares of Focus’ common stock at an exercise price of $1.25 per shares. Furthermore, in connection with the private placement Focus issued warrants to purchase 288,000 shares of common stock at $1.25 per share to the two placement agents. No compensation expense was recorded given that the warrants were issued in connection with the issuance of common stock.

 

Focus issued warrants to a bank to purchase 77,186 shares of Focus’ common stock at $1.17 per share in connection with a credit line Focus entered into in November 2004. Focus recorded a charge to general and administrative expenses of approximately $10,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 based on the fair value of these warrants.

 

On December 19, 2003, Focus’ stockholders approved an increase to the authorized common shares from 60,000,000 to 100,000,000. This increase was recommended and approved by Focus’ Board of Directors to ensure that sufficient shares were available for issuance under Focus’ stock option plans and for issuances associated with potential acquisitions, private placements and services provided by non-employees.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2003, Focus issued at various times 3,020,472 shares of common stock through exercises of options and warrants, receiving cash of approximately $3.4 million.

 

On July 2, 2003, Focus completed the sale of 2,200,000 shares of its common stock in a private placement to two independent third parties, receiving proceeds of approximately $1.9 million, net of offering costs of $280,000. The shares were sold at an approximate 20% discount to the five-day average closing bid prices of Focus’ common stock prior to closing. In connection with the private placement, Focus issued warrants to the two investors and a placement

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

agent to purchase a total of 467,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.44 per share. No compensation expense was recorded given that the warrants were issued in connection with the issuance of common stock.

 

Common Stock Purchase Warrants

 

The aggregate fair value of all warrants issued in connection with compensation for financial advisory and other services charged to operations in 2005 and 2004 was calculated at approximately $149,000 and $42,000, respectively (none for 2003). Focus calculated the fair value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes model and the following assumptions:

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

Risk-free rate of interest

 

3.8% – 4.5%

 

1.5% – 3.9%

 

Average computed life of warrants

 

4-5 years

 

2-7 years

 

Dividend yield

 

 

 

Volatility of common stock

 

83%-94%

 

94%

 

 

Common stock warrant activity is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

Shares

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Shares

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Shares

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants outstanding at beginning of year

 

3,276,768

 

$

1.48

 

429,500

 

$

1.94

 

1,174,569

 

$

1.67

 

Warrants granted

 

2,787,097

 

$

0.83

 

3,022,268

 

$

1.49

 

467,500

 

$

1.44

 

Warrants exercised

 

 

n/a

 

(50,000

)

$

1.35

 

(910,140

)

$

1.42

 

Warrants canceled

 

 

n/a

 

(125,000

)

$

2.88

 

(302,429

)

$

1.69

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants outstanding at end of year

 

6,063,865

 

$

1.17

 

3,276,768

 

$

1.48

 

429,500

 

$

1.94

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average fair value of warrants granted during the year

 

 

 

 

$

0.46

 

 

 

$

0.85

 

 

 

$

0.96

 

 

Information pertaining to warrants outstanding at December 31, 2005 is as follows:

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

Warrants Outstanding

 

Warrants Exercisable

 

Range of Exercise Prices

 

Outstanding

 

Weighted
Average
Remaining Life
(Yrs)

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

 

Exercisable

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.70-$0.81

 

895,713

 

3.47

 

$

0.71

 

895,713

 

$

0.71

 

$0.85-$1.00

 

1,891,384

 

4.81

 

$

0.86

 

1,891,384

 

$

0.86

 

$1.17-$1.50

 

2,311,354

 

2.69

 

$

1.27

 

2,311,354

 

$

1.27

 

$1.65-$2.00

 

965,414

 

2.22

 

$

1.99

 

965,414

 

$

1.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2005

 

6,063,865

 

3.39

 

$

1.17

 

6,063,865

 

$

1.17

 

 

Stock Option Plans

 

1992 Stock Option Plan

 

Focus’ 1992 Stock Option Plan (the “1992 Plan”) provides for the granting of incentive and non-qualified options to purchase up to approximately 1.8 million shares of common stock. Incentive stock options may be granted to employees of Focus and non-qualified options may be granted to employees, directors or consultants. Incentive stock options may not be granted at a price less than 100% (110% in certain cases) of the fair-market value of common stock at date of grant. Non-qualified options may not be granted at a price less than 85% of fair-market value of common stock at date of grant. As of December 31, 2005, all options granted under the 1992 Plan were issued at market value at the date of grant. Additionally, no further options were available for grant under the 1992 Plan. Options generally vest annually over a three-year period and are exercisable over a five-year period from date of grant. The term of each option under the 1992 Plan is for a period not exceeding ten years from date of grant. As of December 31, 2005, options under the 1992 Plan to purchase 182,112 shares of the Company’s common stock were outstanding with an exercise price of $1.28 per share.

 

1997 Director Stock Option Plan

 

In 1997, the Board of Directors adopted the 1997 Director Stock Option Plan (the “1997 Director Plan”), which authorized the grant of options to purchase up to an aggregate of 1.0 million shares of common stock. The exercise price per share of options granted under the 1997 Director Plan was equal to the market value of the common stock of Focus on the date of grant. Options granted under the 1997 Director Plan are exercisable over a five-year period with vesting determined at varying amounts over a three-year period. As of December 31, 2005, options under the 1997 Director Plan to purchase 174,574 shares of Focus’ common stock were outstanding with an exercise price between $1.15 and $1.22 per share.

 

1998 Stock Option Plan

 

In 1998 Focus adopted the 1998 Non-qualified Stock Option Plan (the “1998 NQSO Plan”), which authorized the grant of options to purchase up to an aggregate of 1.3 million shares of common stock. The exercise price per share of options granted under the 1998 NQSO Plan was equal to the market value of the common stock of Focus on the date of grant. Options granted under the 1998 NQSO Plan are exercisable over a five-year period with vesting determined at varying amounts over a three-year period. As of December 31, 2005, options under the 1998 NQSO Plan to purchase 339,864 shares of Focus’ common stock were outstanding with an exercise price between $0.71 and $1.28 per share.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

2000 Non-Qualified Option Plan

 

On April 27, 2000, the Board of Directors of Focus adopted the 2000 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the “2000 Plan”) and on December 28, 2000 the Company’s stockholders approved the 2000 Plan. On September 28, 2005 the maximum number of options available under the 2000 Plan was increased from 5,000,000 to 5,500,000 and the 2000 Plan was modified to allow the issuance of restricted stock. On November 14, 2005, the Company’s stockholders approved these amendments to the 2000 Plan. Options and restricted stock under the 2000 Plan may be granted to employees, directors or consultants of the Company. The exercise price per share of options granted under the 2000 Plan is equal to the market value of the common stock of the Company on the date of grant. The 2000 Plan requires that options granted will expire ten years from the date of grant. Each option or restricted stock granted under the 2000 Plan first becomes exercisable upon time periods set by the Compensation Committee of the Focus Board of Directors. Options and restricted stock issued from the 2000 Plan generally vest over a period of four years.

 

On January 16, 2001 in connection with the acquisition of Videonics, options outstanding under the Videonics 1987 Stock Option Plan and the 1996 Amended Stock Option Plan were exchanged for Focus 2000 Plan options to purchase common stock. Focus issued 0.87 shares of Focus options for each issued and outstanding share of Videonics options on the closing date. Based on the exchange ratio, a total of 1,117,597 shares were issued. Such options retained their original vesting periods of three to four years and are canceled 90 days after termination of employment. As of December 31, 2005, options under the 2000 Plan, including those converted in connection with the Videonics merger, to purchase 2,882,914 shares of Focus’ common stock were outstanding with an exercise price between $0.56 and $1.57.

 

2002 Non-Qualified Option Plan

 

On October 30, 2002, the Board of Directors of Focus adopted the 2002 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the “2002 Plan”). Focus’ stockholders approved the 2002 Plan on December 20, 2002. On September 24, 2003 the maximum number of options available under the 2002 Plan was increased from 1,000,000 to 2,200,000. On December 19, 2003 Focus’ stockholders approved the amendment to the 2002 Plan. Options under the 2002 Plan may be granted to employees, directors or consultants of the Company. The exercise price per share of options granted under the 2002 Plan is equal to the market value of the common stock of the Company on the date of grant. The 2002 Plan requires that options granted will expire ten years from the date of grant. Each option granted under the 2002 Plan first becomes exercisable upon time periods set by the Compensation Committee of the Focus Board of Directors. Options and restricted stock issued from the 2002 Plan generally vest over a period of four years.  As of December 31, 2005, options under the 2002 Plan to purchase 1,884,837 shares of Focus’ common stock were outstanding with an exercise price between $0.75 and $2.22 per share.

 

2004 Non-Qualified Option Plan

 

On May 27, 2004, Focus’ Board of Directors adopted, and on August 6, 2004 Focus’ shareholders approved, the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”). Options and restricted stock under the 2004 Plan may be granted to employees, directors or consultants of the Company. The exercise price per share of options granted under the 2004 Plan is equal to the market value of the common stock of the Company on the date of grant. The 2004 Plan requires that options granted will expire ten years from the date of grant. Each option or restricted stock granted under the 2004 Plan first becomes exercisable upon time periods set by the Compensation Committee of the Focus Board of Directors. Options and restricted stock issued from the 2004 Plan generally vest over a period of three to five years. As of December 31, 2005, options under the 2004 Plan to purchase 1,789,486 shares of Focus’ common stock were outstanding with an exercise price between $0.73 and $1.14 per share.

 

A summary of activity related to Focus’ stock incentive plans follows:

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

Shares

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Shares

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

Shares

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options outstanding at beginning of year

 

7,440,719

 

$

1.11

 

5,188,150

 

$

1.07

 

6,431,199

 

$

1.00

 

Options granted

 

819,753

 

$

0.91

 

3,026,432

 

$

1.20

 

989,558

 

$

1.42

 

Options exercised

 

(268,859

)

$

0.56

 

(149,806

)

$

0.83

 

(2,110,332

)

$

1.01

 

Options canceled

 

(737,826

)

$

1.24

 

(624,057

)

$

1.28

 

(122,275

)

$

1.26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options outstanding at end of year

 

7,253,787

 

$

1.10

 

7,440,719

 

$

1.11

 

5,188,150

 

$

1.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options exercisable at end of year

 

5,147,912

 

$

1.09

 

4,037,522

 

$

1.03

 

3,574,603

 

$

0.97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year

 

$

0.54

 

 

 

$

0.73

 

 

 

 

$

1.24

 

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2005, options and restricted stock available for grant under all plans totaled 1,494,506.

 

Information pertaining to options outstanding at December 31, 2005 is as follows:

 

 

 

Options Outstanding

 

Options Exercisable

 

Range of Exercise Prices

 

Outstanding

 

Weighted
Average
Remaining Life
(Yrs)

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

 

Exercisable

 

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.43-$0.87

 

1,867,259

 

3.01

 

$

0.68

 

1,464,246

 

$

0.65

 

$0.88-$1.06

 

1,800,192

 

8.21

 

$

1.01

 

750,755

 

$

0.99

 

$1.07-$1.38

 

2,589,383

 

3.95

 

$

1.22

 

2,152,598

 

$

1.20

 

$1.43-$10.21

 

996,953

 

5.61

 

$

1.72

 

780,313

 

$

1.74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2005

 

7,253,787

 

5.00

 

$

1.10

 

5,147,912

 

$

1.09

 

 

11.                             Net Loss Per Share

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share:

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerator - basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(15,368

)

$

(10,985

)

$

(1,698

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator - basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

62,054

 

50,823

 

39,121

 

Weighted average common shares subject to repurchase

 

(390

)

(745

)

 

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares

 

61,664

 

50,078

 

39,121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share

 

$

(0.25

)

$

(0.22

)

$

(0.04

)

 

The following table summarizes common stock equivalents that are not included in the denominator or used in the diluted net loss per share calculation because to do so would be antidilutive for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conversion of preferred stock

 

3,161,000

 

3,161,000

 

1,904,000

 

Conversion of notes payable to stockholder

 

 

 

2,201,139

 

Options to purchase common stock

 

7,253,787

 

7,440,719

 

5,188,150

 

Warrants to purchase common stock

 

6,063,865

 

3,276,768

 

429,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total common stock equivalents

 

16,478,652

 

13,878,487

 

9,722,789

 

 

12.                               Income Taxes

 

Focus’ tax benefit of $23,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005, is comprised of a $47,000 tax benefit generated by its foreign subsidiary, COMO, offset by a $24,000 tax provision related to minimum tax payments due within the United States and foreign locations. The $47,000 tax benefit generated by COMO results primarily from the tax benefit associated with 2005 operating losses and the reduction of a deferred tax liability associated with the amortization of intangible assets. Focus’ tax benefit of $282,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004, is comprised of a $298,000 tax benefit generated by COMO, offset by a $16,000 tax provision related to minimum tax payments due within the United States and foreign locations. The $298,000 tax benefit generated by COMO results primarily from the tax benefit associated with 2004 operating losses and the reduction of a deferred tax liability associated with the amortization of intangible assets.

 

The differences between the provision (benefit) for income taxes from the provision (benefit) computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate are as follows:

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit computed at statutory rate (34%)

 

$

(5,233

)

$

(3,831

)

$

(577

)

State income tax, net of federal tax

 

(1,061

)

1,120

 

(241

)

Increase in valuation allowance on deferred tax assets

 

6,686

 

2,677

 

1,128

 

Current year research credits

 

(386

)

(262

)

(140

)

Research credit true-up and acquired net operating loss true-up

 

(8

)

(71

)

(177

)

Write-off of in-process research and development

 

 

102

 

 

Other

 

(21

)

(17

)

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(23

)

$

(282

)

$

2

 

 

The net deferred tax asset (liability) consists of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

35,222

 

$

28,489

 

$

26,339

 

Valuation allowance on net deferred tax asset

 

(35,222

)

(28,536

)

(26,339

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

 

$

 

$

(47

)

$

 

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The tax effects of each type of income and expense item that give rise to deferred taxes are as follows:

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net operating loss carryforward

 

$

29,350

 

$

24,315

 

$

23,537

 

Income tax credit carryforward

 

1,976

 

1,317

 

734

 

Tax basis in excess of book basis of fixed assets

 

15

 

152

 

205

 

Book inventory cost less than tax basis

 

598

 

484

 

249

 

Reserve for bad debts

 

50

 

58

 

75

 

Tax basis in subsidiaries in excess of book value

 

915

 

915

 

915

 

Deferred research and development cost

 

1,416

 

864

 

501

 

Other accruals

 

506

 

495

 

350

 

Capitalized software development costs

 

 

 

(16

)

Intangible assets

 

120

 

(159

)

(211

)

Deferred revenue

 

74

 

 

 

Equity compensation

 

147

 

 

 

Other

 

55

 

48

 

 

 

 

35,222

 

28,489

 

26,339

 

Valuation allowance on deferred tax asset

 

(35,222

)

(28,536

)

(26,339

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liability

 

$

 

$

(47

)

$

 

 

A summary of the change in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets is as follows:

 

 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$

28,536

 

$

26,339

 

$

23,939

 

Addition to the allowance for deferred tax assets

 

6,686

 

2,197

 

2,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net deferred tax asset

 

$

35,222

 

$

28,536

 

$

26,339

 

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

At December 31, 2005, Focus had the following carryforwards available for income tax purposes:

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal net operating loss carryforwards expiring in various amounts through 2025

 

$

82,655

 

 

 

 

 

State net operating loss carryforwards expiring in various amounts through 2015

 

$

13,725

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign net operating loss carryforwards

 

$

1,426

 

 

 

 

 

Credit for research activities

 

$

833

 

 

Due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of these favorable tax attributes, Focus has placed a valuation allowance against its otherwise recognizable net deferred tax assets. Current federal and state tax laws include substantial restrictions on the utilization of tax credits in the event of an “ownership change” of a corporation, as provided in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, Focus’ utilization of its net operating losses and tax credits will be limited.

 

13.                               Business Segment and Geographic Information

 

Focus’ reportable segments are Systems and Semiconductor. These reportable segments have distinct products – Systems consists of products designed to provide solutions in PC-to-TV scan conversion, video presentation, digital-video conversion, video production and digital asset management markets and Semiconductor consists of ASICs. Focus’ chief operating decision maker is the CEO.

 

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Focus evaluates segment performance based on operating income (loss) and does not allocate net interest, other income or taxes to operating segments. Additionally, Focus does not allocate assets by operating segment. Segment results reported below for the year ended December 31, 2003 were not available in that year and were constructed for comparative purposes.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2005

 

 

 

Systems

 

Semiconductor

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

$

21,148

 

$

3,403

 

$

24,551

 

Cost of revenue

 

13,403

 

2,117

 

15,520

 

Gross margin

 

7,745

 

1,286

 

9,031

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales, marketing and support

 

5,115

 

1,553

 

6,668

 

General and administrative

 

2,530

 

1,529

 

4,059

 

Research and development

 

3,596

 

9,195

 

12,791

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

335

 

195

 

530

 

 

 

11,576

 

12,472

 

24,048

 

Loss from operations

 

$

(3,831

)

$

(11,186

)

$

(15,017

)

 

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2004

 

 

 

Systems

 

Semiconductor

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

$

16,553

 

$

3,462

 

$

20,015

 

Cost of revenue

 

11,281

 

2,233

 

13,514

 

Gross margin

 

5,272

 

1,229

 

6,501

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales, marketing and support

 

3,937

 

916

 

4,853

 

General and administrative

 

2,291

 

819

 

3,110

 

Research and development

 

3,895

 

4,663

 

8,558

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

585

 

275

 

860

 

In-process research and development

 

300

 

 

300

 

 

 

11,008

 

6,673

 

17,681

 

Loss from operations

 

$

(5,736

)

$

(5,444

)

$

(11,180

)

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2003

 

 

 

Systems

 

Semiconductor

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

$

13,986

 

$

12,589

 

$

26,575

 

Cost of revenue

 

8,794

 

8,683

 

17,477

 

Gross margin

 

5,192

 

3,906

 

9,098

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales, marketing and support

 

3,474

 

839

 

4,313

 

General and administrative

 

1,321

 

430

 

1,751

 

Research and development

 

1,928

 

2,349

 

4,277

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

507

 

21

 

528

 

Restructuring recovery

 

(29

)

 

(29

)

 

 

7,201

 

3,639

 

10,840

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

$

(2,009

)

$

267

 

$

(1,742

)

 

Geographic and Customer Information

 

During 2003, Focus established a semiconductor sales and application support office in Taiwan. All orders taken by the Taiwan sales office are approved by Focus’ United States headquarters and shipped from the United States. In February 2004, Focus completed the acquisition of COMO, located in Kiel, Germany, pursuant to which COMO became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Focus — see note 3, “Business Combinations”. COMO is included within the Systems reporting segment. The net book value of long-lived assets located outside the United States totaled $1.5 million and $1.8 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2004 one distributor from Focus’ Systems business represented 11% of Focus’ total net revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2003 one customer from Focus’ Systems business represented 37% of Focus’ total net revenue. No customers represented more than 10% of Focus’ net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2005.

 

The following table summarizes revenue by geographic area, based on customer billing address:

 

 

 

Years ended December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2005

 

2004

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

16,731

 

$

14,429

 

$

21,066

 

Americas (excluding the United States)

 

896

 

490

 

208

 

Europe

 

3,873

 

2,440

 

1,745

 

Asia

 

2,739

 

2,656

 

3,556

 

Middle East and Africa

 

312

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

24,551

 

$

20,015

 

$

26,575

 

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

14.                               Employee Benefit Plan

 

Effective July 1, 1998, Focus implemented a Section 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the “401(k) Plan”) for all eligible employees. Focus may make discretionary contributions to the 401(k) Plan. Employees are permitted to make elective deferrals of up to 15% of employee compensation and employee contributions to the 401(k) Plan are fully vested at all times. Depending on the Plan, Focus’ contributions either become vested over a period of five years or are vested immediately. For the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, Focus made contributions of approximately $162,000, $59,000 and $23,000, respectively.

 

15.                               Related Party Transactions

 

Carl Berg

 

In December 2002, Mr. Berg provided Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Focus’ contracted ASIC manufacturer, with a personal guarantee to secure Focus’ working capital requirements for ASIC purchase order fulfillment. Mr. Berg agreed to provide the personal guarantee on Focus’ behalf without additional cost or collateral, as Mr. Berg maintains a secured priority interest in substantially all of Focus’ assets. At December 31, 2005, Focus owed Samsung $342,000, under net 30 terms.

 

As discussed in note 10, “Stockholders’ Equity” at December 31, 2003, Focus owed Mr. Berg approximately $4.4 million in principal and accrued interest on various note payable agreements. On March 19, 2004, Mr. Berg converted his approximately $3.9 million of debt and $587,000 of accrued interest into common and preferred stock. This conversion resulted in the issuance of 2,173,193 shares of Focus’ common stock and 840 shares of Series B preferred stock and 417 shares of Series C preferred stock, which are convertible into an additional 840,000 and 417,000 shares of Focus’ common stock, respectively.

 

In November 2004, Focus secured a line of credit of up to $4.0 million under which Focus can borrow up to 90% of its eligible outstanding accounts receivable. This line of credit is secured by a personal guarantee from Mr. Berg. In connection with this line of credit, the bank will obtain a priority security interest in Focus’ accounts receivable. Mr. Berg will maintain his security interest in all Focus’ assets, subject to the bank’s lien on accounts receivable.

 

On June 28, 2005, Focus signed a term loan agreement with Greater Bay Bank under which Focus can borrow up to $2.5 million - see note 8, “Borrowings”. Mr. Berg has personally guaranteed the term loan. In connection with Mr. Berg’s extension of his personal guarantee, Focus agreed to continue Mr. Berg’s priority interest in the Company’s assets, except for Focus’ accounts receivable, which Mr. Berg has subordinated to the bank, and to issue to Mr. Berg a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.81 per share and which expires on June 28, 2009. The warrant was valued at $42,000 using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and was charged to general and administrative expense at the time of issuance.

 

Dolby Laboratories Inc.

 

N. William Jasper Jr., who is the Chairman of Focus’ Board of Directors, is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (“Dolby”), a signal processing technology company located in San Francisco, California. Focus is required to submit quarterly royalty payments to Dolby based on Dolby technology incorporated into certain products assumed in the acquisition of Visual Circuits. For the year ended December 31, 2005 and from the date of acquisition of Visual Circuits in May 2004 through December 31, 2004, Focus paid Dolby $21,000 and $33,000 in royalties, which were recorded in cost of revenue.

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Norman Schlomka

 

Norman Schlomka, General Manager of COMO and an executive officer of Focus since February 2006, owns one third of the building that COMO partially occupies. In the year ended December 31, 2005, Focus paid rents of approximately $60,000 related to this building.

 

vFinance, Inc.

 

Timothy Mahoney is the Chairman and C.O.O. of vFinance, Inc., the parent company to vFinance Investments and vFinance Consulting, and owns approximately 20% of the shares of vFinance Inc. Mr. Mahoney was a member of the Focus Board of Directors from March 1997 until August 2004.

 

In February 2003, Focus engaged vFinance Investments to assist it with the preparation of a strategic business plan. In connection with the preparation of the business plan, Focus incurred consulting expenses of $50,000 during 2003, which were included in general and administrative expenses. Focus also engaged vFinance Investments from July 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003, to act as its exclusive financial advisor for the purpose of merger and acquisition services. In connection with such financial advisory services, Focus incurred consulting expenses of $45,000 for the year ended December 31, 2003, which were included in general and administrative expenses. In connection with its efforts to find investors for Focus in a private placement completed on July 2, 2003, vFinance Investments received $137,500 and out-of-pocket expenses, including legal fees, of $27,500. All such cash payments to vFinance Investments were recorded as reductions of the proceeds received from the private placements.

 

Focus paid vFinance Investments $268,000 in fees and 110,000 shares of common stock during 2004 in connection with the acquisitions of COMO and Visual Circuits.

 

16.          Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2005

 

Year ended December 31, 2004

 

(In thousands, except per-share data)

 

1st
Quarter

 

2nd
Quarter

 

3rd
Quarter

 

4th
Quarter

 

1st
Quarter

 

2nd
Quarter

 

3rd
Quarter

 

4th
Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net revenue

 

$

5,455

 

$

6,133

 

$

6,880

 

$

6,083

 

$

4,094

 

$

5,024

 

$

5,774

 

$

5,123

 

Gross margin

 

1,755

 

2,389

 

2,520

 

2,367

 

1,314

 

1,761

 

2,221

 

1,205

 

Loss from operations

 

(4,761

)

(3,824

)

(3,292

)

(3,140

)

(1,549

)

(2,589

)

(2,508

)

(4,534

)

Net loss

 

(4,778

)

(3,939

)

(3,394

)

(3,257

)

(1,589

)

(2,590

)

(2,526

)

(4,280

)

Net loss per share - basic and diluted

 

$

(0.08

)

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.04

)

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.05

)

$

(0.08

)

 

Included in the net losses in the first, second, third and fourth quarters of 2005 and the third and fourth quarters of 2004 were charges for inventory obsolescence of $148,000, $91,000, $39,000, $197,000, $215,000 and $381,000, respectively. Included in the net loss in the second quarter of 2004 is a charge of $300,000 for in-process research and development expense that was incurred in relation to the acquisition of Visual Circuits.

 

In the first, second and third quarters of 2004, after filing its Form 10-Q for each of these quarters, Focus reclassified amortization of $18,000, $40,000, and $45,000, respectively, with respect to developed technology costs associated with software products, from the amortization line item within operating expenses to cost of product revenue within gross margin. Management determined that such reclassifications were not material to any of the quarters.

 

A data processing error understated cost of revenue and net loss by $49,000 in the third quarter of 2004 and was corrected by increasing cost of revenues and net loss in the fourth quarter of 2004 by an equal amount. Focus

 

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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements

 

determined that such adjustment was not material to results of either quarter.

 

17.                               Subsequent Event

 

Issuance of Senior Secured Convertible Notes

 

On January 27, 2006, Focus received proceeds of $10,000,000 for the issuance of senior secured convertible notes (the “Notes”) to a group of private investors. The Notes mature on January 1, 2011 and bear interest at a 10% annual rate with payment dates on June 30 and December 30 of each year. The Notes are secured by all of the assets of Focus. There were no placement agent fees or commissions payable with respect to the purchase or issuance of the Notes.

 

The Purchase Agreement provides that Focus may, at its discretion, elect to pay the interest due on June 30, 2006, December 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007 in cash or by issuing additional Notes for the full amount of such interest payment. The Notes are convertible at the option of the holder at any time at the initial conversion rate of one share of Focus common stock per $1.00 principal amount of Note and are redeemable, in whole or in part, at any time at Focus’ option upon 30 days’ prior written notice to the Note holders at a redemption price equal to 102% of the principal amount of the Notes then outstanding plus accrued and unpaid interest.

 

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Signatures

 

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Brett Moyer

 

 

 

Brett Moyer, President & CEO

 

In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ N. William Jasper, Jr.

 

Chairman of the Board

 

March 31, 2006

 

N. William Jasper, Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Brett A. Moyer

 

President, Chief Executive

 

March 31, 2006

 

Brett A. Moyer

 

Officer and Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Gary L. Williams

 

Principal Accounting Officer

 

March 31, 2006

 

Gary L. Williams

 

Vice President of Finance
and CFO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Carl E. Berg

 

Director

 

March 31, 2006

 

Carl E. Berg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ William B. Coldrick

 

Director

 

March 31, 2006

 

William B. Coldrick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Director

 

 

 

Michael D’Addio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Tommy Eng

 

Director

 

March 31, 2006

 

Tommy Eng

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Director

 

 

 

Sam Runco

 

 

 

 

 


EX-4.14 2 a06-2037_1ex4d14.htm INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES

Exhibit 4.14

 

THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE AND MAY NOT BE SOLD OR OFFERED FOR SALE IN THE ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT FOR THE SECURITIES OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL OR OTHER EVIDENCE ACCEPTABLE TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.

 

COMMON STOCK PURCHASE WARRANT

 

1.     Issuance; Certain Definitions. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Crestline Consultancy Ltd, or registered assigns (the “Holder”) is hereby granted the right to purchase at any time until 5:00 P.M., New York City time, on December 6, 2009 (the “Expiration Date”), 60,000 (sixty thousand) fully paid and non-assessable shares of the Company’s Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), at an initial exercise price (the “Exercise Price”) of $1.00 (one dollar) per share, subject to further adjustment as set forth herein.  These shares are exercisable immediately

 

2.     Exercise of Warrants.

 

(a)                                  This Warrant is exercisable in whole or in part at any time and from time to time.  Such exercise shall be effectuated by submitting to the Company (either by delivery to the Company or by facsimile transmission as provided in Section 8 hereof) a completed and duly executed Notice of Exercise (substantially in the form attached to this Warrant) as provided in this paragraph.  The date such Notice of Exercise is faxed to the Company shall be the “Exercise Date,” provided that the Holder of this Warrant tenders this Warrant Certificate to the Company within five (5) business days thereafter and at the time of such Notice of Exercise the Company has received payment for the shares being purchased.  The Notice of Exercise shall be executed by the Holder of this Warrant and shall indicate the number of shares then being purchased pursuant to such exercise.  Upon surrender of this Warrant Certificate, together with appropriate payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Common Stock purchased, the Holder shall be entitled to receive a certificate or certificates for the shares of Common Stock so purchased.

 

(b)                                 The Exercise Price per share of Common Stock for the shares then being exercised shall be payable in cash by wire, certified or official bank check.

 

(c)                                  In no event shall Holder exercise this Warrant for less than ten thousand (10,000) Warrant Shares unless the Holder has a Warrant for less than ten thousand (10,000) Warrant Shares, in which case Holder shall be required to exercise the Warrant for all remaining Warrant Shares on the Exercise Date.

 



 

(d)                                 The Holder shall be deemed to be the holder of the shares issuable to it in accordance with the provisions of this Section 2 only on and after the Exercise Date.

 

3.     Reservation of Shares. At all times during the term of this Warrant the Company shall reserve for issuance upon exercise of this Warrant such number of shares of its Common Stock as shall be required for issuance upon exercise of this Warrant (the “Warrant Shares”).

 

4.     Mutilation or Loss of Warrant.  Upon receipt by the Company of evidence satisfactory to it of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant, and (in the case of loss, theft or destruction) receipt of reasonably satisfactory indemnification, and (in the case of mutilation) upon surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, the Company will execute and deliver a new Warrant of like tenor and date and any such lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated Warrant shall thereupon become void.

 

5.     Rights of the Holder.  Until the Warrant is exercised in whole or in part, the Holder shall not, by virtue hereof, be entitled to any rights of a stockholder in the Company, either at law or equity, and the rights of the Holder shall be limited to those expressed in this Warrant and are not enforceable against the Company except to the extent set forth herein.

 

6.     Adjustments.

 

6.1                                 Adjustment Mechanism.  If an adjustment of the Exercise Price is required pursuant to this Section 6, the Holder shall be entitled to purchase such number of shares of Common Stock as will cause (i) the total number of shares of Common Stock Holder is entitled to purchase pursuant to this Warrant, multiplied by (ii) the adjusted Exercise Price per share, to equal (iii) the dollar amount of the total number of shares of Common Stock Holder is entitled to purchase before adjustment multiplied by the total Exercise Price immediately before adjustment.

 

6.2                                 Capital Adjustments.  In case of any stock split or reverse stock split, stock dividend, reclassification of the Common Stock, recapitalization, merger or consolidation, or like capital adjustment affecting the Common Stock of the Company prior to the exercise of this Warrant or its applicable portion, the provisions of this Section 6 shall be applied as if such capital adjustment event had occurred immediately prior to the exercise date of this Warrant and the original Exercise Price had been fairly allocated to the stock resulting from such capital adjustment; and in other respects the provisions of this Section shall be applied in a fair, equitable and reasonable manner, as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors in its absolute discretion,  so as to give effect, as nearly as may be practicable, to the purposes hereof.

 

6.3                                 Spin Off.  If, for any reason, prior to the exercise of this Warrant in full, the Company spins off or otherwise divests itself of a part of its business or operations or disposes all or of a part of its assets in a transaction (the “Spin Off”) in which the Company does not receive compensation for such business, operations or assets, but causes securities of another entity to be issued to Common Stock security holders of the Company, then the Company shall notify

 

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the Holder at least twenty (20) days prior to the record date with respect to such Spin-Off.

 

7.     Transfer to Comply with the Securities Act; Restriction on Sales; Registration Rights.

 

7.1                                 Transfer.  This Warrant has not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Act”) and has been issued to the Holder for investment and not with a view to the distribution of either the Warrant or the Warrant Shares.  Neither this Warrant nor any of the Warrant Shares or any other security issued or issuable upon exercise of this Warrant may be sold, transferred, pledged or hypothecated in the absence of an effective registration statement under the Act relating to such security or an opinion of counsel satisfactory to the Company that registration is not required under the Act.  Each certificate for the Warrant, the Warrant Shares and any other security issued or issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall contain a legend on the face thereof, in form and substance satisfactory to counsel for the Company, setting forth the restrictions on transfer contained in this Section.  Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, of Exhibit 1, or of applicable securities laws, including, without limitation, Rule 144,  Holder agrees that under no circumstances shall Holder sell, alienate or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the Warrant or Warrant Shares before March 22, 2006.

 

7.2                                 Registration Rights. As set forth in Exhibit 1, Holder shall have piggy-back registration rights with respect to the Warrant Shares then held by the Holder or then subject to issuance upon exercise of this Warrant (collectively, the “Remaining Warrant Shares”).

 

8.  Notices.  Any notice or other communication required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered personally (including by recognized courier), sent by facsimile transmission, or sent by certified, registered or express mail, postage pre-paid.  Any such notice shall be deemed given when so delivered personally, or sent by facsimile transmission, or, if mailed, four days after the date of prepaid deposit in the United States mail, certified, registered or overnight delivery as follows:

 

if to the Company, to:

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.

1370 Dell Avenue

Campbell, California 95008

ATTN: Gary Williams, Chief Financial Officer

Telephone No.: (408) 866-8300

Facsimile No.:  (408) 866-4795

 

with a copy to:

 

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

1001 Page Mill Road, Bldg. 2

Palo Alto, California 94304

 

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Attn: Jerrold F. Petruzzelli, Esq.

Telephone No.: (650) 812-1335

Telecopier No.: (650) 213-0260

 

(ii) if to the Holder, to:

 

 

 

 

Telecopier No.:

 

 

Any party may give notice to the other parties designated in accordance with this Section to change its respective address or addressee for notices.

 

9.   Supplements and Amendments; Whole Agreement.  This Warrant may be amended or supplemented only by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.  This Warrant contains the full understanding of the parties with respect to its subject matter,  and there are no representations, warranties, agreements or understandings other than expressly contained herein and therein.

 

10.           Governing Law.  This Warrant shall be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of the State of Delaware for contracts to be wholly performed in such state and without giving effect to the principles thereof regarding the conflict of laws.  Each of the parties consents to the jurisdiction of the federal courts whose districts encompass any part of the State of California, Santa Clara County in connection with any dispute arising under this Warrant and hereby waives, to the maximum extent permitted by law, any objection, including any objection based on forum non conveniens, to the bringing of any such proceeding in such jurisdictions.

 

11.  Jury Trial Waiver.  The Company and the Holder hereby waive a trial by jury in any action, proceeding or counterclaim brought by either of the parties hereto against the other in respect of any matter arising out or in connection with this Warrant.

 

12.  Counterparts.  This Warrant may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same instrument.

 

13.  Descriptive Headings.  Descriptive headings of the several Sections of this Warrant are inserted for convenience only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions hereof.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Warrant as of the 6th day of December, 2005.

 

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Gary Williams

 

 

 

 

Name: Gary Williams

 

Title: EVP of Finance & CFO

 

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NOTICE OF EXERCISE OF WARRANT

 

The undersigned hereby irrevocably elects to exercise the right, represented by the Warrant Certificate dated as of                                                   ,        , to purchase                           shares of the Common Stock, $0.01 par value, of FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.,  and tenders herewith payment in accordance with Section 1 of said Common Stock Purchase Warrant.

 

 

CASH:$                                              =   (Exercise Price x Exercise Shares)

 

Payment is being made by:

 

                                enclosed check

 

                                wire transfer

 

                                other

 

Please deliver the stock certificate to:

 

 

Dated:

 

 

[Name of Holder]

 

By:

 


EX-4.15 3 a06-2037_1ex4d15.htm INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES

Exhibit 4.15

 

THIS WARRANT AND THE SHARES ISSUABLE HEREUNDER HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER SUCH ACT OR PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE CORPORATION AND ITS COUNSEL, THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

 

WARRANT TO PURCHASE STOCK

 

Corporation:

FOCUS Enhancements, Inc., a Delaware corporation

Number of Shares:

40,000

Class of Stock:

Common

Initial Exercise Price:

$1.00 per share

Issue Date:

December 6, 2005

Expiration Date:

December 6, 2010

 

THIS WARRANT CERTIFIES THAT, for the agreed upon value of $1.00 and for other good and valuable consideration, GREATER BAY BANCORP (“Holder”) is entitled to purchase the number of fully paid and nonassessable shares of Common Stock (the “Shares”) of the corporation (the “Company”) at the price per Share (the “Warrant Price”) all as set forth herein and as adjusted pursuant to Article 2 of this Warrant, subject to the provisions and upon the terms and conditions set forth of this Warrant.

 

ARTICLE 1.           EXERCISE.

 

1.1           Method of Exercise.  Holder may exercise this Warrant by delivering a duly executed Notice of Exercise in substantially the form attached as Appendix 1 to the principal office of the Company.  Unless Holder is exercising the conversion right set forth in Section 1.2, Holder shall also deliver to the Company a check for the aggregate Warrant Price for the Shares being purchased.

 

1.2           Conversion Right.  In lieu of exercising this Warrant as specified in Section 1.1, Holder may from time to time convert this Warrant, in whole or in part, into a number of Shares determined by dividing (a) the aggregate fair market value of the Shares or other securities otherwise issuable upon exercise of this Warrant minus the aggregate Warrant Price of such Shares by (b) the fair market value of one Share.  The fair market value of the Shares shall be determined pursuant Section 1.4.

 

1.3           No Rights of Shareholder.  This Warrant does not entitle Holder to any voting rights as a shareholder of the Company prior to the exercise hereof.

 

1.4           Fair Market Value.  If the Shares are traded in a public market, the fair market value of the Shares shall be the closing price of the Shares (or the closing price of the Company’s stock into which the Shares are convertible) reported for the business day immediately before Holder delivers its Notice of Exercise to the Company.  If the Shares are not traded in a public market, the Board of Directors of the Company shall determine fair market value in its reasonable good faith judgment.  The foregoing notwithstanding, if Holder advises the Board of Directors in writing that Holder disagrees with such determination, then the Company and Holder shall promptly agree upon a reputable investment banking or public accounting firm to undertake such valuation.  If the valuation of such investment banking firm is greater than that determined by the Board of Directors, then all fees and expenses of such investment banking firm shall be paid by the Company.  In all other circumstances, such fees and expenses shall be paid by Holder.

 

1.5           Delivery of Certificate and New Warrant.  Promptly after Holder exercises or converts this Warrant, the Company shall deliver to Holder certificates for the Shares acquired and, if this Warrant has not been fully exercised or converted and has not expired, a new Warrant representing the Shares not so acquired.

 

1.6           Replacement of Warrants.  On receipt of evidence reasonably satisfactory to the Company of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this Warrant and, in the case of loss, theft or destruction, on delivery of an

 

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indemnity agreement reasonably satisfactory in form and amount to the Company or, in the case of mutilation, or surrender and cancellation of this Warrant, the Company at its expense shall execute and deliver, in lieu of this Warrant, a new warrant of like tenor.

 

1.7           Repurchase on Sale, Merger, or Consolidation of the Company.

 

1.7.1        “Acquisition”.  For the purpose of this Warrant, “Acquisition” means any sale, license, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, or any reorganization, consolidation, or merger of the Company where the holders of the Company’s securities before the transaction beneficially own less than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving entity after the transaction.

 

1.7.2        Assumption of Warrant.  Upon the closing of any Acquisition the successor entity shall assume the obligations of this Warrant, and this Warrant shall be exercisable for the same securities, cash, and property as would be payable for the Shares issuable upon exercise of the unexercised portion of this Warrant as if such Shares were outstanding on the record date for the Acquisition and subsequent closing.  The Warrant Price shall be adjusted accordingly.

 

1.7.3        Purchase Right.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, at the election of Holder, the Company shall purchase the unexercised portion of this Warrant for cash upon the closing of any Acquisition for an amount equal to (a) the fair market value of any consideration that would have been received by Holder in consideration of the Shares had Holder exercised the unexercised portion of this Warrant immediately before the record date for determining the shareholders entitled to participate in the proceeds of the Acquisition, less (b) the aggregate Warrant Price of the Shares, but in no event less than zero.

 

ARTICLE 2.           ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SHARES.

 

2.1           Stock Dividends, Splits, Etc.   If the Company declares or pays a dividend on its common stock payable in common stock, or other securities, subdivides the outstanding common stock into a greater amount of common stock,  then upon exercise of this Warrant, for each Share acquired, Holder shall receive, without cost to Holder, the total number and kind of securities to which Holder would have been entitled had Holder owned the Shares of record as of the date the dividend or subdivision occurred.

 

2.2           Reclassification, Exchange or Substitution.  Upon any reclassification, exchange, substitution, or other event that results in a change of the number and/or class of the securities issuable upon exercise or conversion of this Warrant, Holder shall be entitled to receive, upon exercise or conversion of this Warrant, the number and kind of securities and property that Holder would have received for the Shares if this Warrant had been exercised immediately before such reclassification, exchange, substitution, or other event.  The Company or its successor shall promptly issue to Holder a new Warrant for such new securities or other property.  The new Warrant shall provide for adjustments which shall be as nearly equivalent as may be practicable to the adjustments provided for in this Article 2 including, without limitation, adjustments to the Warrant Price and to the number of securities or property issuable upon exercise of the new Warrant.  The provisions of this Section 2.2 shall similarly apply to successive reclassifications, exchanges, substitutions, or other events.

 

2.3           Adjustments for Combinations, Etc.  If the outstanding Shares are combined or consolidated, by reclassification or otherwise, into a lesser number of shares, the Warrant Price shall be proportionately increased.

 

2.4           No Impairment.  The Company shall not, by amendment of its Certificate of Incorporation or through a reorganization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue, or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms to be observed or performed under this Warrant by the Company, but shall at all times in good faith assist in carrying out of all the provisions of this Article 2 and in taking all such action as may be necessary or appropriate to protect Holder’s rights under this Article against impairment.  If the Company takes any action affecting the Shares or its common stock other than as described above that adversely affects Holder’s rights under this Warrant, the Warrant Price shall be adjusted downward and the number of Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant shall be adjusted upward in such a manner that the aggregate Warrant Price of this Warrant is unchanged.

 

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2.5           Fractional Shares.  No fractional Shares shall be issuable upon exercise or conversion of the Warrant and the number of Shares to be issued shall be rounded down to the nearest whole Share.  If a fractional share interest arises upon any exercise or conversion of the Warrant, the Company shall eliminate such fractional share interest by paying Holder amount computed by multiplying the fractional interest by the fair market value of a full Share.

 

2.6           Certificate as to Adjustments.  Upon each adjustment of the Warrant Price, the Company at its expense shall promptly compute such adjustment, and furnish Holder with a certificate of its Chief Financial Officer setting forth such adjustment and the facts upon which such adjustment is based.  The Company shall, upon written request, furnish Holder a certificate setting forth the Warrant Price in effect upon the date thereof and the series of adjustments leading to such Warrant Price.

 

ARTICLE 3.           REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS OF THE COMPANY.

 

3.1           Representations and Warranties.  The Company hereby represents and warrants to the Holder that all Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of the purchase right represented by this Warrant, and all securities, if any, issuable upon conversion of the Shares, shall, upon issuance, be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable, and free of any liens and encumbrances except for restrictions on transfer provided for herein or under applicable federal and state securities laws.  The Company shall at all times reserve a sufficient number of shares of common stock for issuance upon Holder’s exercise of its rights hereunder.

 

3.2           Notice of Certain Events.  If the Company proposes at any time (a) to declare any dividend or distribution upon its common stock, whether in cash, property, stock, or other securities and whether or not a regular cash dividend; (b) to offer for subscription pro rata to the holders of any class or series of its stock any additional shares of stock of any class or series or other rights; (c) to effect any reclassification or recapitalization of common stock; (d) to merge or consolidate with or into any other corporation, or sell, lease, license, or convey all or substantially all of its assets, or to liquidate, dissolve or wind up; or (e) offer holders of registration rights the opportunity to participate in an underwritten public offering of the company’s securities for cash, then, in connection with each such event, the Company shall give Holder (1) at least 20 days prior written notice of the date on which a record will be taken for such dividend, distribution, or subscription rights (and specifying the date on which the holders of common stock will be entitled thereto) or for determining rights to vote, if any, in respect of the matters referred to in (c) and (d) above; (2) in the case of the matters referred to in (c) and (d) above at least 20 days prior written notice of the date when the same will take place (and specifying the date on which the holders of common stock will be entitled to exchange their common stock for securities or other property deliverable upon the occurrence of such event); and (3) in the case of the matter referred to in (e) above, the same notice as is given to the holders of such registration rights.

 

3.3           Information Rights.  So long as the Holder holds this Warrant and/or any of the Shares, the Company shall deliver to the Holder (a) promptly after mailing, copies of all notices or other written communications to the shareholders of the Company, (b) within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year of the Company, the annual financial statements of the Company.

 

3.4           Registration Under Securities Act of 1933, as amended.  The Company hereby grants to Holder the registration rights described in the Registration Rights Agreement by and between the Company and the Holder dated as of November 15, 2004.

 

ARTICLE 4.           MISCELLANEOUS.

 

4.1           Term.  This Warrant is exercisable, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on or before the Expiration Date set forth above.

 

4.2           Legends.  This Warrant and the Shares (and the securities issuable, directly or indirectly, upon conversion of the Shares, if any) shall be imprinted with a legend in substantially the following form:

 

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THIS SECURITY HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION THEREOF UNDER SUCH ACT OR PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE CORPORATION AND ITS COUNSEL THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

 

4.3           Compliance with Securities Laws on Transfer.  This Warrant and the Shares issuable upon exercise this Warrant (and the securities issuable, directly or indirectly, upon conversion of the Shares, if any) may not be transferred or assigned in whole or in part without compliance with applicable federal and state securities laws by the transferor and the transferee (including, without limitation, the delivery of investment representation letters and legal opinions reasonably satisfactory to the Company, as reasonably requested by the Company).  The Company shall not require Holder to provide an opinion of counsel if the transfer is to an affiliate of Holder or if there is no material question as to the availability of current information as referenced in Rule 144(c), Holder represents that it has complied with Rule 144(d) and (e) in reasonable detail, the selling broker represents that it has complied with Rule 144(f), and the Company is provided with a copy of Holder’s notice of proposed sale.

 

4.4           Transfer Procedure.  Subject to the provisions of Section 4.3, Holder may transfer all or part of this Warrant or the Shares issuable upon exercise of this Warrant (or the securities issuable, directly or indirectly, upon conversion of the Shares, if any) by giving the Company notice of the portion of the Warrant being transferred setting forth the name, address and taxpayer identification number of the transferee and surrendering this Warrant to the Company for reissuance to the transferee(s) (and Holder if applicable).  Unless the Company is filing financial information with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company shall have the right to refuse to transfer any portion of this Warrant to any person who directly competes with the Company.

 

4.5           Notices.  All notices and other communications from the Company to the Holder, or vice versa, shall be deemed delivered and effective when given personally or mailed by first-class registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, at such address as may have been furnished to the Company or the Holder, as the case may be, in writing by the Company or such holder from time to time.

 

4.6           Waiver.  This Warrant and any term hereof may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of such change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought.

 

4.7           Attorneys Fees.  In the event of any dispute between the parties concerning the terms and provisions of this Warrant, the party prevailing in such dispute shall be entitled to collect from the other party all costs incurred in such dispute, including reasonable attorneys’ fees.

 

4.8           Governing Law.  This Warrant shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to its principles regarding conflicts of law.

 

 

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Gary Williams

 

 

 

 

Title:

EVP of Finance & CFO

 

 

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APPENDIX 1

 

NOTICE OF EXERCISE

 

1.             The undersigned hereby elects to purchase                   shares of the Common Stock of                                          pursuant to the terms of the attached Warrant, and tenders herewith payment of the purchase price of such shares in full.

 

1.             The undersigned hereby elects to convert the attached Warrant into Shares/cash [strike one] in the manner specified in the Warrant.  This conversion is exercised with respect to                                              of the Shares covered by the Warrant.

 

[Strike paragraph that does not apply.]

 

2.             Please issue a certificate or certificates representing said shares in the name of the undersigned or in such other name as is specified below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Name)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Address)

 

 

3.             The undersigned represents it is acquiring the shares solely for its own account and not as a nominee for any other party and not with a view toward the resale or distribution thereof except in compliance with applicable securities laws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  (Signature)

 

 

 

(Date)

 

 

 

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EX-10.45 4 a06-2037_1ex10d45.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.45

 

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as “Employer”) and Thomas M. Hamilton (hereinafter referred to as “Employee”), in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE 1.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

 

Specified Period

 

Section 1.1.

 

Employer hereby employs Employee, and Employee hereby accepts employment with Employer, for the period beginning on October 18, 1996, and terminating on October 17, 1997.

 

Automatic Renewal

 

Section 1.2.

 

After October 17, 1997, this Agreement shall be renewed automatically for succeeding terms of one (1) year (the “Succeeding Term”), subject to earlier termination as provided in Section 6.1, unless one party gives notice to the other at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any term of his or its intention not to renew.

 

“Employment Term” Defined

 

Section 1.3.

 

As used herein, the phrase “employment term” refers to the entire period of employment of Employee by Employer hereunder, whether for the periods provided above, or whether terminated earlier as hereinafter provided or extended automatically or by mutual agreement between Employer and Employee.

 

ARTICLE 2.
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYEE

 

General Duties

 

Section 2.1.

 

Employee shall serve as Vice President of Research and Development of Employer. In such capacity, Employee shall do and perform all services, acts or things in accordance with the policies set by Employee’s manager. Employee shall perform such services at Employer’s secondary place of business in Beaverton, Oregon or at such other locations as mutually agreed upon by Employer and Employee.

 



 

Devotion to Employer’s Business

 

Section 2.2.

 

a)             Employee shall devote his entire productive time, ability and attention to the business of Employer during the term of this Agreement.

 

b)            Employee shall not engage in any other business duties or pursuits whatsoever, or directly or indirectly render any services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the Employer’s Board of Directors. However, the expenditure of reasonable amounts of time for educational, charitable or professional activities shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement if those activities do not materially interfere with the services required under this Agreement.

 

c)             This Agreement shall not be interpreted to prohibit Employee from making passive personal investments or conducting private business affairs if those activities do not materially interfere with the services required under this Agreement.

 

Confidential Information; Tangible Property;
Competitive Activities

 

Section 2.3.

 

(a)           Employee shall hold in confidence and not use or disclose to any person or entity without the express written authorization of Employer, either during the term of employment or at any time thereafter, secret or confidential information of Employer (for purposes of this Section 2.3, “Employer” shall include all subsidiaries of Employer). Information and materials received in confidence from third parties by Employee are included within the meaning of this section. If any confidential information described below is sought by legal process, Employee will promptly notify Employer and will cooperate with Employer in preserving its confidentiality in connection with any legal proceeding.

 

The parties hereto hereby stipulate that to the extent it is not known publicly, the following information is important, material and has independent economic value (actual or potential) from not being generally known to others who could obtain economic value from its disclosure or use and constitutes confidential trade secrets that affect the successful conduct of Employer’s business and its goodwill (“Confidential Information”), and that any breach of any term of this Section 2.3 is a material breach of this Agreement:

 

i)              The names, buying habits and practices of Employer’s customers or prospective customers;

 

ii)             The names of Employer’s vendors and suppliers;

 

iii)            The names of Employer’s vendors and suppliers;

 



 

iv)           Costs of materials;

 

v)            The prices Employer obtains or has obtained or for which it sells or has sold its products or services;

 

vi)           Manufacturing and sales costs; manufacturing processes;

 

vii)          Compensation paid to employees or other terms of employment;

 

viii)         Employer’s past and projected sales volumes;

 

ix)            Proposed new products;

 

x)             Enhancements of existing products;

 

xi)            The existence of and contents of contracts and licenses; and

 

xii)           Any additional information deemed by Employer to be confidential by marking or stamping “Confidential” or similar words on the cover of such information; by advising Employee orally or in writing that certain information is confidential or by generally treating such information in such a manner that Employee should reasonably believe it to be deemed confidential by Employer. Employee’s obligations under this Section 2.3(a) shall not apply to information which Employee can demonstrate is or has become generally known other than through Employee’s act in violation of this Agreement.

 

All models, samples, tools, machinery, equipment, notes, books, correspondence, drawings and other written, graphical or electromagnetic records relating to any of the products of Employer or relating to any of the Confidential Information of Employer which Employee shall prepare, use, construct, observe, possess or control shall be and shall remain the sole property of Employer and shall be returned to Employer upon termination of employment.

 

b)            During his employment hereunder, Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an employee, consultant, agent, principal, partner, stockholder (except in a publicly held company), corporate officer, director, or in any other individual or representative capacity, engage or participate in any business that produces, designs, provides, solicits orders for, sells, distributes or markets products, goods, equipment, or services that are directly or indirectly in competition in any manner whatsoever with Employer’s products or Employer’s business.

 

c)             During his employment hereunder, Employee agrees that Employee will not undertake planning for or organization of any business activity competitive with Employers business or combine or conspire with other employees or representatives of Employer’s business for the purpose of organizing any competitive business activity.

 



 

d)            During his employment hereunder and for two (2) years thereafter, Employee agrees that he will not, directly or indirectly, or by action in concert with others, induce or influence (or seek to induce or influence) any person who is engaged (as an employee, agent, independent contractor or otherwise) by Employer to terminate his or her employment or engagement for the purpose of employing such person in any enterprise in which Employee is a member or Management or has a material interest.

 

e)             Covenants of this Section 2.3 shall be construed as separate covenants covering their subject matter in each of the separate counties and states in the United States in which Employer transacts its business. To the extent that any covenant shall be judicially enforceable in any one or more of said counties or states, said covenants shall not be affected with respect to each other county and state; each covenant with respect to each county and state being construed as severable and independent.

 

f)             Employee represents and warrants that Employee is free to enter into this Agreement and to perform each of the terms and covenants of it, and that doing so will not violate the terms and conditions of any agreement between Employee and third party.

 

Inventions and Original Works

 

Section 2.4.

 

(a)           Employee agrees that he will promptly make full written disclosure to Employer, will hold in trust for the sole right and benefit of Employer, and hereby assigns to Employer, all of his right, title and interest in and to any and all (i) inventions (and patent rights with respect thereto), (ii) original works of authorship (including all copyrights with respect thereto), (iii) developments, and (iv) improvements or trade secrets which Employer may solely or jointly conceive or develop or reduce to practice, or cause to be conceived or developed or reduced to practice, during the course of performing his duties under this Agreement and which relate to the business of Employer.

 

Employee acknowledges that all original works of authorship relating to the business of Employer which are made by him (solely or jointly with others) within the scope of his duties under this Agreement and which are protectable by copyrights are “works made for hire,” as that term is defined in the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.A., Section 101) and that Employee is an employee as defined under that Act. Employee further agrees from time to time to execute written transfers to Employer of ownership of specific original works of authorship (and all copyrights therein) made by Employee (solely or jointly with others) which may, despite the preceding sentence, be deemed by a court of law not to be “works made for hire” in such form as is acceptable to Employer in its reasonable discretion.

 

Maintenance of Records

 

Section 2.5.

 

Employee agrees to keep and maintain adequate and current written records of all

 



 

inventions, original works of authorship, trade secrets developed or made by him (solely or jointly with others) during the term of this Agreement. The records will be in the form of notes, sketches, drawings and other formats that may be specified by Employer. The records will be available to and remain the sole property of Employer at all times.

 

Obtaining Letters Patent and Copyright Registration

 

Section 2.6.

 

Employee agrees to assist Employer to obtain United States or foreign letters patent and copyright registrations (as well as any transfers of ownership thereof) covering inventions and original works of authorship assigned hereunder to Employer. Such obligation shall continue beyond the termination of this Agreement, but Employer shall compensate Employee at a reasonable rate for time actually spent by Employee at Employer’s request on such assistance after such termination.

 

If Employer is unable for any reason whatsoever, including Employee’s mental or physical incapacity, to secure Employee’s signature to apply for or to pursue any application for any United States or foreign letters, patent or copyright registrations (or any document transferring ownership thereof) covering inventions or original works of authorship assigned to Employer under this Agreement, Employee hereby irrevocably designates and appoints Employer and its duly authorized officers and agents as Employee’s agent and attorney-in-fact to act for and in his behalf instead to execute and file any such applications and documents and to do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the prosecution and issuance of letters, patent or copyright registrations or transfers thereof with the same legal force and effect as if executed by Employee. This appointment is coupled with an interest in and to the inventions and works of authorship and shall survive Employee’s death or disability. Employee hereby waives and quitclaims to Employer any and all claims of any nature whatsoever which Employee now or may hereafter have for infringement of any patents or copyrights resulting from or relating to any such application for letters, patent or copyright registrations assigned hereunder to Employer.

 

ARTICLE 3.
OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYER

 

General Description

 

Section 3.1.

 

Employer shall provide Employee with the compensation, incentives and benefits specified elsewhere in this Agreement.

 

Section 3.2.

 

Employer shall provide Employee with a private office, secretarial help, office and technical equipment, supplies and other facilities, equipment and services suitable to Employee’s position and adequate for the performance of his duties.

 



 

ARTICLE 4.
COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEE

 

Annual Salary

 

Section 4.1.

 

As compensation for his services hereunder, Employee shall be paid a salary at the rate of One Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($110,000) per year from October 18, 1996, which salary may be increased by Employer, from time to time, subject to applicable performance evaluations and in accordance with Employer’s employee’s practice manual then in effect. Salary shall be paid in equal installments not less frequently than once per month.

 

Bonus Compensation

 

Section 4.2.

 

In addition to his regular salary, Employee shall be entitled to participate in Employer’s Incentive Bonus Plan which, at Employer’s discretion, may be modified to encompass certain product development incentives specifically related to Employee’s job responsibilities and which modification shall be based on mutual agreement between Employer and Employee.

 

Tax Withholding

 

Section 4.3.

 

Employer shall have the right to deduct or withhold from the compensation due to Employee hereunder any and all sums required for federal income and Social Security taxes and all state or local taxes now applicable or that may be enacted and become applicable in the future, for which withholding is required by law.

 

Stock Options

 

Section 4.4.

 

Employee shall be granted Incentive Stock Options to purchase Eighty Thousand (80,000) shares of Employer’s Common Stock under Employer’s 1992 Stock Option Plan, promptly after execution of this Agreement. Said Options shall be exercisable at the fair-market value of such stock on the date of Option grant, shall vest at the rate of one-third (1/3) per year over three (3) years, and shall expire five (5) years from the date of grant.

 



 

ARTICLE 5.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

 

Annual Vacation

 

Section 5.1.

 

Each calendar year Employee shall be entitled to fifteen (15) days paid vacation and an additional five (5) paid personal days to be utilized by Employee for all non-vacation and non-holiday absences, including illness, from his employment. Employee may be absent from his employment for vacation only at such times as are approved by Employer’s manager. Unused vacation and personal days shall not be carried over into the next year. Employee’s grant of vacation and personal days for 1996 shall be pro-rated based upon the date on which he commences employment with Employer.

 

Benefits

 

Section 5.2.

 

Employee shall be eligible to participate in any and all benefit plans provided by Employer, including health, disability and life insurance coverage should Employee elect to participate in any such plans.

 

Business Expenses

 

Section 5.3.

 

Employer shall reimburse Employee for all appropriate expenses for travel and entertainment by Employee for legitimate business purposes, provided that such expenditures are approved beforehand in writing by Employer, and provided that Employee furnishes to Employer adequate records and documentary evidence for the substantiation of each such expenditure, as required by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

ARTICLE 6.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT

 

Termination

 

Section 6.1.

 

Employee’s employment hereunder may be terminated by Employee or Employer as herein provided, without further obligation or liability, except as expressly provided herein.

 

Resignation, Retirement, Death or Disability

 

Section 6.2.

 

Employee’s employment hereunder shall be terminated at any time by Employee’s resignation or by Employee’s retirement at or after attainment of age sixty (60) at

 



 

Employee’s option (“Retirement”), death, or his inability to perform his duties under this Agreement on a full-time basis, for a continuous period of ninety (90) days or more, because of a physical or mental illness (“Disability”).

 

Termination for Cause

 

Section 6.3.

 

Employee’s employment hereunder may be terminated for Cause. “Cause” shall mean personal dishonesty, Incompetence (as defined herein), willful misconduct, conflict of interest or breach of fiduciary duty involving material personal or family profit, willfully engaging in conduct with the purpose and effect of materially injuring Employer, monetarily or otherwise, or the willful and continued failure by the Employee to substantially perform his duties hereunder. “Incompetence” shall mean gross negligence by Employee in the execution of his duties contemplated by or assigned pursuant to this Agreement. For purposes of this Paragraph, no act, or failure to act, on the Employee’s part shall be considered “willful” unless done, or omitted to be done, by him not in good faith and without reasonable belief that his action or omission was in the best interest of the Employer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Employee shall not be terminated for Cause without (i) reasonable notice to the Employee setting forth the reasons for the Employer’s intention to terminate for Cause; (ii) an opportunity for the Employee, together with his counsel, to be heard before the Board; and (iii) delivery to the Employee of a Notice of Termination as defined in Section 6.7 hereof from the Board finding that in the good faith opinion of such Board, the Employee was guilty of conduct set forth above, and specifying the particulars thereof in detail.

 

Termination without Cause

 

Section 6.4.

 

Employee’s employment hereunder may be terminated without Cause upon thirty (30) days’ notice for any reason, subject to the payment of any amounts required by Section 7.3. The parties hereto agree that, without the express written consent of Employee, the following actions by Employer shall, at Employee’s option, constitute termination without Cause:

 

(a) the relocation of Employee’s principal place of employment to a location that is more than thirty (30) miles from the principal place of employment immediately prior to the date of effectiveness of the merger of FOCUS Acquisition Corp. with and into TView, Inc.

 

(b) any material reduction by Employer of the base salary set forth in Section 4.1 unless reductions comparable in amount and duration are concurrently made for all other employees of Employer with comparable responsibilities, comparable organizational level and comparable title.

 



 

Expiration

 

Section 6.5.

 

Employee’s employment hereunder shall be terminated upon expiration of the Term of Employment as provided in Sections 1.1 and 1.2.

 

Notice of Termination

 

Section 6.6.

 

Any termination of the Employee’s employment by the Employer or by the Employee (other than termination by reason of resignation, retirement or death) shall be communicated by written Notice of Termination to the other party hereto. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a notice which shall include the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, and shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Employee’s employment under the provision so indicated.

 

Date of Termination

 

Section 6.7.

 

The “Date of Termination” shall be:

 

a)             if the Employee’s employment is terminated by his death, the date of his death;

 

b)            if the Employee’s employment is terminated by reason of Employee’s disability, thirty (30) days after Notice of Termination is given (provided that the Employee shall not have returned to the performance of his duties on a full-time basis during such thirty (30) day period);

 

c)             if the Employee’s employment is terminated for Cause, the date the Notice of Termination is given or after if so specified in such Notice of Termination; and

 

d)            if the Employee’s employment is terminated for any other reason, the date on which a Notice of Termination is given;

 

provided that if within thirty (30) days after any Notice of Termination is given, the party receiving such Notice of Termination notifies the other party that a dispute exists concerning the termination, the Date of Termination shall be the date on which the dispute is finally determined either by arbitration award or by a final judgment, order or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction (the time for appeal therefrom having expired and no appeal having been perfected).

 



 

ARTICLE 7.
PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEE UPON TERMINATION

 

Death, Disability or Retirement

 

Section 7.1.

 

In the event of Employee’s Retirement, Death or Disability, all benefits generally available to Employer’s employees as of the date of such an event shall be payable to Employee or Employee’s estate without reduction, in accordance with the terms of any plan, contract, understanding or arrangement forming the basis for such payment. Employee shall be entitled to such other payments as might arise from any other plan, contract, understanding or arrangement between Employee and Employer at the time of any such event.

 

Termination for Cause or Resignation

 

Section 7.2.

 

In the event Employee is terminated by Employer for Cause or Employee resigns, neither Employer nor an affiliate shall have any further obligation to Employee under this Agreement or otherwise, except to the extent provided in any other plan, contract, understanding or arrangement, or as may be expressly required by law.

 

Termination without Cause

 

Section 7.3.

 

Subject to other provisions in this Article 7 to the contrary, upon the occurrence of a Termination without Cause, Employer shall:

 

a)             Pay to Employee, as severance pay or liquidated damages, or both, a lump sum payment (“Severance Payment”) equal to the annual salary described in Section 4.1 which is then in effect for Employee;

 

b)            To the extent permissible under applicable law, including the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, anti-discrimination standards which must be met to retain favorable tax status of any employee benefit plan, contract or arrangement, continue to provide to Employee during the unexpired term of this Agreement, without renewal, those benefits to which employee is entitled to immediately prior to the termination; and

 

c)             Cause any stock options issued to Employee which have not lapsed and which are not otherwise exercisable to be accelerated so as to be immediately exercisable by Employee.

 



 

ARTICLE 8.
GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Notices

 

Section 8.1.

 

Any notices to be given hereunder by either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date of delivery if personally delivered, or delivered electronically with electronic verification to the persons identified below, or three (3) days after mailing if mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid with return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

 

“Employee”:
Thomas M. Hamilton
[Address Omitted]

 

 

“Employer”:
FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.
142 North Road
Sudbury, Massachusetts 01776
Attn: Thomas L. Massie, Chairman

 

Each party may change that address by written notice in accordance with this section.

 

Arbitration

 

Section 8.2.

 

a)             Any controversy between Employer and Employee involving the construction or application of any of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement or the breach thereof or otherwise arising out of this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration, and judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Arbitration shall comply with and be governed by the provisions of the American Arbitration Association, Commercial Division.

 

b)            Employer and Employee shall each appoint one person to hear and determine the dispute. If the two persons so appointed are unable to agree, then those persons shall select a third, impartial arbitrator whose decision shall be final and conclusive upon both parties.

 

c)             The cost of arbitration shall be borne by the losing party or in such proportions as the arbitrators decide.

 

d)            Such arbitration shall take such place in Portland, Oregon.

 



 

Attorneys’ Fees and Costs

 

Section 8.3.

 

If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. This provision shall be construed as applicable to the entire contract.

 

Entire Agreement

 

Section 8.4.

 

This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter contained herein and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to that subject matter. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding on either party.

 

Modifications

 

Section 8.5.

 

Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing and signed by the Employee and properly authorized by Employer’s Board of Directors and signed by two (2) officers of Employer.

 

Effect of Waiver

 

Section 8.6.

 

The failure of either party to insist on strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other times.

 

Partial Invalidity

 

Section 8.7.

 

If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

 



 

Executed on October 18, 1996, at Sudbury, Massachusetts.

 

 

“Employer”

 

 

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS INC.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Thomas L. Massie

 

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ John Piccione

 

 

 

 

John A. Piccione

 

 

Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

“Employee”

 

 

 

/s/ Thomas Hamilton

 

 

Thomas M. Hamilton

 


EX-10.46 5 a06-2037_1ex10d46.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.46

 

AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
BY AND BETWEEN
FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.,
AND
THOMAS M. HAMILTON

 

This Amendment (this “Amendment”) dated as of February 1, 1999, (the “Amendment Effective Date”) will modify certain terms and conditions of the below-described Employment Agreement (the “Original Agreement) between Focus Enhancements, Inc., (“Employer”) and Thomas M. Hamilton (“Employee). Unless specifically noted herein, all other terms of the Original Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, including any terms that survive termination of the Original Agreement.

 

WHEREAS, Employer and Employee have heretofore entered into the Original Agreement, more particularly described as Employment Contract effective as of October 18, 1996;

 

WHEREAS, Employer and Employee desire, upon terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, to amend the Original Agreement in certain respects;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:

 

ARTICLE I

 

AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT

 

Section 1.1            Defined Terms

 

Except as otherwise specified herein, the terms used in this Amendment and defined in the Original Agreement as amended hereby (as so amended, the “Amended Agreement”) shall have the meanings provided in the Original Agreement.

 

Section 1.2            Amendment

 

Effective upon the execution of this Amendment, the provisions of the Original Agreement referred to below are hereby amended as follows:

 

1.             Section 1.1 of the Original Agreement is restated in its entirety to read as follows:

 

“Employer hereby employs Employee, and Employee hereby accepts employment with Employer for the period beginning on October 18, 1998, and terminating on December 31, 1999.”

 



 

2.             Section 1.2 of the Original Agreement is restated in its entirety to read as follows:

 

“After December 31, 1999, this Agreement shall be renewed automatically for succeeding terms of one (1) year (the Succeeding Term”), subject to earlier termination as provided in Section 6.1, unless one party gives notice to the other at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any term of its intention not to renew. Employer agrees that in the event of non-renewal by Employer pursuant to this Section 1.2, Employer shall pay to Employee severance pay in an amount equaling two months base compensation.”

 

3.             The first sentence of Section 2.1 of the Original Agreement is restated in its entirety to read as follows:

 

“Employee shall serve as Vice President of Research & Development.”

 

SECTION 2: Additional Provisions

 

Section 2.1            No Other Modifications.

 

Except as expressly modified herein, all of the terms and conditions of the Original Agreement will remain in full force and effect. The amendments set forth above (a) do not constitute a waiver or modification of any term, condition, covenant, agreement, representation or warranty of or set forth in the Original Agreement or a waiver of a failure to perform any obligation under the Original Agreement, and (b) shall not prejudice any rights or remedies which Employer or Employee may now or hereafter have under or in connection with the Original Agreement, as modified hereby. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the Original Agreement and the provisions of this Amendment, the provisions of this Amendment shall control.

 

Section 2.2            Entire Agreement.

 

The Original Agreement as amended by this Amendment constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous representations, understandings or agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof. All prior or contemporaneous representations, understandings or agreements, whether oral or written, that are not expressly set forth within the four corners of the Original Agreement as amended by this Amendment are hereby deemed waived, superseded and abandoned.

 

Section 2.3            Amendments.

 

No amendment or modification of this Amendment will be binding on any of the parties to this Amendment unless such amendment or modification is contained in a written document which expresses an intention to amend this Amendment and is executed by each of the parties.

 

Section 2.4            Counterparts.

 

This Amendment may be executed in several counterparts all of which taken together shall constitute one single agreement between the parties.

 

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Section 2.5            Terms Confidential.

 

The terms and conditions of this Amendment are confidential and shall be treated as such by Employer and Employee except to the extent that either party must disclose for reasonable business purposes or must otherwise disclose to its attorneys, accountants, lenders, regulators or others with a need or right to know.

 

Section 2.6            Successors and Assigns.

 

This Amendment is a continuing obligation and binds, and the benefits hereof shall inure to Employer and Employee and their respective successors and assigns. Neither this Amendment nor any rights hereunder may be assigned by Employee without the prior written consent of the Employer.

 

Section 2.7            Headings.

 

Section headings in this Amendment are included herein for convenience or reference only and shall not constitute a part of this Amendment for any other purpose

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the signatures of their duly authorized officers to be hereunto affixed.

 

 

 

EMPLOYER

EMPLOYEE

 

 

 

 

FOCUS ENHANCMENTS, INC

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Christopher Ricci

 

By

/s/ Thomas Hamilton

 

 

By: Christopher P. Ricci

Name: Thomas M. Hamilton

 

Title: Sr. Vice President

 

 


EX-10.47 6 a06-2037_1ex10d47.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.47

 

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made effective as of the 28th day of May 2004 by and between Focus Enhancements Inc, a Delaware corporation, with its principal offices in Campbell, California (hereinafter “Focus” or the “Company”), and Gary Williams an individual and a resident of California (“Executive”).

 

RECITALS

 

A.            Executive is currently employed by Focus and either (i) does not have an employment agreement with the Company, or (ii) is willing to terminate and supercede such employment agreement to enter into this Agreement in consideration of the additional rights and benefits set forth herein.

 

B.            Focus desires to enter into this Agreement on and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to secure the additional covenants of Executive as set forth herein and to provide the additional rights and benefits to Executive in consideration of Executive’s obligations hereunder.

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals, each of which is incorporated by this reference as an essential term, the covenants, conditions and other terms hereof, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, agree as follows:

 

1.             Employment. Focus shall employ Executive and Executive accepts full time employment as Vice President of Finance and CFO of Focus for the term of this Agreement and on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

 

2.             Duties and Responsibilities. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall devote substantially all of his time, energy and skills to performing the duties and responsibilities of Vice President of Finance and CFO and such other duties as the Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors may require from time to time. Executive shall work faithfully and to the best of his ability and efforts promoting the business interests of Focus. Executive will discharge his duties at all times in accordance with any and all policies of Focus and will report to, and be subject to the direction of, the Chief Executive Officer or President of Focus, except that it is understood Executive shall also work independently with the Board of Directors as required by the Board. Executive shall be considered a key employee of the Company.

 

3.             Compensation. Executive’s base annual salary upon signing this Agreement shall be $185,000. Executive’s performance shall be reviewed annually thereafter. Adjustments in salary may be made from time to time in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Salary shall be paid in arrears in accordance with Company’s standard pay policy.

 

4.             Bonus Compensation. Executive shall be eligible to earn bonus compensation in each fiscal year ending December 31 during the term. Subject to the achievement of the goals identified in Exhibit A as determined by Company in its reasonable discretion, the bonus

 

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compensation shall be calculated and paid in accordance with Exhibit A. Executive’s target bonus compensation shall be 30% of Executive’s annual base salary, in proportion of Executive’s period of employment during the applicable year (measured on a 365 day/year basis). Exhibit A shall be revised by the Company for each such fiscal year during the term of this Agreement; provided, however, once the Board of Directors establishes a bonus compensation plan with respect to Executive for any fiscal year, no revision shall thereafter occur without the written consent of the Executive. All bonus payments shall be verified against and payable one week following publication of the Company’s quarterly earnings release or Form 10-K (Q). The parties expressly contemplate that Exhibit A will change from year to year. Each new Exhibit A shall be attached hereto. To be eligible for payment, Executive must be employed by Focus on the date the bonus payment is due; provided, however, if Executive is not employed on the date the bonus is due because of (i) Executive’s voluntary termination, or (ii) Executive’s involuntary termination by Focus for Cause, then the bonus will be paid but only in proportion to Executive’s period of employment during the applicable year in relation to a 365 day year. In addition, for purposes of this provision, termination of employment due to Executive’s death shall be deemed an involuntary termination without Cause.

 

5.             Executive Benefits.

 

(a)           Vacation. Executive shall receive a minimum of 20 business days of paid vacation and thereafter consistent with the Company’s vacation policy, during each year of this Agreement (pro rata). Executive may be absent from his employment for vacation only at such times the Executive notifies the Employer’s President and CEO of the planned vacation at least 10 (ten) days in advance. Unused vacation will carry over from one year to the next but the maximum amount of vacation, which can accrue (unused) at any one time, shall not exceed 20 business days. Unused vacation will not be paid in the form of cash, except upon termination of employment.

 

(b)           Benefits. Executive shall be eligible to participate in any and all benefit plans generally provided by the Company, on the same basis as same are made available to other executives, including health, disability and life insurance coverage should Executive elect to participate in any such plans.

 

6.             Expenses. Focus shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable business expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Company policies (as adopted from time to time); provided that Executive complies with any established policy and procedure for the reimbursement of such expenses, including, but not limited to, submitting an appropriate expense report.

 

7.             Term and Termination.

 

(a)           Specified Period. The Initial Term of this Agreement shall be one year starting on the Commencement Date. (“Initial Term”)

 

(b)           Succeeding Term. This Agreement shall automatically renew without lapse, after the Initial Term for additional one-year periods (each a “Succeeding Term”), unless (i) written notice of non renewal is given by Focus to Executive at least ninety (90) days before such applicable anniversary or (ii) unless earlier (a) terminated upon the written mutual agreement of the Executive and Focus, or (b) pursuant to the events and/or

 

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occurrences set forth below. Collectively, the Initial Term and Succeeding Term are referred to as the “Term.” This Agreement and Executive’s employment may be terminated:

 

(i)            By Executive for “Good Reason” (as defined below) upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to Focus;

 

(ii)           By Executive at any time without Good Reason upon fourteen (14) days advance written notice;

 

(iii)          By Focus for “Cause” (as defined below) immediately upon written notice to Executive;

 

(iv)          By Focus in the event of Executive’s “Disability” (as defined below);

 

(v)           Automatically upon Executive’s death;

 

(vi)          By Focus at any time, with or without notice, as specified by Focus, for any reason other than termination for Cause or Disability (“without Cause”).

 

8.             Consequences of Termination.

 

(a)           Termination for Cause or Resignation Without Good Reason. If (i) Executive’s employment is terminated by Focus for “Cause” or (ii) Executive resigns without Good Reason, then (x) Focus shall pay the Executive his base salary, as described in Section 3 above, to the date of termination, and commissions earned through the date of termination as defined by the applicable commission plan then in effect and (y) Executive shall not be entitled to any other salary, bonus compensation or fringe benefits after the date of termination, except the right to receive benefits which have become vested under any benefit plan or to which Executive is entitled as a matter of law.

 

(b)           Resignation for Good Reason or Termination Without Cause. If Executive (i) resigns his employment for Good Reason or (ii) is terminated by Company without Cause, and (iii) executes the Company’s standard release of claims agreement, then, immediately following the date of Executive’s termination of employment and the exhaustion of any revocation period contained in said release, Company will continue payment of Executive’s Salary (at the same rate existing prior to the termination) for a period of twelve (12) months (“the Severance Period”) pursuant to Focus’ normal payroll practices. In addition, (i) Focus shall either pay directly or reimburse Executive for premiums incurred in connection with continuation of coverage under the Company’s health, dental, disability and life insurance plans to which Executive is entitled in accordance with applicable law for the Severance Period and (ii) Focus shall pay Executive all bonus compensation otherwise due for the applicable fiscal year of termination, prorated to the date of termination of employment; provided, however, such bonus compensation shall be payable only in accordance with and at the times of the regularly scheduled bonus compensation payment that Executive would have otherwise been subject to prior to termination and (iii) any and all unvested stock options and/or restricted stock in Executive’s name shall immediately become fully vested and exercisable, provided that,

 

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regardless of the terms of any option or stock purchase agreement between the Company and Executive, absent a separate signed written agreement between Company and Executive which specifically references this provision of this Agreement, no exercise shall occur more than six months after such termination and in no event after the expiration of such option. In the event of Executive’s subsequent death after his termination by Focus without Cause or by Executive or for Good Reason, Focus shall continue to pay the same payments and benefits as to which Executive was entitled at the date of his death to Executive’s surviving spouse, or if Executive is unmarried at the time, then to Executive’s estate.

 

(c)           Termination in the Event of Death or Disability. If Executive’s employment terminates due to Executive’s death or if Focus terminates Executive’s employment due to Executive’s Disability, then Focus will pay Executive’s salary to Executive or his legal representative for the remainder of the month in which his employment is so terminated. In the circumstance described in the immediately preceding sentence, Executive, his estate or his qualified representative(s) will be entitled to receive all applicable Disability and other benefits, such as continued health or Disability coverage or life insurance proceeds, provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of any health, life, disability, or other Company benefit plans or in accordance with applicable law. In addition, bonus compensation shall be calculated and paid in the manner described in Section 8(b) above.

 

(d)           Suspension of Payment. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if Executive is in violation of any provision of Section 9, 10, 11 or 12 below, Focus shall have no obligation to make payment(s) under Section 8(b) of this Agreement if Focus has determined in good faith that such a violation(s) has occurred or is occurring. If it is later established through arbitration or other judicial proceeding that no such violation occurred, Focus shall agree to pay to Executive any such amount withheld from or not paid during such period.

 

(e)           No Mitigation. Executive will be under no obligation to mitigate damages by seeking other employment, and there will be no offset against the amounts due Executive under this Agreement, except as specifically provided in Section 8(d) above or for any other claims which Focus may have against Executive.

 

(f)            Change of Control. If (A) there is a “Change of Control” of Focus, as defined in this Agreement, and (B) (i) Executive is terminated by Focus for any reason other than for “Cause,” or (ii) Executive terminates his employment for “Good Reason,” in each case within twelve (12) months of the date of such Change of Control transaction, then Executive shall, after the execution of the Company’s standard release of claims agreement and the exhaustion of any revocation period contained in such release, be entitled to a continuation of salary, bonus compensation and full benefits for twelve (12) full months following the effective date of such termination (“the Change of Control Severance Period”). Upon such termination, notwithstanding any provision of any other agreement between Company and Executive, any and all unvested Company stock or options in Executive’s name shall immediately vest in full and be exercisable, provided that, regardless of the terms of any option or stock purchase agreement between the Company and Executive, absent a separate signed written agreement between Company and Executive which specifically references this provision of this Agreement, no exercise

 

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shall occur more than six months after such termination and in no event after the expiration of such option. All salary, bonus, other Company compensation payments and other benefits shall be made or provided, as applicable, in accordance with the existing payment and benefit schedules or policies of Focus at the time of such termination. For purposes of this Change of Control provision, during the Change of Control Severance Period, Executive shall not be obligated to perform any duties but he shall remain bound by all of his other common law and contractual obligations hereunder.

 

(g)           Survival of Provisions. The obligations of confidentiality and assignment of inventions under Section 9 and the obligations of Confidential Information and assignment of inventions, non-solicitation and non-disparagement under Sections 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 hereof shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

 

9.             Confidential Information and Assignment of Inventions.

 

(a)           Executive will not disclose to a third party or use for his personal benefit confidential information of Focus. “Confidential Information” means any information used or useful in Focus’ business that is not generally known outside of Focus and that is proprietary to Focus relating to any aspect of Focus’ existing or reasonably foreseeable business which is disclosed to Executive or conceived, discovered or developed by Executive. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: product designs including drawings and sketches, manufacturing materials, plant layouts, tooling, sales marketing plans or proposals, customer information, customer lists, raw material sources, manufacturing processes, price, financial, accounting and cost information, clinical data, administrative techniques and documents and information designated by Focus as “Confidential.” Executive shall also comply with the terms of any Confidentiality Agreement by which Focus is bound to a third party as well as the Company’s Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement.

 

(b)           Executive grants to Focus the exclusive ownership of all reports, drawings, blueprints, data writings, and technical information made by Executive alone or with others during the term of his employment, whether or not made or prepared in the course of his employment, that relate to apparatus, compositions of matter or methods pertaining to Focus business. Executive acknowledges that all such reports, drawings, blueprints, data writings and technical information are the property of Focus.

 

(c)           Executive will promptly disclose to Focus in writing all inventions and proprietary information which he alone or with others conceives, generates, or reduces to practice, during or after working hours while an employee of Focus and for six (6) months following Executive’s termination of employment with respect to work performed by Executive for Focus. All such inventions and proprietary information shall be the exclusive property of Focus and are assigned to Focus. This Agreement shall not apply to any invention for which no equipment, supplies, facility, or trade secret information of Focus was used, and which was developed entirely on Executive’s time, and (1) which does not relate (a) directly to the business of Focus, or (b) to Focus’ actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (2) which does not result from any work performed by Executive for Focus.

 

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(d)           At Focus’ expense, Executive shall give Focus all assistance it reasonably requires to perfect, protect, and use its rights to inventions and proprietary information. In particular, but without limitation, Executive will sign all documents, do all things, and supply all information that Focus may deem necessary or desirable to (1) transfer or record the transfer of Executive’s entire right, title and interest in inventions and proprietary information; and (2) enable Focus to obtain patent, copyright, or trademark protection for inventions anywhere in the world. Executive understands that the provisions of this Section 9 do not apply to any invention which qualifies fully under the provisions of California Labor Code Section 2870 (attached hereto as Exhibit B).

 

10.           Non-Competition. During the Term, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an Executive, consultant, agent, principal, partner, stockholder (except in a publicly held company), corporate officer, director, or in any other individual or representative capacity, engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the then current or anticipated business of Focus.

 

11.           Non-Solicitation. In addition to any obligations Executive may have under separate written agreement with Company attached hereto as Exhibit C, during the Term of his employment with Focus and any Severance Period or Change of Control Severance Period, and for a period of one (1) year after termination of such employment or end of any Severance Period or Change of Control Severance Period, whichever is later, Executive will not, directly or indirectly, solicit, hire or otherwise engage, on his own behalf or on behalf of another person or entity, the services of any person who is an employee of Focus.

 

12.           Non-Disparagement. During and after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Executive shall not make any negative or disparaging remarks or comments (either oral or written) about Focus, its affiliated or related companies, or any other foregoing entity’s directors, officers, employees, agents, services or products, and Focus agrees not to make any negative or disparaging remarks or comments (either oral or written) about Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the parties is entitled accurately to describe their past relationship to potential employers, partners or affiliates of Executive or potential partners or affiliates of Focus.

 

13.           Arbitration.

 

(a) Any controversy between Focus and Executive involving the construction or application of any of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement or the breach thereof shall be settled by final and binding arbitration by a single arbitrator to be held in Santa Clara, California, in accordance with the National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association (AAA Rules) then in effect. The arbitrator selected shall have the authority to grant Executive or the Company or both all remedies otherwise available by law, including injunctions.

 

(b)           Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the AAA Rules, the arbitration shall provide (i) for written discovery and depositions adequate to give the Parties access to documents and witnesses that are essential to the dispute and (ii) for a written decision by the arbitrator that includes the essential findings and conclusions upon which the decision is based. Consistent with applicable law, Executive and the Company

 

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shall each bear his or its own costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in conducting the arbitration and, except in such disputes where Executive asserts a claim otherwise under a state or federal statute prohibiting discrimination in employment (“a Statutory Discrimination Claim”), or where otherwise required by law, shall split equally the fees and administrative costs charged by the arbitrator and AAA. In disputes where Executive asserts a Statutory Discrimination Claim against the Company, or where otherwise required by law, Executive shall be required to pay only the AAA filing fee to the extent such filing fee does not exceed the fee to file a complaint in state or federal court. The Company shall pay the balance of the arbitrator’s fees and administrative costs.

 

(c)           The decision of the arbitrators will be final, conclusive and binding on the Parties to the arbitration. The prevailing party in the arbitration, as determined by the arbitrator, shall be entitled to recover his or its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including the costs or fees charged by the arbitrator and AAA. In disputes where Executive asserts a Statutory Discrimination Claim, reasonable attorneys’ fees shall be awarded by the arbitrator based on the same standard as such fees would be awarded if the Statutory Discrimination Claim had been asserted in state or federal court. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s decision in any court having jurisdiction.

 

14.           Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms will have the meaning set forth below:

 

(a)           Cause. “Cause” means that Executive has: (i) committed an act of dishonesty, fraud or breach of trust involving the business of Focus; (ii) willfully failed to follow any material policy or material instructions of Focus, his or her supervisor or its CEO provided such are lawful and not a violation of public policy; (iii) been indicted for or convicted of any felony; (iv) engaged in any gross misconduct, such as sexual harassment, material violations of applicable law or defalcations in the performance of or in connection with the Executive’s duties or employment by Focus; or (v) otherwise breached material obligations under this Agreement.

 

(b)           Change in Control. “Change in Control” means a change in control of Focus of a nature that would be required to be reported on form 8-K under SEC regulations pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”); provided, that, without limiting the foregoing, a “Change in Control” shall be deemed to have occurred at such times as (i) any person is or becomes a “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of Focus’ outstanding securities ordinarily possessing the right to vote for the election of directors; (ii) there ceases to be a majority of the Board of Directors comprised of the individuals described in the next sentence, or (iii) Focus disposes of all or substantially all of its assets. For purpose of this paragraph, “Board of Directors” shall mean individuals who on the date hereof constituted the Board of Directors and any new directors who subsequently are elected or nominated for election by majority of the directors who held such office immediately prior to Change in Control. The foregoing shall not apply to an internal reorganization of the Company.

 

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(c)           Disability. “Disability” means that Executive satisfies the conditions to be eligible for benefits under the disability plan maintained by Focus, whether or not Executive is then covered by such plan.

 

(d)           Good Reason. “Good Reason” means Focus, without Executive’s consent: (i) during the Term of his employment at Focus, requires Executive to relocate his principal residence more then fifty (50) miles from such officer’s principal residence on the Commencement Date of this Agreement; or (ii) a substantial change in Executive’s duties and responsibilities; or (iii) at any time reduces Executive’s base compensation or material reduction in benefits in a manner which does not proportionally apply to other senior executives; or (iv) at any time otherwise materially breaches its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that upon notification of a “Good Reason” event, Focus shall have thirty (30) days from its receipt of notice of such Good Reason to remedy and cure such event, in which case of remedy or cure, the Good Reason shall be deemed to be null and void.

 

15.           Miscellaneous.

 

(a)           Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and any other agreement specifically referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes, merges and voids all previous agreements, representations and warranties, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. All other prior employment agreement(s) between Executive and Focus are hereby terminated and of no further force or effect. Except as otherwise provided herein to Executive’s benefit, this Agreement shall not amend, modify, supersede or otherwise affect the terms of any stock or option agreement(s), stock sale or sale restriction agreement(s) and any confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-competition and inventions agreement(s) to which Executive is a party with Focus.

 

(b)           No Oral Modifications. This Agreement may only be modified in a writing signed by the Executive and an officer of Focus expressly authorized by Focus to modify this Agreement.

 

(c)           Personal Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Focus. This Agreement shall be binding upon Executive, his heirs and personal and legal representative. This Agreement may not be assigned by Executive.

 

(d)           No Waiver. No failure by either party to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right or remedy under this Agreement will operate as a waiver; nor will any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy. The covenants and agreements set forth herein may be waived only by a written instrument executed by the party waiving compliance. Any such waiver shall only be effective in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it was given and shall not be deemed a waiver of any other provision hereof or of the same breach or default upon any recurrence thereof.

 

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money for the Executive’s’ Term of employment, were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or are otherwise breached or threatened to be breached. In the event of any breach or threatened breach, Executive acknowledges that damages will be insufficient remedy to Focus in the event of a violation of Section 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 of this Agreement, and in the event of such breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, Focus shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, without the necessity of posting bond, through a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of such Sections in addition to any other rights or remedies available to Focus.

 

(f)            Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company, its successors and assigns and any such successor or assignee shall be deemed substituted for the Company under the terms of this Agreement for all purposes. As used herein, “successor” and “assignee” shall include any person, firm, corporation or other business entity which at any time, whether by purchase, merger or otherwise, directly or indirectly acquires the Company or to which the Company assigns the Agreement by operation of law or otherwise.

 

(g)           Survival. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, the covenants and obligations set forth in Sections 6, 8 (including the applicability thereto of Sections 3 and 4), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 shall survive any termination of this Agreement or Executive’s employment hereunder until such covenants and agreements are fully satisfied and require no further performance or forbearance, or the rights of a party expire on the specific date by the terms hereof.

 

(h)           Adjustment of Restrictions. If any provision of Section 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 of this Agreement is found by a court or arbitrator to be unenforceable under applicable law because one or more provisions are over broad or otherwise not enforceable in the form as set forth herein, then the court or arbitrator shall have the power to revise the terms of this Agreement to the extent necessary to make the provisions hereof enforceable.

 

(i)            Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without giving effect to the conflicts of law provisions of any jurisdiction which would cause this Agreement to be governed by the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of California.

 

(j)            Counterparts and Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. The counterparts of this Agreement and any schedules and exhibits hereto, if any, may be executed and delivered by facsimile signature by any of the parties to any other party and the receiving party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and delivered by facsimile as if the original had been received.

 

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presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS OF THIS AGREEMENT, the parties have signed below.

 

 

EXECUTIVE

 

 

 

/s/ Gary Williams

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: May 28, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS INC.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Brett Moyer

 

 

 

 

Its: President and CEO

 

 

 

Dated: May 28, 2004

 

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EX-10.48 7 a06-2037_1ex10d48.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.48

 

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made effective as of the 24th day of February 2005 by and between Focus Enhancements Inc, a Delaware corporation, with its principal offices in Campbell, California (hereinafter “Focus” or the “Company”), and Michael Conway an individual and a resident of California (“Executive”).

 

RECITALS

 

A.            Executive is currently employed by Focus and either (i) does not have an employment agreement with the Company, or (ii) is willing to terminate and supercede such employment agreement to enter into this Agreement in consideration of the additional rights and benefits set forth herein.

 

B.            Focus desires to enter into this Agreement on and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to secure the additional covenants of Executive as set forth herein and to provide the additional rights and benefits to Executive in consideration of Executive’s obligations hereunder.

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals, each of which is incorporated by this reference as an essential term, the covenants, conditions and other terms hereof, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, agree as follows:

 

1.             Employment. Focus shall employ Executive and Executive accepts full time employment as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development – Systems Group for the term of this Agreement and on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

 

2.             Duties and Responsibilities. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall devote substantially all of his time, energy and skills to performing the duties and responsibilities as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development – Systems Group and such other duties as the Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors may require from time to time. Executive shall work faithfully and to the best of his ability and efforts promoting the business interests of Focus. Executive will discharge his duties at all times in accordance with any and all policies of Focus and will report to, and be subject to the direction of, the Chief Executive Officer or President of Focus, except that it is understood Executive shall also work independently with the Board of Directors as required by the Board. Executive shall be considered a key employee of the Company.

 

3.             Compensation. Executive’s base annual salary upon signing this Agreement shall be $163,350. Executive’s performance shall be reviewed annually thereafter. Adjustments in salary may be made from time to time in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Salary shall be paid in arrears in accordance with Company’s standard pay policy.

 

4.             Bonus Compensation. Executive shall be eligible to earn bonus compensation in each fiscal year ending December 31 during the term. Subject to the achievement of the goals

 

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identified in Exhibit A as determined by Company in its reasonable discretion, the bonus compensation shall be calculated and paid in accordance with Exhibit A. Executive’s target bonus compensation shall be 30% of Executive’s annual base salary, in proportion of Executive’s period of employment during the applicable year (measured on a 365 day/year basis). Exhibit A shall be revised by the Company for each such fiscal year during the term of this Agreement; provided, however, once the Board of Directors establishes a bonus compensation plan with respect to Executive for any fiscal year, no revision shall thereafter occur without the written consent of the Executive. All bonus payments shall be verified against and payable one week following publication of the Company’s quarterly earnings release or Form 10-K (Q). The parties expressly contemplate that Exhibit A will change from year to year. Each new Exhibit A shall be attached hereto. To be eligible for payment, Executive must be employed by Focus on the date the bonus payment is due; provided, however, if Executive is not employed on the date the bonus is due because of (i) Executive’s voluntary termination, or (ii) Executive’s involuntary termination by Focus for Cause, then the bonus will be paid but only in proportion to Executive’s period of employment during the applicable year in relation to a 365 day year. In addition, for purposes of this provision, termination of employment due to Executive’s death shall be deemed an involuntary termination without Cause.

 

5.             Executive Benefits.

 

(a)           Vacation. Executive shall receive a minimum of 20 business days of paid vacation and thereafter consistent with the Company’s vacation policy, during each year of this Agreement (pro rata). Executive may be absent from his employment for vacation only at such times the Executive notifies the Employer’s President and CEO of the planned vacation at least 10 (ten) days in advance. Unused vacation will carry over from one year to the next but the maximum amount of vacation, which can accrue (unused) at any one time, shall not exceed 20 business days. Unused vacation will not be paid in the form of cash, except upon termination of employment.

 

(b)           Benefits. Executive shall be eligible to participate in any and all benefit plans generally provided by the Company, on the same basis as same are made available to other executives, including health, disability and life insurance coverage should Executive elect to participate in any such plans.

 

6.             Expenses. Focus shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable business expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Company policies (as adopted from time to time); provided that Executive complies with any established policy and procedure for the reimbursement of such expenses, including, but not limited to, submitting an appropriate expense report.

 

7.             Term and Termination.

 

(a)           Specified Period. The Initial Term of this Agreement shall be one year starting on the Commencement Date. (“Initial Term”)

 

(b)           Succeeding Term. This Agreement shall automatically renew without lapse, after the Initial Term for additional one-year periods (each a “Succeeding Term”), unless (i) written notice of non renewal is given by Focus to Executive at least thirty (30) days before such applicable anniversary or (ii) unless earlier (a) terminated upon the written

 

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mutual agreement of the Executive and Focus, or (b) pursuant to the events and/or occurrences set forth below. Collectively, the Initial Term and Succeeding Term are referred to as the “Term.” This Agreement and Executive’s employment may be terminated:

 

(i)            By Executive for “Good Reason” (as defined below) upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to Focus;

 

(ii)           By Executive at any time without Good Reason upon fourteen (14) days advance written notice;

 

(iii)          By Focus for “Cause” (as defined below) immediately upon written notice to Executive;

 

(iv)          By Focus in the event of Executive’s “Disability” (as defined below);

 

(v)           Automatically upon Executive’s death;

 

(vi)          By Focus at any time, with or without notice, as specified by Focus, for any reason other than termination for Cause or Disability (“without Cause”).

 

8.             Consequences of Termination.

 

(a)           Termination for Cause or Resignation Without Good Reason. If (i) Executive’s employment is terminated by Focus for “Cause” or (ii) Executive resigns without Good Reason, then (x) Focus shall pay the Executive his base salary, as described in Section 3 above, to the date of termination, and commissions earned through the date of termination as defined by the applicable commission plan then in effect and (y) Executive shall not be entitled to any other salary, bonus compensation or fringe benefits after the date of termination, except the right to receive benefits which have become vested under any benefit plan or to which Executive is entitled as a matter of law.

 

(b)           Resignation for Good Reason or Termination Without Cause. If Executive (i) resigns his employment for Good Reason or (ii) is terminated by Company without Cause, and (iii) executes the Company’s standard release of claims agreement, then, immediately following the date of Executive’s termination of employment and the exhaustion of any revocation period contained in said release, Company will continue payment of Executive’s Salary (at the same rate existing prior to the termination) for a period of six (6) months (“the Severance Period”) pursuant to Focus’ normal payroll practices. In addition, (i) Focus shall either pay directly or reimburse Executive for premiums incurred in connection with continuation of coverage under the Company’s health, dental, disability and life insurance plans to which Executive is entitled in accordance with applicable law for the Severance Period and (ii) Focus shall pay Executive all bonus compensation otherwise due for the applicable fiscal year of termination, prorated to the date of termination of employment; provided, however, such bonus compensation shall be payable only in accordance with and at the times of the regularly scheduled bonus compensation payment that Executive would have otherwise been subject to prior to termination and (iii) any and all unvested stock options and/or restricted stock in

 

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Executive’s name shall immediately become fully vested and exercisable, provided that, regardless of the terms of any option or stock purchase agreement between the Company and Executive, absent a separate signed written agreement between Company and Executive which specifically references this provision of this Agreement, no exercise shall occur more than six months after such termination and in no event after the expiration of such option. In the event of Executive’s subsequent death after his termination by Focus without Cause or by Executive or for Good Reason, Focus shall continue to pay the same payments and benefits as to which Executive was entitled at the date of his death to Executive’s surviving spouse, or if Executive is unmarried at the time, then to Executive’s estate.

 

(c)           Termination in the Event of Death or Disability. If Executive’s employment terminates due to Executive’s death or if Focus terminates Executive’s employment due to Executive’s Disability, then Focus will pay Executive’s salary to Executive or his legal representative for the remainder of the month in which his employment is so terminated. In the circumstance described in the immediately preceding sentence, Executive, his estate or his qualified representative(s) will be entitled to receive all applicable Disability and other benefits, such as continued health or Disability coverage or life insurance proceeds, provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of any health, life, disability, or other Company benefit plans or in accordance with applicable law. In addition, bonus compensation shall be calculated and paid in the manner described in Section 8(b) above.

 

(d)           Suspension of Payment. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if Executive is in violation of any provision of Section 9, 10, 11 or 12 below, Focus shall have no obligation to make payment(s) under Section 8(b) of this Agreement if Focus has determined in good faith that such a violation(s) has occurred or is occurring. If it is later established through arbitration or other judicial proceeding that no such violation occurred, Focus shall agree to pay to Executive any such amount withheld from or not paid during such period.

 

(e)           No Mitigation. Executive will be under no obligation to mitigate damages by seeking other employment, and there will be no offset against the amounts due Executive under this Agreement, except as specifically provided in Section 8(d) above or for any other claims which Focus may have against Executive.

 

(f)            Change of Control. If (A) there is a “Change of Control” of Focus, as defined in this Agreement, and (B) (i) Executive is terminated by Focus for any reason other than for “Cause,” or (ii) Executive terminates his employment for “Good Reason,” in each case within twelve (12) months of the date of such Change of Control transaction, then Executive shall, after the execution of the Company’s standard release of claims agreement and the exhaustion of any revocation period contained in such release, be entitled to a continuation of salary, bonus compensation and full benefits for six (6) full months following the effective date of such termination (“the Change of Control Severance Period”). Upon such termination, notwithstanding any provision of any other agreement between Company and Executive, any and all unvested Company stock or options in Executive’s name shall immediately vest in full and be exercisable, provided that, regardless of the terms of any option or stock purchase agreement between the Company and Executive, absent a separate signed written agreement between Company and

 

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Executive which specifically references this provision of this Agreement, no exercise shall occur more than six months after such termination and in no event after the expiration of such option. All salary, bonus, other Company compensation payments and other benefits shall be made or provided, as applicable, in accordance with the existing payment and benefit schedules or policies of Focus at the time of such termination. For purposes of this Change of Control provision, during the Change of Control Severance Period, Executive shall not be obligated to perform any duties but he shall remain bound by all of his other common law and contractual obligations hereunder.

 

(g)           Survival of Provisions. The obligations of confidentiality and assignment of inventions under Section 9 and the obligations of Confidential Information and assignment of inventions, non-solicitation and non-disparagement under Sections 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 hereof shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

 

9.             Confidential Information and Assignment of Inventions.

 

(a)           Executive will not disclose to a third party or use for his personal benefit confidential information of Focus. “Confidential Information” means any information used or useful in Focus’ business that is not generally known outside of Focus and that is proprietary to Focus relating to any aspect of Focus’ existing or reasonably foreseeable business which is disclosed to Executive or conceived, discovered or developed by Executive. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: product designs including drawings and sketches, manufacturing materials, plant layouts, tooling, sales marketing plans or proposals, customer information, customer lists, raw material sources, manufacturing processes, price, financial, accounting and cost information, clinical data, administrative techniques and documents and information designated by Focus as “Confidential.” Executive shall also comply with the terms of any Confidentiality Agreement by which Focus is bound to a third party as well as the Company’s Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement.

 

(b)           Executive grants to Focus the exclusive ownership of all reports, drawings, blueprints, data writings, and technical information made by Executive alone or with others during the term of his employment, whether or not made or prepared in the course of his employment, that relate to apparatus, compositions of matter or methods pertaining to Focus business. Executive acknowledges that all such reports, drawings, blueprints, data writings and technical information are the property of Focus.

 

(c)           Executive will promptly disclose to Focus in writing all inventions and proprietary information which he alone or with others conceives, generates, or reduces to practice, during or after working hours while an employee of Focus and for six (6) months following Executive’s termination of employment with respect to work performed by Executive for Focus. All such inventions and proprietary information shall be the exclusive property of Focus and are assigned to Focus. This Agreement shall not apply to any invention for which no equipment, supplies, facility, or trade secret information of Focus was used, and which was developed entirely on Executive’s time, and (1) which does not relate (a) directly to the business of Focus, or (b) to Focus’ actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (2) which does not result from any work performed by Executive for Focus.

 

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(d)           At Focus’ expense, Executive shall give Focus all assistance it reasonably requires to perfect, protect, and use its rights to inventions and proprietary information. In particular, but without limitation, Executive will sign all documents, do all things, and supply all information that Focus may deem necessary or desirable to (1) transfer or record the transfer of Executive’s entire right, title and interest in inventions and proprietary information; and (2) enable Focus to obtain patent, copyright, or trademark protection for inventions anywhere in the world. Executive understands that the provisions of this Section 9 do not apply to any invention which qualifies fully under the provisions of California Labor Code Section 2870 (attached hereto as Exhibit B).

 

10.           Non-Competition. During the Term, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an Executive, consultant, agent, principal, partner, stockholder (except in a publicly held company), corporate officer, director, or in any other individual or representative capacity, engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the then current or anticipated business of Focus.

 

11.           Non-Solicitation. In addition to any obligations Executive may have under separate written agreement with Company attached hereto as Exhibit C, during the Term of his employment with Focus and any Severance Period or Change of Control Severance Period, and for a period of one (1) year after termination of such employment or end of any Severance Period or Change of Control Severance Period, whichever is later, Executive will not, directly or indirectly, solicit, hire or otherwise engage, on his own behalf or on behalf of another person or entity, the services of any person who is an employee of Focus.

 

12.           Non-Disparagement. During and after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Executive shall not make any negative or disparaging remarks or comments (either oral or written) about Focus, its affiliated or related companies, or any other foregoing entity’s directors, officers, employees, agents, services or products, and Focus agrees not to make any negative or disparaging remarks or comments (either oral or written) about Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the parties is entitled accurately to describe their past relationship to potential employers, partners or affiliates of Executive or potential partners or affiliates of Focus.

 

13.           Arbitration.

 

(a) Any controversy between Focus and Executive involving the construction or application of any of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement or the breach thereof shall be settled by final and binding arbitration by a single arbitrator to be held in Santa Clara, California, in accordance with the National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association (AAA Rules) then in effect. The arbitrator selected shall have the authority to grant Executive or the Company or both all remedies otherwise available by law, including injunctions.

 

(b)           Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the AAA Rules, the arbitration shall provide (i) for written discovery and depositions adequate to give the Parties access to documents and witnesses that are essential to the dispute and (ii) for a written decision by the arbitrator that includes the essential findings and conclusions upon which the decision is based. Consistent with applicable law, Executive and the Company

 

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shall each bear his or its own costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in conducting the arbitration and, except in such disputes where Executive asserts a claim otherwise under a state or federal statute prohibiting discrimination in employment (“a Statutory Discrimination Claim”), or where otherwise required by law, shall split equally the fees and administrative costs charged by the arbitrator and AAA. In disputes where Executive asserts a Statutory Discrimination Claim against the Company, or where otherwise required by law, Executive shall be required to pay only the AAA filing fee to the extent such filing fee does not exceed the fee to file a complaint in state or federal court. The Company shall pay the balance of the arbitrator’s fees and administrative costs.

 

(c)           The decision of the arbitrators will be final, conclusive and binding on the Parties to the arbitration. The prevailing party in the arbitration, as determined by the arbitrator, shall be entitled to recover his or its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including the costs or fees charged by the arbitrator and AAA. In disputes where Executive asserts a Statutory Discrimination Claim, reasonable attorneys’ fees shall be awarded by the arbitrator based on the same standard as such fees would be awarded if the Statutory Discrimination Claim had been asserted in state or federal court. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s decision in any court having jurisdiction.

 

14.           Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms will have the meaning set forth below:

 

(a)           Cause. “Cause” means that Executive has: (i) committed an act of dishonesty, fraud or breach of trust involving the business of Focus; (ii) willfully failed to follow any material policy or material instructions of Focus, his or her supervisor or its CEO provided such are lawful and not a violation of public policy; (iii) been indicted for or convicted of any felony; (iv) engaged in any gross misconduct, such as sexual harassment, material violations of applicable law or defalcations in the performance of or in connection with the Executive’s duties or employment by Focus; or (v) otherwise breached material obligations under this Agreement.

 

(b)           Change in Control. “Change in Control” means a change in control of Focus of a nature that would be required to be reported on form 8-K under SEC regulations pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”); provided, that, without limiting the foregoing, a “Change in Control” shall be deemed to have occurred at such times as (i) any person is or becomes a “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of Focus’ outstanding securities ordinarily possessing the right to vote for the election of directors; (ii) there ceases to be a majority of the Board of Directors comprised of the individuals described in the next sentence, or (iii) Focus disposes of all or substantially all of its assets. For purpose of this paragraph, “Board of Directors” shall mean individuals who on the date hereof constituted the Board of Directors and any new directors who subsequently are elected or nominated for election by majority of the directors who held such office immediately prior to Change in Control. The foregoing shall not apply to an internal reorganization of the Company.

 

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(c)           Disability. “Disability” means that Executive satisfies the conditions to be eligible for benefits under the disability plan maintained by Focus, whether or not Executive is then covered by such plan.

 

(d)           Good Reason. “Good Reason” means Focus, without Executive’s consent: (i) during the Term of his employment at Focus, requires Executive to relocate his principal residence more then fifty (50) miles from such officer’s principal residence on the Commencement Date of this Agreement; or (ii) a substantial change in Executive’s duties and responsibilities; or (iii) at any time reduces Executive’s base compensation or material reduction in benefits in a manner which does not proportionally apply to other senior executives; or (iv) at any time otherwise materially breaches its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that upon notification of a “Good Reason” event, Focus shall have thirty (30) days from its receipt of notice of such Good Reason to remedy and cure such event, in which case of remedy or cure, the Good Reason shall be deemed to be null and void.

 

15.           Miscellaneous.

 

(a)           Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and any other agreement specifically referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes, merges and voids all previous agreements, representations and warranties, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. All other prior employment agreement(s) between Executive and Focus are hereby terminated and of no further force or effect. Except as otherwise provided herein to Executive’s benefit, this Agreement shall not amend, modify, supersede or otherwise affect the terms of any stock or option agreement(s), stock sale or sale restriction agreement(s) and any confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-competition and inventions agreement(s) to which Executive is a party with Focus.

 

(b)           No Oral Modifications. This Agreement may only be modified in a writing signed by the Executive and an officer of Focus expressly authorized by Focus to modify this Agreement.

 

(c)           Personal Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Focus. This Agreement shall be binding upon Executive, his heirs and personal and legal representative. This Agreement may not be assigned by Executive.

 

(d)           No Waiver. No failure by either party to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right or remedy under this Agreement will operate as a waiver; nor will any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy. The covenants and agreements set forth herein may be waived only by a written instrument executed by the party waiving compliance. Any such waiver shall only be effective in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it was given and shall not be deemed a waiver of any other provision hereof or of the same breach or default upon any recurrence thereof.

 

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money for the Executive’s’ Term of employment, were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or are otherwise breached or threatened to be breached. In the event of any breach or threatened breach, Executive acknowledges that damages will be insufficient remedy to Focus in the event of a violation of Section 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 of this Agreement, and in the event of such breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, Focus shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, without the necessity of posting bond, through a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of such Sections in addition to any other rights or remedies available to Focus.

 

(f)            Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company, its successors and assigns and any such successor or assignee shall be deemed substituted for the Company under the terms of this Agreement for all purposes. As used herein, “successor” and “assignee” shall include any person, firm, corporation or other business entity which at any time, whether by purchase, merger or otherwise, directly or indirectly acquires the Company or to which the Company assigns the Agreement by operation of law or otherwise.

 

(g)           Survival. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, the covenants and obligations set forth in Sections 6, 8 (including the applicability thereto of Sections 3 and 4), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 shall survive any termination of this Agreement or Executive’s employment hereunder until such covenants and agreements are fully satisfied and require no further performance or forbearance, or the rights of a party expire on the specific date by the terms hereof.

 

(h)           Adjustment of Restrictions. If any provision of Section 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 of this Agreement is found by a court or arbitrator to be unenforceable under applicable law because one or more provisions are over broad or otherwise not enforceable in the form as set forth herein, then the court or arbitrator shall have the power to revise the terms of this Agreement to the extent necessary to make the provisions hereof enforceable.

 

(i)            Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without giving effect to the conflicts of law provisions of any jurisdiction which would cause this Agreement to be governed by the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of California.

 

(j)            Counterparts and Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. The counterparts of this Agreement and any schedules and exhibits hereto, if any, may be executed and delivered by facsimile signature by any of the parties to any other party and the receiving party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and delivered by facsimile as if the original had been received.

 

(k)           Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by both parties, and no

 

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presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS OF THIS AGREEMENT, the parties have signed below.

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE

 

 

 

/s/ Michael Conway

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: March 31, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS INC.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Brett Moyer

 

 

 

 

Its: President & CEO

 

 

 

Dated: March 31, 2005

 

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EX-10.49 8 a06-2037_1ex10d49.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.49

 

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

 

This EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made effective as of the 24th day of February 2005 by and between Focus Enhancements Inc, a Delaware corporation, with its principal offices in Campbell, California (hereinafter “Focus” or the “Company”), and Peter Mor an individual and a resident of California (“Executive”).

 

RECITALS

 

A.            Executive is currently employed by Focus and either (i) does not have an employment agreement with the Company, or (ii) is willing to terminate and supercede such employment agreement to enter into this Agreement in consideration of the additional rights and benefits set forth herein.

 

B.            Focus desires to enter into this Agreement on and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement to secure the additional covenants of Executive as set forth herein and to provide the additional rights and benefits to Executive in consideration of Executive’s obligations hereunder.

 

AGREEMENT

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals, each of which is incorporated by this reference as an essential term, the covenants, conditions and other terms hereof, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, agree as follows:

 

1.             Employment. Focus shall employ Executive and Executive accepts full time employment as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations – Systems Group for the term of this Agreement and on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

 

2.             Duties and Responsibilities. During the term of this Agreement, Executive shall devote substantially all of his time, energy and skills to performing the duties and responsibilities as Senior Vice President of Research and Development and Operations – Systems Group and such other duties as the Chief Executive Officer or Board of Directors may require from time to time. Executive shall work faithfully and to the best of his ability and efforts promoting the business interests of Focus. Executive will discharge his duties at all times in accordance with any and all policies of Focus and will report to, and be subject to the direction of, the Chief Executive Officer or President of Focus, except that it is understood Executive shall also work independently with the Board of Directors as required by the Board. Executive shall be considered a key employee of the Company.

 

3.             Compensation. Executive’s base annual salary upon signing this Agreement shall be $200,000. Executive’s performance shall be reviewed annually thereafter. Adjustments in salary may be made from time to time in the sole discretion of the Board of Directors. Salary shall be paid in arrears in accordance with Company’s standard pay policy.

 

4.             Bonus Compensation. Executive shall be eligible to earn bonus compensation in each fiscal year ending December 31 during the term. Subject to the achievement of the goals

 

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identified in Exhibit A as determined by Company in its reasonable discretion, the bonus compensation shall be calculated and paid in accordance with Exhibit A. Executive’s target bonus compensation shall be 25% of Executive’s annual base salary, in proportion of Executive’s period of employment during the applicable year (measured on a 365 day/year basis). Exhibit A shall be revised by the Company for each such fiscal year during the term of this Agreement; provided, however, once the Board of Directors establishes a bonus compensation plan with respect to Executive for any fiscal year, no revision shall thereafter occur without the written consent of the Executive. All bonus payments shall be verified against and payable one week following publication of the Company’s quarterly earnings release or Form 10-K (Q). The parties expressly contemplate that Exhibit A will change from year to year. Each new Exhibit A shall be attached hereto. To be eligible for payment, Executive must be employed by Focus on the date the bonus payment is due; provided, however, if Executive is not employed on the date the bonus is due because of (i) Executive’s voluntary termination, or (ii) Executive’s involuntary termination by Focus for Cause, then the bonus will be paid but only in proportion to Executive’s period of employment during the applicable year in relation to a 365 day year. In addition, for purposes of this provision, termination of employment due to Executive’s death shall be deemed an involuntary termination without Cause.

 

5.             Executive Benefits.

 

(a)           Vacation. Executive shall receive a minimum of 15 business days of paid vacation and thereafter consistent with the Company’s vacation policy, during each year of this Agreement (pro rata). Executive may be absent from his employment for vacation only at such times the Executive notifies the Employer’s President and CEO of the planned vacation at least 10 (ten) days in advance. Unused vacation will carry over from one year to the next but the maximum amount of vacation, which can accrue (unused) at any one time, shall not exceed 20 business days. Unused vacation will not be paid in the form of cash, except upon termination of employment.

 

(b)           Benefits. Executive shall be eligible to participate in any and all benefit plans generally provided by the Company, on the same basis as same are made available to other executives, including health, disability and life insurance coverage should Executive elect to participate in any such plans.

 

6.             Expenses. Focus shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable business expenses incurred by Executive pursuant to Company policies (as adopted from time to time); provided that Executive complies with any established policy and procedure for the reimbursement of such expenses, including, but not limited to, submitting an appropriate expense report.

 

7.             Term and Termination.

 

(a)           Specified Period. The Initial Term of this Agreement shall be one year starting on the Commencement Date. (“Initial Term”)

 

(b)           Succeeding Term. This Agreement shall automatically renew without lapse, after the Initial Term for additional one-year periods (each a “Succeeding Term”), unless (i) written notice of non renewal is given by Focus to Executive at least thirty (30) days before such applicable anniversary or (ii) unless earlier (a) terminated upon the written

 

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mutual agreement of the Executive and Focus, or (b) pursuant to the events and/or occurrences set forth below. Collectively, the Initial Term and Succeeding Term are referred to as the “Term.” This Agreement and Executive’s employment may be terminated:

 

(i)            By Executive for “Good Reason” (as defined below) upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to Focus;

 

(ii)           By Executive at any time without Good Reason upon fourteen (14) days advance written notice;

 

(iii)          By Focus for “Cause” (as defined below) immediately upon written notice to Executive;

 

(iv)          By Focus in the event of Executive’s “Disability” (as defined below);

 

(v)           Automatically upon Executive’s death;

 

(vi)          By Focus at any time, with or without notice, as specified by Focus, for any reason other than termination for Cause or Disability (“without Cause”).

 

8.             Consequences of Termination.

 

(a)           Termination for Cause or Resignation Without Good Reason. If (i) Executive’s employment is terminated by Focus for “Cause” or (ii) Executive resigns without Good Reason, then (x) Focus shall pay the Executive his base salary, as described in Section 3 above, to the date of termination, and commissions earned through the date of termination as defined by the applicable commission plan then in effect and (y) Executive shall not be entitled to any other salary, bonus compensation or fringe benefits after the date of termination, except the right to receive benefits which have become vested under any benefit plan or to which Executive is entitled as a matter of law.

 

(b)           Resignation for Good Reason or Termination Without Cause. If Executive (i) resigns his employment for Good Reason or (ii) is terminated by Company without Cause, and (iii) executes the Company’s standard release of claims agreement, then, immediately following the date of Executive’s termination of employment and the exhaustion of any revocation period contained in said release, Company will continue payment of Executive’s Salary (at the same rate existing prior to the termination) for a period of six (6) months (“the Severance Period”) pursuant to Focus’ normal payroll practices. In addition, (i) Focus shall either pay directly or reimburse Executive for premiums incurred in connection with continuation of coverage under the Company’s health, dental, disability and life insurance plans to which Executive is entitled in accordance with applicable law for the Severance Period and (ii) Focus shall pay Executive all bonus compensation otherwise due for the applicable fiscal year of termination, prorated to the date of termination of employment; provided, however, such bonus compensation shall be payable only in accordance with and at the times of the regularly scheduled bonus compensation payment that Executive would have otherwise been subject to prior to termination and (iii) any and all unvested stock options and/or restricted stock in

 

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Executive’s name shall immediately become fully vested and exercisable, provided that, regardless of the terms of any option or stock purchase agreement between the Company and Executive, absent a separate signed written agreement between Company and Executive which specifically references this provision of this Agreement, no exercise shall occur more than six months after such termination and in no event after the expiration of such option. In the event of Executive’s subsequent death after his termination by Focus without Cause or by Executive or for Good Reason, Focus shall continue to pay the same payments and benefits as to which Executive was entitled at the date of his death to Executive’s surviving spouse, or if Executive is unmarried at the time, then to Executive’s estate.

 

(c)           Termination in the Event of Death or Disability. If Executive’s employment terminates due to Executive’s death or if Focus terminates Executive’s employment due to Executive’s Disability, then Focus will pay Executive’s salary to Executive or his legal representative for the remainder of the month in which his employment is so terminated. In the circumstance described in the immediately preceding sentence, Executive, his estate or his qualified representative(s) will be entitled to receive all applicable Disability and other benefits, such as continued health or Disability coverage or life insurance proceeds, provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of any health, life, disability, or other Company benefit plans or in accordance with applicable law. In addition, bonus compensation shall be calculated and paid in the manner described in Section 8(b) above.

 

(d)           Suspension of Payment. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if Executive is in violation of any provision of Section 9, 10, 11 or 12 below, Focus shall have no obligation to make payment(s) under Section 8(b) of this Agreement if Focus has determined in good faith that such a violation(s) has occurred or is occurring. If it is later established through arbitration or other judicial proceeding that no such violation occurred, Focus shall agree to pay to Executive any such amount withheld from or not paid during such period.

 

(e)           No Mitigation. Executive will be under no obligation to mitigate damages by seeking other employment, and there will be no offset against the amounts due Executive under this Agreement, except as specifically provided in Section 8(d) above or for any other claims which Focus may have against Executive.

 

(f)            Change of Control. If (A) there is a “Change of Control” of Focus, as defined in this Agreement, and (B) (i) Executive is terminated by Focus for any reason other than for “Cause,” or (ii) Executive terminates his employment for “Good Reason,” in each case within twelve (12) months of the date of such Change of Control transaction, then Executive shall, after the execution of the Company’s standard release of claims agreement and the exhaustion of any revocation period contained in such release, be entitled to a continuation of salary, bonus compensation and full benefits for six (6) full months following the effective date of such termination (“the Change of Control Severance Period”). Upon such termination, notwithstanding any provision of any other agreement between Company and Executive, any and all unvested Company stock or options in Executive’s name shall immediately vest in full and be exercisable, provided that, regardless of the terms of any option or stock purchase agreement between the Company and Executive, absent a separate signed written agreement between Company and

 

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Executive which specifically references this provision of this Agreement, no exercise shall occur more than six months after such termination and in no event after the expiration of such option. All salary, bonus, other Company compensation payments and other benefits shall be made or provided, as applicable, in accordance with the existing payment and benefit schedules or policies of Focus at the time of such termination. For purposes of this Change of Control provision, during the Change of Control Severance Period, Executive shall not be obligated to perform any duties but he shall remain bound by all of his other common law and contractual obligations hereunder.

 

(g)           Survival of Provisions. The obligations of confidentiality and assignment of inventions under Section 9 and the obligations of Confidential Information and assignment of inventions, non-solicitation and non-disparagement under Sections 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 hereof shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

 

9.             Confidential Information and Assignment of Inventions.

 

(a)           Executive will not disclose to a third party or use for his personal benefit confidential information of Focus. “Confidential Information” means any information used or useful in Focus’ business that is not generally known outside of Focus and that is proprietary to Focus relating to any aspect of Focus’ existing or reasonably foreseeable business which is disclosed to Executive or conceived, discovered or developed by Executive. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to: product designs including drawings and sketches, manufacturing materials, plant layouts, tooling, sales marketing plans or proposals, customer information, customer lists, raw material sources, manufacturing processes, price, financial, accounting and cost information, clinical data, administrative techniques and documents and information designated by Focus as “Confidential.” Executive shall also comply with the terms of any Confidentiality Agreement by which Focus is bound to a third party as well as the Company’s Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement.

 

(b)           Executive grants to Focus the exclusive ownership of all reports, drawings, blueprints, data writings, and technical information made by Executive alone or with others during the term of his employment, whether or not made or prepared in the course of his employment, that relate to apparatus, compositions of matter or methods pertaining to Focus business. Executive acknowledges that all such reports, drawings, blueprints, data writings and technical information are the property of Focus.

 

(c)           Executive will promptly disclose to Focus in writing all inventions and proprietary information which he alone or with others conceives, generates, or reduces to practice, during or after working hours while an employee of Focus and for six (6) months following Executive’s termination of employment with respect to work performed by Executive for Focus. All such inventions and proprietary information shall be the exclusive property of Focus and are assigned to Focus. This Agreement shall not apply to any invention for which no equipment, supplies, facility, or trade secret information of Focus was used, and which was developed entirely on Executive’s time, and (1) which does not relate (a) directly to the business of Focus, or (b) to Focus’ actual or demonstrably anticipated research or development, or (2) which does not result from any work performed by Executive for Focus.

 

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(d)           At Focus’ expense, Executive shall give Focus all assistance it reasonably requires to perfect, protect, and use its rights to inventions and proprietary information. In particular, but without limitation, Executive will sign all documents, do all things, and supply all information that Focus may deem necessary or desirable to (1) transfer or record the transfer of Executive’s entire right, title and interest in inventions and proprietary information; and (2) enable Focus to obtain patent, copyright, or trademark protection for inventions anywhere in the world. Executive understands that the provisions of this Section 9 do not apply to any invention which qualifies fully under the provisions of California Labor Code Section 2870 (attached hereto as Exhibit B).

 

10.           Non-Competition. During the Term, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, either as an Executive, consultant, agent, principal, partner, stockholder (except in a publicly held company), corporate officer, director, or in any other individual or representative capacity, engage or participate in any business that is in competition in any manner whatsoever with the then current or anticipated business of Focus.

 

11.           Non-Solicitation. In addition to any obligations Executive may have under separate written agreement with Company attached hereto as Exhibit C, during the Term of his employment with Focus and any Severance Period or Change of Control Severance Period, and for a period of one (1) year after termination of such employment or end of any Severance Period or Change of Control Severance Period, whichever is later, Executive will not, directly or indirectly, solicit, hire or otherwise engage, on his own behalf or on behalf of another person or entity, the services of any person who is an employee of Focus.

 

12.           Non-Disparagement. During and after the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Executive shall not make any negative or disparaging remarks or comments (either oral or written) about Focus, its affiliated or related companies, or any other foregoing entity’s directors, officers, employees, agents, services or products, and Focus agrees not to make any negative or disparaging remarks or comments (either oral or written) about Executive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each of the parties is entitled accurately to describe their past relationship to potential employers, partners or affiliates of Executive or potential partners or affiliates of Focus.

 

13.           Arbitration.

 

(a) Any controversy between Focus and Executive involving the construction or application of any of the terms, provisions or conditions of this Agreement or the breach thereof shall be settled by final and binding arbitration by a single arbitrator to be held in Santa Clara, California, in accordance with the National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes of the American Arbitration Association (AAA Rules) then in effect. The arbitrator selected shall have the authority to grant Executive or the Company or both all remedies otherwise available by law, including injunctions.

 

(b)           Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the AAA Rules, the arbitration shall provide (i) for written discovery and depositions adequate to give the Parties access to documents and witnesses that are essential to the dispute and (ii) for a written decision by the arbitrator that includes the essential findings and conclusions upon which the decision is based. Consistent with applicable law, Executive and the Company

 

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shall each bear his or its own costs and attorneys’ fees incurred in conducting the arbitration and, except in such disputes where Executive asserts a claim otherwise under a state or federal statute prohibiting discrimination in employment (“a Statutory Discrimination Claim”), or where otherwise required by law, shall split equally the fees and administrative costs charged by the arbitrator and AAA. In disputes where Executive asserts a Statutory Discrimination Claim against the Company, or where otherwise required by law, Executive shall be required to pay only the AAA filing fee to the extent such filing fee does not exceed the fee to file a complaint in state or federal court. The Company shall pay the balance of the arbitrator’s fees and administrative costs.

 

(c)           The decision of the arbitrators will be final, conclusive and binding on the Parties to the arbitration. The prevailing party in the arbitration, as determined by the arbitrator, shall be entitled to recover his or its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including the costs or fees charged by the arbitrator and AAA. In disputes where Executive asserts a Statutory Discrimination Claim, reasonable attorneys’ fees shall be awarded by the arbitrator based on the same standard as such fees would be awarded if the Statutory Discrimination Claim had been asserted in state or federal court. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s decision in any court having jurisdiction.

 

14.           Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms will have the meaning set forth below:

 

(a)           Cause. “Cause” means that Executive has: (i) committed an act of dishonesty, fraud or breach of trust involving the business of Focus; (ii) willfully failed to follow any material policy or material instructions of Focus, his or her supervisor or its CEO provided such are lawful and not a violation of public policy; (iii) been indicted for or convicted of any felony; (iv) engaged in any gross misconduct, such as sexual harassment, material violations of applicable law or defalcations in the performance of or in connection with the Executive’s duties or employment by Focus; or (v) otherwise breached material obligations under this Agreement.

 

(b)           Change in Control. “Change in Control” means a change in control of Focus of a nature that would be required to be reported on form 8-K under SEC regulations pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”); provided, that, without limiting the foregoing, a “Change in Control” shall be deemed to have occurred at such times as (i) any person is or becomes a “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of Focus’ outstanding securities ordinarily possessing the right to vote for the election of directors; (ii) there ceases to be a majority of the Board of Directors comprised of the individuals described in the next sentence, or (iii) Focus disposes of all or substantially all of its assets. For purpose of this paragraph, “Board of Directors” shall mean individuals who on the date hereof constituted the Board of Directors and any new directors who subsequently are elected or nominated for election by majority of the directors who held such office immediately prior to Change in Control. The foregoing shall not apply to an internal reorganization of the Company.

 

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(c)           Disability. “Disability” means that Executive satisfies the conditions to be eligible for benefits under the disability plan maintained by Focus, whether or not Executive is then covered by such plan.

 

(d)           Good Reason. “Good Reason” means Focus, without Executive’s consent: (i) during the Term of his employment at Focus, requires Executive to relocate his principal residence more then fifty (50) miles from such officer’s principal residence on the Commencement Date of this Agreement; or (ii) a substantial change in Executive’s duties and responsibilities; or (iii) at any time reduces Executive’s base compensation or material reduction in benefits in a manner which does not proportionally apply to other senior executives; or (iv) at any time otherwise materially breaches its obligations under this Agreement; provided, however, that upon notification of a “Good Reason” event, Focus shall have thirty (30) days from its receipt of notice of such Good Reason to remedy and cure such event, in which case of remedy or cure, the Good Reason shall be deemed to be null and void.

 

15.           Miscellaneous.

 

(a)           Entire Agreement. This Agreement, and any other agreement specifically referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes, merges and voids all previous agreements, representations and warranties, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. All other prior employment agreement(s) between Executive and Focus are hereby terminated and of no further force or effect. Except as otherwise provided herein to Executive’s benefit, this Agreement shall not amend, modify, supersede or otherwise affect the terms of any stock or option agreement(s), stock sale or sale restriction agreement(s) and any confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-competition and inventions agreement(s) to which Executive is a party with Focus.

 

(b)           No Oral Modifications. This Agreement may only be modified in a writing signed by the Executive and an officer of Focus expressly authorized by Focus to modify this Agreement.

 

(c)           Personal Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Focus. This Agreement shall be binding upon Executive, his heirs and personal and legal representative. This Agreement may not be assigned by Executive.

 

(d)           No Waiver. No failure by either party to exercise, and no delay in exercising, any right or remedy under this Agreement will operate as a waiver; nor will any single or partial exercise of any right or remedy preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy. The covenants and agreements set forth herein may be waived only by a written instrument executed by the party waiving compliance. Any such waiver shall only be effective in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which it was given and shall not be deemed a waiver of any other provision hereof or of the same breach or default upon any recurrence thereof.

 

(e)           Specific Performance. The parties agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement, other than the payment of

 

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money for the Executive’s’ Term of employment, were not performed in accordance with their specific terms or are otherwise breached or threatened to be breached. In the event of any breach or threatened breach, Executive acknowledges that damages will be insufficient remedy to Focus in the event of a violation of Section 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 of this Agreement, and in the event of such breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, Focus shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, without the necessity of posting bond, through a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of such Sections in addition to any other rights or remedies available to Focus.

 

(f)            Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company, its successors and assigns and any such successor or assignee shall be deemed substituted for the Company under the terms of this Agreement for all purposes. As used herein, “successor” and “assignee” shall include any person, firm, corporation or other business entity which at any time, whether by purchase, merger or otherwise, directly or indirectly acquires the Company or to which the Company assigns the Agreement by operation of law or otherwise.

 

(g)           Survival. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement, upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason, the covenants and obligations set forth in Sections 6, 8 (including the applicability thereto of Sections 3 and 4), 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 shall survive any termination of this Agreement or Executive’s employment hereunder until such covenants and agreements are fully satisfied and require no further performance or forbearance, or the rights of a party expire on the specific date by the terms hereof.

 

(h)           Adjustment of Restrictions. If any provision of Section 9, 10, 11 and/or 12 of this Agreement is found by a court or arbitrator to be unenforceable under applicable law because one or more provisions are over broad or otherwise not enforceable in the form as set forth herein, then the court or arbitrator shall have the power to revise the terms of this Agreement to the extent necessary to make the provisions hereof enforceable.

 

(i)            Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California without giving effect to the conflicts of law provisions of any jurisdiction which would cause this Agreement to be governed by the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of California.

 

(j)            Counterparts and Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. The counterparts of this Agreement and any schedules and exhibits hereto, if any, may be executed and delivered by facsimile signature by any of the parties to any other party and the receiving party may rely on the receipt of such document so executed and delivered by facsimile as if the original had been received.

 

(k)           Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by both parties, and no

 

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presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

 

[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

 

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IN WITNESS OF THIS AGREEMENT, the parties have signed below.

 

 

EXECUTIVE

 

 

 

/s/ Peter Mor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dated: April 18, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS INC.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Brett Moyer

 

 

 

 

Its: President & CEO

 

 

 

Dated: April 18, 2005

 

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EX-10.50 9 a06-2037_1ex10d50.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.50

 

Managing Director Agreement

 

between

 

COMO Computer & Motion GmbH, Lise-Meitner-Str.15, 24223 Raisdorf/ Germany, represented by its sole shareholder, FOCUS Enhancements Inc., 1370 Dell Ave., Campbell CA 95008 USA, who is represented by Mr Brett Moyer, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

- hereinafter referred to as „Company” -

 

and

 

Mr Norman Schlomka

 

- hereinafter referred to as „Managing Director” -

 

Preamble

 

The shareholders at the shareholder’s meeting of the Company have resolved:

 

The individual appointed as Managing Director shall be Mr Norman Schlomka, born on [omitted], 1964 in [omitted], residing in [omitted].

 

He is entitled to exercise sole decision-making authority, subject to the terms of this Agreement, whether or not other managing directors are appointed. He shall be entitled to use the title: “Managing Director and Senior Vice President of COMO Computer and Motions GmbH; a Focus Enhancements Company”.

 

The parties to this employment contract resolve the following which shall replace the existing version of the Managing Director Agreement between the parties dated February 27, 2004 (including all Addendums to this Agreement) and become effective between the parties as of January 1, 2006:

 



 

§ 1

Duties and Responsibilities

 

1.                             The Managing Director is justified and required to exercise sole authority to represent the Company and to direct the affairs of the Company, as stipulated in this Agreement, the Articles of Association and Bylaws of the Company and under German law. He is also required to follow the directions and decisions arrived at by the shareholders’ meeting.

 

2.                             Within the scope of management duties, the Managing Director is responsible for carrying out the economic, financial, and organizational interests of the Company to the best of his ability.

 

3.                             It is incumbent upon the Managing Director to exercise due care of a reasonable and responsible businessperson.

 

4.                             The Managing Director shall be present at shareholder’s meetings if requested, he shall present a business report at such shareholder’s meeting, and, if requested, shall provide interim reports orally and/or in writing.

 

§ 2

Duty of Loyalty, Trade Secrets

 

1.                             The Managing Director has the duty of the strictest confidentiality vis-à-vis third parties with regard to all matters entrusted to him and any business, Company, or technical information and undertakings of an internal or confidential nature that affect the Company that he has knowledge of. This duty exists beyond termination of the employment relationship, including resignation or retirement

 

2.                             Business and Company related materials and information of all kinds (i.e., oral information, documents, contracts, notes, correspondence, reports, recipes, proceedings, calculations, among other materials, whether or not in their original, carbon, duplicate, or in draft form) including personal business notes may be used only in business matters for business purposes. In particular, it is prohibited, outside of the Company, to

 

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manufacture, to use, or to transfer to third parties calculations of costs, statistics, drafts, among other items, in the form of duplicates, copies, or excerpts.

 

3.                            Documents and other information referred to in Par. 2, which the Managing Director possesses within the scope of his working relationship with the Company, shall be stored with care, and shall be available at the request of the shareholders at any time, but shall in any case be returned to the Company no later than the termination of the employment relationship. The same principle applies for other objects in the possession or ownership of the Company.

 

4.                             The Managing Director does not have the authority to validate any rights of retention concerning the aforementioned materials and information.

 

§ 3

Legal Transactions Requiring Official Approval

 

1.                             The Managing Director must obtain approval from the shareholders at the shareholder’s meeting for the following activities:

 

a)                            Purchase, sale and/or mortgaging of any real property or buildings

 

b)                           Opening or closing of any branch offices

 

c)                            Participation in other enterprises, sale or lease of the Company or essential parts of the Company to third parties

 

d)                           Entering into a loan agreement or extension of credit

 

e)                            Entering into any rental or lease agreement for a term of more than one year or with a price term of more than EUR 15,000.00 per year.

 

f)                              Appointment of holders of general powers of attorney or authorized agents

 

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g)                           Entering into employment contracts with employees that provide for monthly wages exceeding EUR 6,000.00 or that guarantee a percentage of company profits

 

h)                           For all activities that exceed the boundaries of the normal course of business of the company, pursuant to the parameters laid out by § 116 HGB

 

i)                               Entering into any agreement purchase services or purchase inventory that exceeds EUR 25,000.00.

 

2.                             The shareholders may at any time eliminate or reduce the above-mentioned restrictions or restrict the Managing Director further.

 

§ 4

Performance, Secondary Occupations

 

1.                             Managing Director shall devote the full extent of his capacity for work, his knowledge, and his experiences to the Company.

 

2.                             The Managing Director is not bound by certain working hours; however, he should devote a minimum number of 8 working hours per day to the business of the Company. The Managing Director is obligated, at any time, and whenever and to what extent the best interests of the Company require it, to be available to fulfil his role as Managing Director.

 

3.                             The assumption of secondary roles in the employment field, whether compensated or uncompensated, of honorary posts, supervisory board membership, or other authorized seats requires the pre-approval of the shareholders at the shareholders’ meeting.

 

The same principle applies to publications and lectures which are related to the field of activity of the shareholders.

 

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4.                             The Managing Director, throughout the term of his employment contract, may not participate in any other venture that competes with the Company or engage in any business relationship with such competitor, whether self-employed or in the employment of another, whether directly or indirectly, nor on a foreign account, whether occasionally or professionally. The above principles apply also to participation or under-participation in an enterprise, a silent partnership, a consulting relationship, a favour or accommodation, a supervisory board (committee) involvement, or honorary post that competes with the Company. The non-compete provision shall not apply in the event of the Managing Director’s participation in securities ventures which are publicly traded and are obtained for the purpose of capital investment.

 

§ 5

Post-employment Non-Competition Agreement

 

1.                             The Managing Director is obligated, for a period of one year after the termination of the employment relationship to refrain from participating in any enterprise which is a competitor of the Company or any enterprise that is connected to such competitor, whether self-employed or in the employment of another, whether directly or indirectly, nor on a foreign account, whether occasionally or professionally. The above principles apply also to participation or under-participation in an enterprise, a silent partnership, a consulting relationship, a favour or accommodation, a supervisory board (committee) involvement, or honorary post that competes with the Company.

 

2.                             This non-compete provision shall not apply if this Agreement terminates upon extraordinary termination by the Managing Director caused by the Company or Focus Enhancements Inc. The non-compete provision shall also not apply in the event of the Managing Director’s participation in securities ventures which are publicly traded and are obtained for the purpose of capital investment.

 

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3.                             During the non-competition period stipulated in Par. 1 the Company shall pay compensation to the Managing Director in an amount equal to 50% of his average annual income over the previous year. This compensation shall be paid during the one year term of the non-compete agreement in monthly instalments. The amount of compensation shall be reduced by an amount equal gained by the Managing Director from the provision of his services to third parties during such non-compete period to the extent stipulated in Sec. 74c HGB. The card indicating the income tax/ social security contributions made by the Company must be presented by the Managing Director. If it is not presented, the aforementioned compensation of the Managing Director can not be claimed from the Company.

 

4.                             The Company is entitled to waive its non-compete rights stipulated in this § 5 in accordance with Sec. 75a HGB.

 

5.                             For each violation of the non-compete agreement, the Managing Director must pay a penalty for breach of contract in an amount equal to two times his earnings over the previous month. If no longer employed by the Company, the last monthly payment he received will serve the same purpose. In the event of a continuous breach of the non-compete agreement, each prohibited activity during a month will count as a separate breach of contract within the meaning of Par. 1.

 

§ 6

Earnings

 

1.                             The Managing Director shall receive as compensation for services rendered an annual gross salary of EUR 85,000.00 the net amount of which shall be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. The annual salary includes Christmas and vacation bonuses.

 

2.                             Managing Director shall be eligible to earn bonus compensation in each fiscal year ending each December 31 during the Term as defined in § 10. This bonus is subject to the achievement of the goals determined by the

 

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shareholders’ meeting in its reasonable discretion which will take place in each January of a respective calendar year during the Term of this Agreement. Managing Director’s maximum target bonus compensation shall be 30% of Managing Director’s annual base salary in proportion of Managing Director’s period of employment during the applicable year (measured on a 365 day/year basis). This bonus shall be revised by the Company for each such fiscal year during the Term of this Agreement. The parties expressly contemplate that the bonus will change from year to year.

 

If Managing Director is not employed on the date the commission or bonus payment is due because of (i) Managing Director’s voluntary termination, or (ii) Managing Director’s involuntary termination by the Company for cause, then no commission or bonus payment shall be due. In addition, for purposes of this provision, termination of employment due to Managing Director’s death shall be deemed an involuntary termination without cause.

 

3.                             All payments stipulated in this § 6 will be paid only in proportion to Managing Director’s period of employment during the applicable year in relation to a 365 day year.

 

4.                             The Managing Director is not entitled to receive compensation for hours worked, on Sundays, holidays, or any other time beyond normal working hours (overtime).

 

§ 7

Vacation

 

1.                             The Managing Director is entitled to an annual vacation of 30 working days, where Saturdays are not considered working days. The Managing shall take vacation with consideration of the Company’s business interests.

 

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2.                             Vacation not taken in any calendar year may only be carried forward to the next calendar year with the approval of the shareholders’ meeting, or if the vacation could not be taken in the preceding year due to the business of the Company requiring the presence of the Managing Director. Vacation carried forward must be taken by March 31 of the following calendar year. If vacation carried forward is not taken by March 31 of the aforementioned following calendar year, up to a maximum of 2 weeks (=10 working days) of such unused vacation will be paid out by the Company to the Managing Director based on his daily equivalent salary stipulated in § 6 Par.1.

 

§ 8

Other Benefits

 

1.                             The Company shall provide the Managing Director with a company car, chosen by the shareholders’ meeting, the make and model of which shall be, respectively, medium-sized, which also is intended for personal use. Any taxes, i.e. personal income taxes related to the convenience of operating the company car for personal use are the responsibility of the Managing Director.

 

2.                             Should the Managing Director be recalled from his position and/or is released from his duties as Managing Director or his employment relationship is terminated by expiration of the employment term, the Company is entitled to demand the return of the company car, without the obligation of compensating the Managing Director for any monetary expenses he incurred as a result of retaining the benefit of using the company car for personal purposes. The Managing Director does not have any legal right of retention in relation to the Company.

 

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§ 9

Expenses

 

1.                             The Company shall reimburse the Managing Director for travel expenses at the maximum rate permitted by taxes.

 

2.                             The Managing Director must be able to verify his expenses, in a manner and to the extent that expenses are usually verified.

 

§ 10

Term of Agreement

 

1.                           The term of this Agreement shall be two years after the Commencement Date (“Term”) unless earlier terminated by either party, giving a three-month written notice until the end of each calendar month; notwithstanding each party’s right to terminate this Agreement for cause.

 

2.                             Notice of termination must be given in writing. A revocation of appointment as Managing Director shall at the same time be deemed as termination of this Contract with notice period, provided that no termination for cause is made.

 

3.                             If Managing Director’s employment terminates due to Managing Director’s death, the Company will pay the Managing Director’s compensation to his legal heirs for a period of six months. Such compensation shall be calculated and paid in the manner described in § 6 of this Agreement.

 

4.                             In case of a termination of this Agreement by the Company without cause or in the event the Agreement is not renewed at its Term, the Managing Director will in addition to any other payments stipulated in this Agreement receive a severance payment in a total amount equivalent to 3 months basic salary as stipulated in § 6 Par. 1 of this Agreement which is to be paid by the Company in 3 equal monthly instalments each of them falling due on the last working day of each respective month following the termination.

 

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§ 11

Final Provisions

 

1.                             This Agreement, and any other agreement specifically referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter, and supersedes, merges and voids all previous agreements, representations and warranties, written or oral, between the parties with respect to such subject matter. It replaces the Managing Director Agreement entered into on February 27, 2004 between the parties.

 

2.                             This Agreement may only be modified in writing. Any changes to this Agreement require the written and express consent of the shareholders at a shareholder’s meeting.

 

3.                             If one of the provisions of this Agreement is held to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain valid, and the invalid provision shall be replaced by such valid one which has the closest admissible economic effect. The same shall apply in the event that the Contract is found to be incomplete.

 

4.                             In the event of disputes in connection with this Agreement the place of jurisdiction shall be the corporate seat of the Company.

 

5.                             This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

 

 

Campbell, CA, December 28, 2005

Raisdorf, 28.12.2005

(Place and Date)

(Place and Date)

 

 

 

 

/s/ Brett Moyer

 

/s/ Norman Schlomka

 

Company,

Managing Director

- represented by

 

Shareholders -

 

 

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EX-10.51 10 a06-2037_1ex10d51.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

EXHIBIT 10.51

 

BASE SALARIES OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

 

As of February 1, 2006, the Compensation Committee of Focus Enhancements Inc. (Focus) set the following base salaries (on an annual basis) for our named executive officers:

 

Brett Moyer
President and Chief Executive Officer

 

$

326,025

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Conway
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development

 

$

171,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas Hamilton
Executive Vice President and GM of Semiconductor Group

 

$

185,000

*

 

 

 

 

 

Peter Mor
Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations

 

$

210,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Williams
Executive Vice President of Finance & CFO

 

$

215,250

 

 


* Mr. Hamilton’s base salary was not adjusted. Mr. Hamilton’s salary is scheduled to be reviewed in July 2006.

 

Each of the named executive officers will be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus for 2006 between 25% and 50% of their base salary.

 

Like all employees of Focus, each of the named executive officers is also eligible to receive an allocation pursuant to Focus’ 401(k) Plan.

 

Each of the named executive officers is also eligible to participate in Focus’ Stock Incentive Plans.

 


EX-10.52 11 a06-2037_1ex10d52.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.52

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.

 

2000 Plan - Executive Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC., a Delaware Corporation (the “Company “) hereby grants to                (the “Optionee”) on this the                                 a Non-Qualified Stock Option to purchase                                 (###) shares (the “Option Shares”) of Common Stock, $0.01 par value (the “Common Stock”), at a price per share equaling the closing price of the Company’s common stock on its principle market on a per share basis on the date that the Plan (defined later herein) is approved by the shareholders of the Company. Both parties acknowledge that the Company previously entered an Executive Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement with Optionee having the same effective date and granting the right to purchase the same amount of shares of Company’s common stock (“Original Agreement”) where such Original Agreement contained language regarding the price of the option which was inconsistent with the intent of the parties. This Agreement shall replace the Original Agreement and upon execution hereof, and such Original Agreement shall immediately become null and void without recourse.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Optionee hereby agree as follows:

 

1.                                      Grant as Non-Qualified Option; Other Options. This Option is intended to be a Non-Qualified Option (rather than an incentive stock option), and the Board of Directors intends to take appropriate action, if necessary, to achieve this result. This Option is in addition to any other options heretofore or hereafter granted to the Optionee by the Company, but a duplicate original of this instrument shall not affect the grant on another option. This Agreement shall be subject in all respects to shareholder approval of the underlying option plan (“Plan”). If, for any reason, the Plan is not approved by the shareholders, this grant shall be voidable at the sole option of the Company.

 

2.                                      Vesting of Options. If the Optionee continues to serve the Company as an employee, officer, director, agent, advisor or consultant, including services as a member of the board of Advisors of the Company (such service is described herein as maintaining or being involved in a “Business Relationship” with the Company), then at the end of the first calendar month from the Granting Date, the Option shall vest to the extent of one thirty-sixth (1/36) of the Optioned Shares for each such one calendar month period that elapses from the Granting Date. Notwithstanding the cancellation of the Original Agreement, vesting shall begin on the effective date hereof.

 

The foregoing notwithstanding, this Option shall become immediately exercisable with respect to all the Option Shares purchasable hereunder if while the Optionee continues to maintain a Business Relationship with the Company in the event of a change of control as defined herein. For purposes of this agreement a “change in control” shall mean: (x) a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into, or the acquisition of the Company by, another entity (y) the sale of all or substantially all of the stock or assets of the Company in a transaction or series of related transactions such that the stockholders of the Company immediately prior to such event do not immediately after giving effect to such event beneficially own voting securities representing in the aggregate more than 80% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity or the entity purchasing such stock or assets (the “Surviving Entity”) or the members of the Board of Directors of the Company immediately prior to such event do not immediately after giving effect to such event constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Surviving Entity.

 

3                                         Termination of Business Relationship. If the Optionee ceases to maintain a Business

 

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Relationship with the Company (or any affiliated corporation) for any reason, no further installments of this Option shall become exercisable except as set forth in Section 2 above, and this Option shall terminate 90 days after the date the Business Relationship ceases, but in no event later than the scheduled expiration date. In such a case, the Optionee’s only rights to exercise options hereunder shall be those which are properly exercisable before the termination of this Option, and the Optionee may exercise this Option for the number of Option Shares which have vested and become exercisable prior to the date of termination.

 

4.                                      Death: Disability. If the Optionee dies while involved in a Business Relationship with the Company (or any affiliated corporation), this Option may be exercised, to the extent of the number of Option Shares with respect to which the Optionee could have exercised it on the date of his or her death, by his or her estate, personal representative or beneficiary to whom this Option has been assigned pursuant to Section 9, at any time within 180 days after the date of death, but not later than the scheduled expiration date. If the Optionee’s Business Relationship with the Company is terminated by reason of his disability, this Option may be exercised, to the extent of the number of Option Shares with respect to which the Optionee could have exercised it on the date the Business Relationship was terminated, at any time within 180 days after the date of such termination, but not later than the scheduled expiration date. At the expiration of such 180-day period or the scheduled expiration date, whichever is the earlier, this Option shall terminate and the only rights hereunder shall be those as to which the Option was properly exercised before such termination. For the purposes of this Option, the term “disability” shall mean “permanent and total disability” as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or successor statute.

 

5.                                      Partial Exercise. Exercise of this Option up to the extent above stated may be made in part at any time and from time to time within the above limits, except that this Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a share unless such exercise is with respect to the final installment of Option Shares subject to this Option and a fractional share (or cash in lieu thereof) must be issued to permit the Optionee to exercise completely such final installment. Any fractional share with respect to which an installment of this Option cannot be exercised because of the limitation contained in the preceding sentence shall remain subject to this Option and shall be available for later purchase by the Optionee in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

6.                                      Payment of Price. The Option price is payable in United States dollars only and must be paid:

 

a.                                       in cash or by personal check, or any combination of the foregoing, equal in amount to the Option price; or

 

b.                                      in the discretion of the Board of Directors, in cash, by personal check, by delivery of shares of the Company’s Common Stock having a fair market value (as determined by the Board of Directors) equal as of the date of exercise to the Option price, by delivery of a personal recourse promissory note, through the delivery of an assignment to the Company of a sufficient amount of the proceeds from the sale of the Common Stock acquired upon exercise of the Option and an authorization to the broker or selling agent to pay that amount to the Company, which sale shall be at the Optionee’s direction at the time of exercise, or by any combination of the foregoing, equal in amount to the Option Price.

 

If the Optionee delivers shares of Common Stock held by the Optionee (the “Old Stock”) to the Company in full or partial payment of the option price, and the Old Stock so delivered is subject to restrictions or limitations imposed by agreement between the Optionee and the Company, the Common Stock received by the Optionee on the exercise of this Option shall be subject to all

 

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restrictions and limitations applicable to the Old Stock to the extent that the Optionee paid for such Commons Stock or Preferred Stock by delivery of Old Stock, in addition to any restrictions or limitations imposed by this Agreement.

 

7.                                 Agreement to Purchase for Investment. By acceptance of this Option, the Optionee agrees that a purchase of Option Shares under this Option will not be made with a view to their distribution, as that term is used in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), unless in the opinion of counsel to the Company such distribution is in compliance with or exempt from the registration and prospectus requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, and the Optionee agrees to sign a certificate to such effect at the time of exercising this Option and agrees that the certificate for the Option Shares so purchased may be inscribed with a legend to ensure compliance with the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

 

8.                                 Method of Exercising Option. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, this Option may be exercised by written notice to the address of the Company, at its Wilmington, Massachusetts office, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. Such notice shall state the election to exercise this Option and the number of Option Shares in respect of which it is being exercised and shall be signed by the person or persons so exercising this Option. Such notice shall be accompanied by payment of the full purchase price of such Option Shares, and the Company or its transfer agent shall deliver a certificate or certificates representing such Option Shares as soon as practicable after the notice shall be received. The certificate or certificates for the Option shares as to which this Option shall have been so exercised shall be registered in the name of the person or persons so exercising this Option (or, if this Option shall be exercised by the Optionee and if the Optionee shall so request in the notice exercising this Option, shall be registered in the name of the Optionee and another person jointly, with right of survivorship) and shall be delivered as provided above to or upon the written order of the person or persons exercising this Option. In the event this Option shall be exercised, pursuant to Section 4 hereof, by any person or persons other than the Optionee, such notice shall be accompanied by appropriate proof of the right of such person or persons to exercise this Option. All Option Shares that shall be purchased upon the exercise of this Option as provided herein shall be fully paid and nonassessable.

 

9.                                 Option Not Transferable.

 

a.                                       This Option is not transferable or assignable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution. During the Optionee’s lifetime only the Optionee can exercise this Option.

 

b.                                      In the event the Option Shares shall be community property, and in the event of a divorce between the Optionee and said Optionee’s spouse, then any transfer of the Option Shares (whether to said Optionee’s spouse or otherwise), shall be a prohibited transfer.

 

10.                               No Obligation to Exercise Option. The grant and acceptance of this Option imposes no obligation on the Optionee to exercise it.

 

11.                               No Obligation to Continue Business Relationship. The Company and any affiliated corporations are not, as a result of the grant and acceptance of this Option, obligated in any manner to continue to maintain a Business Relationship with the Optionee.

 

12.                               No Rights as Stockholder until Exercise. The Optionee shall have no rights as a stockholder with respect to the Option Shares subject to this Agreement until a stock certificate therefor has been issued to the Optionee and is fully paid for by the Optionee. No adjustment shall

 

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be made, except adjustments for changes in capitalization pursuant to Section 13 hereof, for dividends (whether in cash, securities or other property) or distributions or other similar rights for which the record date is prior this date such stock certificate is issued.

 

13.                               Capital Changes and Business Successions. It is the purpose of this Option to encourage the Optionee to work for the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. Because, for example, that might require the issuance of a stock dividend or a merger with another corporation, the purpose of this Option would not be served if such a stock dividend, stock split, merger or similar occurrence would cause the Optionee’s rights hereunder to be diluted or terminated and thus be contrary to the Optionee’s interest. Therefore, if the Company is to be consolidated with or acquired by another entity in a merger, sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or otherwise (an “Acquisition”), the Board or the board of directors of any entity assuming the obligations of the Company hereunder (the “Successor Board”), may, as to outstanding Options, take one or more of the following actions: (i) make appropriate provision for the continuation of such Options by substituting on an equitable basis for the shares then subject to such Options the consideration payable with respect to the outstanding shares of Common Stock in connection with the Acquisition; or (ii) make appropriate provision for the continuation of such Options by substituting on an equitable basis for the shares then subject to such Options any equity securities of the successor corporation; or (iii) upon written notice to the Optionee, provide that all Options must be exercised, to the extent than exercisable, within a specified number of days of the date of such notice, at the end of which period the Options shall terminate; or (iv) terminate all Options in exchange for a cash payment equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares subject to such Options (to the extent then exercisable) over the exercise price thereof; or (v) terminate all Options in exchange for the right to participate in any stock option or other employee benefit plan of any successor corporation (giving proper credit to any Optionee for that portion of any Option which has otherwise vested and become exercisable prior to the Acquisition).

 

14.                               Withholding Taxes. The Optionee hereby agrees that the Company may withhold from the Optionee’s wages or other remuneration the appropriate amount of federal, state and local taxes attributable to the Optionee’s exercise of any installment of this Option. At the Company’s discretion, the amount required to be withheld may be withheld in cash from such wages or other remuneration, or in kind from the Common Stock otherwise deliverable to the Optionee on exercise of this Option. The Optionee further agrees that, if the Company does not withhold an amount from the Optionee’s wages or other remuneration sufficient to satisfy the Company’s withholding obligation, the Optionee will reimburse the Company on demand, in cash, for the amount underwithheld.

 

15.                               No Exercise of Option if Engagement or Employment Terminated for Cause. If the employment or engagement of the Optionee is terminated for “Cause,” this Option shall terminate on the date of such termination and this Option shall thereupon not be exercisable to any extent whatsoever. “Cause” is conduct, as determined by the Board of Directors, involving one or more of the following: (i) gross misconduct by the Optionee which is materially injurious to the Company; or (ii) the commission of an act of embezzlement, fraud or deliberate disregard of the rules or polices of the Company which results in material economic loss, damage or injury to the Company; or (iii) the unauthorized disclosure of any trade secret or confidential information of the Company or any third party who has a business relationship with the Company or a violation of any noncompetition covenant or assignment of inventions obligation with the Company; or (iv) the commission of an act which induces any customer or prospective customer of the Company to break a contract with the Company or to decline to do business with the Company; or (v) the conviction of the Optionee of a felony involving any financial impropriety or which would materially interfere with the Optionee’s ability to perform his or her services or otherwise be injurious to the Company;

 

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or (vi) the failure of the Optionee to perform in a material respect his or her employment of engagement obligations without proper cause. In making such determination, the Board of Directors shall act fairly and in good faith.

 

16.                               Stock Certificate Legend. Because the Optionee is an “affiliate” of the Company (as defined in Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act), all stock certificates representing shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the Option shall have affixed thereto legends substantially in the following form:

 

“The shares represented by this certificate have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), and may not be sold, transferred or assigned unless such shares are registered under the Act or an opinion of counsel, satisfactory to the corporation, is obtained to the effect that such sale, transfer or assignment is exempt from the registration requirements of the Act.”

 

17.                               Release. Optionee, for itself and his/her respective trustees and beneficiaries, hereby releases, remises and forever discharges Focus Enhancements, Inc., its respective, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, trustees, beneficiaries, successors and assigns (collectively referred to hereinafter as “Company”) of and from any and all claims, suits, demands, liabilities, sums, dues, actions and causes of action that Optionee has had, now has, or can, shall or may have against Company, or any of them, from the beginning of the world until this date related to the Original Agreement (“Claims”).

 

The Optionee hereby acknowledges and assumes all risk, chance, hazard, likelihood or possibility, however large or remote, that the Claims may be or become greater or more extensive than is now known, anticipated or expected, that no promise or inducement has been made to the Optionee except the consideration recited herein, and that in executing this Agreement the Optionee does not rely on and will not claim reliance on any statement or representation of the Company or any of them concerning the nature or extent of any Claims.

 

From the date Optionee receives this Agreement, Optionee has twenty-two (22) days to consider it. Should Optionee decide to sign the Agreement, Optionee has seven (7) days following the signing to revoke the Agreement, and the Agreement will not become effective and enforceable until that seven (7) day revocation period has expired. Should Optionee either decide not to sign this Agreement or should Optionee sign it and elect to revoke it during the seven- (7) day period, then this Agreement shall be null and void.

 

The Optionee acknowledges that by the signing hereof the Optionee admits to reading and understanding each and every line and the contents and effect of this Release, that the Optionee has had an opportunity to have this document reviewed by an attorney and to give the Optionee legal advice pertaining to this Agreement prior to the Optionee signing this Agreement, and that the signing hereof is the free act and deed of the Optionee or her duly authorized representative.

 

18.                               Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Delaware.

 

19.                               Miscellaneous.

 

a.                                       Notices. Any notices or communication provided for herein shall be given in writing by first class mail, electronic facsimile transmission, or overnight courier service, which shall be in the case of the Optionee to his or her residence, or to such other address as may be

 

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designated by such Optionee.

 

b.                                       Amendment of Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement may be waived, altered, amended, or repealed, in whole or in part, only on the written consent of all parties to this Agreement.

 

c.                                       Severability. In the event that any provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, the remaining Paragraphs shall remain in full force and effect.

 

d.                                       Attorney’s Fees. In the event of any dispute, claim, arbitration or legal proceeding arising out of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement from the other of all costs, expenses and attorney’s fees.

 

e.                                       Necessary Acts. Each party agrees to perform any further acts and execute and deliver any documents which may be reasonably necessary to carry out provisions of this Agreement.

 

f.                                         Persons Bound. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their respective spouses, heirs, legatees, executors, administrators, permitted transferees and legal successors. This Agreement shall also be binding upon the distribution of any estate or trust which may be a Optionee. At the request of the Company, any such transferees, distributees, assignees, or successors in interest who shall be personally bound by this Agreement shall execute a counterpart of this Agreement.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Company and the Optionee have caused this instrument to be executed, as of the date first written above, and the Optionee whose signature appears below acknowledges receipt of a copy of the 10A Prospectus and acceptance of an original copy of this Agreement.

 

 

EMPLOYEE

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS INC.

 

 

 

 

 

Name

By:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street Address

 

 

 

 

 

 

City, State, Zip Code

 

 

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EX-10.53 12 a06-2037_1ex10d53.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.53

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.
EXECUTIVE
RESTRICTED STOCK
AGREEMENT

 

We are pleased to notify you that FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) hereby grants to you a restricted stock award (“Award”) under the Focus Enhancements, Inc. Amended and Restated 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to receive the shares of the Common Stock of the Company (the “Award Shares”) as described in your Notice of Award of Restricted Stock and this Restricted Stock Agreement.

 

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT, THE AWARD IS SUBJECT TO AND MAY BE EXECUTED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN.  ONLY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN ARE SUMMARIZED IN THIS RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT.  THE TERMS OF THE PLAN ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.  IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE PROVISIONS IN THIS RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT AND THE PLAN, THE PROVISIONS IN THE PLAN SHALL GOVERN.  A COPY OF THE PLAN IS ATTACHED AND IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR INFORMATION FROM THE COMPANY.

 

1.             Grant of Award.  Subject to the terms of this Restricted Stock Agreement and the Plan, the Company hereby grants to you the Award for that number of shares of restricted stock set forth in the Notice of Award of Restricted Stock.

 

2.             Nontransferability of Award and Shares.  The Award shall not be transferable (including by sale, assignment, pledge or hypothecation) other than by will or the laws of intestate succession.  The designation of a beneficiary does not constitute a transfer.  You shall not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or otherwise encumber the shares subject to the Award until all vesting requirements have been met.

 

3.             Shareholder Rights.  Except as provided in Section 2, you shall have all of the rights of a stockholder of the Company, including the right to vote the shares and receive dividends and other distributions provided that distributions in the form of stock shall be subject to the same restrictions as the underlying restricted stock.

 

4.             Vesting and Earning of Award.

 

(a)                                  If you continue to serve the Company as an employee, officer, or director (such service is described herein as maintaining or being involved in a “Service Relationship” with the Company), then the Award shall vest in accordance with the Notice of Award of Restricted Stock.

 

The foregoing notwithstanding, this Award shall become immediately vested with respect to all the Award Shares hereunder if while you continue to maintain a Service Relationship with the Company a change of control as defined herein occurs.  For purposes of this Restricted Stock Agreement a “change in control” shall mean: (i) any “person,” as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of

 

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the Exchange Act (other than the Company or any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company), is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities; (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors, and any new director (other than a director designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in clause (i), (iii) or (iv) of this definition) whose election by the Board of Directors or nomination for election by the Company’s shareholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof; (iii) the shareholders of the Company approve a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than (1) a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation or (2) a merger or consolidation effected to implement a recapitalization of the Company (or similar transaction) in which no “person” (as hereinabove defined) acquires more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities; or (iv) the shareholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.

 

(b)                                 The Committee has sole authority to determine whether and to what degree the Award has vested and been earned and is payable and to interpret the terms and conditions of this Restricted Stock Agreement and the Plan.

 

5.             Termination of Employment.  In the event that your Service Relationship with the Company is terminated for any reason, other than death or disability as set forth in Section 6, and you have not yet earned all or part of the Award pursuant to Section 4, then the Award, to the extent not earned as of your termination date, shall be forfeited immediately upon such termination, and you shall have no further rights with respect to the Award or the Award Shares underlying that portion of the Award that have not yet been earned and vested.  You expressly acknowledge and agree that the termination of your Service Relationship with the Company shall result in forfeiture of the Award and the Award Shares to the extent the Award has not been earned and vested as of the date of his termination of service or employment.

 

6.             Death or Permanent Disability.  In the event of a participant’s retirement, death or disability prior to the end of the Restriction Period for a participant who has satisfied the one year employment requirement of Section 10(b)(2) of the Plan with respect to an award prior to retirement, death or disability, or as otherwise determined by the Committee, the participant, or the participant’s estate, shall be entitled to receive that proportion (to the nearest whole share) of

 

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the number of shares subject to the award granted as the number of months of the Restriction Period which have elapsed since the award date to the date at which the participant’s retirement, death or disability occurs, bears to the total number of months in the Restriction Period.  The participant’s right to receive any remaining shares shall be canceled and forfeited and the shares will be deemed to be reacquired by the Company.

 

7.             Settlement of Award.  The Company shall not be obligated to deliver any shares hereunder for such period as may be required by it in order to comply with applicable federal or state statutes, laws and regulations.

 

8.             No Acquired Rights.  You agree and acknowledge that:

 

(a)                                  the Plan is discretionary in nature and that the Company can amend, cancel, or terminate it at any time;

 

(b)                                 the grant of this Award under the Plan is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of any Awards or benefits in lieu of any Awards, even if Awards have been granted repeatedly in the past and regardless of any reasonable notice period mandated under local law;

 

(c)                                  the value of this Award is an extraordinary item of compensation which is outside the scope of your employment contract, if any;

 

(d)                                 this Award is not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating termination, severance, resignation, redundancy, end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension, retirement benefits, or similar payments;

 

(e)                                  this Award shall expire upon termination of your Service Relationship with the Company for any reason except as may otherwise be explicitly provided in the Plan and this Restricted Stock Agreement;

 

(f)                                    the future value of the shares awarded under the Plan is unknown and cannot be predicted with certainty;

 

(g)                                 no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages arises from the termination of this Award or diminution in value of this Award or Award Shares purchased under the Plan and you irrevocably release the Company from any such claim; and

 

(h)                                 your participation in the Plan shall not create a right to further employment with the Company and shall not interfere with the ability of the Company to terminate your employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.

 

9.             Tax Withholding.  At the election of the restricted stockholder, the withholding obligation may be satisfied: (a) through payment in United States dollars in cash or check, (b) through the restricted stockholder’s surrender of shares of Common Stock that the restricted stockholder had owned for more than six (6) months prior to the date of such transfer, (c)

 

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through the Company’s retention of shares of Common Stock which would otherwise be issued as a result of the exercise of the option or the award of the restricted stock.

 

10.           Fractional Award Shares.  In the event that the Award is settled in shares as set forth in Section 7 and in the event that you are vested in a fractional portion of an Award Share (a “Fractional Portion”), such Fractional Portion shall not be converted into a share or issued to you.  Instead, the Fractional Portion shall remain unconverted until the final vesting date for the Award Shares; provided, however, if a subsequent Fractional Portion is received by you prior to the final vesting date for the Award Shares, it may be added to an existing Fractional Portion accrued by you under this Award such that the resulting sum would be equal to or greater than a whole Share, then such Fractional Portions shall be converted into one share; provided, further, that following such conversion, any remaining Fractional Portion shall remain unconverted.  Upon the final vesting date, the value of any remaining Fractional Portion(s) shall be paid in cash to you at the same time as the conversion of the remaining Award Shares.

 

11.           Certificates. As soon as practicable after the Notice of Award of Restricted Stock, the Company shall issue stock certificates or request its transfer agent to hold the shares in restricted book entry format with respect to the Award Shares which will be registered in your name, and shall bear whatever legend or restriction the Committee shall determine. Such Award Shares shall be held by the Company or its transfer agent pending vesting. To the extent the Award Shares become vested, the Company shall promptly provide you (or in the case of your death, your designated beneficiary) the certificates for the appropriate number of shares of Common Stock.

 

12.           Administration.  The authority to construe and interpret this Restricted Stock Agreement and the Plan, and to administer all aspects of the Plan, shall be vested in the Committee (as such term is defined in the Plan), and the Committee shall have all powers with respect to this Restricted Stock Agreement as are provided in the Plan.  Any interpretation of the Restricted Stock Agreement by the Committee and any decision made by it with respect to the Restricted Stock Agreement is final and binding.

 

13.           Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization.  In the event of any change in the outstanding Common Stock of the Company by reason of stock dividends, recapitalization, mergers, consolidations, split-up, combinations or exchanges of shares and the like, the aggregate number or class of shares subject to this Award immediately prior to such event shall be appropriately adjusted by the Board of Directors in accordance with the terms of the Plan, and such adjustment shall be conclusive.

 

14.           Superseding Agreement; Binding Effect.  This Restricted Stock Agreement supersedes any statements, representations or agreements of the Company with respect to the grant of the Award or any related rights, and you hereby waive any rights or claims related to any such statements, representations or agreements.  This Restricted Stock Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective executors, administrators, next-of-kin, successors and assigns.

 

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15.           Governing Law.  Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or herein, this Restricted Stock Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions of any state.

 

16.           Amendment and Termination; Waiver.  Subject to the terms of the Plan, this Restricted Stock Agreement may be modified or amended only by the written agreement of the parties hereto.  The waiver by the Company of a breach of any provision of the Restricted Stock Agreement by you shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by you.

 

17.           Notices.  Except as may be otherwise provided by the Plan, any written notices provided for in this Restricted Stock Agreement or the Plan shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given if either hand delivered or if sent by fax or overnight courier, or by postage paid first class mail.  Notices sent by mail shall be deemed received three business days after mailed but in no event later than the date of actual receipt.  Notice may also be provided by electronic submission, if and to the extent permitted by the Committee.  Notices shall be directed, if to you, at your address indicated by the Company’s records, or if to the Company, at the Company’s principal office, attention Secretary.

 

18.           Severability.  The provisions of this Restricted Stock Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions may be determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.

 

19.           Counterparts; Further Instruments. This Restricted Stock Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.  The parties hereto agree to execute such further instruments and to take such further action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this Restricted Stock Agreement.

 

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In signing below, you hereby agree to the terms of this Restricted Stock Agreement and the Plan and acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Plan.

 

 

EMPLOYEE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(signature)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

(print)

 

 

 

 

 

Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EX-10.54 13 a06-2037_1ex10d54.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.54

 

EXECUTIVE
NONSTATUTORY STOCK OPTION
ACCEPTANCE LETTER

 

We are pleased to notify you that FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) hereby grants to you a nonstatutory option (“Option”) under the Focus Enhancements, Inc. 2002 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) to purchase all or any part of the shares (although no fractional shares may be purchased) of the Common Stock of the Company (the “Optioned Shares”) as described in your Notice of Grant of Stock Options and Option Agreement which this letter is incorporated into and made part of (the Notice and this Letter, collectively, the “Acceptance Letter”).  A Nonstatutory Stock Option shall mean an option not described in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, (the “Code”).

 

This Option cannot be exercised unless you first sign this document in the place provided and return it to the Secretary of the Company, Gary Williams.  However, your signing and delivering this letter will not bind you to purchase any of the shares subject to the Option.  Your obligation to purchase shares can arise only when you exercise this Option in the manner set forth in Paragraph 1 below.

 

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS ACCEPTANCE LETTER, THIS OPTION IS SUBJECT TO AND MAY BE EXERCISED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN.  ONLY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN ARE SUMMARIZED IN THIS LETTER.  A COPY OF THE PLAN IS ATTACHED AND IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR INFORMATION FROM THE COMPANY.

 

1.             Term of Option and Exercise of Option.  Subject to the provisions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Acceptance Letter, this Option can be exercised by you during a period of ten (10) years from the Grant Date.

 

Any portion of this Option that you do not exercise shall accumulate and can be exercised by you at any time prior to the expiration of ten (10) years from the Grant Date.

 

This Option may be exercised by delivering to the Secretary of the Company full consideration for an amount equal to the total option price of such shares, and a written notice in a form satisfactory to the Company, signed by you specifying the number of options you then desire to exercise.

 

Upon receipt of your notice to exercise options, the Company will advise you of any additional amount which may be due for federal and state taxes on the difference between your option price and the current fair market value of the Company’s stock on the exercise date.

 

Certificates for shares so purchased will be issued as soon as practicable, but no fractional shares shall be delivered.  As a holder of an Option, you shall have the rights of a shareholder with respect to the shares subject to this Option only after such shares shall have been issued to you upon the exercise of this Option.

 



 

The Company shall not be obligated to deliver any shares hereunder for such period as may be required by it with reasonable diligence to comply with applicable federal or state statutes, laws and regulations.

 

2.             Vesting of Options.  If you continue to serve the Company as an employee, officer, director, agent, advisor or consultant, including services as a member of the board of advisors of the Company (such service is described herein as maintaining or being involved in a “Business Relationship” with the Company), then the Option shall vest in accordance with the Notice of Grant of Stock Options.

 

The foregoing notwithstanding, this Option shall become immediately exercisable with respect to all the Option Shares purchasable hereunder if while the Optionee continues to maintain a Business Relationship with the Company in the event of a change of control as defined herein.  For purposes of this agreement a “change in control” shall mean: (x) a merger or consolidation of the Company with or into, or the acquisition of the Company by, another entity (y) the sale of all or substantially all of the stock or assets of the Company in a transaction or series of related transactions such that the stockholders of the Company immediately prior to such event do not immediately after giving effect to such event beneficially own voting securities representing in the aggregate more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity or the entity purchasing such stock or assets (the “Surviving Entity”) or the members of the Board of Directors of the Company immediately prior to such event do not immediately after giving effect to such event constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Surviving Entity.

 

3.             Termination of Business Relationship.  Except as set forth in this Letter and the Plan, if your Business Relationship with the Company is terminated for any reason other than death or permanent disability, this Option may be exercised within ninety (90) days of such event to the extent that it was vested on the date of termination, but in no event may this Option be exercised after ten (10) years from the Grant Date.

 

4.             Death or Permanent Disability.  If you die or are permanently disabled while employed by the Company, this Option shall be immediately and automatically accelerated and become fully vested and all unexercised options shall be exercisable in whole or in part by the duly authorized executor of your last Will or by the duly authorized administrator or special administrator of your estate as the case may be within a period of one (1) year, or for such longer period as the board may fix, but in no event after ten (10) years from the Grant Date.  Your estate shall mean yourself or your legal representative or any person who acquires the right to exercise an option, as the case may be, by reason of your death or permanent disability.

 

5.             Non-transferability of Option.  This Option shall not be transferable except by Will or the laws of descent and distribution, and this Option may be exercised during your lifetime only by you.  Any purported transfer or assignment of this Option shall be void and of no effect, and shall give the Company the right to terminate this Option as of the date of such purported transfer or assignment.

 

6.             Method of Exercise.  This Option may be exercised with respect to all or any part of any vested options by giving the Company written notice of such exercise This written notice

 

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must be accompanied by payment, which may be (a) in United States dollars in cash or by check, (b) in whole or in part shares of the Common Stock of the Company already owned by the person or persons exercising the option or (c) through the delivery of an assignment to the Company of a sufficient amount of the proceeds from the sale of shares at the time of such exercise.

 

As soon as practical after receipt of such notice, and payment of any taxes due, the Company shall, without transfer or issue tax or other incidental expense to you or your successor, transfer and deliver thereto at the office of the Company or such other place as may be mutually agreeable a certificate or certificates for such shares of its common stock; provided, however, that the time of such delivery may be postponed by the Company for such period as may be required for it with reasonable diligence to comply with applicable registration requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, any applicable listing requirements of any national securities exchange, and requirements under any other laws or regulations applicable to the issuance or transfer of such shares.

 

7.             Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization.  In the event of any change in the outstanding Common Stock of the Company by reason of stock dividends, recapitalization, mergers, consolidations, split-up, combinations or exchanges of shares and the like, the aggregate number or class of shares subject to this Option immediately prior to such event shall be appropriately adjusted by the Board of Directors in accordance with the terms of the Plan, and such adjustment shall be conclusive.

 

8.             Tax Status.  Your treatment of shares purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option thereafter may have significant tax consequences.  The Company may withhold from your wages or other remuneration the appropriate amount of federal, state and local taxes attributable to your exercise of any installment of this Option.  You may wish to consult your tax advisor with respect to the tax consequences to you upon exercise of the Option or sale of the stock that you acquire pursuant to this Option.

 

9.             No Exercise of Option if Engagement or Employment Terminated for Cause. If your Business Relationship is terminated for “Cause,” this Option shall terminate on the date of such termination and this Option shall thereupon not be exercisable to any extent whatsoever.  “Cause” is conduct, as determined by the Board of Directors, involving one or more of the following:  (i) gross misconduct by you that is materially injurious to the Company; or (ii) the commission of an act of embezzlement, fraud or deliberate disregard of the rules or polices of the Company that results in material economic loss, damage or injury to the Company; or (iii) the unauthorized disclosure of any trade secret or confidential information of the Company or any third party who has a business relationship with the Company or a violation of any noncompetition covenant or assignment of inventions obligation with the Company; or (iv) the commission of an act (other than voluntary resignation)  that induces any customer or prospective customer of the Company to break a contract with the Company or to decline to do business with the Company; or (v) the conviction of you of a felony involving any financial impropriety or which would materially interfere with your ability to perform your services or otherwise be injurious to the Company; or (vi) your failure to follow any material policy or material instructions of the Company, your supervisor or the Company’s CEO provided such are

 

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lawful and not a violation of public policy. In making such determination, the Board of Directors shall act fairly and in good faith.

 

In signing below, you hereby agree to the terms of this Acceptance Letter and the Plan and acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Plan.

 

 

EMPLOYEE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(signature)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

(print)

 

 

 

 

 

Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EX-10.55 14 a06-2037_1ex10d55.htm MATERIAL CONTRACTS

Exhibit 10.55

 

FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC.
EXECUTIVE
RESTRICTED STOCK
AGREEMENT

 

We are pleased to notify you that FOCUS ENHANCEMENTS, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) hereby grants to you a restricted stock award (“Award”) under the Focus Enhancements, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to receive the shares of the Common Stock of the Company (the “Award Shares”) as described in your Notice of Award of Restricted Stock and this Restricted Stock Agreement.

 

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT, THE AWARD IS SUBJECT TO AND MAY BE EXECUTED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN.  ONLY CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN ARE SUMMARIZED IN THIS RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT.  THE TERMS OF THE PLAN ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.  IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE PROVISIONS IN THIS RESTRICTED STOCK AGREEMENT AND THE PLAN, THE PROVISIONS IN THE PLAN SHALL GOVERN.  A COPY OF THE PLAN IS ATTACHED AND IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR INFORMATION FROM THE COMPANY.

 

1.             Grant of Award.  Subject to the terms of this Restricted Stock Agreement and the Plan, the Company hereby grants to you the Award for that number of shares of restricted stock set forth in the Notice of Award of Restricted Stock.

 

2.             Nontransferability of Award and Shares.  The Award shall not be transferable (including by sale, assignment, pledge or hypothecation) other than by will or the laws of intestate succession.  The designation of a beneficiary does not constitute a transfer.  You shall not sell, transfer, assign, pledge or otherwise encumber the shares subject to the Award until all vesting requirements have been met.

 

3.             Shareholder Rights.  Except as provided in Section 2, you shall have all of the rights of a stockholder of the Company, including the right to vote the shares and receive dividends and other distributions provided that distributions in the form of stock shall be subject to the same restrictions as the underlying restricted stock.

 

4.             Vesting and Earning of Award.

 

(a)                                  If you continue to serve the Company as an employee, officer, or director (such service is described herein as maintaining or being involved in a “Service Relationship” with the Company), then the Award shall vest in accordance with the Notice of Award of Restricted Stock.

 

The foregoing notwithstanding, this Award shall become immediately vested with respect to all the Award Shares hereunder if while you continue to maintain a Service Relationship with the Company a change of control as defined herein occurs.  For purposes of this Restricted Stock Agreement a “change in control” shall mean: (i) any “person,” as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of

 

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the Exchange Act (other than the Company or any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company), is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 50% or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities; (ii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors, and any new director (other than a director designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in clause (i), (iii) or (iv) of this definition) whose election by the Board of Directors or nomination for election by the Company’s shareholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof; (iii) the shareholders of the Company approve a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than (1) a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation or (2) a merger or consolidation effected to implement a recapitalization of the Company (or similar transaction) in which no “person” (as hereinabove defined) acquires more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities; or (iv) the shareholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets.

 

(b)                                 The Committee has sole authority to determine whether and to what degree the Award has vested and been earned and is payable and to interpret the terms and conditions of this Restricted Stock Agreement and the Plan.

 

5.             Termination of Employment.  In the event that your Service Relationship with the Company is terminated for any reason, other than death or disability as set forth in Section 6, and you have not yet earned all or part of the Award pursuant to Section 4, then the Award, to the extent not earned as of your termination date, shall be forfeited immediately upon such termination, and you shall have no further rights with respect to the Award or the Award Shares underlying that portion of the Award that have not yet been earned and vested.  You expressly acknowledge and agree that the termination of your Service Relationship with the Company shall result in forfeiture of the Award and the Award Shares to the extent the Award has not been earned and vested as of the date of his termination of service or employment.

 

6.             Death or Permanent Disability.  If your Service Relationship with the Company is terminated due to death or disability before the first anniversary of the Award Date, the entire Award is forfeited.  If your employment with the Company is terminated due to death or disability after the first anniversary of the Award Date, a pro-rata portion of the Award Shares, to the extent that the Award Shares are partially vested on the termination date, will be converted

 

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into Shares and issued to you or your legal representatives, beneficiaries, or heirs, as the case may be.  In determining the pro-rata portion of the Award Shares that are vested on the termination date, the Committee will consider the number of months worked by you during the 12-calendar month period immediately preceding the next anniversary of the Award Date under the following formula:

 

Number of Award Shares scheduled to vest on the next anniversary of the Award Date

 

multiplied by

 

[Number of calendar months worked by you during the 12-month period immediately prior to the next anniversary of the Award Date] divided by 12

 

You will be deemed to have worked a calendar month if you have worked any portion of that month.  The Committee’s determination of vested Award Shares shall be in whole Award Shares only and shall be binding on you.

 

7.             Settlement of Award.  The Company shall not be obligated to deliver any shares hereunder for such period as may be required by it in order to comply with applicable federal or state statutes, laws and regulations.

 

8.             No Acquired Rights.  You agree and acknowledge that:

 

(a)                                  the Plan is discretionary in nature and that the Company can amend, cancel, or terminate it at any time;

 

(b)                                 the grant of this Award under the Plan is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of any Awards or benefits in lieu of any Awards, even if Awards have been granted repeatedly in the past and regardless of any reasonable notice period mandated under local law;

 

(c)                                  the value of this Award is an extraordinary item of compensation which is outside the scope of your employment contract, if any;

 

(d)                                 this Award is not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating termination, severance, resignation, redundancy, end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension, retirement benefits, or similar payments;

 

(e)                                  this Award shall expire upon termination of your Service Relationship with the Company for any reason except as may otherwise be explicitly provided in the Plan and this Restricted Stock Agreement;

 

(f)                                    the future value of the shares awarded under the Plan is unknown and cannot be predicted with certainty;

 

(g)                                 no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages arises from the termination of this Award or diminution in value of this Award or Award Shares purchased under the Plan and you irrevocably release the Company from any such claim; and

 

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(h)                                 your participation in the Plan shall not create a right to further employment with the Company and shall not interfere with the ability of the Company to terminate your employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.

 

9.             Tax Withholding.

 

(a)           The Company will assess its requirements regarding tax, social security, and other applicable taxes (“Tax Items”) in connection with the Award. These requirements may change from time to time as laws or interpretations change. Regardless of the Company’s actions in this regard, you acknowledge and agree that the ultimate liability for Tax Items is your responsibility.  You acknowledge and agree that the Company and/or your employer:

 

(i)            make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax Items in connection with any aspect of the Award, including the subsequent sale of Award Shares acquired under the Plan; and

 

(ii)           do not commit to structure the terms of the Award or any aspect of the Award to reduce or eliminate your liability for Tax Items.

 

(b)           Prior to the settlement of the Award, you must pay or make adequate provisions for the withholding of Tax Items.  You authorize the Company to collect the Tax Items by withholding from the delivery of the Award Shares a whole number of shares with a value equal to or in excess of the minimum withholding obligation for Tax Items. The amount withheld in excess of the minimum withholding obligation for Tax Items should not exceed the Fair Market Value of one share of Common Stock on the vesting date.  The Company or your employer will remit the total amount withheld for Tax Items to the appropriate tax authorities. You shall pay to the Company or your employer any amount of any Tax Items that the Company or your employer may be required to withhold as a result of participation in the Plan that cannot be satisfied by the means previously described.

 

10.           Fractional Award Shares.  In the event that the Award is settled in shares as set forth in Section 7 and in the event that you are vested in a fractional portion of an Award Share (a “Fractional Portion”), such Fractional Portion shall not be converted into a share or issued to you.  Instead, the Fractional Portion shall remain unconverted until the final vesting date for the Award Shares; provided, however, if a subsequent Fractional Portion is received by you prior to the final vesting date for the Award Shares, it may be added to an existing Fractional Portion accrued by you under this Award such that the resulting sum would be equal to or greater than a whole Share, then such Fractional Portions shall be converted into one share; provided, further, that following such conversion, any remaining Fractional Portion shall remain unconverted.  Upon the final vesting date, the value of any remaining Fractional Portion(s) shall be paid in cash to you at the same time as the conversion of the remaining Award Shares.

 

11.           Certificates. As soon as practicable after the Notice of Award of Restricted Stock, the Company shall issue stock certificates or request its transfer agent to hold the shares in restricted book entry format with respect to the Award Shares which will be registered in your name, and shall bear whatever legend or restriction the Committee shall determine. Such Award Shares shall be held by the Company or its transfer agent pending vesting. To the extent the

 

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Award Shares become vested, the Company shall promptly provide you (or in the case of your death,  your designated beneficiary) the certificates for the appropriate number of shares of Common Stock.

 

12.           Administration.  The authority to construe and interpret this Restricted Stock Agreement and the Plan, and to administer all aspects of the Plan, shall be vested in the Committee (as such term is defined in the Plan), and the Committee shall have all powers with respect to this Restricted Stock Agreement as are provided in the Plan.  Any interpretation of the Restricted Stock Agreement by the Committee and any decision made by it with respect to the Restricted Stock Agreement is final and binding.

 

13.           Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization.  In the event of any change in the outstanding Common Stock of the Company by reason of stock dividends, recapitalization, mergers, consolidations, split-up, combinations or exchanges of shares and the like, the aggregate number or class of shares subject to this Award immediately prior to such event shall be appropriately adjusted by the Board of Directors in accordance with the terms of the Plan, and such adjustment shall be conclusive.

 

14.           Superseding Agreement; Binding Effect.  This Restricted Stock Agreement supersedes any statements, representations or agreements of the Company with respect to the grant of the Award or any related rights, and you hereby waive any rights or claims related to any such statements, representations or agreements.  This Restricted Stock Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective executors, administrators, next-of-kin, successors and assigns.

 

15.           Governing Law.  Except as otherwise provided in the Plan or herein, this Restricted Stock Agreement shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflict of laws provisions of any state.

 

16.           Amendment and Termination; Waiver.  Subject to the terms of the Plan, this Restricted Stock Agreement may be modified or amended only by the written agreement of the parties hereto.  The waiver by the Company of a breach of any provision of the Restricted Stock Agreement by you shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by you.

 

17.           Notices.  Except as may be otherwise provided by the Plan, any written notices provided for in this Restricted Stock Agreement or the Plan shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given if either hand delivered or if sent by fax or overnight courier, or by postage paid first class mail.  Notices sent by mail shall be deemed received three business days after mailed but in no event later than the date of actual receipt.  Notice may also be provided by electronic submission, if and to the extent permitted by the Committee.  Notices shall be directed, if to you, at your address indicated by the Company’s records, or if to the Company, at the Company’s principal office, attention Secretary.

 

18.           Severability.  The provisions of this Restricted Stock Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions may be determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.

 

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19.           Counterparts; Further Instruments. This Restricted Stock Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.  The parties hereto agree to execute such further instruments and to take such further action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this Restricted Stock Agreement.

 

In signing below, you hereby agree to the terms of this Restricted Stock Agreement and the Plan and acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Plan.

 

 

EMPLOYEE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(signature)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name:

 

 

 

(print)

 

 

 

 

 

Address:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EX-23.1 15 a06-2037_1ex23d1.htm CONSENTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

Exhibit 23.1

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-3 (Nos. 333-126629, 333-130217, 333-104568, 333-108134, 333-121206 and 333-115013) and Forms S-8 (Nos. 333-123593, 333-89770, 333-57762, 333-33243, 333-104734, 333-116031 and 333-130215) of Focus Enhancements, Inc. of our report (which contains an explanatory paragraph relating to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern as described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements) dated February 20, 2006 relating to the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005, which appears in this Form 10-K.

 

/s/ Burr, Pilger, & Mayer LLP

 

 

Palo Alto, California

March 30, 2006

 


EX-23.2 16 a06-2037_1ex23d2.htm CONSENTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

Exhibit 23.2

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of our report dated March 15, 2005, relating to the financial statements of Focus Enhancements, Inc. (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern) appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Focus Enhancements, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2005:

 

Registration Statement No. 333-116031 on Form S-8

Registration Statement No. 333-130215 on Form S-8

Registration Statement No. 333-123593 on Form S-8

Registration Statement No. 333-126629 on Form S-3

Registration Statement No. 333-130217 on Form S-3

Registration Statement No. 333-89770 on Form S-8

Registration Statement No. 333-57762 on Form S-8

Registration Statement No. 333-33243 on Form S-8

Registration Statement No. 333-104734 on Form S-8

Registration Statement No. 333-104568 on Form S-3

Registration Statement No. 333-108134 on Form S-3

Registration Statement No. 333-121206 on Form S-3/A

Registration Statement No. 333-115013 on Form S-3/A

 

 

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

 

 

 

San Jose, California

March 30, 2006

 


EX-31.1 17 a06-2037_1ex31d1.htm 302 CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 31.1

 

Certification of the Principal Executive Officer
(Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

 

I, Brett Moyer, certify that:

 

1.     I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Focus Enhancements, Inc.;

 

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.     The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:

 

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b) 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

 

(c) 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(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (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.

 

Date: March 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Brett A. Moyer

 

 

Brett A. Moyer

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

and President

 


EX-31.2 18 a06-2037_1ex31d2.htm 302 CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 31.2

 

Certification of the Principal Financial Officer
(Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

 

I, Gary L. Williams, certify that:

 

1.     I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Focus Enhancements, Inc.;

 

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.     The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:

 

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

(b) 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

 

(c) 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(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s Board of Directors (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.

 

Date: March 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Gary L. Williams

 

 

Gary L. Williams

 

Secretary and Chief Financial

 

Officer

 


EX-32.1 19 a06-2037_1ex32d1.htm 906 CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 32.1

 

CEO 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 Focus Enhancements, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date here (the “Report”), I, Brett Moyer, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

(1)  The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

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

 

/s/Brett A. Moyer

 

Brett A. Moyer

Chief Executive Officer

March 31, 2006

 


EX-32.2 20 a06-2037_1ex32d2.htm 906 CERTIFICATION

Exhibit 32.2

 

CFO 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 Focus Enhancements, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date here (the “Report”), I, Gary L. Williams, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

(1)  The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

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

 

/s/Gary L. Williams

 

Gary L. Williams

Chief Financial Officer

March 31, 2006

 


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