Organization and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
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Organization and Basis of Presentation	NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization PEN Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”, “PEN” or the “Company”), a Delaware company, develops and sells a portfolio of nano-layer coatings, nano-based cleaners, and nano-composite products based on its proprietary technology and is a global leader in nanotechnology research and development focused on generating revenues through performing research services. Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Nanofilm Holding, Inc., and its subsidiary Nanofilm, Ltd., we develop, manufacture and sell products based on technology which permits the fabrication of oriented, ultra-thin films of organic or polymeric crystals, and also produces a line of personal lens cleaners and accessories. These products are marketed internationally primarily to customers in the eyeglass industry. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc., we primarily conduct research and development services for customers. On August 27, 2014 (the “Effective Date”), Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Applied Nanotech”), together with its wholly owned direct subsidiaries, PEN and NanoMerger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub”), completed a combination (the “Combination”) with NanoHolding Inc. (“Nano”). The Combination included three parts: (i) a redomestication of Applied Nanotech from Texas to Delaware by way of Applied Nanotech’s merger into PEN, (ii) a subsequent merger of Nano into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub (n/k/a Nanofilm Holding Inc.) the surviving entity, and (iii) a subsequent exchange of 100% of Carl Zeiss, Inc.’s interest in Nanofilm Ltd., Nano’s wholly owned subsidiary (“Nanofilm”), for stock in PEN. Nanofilm is a company formed under the laws of the Ohio on June 14, 1995 as a limited liability company. Immediately prior to the effective date, outstanding convertible notes of Applied Nanotech were converted into common stock, for which an aggregate of 32,379,288 shares of PEN Class A common stock were issued, and 11,164,620 shares of PEN Class A common stock were issued to directors of the Company in payment of accrued fees. PEN also issued 1,500,000 shares of Class A common stock in satisfaction of a note held by the former CFO of the Company. Accordingly, immediately prior the Effective Date, the Company had 203,363,059 PEN Class A shares outstanding. On the Effective Date, the merger was accounted for as a reverse merger and recapitalization of Nano (See Note 3). On the Effective Date, the pre-merger shares of Nanoholdings, Inc. were exchanged for an aggregate of 27,670,187 shares of Class A common stock of PEN and 250,698,105 shares of Class B common stock of PEN. .Additionally, the Class Z member interests of Nanofilm (the non-controlling interests) were exchanged for 47,273,470 Class Z shares of PEN. The effect of these exchanges is reflected retroactively in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. On the Effective Date, the merger was accounted for as a reverse merger and recapitalization of Nano (See Note 3). Basis of Presentation The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Applied Nanotech, Inc., EZ Diagnostix, Inc. (inactive), Nanofilm Holding Inc, and Nanofilm, Ltd. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 have been prepared by us without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and for the periods then ended, have been made. Those adjustments consist of normal and recurring adjustments. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of Nano as of that date. The Company’s historical results of operations include an allocation of the net income (loss) of Nanofilm, Ltd. to the 14.5% non-controlling interest of Nanofilm, Ltd. up to the effective date of the merger when the holder of that non-controlling interest exchanged its membership interest for shares of PEN Inc. resulting in Nanofilm, Ltd. becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. As a result of the exchange, the non-controlling interest is reflected retroactively for all periods presented in additional paid-in capital of the Company including $(28,692) and $53,418 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2014, respectively. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in our annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with a reading of the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes of Nano as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 included in our July 2, 2014 Definitive Proxy Statement, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Report on Form 8-K, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior period’s consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation.

Organization and Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization

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

Through our wholly owned subsidiary, Nanofilm Holding, Inc., and its subsidiary Nanofilm, Ltd., we develop, manufacture and sell products based on technology which permits the fabrication of oriented, ultra-thin films of organic or polymeric crystals, and also produces a line of personal lens cleaners and accessories. These products are marketed internationally primarily to customers in the eyeglass industry.

Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc., we primarily conduct research and development services for customers.

On August 27, 2014 (the “Effective Date”), Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc., a Texas corporation (the “Applied Nanotech”), together with its wholly owned direct subsidiaries, PEN and NanoMerger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Merger Sub”), completed a combination (the “Combination”) with NanoHolding Inc. (“Nano”). The Combination included three parts: (i) a redomestication of Applied Nanotech from Texas to Delaware by way of Applied Nanotech’s merger into PEN, (ii) a subsequent merger of Nano into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub (n/k/a Nanofilm Holding Inc.) the surviving entity, and (iii) a subsequent exchange of 100% of Carl Zeiss, Inc.’s interest in Nanofilm Ltd., Nano’s wholly owned subsidiary (“Nanofilm”), for stock in PEN. Nanofilm is a company formed under the laws of the Ohio on June 14, 1995 as a limited liability company.

Immediately prior to the effective date, outstanding convertible notes of Applied Nanotech were converted into common stock, for which an aggregate of 32,379,288 shares of PEN Class A common stock were issued, and 11,164,620 shares of PEN Class A common stock were issued to directors of the Company in payment of accrued fees. PEN also issued 1,500,000 shares of Class A common stock in satisfaction of a note held by the former CFO of the Company. Accordingly, immediately prior the Effective Date, the Company had 203,363,059 PEN Class A shares outstanding.

On the Effective Date, the merger was accounted for as a reverse merger and recapitalization of Nano (See Note 3). On the Effective Date, the pre-merger shares of Nanoholdings, Inc. were exchanged for an aggregate of 27,670,187 shares of Class A common stock of PEN and 250,698,105 shares of Class B common stock of PEN. .Additionally, the Class Z member interests of Nanofilm (the non-controlling interests) were exchanged for 47,273,470 Class Z shares of PEN. The effect of these exchanges is reflected retroactively in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

On the Effective Date, the merger was accounted for as a reverse merger and recapitalization of Nano (See Note 3).

Basis of Presentation

The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Applied Nanotech, Inc., EZ Diagnostix, Inc. (inactive), Nanofilm Holding Inc, and Nanofilm, Ltd. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The consolidated financial statements for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 have been prepared by us without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of September 30, 2014 and 2013, and for the periods then ended, have been made. Those adjustments consist of normal and recurring adjustments. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of Nano as of that date.

The Company’s historical results of operations include an allocation of the net income (loss) of Nanofilm, Ltd. to the 14.5% non-controlling interest of Nanofilm, Ltd. up to the effective date of the merger when the holder of that non-controlling interest exchanged its membership interest for shares of PEN Inc. resulting in Nanofilm, Ltd. becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. As a result of the exchange, the non-controlling interest is reflected retroactively for all periods presented in additional paid-in capital of the Company including $(28,692) and $53,418 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2014, respectively.

Certain information and note disclosures normally included in our annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with a reading of the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes of Nano as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 included in our July 2, 2014 Definitive Proxy Statement, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Report on Form 8-K, and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior period’s consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation.