Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Compared with Six Months Ended June 30,
2008
REVENUES: Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $14,641,169 as compared to $9,606,474 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase of revenues of $5,034,695 or 52% was mainly due to increased (a) product license revenue from mobile game one-time downloads, (b) monthly subscription revenues for 3G games derived from mobile operators, bulk resellers and hand set distributors and (c) license revenues from the sale of our technology platform Mobile Booster.
COST OF REVENUES: Cost of revenues mainly consist of amortization of intangible assets. Cost of revenues for the six month ended June 30, 2009 was $1,839,019 as compared to $869,846 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase of $969,173, or 111%, was primarily due to the amortization of license rights.
GROSS MARGIN: Gross margin for the six month ended June 30, 2009 was $12,802,150 as compared to $8,736,628 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase of $4,065,522, or 47%, was mainly due to increased product license income from mobile games, one-time downloads and monthly subscription revenues for 3G games derived from mobile operators, bulk resellers and hand set distributors and a global license deal for the sale of our technology platform, offset by amortization of license rights acquired in earlier periods.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE: General and administrative expenses consisted of salaries of administrative personnel, rent, professional fees and costs associated with employee benefits, supplies, communications, travel and the provision for doubtful accounts receivable. General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $2,976,213 as compared to $1,028,792 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase of $1,947,421 was mainly due to a 2009 provision for doubtful accounts receivable of approximately $2.1 million, offset by a decrease in expenses related to public relations and professional services.
SALES AND MARKETING: Sales and marketing expenses consisted of salary expenses for sales and marketing personnel and costs relating to marketing materials, advertising, trade shows, traveling and public relations activities. Sales and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $1,532,528 as compared to $936,256 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase of $596,272 was primarily due to increased allowances for doubtful accounts.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: Research and development expenses consisted of salary, training, consulting, subcontracting and other expenses incurred to develop and fulfill the design specifications and production of the products and services from which we derive our revenues. Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $1,782,637 as compared to $1,350,673 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The increase of $431,964 was mainly due to increased consulting and telecommunication expenses.
OTHER EXPENSE/INCOME: Other expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 totaled $369,337, as compared to other income of $264,302 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The other expenses of $369,337 were mainly due to interest income of $109,503, interest expense of $66,480 and foreign currency transaction losses of approximately $412,360 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 comparing to a gain of approximately $358,000 (primarily resulting from foreign currency transaction gains) for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS AND
NET INCOME: Income from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was
$6,510,772 as compared to income from operations of $5,420,907 for the six
months ended June 30, 2008. Income from operations is mainly due to revenue of
$14,641,169 from the sale of product licenses for our mobile games, one-time
downloads and monthly subscription revenues for 3G games and technology
licenses, offset by costs of revenue of $1,839,019 and operational costs of
$6,291,378. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $5,483,435 as
compared to net income of $5,183,899 for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Basic and diluted net income per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009
was $0.11, as compared to $0.11 for the six months ended June 30,
2008.
The difference between the expected and effective income tax expense
recorded for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, is due
primarily to changes in the valuation allowance on net deferred tax assets.
At June 30, 2009, the Companys deferred tax asset, which has been
fully allowed for, primarily consisted of net operating loss carryforwards. The
recognition of this net deferred tax asset is based on the Companys
analysis of past, current and projected financial results of the Companys
operations. Based on this analysis, management does not believe that as of June
30, 2009, the net deferred tax asset will more likely than not be realized. If
future taxable income exceeds the level that has been assumed in calculating the
deferred tax asset, the valuation allowance could be reduced with a
corresponding credit to income.
At June 30, 2009, the Company has recorded a current income tax payable
of $218,000, which consists of estimated state income taxes and U.S. federal
alternative minimum tax.
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CASH FLOW SUMMARY
Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities, as
reflected in the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six month periods ended
June 30, 2009 and 2008, are summarized as follows:
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2009
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2008
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Cash provided
by (used in):
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Operating
activities
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$
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(1,330,986
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)
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$
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3,355,317
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Investing
activities
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(300,059
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)
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(9,329,965
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)
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Financing
activities
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1,916,453
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4,952,194
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Effect of
exchange rate changes on cash
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(276,893
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)
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(812
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)
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Net increase
(decrease) in cash, considering effect of exchange rate changes on cash
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$
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8,515
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$
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(1,023,266
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)
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Cash used in operating activities was $1,330,986 for the six months ended
June 30, 2009, which was an increase of $4,686,303 compared to the six months
ended June 30, 2008. This increase in cash used is due to growth in
the accounts receivable balance compared to the prior period and granting
certain customers extended payment terms (up to 180 days), offset by an increase
of net income, non-cash depreciation and amortization charges, deferred income
tax expense and foreign currency transaction loss.
Cash used in investing activities was $300,059 for the six months ended
June 30, 2009, which was a decrease of $9,029,906 compared to the six months
ended June 30, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to decreased
expenditures relating to license rights and fixed assets, which were comprised
primarily of software.
Cash provided by financing activities was $1,916,453 for the six months
ended June 30, 2009, which was a decrease of $3,035,741 compared to the six
months ended June 30, 2008. This decrease was due to the issuance of
common stock and warrants at a comparably lower price during the six months
ended June 30, 2009 compared to the prior period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2009, we had
a working capital surplus of $15,408,262 and stockholders' equity of
$34,943,797.
On July 7, 2009, we
completed a private placement raising (through June 30, 2009) total cash proceeds of $1,905,200 through
the issuance of 2,420,000 shares of common stock to several investors. As part of this placement, one party received 100,000 shares and warrants to purchase 100,000 shares in satisfaction of $66,000 of accounts payable. We expect
that we will raise additional capital to support our operations, to finance
receivables and to accommodate planned future growth. We are currently also in
discussions with additional investors about further investments for the third or
fourth quarters of 2009. However, there can be no guarantees that such funds
will be available on commercially reasonable terms, if at all. If such financing
is not available on satisfactory terms, we may be unable to expand or continue
our business as desired and operating results may be adversely affected. Debt
financing will increase expenses and must be repaid regardless of operating
results. Equity financing could result in a substantial dilution to existing
stockholders.
We have borrowed funds from time to time in the past from our chief executive officer, Eberhard Schoneburg. As of June 30, 2009, we owed Mr. Schoneburg an aggregate amount of $938,704, as compared to $737,771 at December 31, 2008. During the three months ended June 30, 2009, Mr. Schoneburg advanced an additional $354,600 including deferred salary of $152,343 to the Company. The advanced funds bear interest at a rate of 5% per year and are secured by the assets of the Company.
The Company continued to generate income in the second quarter of 2009, and we expect that cash flow generated from 2009 operations and additional financing through various sources will be sufficient to fund the Companys operations, working capital and commitment needs for the next 12 months.
Economic conditions in the
United States and in foreign markets in which we operate could substantially
affect our sales and profitability and our cash position and collection of
accounts receivable. Economic activity in the United States and throughout much
of the world has undergone a sudden, sharp economic downturn in 2008 and 2009
following the housing downturn and subprime lending collapse in the United
States and globally. Global credit and capital markets have experienced
unprecedented volatility and disruption. Business credit and liquidity have
tightened in much of the world. Some of our suppliers and customers may face
credit issues and could experience cash flow problems and other financial
hardships. These factors have had a substantial impact on the timeliness of
receivable collections from our customers. The Company cannot predict at this
point in time how this situation will develop and whether accounts receivable
may need to be written off in the coming quarters.
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Changes in governmental banking, monetary and fiscal policies to restore liquidity and increase credit availability may not be effective in alleviating the global economic declines. It is difficult to determine the breadth and duration of the economic and financial market problems and the many ways in which they may affect our suppliers, customers and our business in general. Nonetheless, continuation or further worsening of these difficult financial and macroeconomic conditions could have a significant adverse effect on our sales, collectability of our accounts receivables, profitability and results of operations.
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. The Company extends credit to its customers in the normal course of business and generally does not require collateral.
The Companys standard
payment terms are normally within 90 days. In 2009, the Company has provided extended payment terms (up to 180 days) to certain customers. The
Company assesses the probability of collection from each customer at the outset
of the arrangement based on a number of factors, including the customers
payment history and its current creditworthiness. If in managements
judgment collection of a fee is not probable, the Company does not record
revenue until the uncertainty is removed.
Management performs ongoing
credit evaluations, and the Company maintains an allowance for potential credit
losses based upon its loss history and its aging analysis. The allowance for
doubtful accounts of $3,354,450 at June 30, 2009, and $731,500 at December 31,
2008, is the Companys best estimate of the amount of probable credit
losses in existing accounts receivable. Management reviews the allowance
for doubtful accounts each reporting period based on a detailed analysis of
accounts receivable. In the analysis, management primarily considers the age of
the customers receivable and also considers the creditworthiness of the
customer, the economic conditions of the customers industry, the general
economic conditions and trends and the business relationship and history with
its clients among other factors. If any of these factors change, the Company may
also change its original estimates, which could impact the level of the
Companys future allowance for doubtful accounts. If judgments regarding
the collectability of accounts receivable were incorrect, adjustments to the
allowance may be required, which would reduce profitability.
Since the Companys accounts receivable are often
concentrated in a relatively few number of customers, a significant change in
the liquidity or financial position of any one of these customers could have a
material adverse effect on the Companys financial
statements. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company entered into
agreements with certain of its customers to offset accounts receivable of approximately $6.4 million from these customers with
accounts payable for the same amount to these customers. The offset of these receivables and payables represents a legal right of
setoff and has been accounted for in accordance with the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 39.
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Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements
. SFAS No. 157 establishes
a framework for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities. This
framework is intended to provide increased consistency in how fair value
determinations are made under various existing accounting standards which
permit, or in some cases require, estimates of fair market value. SFAS No. 157
also expands financial statement disclosure requirements about a companys
use of fair value measurements, including the effect of such measures on
earnings. In February 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position FAS 157-2, which
delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial
liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in
the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The Company
adopted Staff Position FAS 157-2 on January 1, 2009. At June 30, 2009, the
Company has no financial assets or liabilities subject to recurring fair value
measurements.
SFAS No. 159,
The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
, allows entities to voluntarily choose to measure certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value (fair value option). The fair value option may be elected on an instrument-by-instrument basis and is irrevocable, unless a new election date occurs. If the fair value option is elected for an instrument, SFAS No. 159 specifies that unrealized gains and losses for that instrument be reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The Company did not elect to apply the fair value option to any outstanding instruments.
In April 2009, the FASB
issued FSP SFAS No. 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board Opinion
(APB) 28-1,
Interim Disclosures about Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
, (FSP 107-1), which
requires that the fair value disclosures required for all financial instruments
within the scope of SFAS No. 107,
Disclosures about Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
, be included in interim
financial statements. This FSP also requires entities to disclose the method and
significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments
on an interim and annual basis and to highlight any changes from prior periods.
FSP 107-1 is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The
adoption of FSP 107-1 is not expected to have a material impact on the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB approved its Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) as the single source of authoritative United States accounting and reporting standards applicable for all non-governmental entities, with the exception of the SEC and its staff. The Codification, which changes the referencing of financial standards, is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after September 15, 2009. Therefore, in the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, all references made to US GAAP will use the new Codification numbering system prescribed by the FASB. As the Codification is not intended to change or alter existing US GAAP, it is not expected to have any impact on the Companys consolidated financial position or results of operations.
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 141(Revised 2007),
Business Combinations,
(SFAS No. 141R). SFAS No. 141R provides revised guidance on how acquirers recognize and measure the consideration transferred, identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, noncontrolling interests, and goodwill acquired in a business combination. SFAS No. 141R also expands required disclosures surrounding the nature and financial effects of business combinations. Management believes that the adoption of SFAS 141R will have an impact on the accounting for any future acquisition, if one were to occur. The Company is required to apply the guidance in SFAS 141R for any future business combinations.
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 160,
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements
. SFAS No. 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. Because all of the Companys subsidiaries are wholly-owned by the Company, there are no noncontrolling interests, and as a result, the adoption of this standard had no effect on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 161,
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
an amendment of FASB Statement No.
133
. SFAS No. 161 requires enhanced disclosures about the Companys derivative and hedging activities. The adoption of SFAS 161 did not have an impact on the Companys financial statements.
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On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 07-05,
Determining whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entitys Own Stock
, which provides guidance on determining what types of instruments or embedded features in an instrument held by a reporting entity can be considered indexed to its own stock for the purpose of evaluating the first criteria of the scope exception in paragraph 11(a) of SFAS 133. The adoption of this EITF did not have an impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At June 30, 2009, we did not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure
Controls.
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Disclosure
controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we
file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms.
Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and
procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in
the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated
to our management, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure. Based on his evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures
were effective as of June 30, 2009.
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
(b)
Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Our management team will continue to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting throughout 2009 as we implement our Sarbanes Oxley testing methodologies.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, legal proceedings or disputes arise in the normal course of business. The Company monitors and reviews these matters and maintains accruals where appropriate.
In September 2008, an action was brought against Artificial Life Europe GmbH in Germany in a contractual dispute, in which a claim of approximately $375,000 was made against the Company. A court hearing is scheduled for September 2009 before the State Court in Berlin. The Company intends to contest this claim and defend itself vigorously, including the filing of available counterclaims. While the Company cannot predict the outcome of the matter, the Company does not believe that the final outcome will have a material adverse impact on its financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 1A RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to the Companys risk factors as previously disclosed in Item 1A Risk Factors in the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
ITEM 2 - UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not applicable.
ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
ITEM 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS
10*
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Loan Agreement, dated August 10, 2009 between the Registrant and Eberhard Schoneburg.
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31.1*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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31.2*
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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32*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ARTIFICIAL LIFE, INC.
Date: August 12, 2009
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By:
/s/ Eberhard Schoneburg
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Name: Eberhard Schoneburg
Title: Chief Executive Officer and