UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-K
(Mark
One)
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
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: 0-23532
SANSWIRE CORP.
(formerly
GlobeTel Communications Corp.)
(Exact
name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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88-0292161
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
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101 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 1500, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida 33301
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's
telephone number: (954) 332-3759
Securities
registered under Section 12 (b) of the Exchange Act:
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Title
of each class
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Name
of exchange on which registered
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Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Exchange Act: Common Stock Par
Value $.00001 per share
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer as defined
in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes £ No
x
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to
Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes £ No
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days. Yes £ No x
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 . x
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. (Check one):
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Non-accelerated filer¨
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Smaller Reporting Company x
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes £ No
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State
issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year ended December 31, 2008:
$0.
As of
March 31, 2009, there were 185,887,861 shares of the issuer's common stock
issued and outstanding. Affiliates of the issuer own 2,876,752 shares of the
issuer's issued and outstanding common stock and the remaining 183,011,109
shares are held by non-affiliates. The aggregate market value of the shares held
by non-affiliates at March 31, 2009 was $9,333,567.
DOCUMENTS
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
There are
documents incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which
are identified in Part III, Item 13.
(*)
Affiliates for the purposes of this Annual Report refer to the officers,
directors of the issuer and subsidiaries and/or persons or firms owning 5% or
more of issuer's common stock, both of record and beneficially.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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PART
I
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Item
1. Description of Business
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5
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2. Description of Property
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10
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3. Legal Proceedings
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4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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PART
II
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Item
5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters
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6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data
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7. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of
Operation
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7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market
Risk
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8. Financial Statements
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Item
9. Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
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9a. Controls and Procedures
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9b. Other Information
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PART
III
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Item
10. Directors and Executive Officers, Promoters and Control
Persons
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11. Executive Compensation
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12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and
Related Stockholder Matters
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13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
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14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
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15. Exhibits
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PART
I
Forward-Looking
Statements and Risk Factors
Certain
information included in this Form 10-K and other materials filed or to be filed
by Sanswire Corp. ("Sanswire," "GlobeTel," the “Company”, "we", "us" or "our")
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in
oral or written statements made from time to time by us, may contain
forward-looking statements about our current and expected performance trends,
business plans, goals and objectives, expectations, intentions, assumptions and
statements concerning other matters that are not historical facts. These
statements may be contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, in our press releases, in other written communications, and in oral
statements made by or with the approval of one of our authorized officers. Words
or phrases such as "believe", "plan", "will likely result", "expect", "intend",
"will continue", "is anticipated", "estimate", "project", "may", "could",
"would", "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These statements, and any other statements that are
not historical facts, are forward-looking statements.
Those
statements include statements regarding our intent, belief or current
expectations, and those of our officers and directors and the officers and
directors of our subsidiaries as well as the assumptions on which such
statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve
risks and uncertainties, and that actual results and the timing of certain
events may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking
statements.
We are
filing the following summary to identify important factors, risks and
uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from
those projected in forward-looking statements made by us, or on our behalf.
These cautionary statements are to be used as a reference in connection with any
forward-looking statements. The factors, risks and uncertainties identified in
these cautionary statements are in addition to those contained in any other
cautionary statements, written or oral, which may be made or otherwise addressed
in connection with a forward-looking statement or contained in any of our
subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Because of these
factors, risks and uncertainties, we caution against placing undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the assumptions underlying
forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be
incorrect, and there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will
prove to be accurate. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on
which they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to modify or revise any
forward-looking statement to take into account or otherwise reflect subsequent
events, or circumstances arising after the date that the forward-looking
statement was made.
The
following risk factors may affect our operating results and the environment
within which we conduct our business. If our projections and estimates regarding
these factors differ materially from what actually occurs, our actual results
could vary significantly from any results expressed or implied by
forward-looking statements. These risk factors include, but are not limited to,
changes in general economic, demographic, geopolitical or public safety
conditions which affect consumer behavior and spending, including the armed
conflict in Iraq or other potential countries; various factors which increase
the cost to develop airships, including factors under the influence and control
of government agencies and others; fluctuations in the availability and/or cost
of helium, carbon fiber or other resources necessary to successfully assemble
our airships; our Company's ability to raise prices sufficiently to offset cost
increases, including increased costs for resources; the feasibility and
commercial viability of our Stratellite project; related contemplated funding
from third parties to finance the project, and necessary cooperation with
various military and non-military agencies of the United States government, and
similar agencies of foreign governments; depth of management and technical
expertise and source of intellectual and technological resources; adverse
publicity about us and our airships; relations between our Company and its
employees and partners; legal claims and litigation against the Company;
including the recently commenced SEC lawsuit; the availability, amount, type,
and cost of capital for the Company and the deployment of such capital,
including the amounts of planned capital expenditures; changes in, or any
failure to comply with, governmental regulations; the amount of, and any changes
to, tax rates and the success of various initiatives to minimize taxes; and
other risks and uncertainties referenced in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
This statement, and any other statements that are not historical facts, are
forward-looking statements.
This
annual report also contains certain estimates and plans related to the airship
industry. The estimates and plans assume that certain events, trends and
activities will occur, of which there can be no assurance. In particular, we do
not know what level of growth will exist, if any, in the market for lighter than
air unmanned aerial vehicles. Our growth will be dependent upon our ability to
compete with larger, well-established companies. If our assumptions are wrong
about any events, trends and activities, then our estimates for the future
growth of Sanswire and our consolidated business operations may also be wrong.
There can be no assurance that any of our estimates as to our business growth
will be achieved.
ITEM
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
General
Sanswire
Corp. ("Sanswire," "Globetel", “we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company”) is focused
on the design, construction and marketing of various aerial vehicles most of
which would be capable of carrying payloads that provide persistent surveillance
and security solutions at various altitudes. The airships and auxiliary products
are intended for end users that include military, defense and government-related
entities.
From 2002
to 2007, the Company was involved in the following business sectors: stored
value card services; wholesale telecommunications services; voice over IP;
wireless broadband; and high altitude airships. These businesses were run
through various subsidiaries. The Company discontinued operations in all but the
high altitude airship sector.
In 2007,
we began focusing exclusively on opportunities through our wholly-owned
subsidiary at the time, Sanswire Networks. The opportunities associated with
Sanswire Networks were related to the Lighter Than Air (LTA) Unmanned Aerial
Vehicle (UAV) market, and we, through the subsidiary, sought to build and run a
UAV business that includes low-, mid- and high-altitude, lighter-than-air
vehicles intended to provide customers advanced seamless wireless broadband
capabilities and surveillance sensor suites.
On
September 22, 2008, we effected a name change to Sanswire Corp. in recognition
of the entity that contained our sole business focus (See “Recent
Developments”). Thus, moving forward, the Company is Sanswire Corp., whose
primary business is the design, construction and marketing of a variety of
aerial vehicles through a joint venture with TAO Technologies, Stuttgart,
Germany, named Sanswire-TAO Corp.
The High
Altitude class of prospective airships are generally referred to as HAAs
(High Altitude Airships) but have also been called HAPs and HALEs (High Altitude
Platforms, High Altitude Long Endurance). They have been designed to be able to
keep a station in one location in the Stratosphere, at approximately 65,000 ft
for durations of 30 days or more.
Reverse
Stock Split
Sanswire
is authorized to issue up to 250,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value
$0.00001 per share, (subsequent to a 15-for-1 reverse stock split on May 23,
2005 and subsequent to an increase in the authorized shares from 150,000,000 to
250,000,000 at the shareholder meeting on June 21, 2006) and 10,000,000 shares
of Preferred Stock, par value $0.001. The post split share calculation will be
used throughout this report, unless noted. 760,000 shares of Preferred Stock has
been allocated into different series of issuance and the remaining 9,240,000
shares is a so-called "blank check" preferred, meaning that its terms such as
dividends, liquidation and other preferences, are to be fixed by our Board of
Directors at the time of issuance.
Recent
Developments
On
October 5, 2007, Sanswire received a "Wells Notice" from the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the SEC’s ongoing
investigation of the Company. The Wells Notice provides notification that the
staff of the SEC intends to recommend to the Commission that it bring a civil
action against the Company for possible violations of the securities laws
including violations of Sections 5 and 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933;
Sections 10(b), 13(a), and 13(b)(2)(A) & (B) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and Rules 10b-5, 12b-20, 13a-1, 13a-11, and 13a-13
thereunder; and seeking as relief a permanent injunction, civil penalties, and
disgorgement with prejudgment interest. The staff is also considering
recommending that the SEC authorize and institute proceedings to revoke the
registration of the Company’s securities pursuant to Section 12(j) of the
Exchange Act.
On
November 26, 2007 the SEC announced that it had filed a civil lawsuit against
two former employees of Sanswire alleging that Joseph J. Monterosso, former
Chief Operating Officer of Sanswire and former president of the Company’s
Centerline Communications Subsidiary, and Luis Vargas, an employee of
Centerline, engaged in a scheme to create $119 million in revenue that was
subsequently reported in the Company’s financial statements as filed with the
Commission. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Joseph J. Monterosso and Luis
E. Vargas , Civil Action No. 07-61693 (S.D. Fla., filed on November 21,
2007).
On May 1,
2008 the SEC filed a lawsuit (the “complaint”) against Sanswire and three of the
Company's former officers (Securities and Exchange Commission v. GlobeTel
Communications Corp., Timothy J. Huff, Thomas Y. Jimenez and Lawrence E. Lynch,
Case No. 08-CV-60647 (S.D. Fla., filed May 1, 2008). The complaint
filed represents decisions and actions taken by Sanswire's management team
during the Company's operations covering 2004-2006. Specifically the
complaint concerns former CEO Timothy Huff, former COO and CFO Larry Lynch, and
former CFO Thomas Jimenez. The complaint reiterates that former
officer Joseph Monterosso and former employee Louis Vargas conspired to and
carried out a scheme to fraudulently cause the Company to report 119 million
dollars in nonexistent revenue. The Company no longer has any relationship with
those individuals. As a result of the alleged schemes and actions of
the previous management mentioned in the complaint, the Company is diligently
working to come into compliance with all relevant regulations. The
Company has formally exited all businesses associated with the alleged schemes
and continues to operate under new management with the goal of completing the
restructuring of the Company and focusing all its efforts on new opportunities
in the aerospace sector.
On
September 22, 2008 we filed a Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State
of the State of Delaware pursuant to which our wholly owned subsidiary, Sanswire
Corp., a Delaware corporation, was merged into us. As a result of the filing of
the Certificate of Merger, our corporate name was changed from GlobeTel
Communications Corp. to Sanswire Corp.
Background
We were
previously a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Diversified Group, Inc.
(“ADGI”). At a special meeting of stockholders of ADGI held on July 24, 2002,
the stockholders of ADGI approved a plan (the "Plan") for the exchange of all
outstanding shares of ADGI for an equal number of shares of
Sanswire.
ADGI was
incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada as Terra West Homes, Inc. on
January 16, 1979. On March 15, 1995, its name was changed to "American
Diversified Group, Inc." During the period ended July 24, 2002, ADGI's business
activities included (i) sale of telecommunication services primarily involving
Internet telephony using VoIP through its Global Transmedia Communications
Corporation subsidiary ("Global"), and (ii) wide area network and local area
network services provided through its NCI Telecom, Inc. subsidiary
("NCI").
Global
was acquired by ADGI on February 19, 2000, and NCI was acquired on June 29,
2000. During 2002, Global and NCI were merged with and into ADGI, with ADGI as
the surviving corporation.
When ADGI
exchanged all of its outstanding shares of common stock for Sanswire common
stock, ADGI became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanswire and Sanswire began
conducting the business formerly conducted by ADGI.
In 2004,
we formed wholly-owned subsidiaries: Sanswire Networks, LLC (“Sanswire-FL”) for
our Stratellite project; and Centerline Communications, LLC, (“Centerline” or
“CLC”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, EQ8, LLC, G Link Solutions, LLC, Volta
Communications, LLC, and Lonestar Communications, LLC for the purpose of the
recording and managing the sale of wholesale minutes and related network
management functions. We have since closed Centerline and its
subsidiaries.
In 2004,
we acquired a 73.15% interest in Consolidated Global Investments, Ltd. (“CGI”),
formerly known as Advantage Telecommunications, Ltd. (“ATC”), an Australian
company. CGI was to be utilized in the carrier sales sector of our business and
was later to be a licensee of the Sanswire Networks, LLC in Australia. However,
we have since sold our shares in CGI back to the Company and no longer have any
interest in CGI. Certain shares of Sanswire acquired by CGI were sold by CGI.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has questioned the validity of the
exemption used for the sale of such shares as more fully discussed below in Item
3 “Legal Proceedings.”
In 2008
we incorporated Sanswire Corp., a Florida corporation and wholly-owned
subsidiary, to deal directly with airship opportunities based upon our agreement
with TAO Technologies, GmbH. We also incorporated Sanswire-TAO Corp., a Florida
corporation that is a 50/50 joint venture with TAO Technologies. The agreements
with TAO are discussed below.
On
September 22, 2008 we filed a Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State
of the State of Delaware pursuant to which our wholly owned subsidiary, Sanswire
Corp., a Delaware corporation, was merged into us. As a result of the filing of
the Certificate of Merger, our corporate name was changed from GlobeTel
Communications Corp. to Sanswire Corp.
Business
of Sanswire
Sanswire
Corp. has sharply refined its operating model ─ focusing exclusively on
opportunities in Lighter Than Air (LTA) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). We seek
to build and run a UAV business that includes low-, mid- and high-altitude,
lighter-than-air vehicles; adding value to their security, surveillance and
broadcasting abilities through the integration of wireless technologies with a
wide array of customer payloads. Our long-term objective is to provide
commercial and government customers advanced seamless wireless broadband
capabilities and surveillance sensor suites utilizing a state of the art High
Altitude Airship technology. Building upon this high altitude technology,
Our near term goal is to penetrate the military/government use market for low to
mid altitude unmanned airships
Our main
products are airships, which provide a platform to transmit wireless
capabilities from air to ground.
The High
Altitude class of prospective airships are generally referred to as HAAs
(High Altitude Airships) but have also been called HAPs and HALEs (High Altitude
Platforms, High Altitude Long Endurance). They have been designed to be able to
keep a station in one location in the Stratosphere, at approximately 65,000 ft
for durations of 30 days or more. 65,000 ft is the sweet spot in
the stratosphere for optimal wind conditions to keep station using the least
amount of power.
STRATELLITE™ The brand name
for our HAA offering is the Stratellite™, so named because they offer the
functionality of a satellite, but in the stratosphere. This class of airship
will consist of several models to suit various purposes. Stratellites™ were
conceived to help solve infrastructure issues that plague many parts of the
world, including the so called "last mile" (building expensive ground based
infrastructure for very low density areas) issues. The Stratellite™ can
bring a full range of telecommunications or broadcasting capabilities to any
area of the world, accessible to people with customer premise equipment that is
inexpensive and available. We are not yet producing the
Stratellite.
The
Stratellite™ is a high altitude long endurance airship intended to populate
“near space” with telecommunications capability. A presence in near
space with high tech sensors and communications suites offers enormous potential
for both commercial and government applications. Whether hovering at
65,000 feet or flying a variety of mission profiles, the Stratellite offers many
of the features of satellites with cost savings, refurbishment ability, and
opportunity for regular system upgrades.
There is
a great need for information-transmission in the future performed by High
Altitude Platforms in various fields;
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emergencies,
use in disaster areas
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traffic engineering systems
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surveillance (pollution)
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transmission
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SANSWIRE-TAO
Sanswire
first entered into an agreement with TAO Technologies GmbH, Stuttgart, Germany,
in 2005. At that time, TAO provided engineering support to the
efforts of former subsidiary Sanswire Networks, LLC then working out of
facilities in California. In September 2007, the companies reached an agreement
in principle to share sales and marketing rights of various aerial vehicles
developed and currently owned by TAO. Additionally, upon closing of definitive
agreements, TAO will grant to Sanswire-TAO the respective patents and
intellectual property rights covering the products, including the AirChain
segmented airship.
In
November 2007, the Company entered into a Licensing and Technical Cooperation
Agreement with TAO. TAO granted to Sanswire an exclusive license for the
territories of the US, Canada, Mexico and Chile for the marketing and
distribution of airships based upon the technologies patented and developed by
TAO. TAO will also provide testing and engineering support for the development
of airships to meet the criteria required by Sanswire customers. Sanswire was
obligated to provide TAO with engineering orders of at least $1,000,000 per year
and certain cash and stock payments on a quarterly basis.
On June
3, 2008 Sanswire and TAO restructured
the November 2007 agreement and entered
into a new agreement to form a 50/50 US based joint venture to place, among
other things, the rights to the TAO intellectual property in US, Canada, and
Mexico into the US based JV company to be called Sanswire-TAO. This
integration of Sanswire and Stuttgart, Germany-based TAO Technologies Gmbh took
place to create various strategic advantages for both companies. Each group
entered the relationship with synergistic, yet very distinct core competencies.
Sanswire’s business development, its inroads into the U.S. Government review
process as well as inroads into overseas markets and other marketing resources
complement TAO’s vast airship product research and development
ability.
On June
19, 2008, we announced that we had agreed to form and commence operations of
Sanswire-TAO Corp., a Florida corporation equally owned by the Company and TAO,
for the customized production, marketing and sales of unmanned aerial vehicles
for the markets of the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The
Sanswire-TAO research and development efforts are centered in Stuttgart, taking
advantage of the relationship between TAO and the University of Stuttgart. This
relationship provides cost-effective access to aerospace testing facilities
including wind tunnels, environmental test chambers, structural testing devices,
computer aided design and a legion of aerospace and physics professionals along
with their more than 10 years of solar powered airship experience. The
Sanswire-TAO joint venture provides the following:
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Multiple
Airship Platforms – Ranging from short range low altitude platforms to
Stratospheric solutions.
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Access
to Resources – Through contractual relationships with world-renowned
universities, including their hometown University of
Stuttgart.
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Research
and Development – More than a decade of knowledge and experience resulting
from significant data gathered from vital airship
testing.
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Proprietary
Systems – Custom developed systems from the design and modeling of
airships to specialized flight control
systems.
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Intellectual
Property – Patented designs and concepts providing worldwide
protection.
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Constructed
Airships – Several platforms built for
demonstrations
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Testing
Facilities – Including aerospace laboratories, assembly and storage
hangars, wind tunnels, certified launch and flight facilities, and
certified manufacturing and production
facilities.
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Competitive
Business Conditions
We are
aware of other companies that are also developing high altitude platforms
similar in nature to our Stratellite project. Our competitors, though, may have
more resources available to develop their respective products. Even if a
properly functioning, commercially viable product is established there can be no
assurance that revenues will be achieved from the sales of Stratellites or other
airships or that the costs to produce such revenues will not exceed the revenues
or that the project will otherwise be profitable. There can be no assurance that
we will be able to successfully achieve the results we anticipate with this
project.
Sources
and Availability of Hardware and Software
Equipment
for the Stratellite, SAS-51 and the prototypes thereof are custom made for those
products and are dependent upon either single or limited number of suppliers for
certain goods. Failure of a supplier could cause significant delays in delivery
of the airships if another supplier cannot be promptly found.
Sources
and Availability of Technical Knowledge and Component Parts
The
Sanswire project requires a high level of technological knowledge and adequately
functioning component parts and sub-assemblies to continue the project and
achieve commercial viability. We have current and contemplated arrangements for
supply of both internal and external technical knowledge to provide the
intellectual capital to continue with this project. Similarly, we have current
and contemplated arrangements for supply required component parts, both
internally developed, as well as, outsourced from specialty contractors to
provide component parts to continue with this project in the near
term.
Dependence
on a Few Customers
As
discussed below in Item 6, Management Discussion and Analysis and Plan of
Operation, we are currently dependent on a limited number of customers. As we
expand our products, services, and markets, we expect to substantially broaden
our customer base and reduce our dependence upon just a few customers. However,
there is no guarantee that we will be able to broaden our customer
base.
Trademarks
We have
filed for registration of the names "Stratellite" and "Sanswire" under the
Madrid Protocol (that includes the United States) and in many non-Madrid
Protocol countries.
We have
additionally entered into an agreement with TAO Technologies GmbH, with whom
Sanswire has collaborated with since 2005. The current agreement provides
exclusive licensing and existing and future patent rights for TAO’s airship
technologies and allows Sanswire to register the TAO patents in the United
States. As soon as the design and engineering for the Stratellite are
finalized, we intend to file for patents covering unique design and intellectual
property.
Regulatory
Matters
The
export of the airship products may be subject to United States State Department
restrictions on the transfer of technology. We are currently investigating
whether or not the export of the Sanswire products would require export licenses
and how the production of these vehicles in Germany through our agreement with
TAO Technologies, GmbH would impact this.
During
2007 and 2008, Sanswire and its subsidiaries incurred payroll tax liability
during the normal course of business at each payroll cycle. The Company
submitted certain withholding tax payments during the first quarter through a
payroll processor, ADP. Subsequent thereto, the Company no longer processed its
payroll through ADP. During this time, the Company did not file the appropriate
tax forms or deposit the appropriate withholding amounts. The Company has
recognized this issue and contacted the IRS accordingly to bring its filings
up-to-date and pay any taxes due. The Company may be subject to penalties and
interest from the IRS.
Number
of Total Employees and Number of Full-Time Employees
As of
March 31, 2009 we have 3 full-time employees, including our executive officers
and employees of our subsidiaries. We do not believe that we will have
difficulty in hiring and retaining qualified individuals for our general
operations and any technical personnel required for the aerospace projects will
primarily be hired overseas to work with the existing TAO
personnel.
ITEM
2. PROPERTIES
Sanswire’s
corporate offices are now located at 101 NE 3 rd Ave.,
Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Base rent is $575 per month plus the cost
of services used by Sanswire. The lease is for a period of 6 months and
terminates on September 30, 2009. We believe our facilities are
adequate for our current and near-term needs.
GlobeTel
previously leased office facilities at 9050 Pines Blvd., Suite 110, Pembroke
Pines, Florida 33024, as of April 1, 2004, and vacated the premises
in March 2006, having turned over the space as part of the sale of the Stored
Value assets. However, there was unpaid rent due on both the first and second
floor suites. In August 2007, the landlord received a judgment in the amount of
$206,730.
Until
September 2007, GlobeTel leased a 66,000 square foot space hanger in Palmdale,
California. The initial lease, between Sanswire Networks, LLC and the City of
Los Angeles World Airports, was for a term of three months, ended July 22, 2005
with a monthly rent of $19,990. On June 8, 2005 the lease term was amended for
fifteen months, commencing June 8, 2005 through September 7, 2006, with two
one-year options. Concurrently with the signing of the amended lease, the
parties entered into a reimbursement agreement to share the cost of certain
improvements.
As of
October 2007, the Company no longer occupies a hangar at Palmdale Regional
Airport, the monthly cost of this space was $20,847. This facility was adjacent
to the United States Air Force’s Plant 42 and Edwards Air Force Base. Sanswire
constructed and tested Stratellite and Sky Sat prototypes at the facility. The
hangar also included administrative office space. Sanswire is indebted to Los
Angeles World Airports, the lessor of the hangar, in the amount of
$161,761.
ITEM
3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Securities and Exchange
Commission
On
September 28, 2006, the Company received a formal order of investigation from
the SEC. The formal order only named the Company and was not specific to any
particular allegations. Through the use of subpoenas, the SEC has requested
documentation from certain officers and directors of the Company. In subsequent
subpoenas, the SEC has asked for additional documents and
information.
On
October 5, 2007, Sanswire received a "Wells Notice" from the SEC in connection
with the SEC’s ongoing investigation of the Company. The Wells Notice provides
notification that the staff of the SEC intends to recommend to the Commission
that it bring a civil action against the Company for possible violations of the
securities laws including violations of Sections 5 and 17(a) of the Securities
Act of 1933; Sections 10(b), 13(a), and 13(b)(2)(A) & (B) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and Rules 10b-5, 12b-20, 13a-1, 13a-11,
and 13a-13 thereunder; and seeking as relief a permanent injunction, civil
penalties, and disgorgement with prejudgment interest. The staff is also
considering recommending that the SEC authorize and institute proceedings to
revoke the registration of Company’s securities pursuant to Section 12(j) of the
Exchange Act.
On May 2,
2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed a lawsuit in the
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida against
Sanswire Corp. (the “Company”) and three former officers of the Company, Timothy
J. Huff, Thomas Y. Jimenez and Lawrence E. Lynch. The SEC alleges, among other
things, that the Company recorded $119 million in revenue on the basis of
fraudulent invoices created by Joseph Monterosso and Luis Vargas, two
individuals formerly employed by the Company who were in charge of its wholesale
telecommunications business.
The SEC
alleges that the Company violated Sections 5(a), 5(c), and 17(a) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Sections 10(b), 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and
13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”), and Rules 10b-5, 12b-20, 13a-1, 13a-11 and 13a-13 under the Exchange Act.
The SEC seeks as relief a permanent injunction, civil penalties, and
disgorgement with prejudgment interest. The Commission subsequently consolidated
this action with another pending action involving former officers of the
Company. The Commission has also moved to amend its complaint against the
Company to include additional allegations of wrongdoing beginning in 2002, which
motion to amend is still pending with the Court. The parties are
currently engaged in discovery. The Company has been vigorously
defending itself in this action.
Joseph
Monterosso
In
October 2007 the Company filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Broward
County, Florida against Joseph J. Monterosso alleging Libel, Slander and
Defamation, Tortuous Interference, Violations of FS § 836.05 (Threats
Extortion) and violations of FS §517 (Securities Fraud). Mr.
Monterosso has not yet been served with the complaint pending additional
information arising from the SEC lawsuit.
Wachovia v.
GlobeTel
In
connection with the operations of Globetel Wireless Europe GmbH and the
acquisition of Altvater GmbH, the Company guaranteed a letter of credit in the
amount of $600,000. Upon Globetel Wireless Europe GmbH ceasing operations, the
letter of credit was drawn upon. The letter of credit was not collateralized. In
September 2007, Wachovia filed a lawsuit in Broward County in an attempt to
recover the amount through arbitration with the American Arbitration
Association. On June 2, 2008, the American Arbitration Association awarded
Wachovia $762,902.
Richard Stevens v.
GlobeTel
The
Company and its directors were sued in the case RICHARD STEVENS vs. GLOBETEL
COMMUNICATIONS CORP., et al. Case No.: 06-cv 21071. The original allegations of
the complaint were that the Company’s proposed transaction to build wireless
networks in Russia was a sham. The amended complaint alleged that the
transaction was not a sham, but that the Company refused to accept payment of
$300 million. Recently, the officers and directors with the exception of Timothy
Huff have been dismissed from the case.
In
February 2008, the Company and the Plaintiff reached a settlement in principle
that has been filed with the Court for approval. Under the terms of the proposed
settlement agreement in the class action, the Company’s D&O insurance
carrier will make a cash payment to the class of $2,300,000, less up to $100,000
for potential counsel fees and expenses. All claims in the class action will be
dismissed with prejudice. The US District Court for the Southern District of
Florida has approved the settlements reached in its pending securities class
action and a shareholder derivative action on February 4, 2008.
Derivative
Action
On July
10, 2006 a derivative action was filed against the officers and directors of
Sanswire alleging that they have not acted in the best interest of the Company
or the shareholders and alleged that the transaction to install wireless
networks in Russia was a sham. The lawsuit is pending in the Federal District
Court for the Southern District of Florida (Civil Case No. 06-60923). The
Company believes that the suits are without merit and will vigorously defend
against it. The Company has hired outside counsel to defend it in this action.
The Company and the Plaintiff have reached an agreement in principle to settle
this action and have submitted such settlement with the Court for its approval.
Under the terms of the settlement, Company’s D&O insurance carrier will pay
$60,000 in attorneys’ fees to plaintiff’s counsel, the Company will implement or
maintain certain corporate governance changes, and all claims will be dismissed
with prejudice.
Mitchell Siegel v.
GlobeTel
On
February 2, 2007, the Company was sued in the Circuit Court for Broward County,
Florida entitled Mitchell Siegel v. GlobeTel Communications Corp. , Case no.
0702456 (“the Siegel Lawsuit”). In this action, Siegel sued the Company for
breach of contract in regards to a Key Executive Employment
Agreement. On February 15, 2008, both parties entered into a
settlement agreement whereas Mr. Siegel would receive $175,000 worth of stock,
payable over 12 months, and 50% of the gross proceeds, up to a total amount of
$300,000, received from an October 2006 agreement. During 2008 the
Company paid $131,250 in the Company’s common stock associated with the
settlement agreement. During 2009 the Company paid an additional
$29,167 in the Company’s common stock.
Former
Consultants
The
Company is a defendant in two lawsuits filed by Matthew Milo and Joseph
Quattrocchi, two former consultants, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of
New York (Richmond County, Case no. 12119/00 and 12118/00). These matters were
subsequently consolidated as a result of an Order of the court and now bear the
singular index number 12118/00. The original lawsuits were for breach of
contract. The complaint demands the delivery of 10,000,000 pre split shares of
ADGI stock to Milo and 10,000,000 to Quattrocchi. Sanswire was entered into the
action as ADGI was the predecessor of the Company. The suit also requests an
accounting for the sales generated by the consultants and attorneys fees and
costs for the action.
The
lawsuits relate to consulting services that were provided by Mr. Milo and Mr.
Quattrocchi and a $50,000 loan advanced by these individuals, dated May 14,
1997, of which $35,000 has been repaid.
The
Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Milo and Mr. Quattrocchi as
consultants on June 25, 1998. The agreement was amended on August 15, 1998. On
November 30, 1998, both Mr. Milo and Mr. Quattrocchi resigned from their
positions as consultants to the Company without fulfilling all of their
obligations under their consulting agreement. The Company issued 3 million pre
split shares each to Mr. Milo and Mr. Quattrocchi as consideration under the
consulting agreement. The Company has taken the position that Mr. Milo and Mr.
Quattrocchi received compensation in excess of the value of the services that
they provided and the amounts that they advanced as loans.
Mr. Milo
and Mr. Quattrocchi disagreed with the Company’s position and commenced action
against us that is pending in the Supreme Court of the State of New York. Mr.
Milo and Mr. Quattrocchi claim that they are entitled to an additional
24,526,000 pre split shares of common stock as damages under the consulting
agreement and to the repayment of the loan balance. The Company believes that it
has meritorious defenses to the Milo and Quattrocchi action, and the Company has
counterclaims against Mr. Milo and Mr. Quattrocchi.
With
regard to the issues related to original index number 12119/00, as a result of a
summary judgment motion, the plaintiffs were granted a judgment in the sum of
$15,000. The rest of the plaintiff's motion was denied. The court did not order
the delivery of 24,526,000 pre split shares of ADGI common stock as the decision
on that would be reserved to time of trial.
An Answer
and Counterclaim had been interposed on both of these actions. The Answer denies
many of the allegations in the complaint and is comprised of eleven affirmative
defenses and five counterclaims alleging damages in the sum of $1,000,000. The
counterclaims in various forms involve breach of contract and breach of
fiduciary duty by the plaintiffs.
For the
most part, the summary judgment motions that plaintiffs brought clearly stated
their theories of recovery and the documents that they will rely on in
prosecuting the action. The case was assigned to a judicial hearing officer and
there was one week of trial. The trial has been since adjourned with no further
trial dates having been set.
It is
still difficult to evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome at this
time in light of the fact that there has been no testimony with regard to the
actions. However, the plaintiffs have prevailed with regard to their claim of
$15,000 as a result of the lawsuit bearing the original index Number
12119/00.
This case
went before a Judicial Hearing Officer on July 6 and 7, 2006. No resolution
occurred during the July hearing and the Judicial Hearing Officer has asked for
written statements of facts and law. The outcome cannot be projected with any
certainty. However, the Company does not believe that it will be
materially adversely affected by the outcome of the proceeding. The Company has
not been informed of any further developments since the hearing.
Trimax
Wireless
On July
3, 2007 Sanswire filed suit against its former employee Ulrich Altvater and his
company Trimax Wireless seeking the return of certain equipment held at the
former GlobeTel Wireless offices and for the return of $175,000 lent to Altvater
by the Company. The replevin action against Trimax was dismissed on the basis of
venue and the Company intends to refile the suit with regard to Trimax in
Collier County, Florida.
On July
12, 2007, the Company terminated its agreement with Mr. Altvater and his
company, Trimax Wireless, Inc.
In August
2007, Altvater and Trimax filed suit against Sanswire alleging, defamation,
conversion, breach of contract and seeking injunctive relief. Sanswire
successfully moved to have the two cases consolidated and has filed a Motion to
Dismiss this suit. The Company intends to vigorously defend this
suit, but no assurance can be given about the outcome of the
litigation.
American
Express
American
Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the
Company and Sanswire Networks LLC (CASE NO: CACE 08-013239, Broward County
Florida), seeking to recover a total of $394,919 for unpaid charges on the
Companies’ corporate purchasing account. On October 3, 2008, American Express
received a final judgment for $404,113.
ITEM
4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
There
were no matters brought to a vote of security holders in 2008 and
2007.
PART
II
ITEM
5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS.
(a)
MARKET PRICE
In
October 2006, our stock was delisted from the American Stock Exchange and began
trading on the Pink Sheets under the symbol “GTEM”. From October 2006 to October
2008 our shares of common stock have been quoted on the Pink Sheets quotation
system under the symbol “GTEM." Effective October 8, 2008 our shares of common
stock have been quoted on the Pink Sheets quotation system under the symbol
“SNSR."
The
following information sets forth the high and low bid price of our common stock
during fiscal 2008, and 2007 and was obtained from the National Quotation
Bureau. The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up,
mark-down or commission and may not represent actual transactions.
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HIGH
|
|
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LOW
|
|
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CALENDAR
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter
Ended March 31
|
|
$ |
0.52 |
|
|
$ |
0.24 |
|
|
Quarter
Ended June 30
|
|
$ |
0.32 |
|
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
|
Quarter
Ended September 30
|
|
$ |
0.26 |
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
Quarter
Ended December 31
|
|
$ |
0.16 |
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CALENDAR
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter
Ended March 31
|
|
$ |
0.14 |
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
Quarter
Ended June 30
|
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
Quarter
Ended September 30
|
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
Quarter
Ended December 31
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
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(b)
HOLDERS
As of the
date of this report, there were approximately 21,000 registered holders of our
common stock.
(c)
DIVIDENDS
The
Company has never paid a dividend and does not anticipate that any dividends
will be paid in the foreseeable future.
(d)
SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
The
following table sets forth the information indicated with respect to our
compensation plans as of December 31, 2008, under which our common stock is
authorized for issuance.
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Number of Securities to be
issued
upon exercise of outstanding
options, warrants and rights
(a)
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Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)
|
|
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Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
(c)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Equity
compensation plans approved by security holders
|
|
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15,982,752 |
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|
$ |
0.35 |
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|
|
— |
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Equity
compensation plans not approved by security holders
|
|
|
— |
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|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
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Total
|
|
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15,982,752 |
|
|
$ |
0.35 |
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|
|
— |
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ITEM
6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
The
following tables set forth our selected historical financial data for the
periods indicated. The selected statement of operations data for the years ended
December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the selected balance sheet data as of
December 31, 2008 and 2007, have been derived from our audited financial
statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this annual
report.
The
information presented below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and
the financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this annual
report.
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Year
Ended December 31,
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|
|
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2008
|
|
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2007
|
|
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Statement
of Operations Data:
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|
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Revenue
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
53,754 |
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Cost
of revenue
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
15,529 |
|
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Gross
margin (loss)
|
|
|
— |
|
|
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38,225 |
|
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Operating
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General
and administrative expenses
|
|
|
476,827 |
|
|
|
1,567,968 |
|
|
Consulting
fees
|
|
|
1,415,235 |
|
|
|
1,635,303 |
|
|
Payroll
and related taxes
|
|
|
887,283 |
|
|
|
3,611,596 |
|
|
Bad
debts
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Research
and development expenses
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(14,856
|
) |
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Officers’
and directors’ compensation
|
|
|
435,000 |
|
|
|
696,790 |
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(3,214,345
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) |
|
|
(7,458,576
|
) |
|
Loss/Gain
on extinguishment of debt
|
|
|
(1,096,650
|
) |
|
|
254,200 |
|
|
Loss
on disposition of equipment
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Loss
on impairment of equipment
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Interest
expense, net
|
|
|
(1,127,420
|
) |
|
|
(2,482,296
|
) |
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Loss
from continuing operations
|
|
|
(5,438,415
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) |
|
|
(9,686,672
|
) |
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Loss/Gain
from discontinued operations
|
|
|
(197
|
) |
|
|
(1,918,806
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) |
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Net
loss
|
|
$ |
(5,438,612 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,605,478 |
) |
|
Net
loss per share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and diluted
|
|
$ |
(0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.10 |
) |
|
|
|
As
of December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Balance
Sheet Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$ |
4,809 |
|
|
$ |
32,278 |
|
|
Investment
in joint venture
|
|
|
3,229,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Deposits
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
391,000 |
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
|
3,240,215 |
|
|
|
441,956 |
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
17,944,125 |
|
|
|
13,666,678 |
|
|
Stockholders’
deficit
|
|
|
(14,703,910
|
) |
|
|
(13,224,722
|
) |
ITEM
7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.
GENERAL
Twelve
months ended December 31, 2008 ("Fiscal 2008" or "2008" or "the current year")
compared to twelve months ended December 31, 2007 ("Fiscal 2007" or "2007" or
"the prior year").
RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES.
During fiscal 2008, we had no gross sales, representing a decrease of 100% over
the prior year when our gross sales were $53,754. Our revenues decreased
primarily due to the Company focusing on the airship development and continuing
to prepare a commercially feasible product for our future potential
customers.
COST OF
SALES. During fiscal 2008, we had no cost of sales representing a decrease of
100% from $15,529 for fiscal 2007.
GROSS
MARGIN. Our gross margin was $0 for fiscal 2008, compared to our gross margin of
$38,225 or 71.1% for fiscal 2007, a decrease of $38,225 or 100%. The decrease is
due to the fact the Company had no revenues.
OPERATING
EXPENSES. Our operating expenses consist primarily of payroll and related taxes,
professional and consulting services, expenses for executive and administrative
personnel and insurance, investor and public relations, research and
development, telephone and communications, facilities expenses,
travel and related expenses, and other general corporate expenses. Our operating
expenses for fiscal 2008 were $3,214,345 compared to fiscal year 2007 operating
expenses of $7,496,801 a decrease of $4,282,456 or 57.1%.
In
addition, employee payroll and related taxes for fiscal 2008 were $887,283
compared to $3,611,596, a decrease of $2,724,313 or 75.4%. This decrease was due
to our continued reduction of our operations, facilities and workforce during
2008.
The
overall decrease is primarily due to a decrease in officers' and directors'
compensation to $435,000 (including non-cash compensation), from $696,790 in the
prior year.
During
2008 and 2007, Sanswire and its subsidiaries incurred payroll tax liability
during the normal course of business at each payroll cycle. The Company
submitted certain withholding tax payments during the first and second quarters
of 2007 through a payroll processor, ADP. Subsequent thereto, the Company no
longer processed its payroll through ADP. The Company did not file its 2007 tax
forms until 2008 but during 2008 the Company has reported its payroll tax
liabilities on a timely basis; however the Company failed to deposit the
appropriate withholding amounts. The Company has recognized this issue and
contacted the IRS accordingly to make arrangement to pay any taxes due, which is
currently estimated to be at least $200,000. The Company may be subject to
penalties and interest from the IRS.
We
incurred $1,415,235 of consulting fees, a decrease of $220,068 or 13.5% for 2008
compared to $1,635,303 in 2007. This decrease is primarily related to reduction
of services required to develop and expand our geographical and product
markets.
We
received a $14,856 of research and development refund for our Sanswire project
during 2007, compared to $0 during 2008, a decrease of $14,586 or 100%. During
2008 and 2007, there were no direct expenses for development and building of the
airship. This is due mainly to the fact that Company entered into a revised
agreement with TAO Technologies (See note 3 to the attached financial
statements). The Company believes that further development will increase during
2009 and thus associated expenses are expected to increase for
2009.
During
2008, we incurred $476,827 of general and administrative expenses as compared to
$1,567,968 during 2007. The $1,091,141 decrease was due to a continued
reduction of expenses related to our operations, facilities and workforce during
2008.
LOSS FROM
OPERATIONS. We had an operating loss of ($3,214,345) for fiscal year 2008 as
compared to an operating loss of ($7,458,576) for fiscal 2007, primarily due to
decreased operating expenses as described above, including lower operating costs
and reductions of our various programs.
OTHER
INCOME (EXPENSE). We had net other expenses totaling ($2,224,070) during fiscal
year 2008 compared to ($2,228,096) during fiscal 2007. This variance included
the non cash charges related to the modifications of our convertible debentures
of ($1,096,650) compared to a $254,200 gain in 2007.
Interest
expense for fiscal year 2008 was $1,127,420 compared to $2,482,296 for the prior
year. Interest expense decrease was primarily due to a reduction in noncash
financing charges associated with the Company’s convertible
debentures.
LOSS FROM
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS. During 2008 we had a loss of ($197), related to our
discontinued operations compared to a loss of ($1,918,806) during fiscal year
2007. See note 2 in the financial statements for more information regarding the
discontinued operations.
NET LOSS.
We had a net loss of ($5,438,612) in fiscal year 2008 compared to a net loss of
($11,605,478) in fiscal 2007. The decrease in net loss is primarily attributable
to the decrease in the operating expenses as discussed
above.
LIQUIDITY
AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
ASSETS.
At December 31, 2008, we had total assets of $3,240,215 compared to total assets
of $32,278 as of December 31, 2007.
The
current assets at December 31, 2008, were $11,215 compared to $50,956 at
December 31, 2007. As of December 31, 2008, we had $4,809 of cash and cash
equivalents compared to $32,378 at December 31, 2007.
The
Company had no deposits as of December 31, 2008 compared to $391,000 as of
December 31, 2007. The $391,000 relates to payments accrued toward an
agreement reached in May 2008 for $3,229,000 as an investment in a joint
venture. This deposit was applied as an investment in joint venture
in June 2008. See note 3 in the financial statements for more
information regarding the transaction.
We had
$6,406 of current assets from discontinued operations as of December 31, 2008 as
compared to $18,678 at December 31, 2007. See note 2 in the financial statements
for more information regarding the discontinued operations.
LIABILITIES.
At December 31, 2008, we had total liabilities of $17,944,125 compared to total
liabilities of $13,666,678 as of December 31, 2007.
The
current liabilities at December 31, 2008 were $17,944,125 compared to
$13,666,678 at December 31, 2007, an increase of $4,277,447. The increase is
principally due to the increase in current portion of payments due on the notes
payable of $1,208,512 (see note 5 of the financial statements), the increase in
accounts payable of $647,055, and the increase in accrued expenses of
$2,421,855.
CASH
FLOWS. Our cash used in operating activities was $909,608 compared to $2,286,113
for the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to the decreased level of
operations and operating activities and changes in our current assets and
liabilities.
During
2008 there was $385,000 used in investing activities which was a payment on
the Sanswire-Tao joint venture compared to $372,500 used in investing
activities of which $130,000 was used as a deposit for the joint venture and
$242,500 from its discontinued operations.
Net cash
provided by financing activities was $1,267,139 principally from the execution
of new convertible debentures, as compared to $2,686,648 in the prior
year.
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis,
which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities
and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the
accompanying financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $5,438,612 and
a negative cash flow from operations of $909,608 for the year ended December 31,
2008, and had a working capital deficiency of $17,932,910 and a stockholders’
deficit of $14,703,910 at December 31, 2008. These factors raise
substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the
Company’s ability to raise additional funds and implement its business plan. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if
the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Throughout
2008 and continuing into 2009, the Company has been dependent upon monthly
funding from its existing debt holders. Funding decisions have typically not
extended beyond thirty days at any given time, and the Company does not
currently have a defined funding source. Funding delays and uncertainties have
seriously damaged vendor relationships, new product development and revenues. In
the absence of continued monthly funding by its current debt holders, the
Company would have insufficient funds to continue operations. There is no
assurance that additional funding from the current debt holders will be
available or available on terms and conditions acceptable to the
Company.
During
2009, the Company has subsequently raised approximately $140,000 from investors;
however this is not adequate funding to cover the estimated working capital
deficit of approximately $17.9 million or the net loss for 2008 of approximately
$6 million. The Company is currently working to secure additional
funding for its current operations as well as for the payments associated with
the Company’s joint venture.
As
reflected in the accompanying financial statements, for the year ended December
31, 2008 we had a net loss of ($5,438,612) compared to a 2007 net loss of
($11,605,478). Consequently, there is an accumulated deficit of ($125,834,338)
at December 31, 2008 compared to ($120,395,726) at December 31,
2007.
CRITICAL
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
REGISTRATION
RIGHTS
In
connection with the sale of debt or equity instruments, we may enter into
Registration Rights Agreements. Generally, these Agreements require us to file
registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register
common shares that may be issued on conversion of debt or preferred stock, to
permit re-sale of common shares previously sold under an exemption from
registration or to register common shares that may be issued on exercise of
outstanding options or warrants.
These
Agreements usually require us to pay penalties for any time delay in filing the
required registration statements, or in the registration statements becoming
effective, beyond dates specified in the Agreement. These penalties are usually
expressed as a fixed percentage, per month, of the original amount we received
on issuance of the debt or preferred stock, common shares, options or warrants.
We account for these penalties when it is probable that a penalty will be
incurred. At December 31, 2008 the Company has no registration rights agreement
requiring penalties to be recorded.
REVENUE
RECOGNITION
Revenue
is recognized when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, goods are
shipped and title passes, collection is probable, and the fee is fixed or
determinable. The Company records deferred revenue when cash is
received in advance of the revenue recognition criteria being met.
USE OF
ESTIMATES
The
process of preparing financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States requires the use of estimates and
assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and
expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events
as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual
results may differ from estimated amounts.
STOCK-BASED
COMPENSATION
The
Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R) using the prospective transition method,
which requires the application of the accounting standard as of January 1,
2006, the first day of its year ended December 31, 2006. In accordance with
this transition method, the Company’s consolidated financial statements for
prior periods have not been restated to reflect, and do not include the impact
of, SFAS No. 123(R). The Company’s consolidated financial statements for
the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 reflect the impact of SFAS
No. 123(R). Upon adopting SFAS No. 123(R), for awards with service
conditions and graded-vesting, a one-time election was made to recognize
stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite
service period for the entire award.
Stock-based
compensation expense recognized under SFAS No. 123(R) for the years ended
December 31, 2008 and 2007 were $712,501 and $1,667,107, respectively.
The
Company’s determination of fair value of share-based payment awards to employees
and directors on the date of grant uses the Black-Scholes model, which is
affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number
of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not
limited to our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, and
actual and projected employee stock option exercise
behaviors. Forfeitures are recognized as incurred.
The
Company accounts for stock option and warrant grants issued to non-employees for
goods and services using the guidance of SFAS No. 123 and Emerging Issues
Task Force (“EITF”) No. 96-18: “Accounting for Equity Instruments that are
Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling,
Goods or Services,” whereby the fair value of such option and warrant grants is
determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model at the earlier of the
date at which the non-employee’s performance is completed or a performance
commitment is reached.
RECENTLY
ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
SFAS No.
159, The Fair Value Option of Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS No. 159)
In
February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159. The Fair Value Option of Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159
provides an option to report selected financial assets and financial liabilities
using fair value. The standard establishes required presentation and disclosures
to facilitate comparisons with companies that use different measurements for
similar assets and liabilities. The Company does not expect that the adoption of
SFAS No. 159 for financial assets and financial liabilities to have a
material impact on our consolidated financial statements in subsequent reporting
periods.
SFAS No. 141 (R), Business
Combinations (SFAS No. 141R) and SFAS
No. 160, Non-controlling
Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (SFAS No.
160)
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations, and SFAS
No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements.
SFAS No. 141R requires an acquirer to measure the identifiable assets acquired,
the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at
their fair values on the acquisition date, with goodwill being the excess value
over the net identifiable assets acquired. SFAS No. 160 clarifies that a
non-controlling interest in a subsidiary should be reported as equity in the
consolidated financial statement. The calculation of earnings per share will
continue to be based on income amounts attributable to the parent. SFAS
No. 141R and SFAS No. 160 are effective for financial statements
issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Early adoption is
prohibited. The Company does not expect that the adoption of SFAS 141R or SFAS
No. 160 to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of
operations, although its effects on future periods will depend on the nature and
significance of business combinations subject to this statement.
SFAS
No. 161, Disclosures about
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS No. 161)
In March
2008, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities”. The new standard is intended to improve
financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by
requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their
effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash
flows. SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning
after November 15, 2008. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 161 to
have a material impact on the presentation of our annual and interim period
disclosures.
Management
does not believe that there are any recently-issued, but not yet effective
accounting pronouncements, which could have a material effect on the
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements
RISK
FACTORS
Risks
Related to Our Business and Industry
We
need to raise a significant amount of additional capital to meet our current and
future business requirements and such capital raising may be costly or difficult
to obtain and could dilute current stockholders’ ownership
interests.
We need
to raise $4.5 million of additional financing in order to meet our cash
requirements for the next twelve (12) months and to fully implement our business
plan during the next twelve months. The funds would be used to
increase manufacturing of our products, expand our research and development
efforts, and attract a larger talented sales force. We intend to
raise the financing from the sale of common stock in one or more private
placements or public offerings and/or from bank financing. We do not
have any firm commitments or identified sources of additional capital from third
parties or from our officers, directors or shareholders. Although our
officers and directors or their affiliates have in the past facilitated capital
for us, or provided us with capital, they are not legally bound to do
so. There can be no assurance that additional capital will be
available to us, or that, if available, it will be on terms satisfactory to
us. Any additional financing may involve dilution to our
shareholders. If we are unable to raise additional financing on terms
satisfactory to us, or at all, we would not be able to fully implement our
business plan which would have a materially adverse effect our business and
financial position and could cause us to delay, curtail, scale back or forgo
some or all of our operations or we could cease to exist.
We
have a history of operating and net losses which we anticipate will
continue.
We have a
history of losses from operations. We anticipate that for the
foreseeable future, we will continue to experience losses from
operations. We had a net loss from continuing operations of
$5,438,415 during fiscal 2008 and a net loss from continuing operations of
$9,686,672 during fiscal 2007. We anticipate that our net loss will
increase for fiscal 2009.
Our
independent auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our ability to
continue as a going concern.
In its
report dated March 30, 2009, our independent auditors, Weinberg and Company,
P.A., expressed an opinion that there is substantial doubt about our ability to
continue as a going concern because we have suffered recurring losses from
operations and we have an accumulated deficit and a working capital
deficit. We expect to continue to incur losses for the foreseeable
future. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared
assuming that we will continue as a going concern. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of
recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be
necessary in the event we cannot continue in existence. Our continuation as a
going concern is dependent upon future events, including the acquisition of
additional capital to fully implement our business plan. There can be
no assurance these future events will occur or that we will continue as a going
concern even if they do occur. If we are unable to continue as a
going concern, you will lose your entire investment.
If
we fail to protect our intellectual property rights, our competitors may take
advantage of our ideas to compete more effectively with us.
Our
proprietary rights are one of the keys to our performance and ability to remain
competitive. We rely on a combination of patent, trademark, copyright and trade
secret laws in the U.S. and other jurisdictions as well as confidentiality
agreements and procedures, non-compete agreements and other contractual
provisions to protect our intellectual property, other proprietary rights and
our brand. Our intellectual property rights may be challenged,
invalidated or circumvented by third parties. We may not be able to prevent the
unauthorized disclosure or use of our technical knowledge or other trade secrets
by employees. Furthermore, the laws of foreign countries may not protect our
intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the U.S.
Litigation may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights which
could result in substantial costs to us and substantial diversion of management
attention. If we do not adequately protect our intellectual property, our
competitors could use it to enhance their products. Our inability to
adequately protect our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our
business and financial condition, and the value of our brand name and other
intangible assets.
Risk
Related To Ownership of Our Common Stock
There
is currently a small market for our common stock, and we expect that any market
that does develop will be illiquid and extremely volatile.
As of
March 31, 2009, we had approximately twenty one thousand (21,000) shareholders
of record, and we had been subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange
Act for at least ninety (90) days. There were shares of our common
stock that had been held by non-affiliates for a minimum of one year which could
be freely resold under Rule 144, and shares of our common stock that had been
held by such persons for a minimum of six months which could be resold under
Rule 144 subject to public information requirements for reporting
issuers. There were also shares of our common stock that had been
held by affiliates for a minimum of six months which could be resold under Rule
144 subject to the volume limitations, manner of sale provisions, public
information requirements for reporting issuers and notice
requirements.
The
market for our common stock is illiquid and subject to wide fluctuations in
response to several factors, including, but not limited to:
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Furthermore,
our stock price may be impacted by factors that are unrelated or
disproportionate to our operating performance which include stock market
fluctuations, general economic, political and overall global market conditions,
such as recessions, interest rates or international
currency fluctuations. Any and all of these factors, while unrelated directly to
us, may adversely affect the market price and liquidity of our common
stock.
We
have authorized preferred stock which can be designated by our board of
directors without shareholder approval.
We have
authorized 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The shares of
preferred stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series, each of
which shall have distinctive designation or title as shall be determined by our
board of directors prior to the issuance of any shares thereof. The preferred
stock shall have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and
such preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights
and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof as adopted by our
board of directors. Because our board of directors is able to designate the
powers and preferences of the preferred stock without the vote of the holders of
our common stock, the holders of our common stock will have no control over what
designations and preferences our preferred stock will have. As a result of this,
our board of directors could designate one or more series of preferred stock
with superior rights to the rights of the holders of our common
stock.
We
do not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.
We have
not declared or paid, and do not anticipate declaring or paying in the
foreseeable future, any cash dividends on our common stock. Our
ability to pay dividends is dependent upon, among other things, our future
earnings, operating and financial condition, our capital requirements, general
business conditions and other pertinent factors, and is subject to the
discretion of our board of directors. Accordingly, there is no
assurance that any dividends will ever be paid on our common stock.
Investors may face significant
restrictions on the resale of our common stock due to federal regulations of
penny stock.
Our
common stock is subject to the requirements of Rule 15(g)9, promulgated under
the Securities Exchange Act as long as the price of our common stock is below
$5.00 per share. Under such rule, broker-dealers who recommend low-priced
securities to persons other than established customers and accredited investors
must satisfy special sales practice requirements, including a requirement that
they make an individualized written suitability determination for the purchaser
and receive the purchaser's consent prior to the transaction. The Securities
Enforcement Remedies and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990, also requires
additional disclosure in connection with any trades involving a stock defined as
a penny stock. Generally, the SEC defines a penny stock as any equity security
not traded on an exchange or quoted on NASDAQ that has a market price of less
than $5.00 per share. The required penny stock disclosures include the delivery,
prior to any transaction, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock
market and the risks associated with it. Such requirements could severely limit
the market liquidity of the securities and the ability of purchasers to sell
their securities in the secondary market. In addition, various state
securities laws impose restrictions on transferring penny stocks.
ITEM
7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK.
NA
ITEM
8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the
Board of Directors and Stockholders of:
Sanswire
Corp. (formerly known as GlobeTel Communications Corp.) and
Subsidiaries
We have
audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Sanswire Corp. (formerly
known as GlobeTel Communications Corp.) and Subsidiaries (the “Company”),
as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years then ended.
These 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 audits.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the consolidated 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
We were
not engaged to examine management’s assertion about the effectiveness of
Sanswire Corp. (formerly known as GlobeTel Communications Corp.) and
Subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008
included in the Company’s Item 9A “Controls and Procedures” in the Annual Report
on Form 10-K and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion
thereon.
In our
opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Sanswire Corp.
(formerly known as GlobeTel Communications Corp.) and Subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2008 and 2007 and the consolidated results of their operations and
their cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
consolidated financial statements, the Company has experienced net losses and
negative cash flows from operations and expects such losses to continue. These
conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a
going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described
in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments
that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
As
discussed in Note 1, on May 2, 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission
(“SEC”) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern
District of Florida against GlobeTel Communications Corp. (the “Company”) and
three former officers of the Company, Timothy J. Huff, Thomas Y. Jimenez and
Lawrence E. Lynch. The SEC alleges, among other things, that the Company
recorded $119 million in revenue on the basis of fraudulent invoices created by
Joseph Monterosso and Luis Vargas, two individuals formerly employed by the
Company who were in charge of its wholesale telecommunications business. The SEC
alleges that the Company violated Sections 5(a), 5(c), and 17(a) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Sections 10(b), 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and
13(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”), and Rules 10b-5, 12b-20, 13a-1, 13a-11 and 13a-13 under the Exchange Act.
The SEC seeks as relief a permanent injunction, civil penalties, and
disgorgement with prejudgment interest. The Company has advised that it intends
to vigorously defend itself in this action. The SEC lawsuit states that the
staff is also considering recommending that the SEC authorize and institute
proceedings to revoke the registration of Company’s securities pursuant to
Section 12(j) of the Exchange Act. The consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
uncertainty.
Weinberg
& Company, P.A.
Boca
Raton, Florida
March 30,
2009
SANSWIRE
CORP. (FORMERLY GLOBETEL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
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DECEMBER 31,
2008
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DECEMBER 31,
2007
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ASSETS
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CURRENT
ASSETS
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$ |
4,809 |
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$ |
32,278 |
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Current
assets from discontinued operations
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6,406 |
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18,678 |
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TOTAL
CURRENT ASSETS
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11,215 |
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50,956 |
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Deposits
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— |
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391,000 |
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Investment
in joint venture
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3,229,000 |
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— |
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TOTAL
NONCURRENT ASSETS
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3,229,000 |
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391,000 |
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TOTAL
ASSETS
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$ |
3,240,215
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$ |
441,956 |
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LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
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LIABILITIES
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CURRENT
LIABILITIES
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Accounts
payable
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$ |
3,802,777 |
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$ |
3,155,722 |
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Notes
and convertible notes payable, net of discount of $134,423 and
$1,257,364
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9,264,732 |
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8,056,220 |
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Accrued
expenses and other liabilities
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3,489,210 |
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1,067,355 |
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Current
liabilities from discontinued operations
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1,387,406 |
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1,387,381 |
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TOTAL
LIABILITIES
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17,944,125 |
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13,666,678 |
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COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
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STOCKHOLDERS'
DEFICIT
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Series
A Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 250,000 shares
authorized;
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no
shares issued and outstanding:
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— |
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— |
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Series
B Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 500,000 shares
authorized;
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no
shares issued and outstanding:
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— |
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— |
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Series
C Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000 shares
authorized;
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no
shares issued and outstanding:
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— |
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— |
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Series
D Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000 shares
authorized;
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no
shares issued and outstanding:
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— |
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— |
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Common
stock, $.00001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized;
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184,704,015
and 129,756,897 shares issued and outstanding
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1,848 |
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1,299 |
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Additional
paid-in capital
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111,128,580 |
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107,169,705 |
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Accumulated
deficit
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(125,834,338 |
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(120,395,726
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TOTAL
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
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(14,703,910 |
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(13,224,722
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TOTAL
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
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$ |
3,240,215 |
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$ |
441,956 |
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See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
SANSWIRE
CORP. (FORMERLY GLOBETEL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER
31,
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2008
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2007
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REVENUES
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$ |
— |
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$ |
53,754 |
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COST
OF REVENUES
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— |
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15,529 |
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GROSS
MARGIN
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— |
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38,225 |
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EXPENSES
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Payroll
and related taxes
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887,283 |
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3,611,596 |
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Consulting
fees
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1,415,235 |
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1,635,303 |
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Noncash
officers' and directors' compensation
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435,000 |
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696,790 |
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Research
and development
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— |
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(14,856
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General
and administrative
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476,827 |
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1,567,968 |
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TOTAL
EXPENSES
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3,214,345 |
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7,496,801 |
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LOSS
FROM OPERATIONS
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(3,214,345
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(7,458,576
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OTHER
INCOME (EXPENSE)
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Loss/Gain
on extinguishment of debt
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(1,096,650
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254,200 |
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Interest
expense, net
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(1,127,420
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(2,482,296
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NET
OTHER EXPENSE
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(2,224,070
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(2,228,096
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LOSS
FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
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(5,438,415
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) |
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(9,686,672
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) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LOSS
FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
|
|
|
(197
|
) |
|
|
(1,918,806
|
) |
|
NET
LOSS
|
|
$ |
(5,438,612 |
) |
|
$ |
(11,605,478 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC
and DILUTED
|
|
|
151,534,774 |
|
|
|
121,171,392 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LOSS
PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC
and DILUTED
|
|
$ |
(
0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
(
0.08 |
) |
|
LOSS
PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC
and DILUTED
|
|
$ |
(
0.00 |
) |
|
$ |
(
0.02 |
) |
|
NET
LOSS PER SHARE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC
and DILUTED
|
|
$ |
(
0.04 |
) |
|
$ |
(
0.10 |
) |
See
accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
SANSWIRE
CORP. (FORMERLY GLOBETEL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
FOR
THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
|
|
|
COMMON STOCK
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ADDITIONAL
|
|
|
STOCK
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PAID-IN
|
|
|
SUBSCRIPTIONS
|
|
|
Description
|
|
SHARES
|
|
|
AMOUNT
|
|
|
CAPITAL
|
|
|
RECEIVABLE
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 2006
|
|
|
109,470,803 |
|
|
$ |
1,095 |
|
|
$ |
94,733,346 |
|
|
$ |
(130,282 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued for cash
|
|
|
3,750,000 |
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
749,962 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for services
|
|
|
6,824,920 |
|
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
1,667,039 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for settlement of debt obligations
|
|
|
1,333,333 |
|
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
4,598,320 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued related to discontinued operations
|
|
|
4,001,599 |
|
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
1,056,438 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for interest and financing costs
|
|
|
1,572,951 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
557,616 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for conversion of notes
|
|
|
939,005 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
98,556 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for deposit
|
|
|
1,864,286 |
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
260,981 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Writedown
of receivable related to options
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(130,282
|
) |
|
|
130,282 |
|
|
Options
issued for executive compensation
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,922,992 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Change
of fair value of warrants
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
421,737 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Warrants
issued for and beneficial conversion feature for convertible
notes
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,233,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 2007
|
|
|
129,756,897 |
|
|
$ |
1,299 |
|
|
$ |
107,169,705 |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
issued for conversion of notes
|
|
|
27,265,195 |
|
|
|
272 |
|
|
|
1,788,566 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for services
|
|
|
12,269,444 |
|
|
|
123 |
|
|
|
712,378 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for settlement of debt
|
|
|
2,700,701 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
99,647 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for accrued expenses
|
|
|
6,831,778 |
|
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
367,852 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for interest
|
|
|
3,200,000 |
|
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
189,368 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Shares
issued for joint
venture
|
|
|
2,680,000 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
267,973 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Options
issued for executive compensation
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
244,831 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Warrants
issued for and beneficial conversion feature for convertible
notes
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
288,260 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 2008
|
|
|
1
|