Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
Form 10-Q
_______________

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

OR

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

For the transition period from ______ to _____

Commission file number 1-10927

SIMTROL, INC.
(Exact name of smaller reporting company as specified in its charter)


Delaware
58-2028246
(State of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation)
Identification No.)
   
520 Guthridge Ct., Suite 250
 
Norcross, Georgia 30092
(770) 242-7566
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Issuer’s telephone number)


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 x     No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Sec. 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes   ¨    No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
   
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company  x

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

As of August 13, 2009 registrant had 12,224,356 shares of $.001 par value Common Stock outstanding.



SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Form 10-Q
Quarter Ended June 30, 2009

Index


   
Page
     
     
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements:
 
     
 
             Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
 
 
                June 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008
3
     
 
             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
 
 
                Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
4
     
 
             Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
 
 
                Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 (unaudited)
5
     
 
             Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
6
     
 
Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
 
 
                Results of Operations                                                                                             
16
     
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
21
     
 
Item 4T.Controls and Procedures                                                                                                
21
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
 
Item 6.  Exhibits                                                                                                
22
 
2

 
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


ASSETS
 
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
Current assets
 
2009 (unaudited)
   
2008
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 349,288     $ 997,048  
Accounts receivable
    147,341       80,015  
Inventory
    25,125       28,905  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    46,454       129,873  
Total current assets
    568,208       1,235,841  
                 
Certificate of deposit-restricted
    82,433       81,126  
Property and equipment, net
    86,632       101,509  
Right to license intellectual property, net
    8,719       27,218  
Other assets
    11,458       11,458  
                 
Total assets
  $ 757,450     $ 1,457,152  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’(DEFICIENCY)/ EQUITY
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 262,295     $ 188,064  
Accrued expenses
    93,669       43,505  
Deferred revenue
    31,313       19,518  
Common stock to be issued
    26,000       26,000  
Derivative liabilities
    4,286       -  
    Notes payable, net of debt discount of $370,362
    191,888       -  
Total current liabilities
    609,451       277,087  
                 
Derivative liabilities
    658,653       -  
Deferred rent payable
    21,209       20,551  
                 
Total liabilities
    1,289,313       297,638  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Stockholders' Equity/(Deficit):
               
Preferred stock, $.00025 par value; 800,000 shares authorized;
               
Series A Convertible: 770,000 shares designated; 672,664 and  688,664 outstanding; liquidation values of $2,017,992 and $2,065,992
    167       171  
Series B Convertible: 4,700 shares designated; 4,264 and 4,285 outstanding; liquidation values of $3,198,000 and $3,213,750
    1       1  
Series C Convertible: 7,900 shares designated; 5,534 and 5,534 outstanding; liquidation values of $4,150,500 and $4,150,500
    14       14  
Common stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized;
               
$.001 par value; 12,224,356 and 10,783,882 issued and outstanding
    12,224       10,784  
Additional paid-in capital
    79,413,546       80,338,073  
Accumulated deficit
    (79,957,815 )     (79,189,529 )
                 
Total stockholders' (deficiency)/equity
    (531,863 )     1,159,514  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficiency)/equity
  $ 757,450     $ 1,457,152  

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

3


SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30
   
Six Months Ended
June 30
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Revenues:
                       
Software licenses
  $ 1,000     $ 7,767     $ 76,321     $ 20,455  
Service and hardware
    19,102       3,116       195,068       70,325  
Total revenues
    20,102       10,883       271,389       90,780  
Cost of revenues:
                               
Software licenses
    -       105       300       105  
Service and hardware
    6,146       1,169       114,116       27,306  
Total cost of revenues
    6,146       1,274       114,416       27,411  
Gross profit
    13,956       9,609       156,973       63,369  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling, general, and administrative
    595,628       714,994       1,374,278       1,622,467  
Research and development
    289,008       295,000       600,873       643,462  
Total operating expenses
    884,636       1,009,994       1,975,151       2,265,929  
                                 
Loss from Operations
    (870,680 )     (1,000,385 )     (1,818,178 )     (2,202,560 )
                                 
Other income/(expenses):
                               
Amortization of debt discount-warrant fair value
    (80,408 )     (166,639 )     (80,408 )     (266,038 )
Amortization of beneficial conversion of notes payable
    -       (166,639 )     -       (266,038 )
Amortization of debt issuance costs
    (5,781 )     (17,500 )     (5,781 )     (21,579 )
Loss on derivative liabilities
    (160,706 )     -       (101,506 )     -  
Interest and other income
    3,825       3,548       9,810       9,740  
Interest expense
    (12,173 )     (45,425 )     (12,593 )     (80,067 )
Total other expense, net
    (255,243 )     (392,655 )     (190,478 )     (623,982 )
                                 
Net Loss
    (1,125,923 )     (1,393,040 )     (2,008,656 )     (2,826,542 )
Dividends on convertible preferred stock paid in common stock
    (359,338 )     (274,368 )     (359,338 )     (274,368 )
Deemed dividend on convertible preferred stock
    -       (1,299,838 )     -       (1,299,838 )
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
  $ (1,485,261 )   $ (2,967,246 )     (2,367,994 )   $ (4,440,748 )
                                 
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted:
                               
Basic and diluted
  $ (0.14 )   $ (0.35 )   $ (0.22 )   $ (0.55 )
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic and diluted
    10,935,736       8,366,429       10,883,077       7,975,416  

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

4


SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

 
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net loss
  $ (2,008,656 )   $ (2,826,542 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Issuance of common stock for services
    3,255       84,639  
Depreciation and amortization
    38,974       91,937  
Impairment of right to license intellectual property
    18,499       -  
Amortization of debt discounts
    80,408       532,076  
Stock-based compensation
    424,687       443,568  
Loss on derivative liabilities
    101,506       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
    174,505       206,481  
Net cash used in operating activities
    (1,166,822 )     (1,467,841 )
                 
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (18,267 )     (22,939 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net proceeds from notes payable issuance
    562,250       1,495,021  
Net proceeds from stock issuance
    -       1,053,153  
        Capitalized offering costs
    (24,921 )     (4,979 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    537,329       2,548,174  
                 
(Decrease)/Increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (647,760 )     1,057,394  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
    997,048       256,358  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
  $ 349,288     $ 1,313,752  
                 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
               
                 
Beneficial conversion feature of notes payable
  $ -     $ 266,038  
        Warrant fair value in securities issuance
  $ 450,770     $ 266,038  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

5


SIMTROL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008
(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

Simtrol, Inc., formerly known as VSI Enterprises, Inc., was incorporated in Delaware in September 1988 and, together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company"), develops, markets, and supports software based audiovisual control systems and videoconferencing products that operate on PC platforms.  The Company operates at a single facility in Norcross, Georgia and its sales are primarily in the United States.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the instructions to Form 10-Q.  It is management’s opinion that these statements include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2009, and the condensed consolidated results of operations, and cash flows for all periods presented.  Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted.  It is suggested that these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2009.

Certain amounts in the 2008 condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified for comparative purposes to conform to the presentation in the current period condensed consolidated financial statements.  These reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net loss.

Note 2 – Liquidity and Going Concern

As of June 30, 2009, the Company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $349,288 and negative working capital of $41,243.  Since inception, the Company has not achieved a sufficient level of revenue to support its business and incurred a net loss of $2,008,656 and used net cash of $1,173,336 in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2009. The Company will require additional funding to fund its development and operating activities during the second half of 2009.  Historically, the Company has relied on private placement issuances of equity and debt.  The Company has commenced efforts to raise additional capital through a private placement of debt securities and warrants and issued $562,250 of these securities on May 29, 2009 (see Note 11).  The private placement memorandum allows the Company to raise a maximum of $1.5 million at the current terms.  No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in raising this capital.  If capital is successfully raised through the issuance of debt, this will increase interest expense and the warrants will dilute existing shareholders.  If the Company is not successful in raising this capital, the Company may not be able to continue as a going concern.  In that event, the Company may be forced to cease operations and stockholders could lose their entire investment in the Company.

Also, anti-dilution provisions of the existing Series A, B, and C Convertible Preferred stock might result in additional dilution to existing common shareholders if such financing results in adjustments to the conversion terms of the convertible preferred stock.  If the Company is unable to obtain this additional funding, its business, financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected.

Even if the Company obtains additional equity capital, the Company may not be able to execute its current business plan and fund business operations for the period necessary to achieve positive cash flow.  In such case, the Company might exhaust its capital and be forced to reduce expenses and cash burn to a material extent, which would impair its ability to achieve its business plan.  If the Company runs out of available capital, it might be required to pursue highly dilutive equity or debt issuances to finance its business in a difficult and hostile market, including possible equity financings at a price per share that might be much lower than the per share price invested by current shareholders.  No assurance can be given that any source of additional cash would be available to the Company.  If no source of additional cash is available to the Company, then the Company would be forced to significantly reduce the scope of its operations or possibly seek court protection from creditors or cease business operations altogether.
 
6

These matters raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.  The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplate the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Note 3 – Selected Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue recognition

The Company follows the guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 104 (“SAB 104”) for revenue recognition.  It adheres strictly to the criteria outlined in SAB 104, which provides for revenue to be recognized when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery or installation has been completed, (iii) the customer accepts and verifies receipt, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.  Certain judgments affect the application of its revenue policy.  Revenue consists of the sale of device control software and related maintenance contracts on these systems.  Revenue on the sale of hardware is recognized upon shipment.  The Company generally recognizes revenue from Device ManagerTM software sales upon shipment as it sells the product to audiovisual integrators, net of estimated returns and discounts.  Revenue on maintenance contracts is recognized over the term of the related contract.

Capitalized software and research and development costs

The Company’s policy on capitalized software and research and development costs determines the timing of recognition of certain development costs. In addition, this policy determines whether the cost is classified as development expense or is capitalized. Software development costs incurred after technological feasibility has been established are capitalized and amortized, commencing with product release, using the greater of the income forecast method or on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the product. Management is required to use professional judgment in determining whether research and development costs meet the criteria for immediate expense or capitalization. The Company did not capitalize any software and research and development costs during either 2009 or 2008, all previously capitalized assets were fully amortized, and research and development efforts during 2008 and 2009 primarily involved product improvements to its Device Manager and Video Visitation products to improve their functionality and ease of use for end users.

Inventory

The Company purchases certain hardware connectivity devices to allow connectivity of devices with different interfaces in classrooms.  The inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market value and is recorded at the actual cost paid to third-party vendors.  The Company accounts for the inventory using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method of accounting.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company records impairment losses on assets when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount of those items. The Company’s cash flow estimates are based on historical results adjusted to reflect its best estimate of future market and operating conditions. The net carrying value of assets not recoverable is reduced to fair value. The estimates of fair value represent the Company’s best estimate based on industry trends and reference to market rates and transactions.  The Company recorded an impairment of approximately $18,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2009 to lower the carrying value of its right to license intellectual property based on estimated future gross profit from sales of its Curiax Arraigner software product and due to sales that occurred during the period.  No impairment was recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2008.  See note 9.

Loss Per Share
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings per Share", requires the presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS"). Basic EPS is computed by dividing loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS includes the potential dilution that could occur if options or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted. The following equity securities are not reflected in diluted loss per share because their effects would be anti-dilutive:
 
7

 
   
June 30, 2009
   
June 30, 2008
 
Options
    7,270,950       6,230,763  
Warrants
    28,427,465       24,175,509  
Convertible Preferred Stock
    22,286,656       18,684,656  
Convertible Notes Payable
    1,529,156       -  
Totals
    59,514,227       49,090,928  
 
Accordingly, basic and diluted net loss per share are identical.

Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks.  The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives.  For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  For stock-based derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates.  The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period.  Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on the term of the underlying derivative instrument.  See note 10.

Recently Implemented Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” (“SFAS 157”) which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and for interim periods within those years. This statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands the related disclosure requirements. This statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements.  The statement indicates, among other matters, that a fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability.  FAS 157 defines fair value based upon an exit price model.  Relative to FAS 157, the FASB issued FASB Staff Positions (“FSP”) 157-1, FSP 157-2, and proposed FSP 157-c.  FSP 157-1 amends FAS 157 to exclude SFAS No. 13, “Accounting for Leases,” (“FAS 13”), and its related interpretive accounting pronouncements that address leasing transactions, while FSP 157-2 delays the effective date of FAS 157 for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis.  FSP 157-c clarifies the principles in FAS 157 on the fair value measurement of liabilities.  The Company adopted FAS 157 as of January 1, 2008. Refer to Note 10 for additional discussion on fair value measurements.

Effective the first quarter of 2009, the Company implemented SFAS 157-2 for its nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are re-measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.  The adoption did not impact the Company’s financial position or results of operations.  The Company may have disclosure requirements if it completes an acquisition or incurs an impairment of its assets in future periods.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), "Business Combinations," (“FAS 141(R)”) which replaces SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.”  FAS 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for determining how an enterprise recognizes and measures the fair value of certain assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination, including noncontrolling interests, contingent consideration and certain acquired contingencies. FAS 141 (R) also requires that acquisition-related transaction expenses and restructuring costs be expensed as incurred rather than capitalized as a component of the business combination.   FAS 141 (R)   became effective on January 1, 2009 and would have an impact on accounting for any business acquired after the effective date.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an Amendment of ARB No. 51," (“FAS 160”).  FAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary (previously referred to as minority interests).  FAS 160 also requires that a retained noncontrolling interest upon the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at its fair value. Under FAS 160, noncontrolling interests are reported as a separate component of consolidated stockholders’ equity. In addition, net income allocable to noncontrolling interests and net income attributable to   stockholders are reported separately in the consolidated statements of operations. FAS 160 became effective beginning January 1, 2009.  FAS 160 would have an impact on the presentation and disclosure of the noncontrolling interests of any non-wholly owned businesses acquired in the future.
 
8

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” (“FAS 161”).  The new standard amends SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” (“FAS 133”) and enhances disclosures about how and why a company uses derivatives; how derivative instruments are accounted for under FAS 133 (and the interpretations of that standard); and how derivatives affect a company’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows.  FAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008.  The Company has adopted this standard as of January 1, 2009.  The Company does not use derivatives to hedge operating performance or its financial position.  Accordingly, there was no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operation upon adoption.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets,” (“FSP 142-3”). FSP 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” (“FAS 142”).  The objective of FSP 142-3 is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FAS 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under FAS 141 (R) and other United States GAAP principles.  FSP 142-3 is effective prospectively for intangible assets acquired or received after January 1, 2009.  The Company does not expect FSP 142-3 to have a material impact on its accounting for future acquisitions or renewals of intangible assets.

In May 2008, the FASB issued APB Staff Position 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement),” (“FSP APB 14-1”).   FSP APB 14-1 specifies that for convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion, issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in the statement of financial condition.   FSP APB 14-1 is effective beginning January 1, 2009 and is to be applied retrospectively.     At January 1, 2009 and at June 30, 2009, the Company has no convertible debt instruments which has the ability to be settled in cash.  Accordingly, there was no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operation upon adoption.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP SFAS 157-4, “Determining Whether a Market Is Not Active and a Transaction Is Not Distressed,” (“FSP FAS 157-4”) which provides guidelines for making fair value measurements more consistent with the principles presented in SFAS 157.  FSP FAS 157-4 provides additional authoritative guidance in determining whether a market is active or inactive and whether a transaction is distressed, is applicable to all assets and liabilities (i.e. financial and nonfinancial) and will require enhanced disclosures.  This standard is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009.  Adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” (“FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1”).  FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim as well as in annual financial statements.  FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require those disclosures in all interim financial statements. This standard is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009.  Adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events,” (“FAS 165”).  FAS 165 establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of subsequent events.    In addition, FAS 165 requires entities to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated, as well as whether that date is the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were made available to be issued.  FAS 165 is effective for periods ending after June 15, 2009 and accordingly, the Company adopted this standard in the second quarter of 2009.  The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the time of filing its condensed consolidated financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2009.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – A Replacement of FASB Statement No. 162,” (“FAS 168”). FAS 168 establishes “The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM” (“Codification”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP in the United States. The Codification does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all the authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. The Codification is effective for periods ending after September 15, 2009, and as of the effective date, all existing accounting standard documents will be superseded. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

9

Note 4 – Income Taxes

The Company recognized a deferred tax asset of approximately $18.4 million as of June 30, 2009, primarily relating to net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $48.5 million, which expire through 2028.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. At present, the Company does not have a history of income to conclude that it is more likely than not that the Company will be able to realize all of its tax benefits; therefore, a valuation allowance of $18.4 million was established for the full value of the deferred tax asset. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, the valuation allowance decreased by approximately $736,000, due to certain net operating losses expiring unused.  A valuation allowance will be maintained until sufficient positive evidence exists to support the reversal of any portion or all of the valuation allowance net of appropriate reserves. Should the Company be profitable in future periods with supportable trends, the valuation allowance will be reversed accordingly.

Note 5 – Stockholders’ Equity

During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, the Company issued 35,625 and 28,125 shares of common stock valued at $6,600 and $750 to members of the Board of Directors for attendance at meetings.  These amounts were recorded as selling, general, and administrative expense.

During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, the Company issued 15,500 and 160,200 restricted common shares to Triton Value Partners valued at $3,255 and $84,639 as part of its 24-month engagement with the Company that expired in January 2009. These amounts were recorded as selling, general, and administrative expense.

During the six months ended June 30, 2009, one Series A Convertible Preferred Stock holders converted 16,000 shares of preferred stock and was issued 64,000 shares of common stock.

During the six months ended June 30, 2009, two Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holders converted 21 shares of preferred stock and were issued 42,000 shares of common stock.

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, two Series A Convertible Preferred Stock holders converted 40,000 shares of their Preferred Stock and were issued 160,000 shares of common stock.

During the six months ended June 30, 2008, eleven Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holders converted 357 shares of Preferred Stock and were issued 714,000 shares of common stock.

Pursuant to the terms of the Certificates of Designation of Preferences, Rights, and Limitations (the “Certificates”) of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, Series C Convertible Preferred Stock of Simtrol, Inc. (the “Company”), the Company is required to pay a 4% semi-annual dividend to the holders of its outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and a 6% semi-annual dividend to holders of its Series B and Series C Preferred Stock, respectively.  The Company has the option to pay these dividends in cash or in shares of its common stock.
 
The Company elected to pay the June 30, 2009 dividends in the form of common stock valued at $0.75 per common share for the Series A Preferred Stock and $0.375 per common share for the Series B and Series C Preferred Stock, per the terms of the Certificates.  Based on this value, the Company issued
 
 
(i)
107,629 shares of common stock to the Series A shareholders (672,664 Series A shares issued and outstanding on that date); and

 
(ii)
511,680 shares of common stock to the Series B shareholders (4,286 shares issued and outstanding on that date).
 
10

 
 
(iii)
664,040 shares of common stock to the Series C shareholders (5,534 shares issued and outstanding on that date).
 
The Company elected to pay the June 30, 2008 dividends in the form of common stock valued at $0.75 and 0.375 per common share, per the terms of the Certificates.  Based on this value, the Company issued
 
 
(iv)
220,375 shares of common stock to the Series A shareholders (688,664 Series A shares issued and outstanding on that date) The Company erroneously issued holders of Series A Preferred Stock common stock dividends on June 30, 2008 with a value of $0.375 per share.  As a result, the holders were issued twice the number of common shares to which they were entitled in payment of the June 30, 2008 dividend and no additional shares were issued on December 31, 2008; and
 
 
(v)
521,160 shares of common stock to the Series B shareholders (4,343 shares issued and outstanding on that date).

On April 17, 2009, in conjunction with the termination of the Company’s private placement of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants begun in 2008, the Company issued Gilford Securities as a placement fee, as underwriter, warrants to purchase 181 units represented by the offering.  The 181 units include 181 shares of Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants to purchase 362,000 share of common stock (2,000 shares of common stock for each share of Series C Convertible Preferred stock) at an exercise price of $0.375 per share.  The unit exercise price is $750 per unit and the warrants to purchase the units have five-year terms.  The estimated fair value of the warrants to purchase the 181 units is approximately $97,000 on the date of issuance using the Black Scholes valuation model for the warrant.

Note 6 - Stock Based Compensation

 
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted, using the modified prospective application, SFAS No. 123R, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123R”), which requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values. Under SFAS 123R, share-based payment awards result in a cost that will be measured at fair value on the awards’ grant date based on the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest. Compensation costs for awards that vest will not be reversed if the awards expire without being exercised.
 
Equity-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized over the vesting periods. The expenses are included in selling, general, and administrative or research and development expense depending on the grant recipient.

Under SFAS 123R, share-based payment awards result in a cost that will be measured at fair value on the awards’ grant date based on the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest. Stock compensation expenses under SFAS 123R was $201,028 and $156,232 during the three months ended June 30, 2009, and 2008 respectively.  Of these totals, $44,981 and $45,835 was classified as research and development expense and $156,047 and $110,397 was classified as selling, general, and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Stock compensation expenses under SFAS 123R was $424,687 and $443,568 during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Of these totals $90,593 and $87,726 were classified as research and development expense and $334,094 and $355,842 were classified as selling, general, and administrative expensed during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination data within the valuation model and historical stock prices to estimate volatility.  The fair value for options to purchase 150,000 and 2,521,500 shares issued during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model to be $17,603 and $829,306, with the following weighted-average assumptions.

   
For the three months ended June 30,
   
For the six months ended June 30,
 
Assumptions
 
2009
 
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                       
Risk-free rate   
 
None granted
    2.57-3.67 %     1.90 %     2.57-3.67 %
Annual rate of dividends
        0 %     0 %     0 %
Volatility
        115 %     107.8 %     115-131 %
Average life
     
5 years
   
5 years
   
5 years
 
 
11

 
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. The Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.

A summary of option activity under the Company’s 1991 Stock Option Plan and the Company’s 2002 Equity Incentive Plan as of June 30, 2009 and changes during the six months then ended are presented below:


         
Weighted- Average
   
Weighted-Average Remaining
 
   
Shares
   
Exercise Price
   
Term (in years)
 
Outstanding January 1, 2009
    7,420,950     $ 0.67        
Granted
    150,000     $ 0.15        
Exercised
    -     $ -        
Forfeited
    (300,000 )   $ 0.27        
Outstanding at June 30, 2009
    7,270,950     $ 0.67       7.2  
Exercisable at June 30, 2009
    4,028,497     $ 0.70       6.2  

The weighted-average grant-date fair values of options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were $0.12 and $0.33, respectively.   No options were exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2009.

As of June 30, 2009, there was $951,623 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2002 Equity Incentive Plan.  That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.

At June 30, 2009, 630,800 options remain available for grant under the 2002 Equity Incentive Plan.  No options are available to be issued under the 1991 Stock Option Plan.

On March 9, 2009, the Company executed a license agreement with ACIS, Inc. ("ACIS"), that significantly expanded the scope of the Company's rights to certain ACIS technology.  Pursuant to the agreement, ACIS granted to the Company the right, in perpetuity, to use and modify the ACIS technology on a royalty-free basis for all future Company products, without restrictions regarding the underlying platform.  As consideration for the rights to the ACIS technology, the Company granted to ACIS nonqualified options to purchase 150,000 shares of Company common stock at an exercise price of $0.15 per share, with immediate vesting.  The Black Scholes option valuation model was used to calculate the estimated fair value of $17,601, which was recorded as stock-based compensation in selling, general, and administrative expense.  The license agreement replaces and supersedes the license agreement dated September 27, 2001, under which the Company had been required to pay per-unit royalties for use of the ACIS technology, which was restricted to a single specified platform.

Note 7- Major Customers

Revenue from four customers comprised 91% and 92% of condensed consolidated revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. At June 30, 2009, related accounts receivable of $146,951 from these customers comprised 99% of consolidated receivables.

Revenue from two customers comprised 57% and 90% of consolidated revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008.

Note 8 – Intangibles

In conjunction with the purchase of the Integrated Digital Systems (“IDS”) interest in Justice Digital Solutions, LLC (“JDS”) in November 2006, the Company recorded an intangible asset of $130,000 on November 28, 2006, representing the fair value of 500,000 shares of common stock paid and payable to IDS, to reflect the value of the license to use the OakVideo Software.  In accordance with the purchase agreement, 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued to IDS on November 22, 2008 and the final issuance of 100,000 shares is due on November 22, 2009.  Prior to December 31, 2008, the amount was being amortized over the estimated remaining life of the license agreement for JDS’ use of the OakVideo software through October 2015.  At December 31, 2008, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $76,782 to reduce the value of the intangible to the amount of gross profit anticipated in the year ending December 31, 2009 from purchase orders previously received for the Company’s Curiax Arraigner software.  During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $18,499 to reduce the value of the intangible to the amount of gross profit anticipated in the remainder of 2009 on sales of the Company’s Curiax Arraigner software from previously received purchase orders.  The charge during the six months ended June 30, 2009 equaled the approximate gross profit on the revenue recorded for a Curiax Arraigner sale made during the six months ended June 30, 2009.  Due to difficulties in gaining end user acceptance of the product, the Company is unable to estimate whether any additional future sales of the product will take place.  Amortization during the six months ended June 30, 2008 totaled $7,428.  No impairment charge occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2009.

12

Note 9 – Derivatives

In June 2008, the FASB finalized Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 07-05, “Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) is indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock.”  Under EITF 07-05, instruments which do not have fixed settlement provisions are deemed to be derivative instruments. The warrants issued to a placement agent in 2004 (“Placement Agent Warrants”) and the placement agent and investors in 2005 (“2005 Warrants”) do not have fixed settlement provisions because their exercise prices, may be lowered if the Company issues securities at lower prices in the future.  Also, convertible notes and warrants issued to investors in a private placement of convertible notes and warrants on May 29, 2009 (“2009 Warrants”) do not contain fixed settlement provisions.  See Note 11.   In accordance with EITF 07-05, the Placement Agent Warrants and 2005 Warrants have been re-characterized as derivative liabilities and the 2009 Warrants classified as derivative liabilities. SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“FAS 133”) requires that the fair value of these liabilities be re-measured at the end of every reporting period with the change in value reported in the statement of operations. 
 
The Derivative Warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:

   
June 30, 2009
   
January 1, 2009
   
Date of Issuance
 
   Placement Agent Warrants:
                 
Risk-free rate   
    0.17 %     0.37 %     3.38-3.97 %
Annual rate of dividends
    0       0       0  
Volatility
    108.8 %     109.9 %     169-171 %
Weighted Average life (years)
    0.1       0.3       5  
                         
   2005 Warrants:
                       
Risk-free rate   
    0.55 %     0.76 %     3.98 %
Annual rate of dividends
    0       0       0  
Volatility
    108.8 %     109.9 %     134.3 %
Weighted Average life (years)
    1.0       1.5       5  
                         
   2009 Warrants:
                       
Risk-free rate   
    2.54       -       2.34  
Annual rate of dividends
    0       -       0  
Volatility
    108.8 %     -       108.8 %
Weighted Average life (years)
    4.9       -       5.0  
                         
   Fair Value
  $ 662,939     $ 110,663     $ 2,161,141  


The derivative liability amounts reflect the fair value of each derivative instrument as of the January 1, 2009 date of implementation. 

EITF 07-05 was implemented in the first quarter of 2009 and is reported as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles. At January 1, 2009, the cumulative effect on the accounting for the warrants was recorded as decrease in additional accumulated deficit by $1,599,708. The difference was recorded as derivative liability for $110,663. At June 30, 2009, derivative liability associated with the Placement Agent Warrants and 2005 Warrants were revalued, the $7,563 increase in the derivative liability at June 30, 2009 is included as other income in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.  The fair value of the 2009 Warrants was estimated at $450,770 at the date of issuance and this amount was classified as a derivative liability.  The 2009 Warrants were revalued as of June 30, 2009 and the $93,943 increase in the value of the derivative liability is included as other income in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

13

Note 10 - Fair Value Measurement

Valuation Hierarchy

FAS 157 establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows.  Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value.  A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following table provides the assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2009:

         
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2009
 
   
Total Carrying Value at June 30, 2009
   
Quoted prices in active markets (Level 1)
   
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
   
Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
 
                         
Derivative liabilities
  $ 662,939     $ -     $ -     $ 662,939  

The derivative liabilities are measured at fair value using quoted market prices and estimated volatility factors based on historical quoted market prices for the Company’s common stock, and are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table sets forth a summary of the changes in the fair value of our Level 3 financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:


   
Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
                         
Beginning balance
  $ (51,463 )   $ -     $ (110,663 )   $  -  
Net unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments
    (160,706 )     -       (101,506 )     -  
New derivative liabilities issued
    (450,770 )             (450,770 )        
Ending balance
  $ (662,939 )   $ -     $ (662,939 )   $ -  
 
Note 11 – Notes Payable
 
14

 
On May 29, 2009, the Company completed the sale of $562,250 of Participation Interests (“Participation Interests”) in a secured master promissory note (“Master Note”) and five-year investor warrants to purchase 2,998,667 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.375 per share to accredited private investors.

  The net proceeds of $537,329 from this offering will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.  Important terms of the Master Note include:
 
 
·
The Master Note bears interest at the rate of 22% per annum, is payable six months from the issue date (“Maturity Date”) and can be pre-paid at any time.  Accrued interest is payable in cash on the Maturity Date.
 
 
·
The Maturity Date of the Master Note may be extended by the Company for two 30-day periods.  If the Company elects to extend the Maturity Date, the Company will pay a 5% Extension Fee at the conclusion of each such 30-day Extension Period, payable at the option of the Company in cash or the Company’s common stock.
 
 
·
The Master Note is secured by all of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid assets, and equipment.  The Master Note and Participation Interests will be convertible into equity securities on the following terms:
 
 
·
If the Company closes a “Qualifying Next Equity Financing” before the Maturity Date, the then-outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest on the Master Note will automatically convert into shares of the “Next Equity Financing Securities” the Company issues.  “Next Equity Financing Securities” means the type and class of equity securities that the Company sells in a Qualifying Next Equity Financing or a Non-Qualifying Next Equity Financing.  If the Company sells a unit comprising a combination of equity securities, then the Next Equity Financing Securities shall be deemed to constitute that unit.  Upon conversion, the Company would issue that number of shares of Next Equity Financing Securities equal the quotient obtained by dividing the then-outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest on the Master Note by the price per share of the Next Equity Financing Securities.
 
 
·
If the Company closes a “Non-Qualifying Next Equity Financing” before the Maturity Date, the then-outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest represented by a Participation Interest can be converted, at the option and election of the investor, into shares of the “Next Equity Financing Securities” the Company issues.
 
 
·
A “Qualifying Next Equity Financing” means the first bona fide equity financing (or series of related equity financing transactions) occurring subsequent to the date of issue of the Master Note in which the Company sells and issues any securities for total consideration totaling not less than $2.0 million in the aggregate (including the principal balance and accrued but unpaid interest to be converted on all our outstanding Participation Interests in the Master Note) at a price per share for equivalent shares of common stock that is not greater than $0.375 per share.
 
 
·
A “Non-Qualifying Next Equity Financing” means that the Company completes a bona fide equity financing but fails to raise total consideration of at least $2.0 million, or the price per share for equivalent shares of common stock is greater than $0.375 per share.
 
 
·
At any time prior to payment in full of this Note, an Investor may convert all, but not less than all, of such Investors interest in this Note (as represented by such Investor’s Participation Interest) into that number of Series C Preferred Stock Units equal to (A) the principal balance plus accrued but unpaid interest hereunder due and payable to the investor in accordance with such Investor’s Participation Interest, divided by (B) $750.  Each Series C Preferred Stock Unit comprises one share of our Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and detachable five-year warrants (“Series C Warrants”) to acquire 2,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.375 per share.  
 
The Investor Warrants have a term ending on the earlier to occur of (i) the fifth anniversary of the Investor Warrant issue date; or (ii) the closing of a change of control event.  The Investor Warrants have a cashless exercise feature and anti-dilution provisions that adjust both the exercise price and quantity if subsequent equity offerings are completed where Simtrol issues common stock at a lower effective price per share than the exercise price.  The Investor Warrants were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:

15

 
Assumptions
 
   
Risk-free rate   
2.34%
Annual rate of dividends
0
Volatility
108.8%
Average life
5 years


The fair value of the warrants, $450,770, was classified as a discount on the notes payable issued on May 29, 2009.  This amount will be amortized over the life of the convertible notes and $80,408 was amortized as a financing expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.  $11,184 of interest payable was accrued during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.
 
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion highlights the material factors affecting our results of operations and the significant changes in the balance sheet items. The notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report and the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 should be read in conjunction with this discussion and our consolidated financial statements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

We prepare our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As such, we are required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. The significant accounting policies which we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results include the following:

 
·
Revenue recognition. We follow the guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 104 (“SAB 104”) for revenue recognition.  We adhere strictly to the criteria outlined in SAB 104, which provides for revenue to be recognized when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery or installation has been completed, (iii) the customer accepts and verifies receipt, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured.  Certain judgments affect the application of our revenue policy.  Revenue consists of the sale of device control software and related maintenance contracts on these systems.  Revenue on the sale of hardware is recognized upon shipment.  We recognize revenue from Device ManagerTM software sales upon shipment as we sell the product to audiovisual integrators, net of estimated returns and discounts.  Revenue on maintenance contracts is recognized over the term of the related contract.

 
·
Capitalized software and research and development costs. Our policy on capitalized software and research and development costs determines the timing of our recognition of certain development costs. In addition, this policy determines whether the cost is classified as development expense or is capitalized. Software development costs incurred after technological feasibility has been established are capitalized and amortized, commencing with product release, using the greater of the income forecast method or on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the product. Management is required to use professional judgment in determining whether research and development costs meet the criteria for immediate expense or capitalization. We did not capitalize any software and research and development costs during either 2009 or 2008 and all assets were fully amortized by December 31, 2006.  Our research and development efforts during 2008 and 2009 primarily involved product improvements to our Device Manager and Video Visitation products to improve their functionality and ease of use for end users.

 
·
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. We record impairment losses on assets when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount of those items. Our cash flow estimates are based on historical results adjusted to reflect our best estimate of future market and operating conditions. The net carrying value of assets not recoverable is reduced to fair value. Our estimates of fair value represent our best estimate based on industry trends and reference to market rates and transactions.  We recorded an impairment of approximately $18,000 in the three months ended June 30, 2009 to lower the carrying value of our right to license intellectual property based on estimated future gross profit from sales of our Curiax Arraigner software product and due to sales that occurred during the period.  No impairment was recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2008.  See Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
16

 
 
·
Derivative Financial Instruments.  We do not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market or foreign currency risks and we evaluates all of our financial instruments to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives.  For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.  For stock-based derivative financial instruments, we use the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and on subsequent valuation dates.  The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is evaluated at the end of each reporting period.  Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on the term of the underlying derivative instrument.  See Note 9 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.


FINANCIAL CONDITION

During the six months ended June 30, 2009, total assets decreased approximately 48% to $757,450 from $1,457,152 at December 31, 2008.  The decrease in assets was primarily due to the approximate $1,167,000 cash used to fund operations during the period.
 
Current liabilities increased $332,364 or 120%, due primarily to the issuance of convertible notes payable on May 29, 2009 in a financing transaction as well as increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses during the period.
 
See Note 2 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements regarding the Company’s going concern uncertainty. The Company needs to raise additional working capital during the second half of 2009 to fund ongoing operations and growth and has commenced efforts to raise additional capital through a private placement of debt securities and warrants and issued $562,250 of convertible notes on May 29, 2009.   The Company can raise up to $1.5 million in the private placement under the current terms if market conditions allow.  No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in raising this capital and has further reduced our cash used from operating activities by reducing salaries of all employees by 50% effective August 14, 2009.
 
The Company does not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

Revenues

Revenues were $20,102 and $10,883 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The increased revenues of $9,219 during the current year were due to higher service revenues.  Current period revenues represent a significant decrease compared to the three months ended March 31, 2009 and we have taken additional steps to decrease our cash used from operating activities.  See note 12 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.  The effects of inflation and changing prices on revenues and loss from operations during the periods presented have been de minimus.

Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit

Cost of revenues increased $4,872, or 382%, for the three months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2008 due primarily to higher service revenues during the current year.

Gross margins were approximately 69% and 88% for each of the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The lower margins during the current period are due to the higher mix of lower margin service sales during the current period.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses

17

 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $595,628 and $714,994 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease in the expenses for three-month period ended June 30, 2009 resulted primarily from decreased headcount and decreased professional fees related to the payments made to Triton Value Partners in cash and common stock in the prior year (see Note 6 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements).  Total expense recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 for common stock payments made to Triton per the terms of the consulting agreement were $0 and $29,904, respectively, and cash expenses were $0 and $30,000 for the corresponding periods, as Triton’s 24-month agreement expired in January 2009.  During the three months ended June 30, 2008, we also recorded an approximate $53,000 expense related to the termination of our former CEO in May 2008 for the total estimate of payments to be made over the term of the former CEO’s separation agreement.

During the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, stock-based compensation of $153,947 and $110,397 was included in selling, general, and administrative expense to record the amortization of the estimated fair value of the portion of previously granted stock options that vested during the current period.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development costs were $289,008 and $295,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  These expenses were note materially changed from the prior year due to similar headcount during both periods.  During the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, we did not capitalize any software development costs related to new products under development.

During the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, stock-based compensation of $44,981 and $45,835 was included in research and development expense to record the amortization of the estimated fair value of the portion of previously granted stock options that vested during the current period.

Other Income/(Expense)

Other income/(expense) of $255,243 during the three months ended June 30, 2009 consisted primarily of a $160,706 loss on our derivative liabilities during the period as well as $80,408 to record amortization of the fair value of warrants issued to noteholders in our May 29, 2009 private placement of convertible notes payable and warrants.  The loss on derivative liabilities during the period was due primarily to the increase in our stock price from $0.16 at March 31, 2009 to $0.28 at June 30, 2009 as well as to the issuance of warrants to purchase 2,998,667 shares of common stock issued in the May 29, 2009 private placement.

Other income/( expense) of $392,655 for the three months ended June 30, 2008 consisted primarily of the $333,278 to record amortization of the fair value of the warrants granted to noteholders and the beneficial conversion feature of the notes, as part of the Convertible Notes issued by the Company in January 2008, $44,877 to record the accrued interest on the convertible notes payable and other interest expense, and $17,500 to record the amortization of debt offering costs related to the notes originated in January 2008 that were exchanged into the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock on June 30, 2008.

Net Loss and Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $1,125,923 compared to a net loss of $1,393,040 for the three months ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease in net loss was due primarily to lower operating expenses due to efforts to reduce cash from operating activities.  Net loss attributable to common stockholders of $1,485,261 and $2,967,246 included $359,338 and $274,368 to record the value of common stock dividends paid on June 30, 2009 to Series A, Series B, and Series C Convertible Preferred Stock holders and  to Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holders on June 30 ,2008 and $1,299,838 to record the deemed preferred dividend on the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock issued on June 30, 2008.  See note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

Revenues

Revenues were $271,389 and $90,780 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The 199% increase in revenues earned during the six months ended June 30, 2009 were primarily due to increased software license revenues from the launch of our software in the education market as well as Curiax Arraigner and Curiax Court Recording software and hardware revenues in conjunction with a sale at one county.  The effects of inflation and changing prices on revenues and loss from operations during the periods presented have been de minimus. Due to our small customer base, we face the risk of fluctuating revenues should any of our customers discontinue using our products.

18

 
Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit

Cost of revenues increased $87,005, or 317%, for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2008 due primarily to hardware costs associated with the Curiax Arraigner and Court Recording sales above as these sales involved a higher mix of hardware revenues.

Gross margins were approximately 58% and 70% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Lower margins during the current period resulted primarily from a higher mix of lower margin hardware and service sales during the current year.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $1,374,278 and $1,622,467 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The decrease in the six-month period ended June 30, 2009 compared to the similar period in 2008 resulted primarily from lower headcount and overhead during the current year as well as separation costs of approximately $53,000 accrued in conjunction  with the termination of our former Chief Executive Officer in 2008.

During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, stock-based compensation of $327,494 and $355,842 was included in selling, general, and administrative expenses to record the amortization of the estimated fair value of the portion of previously granted stock options that vested during the current period.

Research and Development Expenses

 Research and development expenses were $600,873 in the six months ended June 30, 2009 and $643,462 in the six months ended June 30, 2007.  The decrease in expense was due mainly to the higher use of third-party development personnel during 2008.

During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, stock-based compensation of $90,593 and $87,726 was included in research and development expense to record the amortization of the estimated fair value of the portion of previously granted stock options that vested during the current period.

Other Income/(Expense)

Other expense during the six months ended June 30, 2009 of $190,478 consisted primarily of a loss of $101,506 recorded on our derivative liabilities as well as $80,408 recorded to amortize the fair value of warrants issued to convertible noteholders in a financing transaction on May 29, 2009.

Other expense during the six months ended June 30, 2008 of $623,982 consisted primarily of $532,076 to amortize debt discount and the value of warrants granted to the convertible note holders in January 2008, $78,894 to record the interest accrued on the convertible notes prior to their exchange into the Series C convertible stock offering, and debt offering costs of $21,579 amortized over the term of the notes.

Net Loss and Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders

Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $2,008,656 compared to a net loss of $2,826,542 for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The lower loss during the current period was due primarily to lower operating expenses during the current year due to attempts to lower our cash used from operations as well as greater financing costs incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2008 in conjunction with our notes payable financing in January 2008.  Net loss attributable to common stockholders of $2,367,994 included $359,338 to record the value of common stock dividends paid to Series A, B, and C Convertible Preferred Stock holders on June 30, 2009.  Net loss attributable to common stockholders of $4,440,748 included $274,368 to record the value of common stock dividends paid on June 30, 2008 to Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock holders and $1,299,838 to record the deemed preferred dividend on the Series C Convertible Preferred Stock issued on June 30, 2008.  See note 7 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

19

 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General

Due to continuing losses during the six months ended June 30, 2009 of $2,008,656, cash used in operating activities amounted to $1,166,822 during the six months ended June 30, 2009, and an accumulated deficit of $80.0 million at June 30, 2009, and our inability to date to obtain sufficient financing to support current and anticipated levels of operations, there is a substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our revenues since inception have not provided sufficient cash to fund our operations. Historically, we have relied on private placement issuances of equity and debt.  We need to raise additional working capital during the second half of 2009 to fund our ongoing operations and growth. We have commenced efforts to raise additional capital through a private placement of debt securities and warrants and issued $562,250 of convertible notes on May 29, 2009. We can raise up to $1.5 million in the private placement under the current terms if market conditions allow.  No assurance can be given that we will be successful in raising this capital and we have further reduced our cash used from operating activities by reducing salaries of all employees by 50% effective August 14, 2009.    If we successfully raise additional capital through the issuance of debt, this will increase our interest expense and the warrants will dilute our existing shareholders.  If we are not successful in raising this capital, we may not be able to continue as a going concern.  In that event, we may be forced to cease operations and our stockholders could lose their entire investment in our company.

As of June 30, 2009, we had cash and cash equivalents of $349,288.  We currently require substantial amounts of capital to fund current operations and the continued development and deployment of our Device ManagerTM and CuriaxTM product lines.  This additional funding could be in the form of the sale of assets, debt, equity, or a combination of these financing methods. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain such financing if and when needed, or that if obtained, such financing will be sufficient or on terms and conditions acceptable to us. If we are unable to obtain this additional funding, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected.

We used $1,166,822 in cash from operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2009 due primarily to our net loss during the period of $2,008,656.  We used $1,467,841 in cash from operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2008 due primarily to our net loss during the period of $2,826,542.  The decrease in cash used during the current period was due primarily to the higher revenues and lower operating expenses during the current period as we attempted to reduce operating expenses to reduce cash use.  Cash received during the six months ended June 2009 included approximately $537,000 net proceeds from the issuance of convertible notes payable and warrants to purchase our common stock.  Cash received from financing activities during the three months ended June 30, 2008 included the $1,500,000 of convertible notes payable issued less approximately $5,000 of deferred financing costs incurred during the period.  During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, we used $18,267 and $22,939 in investing activities primarily to purchase new computer equipment.
 
In view of the matters described in the preceding paragraph, recoverability of a major portion of the recorded asset amounts shown in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet is dependent upon our continued operations, which in turn is dependent upon our ability to meet our financing requirements on a continuing basis and attract additional financing. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue in existence.

The Company expects to spend less than $50,000 for capital expenditures for the remainder of fiscal 2009.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as statements relating to financial results and plans for future sales and business development activities, and are thus prospective. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, competition, our ability to complete the development of and market our new Device Manager product line and other uncertainties detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“the SEC”) filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

20

 
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company had no material exposure to market risk from derivatives or other financial instruments as of June 30, 2009.

ITEM 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Company maintains a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are executed in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization; transactions are recorded as necessary to (1) permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepting in the United States of America, and (2) maintain accountability for assets.  Access to assets is permitted only in accordance with management’s general or specific authorization.  In 2007, the Company adopted and implemented the control requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Act”).

It is the responsibility of the Company’s management to establish and maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting.  However, due to its limited financial resources, there is only limited segregation of duties within the accounting function, leaving most significant aspects of financial reporting in the hands of the Chief Financial Officer.

A significant deficiency is defined as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of a registrant’s financial reporting.

A material weakness is a significant deficiency (or a combination of significant deficiencies) that result in a more-than-remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  The Company previously disclosed that it had difficulty in evaluating, applying, and documenting complex accounting principles, and in preparing a complete report without major errors, within our accounting function and reported that a material weakness existed within its system of controls.

Our management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated as of June 30, 2009, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. In their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer identified the changes and enhancements in our control environment, as described below, that we have implemented prior to December 31, 2008, that remedied our previously disclosed material weaknesses.  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer has concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The Company implemented additional procedures at December 31, 2008, regarding the review and preparation of the accounting related to complex accounting principles and the Company’s reports.  On an as-needed basis, the Company will use outside consultants to assist in the preparation of the Company’s financial accounting records and financial reports.  No such assistance was deemed to be required as of June 30, 2009.

The Company’s significant deficiency involves a lack of segregation of duties within its internal control function. Due to the inherent issue of segregation of duties in a small company, we have relied heavily on entity or management review controls to lessen the issue of segregation of duties.
 
Management is aware that there is a lack of segregation of duties at the Company due to the small number of employees dealing with general, administrative and financial matters. This constitutes a significant deficiency in financial reporting. However, at this time, management has decided that considering the employees involved and the control procedures in place, the risks associated with such lack of segregation of duties are insignificant and the potential benefits of adding additional employees to clearly segregate duties do not justify the expenses associated with such increases. Management will periodically reevaluate this situation. If the volume of the business increases and sufficient capital is secured, it is the Company's intention to further increase staffing to mitigate the current lack of segregation of duties within the general, administrative and financial functions.
 
21


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no significant changes in internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed with or incorporated by reference into this report. The exhibits which are denominated by an asterisk (*) were previously filed as a part of, and are hereby incorporated by reference from either (i) the Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-18 (File No. 33-27040-D) (referred to as “S-18 No. 1”) or (ii) ) the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006 (referred to as “2006 10-KSB”).
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
3.1*
 
Certificate of Incorporation as amended through March 8, 2007 (2006 10-KSB)
     
3.2*
 
Amended Bylaws of the Company as presently in use (S-18 No. 1, Exhibit 3.2)
     
10.9*
 
Triton Business Development Services Engagement Agreement dated January 31, 2007 (2006 10-KSB)
     
31.1
 
  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).
     
31.2
 
  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).
     
32.1
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 

 
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

  SIMTROL, INC.  
       
Date: August 14, 2009 
By:
/s/ Oliver M. Cooper III  
    Chief Executive Officer  
    (Principal executive officer)  
       

       
Date: August 14, 2009 
By:
/s/ Stephen N. Samp  
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
    (Principal financial and accounting officer)  
       

 
22