UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-KSB [X] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED: December 31, 2000 OR [ ] 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: 333-47986 TELKONET, INC. -------------- (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) Utah 87-0627421 ------------ ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employee Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 902 A Commerce Road Annapolis, Maryland 21401 --------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (410) 897-5900 -------------- (Issuer's telephone number) Securities Registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None 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 and 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 [ ] Check if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-B is not contained in this form, and no disclosure will 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-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [X] State issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year: none Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of December 31, 2000: $4,939,275 Number of outstanding shares of the registrant's par value $0.001 common stock as of April 11, 2001: 21,815,371 TELKONET, INC. FORM 10-KSB INDEX PAGE ---- Part I Item 1. Business............................................................3 Item 2. Properties..........................................................6 Item 3. Legal Proceedings...................................................6 Item 4. Submission of Matters of a Vote of Security Holders.................6 Part II Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.................................................6 Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation..................................6 Item 7. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data........................14 Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure................................14 Part III Item 9. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.................14 Item 10. Executive Compensation.............................................15 Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.....16 Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.....................17 Part IV Item 13. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule and Reports on Form 8-K.....17 Signatures..................................................................17 2 Part I ITEM 1. BUSINESS When used in this Form 10-KSB, the words "expects," "anticipates," "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those set forth below under "Risks and Uncertainties," that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based. This discussion should be read together with the financial statements and other financial information included in this Form 10-KSB. General - ------- Telkonet, Inc. (hereinafter "The Company"), a development stage company, was incorporated on November 1999 under the laws of the State of Utah. Its Articles of Incorporation provided for authorized capital of One hundred million (100,000,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $0.001. There have been no bankruptcy, receiverships, or similar proceedings by or against the Company. There has been no material reclassification, merger, consolidation, or purchase or sale of any significant asset(s). The Company's principal executive offices are located at: 902 A Commerce Road Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Business History - ---------------- The Company was formed to develop applications for emerging power-line carrier technologies. The Company believes that the power line represents an attractive opportunity to deliver Internet and telephony connectivity to consumers. Because the power line is the most ubiquitous wired network in the home, service providers and consumers avoid the expense, time and inconvenience of installing new wiring. Consumers can achieve reliable, secure communications simply by plugging our devices into electrical outlets. Many of the difficulties associated with power-line communications that historically have prevented the achievement of high data transmission rates can now be overcome with TCI's solutions. TCI's solutions would bring cost-effective communication services where the telecommunication backbone infrastructure is not mature and service is not readily available. On August 30th, 2000, a Utah Corporation formerly known as Comstock Coal Company, Inc. was merged into Telkonet, Inc., OTCBB: "TLKO", which has 21.8 million shares of common stock outstanding. Telkonet Communications, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telkonet, Inc. The Company has applied for patents that cover its unique technology, and intends to utilize recently announced advancements in transmission speeds to build next generation devices for field tests and marketing demonstrations. TCI's technology would be licensed or sold to strategic customers and partners with vertical markets where TCI's products and services would satisfy demand for communication services. TCI has developed working prototypes for two products designed to provide telephony services and Internet connectivity through transmission over existing power line networks. Telephony Product - ----------------- The first product combines digital signaling equipment to deliver telephony services to end users via existing standard power-line infrastructure. The TCI telephony solution uses hybrid system and voice-over-Internet-protocol (VOIP) equipment. The telephony product uses the existing power lines as the carrier 3 from the transformer to the home or business. The central office of the Public Service Telephone Network provides the wide band (E1 Line) to each transformer for interconnectivity to the TCI power line carrier telephony system. This approach greatly reduces the cost and time required to bring telecommunication services to geographic locations that do not have such services. Internet Product - ---------------- The second product provides Internet connectivity via geosynchronous satellite, or alternative medium, to a very small aperture terminal (VSAT) and then distributes the Internet service along power lines connected to end users. Use of the power line substantially improves the cost effectiveness of this Internet delivery system, and avoids the traditional per minute telecom charges that are incurred in geographic locations such as Europe. Interfacing TCI's solution to the backbone of the Internet and bypassing the telephone system avoid these per minute charges. By taking the Internet signal to the satellite and downloading the signal to a Vsat terminal for distribution purposes, the TCI proprietary solution unburdens the telephone system and provides cost savings to end users and service providers. In 1999, Telkonet Communications, Inc. was formed to develop applications for the emerging power line carrier technologies. Business Development - -------------------- Though in its developmental stage, the Company believes that it has refined a business model that will provide Internet services to small and medium size businesses. The Telkonet solution interfaces to the backbone of the Internet by taking the signal from any of these sources, and through its own Telkonet Powerline Router distributing the Internet to the residents over the existing electrical power lines in the building by simply plugging the Telkonet Router into the nearest outlet. Every existing electrical outlet in the structure would yield immediate access to the Internet for the end user. The second generation of this product has been developed and tested by the Company and is being prepared for beta testing in the second quarter of 2001. Marketing Strategy - ------------------ The Company will market its products principally through service providers who have already been looking for solutions to the access problem. Our products will allow them to reach whole new classes of users. We will continue to examine, select and approach entities with existing distribution channels that will be enhanced by the Telkonet offerings. Another opportunity for creating product recognition is through opportunities associated with The Digital Divide. The Telkonet solution requires a strategic relationship to be developed with an Internet service provider that can provide service to underserved rural locations. Telkonet has begun discussions with a major provider of ISP products and services regarding the domestic introduction of the Internet product designed for multi-users that would be compatible with and complimentary to the Digital Divide solution. We intend to continue to target Internet Service Providers (ISP's) who would provide service to these and other clients. 4 Competition - ----------- A few companies, such as Oneline and Mainnet have announced products that are adapted to the European 220 volt topology but in all cases these products are not in commercial use and are not immediately available. In the US, powerline communications companies are focused on the single-family home networking market. Indirect competitors are solutions which require stringing new wiring and connections, or which utilize radio frequency (RF) signaling. Costs and physical limitations restrict these methodologies in many conditions currently. Employees - --------- Currently, the Company has 4 full time and 1 part time employees. Additional staff will be added, as the success of the business demands it. Government Regulations - ---------------------- The FCC regulates RF emission levels for all electrical equipment. The silicon providers to the powerline industry are currently completing FCC certification testing of the devices that they will provide Telkonet and will make any changes necessary to their devices that the testing will mandate. No such problems are anticipated Raw Materials - ------------- The Company does not rely on any one or more raw materials or raw material suppliers for the normal course of business. Patents - ------- The Company filed two Provisional Patent Applications with the U.S. Patent Office. "Methods and Apparatus for Providing Telephone Communications Services" was files on February 10 2000, and "Digital Signal Communications for Computers" was filed on March 7, 2000. On February 12, 2001 the Company filed a Standard Patent Application for its "Methods and Apparatus for Providing Telephone Communications Services" and on March 7,2001 filed a Utility Patent Application for its "Power Line Telephony Exchange". Both the Standard and the utility patents claim priority for provisional patents that were submitted. Customers - --------- The Company currently does not rely on one or a few customers to continue business nor does the Company believe such a dependency shall evolve in the future for the Company. Potential customers include: 1) General Use applications such as multi-occupant residences, businesses, office buildings, schools and universities, to provide basic service or as a revenue generator for the building owner. 2) Hotels- for fast economically favorable rollout of Internet access offerings to guests as a revenue generator, at low capital cost. 3) Western Europe- to avoid per minute tariff structures. 4) Any Location world-wide with limited telecom infrastructure, through Satellite link. 5 ITEM 2. PROPERTIES The Company currently leases office space at 902A Commerce Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401. The Company currently occupies approximately 3,000 square feet of designated office space, designed to provide short term/temporary accommodation solution to emerging and growing businesses. The facility allows businesses to lease spaces on a project basis or short-term lease until a more permanent solution can be sought out. The Company believes the ability to expand into these facilities as the business plan is executed, will be adequate for its current requirements. The Company's future plans will likely require more permanent additional space as its business plan progresses. If, and when, this should occur, the Company will look into expansion into target markets that will be able to financially support the additional office space and manpower required. (a) Real Estate None (b) Computer and Office Equipment $75,000 ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS The Company is not, and does not anticipate being a party to any legal proceedings in the foreseeable future. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted during the fiscal year covered by this report to a vote of security holders of the Company, through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise. Part II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS (a) The Company's Common Shares are currently quoted on the over the counter bulletin board market under the ticker symbol TLKO (b) As of December 31, 2000, the Company had approximately 114 shareholders of record of the common stock. (c) No dividends on outstanding common stock have been paid within the last two fiscal years, and interim periods. The Company does not anticipate or intend upon paying dividends for the foreseeable future. ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. There are several important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results and percentages and results anticipated by the forward-looking statements. The Company has sought to identify the most significant risks to its business, but cannot predict whether or to what extent any of such risks may be realized nor can there be any assurance that the Company has identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risks before making an investment decision with respect to the Company's stock. In particular, investors should refer to the section entitled, "Factors that May Affect Future Results and Market Price of Stock". 6 Plan of Operation - ----------------- The Company is still in the development stage and is yet to earn revenues from operations. The Company may experience fluctuations in operating results in future periods due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, market acceptance of the Internet and power line communication technologies as a medium for customers to purchase the Company's products, the Company's ability to acquire and deliver high quality products at a price lower than currently available to consumers, the Company's ability to obtain additional financing in a timely manner and on terms favorable to the Company, the Company's ability to successfully attract customers at a steady rate and maintain customer satisfaction, Company promotions, branding and sales programs, the amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating to the expansion of the Company's business, operations and infrastructure and the implementation of marketing programs, key agreements and strategic alliances, the number of products offered by the Company, the number of returns experienced by the Company, and general economic conditions specific to the Internet, power-line communications, and the communications industry. Revenues - -------- The Company generated no revenues from operations from its inception. The Company believes it will begin earning revenues from operations within the next twelve months as it transitions from a development stage company to that of an active growth and acquisition stage company. On October 3, 2000 the Company entered into a Sales/Marketing Agreement with Medical Advisory Systems, Inc. (MAS) (AMEX:DOC) that provides for MAS to perform international business development, marketing (including demographic analysis), and sales/support services for the Company's products and services through an international network of call centers owned by CORIS Group International of Paris, France. Through its agreement with CORIS, MAS will market the Company's power-line technology in up to 38 countries located on six continents. This geographic focus would include all the former Soviet Republics in Eastern Europe where the need for basic telephony exists for most rural citizens. Also, MAS would provide legal, business, regulatory and technical consulting for countries targeted by the Company where MAS is positioned. MAS would make introductions with other potential partners for the Company for the purpose of increasing the scope and deployment of its power-line technology. The Company would reimburse MAS for all costs associated with pursuing the agreed upon services plus an administrative fee for sales contracts that are successfully completed on behalf of the Company. Costs and Expenses - ------------------ From its inception on November 3, 1999 through December 31, 2000, the Company has not generated any revenues. The Company has incurred expenses of $963,693 during this period. These expenses were associated principally with compensation to employees, product development costs and professional services. 7 Liquidity and Capital Resources - ------------------------------- As of December 31, 2000, the Registrant had a deficiency in working capital $248,511. As a result of the Company's operating losses from its inception through December 31, 2000, the Registrant generated a cash flow deficit of $680,350 from operating activities. Cash flows used in investing activities was $89,029 during the period November 3, 1999 through December 31, 2000. The Company met its cash requirements during this period through the private placement of $726,846 of the Company's common stock and loan proceeds of $ 235,000. While the Company has raised capital to meet its working capital and financing needs in the past, additional financing is required in order to meet the Company's current and projected cash flow deficits from operations and development. The Company is seeking financing in the form of equity in order to provide the necessary working capital. The Company currently has no commitments for financing. There are no assurances the Company will be successful in raising the funds required. Product Research and Development - -------------------------------- Company-sponsored research and development costs related to both present and future products are expended in the period incurred. Total expenditures on research and product development for the period November 3, 1999 (date of inception) through December 31, 2000 were approximately $120,000. Telkonet has designed and constructed our second generation of a powerline communication system for high speed Internet provision that can be implemented more quickly and inexpensively than any other existing method. Our current generation powerline communication systems, operating at speeds in excess of 2 Mega bits per second (Mbps), will allow users throughout multi-dwelling units, schools, hotels or office buildings to share high speed Internet access facilities. This product is not only operating as a prototype in our facility, but is being used as our reliable day-to-day communication backbone Acquisition or Disposition of Plant and Equipment - ------------------------------------------------- The Company does not anticipate the sale of any significant property, plant or equipment during the next twelve months. The Company does not anticipate the acquisition of any significant property, plant or equipment during the next 12 months, other than computer equipment and peripherals used in the Company's day-to-day operations. The Company believes it has sufficient resources available to meet these acquisition needs. 8 Number of Employees - ------------------- During the period ended December 31, 2000, the Company had five (5) employees. In order for the Company to attract and retain quality personnel, the Company anticipates it will continue to offer competitive salaries to current and future employees. The Company anticipates increasing its employment base to ten (10) to fifteen (15) employees during the next 12 months. As the Company continues to expand, the Company will incur additional costs for personnel. This projected increase in personnel is dependent upon the Company generating revenues and obtaining sources of financing. There are no assurances the Company will be successful in raising the funds required or generating revenues sufficient to fund the projected increase in the number of employees. Trends, Risks and Uncertainties - ------------------------------- The Company has sought to identify what it believes to be the most significant risks to its business, but cannot predict whether or to what extent any of such risks may be realized nor can there be any assurances that the Company has identified all possible risks that might arise. Investors should carefully consider all of such risk factors before making an investment decision with respect to the Company's stock. Limited Operating History; Anticipated Losses; Uncertainly of Future Results - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Telkonet, Inc. has only a limited operating history upon which an evaluation of the Company and its prospects can be based. The Company's prospects must be evaluated with a view to the risks encountered by a company in an early stage of development, particularly in light of the uncertainties relating to the new and evolving distribution methods with which the Company intends to operate and the acceptance of the Company's business model. The Company will be incurring costs to develop, introduce and enhance its interactive website, to establish marketing relationships, to acquire and develop products that will compliment each other and to build an administrative organization. To the extent that such expenses are not subsequently followed by commensurate revenues, the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition will be materially adversely affected. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to generate sufficient revenues from the sale of their first product suite, and other product candidates. The Company expects negative cash flow from operations to continue for the next 12 months as it continues to develop and market its business. If cash generated by operations is insufficient to satisfy the Company's liquidity requirements, the Company may be required to sell additional equity or debt securities. The sale of additional equity or convertible debt securities would result in additional dilution to the Company's stockholders. Potential Fluctuations in Quarterly Operating Results - ----------------------------------------------------- The Company's quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of a variety of factors, most of which are outside the Company's control, including: the level of use of the Internet; the demand for 9 high-tech goods; seasonal trends in both Internet use, the amount and timing of capital expenditures and other costs relating to the expansion of the Company's Internet operations; price competition or pricing changes in the industry; technical difficulties or system downtime; general economic conditions, and economic conditions specific to the Internet and Communications Industry. The Company's quarterly results may also be significantly impacted by the impact of the accounting treatment of acquisitions, financing transactions or other matters. Particularly at the Company's early stage of development, such accounting treatment can have a material impact on the results for any quarter. Due to the foregoing factors, among others, it is likely that the Company's operating results will fall below the expectations of the Company or investors in some future quarter. Limited Public Market, Possible Volatility of Share Price - --------------------------------------------------------- The Company's Common Stock is currently quoted on the NASD OTC Bulletin Board under the ticker symbol TLKO.OB. As of December 31, 2000, there were approximately 21,815,371 shares of Common Stock outstanding. There can be no assurance that a trading market will be sustained in the future. Factors such as, but not limited to, technological innovations, new products, acquisitions or strategic alliances entered into by the Company or its competitors, failure to meet security analysts' expectations, government regulatory action, patent or proprietary rights developments, and market conditions for technology stocks in general could have a material effect on the volatility of the Company's stock price. Recent Accounting Pronouncements - -------------------------------- The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132, Employers' Disclosures about Pension and Other-Post Employment Benefits ("SFAS 132"). SFAS No. 132 establishes disclosure requirements regarding pension and post employment obligations. SFAS No. 132 does not effect the company as of December 31, 2000. In March 1998, Statement of Position No. 98-1 was issued, which specifies the appropriate accounting for costs incurred to develop or obtain computer software for internal use. The new pronouncement provides guidance on which costs should be capitalized, and over what period such costs should be amortized and what disclosures should be made regarding such costs. This pronouncement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998, but earlier application is acceptable. Previously capitalized costs will not be adjusted. The Company believes that it is already in substantial compliance with the accounting requirements as set forth in this new pronouncement, and therefore believes that adoption will not have a material effect on financial condition or operating results. The Company adopted Statement of Financial Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and for Hedging Activities ("SFAS No. 133") in the year ended December 31, 2000. SFAS No.133 requires that certain derivative instruments be recognized in balance sheets at fair value and for changes in fair value to be recognized in operations. Additional guidance is also provided to determine when hedge accounting treatment is appropriate whereby hedging gains and losses are offset by losses and gains related directly to the hedged item. SFAS No. 133's impact on the Company's financial statements is not expected to be material as the Company has not historically used derivative and hedge instruments. In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"), Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements, which will become effective December 31, 2000. The Company does not expect the standard to have a material effect on its financial condition or operating results. 10 In March 2000, the FASB issued interpretation No. 44 ("FIN 44"), "Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation, an Interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25". FIN 44 clarifies the application of APB No. 25 for (a) the definition of employee for purposes of applying APB No. 25, (b) the criteria for determining whether a plan qualifies as a noncompensatory plan, (c) the accounting consequences of various modifications to previously fixed stock option or award, and (d) the accounting for an exchange of stock compensation awards in a business combination. FIN 44 is effective July 2, 2000 but certain conclusions cover specific events that occur after either December 15, 1998 or January 12, 2000. The adoption of FIN 44 did not have an affect on the Company's financial statements but may impact the accounting for grants or awards in future periods. Risk Factors That May Affect Future Results and Market Price of Stock - --------------------------------------------------------------------- The business of the Company involves a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from results projected in any forward-looking statement, or statements, made in this report. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not necessarily limited to the risks set forth below. The Company's securities are speculative and investment in the Company's securities involves a high degree of risk and the possibility that the investor will suffer the loss of the entire amount invested. LIMITED OPERATING HISTORY; ANTICIPATED LOSSES; UNCERTAINLY OF FUTURE RESULTS The Company was organized in 1999, and has no operating history upon which an evaluation of its business and prospects can be based. The Company's prospects must be evaluated with a view to the risks encountered by a company in an early stage of development, particularly in light of the uncertainties relating the acceptance of the Company's business model. The Company will be incurring costs to develop and market its IT solutions, to establish marketing relationships, and to build an administrative organization. There can be no assurance that the Company will be profitable on a quarterly or annual basis. In addition, as the Company expands its business network and marketing operations it will likely need to increase its operating expenses, broaden its customer support capabilities, and increase its administrative resources. To the extent that such expenses are not subsequently followed by commensurate revenues, the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition will be materially adversely affected. POSSIBLE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FINANCING It is possible that revenues from the Company's operations may not be sufficient to finance its initial operating cost to reach breakeven. If this were to occur, the Company would need to raise or find additional capital. While the Company expects to be able to meet its financial obligations for approximately the next twelve months, there is no assurance that, after such period, the Company will be operating profitably. If they are not, there can be no assurance that any required capital will be obtained on terms favorable to the Company. Failure to obtain adequate additional capital on favorable terms could result in significant delays in the expansion of new services and market share and could even result in the substantial curtailment of existing operations and services to clients. UNPREDICTABILITY OF FUTURE REVENUES; POTENTIAL FLUCTUATIONS IN QUARTERLY RESULTS As a result of the Company's lack of operating history and the emerging nature of the market in which it competes, the Company is unable to forecast its revenues accurately. The Company's current and future expense levels are based largely on its investment/operating plans and estimates of future revenue and are to a large extent based on the Company's own estimates. Sales and operating results generally depend on the volume of, timing of, and ability to obtain customers, orders for services received, and revenues therefrom generated. These are, by their nature, difficult at best to forecast. The Company may be unable to adjust spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall or delay. Accordingly, any significant shortfall or delay in revenue in relation to the Company's planned expenditures would have an immediate adverse affect on the Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations. Further, in response to changes in the competitive environment, the Company may from time to time make certain pricing, service, or marketing decisions that could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows. 11 DEVELOPING MARKET; ACCEPTANCE OF THE INTERNET AS A MEDIUM FOR COMMERCE JUST NOW BEING PROVEN The Company's long-term viability is substantially dependent upon the continued widespread acceptance and use of the Internet as a medium for business commerce, in terms of the sales of both products and services to businesses and individuals. The use of the Internet as a means of business sales and commerce has only recently reached a point where many companies are making reasonable profits from their endeavors therein, and there can be no assurance that this trend will continue. The Internet has experienced, and is expected to continue to experience, significant growth in the number of users and amount of traffic. There can be no assurance that the Internet infrastructure will continue to be able to support the demands placed on it by this continued growth. In addition, delays in the development or adoption of new standards and protocols to handle increased levels of Internet activity or increased governmental regulation could slow or stop the growth of the Internet as a viable medium for business commerce. Moreover, critical issues concerning the commercial use of the Internet (including security, reliability, accessibility and quality of service) remain unresolved and may adversely affect the growth of Internet use or the attractiveness of its use for business commerce. The failure of the necessary infrastructure to further develop in a timely manner, or the failure of the Internet to continue to develop rapidly as a valid medium for business would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows. UNPROVEN ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPANY'S SERVICES AND/OR PRODUCTS The Company is still in its development stage. As a result, it does not know with any certainty whether its services and/or products will be accepted within the business marketplace. If the Company's services and/or products prove to be unsuccessful within the marketplace, or if the Company fails to attain market acceptance, it could materially adversely affect the Company's financial condition, operating results, and cash flows. DEPENDENCE ON KEY PERSONNEL The Company's performance and operating results are substantially dependent on the continued service and performance of its officer and directors. The Company intends to hire additional technical, sales, and other personnel as they move forward with their business model. Competition for such personnel is intense, and there can be no assurance that the Company can retain its key technical employees, or that it will be able to attract or retain highly qualified technical and managerial personnel in the future. The loss of the services of any of the Company's key employees or the inability to attract and retain the necessary technical, sales, and other personnel could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows. The Company does not currently maintain "key man" insurance for any of its key employees. DEPENDENCE ON THE INTERNET Online companies have experienced interruptions in their services as a result of outages and other delays occurring due to problems with the Internet network infrastructure, disruptions in Internet access provided by third-party providers or failure of third party providers to handle higher volumes of user traffic. If Internet usage grows, the Internet infrastructure or third-party service providers may be unable to support the increased demands which may result in a decline of performance, reliability or ability to access the Internet. If outages or delays frequently occur in the future, Internet usage, as well as usage of the Company's Internet Web-sites, could grow more slowly or decline. COMPETITION The IT solutions market in which the Company will operate is very competitive. Many competitors have substantially greater, financial, technical, marketing, and distribution resources than the Company. In all its markets, the Company competes against a large number of companies of varying sizes and resources. There are an increasing number of competitive services and products offered by a growing number of companies. Increased competition in any service or product area may result in a loss of a client, reduction in sales revenue, or additional price competition, any of which could 12 have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results. In addition, existing competitors may continue to broaden their service and/or product lines and other potential competitors may enter or increase their presence in the IT solutions market, resulting in greater competition for the Company. Most of the Company's current and potential competitors have substantially longer operating histories, larger customer bases, greater name and service recognition, and significantly greater financial, marketing, and other resources than the Company. In addition, competitors may be acquired by, receive investments from or enter into other commercial relationships with larger, well-established and well-financed companies as the use of the Internet and other online services increases. Many of the Company's competitors may be able to respond more quickly to changes in customer preferences/needs, devote greater resources to marketing and promotional campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing policies and devote substantially more resources to Internet site and systems development than the Company. It is possible that new competitors or alliances among competitors may emerge and rapidly acquire market share. Increased competition may result in reduced operating margins and/or loss of market share, either of which could materially adversely affect the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to compete successfully against current or future competitors or alliances of such competitors, or that competitive pressures faced by the Company will not materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS As part of its confidentiality procedures, the Company expects to enter into nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements with its key employees, and any consultants and/or business partners and will limit access to and distribution of its technology, documentation, and other proprietary information. Despite the Company's efforts to protect any intellectual property rights it may have, unauthorized third parties, including competitors, may from time to time copy or reverse-engineer certain portions of the Company's technology and use such information to create competitive services and/or products. It is possible that the scope, validity, and/or enforceability of the Company's intellectual property rights could be challenged by other parties, including competitors. The results of such challenges before administrative bodies or courts depend on many factors which cannot be accurately assessed at this time. Unfavorable decisions by such administrative bodies or courts could have a negative impact on the Company's intellectual property rights. Any such challenges, whether with or without merit, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation and diversion of resources, and cause service or product delays. If such events should occur, the Company's business, operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. RISKS OF TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND EVOLVING INDUSTRY STANDARDS The Company's success will depend on its ability to develop Information Technology solutions that will meet customers' changing requirements. The IT solutions industry is characterized by rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, and changes in customer need and frequent new service and product introductions. The Company's future success will depend, in part, on its ability to effectively use leading edge technologies, to continue to develop its technological expertise, to enhance its current service, to develop new products that meet changing customer preferences and to influence and respond to merging industry standards and other technological changes on a timely and cost-effective basis. DEPENDENCE OF LICENSED TECHNOLOGY The Company may rely on certain technology licensed from third parties, and there can be no assurance that these third party technology licenses will be available to the Company on acceptable commercial terms or at all. 13 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The financial statements attached to this Report on Form 10-KSB as pages F-1 to F-14 are incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None. Part III ITEM 9. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT (a) The following table furnishes the information concerning the Company's directors and officers as of December 31, 2000. The directors of the Company are elected every year and serve until their successors are elected and qualify. NAME AGE TITLE TERM ---- --- ----- ---- L. Peter Larson 51 President and CEO 3 years David Grimes 63 Chairman and CTO 3 years Stephen Sadle 55 Executive VP/COO 3 years Robert P. Crabb 53 Corporate Secretary 3 years The following table sets forth the portion of their time the Officers and Directors devote to the Company: L. Peter Larson 100% David Grimes 50% Stephen Sadle 100% Robert P. Crabb 40% The term of office for each director is one (1) year, or until his/her successor is elected at the Company's annual meeting and is qualified. The term of office for each officer of the Company is at the pleasure of the board of directors. The board of directors does not have a nominating committee. Therefore, the selection of persons or election to the board of directors was neither independently made nor negotiated at arm's length. (b) Identification of Certain Significant Employees. Strategic matters and critical decisions are handled by the directors and executive officers of the Company. (c) Family Relationships. None (d) Business Experience. L. PETER LARSON, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER has an extensive background in engineering and finance. After completing his BSEE and MS in Operations Research at Rensselaer Polytechnic, he began his career with General Dynamics Corporation. During his 20+-year career at GD, Larson served in various executive positions including Vice President and Controller of their international Services Company and Senior Vice President for Finance and CFO for 14 the Cessna Aircraft Company. While at Cessna he developed their European and South American financing programs. Larson served as COO of Integrated Communications System Networks, Inc. from 1995 to 1997, and was most recently a consultant in several start-up and turn-around assignments for clients in electronics manufacturing, software, Internet application development and telecommunications, including CFO of Telepad Corporation and Financial advisor to The Windermere Group. DAVID W. GRIMES, CHAIRMAN, is a co-founder of the company. From 1963-1982 Grimes was the Senior Executive with NASA for the Delta Program, heading the $200 Million per annum program. From 1982-1989 he was Founder and CEO of Transpace Carriers Inc., a venture to commercialize the delta launch vehicle. From 1989-1992 he was the Engineering Division Director at EER Inc., of Seabrook Maryland with responsibility for over 100 engineers and technicians on electrical mechanical and thermal tasks for Goddard Space Flight Center. From 1992-1999, Chief Engineer for Final Analysis, Inc. and led the design and development of the Low Earth Orbit constellation of 38 satellites for use in global store and forward communications. Grimes is a recognized expert in space and ground communications systems and brings this expertise to bear on the implementation of the hybrid telephony and high speed Internet technology. STEPHEN L. SADLE, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, is a co-founder of the company.1970-1986 Sadle co-founder and was president of a successful infrastructure construction and development company in the Washington D.C. metro area and was awarded Small Businessman of the Year in 1980.1986-1999 He was Vice President of Business Development and Sales for The Driggs Corporation, a major heavy and infrastructure firm interfacing with both government and the private sectors.1999-2000 Sadle was Vice President and General Sales Manager of Internos, a provider of web based vertical intranet applications and developed operating extranets in the transportation and construction industries. He brings significant management, contracting and entrepreneurial skills to the company. ROBERT P. CRABB, CORPORATE SECRETARY, has over 30 years of sales, marketing and public and private corporate management experience. His entrepreneurial expertise includes marketing consulting and commercial and residential real estate development. Mr. Crabb's experience includes a career of sales management with MetLife; he is the President and Managing Director of Susquehanna Development L.L.C. a marketing consulting firm. He is the Corporate Secretary and serves on the Board of Directors of Medical Advisory Systems, Inc. (e) Directors Compensation Directors who are also officers of the Registrant receive no cash compensation for services as a director. ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (The "Exchange Act"), requires the Registrant's officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Registrant's equity securities, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership of equity securities of the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange Commission and NASDAQ. Officers, directors and greater-than 10% shareholders are required by the Securities and Exchange Commission regulation to furnish to Registrant with copies of all Section 16(a) that they file. Some of the officers and directors of the Company will not devote more than a portion of their time to the affairs of the Company. There will be occasions when the time requirements of the Company's business conflict with the demands of their other business and investment activities. Such conflict may require that the company attempt to employ additional personnel. There is no assurance that the services of such persons will be available or that they can be obtained upon terms favorable to the Company. 15 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (a) Cash Compensation. Compensation paid by the Company for all services provided up to December 31, 2000 to each of its executive officers