UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004
OR
[_] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period ____________to____________
Commission file number 000-28985
VOIP, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Texas 75-2785941
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
12330 SW 53rd Street, Suite 712 33330
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (954) 434-2000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, par
value $0.001.
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the issuer 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 there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B contained herein, and none 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]
The issuer's revenues for its most recent fiscal year were: $2,619,393.
The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held by non-affiliates of
the issuer, based on the average bid and asked price of such stock, was
$98,248,877 at December 31, 2004.
At March 18, 2005, the registrant had outstanding 26,378,132 shares of par value
$.001 common stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (check one): Yes No X
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I.........................................................................1
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.............................................1
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.........................................................18
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS..................................................18
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS................18
PART II.......................................................................19
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS...........19
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION..........20
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...............................................23
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE........................................................23
PART III......................................................................25
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS.....25
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION............................................26
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT....27
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS....................27
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS..........................................................28
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES............................28
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VOIP, INC.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
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Overview
VoIP, Inc. (referred to herein as the Company, we, or us) is an
emerging global service provider of superior quality Voice over IP, ("VoIP")
based solutions offering residential and business customers more user friendly
and affordable ways to communicate. VoIP, Inc. also manufactures products and
provides services to Internet Service Providers, Telecommunication Service
Providers and Cable Operators in strategic countries around the world. VoIP,
Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides a comprehensive portfolio of IP
multimedia-based solutions ranging from subscriber based voice services, to SIP
based infrastructure design and deployment, to broadband customer premise
equipment design and implementation services, as well as engineering design,
manufacturing and distribution of wireless broadband technology. VoIP, Inc. has
applied for a patent for its state of the art VoIP Multimedia Terminal Adaptor
which today supports the FCC Commission's desire for VoIP providers to deliver
Emergency 911 Calling, Disability Access, and Law Enforcement Access
capabilities to the marketplace.
Historical
VoIP, Inc. is a Texas corporation that was formerly known as Millennia
Tea Masters, Inc. Its original business was importing from Sri Lanka and selling
a line of fine teas. Absence of capital and personnel forced the Company to
concentrate its efforts via direct mail and the Internet. Management of the
Company was receptive to an opportunity to expand its business into one or more
activities providing greater opportunities for growth, and on March 1, 2004, the
Company announced that it had accepted an unsolicited offer to issue a
controlling block of common stock to an investor wishing to contribute his
business assets, intellectual property and sales opportunities to a publicly
traded company. On February 27, 2004, the Company issued 12,500,000 shares
representing 87.8% of shares outstanding in exchange for $12,500 with the
agreement to contribute two companies to engage in a specialty
telecommunications business as described below. The Company subsequently changed
its name to VoIP, Inc. The Company then moved its headquarters from Dallas,
Texas to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and underwent a change in the Board of
Directors and management. IN December 2004 the Company sold its remaining
inventory of teas and discontinued the tea segment. The Company now operates in
only one business segment.
Industry Background
According to Internet World - Stats, the current world market for
telecommunications is estimated at 513 billion dollars and the market
opportunity of the global information industry as at least 1.3 trillion dollars.
The advance of broadband delivery of the Internet into residential and
small offices has opened up a large market for high-speed services to be
delivered in a manner that is independent of the actual wires connected to each
property. Nearly three out of four households with basic phone service have
Internet access, and of that 75% of all households in the US, almost half, have
broadband access. (Source: Nielsen/NetRatings) The penetration of broadband is
rising at around 2.5% per month. These growth figures are even higher in other
nations, which have only recently been implementing systems after understanding
and modeling their platforms on what has become the standard in the United
States.
An additional factor in the cost savings of VoIP is the relatively
inexpensive nature of IP transit data at the "core" of the Internet. In the late
90's, a large amount of capital was invested in fiber connectivity in between
major metropolitan areas. Due to market forces, this fiber became available at
incredibly inexpensive rates, and a "bandwidth glut" or "fiber glut" occurred at
the core of the Internet, driving costs down.
The costs paid by consumers for traditional telephony are still in the
hundreds of billions of dollars. It is possible for VoIP services to undermine
large sections of that revenue and provide significant cost savings by using
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packet-switched networks to deliver the same call quality to the same
destinations, but at a heavily discounted rate to the service provider. The
"fiber glut" at the core of the network is fueling this growth by keeping
bandwidth prices low for IP services even over long distances, while traditional
telephony providers are unable to compete against the new model that strips the
usefulness from their antiquated telephony equipment, which is still capitalized
at billions of dollars over its (now) very low value.
VoIP is a technology that enables voice communications over the
Internet through the compression of voice into data packets that can be
transmitted over data networks and then converted back into voice at the other
side. Data networks, such as the Internet or local area networks (LANs), have
always utilized packet-switched technology to transmit information between two
communicating terminals (for example, a PC downloading a page from a web server,
or one computer sending an e-mail message to another computer). The most common
protocol used for communicating on these packet switched networks is internet
protocol, (IP). VoIP allows for the transmission of voice along with other data
over these same packet switched networks, and provides an alternative to
traditional telephone networks, which uses a fixed electrical connection to
carry voice signals through a series of switches to the final destination.
As a result of the cost savings and added features of VoIP, the Company
believes that many consumers, business, cable television providers and
traditional telecommunication providers are viewing VoIP as the future of
telecommunications. VoIP has experienced significant growth in recent months.
The telephone networks maintained by many local and long distance
telephone companies were designed solely to carry low-fidelity audio signals
with a high level of reliability. Although these traditional telephone networks
are very reliable for voice communications, they are not well suited to service
the explosive growth of digital communication applications for the following
reasons:
Until recently, telephone companies have avoided the use of packet
switched networks for transmitting voice calls due to the potential for poor
sound quality attributable to latency issues (delays) and lost packets which can
prevent real-time transmission. Recent improvements in packet switch technology,
compression and broadband access technologies, as well as improved hardware and
provisioning techniques, have significantly improved the quality and usability
of packet-switched voice calls.
Packet-switched networks have been built mainly for carrying non
real-time data, and the advantages of such networks are their efficiency,
flexibility, reliability and scalability. Bandwidth is only consumed when
needed, networks can be built in a variety of configurations to suit the number
of users, client/server application requirements and desired availability of
bandwidth and many terminals can share the same connection to the network. As a
result, significantly more traffic can be transmitted over a packet switched
network, such as a home network or the Internet, than a circuit-switched
telephony network. Packet switching technology allows service providers to
converge their traditionally separate voice and data networks and more
efficiently utilize their networks by carrying voice, video, fax and data
traffic over the same network. The improved efficiency of packet switching
technology creates network cost savings that can be passed on to the consumer in
the form of lower telephony rates.
The exponential growth of the Internet in recent years has proven the
scalability and reliability of these underlying packet switched IP based
networks. As broadband connectivity has become more available and less
expensive, it is now possible for service providers like us to offer voice
services that run over these IP networks to consumers and business worldwide.
Marketing and Business Strategy
Most VoIP service providers have focused on the Internet as a primary
method to market and retail their products. A few companies have placed their
products on the shelves of a limited number of retail computer stores; however,
with the enormous amount of products that these stores carry, these products are
easily overlooked and unexplained. We have taken steps to place our products in
the hands of manned retail outlets across the US that have trained sales agents
to sell the products.
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Our competitors are focused on the United States market, while
providing innovative and focused solutions for reseller channels in the United
States we will also be focused on the international market. The highest margin
revenue stream is from the off net origination and termination of international
calls from customers outside the United States. The extensive industry
experience and potential customer and partner contacts of the Company's
executives will assist the rapid establishment of competitive services and
aggressive international sales channels.
Each country has domestic and regional markets. Through the use of
multiple web sites, regional rate plans and multi-language support, and
multi-currency billing, we will work with in-country partners to provide local
POP's (Points of Presence) that will permit local telephone and 800 numbers to
be available for local marketing and for the sale to overseas customers.
Interconnection with local carriers and PTT's (Postal, Telegraph, and Telephone)
will in turn reduce the off net termination costs to that country and open
access to the multi-billion dollar international wholesale long distance minutes
market.
The Company will market its Voice over IP broadband telephony service
to business and residential consumers through its eGlobalphone, Inc. subsidiary.
eGlobalphone service requires that customers have a high-speed Internet
connection to their home or business. A growing number of households and
business both in the United States and abroad have access to these broadband
connections through their local cable or Telephone Company. Broadband
penetration in the United States is about 58 percent and is expected to reach 70
percent by 2007.
The Company plans to expand its service footprint in about 25 new
markets monthly concentrating primarily on the major United States metropolitan
areas. The Company's plan is to launch service in over 200 markets by year's end
as part of VoIP, Inc.'s strategic focus on IP-based communications services.
International markets will be opened in parallel with domestic US markets. Due
to the nature of IP telephony, these markets are not significantly more complex
to weave into the existing back-office design, although often there are
regulatory issues in each nation which must be managed appropriately. The
Company's goal is to sign up 2.3 million business and consumer customers by
2007, including domestic and international subscribers.
eGlobalphone plans to support the marketing of eGlobalphone Service
with an extensive communications campaign that will include mass market
advertising on television, radio and in print and through direct mail, virtual
marketing and online advertising in addition to an extensive network of
resellers through out the world. We have emphasized sales in the international
marketplace through resellers and wholesalers, believing that the need for a
less expensive service is vital in many countries globally. We will seek
marketing partners in each country that is identified as a potential market, in
order to provide a local presence. Manuals, interfaces, voice prompts, and
operators will be tailored for the primary language of the nationality, and the
sales force will operate locally to provide "high-touch" comfort to these
localized markets. A major opportunity for resale is being developed with a
private retail wireless vendor, to allow for a very "high-touch" interaction
with customers. This model has proven to be successful in wireless sales, and it
is believed that the same marketing strategy and distribution channel will be
successful for other telephony services that the Company can offer consumers.
Customers can access the eGlobalphone network for long-distance
telephony from any high speed Internet connection anywhere in the world. The
eGlobalphone service provides a two line patent pending MTA (Multimedia Terminal
Adaptor) with built-in router and many enhanced functions such as Quality of
Service (QoS) bandwidth management, failure-resistant backup systems, and
low-bandwidth codec support. The MTA is manufactured by iCable System Co. Ltd. a
Korean company that is contractually tied to VoIP-Solutions, Inc a wholly owned
subsidiary of VoIP, Inc. By having our own propriety MTA with custom designed
enhanced features we believe that we have a distinct advantage over our
competition based on these enhancements and our patent pending 911 emergency
access. eGlobalphone is believed to be the only VoIP company offering 911
emergency access and integration with the existing infrastructure without the
use of a third party database. This proprietary system utilizes an automated
switching circuit to route the call to the user's local emergency service
provider (911 call center) and will also "fail safe" in the event of a power
outage or Internet service interruption.
eGlobalphone Service is different than traditional phone services,
because through the use of IP-based networks it will offer customers typical
features such as call waiting, three-way calling, and call forwarding, and far
more advanced ones as well including: voicemail, caller ID, call transfer,
caller ID blocking, and voicemail-to-email service. Low-priced directory
information (411) services, conference call capabilities, "follow-me" calling,
and other features are offered as additional line items or per-call products
which contribute to the revenue stream for this product.
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There are significant new features that the Company will introduce in
the next year which are currently under development. These features will further
extend the abilities of the platform to function as a flexible telephony tool
for end users and not merely be a replacement for traditional telephony. Much in
the same way that cell phone features have driven the successful launch of new
companies in the mobile market, eGlobalphone believes that a combination of
features in the hardware and service will quickly develop the customer base.
The Company's VoIP Solutions, Inc. subsidiary is an emerging global
service provider of Voice over IP based solutions to Internet Service Providers,
Telecommunications Service Providers and Cable Operators in strategic countries
around the world. VoIP Inc, through its subsidiary, provides a comprehensive
portfolio of IP multimedia-based solutions ranging from subscriber based voice
services, to SIP based infrastructure design and deployment, to broadband
customer premise equipment design and implementation services, as well as
engineering design, manufacturing and distribution of wireless broadband
technology. VoIP, Inc. has applied for a patent for its state of the art VoIP
Multimedia Terminal Adaptor which today supports the FCC Commission's desire for
VoIP providers to deliver Emergency 911 Calling and Law Enforcement Access
capabilities to the marketplace.
VoIP, Inc. plans to support marketing of the VoIP-Solutions subsidiary
with an extensive communications campaign that will include mass market
advertising directly to industry leaders, and through direct mail, virtual
marketing and online advertising in addition to an extensive network of value
added resellers through out the world. The biggest problem facing small carriers
and cable operators, is that they lack the money to build a telephone network.
Prior to this year, getting into voice was considered capital-intensive and out
of reach for small and medium-level operators, thus one of the primary reasons
that VoIP-Solutions was created. We have entered into the market to offer the
`back office' infrastructure to make voice possible for small and medium-sized
cable companies, ISP's and MSO's.
More and more cable companies want to get into phone service as a way
to remain competitive, especially as satellite companies and even local
telephone carriers are snatching away customers by offering video and high-speed
Internet capability. There is wide-open competition in the home telephone market
and one of the reasons that we have put so much emphasis on our VSP (Virtual
Service Provider) model. This product is in compatible with the small and
medium-sized cable companies, ISP's and MSO's allowing them to maintain customer
ownership and increase revenues while eliminating the cost of network
infrastructure and the learning curve that is sometimes, an expensive lesson.
On July 14, 2004 the Company announced its first Virtual Service
Provider partner and continues to establish its products in a niche market with
small- and medium-sized cable companies, ISP's and MSO's. The Company seeks to
add over 100 Virtual Service Provider partner's by the December 31, 2005, year
end.
Our experience in the IP networking and VoIP technology arenas allow us
to offer rapid project assessment and subsequent deployment of a voice services
infrastructure to a customer with an existing IP network such as an ISP
(Internet Service Provider), CLEC (Competitive Local Exchange Company), PTT
(Public Telephone and Telegraph) and PCO, (Private Cable Operator.) Our
solutions involve delivery of portions of a SIP-based infrastructure
(cost-effective media gateways, transcoding solutions, SIP proxies) or a full
turn-key system with components that are custom designed to work with each
other: (Billing system, invoice system, least-cost-routing, rate import/exports,
etc.) Our combined technology, expertise, resources within the telephony
community, and ability to provide right-priced solutions comprise a strong value
combination for our customers as they bring their existing base of Internet
users into a VoIP product line.
To date, we have not incurred significant advertising and promotional
expenses as we have not had the working capital to fund significant mass media
advertising expenditures.
We offer individuals and businesses the opportunity to become resellers
of our eGlobalphone services through our affiliate and reseller programs.
Resellers are able to purchase bulk eGlobalphone accounts and hardware at
reseller specific rates that they are then able to resell these accounts to
private individuals under the eGlobalphone brand. With the new benefits of
wireless networks, VoIP Solutions can leverage the use of the VoIP-Solutions MTA
product and knowledge.
Services provided in a potential VoIP Solutions package to customer
could include:
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o Billing systems/Platform
o Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)
o Service and application design
o Network design
o Switching platforms
o Back Office/OSS systems
o Web site design and back office integration
o Telephone number management applications
o Auto CPE provisioning systems
o Wholesale call termination
o Installation and training
o Support agreements
o Consultancy
The Company maintains an inventory of all VoIP-Solution's products for
sale to end-users, carriers and resellers. Included is the Flag Ship product
"MTA" (Multimedia Terminal Adaptor) the MTA's are manufactured with varying
options to meet the demands of today's network operators for tomorrows future IP
networks, products include:
VoIP ADSL Modem (SIP)
o MTA-A201C - 1 line VoIP, 1 line PSTN
o MTA-A201W - 2 lines VoIP / LAN (802.11b) or (g)
o MTA-A201CW - 1 line VoIP, 1 line PSTN / LAN (802.11b) or (g)
o VoIP Cable Modem (SIP)
o MTA-C102 - 2 Line VoIP
o MTA-C101C - 1 Line VoIP, 1 Line PSTN
o MTA-C102W - 2 lines VoIP / LAN (802.11b) or (g)
o MTA-C102CW - 1 line VoIP, 1 line PSTN / LAN (802.11b) or (g)
o VoIP MTA (SIP)
o MTA-102 - 2 lines VoIP
o MTA-102C - 1 line VoIP, 1 line PSTN
o MTA-102W - 2 lines VoIP / LAN (802.11b) or (g)
o MTA-102CW - 1 line VoIP, 1 line PSTN / LAN (802.11b) or (g)
The Company has developed intellectual property and software for the
soft switch platform and associated applications developed for the eGlobalphone
service. This includes the source code for the switching servers and related
application servers. An agreement with Porta One provides access to software
source code and database schema that permit custom application, layer
development and integration. Along with the billing and back office application,
VoIP Solutions can supply all of the components, services and customization to
fully equip a VoIP Telco.
DTNet Technologies Inc. is a primary importer and distributor of cable
network components, cable modems, ADSL modems, wireless products and other
Customer Premise Equipment for the cable and Telco industries. Established in
1999, their 1,000 plus clients include AT&T, Comcast, Cox Cable, Bell South,
Time Warner as well as regional and local Multiple Service Operators (MSO's).
DTNet has experienced strong growth sales for the past three years, increasing
from approximately $2 million in 2001 to $2.9 million in 2002 and $4.7 million
in 2003. With the addition of the products from VoIP, Inc., specifically the
Multi Media Terminal Adaptor and the Virtual Service Provider solution, 2005
sales are projected to reach $7.5 million. DTNet has established itself as a
respected supplier to the cable industry. This includes a strong relationship
and platinum customer status with the National Cable Television Cooperative
(NCTC), representing over 1000 cable operator members.
VoIP Inc. acquired 100% of DTNet on June 25, 2004 through a stock
purchase. In addition to the existing business and revenues, the acquisition
provided VoIP Inc. with direct access to a valuable market and a nationwide
sales force to sell products and services from other VoIP Inc. companies. There
is also a demand within the group for the existing products distributed by
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DTNet. Additionally, the existing customer base of DTNet consists of firms which
are the primary target for other VoIP, Inc. products. This customer base and the
existing relationships that DTNet has developed is one of the primary benefits
of the acquisition strategy.
VoIP, Inc.'s DTNet subsidiary seeks to pursue cable companies for voice
deals: The availability of VoIP hardware and services from other VoIP Inc.
subsidiaries has positioned DTNet to be a leader in marketing VoIP, Inc.
products and services into this channel. The NCTC is in the process of
evaluating DTNet as the preferred VoIP vendor and contracts are in progress with
over 20 members for the supply of outsourced services, Customer Premise
Equipment (CPE), and wholesale long-distance, local, and international call
termination/origination. The desire of cable companies to diversify their
service offerings to increase their revenue and profitability will be the
motivation for interest in the combined offerings of DTNet and VoIP, Inc.'s
newly combined abilities and product lines.
Effective September 1st, 2004, VoIP Inc. closed the acquisition of Vox
Consulting Group, Inc., d/b/a VoIP Americas, a Florida corporation. The
acquisition took the form of an exchange of 1,000,000 shares of VoIP restricted
common stock in exchange the all issued and outstanding shares of VoIP Americas
common stock.
Our Strategy
Our objective is to build a profitable, worldwide enhanced telephony
services company that provides rich media IP services with minimum
infrastructure costs. We intend to bring the best possible voice products and
services, at an affordable price, to consumers and businesses and enhance the
ways in which these customers communicate.
Our strategy to accomplish this objective is to:
o Capitalize on our technological expertise to introduce new
products and features. Over the past year, we have developed
or acquired several core technologies that form the backbone
of our voice over IP service, and we intend to continue to
develop new products and enhancements. We developed the CPE
(Customer Premises Equipment) technologies used to provide
voice service, and control the software and firmware that run
these CPE devices. As a result, we are able to update customer
CPE without any third party assistance.
o Offer the best possible service and support to our customers.
We have established a call center and customer support group
at our headquarters in Fort Lauderdale Florida.. In the second
quarter of fiscal 2005, we expect to be providing 24-by-7
support to our worldwide subscriber base. We also expect to
make significant upgrades or acquire existing system
infrastructure to enhance the support we can provide to new
and existing subscribers, as well as our distribution
partners. In an emerging industry with world-changing
technologies, we are focused on our customers and their
experience with eGlobalphone.
o Develop additional distribution channels. We have established
relationships with several resellers and distributors of
telecommunications products. To further accelerate growth of
our VSP (Virtual Service Provider) platform consumer and
enterprise offerings, we intend to build upon our existing
relationships and establish new relationships with
distributors, value added resellers and system integrators,
other service providers and retailers to make our products
more readily available and accessible to potential customers
of our service.
Network Operations
We have a centrally managed platform that monitors and manages all
network elements and devices at the physical and logical layers which support
all of our products and services. We have invested substantial resources to
develop and implement our real-time call management information system. Key
elements of this system include: customer provisioning, customer access, fraud
control, network security, call routing, call monitoring, media processing, call
reliability and call detail records. Our platform monitors our process of
digitizing and compressing voice into packets and transmits these packets over
data networks around the world. We maintain a softswitch, which is a
software-based product that manages call admission, call control, call rating
and routes calls to an appropriate endpoint. Unless the recipient is using an
Internet telephony device, the packets representing a voice and/or video call
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initiated by a eGlobalphone subscriber are sent to a gateway belonging to one of
our partner telecommunications carriers, where the packets are reassembled and
the call is transferred to the PSTN and directed to a regular telephone anywhere
in the world. Our billing and back office systems manage and enroll customers
and bill calls as they originate and terminate on the service.
Network Operations Center
We maintain Network Operations Centers at the NAP of the Americas in
Miami, Florida and at 111th 5th Avenue, New York City. We employ a staff of
individuals with experience in both voice and data operations to provide
twenty-four hour support to our subscribers. Additional network operations
support is provided by our engineers in Ecuador. We use various tools to monitor
and manage all elements of telephone calls in real-time. Additionally, our
Network Operations Center provides technical support to troubleshoot equipment
and network problems.
Customer and Technical Support
We maintain a call center at our headquarters in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida and have a staff of employees and contractors that provide customer
service and technical support to customers. We also provide customer service and
technical support directly to our resellers, and certain resellers provide their
own support directly to their sub-resellers and end users.
Interconnection Agreements
We are party to telecommunications interconnect and service agreements
with VoIP providers and PSTN telecommunications carriers. Pursuant to these
agreements, VoIP calls originating on our network can be terminated on other
VoIP networks or the PSTN. Correspondingly, calls originating on other VoIP
networks and the PSTN can be terminated on our network.
Manufacturing and Suppliers
We outsource the manufacturing of our Multimedia Terminal Adaptors to
our South Korean partner, who provides offshore inventory and delivery services
worldwide. Our Korean partner has in-house PC board pressing, case design and
manufacturing, and board processing facilities, making them less susceptible to
supply chain dropouts that may cause other manufacturers difficulty.
The primary chipset used in the CPE units is the Broadcom(R) chipset,
for which there is an available supply path and rapid delivery periods. It is
not anticipated that there will be any significant shortfalls in the ability to
produce equipment or deliver equipment, given past experience and current
operating procedures, even under heavy volume sales.
We rely on multiple telecommunications providers to originate and
terminate substantially all of our PSTN telephone calls. While we believe that
relations with our suppliers are good, there can be no assurance that our
suppliers will be able or willing to supply products and services to us in the
future. While we believe that we could replace our suppliers if necessary, our
ability to provide service to our subscribers would be impacted during this
timeframe, and this could have an adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Research and Development
The VoIP industry is characterized by rapid technological changes and
advances. Accordingly we are making continued efforts and investments in the
design and development of new products and services, and enhancements and
features to existing products and services. Our current and future research and
development efforts relate to our VSP, eGlobalphone, 1-800-TalkTime, and the
Multimedia Terminal Adaptor products future products under development consist
of new endpoints for subscribers of our service WiMax phones and IP set top box
products.
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Licensing and Development Arrangements
We have licensed portions of our systems technology and software
platform to our VSP customers. Such arrangements may enable these companies to
use our technology to produce services that compete with our VoIP telephony
products. We also OEM manufacture certain of our MTA VoIP telephony products to
VSP customers, or OEMs (Original Equipment Manufactures). Only certain of these
OEM licensees may sell products based on the licensed technology to third
parties, while other licensees are limited to sales of such technology as part
of multimedia communication systems or sub-systems. The Company expects to
continue licensing its technology to others, many of whom may be located outside
of the United States. In addition to licensing its technology to others, the
Company from time to time may take a license to technology owned by third
parties and currently relies upon certain technology, including hardware and
software, licensed from third parties. Inventories
All the inventories are kept in our local facility in Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida. Our local inventory and supply methods provide adequate capacity for
most order volumes, but special orders or multi-thousand unit deliveries are
typically drop-shipped from Korea. All softswitch and "back office" solution
materials are also kept on-site for customer deployment, except in cases where
local purchase of equipment is less difficult or less costly than in-country
sourcing.
The "cascading provisioning" server method that is used in the network
allows for the "out-of-box" configuration and deployment of CPE hardware without
ever being configured on the customer's network. This means that deployment time
can be reduced drastically for field-shipping equipment, and no intermediate
warehouse or customer care steps are required. Devices are delivered from
overseas and can be directly put into production by any of our customers without
manual configuration. This is significantly different than most other hardware
and softswitch providers, in that our solution removes the requirement for
customer configuration of equipment (which is confusing and slow) or two-step
shipping (which is costly and slow.)
Competition
At the present time, we believe that no direct competitor offers the
full suite of components and services that VoIP, Inc. will be able to provide to
customers. Each individual solution is offered by a wide variety of competitors.
These primary competitors of each company include the following:
o eGlobalphone: Vonage, Packet8, DeltaThree, Voicepulse as well
as incumbent telephone carriers, and other providers of
traditional and legacy telephone service.
o VoIP Solutions: (Hardware): Sipura, Grandstream, Cisco,
Mediatrix
o VoIP Solutions: (SIP softswitch): Nuera, Broadsoft, Pingtel,
Nortel
o VoIP Solutions: (integration): Accenture, Hughes Software
o VoIP Americas: (wholesale) Several Tier 1 and 2 competitive
carriers
We have secured some of the industry's best and most forward thinking
software developers and engineers. This team will continue to develop innovative
new products and services to propel our company past our competition and into
the mainstream. Our development resources and marketing expertise, coupled with
continued complementary acquisitions makes us unique in our industry and one of
the leaders in our field.
Our Multimedia Terminal Adapter (MTA) design and manufacturing
capability gives the company a competitive advantage over other VoIP suppliers
through the latest SIP technology, enhanced features and built-in router.
In addition, we have entered into multiple agreements with various
Carriers that provide the company with some of the industry's best rates. These
rates enable the company to not only resell these minutes, wholesale, to other
Carriers but allow us to make maximum profit on the minutes sold through our
VoIP Solutions' Virtual Service Provider (VSP) platform and eGlobalphone
subscriber based offering.
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Regulation
The Company currently is as a value added service provider. The
hardware, integration, softswitch, and wireless portions of the firm are
expected to remain unthreatened by regulation in major nations in which the
Company expects to do business. The eGlobalphone service offering may
potentially experience regulatory pressures as the United States makes changes
in its telecommunications law to encompass VoIP services. The imposition of
government regulation on our business could adversely affect our operations by
requiring additional expense to meet compliance requirements.
1) Regulation is expected to be applied to the following areas of
our service: E911, CALEA (law enforcement wiretap) and USF
taxation.
a. Our existing E911 service addresses this concern
already, and we are working with industry groups to
also address E911 delivery via the network when that
technology becomes mature and affordable. The
combined delivery methods should adequately protect
the Company against negative regulatory or economic
pressure in the future.
b. CALEA data delivery is almost complete in the system
for the basics of call status and PIN tapping. The
additional steps of call monitoring and call
splitting are yet to be even defined, though it is
not anticipated that their deployment would require
anything other than minor expense for adequate
compliance with these laws, given current technology.
c. USF (Universal Service Fee) taxation has been
explicitly not required for data services. The
classification of VoIP as a value added data service
has clearly indicated that it is outside of the USF
charter.
2) Comments by the FCC staff have indicated that VoIP will be
handled in a relatively "hands-off" manner until the industry
is more mature and capable of competing directly with RBOC and
ILEC carriers. This is anticipated to be at least another two
years.
3) Even with additional regulations and if they were to be
applied, the costs of compliance would be significantly lower
than those of traditional telephony, as these regulatory
structures are already being considered and compensated for in
design aspects of the network.
4) Our primary focus on non-US customers should limit our
exposure in the United States.
Intellectual Property and Proprietary Rights
Our ability to compete depends, in part, on our ability to obtain and
enforce intellectual property protection for our technology in the United States
and internationally. We currently rely primarily on a combination of trade
secrets, patents, copyrights, trademarks and licenses to protect our
intellectually property. We cannot predict whether our pending patent
applications will result in issued patents. Due to rapid technological change,
we believe that factors such as the technological and creative skills of our
personnel, new product developments and enhancements to existing products are
more important than the various legal protections of our technology to
establishing and maintaining technology leadership. To protect our trade secrets
and other proprietary information, we require our employees to sign agreements
providing for the maintenance of confidentiality and also the assignment of
rights to inventions made by them while in our employ. There can be no assurance
that our means of protecting our proprietary rights in the United States or
abroad will be adequate or that competition will not independently develop
technologies that are similar or superior to our technology, duplicate our
technology or design around any of our patents
o VoIP. The patent pending E911 bypass system developed and
integrated into the CPE is a key differentiator in equipment
for VoIP deployment.
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o The Pathfinder 2.0 "cascading provisioning server" feature for
deployment of zero-touch hardware is additionally a novel
approach to deployment of equipment, and is a new development
that is exclusive to VoIP, Inc.'s platform.
Employees
VoIP, Inc. currently employs 35 persons in the following capacities: 5
executive officers, 8 general administrative, 11 sales and marketing, and 11
technology personnel, respectively. We consider our relations with our employees
to be good. We have never had a work stoppage, and none of our employees is
represented by collective bargaining agreements. We believe that our future
success will depend in part on our ability to attract, integrate, retain and
motivate highly qualified personnel, and upon the continued service of our
senior management and key technical personnel. None of our key personnel are
bound by employment agreements that prohibit them from ending their employment
at any time. Competition for qualified personnel in our industry and
geographical location is intense. We cannot assure you that we will be
successful in attracting, integrating, retaining and motivating a sufficient
number of qualified employees to conduct our business in the future. Our
corporate headquarters are located at: 12330 SW 53rd Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33330.
RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider each of the following risk factors and
all of the other information in this Prospectus. If any of the following risks
and uncertainties develops into actual events, our business, financial condition
or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. If that
happens, the trading price of our Shares could decline significantly. The risk
factors below contain forward-looking statements regarding our company. Actual
results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking
statements.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Prospectus contains forward-looking statements relating to events
anticipated to happen in the future. These forward-looking statements are based
on the beliefs of our management, as well as assumptions made by and information
currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements also may be
included in other written and oral statements made or released by us. You can
identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly
to historical or current facts. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intend,"
"expect," "estimate," "project" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements describe our expectations
today of what we believe is most likely to occur or may be reasonably achievable
in the future, but they do not predict or assure any future occurrence and may
turn out to be wrong. Forward-looking statements are subject to both known and
unknown risks and uncertainties and can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we
might make. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Actual
future results may vary materially. We do not undertake any obligation to
publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or
future events or occurrences. These statements reflect our current views with
respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties about us,
including, among other things:
o our ability to market our services successfully to new
subscribers;
o our ability to retain a high percentage of our customers;
o the possibility of unforeseen capital expenditures and other
upfront investments required to deploy new technologies or to
effect new business initiatives;
o our ability to access markets and finance network developments
and operations;
o our expansion, including consumer acceptance of new price
plans and bundled offerings;
o additions or departures of key personnel;
o competition, including the introduction of new products or
services by our competitors;
o existing and future laws or regulations affecting our business
and our ability to comply with these laws or regulations;
o our reliance on the Regional Bell operating company's systems
and provisioning processes;
o technological innovations;
o the outcome of legal and regulatory proceedings;
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o general economic and business conditions, both nationally and
in the regions in which we operate; and
o other factors described in this document, including those
described in more detail below.
We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date of this document.
RISK FACTORS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY
Our business may be adversely affected by developments in the
telecommunications industry.
Through the year 2000, the telecommunications market experienced rapid
growth spurred by a number of factors, including deregulation in the industry,
entry of a large number of new emerging service providers, growth in data
traffic and the availability of significant capital from the financial markets.
Commencing in 2001 and continuing thereafter, the telecommunications industry
experienced a reversal of some of these trends, marked by a sharp contraction in
the availability of capital, dramatic reductions in capital expenditures by
service providers and financial difficulties and, in some cases, bankruptcies
experienced by service providers. These conditions caused a substantial
reduction in demand for telecommunications equipment.
We expect the developments described above to continue to affect our
business in the following manner:
o our ability to accurately forecast revenues is diminished;
o our revenues could be reduced; and
o we may incur losses because a high percentage of our operating
expenses are and will continue to be fixed in the short-term.
Our business, operating results and financial condition could be
materially and adversely affected by any one or a combination of the above.
The market for VoIP products for the new public network is evolving and our
business will suffer if it does not develop as we expect.
The market for our products is rapidly evolving. Our technology may not
be widely accepted as a platform for voice and a viable market for our products
may not develop or be sustainable. If this market does not develop, or develops
more slowly than we expect, we may not be able to sell our products in
significant volumes, or at all.
If we do not respond rapidly to technological changes or to changes in industry
standards, our products could
become obsolete.
The market for VoIP products is likely to be characterized by rapid
technological change and frequent new product introductions. We may be unable to
respond quickly or effectively to these developments. We may experience
difficulties with software development, hardware design, manufacturing or
marketing that could delay or prevent our development, introduction or marketing
of new products and enhancements. The introduction of new products by our
competitors, the market acceptance of products based on new or alternative
technologies or the emergence of new industry standards could render our
existing or future products obsolete. If the standards adopted are different
from those that we have chosen to support, market acceptance of our products may
be significantly reduced or delayed. If our products become technologically
obsolete, we may be unable to sell our products in the marketplace and generate
revenues.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMPANY
Our revenues have been generated from a limited number of customers, and we will
not be successful if we do not grow our customer base.
To date, we have sold our products to a limited number of customers. To
be successful, we will need to greatly expand our customer base and users of our
products.
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The growth of our customer base could be adversely affected by:
o customer unwillingness to implement our new VoIP products;
o any delays or difficulties that we may incur in completing the
development and introduction of our planned products or
product enhancements;
o new product introductions by our competitors;
o any failure of our products to perform as expected; or
o any difficulty we may incur in meeting customers' delivery
requirements.
If we do not expand our customer base to include additional customers
that deploy our products in all of their applications, our revenues will not
grow significantly, or at all.
We will not retain customers or attract new customers if we do not anticipate
and meet specific customer requirements or if our products do not interoperate
with our customers' existing networks.
To achieve market acceptance for our products, we must effectively
anticipate, and adapt in a timely manner to, customer requirements and offer
products that meet changing customer demands. Prospective customers may require
product features and capabilities that our current products do not have. The
introduction of new or enhanced products also requires that we carefully manage
the transition from older products in order to minimize disruption in customer
ordering patterns and ensure that adequate supplies of new products can be
delivered to meet anticipated customer demand. If we fail to develop products
and offer services that satisfy customer requirements, or to effectively manage
the transition from older products, our ability to create or increase demand for
our products would be seriously harmed and we may lose current and prospective
customers.
Many of our customers will require that our products be designed to
interface with their existing networks, each of which may have different
specifications. Issues caused by an unanticipated lack of interoperability may
result in significant warranty, support and repair costs, divert the attention
of our engineering personnel from our hardware and software development efforts
and cause significant customer relations problems. If our products do not
interoperate with those of our customers' networks, installations could be
delayed or orders for our products could be cancelled, which would seriously
harm our gross margins and result in loss of revenues or customers.
We may not become profitable.
We have incurred significant losses since our inception and, as of
December 31, 2004, had an accumulated deficit of $4,639,386. We have not
achieved profitability on an annual or quarterly basis and may incur additional
net losses in future quarters and years. Our revenues may not grow and we may
not generate sufficient revenues to sustain profitability.
The unpredictability of our quarterly results may adversely affect the trading
price of our common stock.
Our revenues and operating results will vary significantly from quarter
to quarter due to a number of factors, many of which are outside of our control
and any of which may cause our stock price to fluctuate. The primary factors
that may affect our revenues and results include the following:
o fluctuation in demand for our VoIP products and the timing and size
of customer orders; o cancellations or deferrals of existing customer orders or
the renegotiations of existing contractual commitments; o the length and
variability of the sales cycle for our products; o new product introductions and
enhancements by our competitors and us; o timing of revenues recognition and
amount of deferred revenues; o changes in our pricing policies, the pricing
policies of our competitors and the prices of the components of our products; o
our ability to develop, introduce and ship new products and product enhancements
that meet customer requirements in a timely manner; o the mix of product
configurations sold; o our ability to obtain sufficient supplies of sole or
limited source components; o our ability to attain and maintain production
volumes and quality levels for our products; o costs related to acquisitions of
complementary products, technologies or businesses; and
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o general economic conditions, as well as those specific to the
telecommunications, networking and related industries.
Our operating expenses are largely fixed in the short-term and, as a
result, a delay in generating or recognizing revenues for the reasons set forth
above, or for any other reason, could cause significant variations in our
operating results. If revenues for a particular quarter are below expectations,
we may not be able to reduce operating expenses proportionally for the quarter.
Any such revenue shortfall would, therefore, have a disproportionate effect on
our operating results for the quarter.
We believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our operating results
are not a good indication of our future performance. It is likely that in some
future quarters, our operating results may be below the expectations of public
market analysts and investors. In this event, the price of our common stock will
probably substantially decrease.
We have incurred substantial losses resulting from issuance of common stock and
warrants at prices below the market values of the common stock.
On August 4th, 2004, the Company issued 4,400,000 warrants to two
executives to acquire 2,200,000 shares at $1.00 per share each. The additional
compensation of $1,936,000, shown in General and Administrative expenses in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations, is the difference between the market price
of the shares and the $1.00 purchase price.
If we fail to retain needed personnel, the implementation of our business plan
could slow or our future growth could halt.
Our business depends upon highly-skilled engineering, sales, marketing
and customer support personnel. Any failure to retain needed qualified personnel
could impair our growth. Our future success depends upon the continued services
of our executive officers who have critical industry experience and
relationships that we rely on to implement our business plan. None of our
officers or key employees is bound by employment agreements for any specific
term. The loss of the services of any of our officers or key employees could
delay the development and introduction of, and negatively impact our ability to
sell, our products.
We may face risks associated with international sales that could impair our
ability to grow our revenues abroad.
We intend to market our products into international markets. This
expansion will require significant management attention and financial resources
to successfully develop direct and indirect international sales and support
channels. In addition, we may not be able to develop international market demand
for our products, which could impair our ability to grow our revenues. We have
limited experience marketing, distributing and supporting our products
internationally and, to do so, we expect that we will need to develop versions
of our products that comply with local standards. Furthermore, international
operations are subject to other inherent risks, including.
o greater difficulty collecting accounts receivable and longer
collection periods;
o difficulties and costs of staffing and managing international
operations;
o the impact of differing technical standards outside the United
States
o the impact of recession in economies outside the United
States;
o unexpected changes in regulatory requirements and currency
exchange rates;
o certification requirements;
o reduced protection for intellectual property rights in some
countries;
o fluctuation in currency exchange rates;
o potentially adverse tax consequences; and
o political and economic instability
We are entirely dependent upon our VoIP products and our future revenues depend
upon their commercial success.
Our future growth depends upon the commercial success of our VoIP
products. We intend to develop and introduce new products and enhancements to
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existing products in the future. We may not successfully complete the
development or introduction of these products. If our target customers do not
adopt, purchase and successfully deploy our current or planned products, our
revenues will not grow.
If we fail to compete successfully, our ability to increase our revenues or
maintain profitability will be impaired.
Competition in the telecommunications market is intense. This market
has historically been dominated by large companies that possess greater
resources and operating histories. We will also face competition from other
large telecommunications and networking companies, some of which have entered
our market by acquiring companies that design competing products. In addition,
several smaller and most private companies have announced products that target
the same market opportunities similar to those we address. Because this market
is rapidly evolving, additional competitors with significant financial resources
may enter these markets and further intensify competition.
Many of our current and potential competitors have significantly
greater selling and marketing, technical, manufacturing, financial and other
resources. Further, some of our competitors sell significant amounts of other
products to our current and prospective customers. Our competitors' broad
product portfolios, coupled with already existing relationships. may cause our
customers to buy our competitors' products or harm our ability to attract new
customers.
To compete effectively, we must deliver products that:
o provide extremely high reliability and voice quality;
o scale easily and efficiently;
o interoperate with existing network designs and other vendors'
equipment;
o provide effective network management;
o are accompanied by comprehensive customer support and
professional services; and
o provide a cost-effective and space-efficient solution for
service providers.
If we are unable to compete successfully against our current and future
competitors, we could experience price reductions, order cancellations, loss of
revenues and reduced gross margins.
We depend upon contract manufacturers and any disruption in these relationships
may cause us to fail to meet the demands of our customers and damage our
customer relationships.
We rely on a small number of contract manufacturers to manufacture our
products according to our specifications and to fill orders on a timely basis.
Our contract manufacturers provide comprehensive manufacturing services,
including assembly of our products and procurement of materials. Each of our
contract manufacturers also builds products for other companies and may not
always have sufficient quantities of inventory available to fill our orders or
may not allocate their internal resources to fill these orders on a timely
basis. We do not have long-term supply contracts with our manufacturers and they
are not required to manufacture products for any specified period. Qualifying a
new contract manufacturer and commencing commercial-scale production is
expensive and time consuming and could result in a significant interruption in
the supply of our products. If a change in contract manufacturers results in
delays of our fulfillment of customer orders or if a contract manufacturer fails
to make timely delivery of orders, we may lose revenues and suffer damage to our
customer relationships.
We and our contract manufacturers rely on a single or limited source for supply
of some components of our products, and if we fail to adequately predict our
manufacturing requirements or if our supply of any of these components is
disrupted, we will be unable to shop our products.
We and our contract manufacturers currently purchase several key
components of our products from single or limited sources. We purchase these
components on a purchase order basis. If we overestimate our component
requirements, we could have excess inventory, which would increase our costs. If
we underestimate our requirements, we may not have adequate supply, which could
interrupt manufacturing of our products and result in delays in shipments and
revenues.
We currently do not have long-term supply contracts with our component
suppliers and they are not required to supply us with products for any specified
periods, in any specified quantities or at any set price, except as may be
specified in a particular purchase order. In the event of a disruption or delay
in supply, or inability to obtain products, we may not be able to develop an
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alternate source in a timely manner or at favorable prices, or at all. A failure
to find acceptable alternative sources could hurt our ability to deliver
high-quality products to our customers and negatively affect our operating
margins. In addition, our reliance on our suppliers exposes us to potential
supplier production difficulties or quality variations. Our customers rely upon
our ability to meet committed delivery dates, and any disruption in the supply
of key components would seriously impact our ability to meet these dates and
could result in legal action by our customers, loss of customers or harm to our
ability to attract new customers.
If we are not able to obtain necessary licenses of third-party technology at
acceptable prices, or at all, our products could become obsolete.
From time to time, we may be required to license technology from third
parties to develop new products or product enhancements. Third-party licenses
may not be available or continue to be available to us on commercially
reasonable terms. The inability to maintain or re-license any third-party
licenses required in our current products, or to obtain any new third-party
licenses to develop new products and product enhancements could require us to
obtain substitute technology of lower quality or performance standards or at
greater cost, and delay or prevent us from making these products or
enhancements, any of which could seriously harm the competitiveness of our
products.
Our ability to compete and our business could be jeopardized if we are unable to
protect our intellectual property or become subject to intellectual property
rights litigation, which could require us to incur significant costs.
We currently rely on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and
trade secret laws and restrictions on disclosure to protect our intellectual
property rights. Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights,
unauthorized parties may attempt to copy or otherwise obtain and use our
products, services or technology. Monitoring unauthorized use of our products is
difficult and we cannot be certain that the steps we have taken will prevent
unauthorized use of our technology, particularly in foreign countries where the
laws may not protect our proprietary rights as fully as in the United States. If
competitors are able to use our technology, our ability to compete effectively
could be harmed.
In addition, we may receive inquiries from other patent holders and may
become subject to claims that we infringe their intellectual property rights.
Any parties asserting that our products infringe upon their proprietary rights
would force us license their patents for substantial royalty payments or to
defend ourselves and possibly our customers or contract manufacturers in
litigation. These claims and any resulting licensing arrangement or lawsuit, if
successful, could subject us to significant royalty payments or liability for
damages and invalidation of our proprietary rights. Any potential intellectual
property litigation also could force us to do one or more of the following:
o stop selling, incorporating or using our products that use the
challenged intellectual property;
o obtain from the owner of the infringed intellectual property
right a license to sell or use the relevant technology, which
license may not be available on reasonable terms, or at all;
or
o redesign those products that use any allegedly infringing
technology.
Any lawsuits regarding intellectual property rights, regardless of
their success, would be time-consuming, expensive to resolve and would divert
our management's time and attention.
Any investments or acquisitions we make could disrupt our business and seriously
harm our financial condition.
We have made four acquisitions, and we intend to consider investing in,
or acquiring, complementary products, technologies or businesses. In the event
of future investments or acquisitions, we could:
o issue stock that would dilute our current shareholders'
percentage ownership;
o incur debt or assume liabilities;
o incur significant impairment charges related to the write-off
of goodwill and purchased intangible assets;
o incur significant amortization expenses related to purchased
intangible assets; or
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o incur large and immediate write-offs for in-process research
and development and stock-based compensation.
Our integration of any acquired products, technologies or businesses
will also involve numerous risks, including:
o problems and unanticipated costs associated with combining the
purchased products, technologies or businesses;
o diversion of management's attention from our core business;
o adverse effects on existing business relationships with
suppliers and customers;
o risks associated with entering markets in which we have
limited or no prior experience; and
o potential loss of key employees, particularly those of the
acquired organizations.
We may be unable to successfully integrate any products, technologies,
businesses or personnel that we might acquire in the future without significant
costs or disruption to our business.
If we are subject to employment claims, we could incur substantial costs in
defending ourselves.
We may become subject to employment claims in connection with employee
terminations. In addition, companies in our industry whose employees accept
positions with competitors frequently claim that their competitors have engaged
in unfair hiring practices. These claims may result in material litigation. We
could incur substantial costs defending ourselves or our employees again those
claims, regardless of their merits. In addition, defending ourselves from those
types of claims could divert our management's attention from our operations. If
we are found liable in connection with any employment claim, we may incur
significant costs that could adversely impact our financial condition and
results of operations.
The Company is substantially controlled by its management.
As of December 31, 2004, the executive officers, key employees and
directors of the Company and their family members and associates beneficially
owned approximately 64% of the shares of outstanding common stock. Accordingly,
and because there is no cumulative voting for directors, our executive officers
and directors will be in a position to influence the election of all the
directors of the Company and to control through their stock ownership the
business of the Company.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR STOCK
We may seek to raise additional capital in the future, which may not be
available to us, and if it is available, may dilute the ownership of our common
stock.
In the future, we may seek to raise additional funds through public or
private debt or equity financings in order to:
o fund ongoing operations and capital requirements;
o take advantage of opportunities, including more rapid
expansion or acquisition of complementary products,
technologies or businesses;
o develop new products; or
o respond to competitive pressures.
Any additional capital raised through the sale of convertible debt or
equity may further dilute an investor's percentage ownership of our common
stock. Furthermore, additional financings may not be available on terms
favorable to us, or at all. A failure to obtain additional funding could prevent
us from making expenditures that may be required to grow or maintain our
operations.
Our stock price has been and may continue to be volatile.
The market for technology stocks in general, and our common stock in
particular, has been and will likely continue to be extremely volatile. The
following factors could cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate
significantly:
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o the addition or loss of any major customer;
o changes in the financial condition or anticipated capital
expenditure purchases of any existing or potential major
customer;
o quarterly variations in our operating results;
o changes in financial estimates by securities analysts;
o speculation in the press or investment community;
o announcements by us or our competitors of significant
contracts, new products or acquisitions, distribution
partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;
o sales of common stock or other securities by us or by our
shareholders in the future;
o securities and other litigation;
o announcement of a stock split, reverse stock split, stock
dividend or similar event;
o economic conditions for the telecommunications, networking and
related industries; and
o worldwide economic instability.
We do not expect to pay dividends.
We do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock in
the foreseeable future. We intend to retain profits, if any, to fund growth and
expansion.
Shares that may be eligible for future sale may adversely affect the market
price of our Common Stock.
Sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock by shareholders in the
public market, or even the potential for such sales, are likely to adversely
affect the market price of the Common Stock and could impair our ability to
raise capital by selling equity securities. As of March 18, 2005, we believe
that approximately 20% of the 26,378,132 shares of Common Stock currently issued
and outstanding are freely transferable without restriction or further
registration under the securities laws, unless held by "affiliates" of the
Company, as that term is defined under the securities laws.
Our Company is substantially controlled by our management team.
As of December 31, 2004, the executive officers, key employees and
directors of our Company and their family members and associates beneficially
owned approximately 66% of the shares of outstanding common stock. Accordingly,
and because there is no cumulative voting for directors, our executive officers
and directors will be in a position to influence the election of all the
directors of the Company and to control through their stock ownership the
business of the Company. The management of the Company is controlled by our
Board of Directors, comprised of one Director.
Recent Developments
VoIP, Inc. Names "William Staffeld" as Vice President of Global Sales & Carrier
Relations for VoIP Americas Subsidiary
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2005--VoIP Inc. (OTCBB:VOII)
announced today that William Staffeld, former Director of North America Sales &
Enhanced Network Services for iBasis, Inc., has joined the Company as Vice
President of Global Sales.
VoIP Inc. Releases Pathfinder 2.0
Provisioning Server Software Enables Broadband Providers to Add VOIP Services
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 15, 2005--VoIP Inc. (OTCBB:VOII)
announced today the release of the latest version of its provisioning server
application software. The new release enables Broadband Providers to add VOIP
services through the Company's Multimedia Terminal Adapter (MTA).
VoIP Inc. Enhances Network Infrastructure to Support Growth and Redundancy of
All Network Elements New York location provides additional redundancy and
improved QoS
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2005-- VoIP Inc. (OTCBB:VOII)
announced today that it had added an additional Point of Presence by co-locating
and adding network elements to its VOIP systems in Level 3's state-of-the-art
Data Center located in New York City.
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VoIP Inc. Acquires 1-800-TALKTIME Brand
Company Expects Brand to Be the Household Name for VOIP Telephone Services
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2005--VoIP Inc. (OTCBB: VOII) announced today
at the INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO that it purchased the
1-800-TALKTIME(R) registered trademark and other assets from Creative Marketing
Associates, Inc. The terms of the Asset Purchase Agreement were not disclosed.
VoIP, Inc. Receives Customer Interaction Solutions Magazine's IP Contact Center
Technology Pioneer Award
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2005--VoIP Inc. (OTCBB:VOII)
announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC(R)) Customer
Interaction Solutions(R) magazine (www.cismag.com) has named the Company as a
recipient of a 2005 IP Contact Center Technology Pioneer Award. Customer
Interaction Solutions has been the leading publication in CRM, call centers and
teleservices since 1982(TM).
VoIP, Inc. Announces Beta Deployment of Native VoIP(TM) -- Offers Industry First
voipsla(TM)
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VoIP Inc. (OTC OTCBB:
VOII) announced today that its subsidiary VoIP Americas has released the beta of
its latest enterprise offering -- Native VoIP(TM). The new service will allow
new and current IP PBX operators to peer directly with via The Internet to gain
access to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and fully leverage the
functionality of their next generation systems.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
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As of December 31, 2004 the Company is leasing a 3,000 square foot
office/warehouse building in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from a non-related third
party for an annual amount of $37,572.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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The Company is involved from time to time in legal proceedings and
litigation incidental to the conduct of its business. No pending legal
proceeding is deemed by the Company to pose the risk of any material adverse
effect.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
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COMMON STOCK AND DIVIDEND POLICY
Market Information
Our common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market on the OTC
Bulletin Board under the symbol VOII. The following table shows the price range
of the Company's common stock since it was initially quoted in March 2004 until
December 31, 2004.
Quarter Ended High Low
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3-31-04 $0.85 $0.85
6-30-04 $3.75 $1.40
9-30-04 $3.10 $1.10
12-31-04 $4.80 $1.13
Holders
As of March 18, 2005, 26,378,132 common shares of the Company's common
stock are held of record by 264 holders of record, and approximately 310
beneficial stockholders.
Dividends
We have never paid any dividends, and we do not anticipate any stock or
cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Changes in Securities
The following unregistered securities have been issued during the fourth quarter
of 2004:
Effective October 2004, registrant issued 251,831 shares to twelve
accredited investors. Also effective October 2004, registrant issued
100,000 shares to one accredited individual investor in satisfaction of
accounts payable totaling $105,000.
Effective November 2004, registrant issued 2,249,500 shares to
seventeen accredited investors.
In November 2004, the Company issued 318,500 shares to twelve
accredited investors.
Effective December 2004, registrant issued 79,659 shares to five
accredited investors.
Effective December 2004, registrant issued 400,000 shares to sixteen
accredited investors.
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ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATION
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The information presented in this section should be read in conjunction
with the information contained in the financial statements, including the notes
thereto, and the other financial statements appearing elsewhere in this
report.
General
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto and the other financial
information appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. Certain statements contained
in this Prospectus and other written material and oral statements made from time
to time by us do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. As such,
they are considered "forward-looking statements" that provide current
expectations or forecasts of future events. Such statements are typically
characterized by terminology such as "believe," "anticipate," "should,"
"intend," "plan," "will," "expect," "estimate," "project," "strategy" and
similar expressions. Our forward-looking statements generally relate to the
prospects for future sales of our products, the success of our marketing
activities, and the success of our strategic corporate relationships. These
statements are based upon assumptions and assessments made by our management in
light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current
conditions, expected future developments and other factors our management
believes to be appropriate. These forward-looking statements are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties, including the following: our ability to
achieve profitable operations and to maintain sufficient cash to operate its
business and meet its liquidity requirements; our ability to obtain financing,
if required, on terms acceptable to it, if at all; the success of our research
and development activities; competitive developments affecting our current
products; our ability to successfully attract strategic partners and to market
both new and existing products; exposure to lawsuits and regulatory proceedings;
our ability to protect our intellectual property; governmental laws and
regulations affecting operations; our ability to identify and complete
diversification opportunities; and the impact of acquisitions, divestitures,
restructurings, product withdrawals and other unusual items. A further list and
description of these risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found
elsewhere in this Prospectus. Except as required by applicable law, we undertake
no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
Balance Sheet Data: December 31, 2004
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Total assets $10,215,552
Long-term liabilities, net $ 0
Total liabilities $ 2,108,114
Shareholders' equity $ 8,107,438
Year Ended
December 31,
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Statements of Operations Data: 2004 2003
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Revenue $ 2,619,393 $ 8,678
Operating (loss) (1) $(4,160,050) $ (352,968)
Net (loss) $(4,014,739) $ (352,968)
Net (loss) per common share $ (0.27) $ (0.20)
(1) Includes $1,936,000 non-cash compensation expenses resulting from the
issuance to executive officers and warrants to purchase 4,400,000 shares of
common stock for $1.00 per share.
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
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Statements of Operations Data: 2004 2003
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Revenue $ 1,604,328 $ 4,291
Operating (loss) $(1,133,680) $ (21,995)
Net (loss) $ (988,369) $ (21,995)
Net (loss) per common share $ (0.04) $ (0.01)
See "Financial Statements" beginning on Page F-1.
(a) Results of Operations - 2004 compared to 2003.
Net revenue totaled $3,028,006 ($2,619,393 from continued operations
and $408,613 from discontinued operations), for the year ended December 31, 2004
as compared to $8,678 for the year ended December 31, 2004. The $3,019,328
increase in total net revenue was primarily attributable to the new business
segment "VoIP" (Voice over IP) and the acquisition of Voipamericas and DTNet
which were acquired in 2004 .
Revenue from the sale of tea in the segment business that we have
discontinued was $ 408,613, or 13.5%, of total net revenue for the year ended
December 31, 2004, versus $8,678, or 100%, of total net revenue for the prior
year.
As mentioned in Note A, the Company acquired DTNet Technologies, Inc.
in June 2004 and Voipamericas in September 2004. DTNet provides customer
premises equipment to cable and DSL Internet providers throughout North America.
DTNet sales were approximately $4.7 million in 2003. Voipamericas revenues for
the first nine months of the year were $1.4 million. Management believes that
the acquisitions of DTNet and Voipamericas will provide proven distribution
channels and leadership in sales throughout the Americas. DTNet and Voipamericas
complement the Company's strategy to deliver Voice over Internet Protocol over a
wireless local loop and deliver service provider solutions to cable operators.
Net losses for the respective years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003
were $4,014,739 and $352,968. Net loss per share was approximately $0.27 and
$0.20 respectively for each period. This included the one time event of the
issuance of 4,400,000 warrants to two executives to acquire 2,200,000 Company
shares at $1.00 for each. The difference between the market value and the $1.00
share price is $1,936,000. Additionally, there is an increase of $884,937 in
operating costs attributable basically to start up operations. Net losses for
the respective quarters ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 were $988,369 and
$21,995. Net loss per share was approximately $0.04 and $0.01 respectively for
each period.
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and
related personnel costs for general corporate functions including finance, human
resources and facilities, outside legal and professional fees, directors and
officers insurance, bad debt expenses and general corporate overhead costs.
General and administrative expenses were $4.9 million for the year ended
December 31, 2003, as compared to $99 thousand for the year ended December 31,
2004. Increases in headcount and the resulting personnel expenses, as well as
other general and administrative expenses directly attributable to the Company's
new line of business, VoIP telephony services, were major factors contributing
to the $2.9 million increase in total general and administrative expenses. Other
expense categories which increased as compared to 2004 largely as a result of
the Company's entrance into the VoIP business, included legal fees, other
professional fees and facilities costs.
The comparison of operations for the years ended December 31, 2004 and
2003 is not indicative of the Company's current business model. Whereas, during
2003 the Company was in the business of importing and selling a line of fine
teas. The Company has, since discontinued the tea business, to focus solely on
VoIP and emerging technologies.
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(b) Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2004, we had cash and cash equivalents approximating
$1,141,000, compared to $3,400 at December 31, 2003. We currently have two
borrowing arrangements, one for $200,000 with a local bank and one for $560,000
with a note payable to a shareholder. Cash used in operating activities of $2.9
million in fiscal year 2004 was primarily attributable to the net loss of $4.1
million, which included a non cash item for warrants issued to Company employees
amounting to $1.9 recorded as compensation in the Consolidated Statement of
Operations. Cash provided by financing activities in fiscal 2004 consisted
primarily of $3.6 million of proceeds resulting from the sale of common stock to
investors in private placement transactions during the whole year and, as
above-mentioned, proceeds from issuance of note payable of $560,000.
Liquidity for the period from inception through December 31, 2004 has
been mainly provided by sales of common stocks through private placements and
borrowing from affiliates. Management has taken actions directly related to the
generation of product sales during calendar 2004 and anticipates that these
efforts will be sufficient to provide reasonable resources to sustain its
operations during 2005.
The Company anticipates that all working capital requirements for the
current annual period will be satisfied from the operation of the newly acquired
business and the sales of additional common shares through private placements.
(c) Payments Due by Period
The following table illustrates our outstanding debts and the terms of
that debt as of December 31, 2004:
Less than 1 1-3 3-5 More than
Contractual Obligations Total Year Years Years 5 Years
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Long-Term Debt $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
$ 560,000 $ 560,000 $ 0.00
Notes Payable to shareholders $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Operating Leases $ 35,572 $ 35,572 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Purchase Obligations $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
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Total $ 560,000 $ 560,000 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
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(d) Market Risk
We own market investment securities issued by various securities
issuers. The issuers of these products retain all interest rate and default
risk.
Available Information
We maintain a corporate Internet website with the address
www.voipincorporated.com. The contents of this website are not incorporated in
or otherwise to be regarded as part of this report. We file reports with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, which are available on our website
free of charge. These reports include annual reports on Form 10-KSB, quarterly
reports on Form 10-QSB, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to such
reports, each of which is provided on our website as soon as reasonably
practicable after we electronically file such materials with or furnish them to
the SEC. You can also read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the
SEC's Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549. You
can obtain additional information about the operation of the Public Reference
Room by calling the SEC at 1.800.SEC.0330. In addition, the SEC maintains a
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website (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements,
and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC,
including us.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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The financial statements required by this item begin at Page F-1
hereof.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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On November 16, 2004, Registrant was informed by Tschopp, Whitcomb &
Orr (the "Auditor") that such firm was resigning as Registrant's Auditor.
During the two most recent fiscal years and during the interim period
from December 31, 2003 until November 16, 2004, the Company did not have any
disagreements with the Auditor on any matter of accounting principles or
practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing scope or procedures that
would require disclosure in this Form 8-K. During such period, there were no
reportable events as described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.
On December 1, 2004, Registrant retained the accounting firm of
Berkovits, Lago & Company, LLP, to conduct an audit of Registrant's financial
statements for the year ending December 31, 2004, and to issue a report thereon.
The Board of Directors of Registrant approved the selection of Berkovits, Lago
and Company, LLP as new independent auditors. Neither management nor anyone on
its behalf has consulted with Berkovits, Lago and Company, LLP regarding the
application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either
completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on
the Registrant's financial statements, and neither a written report nor oral
advice was provided to the Registrant that Berkovits, Lago and Company, LLP
concluded was an important factor considered by the Registrant in reaching a
decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue during the
Registrant's two most recent fiscal years prior to engaging Berkovits, Lago and
Company, LLP.
ITEM 8A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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Introduction.
"Disclosure Controls and Procedures" are defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as the controls and procedures of an issuer that are
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the issuer in
the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded,
processed, summarized, and reported, within the time period specified by the
SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure Controls and Procedures include, without
limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required
to be disclosed by an issuer in the reports that it files or submits under the
Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the issuer's management,
including its principle executive and principal financial officers to all timely
decisions regarding disclosure.
"Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" is defined in Exchange Act
Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) as a process designed by, or under the supervision
of, an issuer's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons
performing similar functions, and effected by an issuer's board of directors,
management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the
maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect
the transactions and disposition of an issuer: (2) provide reasonable assurance
that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that
receipts and expenditures of the issuer are being made only in accordance with
authorizations of management and directors of the issuer; and (3) provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the issuer's assets that could have a
material adverse effect on the financial statements.
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We have endeavored to design our Disclosure Controls and Procedures and
Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting to provide reasonable assurances that
their objectives will be met. A control system, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that its
objectives will be met. All control systems are subject to inherent limitations,
such as resource constraints, the possibility of human error, lack of knowledge
or awareness, and the possibility of intentional circumvention of these
controls. Furthermore, the design of any control system is based, in part, upon
assumptions about the likelihood of future events, which assumptions may
ultimately prove to be incorrect. As a result, we cannot assure you our control
system will detect every error or instance of fraudulent conduct, including an
error or instance of fraudulent conduct which could have a material adverse
impact on our operations or results.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
During the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004, there were no
changes in our Internal Control Over Financial Reporting that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our Internal Control
Over Financial Reporting.
However, we are still in the process of assessing the findings of our
independent auditors, and have made, and are continuing to make, changes in our
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting aimed at enhancing their effectiveness
and ensuring that our systems evolve with, and meet the needs of, our business.
We are also continually striving to improve our management and operational
efficiency, and we expect that our efforts in this regard will enhance and
strengthen our Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. For example, we have
recently added to our accounting staff, and we expect to hire additional
professionals, including an experienced chief financial officer, with the aim of
upgrading and reinforcing the technical resources available to our staff. We are
also continuing our efforts to upgrade our information technology capabilities
and are in the process of implementing a uniform consolidated accounting system
at all of our business units. We will also hire an outside firm, not affiliated
with our independent auditors, to complete an objective review of our Internal
Control over Financial Reporting and provide recommendations for continued
improvement of financial processes and controls, in preparation for
Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
The Company's management, with the participation of our chief executive
officer and chief financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of our
Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of December 31, 2004. Based on this
evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have
concluded that, as of December 31, 2004 our Disclosure Controls and Procedures
were designed to ensure that material information relating to the Company is
made known to our chief executive officer and chief financial officer by others
within the Company, particularly during the period in which this report was
being prepared.
ITEM 8B. OTHER INFORMATION
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None.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL PERSONS
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Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons
The following table contains information concerning the Company's
executive officers and directors.
Start Date
Name Age Position with Company with Company
---- --- --------------------- ------------
Steven Ivester 40 Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, March 2004
Secretary and Sole Director
Osvaldo Pitters 46 Chief Financial Officer May 2004
Bill Burbank 48 Chief Operating Officer December 2004
Clive Raines 45 President of International Operations March 2004
John Todd 33 Chief Technology Officer March 2004
Steven Ivester, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Secretary and Sole
Director, joined the Company in March 2004 when he made an agreement with prior
management to contribute the assets and intellectual property rights of two
start-up companies, eGlobalphone, Inc. and VoIP Solutions, Inc. Prior to that,
since early 2001, he was a consultant for other voice-over-Internet companies.
From early 1997 until the present, he has also been engaged as Chief Executive
Officer of Navigator, PC, which supplies computer-navigation and display
equipment to the U.S. military services.
Osvaldo Pitters, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, was employed
from January 2003 to April 2004, as Controller of Cima Telecom Group. From
January 2002 to January 2003, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Price
Waterhouse Coopers-Dominican Republic. He also worked seven years with Price
Waterhouse Chile and two years with Price Waterhouse London, England. He also
worked with Pepsi Co. for sever years in several countries within Latin American
Division.
Bill Burbank, Chief Operating Officer. Burbank He has vast experience
working in senior Business Development and Operations positions with both
private and public companies. He was co-founder of Incite Global Services, a
consulting firm specializing in Business Development, Operations and Crisis
Management for software companies in the communication space. Prior to IGS, he
was co-founder and was President of Foresight Technology. At Foresight, he
played an instrumental role in fostering Foresight's leadership in computer
telephone integration (CTI) and customer premise-based speech recognition
products. Prior to Foresight, Burbank served as Vice President of Worldwide
Sales and Marketing for Registry Magic Inc.
Clive Raines, President of International Operations, developed an
international business model for USA Talks. He was relocated as European CEO in
London, UK from 1998 to 2002. During 2003 he worked with Voiceglo as a Director.
John Todd, Chief Technology Officer, has been involved in 1999 with
Internet companies, including Collocation Corporation, Inc. from September 2001
to December 2002 as network Services Manager; 10-20.com, Inc. from September
2001 to present as President; Onyx Networks.
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ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table. The following table sets forth the
compensation earned by the Company's Chief Executive Officer for the year ended
December 31, 2004 in salary and bonus for services rendered in all capacities to
the Company for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003:
Annual Compensation Long-Term Compensation
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Securities
Underlying
Other Annual Options or All Other
Name/Principal Position Year Salary Bonus Compensation Warrants Compensation
Steven Ivester, CEO 2004 $ 125,000 $ 0 $ 0 0 0
Kevin Halter 2003 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0 0
Value of Unexercised
Number of Securities Underlying In-the-Money Options at
Unexercised Options at Fiscal Fiscal
Year End Year End
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Number of
Shares
Acquired or Realized
Name Exercised Value Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
---- --------- ----- ----------- ------------- ----------- -------------
None
Estimated Future Payments under
Performance or Non-Stock Price-Based Plans
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Number of Other Period Until
Shares, Under or Maturation or Threshold Target Maximum
Name Other Rights # Payout ($ or #) ($ or #) ($ or #)
---- -------------- ------- -------- -------- --------
None
Stock Option Plan
The Company's Stock Option Plan (the "2004 Option Plan") which becomes
effective in 2005, provides for the grant to eligible employees and directors of
options for the purchase of Common Stock. The Option Plan covers, in the
aggregate, a maximum of 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock and provides for the
granting of both incentive stock options (as defined in Section 422 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and nonqualified stock options (options which do
not meet the requirements of Section 422). Under the Option Plan, the exercise
price may not be less than the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date
of the grant of the option.
The Board of Directors administers and interprets the Option Plan and
is authorized to grant options thereunder to all eligible employees of the
Company, including officers. The Board of Directors designates the optionees,
the number of shares subject to the options and the terms and conditions of each
option. Each option granted under the Option Plan must be exercised, if at all,
during a period established in the grant which may not exceed 10 years from the
later of the date of grant or the date first exercisable. An optionee may not
transfer or assign any option granted and may not exercise any options after a
specified period subsequent to the termination of the optionee's employment with
the Company.
ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
beneficial ownership of our Common Stock as of December 31, 2004, by all
officers and directors and by all those known by us to be beneficial owners of
more than 5% of our Common Stock.
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Unless otherwise specified, the business address of the shareholder is
our address as set forth in this memorandum. Beneficial ownership is determined
in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and
generally means sole or shared power to vote or direct the voting or to dispose
or direct the disposition of any Common Stock. Except as indicated by footnote,
and subject to community property laws where applicable, the persons named in
the table below have sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares
of Common Stock shown as beneficially owned by them.
Beneficial
Ownership
Beneficial Ownership(1) After
Before Offering Offering
Beneficial Owner Shares Percentage Percentage
---------------- ------ ---------- ----------
Steven Ivester........................ 11,675,000 50.0% 50.0%
Clive Raines.......................... 2,200,000(1) 8.6% 8.5%
John Todd............................. 2,200,000(1) 8.6% 8.5%
All officers and directors as a group
(4 persons) 16,075,000 58.0% 58.0%
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(1) Represents warrants to purchase common shares at $1.00 per share.
The Company is not aware of any arrangement which might result in a
change in control in the future.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Millennia Tea Masters, Inc. was organized by Kevin Halter and members
of his family in 1998, when they purchased 1,000,000 shares at its par value.
Then in March 2004, the Company sold 12,500,000 shares of stock to Steven
Ivester for par value ($12,500), plus his agreement to contribute two operating
companies. Such companies were contributed in May 2004, effective April 15,
2004. Subsequently the company changed its name to VoIP, Inc.
As of December, 2003, the Company has amounts due to affiliated
entities and/or shareholders and/or officers of approximately $151,000. These
advances are unsecured, due upon demand and are non-interest bearing.
Subsequently, in April 2004, the Company issued 339,242 shares of common stock
to satisfy the balance due at that date.
Promoters
On February 27, 2004, the Company issued and sold 12,500,000 shares of common
stock to Steven Ivester in exchange for cash of $12,500 and his agreement to
contribute the intellectual property rights and related assets of two start-up
companies formed to engage in the telecommunications industry. The shares issued
represented approximately 88% of the shares outstanding after the exchange, as a
result of which Mr. Ivester became the controlling shareholder of the Company.
On May 25, 2004 (but effective for all purposes as of April 15, 2004), the
Company completed the acquisition of two Florida-based entities, (eGlobalphone,
Inc. and VoIP Solutions, Inc.). Contribution of these start-up companies was the
basis for the original decision to issue a controlling block of shares of common
stock to Mr. Ivester. eGlobalphone, Inc. and VoIP Solutions Inc. are both
Florida corporations.
On August 4, 2004, the Company issued warrants to purchaser 2,200,000
shares of common stock for a exercise price of $1.00 per share to each of John
Todd and Clive Raines.
Messrs. Ivester, Todd and Raines may be considered to be "promoters" by
the Company.
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ITEM 13. EXHIBITS
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(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form
10-KSB:
1. Financial Statements: The financial statements filed as part
of this report are listed in the "Index to Financial
Statements" on Page F-1 hereof.
2. Exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-B2
Other Material Contracts
21.1 Subsidiaries of Registrant.
23.1 Consent of Berkovits, Lago & Company, LLP
23.2 Consent of Tschopp, Whitcomb & Orr
31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer under 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer under 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
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The Audit Committee has appointed Berkovits Lago & Company, LLP as the
Company's independent auditor's for 2004.
For 2004, Berkovits Lago & Company, LLP has billed the Company for the
services described below:
Audit Fees. Berkovits Lago & Company billed $10,000 as a retainer in
connection with the Company's audit for the year ended 2004.
Audit-Related Fees. None.
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Tax Fees. None.
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All Other Fees.
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The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve the audit and non-audit
services to be performed by the independent auditor in order to assure that the
provisions of such services does not impair the auditor's independence. This
review and approval will take place on an annual basis and periodically during
the year.
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VoIP INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Financial Statements of VoIP, Inc.
Page
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms F-2,3
Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2004 and 2003 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years Ended F-5
December 31, 2004 and 2003
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 F-7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended
December 31, 2004 and 2003 F-6
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements F-8
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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Board of Directors
VoIP, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of VoIP, Inc. and
Subsidiaries ("the Company") as of December 31, 2004, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for
the year ended December 31, 2004. These consolidated financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. The Company has determined that it
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its
internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of
internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control
over financial reporting. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above presents
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of VoIP,
Inc. and its subsidiaries, as of December 31, 2004, and the results of
operations and cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ Berkovits, Lago & Company, LLP
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
March 16, 2005
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TSCHOPP, WHITCOMB & ORR, P.A.
2600 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 330
Maitland, FL 32751
Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants
--------------------------------------------------
Board of Directors and Stockholder
Millennia Tea Masters, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Millennia Tea Masters, Inc. as
of December 31, 2003 and the related statements of operations, changes in
stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above, present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Millennia Tea Masters, Inc. as
of December 31, 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has experienced limited
sales and incurred cumulative operating losses since its inception through
December 31, 2003. The Company has been dependent upon the proceeds from the
sales of common stock and advances from related parties to provide working
capital. This situation raises a substantial doubt about the Company's ability
to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any
adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Tschopp, Whitcomb & Orr, P.A.
January 30, 2004
Maitland, Florida
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VoIP Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2004 and 2003
Dec. 31, 2004 Dec. 31, 2003
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,141,205 $ --
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $136,795 818,071 --
Due from related parties 245,402 --
Inventory 187,451 --
Assets from discontinued operations 412,419 259,459
Other current assets 43,702 --
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Total Current Assets 2,848,250 259,459
------------- -------------
Property and equipment, net 419,868 --
Intangibles 6,923,854 --
Other assets 23,580 --
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 10,215,552 $ 259,459
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,224,974 $ --
Bank loans and note payable 760,000 --
Liabilities from discontinued operations -- 151,167
Other current liabilities 123,140 --
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Total Liabilities 2,108,114 151,167
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Shareholders' equity:
Common stock - $0.001 par value
100,000,000 shares authorized
24,258,982 and 1,730,939 issued
and outstanding respectively 24,259 1,731
Additional paid-in capital 12,722,565 731,208
Accumulated deficit (4,639,386) (624,647)
------------- -------------
Total shareholders' equity 8,107,438 108,292
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 10,215,552 $ 259,459
============= =============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VoIP Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003
Year ended Year ended
December 31, 2004 December 31, 2003
----------------- -----------------
Revenues $ 2,619,393 $ --
Cost of Sales 1,870,269 --
----------------- -----------------
Gross Profit 749,124 --
Operating expenses
Compensation and related expenses 2,721,296 --
General and administrative expenses 2,187,878 --
----------------- -----------------
Loss from continuing operations before income
taxes and discontinued operations (4,160,050) --
Provision for income taxes -- --
----------------- -----------------
Net loss before discontinued operations (4,160,050) --
Income (Loss) from discontinued operations,
net of income taxes 145,311 (352,968)
----------------- -----------------
Net Loss $ (4,014,739) $ (352,968)
================= =================
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Loss before discontinued operations $ (0.28) $ --
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of income taxes $ 0.01 $ (0.20)
----------------- -----------------
Total $ (0.27) $ (0.20)
================= =================
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 14,597,312 1,730,939
================= =================
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VoIP Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003
Year ended Year ended
December 31, December 31,
2004 2003
------------ ------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Continuing operations:
Net loss $ (4,160,050) $ --
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities -- --
Depreciation 82,832 --
Provision for bad debt 136,795 --
Common shares issued for services 494,166 --
Warrants issued to employees 1,936,000 --
Shares issued for intellectual property 105,000 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
net of assets and liabilities acquired:
Accounts receivable (555,007) --
Due from related parties (245,402) --
Inventory 144,913 --
Other current assets 8,531 --
Accounts payable (296,305) --
Other current liabilities (315,587) --
------------ ------------
Net cash used in continuing operating activities (2,664,114) --
------------ ------------
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued operations 145,311 (352,968)
Changes in assets, liabilities, and net results (408,000) 274,262
------------ ------------
Net cash used in discontinued operating activities (262,689) (78,706)
------------ ------------
Net used in operating activities (2,926,803) (78,706)
------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities - continuing operations:
Cash from acquisitions 104,872 --
Purchase of property and equipment (157,881) --
Cash for intellectual property (50,000) --
Purchase of other assets (21,100) --
------------ ------------
Net cash used in continuing investing activities (124,109) --
------------ ------------
Discontinued operations:
Cash from affiliates -- 82,196
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by discontinued investing activities -- 82,196
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (124,109) 82,196
------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable 560,000 --
Proceeds from sales of common stock 3,628,618 --
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by investing activities 4,188,618 --
Net increase in cash 1,137,706 3,490
Cash at beginning of year 3,499 9
------------ ------------
Cash at end of year $ 1,141,205 $ 3,499
============ ============
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Common stock issued for services $ 494,166 $ --
============ ============
Warrants issued to employees $ 1,936,000 $ --
============ ============
Shares issued for intellectual property $ 105,000 $ --
============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VoIP, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
Years Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003
Additional
Common Stock Common Stock Paid-in Accumulated
Shares Amount Capital Deficit Total
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance as of December 31, 2002 1,730,939 $ 1,731 $ 731,208 $ (271,679) $ 461,260
Loss for the for the year -- -- -- (352,968) (352,968)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance as of December 31, 2003 1,730,939 1,731 731,208 (624,647) 108,292
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Common stock issued 12,500,000 12,500 -- -- 12,500
Common Stock issued for services received 568,235 568 342,432 -- 343,000
Common stock issued to investors for cash received 5,520,566 5,521 3,610,598 -- 3,616,119
Common stock issued for services 339,242 339 150,827 -- 151,166
Common Stock issued for acquisition of DTNet Tech 2,500,000 2,500 4,747,500 -- 4,750,000
Common Stock issued for acquisition of VoipAmericas 1,000,000 1,000 1,099,000 -- 1,100,000
Stock issued to two company officers -- -- 1,936,000 -- 1,936,000
Warrants issued for intellectual property 100,000 100 105,000 -- 105,100
Loss for the year -- -- -- (4,014,739) (4,014,739)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Balance December 31, 2004 24,258,982 $ 24,259 $ 12,722,565 $ (4,639,386) $ 8,107,438
============ ============ ============ ============ ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Note A - Organization and Description of Business
The Company was incorporated on August 3, 1998 under its original name of
Millennia Tea Masters, Inc. under the laws of the State of Texas.
The Company began operations in October 1998 with its initial order of imported
teas from Sri Lanka.
On February 27, 2004 the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement that
provided for the sale of 12,500,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for
$12,500 and a commitment by the purchaser to contribute the assets of two
start-up companies in the telecommunications business, eGlobalphone, Inc. and
VOIP Solutions, Inc. into the Company.
On April 13, 2004 the Company changed its name to VoIP, Inc. and began to
develop and manufacture innovative IP telephony customer premise equipment,
provide premium voice over the internet subscriber based telephony services and
state of the art long range WiFi technology solutions, for residential and
enterprise customers, including multimedia applications.
During December 2004 the Company decided to exit the tea import business in
order to focus its efforts and resources in the "Voice over Internet Protocol"
(VoIP) telecommunications industry. In connection with the decision, the Company
sold its imported tea inventory and began to wind down its tea import
operations. The assets, liabilities, and results of operations of the imported
tea business has been classified as discontinued operations on the accompanying
consolidated financial statements.
The Company offers quality Voice over IP (VoIP) based solutions offering
residential and business customers more user friendly and affordable ways to
communicate. VoIP, Inc. also manufactures products and provides services to
Internet Service Providers, Telecommunication Service Providers and Cable
Operators in strategic countries around the world. VoIP, Inc., through its
subsidiaries, provides a comprehensive portfolio of IP multimedia-based
solutions ranging from subscriber based voice services, to SIP based
infrastructure design and deployment, to broadband customer premise equipment
design and implementation services, as well as engineering design, manufacturing
and distribution of wireless broadband technology.
The Company's operations consist of one segment.
Note B - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
---------------------------
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its wholly owned subsidiaries, eGlobalphone, Inc. ("eGlobal") , VoIP Solutions,
Inc., VCG Technologies d/b/a DTNet Technologies ("DTNet"), Inc., and
VoxConsulting d/b/a/VoIP Americas, Inc. ("VoIP Americas") from their respective
dates of acquisition. All significant inter-company balances and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
----------------
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements; and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents
-------------------------
For purposes of reporting cash flows, the Company considers all cash on hand, in
banks, including amounts in book overdraft positions, certificates of deposit
and other highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity of three months or less
at the date of purchase to be cash and cash equivalents. Cash overdraft
positions may occur from time to time due to the timing of making bank deposits
and releasing checks, in accordance with the Company's cash management policies.
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Accounts Receivable
-------------------
Accounts receivable are stated at the amount management expects to collect from
outstanding balances. Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts
using the reserve method based on its assessment of the current status of the
individual receivables and after using reasonable collection efforts. As of
December 31, 2004 the balance of the allowance for uncollectible accounts
amounted to $136,795. There was no allowance as of December 31, 2003.
Inventory
---------
Inventory consists of finished goods and is valued at the lower of cost or
market using the first-in, first-out method.
Advertising expenses
--------------------
Advertising and marketing expenses are charged to operations as incurred.
Income Taxes
------------
Income taxes - The Company and its subsidiaries file consolidated federal and
state income tax returns. The Company has adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109 in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements. The only temporary differences included therein are attributable to
differing methods of reflecting depreciation for financial statement and income
tax purposes.
Earnings (loss) per share
-------------------------
Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss)
for the year by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock
outstanding. The calculation of fully diluted earnings (loss) per share assumes
the dilutive effect of the exercise of outstanding options and warrants at
either the beginning of the respective period presented or the date of issuance,
whichever is later. Common stock equivalents represent the dilutive effect of
the assumed exercise of the outstanding stock options and warrants, using the
treasury stock method.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
-----------------------------------
The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes
payable, as applicable, approximates fair value due to the short term nature of
these items and/or the current interest rates payable in relation to current
market conditions.
Revenue Recognition
-------------------
Revenue from product sales is recognized when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery to customer has occurred, the sales price is fixed
and determinable, and collectibility of the related receivable is probable.
The recognition of revenues from Internet telephony services are deferred for
new subscribers of eGlobalphone and Voipsolutions until it deems that the
customer has accepted the service. Subsequent revenues are recognized at the
beginning of each customer's month.
Property, plant, and equipment
------------------------------
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided over
the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight line method.
The useful life of assets ranges from three to five years. The leasehold
improvements are amortized over the life of the related lease.
Business combinations
---------------------
The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 141 Business Combinations ("SFAS No. 141").
SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all
business combinations. SFAS No. 141 requires that goodwill and intangible assets
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with indefinite useful lives no longer be amortized, but instead be tested for
impairment at least annually by comparing carrying value to the respective fair
value in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS No. 142"). This
pronouncement also requires that the intangible assets with estimated useful
lives be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives.
Impairment of long-lived assets
-------------------------------
VoIP, Inc. reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets, such as plant,
equipment and intangibles when events or changes in circumstances occur that
indicate that the carrying value of the asset group may not be recoverable. The
assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company's ability to recover
the carrying value of the asset or asset group from the expected future pre-tax
cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the related
operations. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such asset,
an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value
and carrying value. The measurement of impairment requires management to
estimate future cash flows and the fair value of long-lived assets.
Recent accounting pronouncements
--------------------------------
In November 2004, FASB issued Statement No. 151, "Inventory Costs - an amendment
of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4." Statement No. 151 requires that abnormal amounts of
costs, including idle facility expense, freight, handling costs and spoilage,
should be recognized as current period charges. The provisions of this Statement
are effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after
June 15, 2005. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement to
have a material impact on its financial statements.
In December 2004, FASB issued Statement No. 153, "Exchanges of Nonmonetary
Assets - an amendment of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 29."
Statement No. 153 amends APB Opinion No. 29 to eliminate the exception for
nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it with a
general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have a
commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the
future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result
of the exchange. The provisions of this Statement are effective for nonmonetary
exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company
does not expect the adoption of this Statement to have a material impact on its
financial statements.
In December 2004, FASB issued Statement No. 123R, "Share-Based Payment."
Statement No. 123R revises Statement No. 123, supersedes APB Opinion No. 25 and
amends Statement No. 95. Statement No. 123R requires the cost of employee
services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments be recognized
over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in
exchange for the award. The provisions of this Statement are effective for
public entities that do not file as small business issuers as of the beginning
of the first interim period or annual reporting period that begins after June
15, 2005. The Company does not expect the adoption of this Statement to have a
material impact on its financial statements.
Stock Based Compensation
------------------------
The Company applies the fair value method of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation" ("SFAS
No. 123") in accounting for its stock options. This standard states that
compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the value of the award
and is recognized over the service period, which is usually the vesting period.
The fair value for each option granted is estimated on the date of the grant
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of all vested
options granted has been charged to salaries, wages, and benefits in accordance
with SFAS No. 123.
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Note C - Property and Equipment, net
As of December 31, 2004 property and equipment consists of the following:
Office Equipment $ 519,810
Furniture & Fixtures 56,748
Vehicles 4,769
Leasehold Improvements 4,562
---------
Total 585,889
Less accumulated depreciation (166,021)
---------
Total $ 419,868
=========
Depreciation expense for 2004 amounted to $82,832. There was no depreciation
expense for 2003.
Note D - Intangibles
As of December 31, 2004 intangibles consist of the following:
Goodwill-acquisition of DTNet Technologies, Inc. $5,210,553
Goodwill-acquisition of Voipamericas, Inc. 1,408,301
Intellectual property 305,000
----------
Total $6,923,854
==========
The goodwill on the acquisition of DTNet Technologies, Inc. ("DTNet") represents
the fair market value of DTNet liabilities as of the date of the acquisition
plus $4,750,000 which represents the market value of 2,500,000 shares of Company
stock issued pursuant to this acquisition.
The goodwill on the acquisition of VoIPAmericas, Inc. (VoIP Americas) represents
the fair market value of VoIPAmericas liabilities as of the date of the
acquisition plus $1,100,000 which represents the market value of 1,000,000
shares of the Company's stock issued pursuant to this acquisition.
Intellectual property is carried at cost which is comprised of $50,000 paid in
cash in 2004, $150,000 due in the first quarter of 2005, and the value assigned
to 100,000 Company common shares and 400,000 warrants issued pursuant to this
transaction. The valuation of the shares was $1.05 while the value was $105,000.
The value of the warrants was determined using the Black-Scholes model
calculated as of October 14, 2004. As these warrants were not "in the money"
these warrants have been assigned a value of zero. This model uses the
annualized deviation calculation and utilizes industry averages as a comparison
for adequate statistical results in the valuation. This is a standard financial
model that considers the statistical annual volatility of the market changes in
a stock price. (See Note H)
Intellectual property consists of the following:
a) all rights of the Company of Record in the telephone numbers
1(800)TALKTIME, 1(888)TALKTIME, and 1(877)TALKTIME.COM
b) all rights to the URL's (domain names) 800TALKTIME.COM, 1800TALKTIME.COM,
and 1-800-TALKTIME.COM
c) all rights to U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,209,316 directed to the
mark 1-800-TALKTIME and the goodwill associated therewith.
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Note E - Accounts Payables and Accrued Expenses
As of December 31, 2004 accounts payables and accrued expenses consist of the
following:
Account Payables Trade $ 988,815
Accrued Expenses 233,711
Other 2,448
----------
Total $1,224,974
==========
Note F - Bank Loans and Note Payable
As of December 31, 2004 bank loans and note payable consists of the following:
a) Bank Loan:
Revolving Line of Credit $ 187,000
Promissory Note 13,000
----------
200,000
b) Note Payable 560,000
----------
Total $ 760,000
==========
a) The revolving line of credit with the Bank of Tampa is interest only
payable at prime plus 1.0% monthly. The promissory note is payable in
monthly installments of approximately $6,200 including interest at a
rate of 7.5%. The loans are collateralized by receivables, inventory
and equipment. Both balances were fully paid in January 2005.
b) In December 2004 the Company issued a note payable to a shareholder in
the amount of $560,000 at an interest rate of 3.75% with a maturity
date of December 2005. As mentioned in Note K on January 6, 2005, the
Company issued another note payable amounting to $1,040,000 to the
same shareholder under the same terms and conditions as the previous
one.
Note G - Acquisitions
On May 25, 2004 (but effective for all purposes as of April 15, 2004), the
Company completed the acquisition of two Florida-based entities, (eGlobalphone,
Inc. and VoIP Solutions, Inc.). Contribution of these start-up companies was the
basis for the original decision to issue a controlling block of shares of common
stock to Mr. Ivester. eGlobalphone, Inc. and VoIP Solutions Inc. are both
Florida corporations.
In June 2004, the Company acquired DTNet Technologies, Inc. a Florida
Corporation. The acquisition was financed through the issuance of 2,500,000
shares of the Company's common stock with a value of $4,750,000 in exchange for
all issued and outstanding shares of DTNet common stock.
In September 2004, the Company closed the acquisition of VoIP Americas, a
Florida corporation. The acquisition was financed through the issuance of
1,000,000 shares of the Company's restricted common stock with the value of
$1,100,000 in exchange for all issues and outstanding shares of VoIP Americas.
Note H - Warrants
On August 4th, 2004, the Company issued 4,400,000 warrants to two executives to
acquire 2,200,000 Company common shares at $1.00 each. The compensation expenses
of $1,936,000, is in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
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A summary of the Company's warrants as of December 31, 2004 is presented below:
2004
------------------------------
Weighted
average
Warrants exercise price
------------- --------------
Warrants outstanding at beginning of year --
Granted to two Company officers 4,400,000 $ 1.00
Granted to a third party 400,000 $ 1.75
Expired --
Exercised --
------------- --------------
Warrants outstanding at end of year 4,800,000 $ 1.06
============= ==============
The value of warrants issued to the Company officers and the value of the
400,000 warrants granted to the third party was estimated using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions; risk free
rate 3.35%, no dividend yield, expected life of five years and volatility of
175% and 152% respectively.
Note I - Commitments
The Company is obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for its office
facilities and two apartments used by its employees. Future minimum lease
payments under the Company's non-cancelable operating lease as of December 31,
2004 are as follows:
Year ending Dec 31
------------------
2005 $ 52,772
2006 15,155
---------
$ 67,927
=========
Note J - Due From Related Parties
As of December 31, 2004 the due from related parties consists of the following:
DTNet, Inc. (*) $ 134,317
DTNet International (*) 119,974
Mozart Communication 21,794
Com Laser 5,850
Due to related parties (36,533)
----------
$ 245,402
==========
* The above entities are related to a shareholder of the Company. These advances
are unsecured, due upon demand and are non-interest bearing.
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Note K - Income Taxes
The components of the Company's consolidated income tax provision are as
follows:
Year ended December 31,
2004 2003
----------- -----------
Current Benefits $(1,365,000) (119,000)
Valuation allowance 1,365,000 119,000
----------- -----------
Total -- --
=========== ===========
2004 2003
----------- -----------
Long-term deferred tax assets arising from
net operatiing loss carry forward $(1,485,000) $ (119,000)
Valuation allowance 1,485,000 119,000
----------- -----------
Total -- --
=========== ===========
The reconciliation of income tax provision at statutory rate to the reported
income tax expense is as follows:
Year ended December 31
2004 2003
--------- ---------
Computed at statutory rate 34% 34%
State tax net of federal benefits -- --
Valuation allowance (34%) (34%)
--------- ---------
Total -- --
========= =========
At December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 deferred tax assets are related
solely to the Company's net operating loss carry forward of approximately
$4,014,739 and $303,000, respectively, which have been reduced by a valuation
allowance. If these carry forwards are not utilized, they will begin to expire
in 2018.
Note L - Stockholders' Equity
On February 27, 2004, the Company issued and sold 12,500,000 shares of common
stock to Steven Ivester in exchange for cash of $12,500 and his agreement to
contribute the intellectual property rights and related assets of two start-up
companies formed to engage in the telecommunications industry. The shares issued
represented approximately 88% of the shares outstanding after the exchange, as a
result of which Mr. Ivester became the controlling shareholder of the Company.
On April 1, 2004, the Company issued 142,902 shares to two accredited investors
in satisfaction of accounts payable totaling $71,421.
In May 2004, the Company issued 1,143,250 shares to twenty-two individual
accredited investors.
In May 2004, the Company issued 168,235 shares to one individual accredited
investor in exchange for services.
In May, 2004, the Company issued 67,300 shares to fourteen individual accredited
investors at a price of $3.00 per share.
On May 19, 2004, the Company issued 196,340 shares to two accredited investors
in satisfaction of accounts payable totaling $79,745.
On June 25, 2004, the Company closed the acquisition of DTNet Technologies, Inc.
("DTNet") a Florida corporation. The acquisition was effective through the
issuance of 2,500,000 shares of VoIP, Inc. restricted common stock in exchange
for all issued and outstanding shares of DTNet common stock.
In July 2004, the Company issued 668,688 shares to six individual existing
accredited investors. Also effective July 2004, registrant issued 41,688 shares
to four accredited individual investors.
On August 4, 2004, the Company issued 4,400,000 warrants to two executives to
acquire 4,400,000 shares at $1.00 per share. As explained in Note J, subsequent
events, in February 2005, 2,200,000 of warrants were exchanged for restricted
shares.
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In August 2004, the Company issued 50,000 shares to one individual accredited
investor in satisfaction of accounts payable totaling $50,000.
In August 2004, the Company issued 653,319 shares to forty-six individual
accredited investors.
In September 2004, the Company issued 38,461 shares to one accredited investor.
On September 1st, 2004, the Company closed the acquisition of VoIP Americas, a
Florida corporation. The acquisition took the form of an exchange of 1,000,000
shares of VoIP restricted common stock in exchange the all issued and
outstanding shares of VoIP Americas common stock.
In October 2004, the Company issued 251,831 shares to twelve accredited
investors.
In October 2004, the Company issued 100,000 shares to one individual accredited
investors.
In November 2004, the Company issued of 2,249,500 to five accredited investors.
In November 2004, the Company issued 318,500 shares to twelve accredited
investors.
In December 2004, the Company issued 79,659 shares to five accredited investors.
In December 2004, the Company issued 400,000 shares to sixteen accredited
investors.
Note M - Discontinued Operations
In December 2004, the Company decided to exit the tea business and sold all its
tea inventory, Therefore, those transactions have been presented as discontinued
operations for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003.
Assets, liabilities, and results of the discontinued tea operations of the
Millennia Tea Master division are as follows:
Assets from discontinued operation:
2004 2003
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Cash $ 4,419 $ 3,499
Notes receivable from purchaser of tea
(non-interest bearing due in four equal 408,000 --
installments through December 31, 2005)
Tea inventory at net realizable value -- 251,534
Other assets -- 4,426
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Total $ 412,419 $ 259,459
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Liabilities from discontinued operations:
Due to related parties $ -- $ 151,167
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Total $ -- $ 151,167
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Results from discontinued operations:
Revenues $ 408,613 $ 8,678
Cost of sales 263,302 11,213
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Gross profit 145,311 (2,535)
Other expenses -- 350,433
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Income (loss) from discontinued operations: $ 145,311 $(352,968)
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Note N - Subsequent Events
On January 6, 2005, the Company issued a Note Payable to its controlling
shareholder in the amount of $1,040,000 at an interest rate of 3.75%, maturing
in December 2005.
On January 26, 2005, the Company filed a Form S-8 registration statement in
connection with the Company's Stock Option Plan. The plan provides for the grant
to eligible employees and directors of options for the purchase of Common Stock.
The Option Plan covers, in the aggregate, a maximum of 4,000,000 shares of
Common Stock and provides for the granting of both incentive stock options (as
defined in Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) and nonqualified
stock options (options which do not meet the requirements of Section 422). Under
the Option Plan, the exercise price may not be less than the fair market value
of the Common Stock on the date of the grant of the option.
On February 14, 2005, an officer exercised a Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase
2,200,000 shares of VoIP, Inc. common stock by surrendering such Warrant, and,
based upon an agreement with the Company, receiving in return 750,000 shares of
restricted common stock in a net exercise.
On February 23, 2005, VoIP, Inc. and its subsidiary eGlobalPhone, Inc. executed
an Asset Purchase Agreement for the purchase of certain intellectual property
rights associated with the trade names TALKTIME and TALKTIME.COM. In exchange
for the rights, the Registrant issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock,
warrants to purchase 400,000 shares at $1.70 per share, and agreed to pay
$200,000 cash. Negotiations started during the last quarter of 2004, therefore
all the cash disbursements, liabilities, shares issued, and commitments were
recorded in that period.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the Company has
duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Fort Lauderdale, State of Florida, on
March 29, 2005.
VOIP, INC.
By: /S/ Steven Ivester
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Steven Ivester,
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this Annual Report has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name Office Date
/s/ Steven Ivester Chairman, Chief Executive March 29, 2005
------------------------ Officer and Director
Steven Ivester (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Osvaldo Pitters Vice President and Chief March 29, 2005
------------------------ Financial Officer
Osvaldo Pitters (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)