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UNITED STATES
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
FORM 10-Q/A
 
Amendment No. 2
 
 
 
(Mark One)
 
 
 
ý   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009
 
 
 
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the transition period from                   to                   
 
 
 
Commission file number 001-10456
 
 
 
APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 

DELAWARE
 
04-3005815
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)
     
129 MORGAN DRIVE, NORWOOD, MASSACHUSETTS 02062
(Address of principal executive offices)
     
(781) 551-9450
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
     
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes   o   No   ý
 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the proceeding 12 months (or such shorter periods that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes   o   No   o

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

             
Large accelerated filer  o
 
Accelerated filer  o
 
Non-accelerated filer  o
( Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company  x
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o   Yes   ý   No
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  As of January 8, 2010, there were 12,132,332 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share outstanding.   See Note 13 Subsequent Events, SEC Administrative Proceedings for cessation of trading in our common stock on April 16, 2010.

 

 
 
APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
Table of Contents
 
 

 
   
Item 1 - Financial Statements
 
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 PART I                                                        FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 

 
 Item 1.                                                            Financial Statements
 
 
 
APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
 
 
   
MARCH 31,
   
DECEMBER 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
           
             
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,498     $  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,377 in 2009 and 2008
           
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    24,285       8,335  
                 
Total current assets
    26,783       8,335  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    95,113       111,152  
                 
Other assets
               
Patents, net
    128,017       148,889  
                 
    $ 249,913     $ 268,376  
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
               
                 
Current liabilities
               
Bank overdraft
  $     $ 49,236  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    2,409,897       2,267,273  
Officer loans and notes payable
    881,782       783,524  
Shareholder loans and notes payable
    944,686       882,431  
Other loans and notes payable
    609,493       259,622  
                 
Total current liabilities
    4,845,858       4,242,086  
                 
Commitments and Contingencies
           
                 
Stockholders’ deficiency
               
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
           
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized, 12,132,332 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008
    121,323       121,323  
Additional paid-in capital
    18,854,606       18,786,046  
Accumulated deficit
    (21,891,704     (21,891,704
Accumulated deficit during development stage
    (1,680,170     (989,375
                 
Total stockholders’ deficiency
    (4,595,945     (3,973,710
    $ 249,913     $ 268,376  

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

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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT
 (Unaudited)

   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
 
Cumulative from Re-entering Development Stage on OCTOBER 1, 2008 to
 
   
2009
 
2008
 
MARCH 31, 2009
 
               
Revenues
             
Product sales
 
$
 
$
21,951
 
$
 
Royalties
 
 
 
 
               
   
 
21,951
 
 
 
             
Costs and expenses
             
Product sales
 
 
696
 
 
Research and development
 
274,670
 
413,087
 
753,750
 
Selling, general and administrative
 
331,614
 
684,331
 
770,215
 
               
   
606,284
 
1,098,114
 
1,523,965
 
               
Loss from operations
 
(606,284
)
(1,076,163
)
(1,523,965
)
               
Other income (expense)
             
               
Interest and other expense
 
(84,617
)
(13,477
)
(156,996
)
Interest and other income
 
106
 
1,243
 
791
 
               
   
(84,511
)
(12,234
)
(156,205
)
               
Net loss
 
$        (690,795
)
$         (1,088,397
)
$        (1,680,170
)
               
Accumulated deficit - beginning
 
$   (22,881,079
)
$       (18,860,568
)
$   —
 
               
Accumulated deficit - ending
   
(23,571,874
)
 
(19,948,965
)
 
(1,680,170
)
               
Basic and diluted loss per common share
 
$
(0.06
)
$
(0.09
)
$
(0.14
)
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
 
12,132,332
 
11,968,332
 
12,132,332
 

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



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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 (Unaudited)

   
THREE MONTHS ENDED
 MARCH 31,
 
Cumulative from Re-entering Development Stage on OCTOBER 1, 2008 to
MARCH 31, 2009
   
2009
 
2008
 
             
Cash flows from operations
           
Net loss
 
$           (690,795)
 
$       (1,088,397)
 
$                  (1,680,170)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
           
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
 
(1,193)
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
25,645
 
22,140
 
83,096
Stock compensation expense for employees and directors
 
23,495
 
18,245
 
51,874
Original issue discount
 
25,049
 
1,855
 
47,534
Patent impairment
 
17,267
 
 
205,674
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
           
Accounts receivable
 
 
11,729
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
(15,950)
 
16,502
 
10,829
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
142,623
 
381,196
 
537,661
             
Net cash used in operating activities
 
(472,666)
 
(637,923)
 
(743,502)
             
Cash flows from investing activities
           
Purchases of property and equipment
 
 
(7,082)
 
Patent costs
 
(6,000)
 
(14,701)
 
(28,116)
             
Net cash used by investing activities
 
(6,000)
 
(21,783)
 
(28,116)
             
Cash flows from financing activities
           
Cash overdraft
 
(49,236)
 
-
 
(4,284)
Proceeds for shareholder loans and notes payable
 
95,000
 
250,000
 
210,000
Proceeds from officer loans and notes payable
 
98,900
 
200,000
 
123,900
Proceeds from other loans and notes payable
 
336,500
 
 
444,500
             
Net cash provided by financing activities
 
481,164
 
450,000
 
774,116
             
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
2,498
 
(209,706)
 
2,498
             
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning
 
-
 
320,524
 
-
             
Cash and cash equivalents — ending
 
$                 2,498
 
$            110,818
 
$                            2,498
             
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
           
Cash paid for interest
 
$                      —
 
$                5,933
 
$                                 —
Warrants issued in connection with notes payable – non-cash
 
  $              45,065
 
$              12,724
 
$                          55,907
Income taxes
 
$                      —
 
$                     —
 
$                                 —

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

 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008

1.                    The Company and Basis of Presentation
 
The Company
 
The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of Apogee Technology, inc., a Delaware corporation, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of American and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in our last Annual Report filed with the SEC on Form 10-K.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected therein.  The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Apogee Technology, Inc., (“Apogee”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is developing PyraDerm™, a proprietary intradermal drug delivery system for vaccines and other pharmaceuticals that we intend to market to pharmaceutical and medical device companies.  Until March 31, 2009, we were also engaged in the development of IntellaPAL™, a proprietary sensor-based health monitoring systems for the elderly care and other markets that we intended to manufacture and market to individuals and health organizations. Our two major business activities were organized under our Life Science Group and our Health Monitoring Products Group.  Apogee is currently considered to be a development stage company, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 7.

Apogee is developing PyraDerm, an advanced intradermal drug delivery system, to meet the needs of patients, health insurers and companies developing pharmaceuticals, as well as governments and international health organizations. We believe PyraDerm™ has advantages over competitive approaches for the delivery of vaccines, high potency therapeutic protein drugs and other pharmaceuticals. We have evaluated the feasibility of PyraDerm by performing in vitro tests with model drugs and demonstrated its potential for intradermal immunization in vivo. We are working to establish pharmaceutical industry compliant manufacturing methods and to define regulatory strategies to support its commercialization. Upon the completion of in vitro and in vivo evaluation of PyraDerm™, if successful, we intend to pursue licensing/development or partnership agreements with pharmaceutical companies interested in our technologies.

We have operated as a technology research and development stage company since October 1, 2008, under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 7.  We have not yet generated revenue from our principal operations. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and continuing to date,  due to our limited resources, we invested these resources predominately in the development of our Life Science Group.  As of March 31, 2009, we closed down operations of our Health Monitoring Products Group.  Costs associated with the closing of this group, as well as the termination of related employees are not material.  Our sole focus is and will remain on the development and growth of our Life Science Group.

Basis of Presentation
 
Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has recurring operating losses, negative cash flows from operations, negative working capital of approximately $4.8 million and stockholder’s deficiency of approximately $4.6 million, is in arrears with substantially all of its vendors, and is in default on a majority of its Promissory Notes.  This raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Net losses were approximately $691,000 and negative cash flows from operations were approximately $473,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  Given our current cash position, net losses and negative cash flows from operations and our outstanding current obligations, we will not be able to continue as a going concern without raising additional capital which is not assured.

We had approximately $2,500 cash balance at March 31, 2009.  As of  August 11, 2010, we had cash of approximately $100,000.   See Note 13 - Subsequent Events – Additional Financings.
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008

 
The long-term success of Apogee is dependent upon our ability to raise additional funds to continue our operations, pay our outstanding liabilities and to successfully develop and market our technologies and products and to attain profitable operations. Although we have modified our business strategy to improve near-term financial performance, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain funds, to generate sufficient revenue, if any, or become profitable or that additional funds will be available to us on acceptable terms, if at all.  Accordingly, we may be unable to implement current plans.  In addition, if sufficient capital cannot be obtained, Apogee may be forced to cease operations.  In the event that any future financing is affected, to the extent it includes equity securities; the holders of the common stock may experience additional dilution.  In the event of a cessation of operations, there may not be sufficient assets to fully satisfy all creditors, in which case, the holders of securities may be unable to recoup any of their investment.

We are in the process of attempting to secure sufficient financing to meet our current obligations and to continue development of our technology.  We have been working to obtain financing from outside investors for more than 24 months, but have not yet been successful.  In the interim, short-term debt financing has been provided by Apogee’s significant shareholders, including our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, an individual investor and others, and has been utilized to keep product development moving forward.  Additionally, cost cutting measures, including salary reduction for non-PyraDerm employees, diminished sensor development, deferral of capital expenditures, and reduced general spending, have been instituted until such time as financing is secured, if ever.

Due to the early stages of development of our products, we cannot estimate at this time the amounts of cash or the length of time that will be required to bring our products under development to market.  It is expected that such costs will be funded not only by external funding, if available, but also through partnership activities.  Without additional financing, we will be unable to continue operations.

On October 28, 2009, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which states the staff’s intent to recommend that the Commission institute a public administrative proceeding against the Company, alleging that it violated Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  In connection with the contemplated proceedings, the staff may seek a suspension or revocation of registration of each class of the Company’s registered securities. Also, the staff may consider whether contempt proceedings in a federal district court are appropriate.  The Company submitted a response to this letter on November 16, 2009.  Should suspension or revocation of our stock occur, the Company’s ability to raise additional funding may be severely impacted.

See Note 13 – Subsequent Events for additional information.

Accounting Principles

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Consolidated Financial Statements

The financial statements include the accounts of Apogee Technology, Inc., and its wholly owned inactive subsidiary, DUBLA, Inc. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
Use of Estimates in Financial Statements

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods and such differences could be material.

2.                     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 
Revenue Recognition

Apogee recognizes revenue in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104 (“SAB 104”), “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements: Revenue Recognition”, which states that revenue should be recognized when the following revenue recognition criteria are met:  (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the product has been shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes the risk of loss; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. The following policies apply to Apogee’s two sales categories for revenue recognition. Sales to end users (“OEM”):  revenue is recognized under our standard terms and conditions of sale, title and risk of loss transfer to the customer at the time products are shipped from our warehouse or delivered to the customer’s representative/freight forwarder. We accrue the estimated cost of post-sale obligations including product warranty returns, based on historical experience. To date we have experienced minimal warranty returns.

We record royalty revenue when earned in accordance with the underlying agreements. Consulting and licensing revenue is recognized as services are performed.
 
In April of 2008, SigmaTel, Inc. agreed to pay Apogee a percentage of the royalties it received from STMicroelectronics NV (“ST”) in exchange for supporting their royalty negotiations with ST. As a result of this agreement, Apogee received approximately $63,000 during the year ended December 31, 2008. On November 4, 2008 Apogee was notified by STMicroelectronics NV that they had reached an agreement with Freescale (formerly SigmaTel, Inc.) reducing the quarterly royalties due Freescale.  The original agreement was a result of the transaction with SigmaTel, Inc. (“SigmaTel”) whereby we sold certain assets of our audio division, including the DDX technology and the associated royalties from our license agreement with ST, for approximately $9.78 million.  Upon acceptance by Freescale of the lower royalty payments, the arrangement agreed to between Freescale and Apogee in April 2008 was cancelled.  No further revenue is expected under this arrangement.
 
Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding during the period.  Diluted net loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common stock and dilutive potential common stock outstanding.  Potential common stock consists of incremental common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and common stock issuable upon the exercise of common stock warrants.  The calculation of diluted net loss per share excludes potential common stock as the effect is anti-dilutive. The weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding used to compute basic net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 amounted to 12,132,332 and 11,968,332, respectively.

Research and Development

Costs for research and development are expensed as incurred.
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
 
 
Legal Fees

We record legal costs (such as fees and expenses of outside legal counsel and other service providers) when incurred or when it is probable that a liability has been incurred on or before the balance sheet date and the amount can be reasonably estimated if invoices have not been received.  Legal fees incurred pursuant to patent applications are part of the patent costs and capitalized.

Contingencies

Apogee is involved in and/or indemnifies others in various legal proceedings.  Management assesses the probability of loss for such contingencies and recognizes a liability when a loss is probable and estimable.  See Note 10 – Legal and Related Indemnification with our Executives and Others.

Inventories

Inventories, including inventory held at distributors, are stated at the lower of cost on a first-in, first-out basis or market. This policy requires us to make estimates regarding the market value of our inventory, including an assessment of excess or obsolete inventory.

On January 15, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory held in our Norwood office to one of our customers and on January 24, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory housed in Hong Kong to one of our former DDX distributors.  Total proceeds received from the disposition of the DDX inventory were $17,000.

Asset Impairment Charges
 
In accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed to determine whether any events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable.  The conditions considered include whether or not the asset has become obsolete, or whether external market circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.  Management performs analysis for impairment on a regular basis.

Property and Equipment

Major replacements and betterments of equipment are capitalized.  Cost of normal maintenance and repairs is charged to expense as incurred.  Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using accelerated methods.

Leasehold Improvements

Leasehold improvements are amortized over either the term of lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement.

Patents

Costs incurred to register and obtain patents are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over five years, their estimated useful lives.  Management performs analysis for impairment on a regular basis.

Exclusive License Fee

We capitalized license fees paid to third parties for costs associated with the exclusive rights to their patents.  We amortize these fees over a period of four years.  During 2008, Apogee terminated the 2006 license agreement with the University of Akron Research Foundation and expensed the remaining license fees.  In addition, during 2008, we expensed an additional $30,000, which represented the minimum royalty due under this terminated license agreement.
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable

We carry trade receivables from customers less an allowance for doubtful accounts to ensure that trade receivables are carried at net realizable value.  On a periodic basis, we evaluate the collectibility of our accounts receivable based on a variety of factors, including length of time receivables are past due, indication of customer ability to pay, significant one-time events and historical experience.  Accounts receivable are generally considered past due if any portion of the receivable balance is outstanding for more than 90 days.  If circumstances related to our customers change, estimates of the recoverability of receivables would be further adjusted.

Advertising

Advertising costs are expenses when incurred and were not significant for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and notes and accounts payable, approximate their fair values due to their relatively short maturities and based upon comparable market information available at the respective balance sheet dates. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for our stock based compensation as permitted by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS 123(R)).

Accounting for Stock Compensation

Stock-based compensation costs are generally based on the fair value calculated from the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant for stock options.  The fair values of option grants are amortized as compensation expense over the option’s vesting period. Compensation expense recognized is shown in the operating activities section of the consolidated statements of cash flow.

In anticipation of adopting SFAS 123(R), Apogee evaluated the assumptions used by it in applying the Black-Scholes model. We continue to calculate the expected stock price volatility based solely on historical volatility. We believe that historical volatility provides the best estimate of future stock price volatility.

The expected term of options was previously and is currently calculated based on an analysis of vesting periods and contractual life. Apogee believes that this analysis provides a better estimate of option term periods.

We estimate the expected life of the option and determine a risk-free rate based on U.S. Treasury issues with remaining terms similar to the expected life of the option.  We have never paid cash dividends and do not currently intend to pay cash dividends.

Pursuant to SFAS 123(R), we are required to estimate potential forfeitures of stock grants and adjust compensation cost recorded accordingly. The estimate of forfeitures will be adjusted over the requisite service period to the extent that actual forfeitures differ, or are expected to differ, from such estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of stock compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008

 
Apogee’s stock compensation activity with respect to the three months ended March 31, 2009 is summarized below:
 

Stock Options
 
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2008
 
3,068,100
 
$
4.4048
     
Granted
 
         
Exercised
 
         
Cancelled or expired
 
44,000
 
0.5136
     
Outstanding at March 31, 2009
 
3,024,100
 
$
4.4615
 
4.8976
 
               
Vested at March 31, 2009
 
2,578,900
 
$
5.0643
 
4.3361
 
               
Exercisable at March 31, 2009
 
2,578,900
 
$
5.0643
 
4.3361
 

The following table summarizes information about options outstanding as of March 31, 2009:


   
Options Outstanding
 
Options Exercisable
 
       
Weighted
             
       
Average
 
Weighted
     
Weighted
 
       
Remaining
 
Average
     
Average
 
Range of Exercise
 
Number
 
Contractual
 
Exercise
 
Number
 
Exercise
 
Prices
 
Outstanding
 
Term
 
Price
 
Exercisable
 
Price
 
                       
$0.25 — 1.69
 
1,125,900
 
6.9815
 
$
1.0214
 
680,700
 
$
1.0553
 
$2.71 — 6.59
 
1,299,200
 
3.0135
 
$
5.4017
 
1,299,200
 
$
5.4017
 
$8.45 — 12.15
 
599,000
 
5.0672
 
$
8.8883
 
599,000
 
$
8.8883
 
                       
Total at March 31, 2009
 
3,024,100
 
4.8976
 
$
4.4615
 
2,578,900
 
$
5.0643
 

During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, no options were granted.  No options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.  During the three months ended March 31, 2009, options to purchase 5,300 shares of Apogee common stock vested. The weighted average fair value of these options was $0.6243. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 options to purchase 44,000 shares of Apogee common stock were canceled.  Total stock-based compensation expense was approximately $23,500 and $18,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  As of March 31, 2009, approximately 445,000 options to purchase approximately 445,000 shares of Apogee common stock with an approximate value of $130,000 are not yet vested.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Management does not believe there are any recently issued but not yet effective accounting pronouncements that will have a material effect on our financial statements and results of operation.
 
 
3.                 Accounts Receivable
 
 
Accounts receivable at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are comprised of the following:
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
 

 
Accounts Receivable
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2009
 
2008
 
           
(Audited)
 
Distributor
 
$
 
$
 
Direct customers
 
9,377
 
9,377
 
   
$
9,377
 
$
9,377
 
           
Less allowance for doubtful accounts
 
$
(9,377
)
(9,377
)
           
Net accounts receivable
 
$
 
$
 
 
 
4.                Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are comprised of the following:
 
 

Property and Equipment
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2009
 
2008
 
       
(Audited)
 
Equipment
 
$
189,781
 
$
189,781
 
Software
 
32,943
 
32,943
 
Furniture and fixtures
 
22,047
 
22,047
 
Leasehold improvements
 
92,892
 
92,892
 
           
   
$
337,663
 
$
337,663
 
           
Less accumulated depreciation
 
(242,550
)
(226,511
)
           
   
$
95,113
 
$
111,152
 
 
 
 
Depreciation expense was $8,141 and $12,191 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 

 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
 
The estimated useful lives of the classes of physical assets were as follows:
 


Description
 
Depreciable Lives
 
       
Equipment
 
5 years
 
Software
 
3 years
 
Furniture and fixtures
 
7 years
 
Leasehold improvements
 
Term of lease
 

5.                Asset Impairment
 
We recorded a patent impairment charge of approximately $17,000 at March 31, 2009.  These patent applications were related to our Health Monitoring Group which was closed down as of March 31, 2009.  In addition, for the 3 months ended March 31, 2009, we amortized approximately $9,600 of patent application related expenses.

The values of patent costs are summarized in the table below:
 
 
 
Gross Carrying
 Value
 
Accumulated
 Amortization
 
Accumulated
Impairment
 
 
Net Book Value
               
December 31, 2008
$414,523
 
(37,227)
 
(228,407)
 
$148,889
March 31, 2009
$420,524
 
(46,833)
 
(245,674)
 
$128,017

Estimated Amortization is as follows:

Year ended December 31,
Nine months ended December 2009
 
24,431
2010
 
34,129
2011
 
34,129
2012
 
34,128
2013
 
1,200

 
6.                  Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
 
 
Accrued expenses are included in accounts payable on the Balance Sheet. Accounts payable and accrued expenses are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts Payable
 
 
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(Audited)
 
Legal and accounting
  $ 1,679,000     $ 1,612,000  
Consulting expenses
    85,000       137,000  
Interest owed to Promissory Note holders
    173,000       113,000  
Corporate insurance expenses
    3,000       5,000  
Director and Advisory Committee fees
    58,000       43,000  
Rent expenses
    31,000       18,000  
Other expenses
    206,000       184,000  
                 
    $ 2,235,000     $ 2,112,000  
 

 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008


 
 
 
Accrued Expenses
 
 
March 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(Audited)
 
Accrued audit expenses
  $ 83,000     $ 60,000  
Accrued legal expenses
    15,000       15,000  
Accrued consulting expenses
    46,000       56,000  
Other accrued expenses
    30,000       24,000  
                 
    $ 174,000     $ 155,000  

7.                  Promissory Notes, Loans and Warrants
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2009, Apogee received $530,400 in proceeds from unsecured interest-bearing promissory notes in the amounts of $98,900 from Mr. Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, $64,000 from Mr. David Spiegel, a major shareholder, $31,000 from The Spiegel Family Limited Partnership, $270,000 from Mr. Robert Schacter et al, $35,000 from Leo Spiegel, $30,000 from JAZFund LLC, and $1,500 from others.  These promissory notes are payable upon demand, not  subject to premium or penalty for prepayment, bear simple interest of 8% per annum, and are to be repaid in 180 days.  An additional 4% interest will be charged after maturity.  As of March 31, 2009, total unpaid interest of approximately $173,200 is due, consisting of $79,800 to Mr. Stein, $77,700 to Mr. Spiegel, $13,700 to Mr. Robert Schacter et al and $2,000 to others.

Through March 31, 2009, Apogee has received total proceeds from loans and promissory notes of approximately $2.5 million, consisting of $949,000, $883,900, $510,000, and $125,500 from Mr. Spiegel, Mr. Stein, Mr. Schacter and others, respectively.

As of March 31, 2009, promissory notes in the amount of $1,690,000 are in default and accruing post-maturity interest.

 
 
       
Promissory Notes and Loans Due To
David Spiegel
           
                     
Date of
     
Maturity
 
Initial
   
Current
 
Promissory Note
 
Amount
 
Date
 
Interest Rate
   
Interest Rate
 
                     
December 11, 2007
  $ 150,000  
March 10, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
February 21, 2008
    100,000  
August 19, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
March 20, 2008
    100,000  
September 16, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
April 1, 2008
    50,000  
September 28, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
May 15, 2008
    50,000  
November 11, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
June 16, 2008
    65,000  
December 13, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
June 18, 2008
    50,000  
December 15, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
July 15, 2008
    50,000  
January 11, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
July 28, 2008
    50,000  
January 24, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
August 12, 2008
    35,000  
February 8, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
August 27, 2008
    35,000  
February 23, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
September 5, 2008
    35,000  
March 4, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
October 27, 2008
    35,000  
April 25, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
January 6, 2009
    80,000  
July 5 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
March 19, 2009
    64,000  
September 15, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
    $ 949,000                    

 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
 

 
       
Promissory Notes and Loans Due To
Herbert M. Stein
           
                     
Date of
     
Maturity
 
Initial
   
Current
 
Promissory Note
 
Amount
 
Date
 
Interest Rate
   
Interest Rate
 
                     
December 11, 2007
  $ 250,000  
March 10, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
February 21, 2008
    100,000  
August 19, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
March 20, 2008
    50,000  
September 16, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
April 1, 2008
    50,000  
September 28, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
May 15, 2008
    50,000  
November 11, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
June 16, 2008
    35,000  
December 13, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
June 18, 2008
    40,000  
December 15, 2008
    8.00 %     12.00 %
July 15, 2008
    30,000  
January 11, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
July 28, 2008
    50,000  
January 24, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
August 12, 2008
    35,000  
February 8, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
August 27, 2008
    35,000  
February 23, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
September 5, 2008
    35,000  
March 4, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
October 27, 2008
    25,000  
April 25, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
February 2, 2009
    30,000  
August 1, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
February 17, 2009
    10,000  
August 16, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
March 19, 2009
    25,900  
September 15, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
April 13, 2009
    33,000  
October 10, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
    $ 883,900                    


       
Promissory Notes and Loans Due To
Robert Schacter et al
           
                     
Date of
     
Maturity
 
Initial
   
Current
 
Promissory Note
 
Amount
 
Date
 
Interest Rate
   
Interest Rate
 
                     
September 5, 2008
  $ 140,000  
March 4, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
October 27, 2008
    100,000  
April 25, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
January 8, 2009
    100,000  
July 7, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
February 2, 2009
    50,000  
August 1, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
February 17, 2009
    50,000  
August 16, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
March 19, 2009
    50,000  
September 15, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
April 13, 2009
    20,000  
October 10, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
    $ 510,000                    
 

 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
 

 
       
Promissory Notes and Loans Due To
Others
           
                     
Date of
     
Maturity
 
Initial
   
Current
 
Promissory Note
 
Amount
 
Date
 
Interest Rate
   
Interest Rate
 
                     
July 28, 2008
  $ 20,000  
March 4, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
October 27, 2008
    6,000  
April 25, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
January 6, 2009
    500  
July 5, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
February 17, 2009
    37,000  
August 16, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
March 19, 2009
    500  
September 15, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
April 13, 2009
    61,500  
August 16, 2009
    8.00 %     12.00 %
    $ 125,500                    

 
The promissory notes issued to Messrs. Stein and Spiegel from December 11, 2007 through September 5, 2008 for an aggregate of $1,520,000 are incurring a post-maturity rate of interest of 12% compounded monthly.  The promissory notes originally were issued with simple interest of 8% per year and were to be repaid in cash after 90 days for the December 11, 2007 and 180 days for the remaining promissory notes.  The effective interest rate is approximately 19%.
 
The following tables represent the net payable from promissory notes and loans as of March 31, 2009:

 
Officer Loans Herbert M. Stein
 
Shareholder Loans
David Spiegel
 
 
Total
         
                     
 
Total proceeds from Loans and Promissory Notes
  $ 883,900     $ 949,000     $ 1,832,900        
 
Discount  (Fair Market Value of Warrants)
    (2,118 )     (4,314 )     (6,432          
 
  $ 881,782     $ 944,686     $ 1,826,468          




 
Loans
Robert Schacter et al
 
Loans
Others
 
Total
         
                     
 
Total proceeds from Loans and Promissory Notes
  $ 510,000     $ 125,500     $ 635,500        
 
Discount (Fair Market Value of Warrants)
    (22,366 )     (3,641 )     (26,007        
 
  $ 487,634     $ 121,859     $ 609,493          
 

In connection with the issuance of the promissory notes, we issued warrants to purchase our common stock.  Each warrant expires three years from issue date with an exercise price of $1.00 per share.  As of March 31, 2009, these warrants represent, in the aggregate, an underlying seventy-nine thousand nine hundred (79,900) shares of common stock for Mr. Spiegel, an underlying sixty thousand ninety (60,090) shares of common stock for Mr. Stein, an underlying one hundred one thousand five hundred (101,500) shares of common stock for Mr. Schacter, and an underlying four thousand one hundred fifty (4,150) shares of common stock for others.  These warrants were issued as added consideration for the notes.  These warrants include customary terms and include a cashless or net exercise provision for exercise. The values of these warrants were determined by using the Black Scholes valuation model.
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008

 
David Spiegel
                 
   
Stock Price
   
Risk Free
     
 
Number of
At Date of
Term of
Strike
Interest
 
Value Per
 
Date of Warrant
Shares
Issuance
Warrant
Price
Rate
Volatility
Warrant
Total Value
                 
February 21, 2008
10,000
$0.65
3 Years
$1.00
2.23
98.45824%
$0.3462
$3,462.00
March 20, 2008
10,000
$0.70
3 Years
$1.00
1.71
99.87467%
$0.3867
3,867.00
April 1, 2008
5,000
$0.85
3 Years
$1.00
1.94
100.00925%
$0.5042
2,526.00
May 15, 2008
5,000
$0.83
3 Years
$1.00
2.70
102.78266%
$0.5036
2,518.00
June 16, 2008
6,500
$0.63
3 Years
$1.00
3.33
104.12541%
$0.3555
2,310.75
June 18, 2008
5,000
$0.61
3 Years
$1.00
3.19
104.07197%
$0.3397
1,698.50
July 15, 2008
5,000
$0.87
3 Years
$1.00
2.70
104.55357%
$0.5429
2,714.50
July 28, 2008
5,000
$0.75
3 Years
$1.00
2.90
104.54508%
$0.4481
2,240.60
August 12, 2008
3,500
$0.75
3 Years
$1.00
2.73
104.93498%
$0.4488
1,570.80
August 27, 2008
3,500
$0.85
3 Years
$1.00
2.58
106.26182%
$0.5331
1,865.85
September 5, 2008
3,500
$0.86
3 Years
$1.00
2.44
106.21122%
$0.5404
1,891.40
October 27, 2008
3,500
$0.60
3 Years
$1.00
1.83
108.82589%
$0.3431
1,200.85
January 6, 2009
8,000
$0.75
3 Years
$1.00
1.10
108.80131%
$0.4566
3,652.80
March 19, 2009
6,400
$0.68
3 Years
$1.00
1.21
109.80676%
$0.4057
2,596.48
Total
79,900
           
$34,115.43


Herbert M. Stein
                 
   
Stock Price
   
Risk Free
     
 
Number of
At Date of
Term of
Strike
Interest
 
Value Per
 
Date of Warrant
Shares
Issuance
Warrant
Price
Rate
Volatility
Warrant
Total Value
                 
February 21, 2008
10,000
$0.65
3 Years
$1.00
2.23
98.45824%
$0.3462
$3,462.00
March 20, 2008
5,000
$0.70
3 Years
$1.00
1.71
99.87467%
$0.3867
1,933.50
April 1, 2008
5,000
$0.85
3 Years
$1.00
1.94
100.00925%
$0.5042
2,526.00
May 15, 2008
5,000
$0.83
3 Years
$1.00
2.70
102.78266%
$0.5036
2,518.00
June 16, 2008
3,500
$0.63
3 Years
$1.00
3.33
104.12541%
$0.3555
1,244.25
June 18, 2008
4,000
$0.61
3 Years
$1.00
3.19
104.07197%
$0.3397
1,358.80
July 15, 2008
3,000
$0.87
3 Years
$1.00
2.70
104.55357%
$0.5429
1,628.70
July 28, 2008
5,000
$0.75
3 Years
$1.00
2.90
104.545 08%
$0.4481
2,240.60
August 12, 2008
3,500
$0.75
3 Years
$1.00
2.73
104.93498%
$0.4488
1,570.80
August 27, 2008
3,500
$0.85
3 Years
$1.00
2.58
106.26182%
$0.5331
1,865.85
September 5, 2008
3,500
$0.86
3 Years
$1.00
2.44
106.21122%
$0.5404
1,891.40
October 27, 2008
2,500
$0.60
3 Years
$1.00
1.83
108.82589%
$0.3431
857.75
February 2, 2009
3,000
$0.70
3 Years
$1.00
1.27
109.04276%
$0.4188
1,256.40
February 17, 2009
1,000
$0.83
3 Years
$1.00
1.22
109.04322%
$0.5219
521.90
March 19, 2009
2,590
$0.68
3 Years
$1.00
1.21
109.80676%
$0.4057
1,050.76
Total
60,090
           
$25,926.61

 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
 
Robert Schacter et al
                 
   
Stock Price
   
Risk Free
     
 
Number of
At Date of
Term of
Strike
Interest
 
Value Per
 
Date of Warrant
Shares
Issuance
Warrant
Price
Rate
Volatility
Warrant
Total Value
                 
September 5, 2008
14,000
$0.86
3 Years
$1.00
2.44
106.21122%
$0.5404
$7,565.60
October 27, 2009
25,000
$0.60
3 Years
$1.00
1.83
108.82589%
$0.3431
8,577.50
January 8, 2009
25,000
$0.90
3 Years
$1.00
1.16
108.85621%
$0.5777
14,442.50
February 2, 2009
12,500
$0.70
3 Years
$1.00
1.27
109.04276%
$0.4188
5,235.00
February 17, 2009
12,500
$0.83
3 Years
$1.00
1.22
109.04322%
$0.5219
6,523.75
March 19, 2009
12,500
$0.68
3 Years
$1.00
1.21
109.80676%
$0.4057
5,071.25
Total
101,500
           
$47,415.60
 
 
* 97,500 warrants issued in the name of TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan, 2,000 warrants issued in the name of Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA and 2,000 warrants issued in the name of Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Joseph Schacter UTMA/C.
 

 
Others
                 
   
Stock Price
   
Risk Free
     
 
Number of
At Date of
Term of
Strike
Interest
 
Value Per
 
Date of Warrant
Shares
Issuance
Warrant
Price
Rate
Volatility
Warrant
Total Value
July 28, 2008
2,000
$0.75
3 Years
$1.00
2.90
104.545 08%
$0.4460
$892.00
October 27, 2008
600
$0.60
3 Years
$1.00
1.83
108.82589%
$0.3431
205.86
January 6, 2009
50
$0.75
3 Years
$1.00
1.10
108.80131%
$0.4566
22.83
February 17, 2009
8,950
$0.83
3 Years
$1.00
1.22
109.04322%
$0.5219
4,671.01
March 19, 2009
50
$0.68
3 Years
$1.00
1.21
109.80676%
$0.4057
20.29
Total
11,650
           
$5,811.99

The carrying value of the notes and loans payable approximate fair value due to their short-term maturity.

8.                 Stockholders’ Deficiency
 
 
 
Preferred Stock

At our Annual Meeting held on August 28, 2007, our shareholders approved an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizing five million shares of undesignated preferred stock.  These shares will have future rights and preferences to be determined at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors. No preferred stock has been issued.

Common Stock

On April 9, 2008, Apogee sold 164,000 shares of our common stock to accredited investors at a price of $1.00 per share.  The net proceeds to Apogee were $152,519, which we have used for general working capital and corporate purposes.   The shares of Apogee’s common stock were issued and sold in a private placement in reliance on an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of Securities Act of 133, as amended, and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.  The shares of common stock issued in this private placement were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be subsequently offered or sold by the investors in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.
 
Stock Options
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008

During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, no stock options were awarded.
 

9.                    Related Party Transactions
 
Apogee rents its facility from an entity controlled by a stockholder for $4,400 per month pursuant to a lease that expired December 31, 2005. Currently, we are renting the facility on a month-to-month basis.  Rent expense was $52,800 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008.  Rent has been accrued and remains unpaid since September 2008.  See also Note 7 – Promissory Notes, Loans and Warrants from Officers and Significant Stockholders.

10.                  Legal and Related Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives and Others
 
Apogee has assumed and will continue to assume the final legal costs and related expenses of Herbert M. Stein, in connection with the civil action styled Joseph Shamy vs. Herbert M. Stein, Case No.: 50 2005 CA 007719 XXXXMB.  In this action instituted in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida (the "Court), Joseph Shamy sued Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Apogee in connection with Shamy’s purchase of Apogee shares in 2003 and 2004.  In February 2009, in connection with a settlement, the Court entered a Final Judgment against Mr. Stein.  In early January 2010, a filing was made with the Court to memorialize the Total and Complete Satisfaction of Judgment, which states that all sums due under the civil action were fully paid and that the Final Judgment was satisfied and canceled.  Further, the Clerk of the Court was directed to note satisfaction of the Final Judgment and cancellation of all judgments of record in this action. Apogee was not a party to the aforementioned settlement or the satisfaction of the Final Judgment.  Through January 1, 2010, we have incurred approximately $887,000 toward this indemnification.   For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, we have incurred approximately $42,000 and $62,000, respectively.

The Company first became aware of an investigation by the SEC in May 2005. The subject matter of this investigation was the Company's prior revenue recognition practices that were addressed in the Company's restatement of its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, Apogee’s Audit Committee, with the assistance of independent counsel, conducted an investigation into Apogee’s historical accounting practices that resulted in the implementation of remedial actions. See our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, for detail regarding the restatement.

In July 2008, Apogee, it’s Chief Executive Officer and other employees received notifications from the Staff of the SEC relating to the Staff's 2005 investigation. These notifications, known as “Wells Notices,” stated that the Staff is considering recommending that the Commission bring enforcement actions against the Company and certain employees, based on alleged violations of certain provisions of the federal securities laws, including Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1 and 13a-13 thereunder. The Wells Notice sent to the Company indicates that in any action actually brought against the Company, the Staff would seek an injunction against future violations of the federal securities laws as relief.

On May 19, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“commission”) filed a settled enforcement action against the Company, one employee, and one former employee (“Others”) in connection with Apogee’s prior revenue recognition practices.  Each of the defendants has agreed to settle this matter, without admitting or denying the allegations of the Commission’s complaint.  Apogee and others agreed to the entry of a final judgment permanently enjoining them from variously violating or aiding and abetting violations of Sections of the Securities Act of 1933, and Sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and various Rules.  The others also agreed to financial and other sanctions.  Through January 1, 2010, we have incurred approximately $554,000 toward this indemnification.    For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, we have incurred approximately $1,000 and $73,000, respectively.  See Note 13 - Subsequent Events – Notification from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
 
 
As of March 31, 2009, Apogee’s Directors and Officers Liability Insurance was cancelled due to non-payment.  Apogee may be required to pay any uninsured claims and related costs.

On October 28, 2009, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission – See Note 13 – Subsequent Events – SEC Administrative Proceeding.
 
11.            Tax Loss Carryforwards
 
The following approximates the net loss carryforwards we have available in the future for federal and state tax purposes as of December 31, 2008 (audited):
 


   
December  31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
 Net operating loss carryforwards
         
          Federal
 
$
19,000,000
 
$
15,000,000
 
          State 
 
$
12,000,000
 
$
9,200,000
 
 
Business credits available in the future:

   
December  31,
 
December 31,
 
   
2008
 
2007
 
 Business credits available in the future
         
          Federal
 
$
940,000
 
$
980,000
 
          State 
 
$
330,000
 
$
300,000
 

The Company does not record a net tax benefit asset due to the uncertainty of its realization.

The net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 2018 for federal tax purposes and in 2009 for state tax purposes.  The federal and state credits will begin to expire in 2017.

 
Significant changes in our ownership may substantially reduce the available carryforwards and related tax benefits.

12.                     Supplemental Cash Flow Information

As of March 31, 2009, we recorded cumulatively approximately $261,000 in interest expense of which approximately $7,700 was paid. We recorded interest expense of approximately $85,000 and $13,000 for the three month ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

13.                  Subsequent Events
 
Additional Financings
 
The following table details all financings subsequent to March 31, 2009:
 
 
Amount
     
Risk
   
Total
Date of
of
   
Number
Free
 
Value
Value
Loan or Promissory
Loan or
Maturity
 
of
Interest
 
Per
of
Note and Warrant
Note
Date
Interest
Warrants
Rate
Volatility
Warrant
Warrants
David Spiegel
               
May 19, 2009
$35,000
November 15, 2009
8.00%
3,500
1.37
111.7484%
$0.4288
$1,500.80
June 10, 2009
25,000
December 7, 2009
8.00%
2,500
2.00
126.1055%
$0.3959
989.75
July 1, 2009
32,000
December 28, 2009
8.00%
3,200
1.57
128.9334%
$0.6295
2,014.40
November 5, 2009
103,000
May 4, 2010
8.00%
10,300
1.44
131.4589%
$0.7681
7,911.43
December 21, 2009
68,000
June 19, 2010
8.00%
6,800
1.42
133.8376%
$0.8029
5,459.72
January 24, 2010
4,665
July 24, 1010
8.00%
466
1.40
134.8047%
$0.7268
338.69
April 16, 2010
16,000
October 13, 2010
8.00%
1,600
1.56
136.4302%
$0.6800
1,088.00
June 4, 2010
14,000
December 1, 2010
8.00%
1,400
1.17
153.1282%
$0.3740
523.60
August 11, 2010
100,000
February 7, 2011
8.00%
10,000
0.81
157.1615%
$0.2115
2,115.00
 
$397,665
   
39,766
     
$21,941.39
 
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
 
 
Amount
     
Risk
   
Total
Date of
of
   
Number
Free
 
Value
Value
Loan or Promissory
Loan or
Maturity
 
of
Interest
 
Per
of
Note and Warrant
Note
Date
Interest
Warrants
Rate
Volatility
Warrant
Warrants
Herbert M. Stein
               
May 18, 2009
$12,000
November 14, 2009
8.00%
1,200
1.36
111.7741%
$0.4288
$   514.56
July 1, 2009
20,000
December 28, 2009
8.00%
2,000
1.57
128.9334%
$0.6295
1,259.20
November 5, 2009
42,500
May 4, 2010
8.00%
4,250
1.44
131.4589%
$0.7681
3,264.43
December 21, 2009
83,500
June 19, 2010
8.00%
8,350
1.42
133.8376%
$0.8029
6,704.22
January 25, 2010
79,000
July 24, 2010
8.00%
7,900
1.40
134.8047%
$0.7268
5,741.72
February 22, 2010
66,000
August 21, 2010
8.00%
6,600
1.48
134.4382%
$0.5011
3,307.26
April 16, 2010
86,500
October 13, 2010
8.00%
8,650
1.56
136.4302%
$0.6800
5,882.00
June 4, 2010
116,000
December 1, 2010
8.00%
11,600
1.17
153.1282%
$0.3740
4,338.40
August 11, 2010
45,700
February 7, 2011
8.00%
4,570
0.81
157.1615%
$0.2115
1,002.51
 
$551,200
   
55,120
     
$32,014.32

 

 
Amount
     
Risk
   
Total
Date of
of
   
Number
Free
 
Value
Value
Loan or Promissory
Loan or
Maturity
 
of
Interest
 
Per
of
Note and Warrant
Note
Date
Interest
Warrants
Rate
Volatility
Warrant
Warrants
Robert Schacter et al
               
June 10, 2009
$   25,000
December 7, 2009
8.00%
6,250
2.00
126.1055%
$0.3959
$  2,474.38
November 5, 2009
50,000
May 4, 2010
8.00%
20,000
1.44
131.4589%
$0.7681
15,362.00
July 9, 2010*
25,000
             
 
$100,000
   
26,250
     
$17,836.38

* It has not yet been determined whether these funds are to be considered a loan or equity.
 
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008

 
Amount
     
Risk
   
Total
Date of
of
   
Number
Free
 
Value
Value
Loan or Promissory
Loan or
Maturity
 
of
Interest
 
Per
of
Note and Warrant
Note
Date
Interest
Warrants
Rate
Volatility
Warrant
Warrants
Others
               
May 18 ,2009
$32,000
November 14, 2009
8.00%
1,200
1.36
111.7741%
$0.4288
$  1,372.16
May 19, 2009
 500
November 15, 2009
8.00%
50
1.37
111.7484%
$0.4288
 21.44
November 5, 2009
70,000
May 4, 2010
8.00%
16,000
1.44
131.4589%
$0.7681
12,289.60
December 21, 2009
2,563
June 19, 2010
8.00%
256
1.42
133.8376%
$0.8029
205.54
January 25, 2010
30,000
July 24, 2010
8.00%
7,500
1.40
134.8047%
$0.7268
5,451.00
June 4, 2010
20,000
December 1, 2010
12.00%
27,500
1.17
153.1282%
$0.3740
10,285.00
 
$155,063
   
52,506
     
$29,624.74

 
All warrants have been issued.
 
All warrants have been issued at an exercise price of $1.00, had a three-year term and were issued as additional consideration for the promissory notes.  Upon reaching maturity, interest on these loans is compounded monthly and increased by 4 percentage points.  See below for details related to the conversion of accrued interest by two note holders in June 2010.
 
Sale of Common Stock
 
On May 24, 2010 and June 4, 2010 Apogee received $50,000 and $25,000, respectively, from TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan for the purchase of 75,000 shares of Apogee common stock and warrants to purchase 37,500 shares of Apogee common stock.  These warrants are exercisable immediately upon issuance, for a term of three years at an exercise price of $1.00 per share.
 
Interest Conversion
 
On June 26, 2010 the Company completed an offer to its Note holders whereby Note holders could convert all interest  amounts accrued and unpaid as of April 15, 2010 into the Company’s Common Stock at a price of $1 per share. Two Note holders accepted this offer:

 
   
Interest
 
Note Holder
 
Converted
 
Herbert M. Stein
 
$
204,098
 
Robert Schacter, et al
   
82,024
 
Total interest converted
 
$
286,122
 
 
 
This transaction resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $32,810 as a result of the interest conversion by Mr. Schacter.  This transaction was recorded as of June 30, 2010.  The interest conversion by Mr. Stein was recorded as a capital transaction and recorded in Additional Paid-In capital.

Promissory Notes Conversion

Mr. Robert Schacter requested that the $545,000 in Promissory Notes outstanding at December 31, 2009 in the name of Robert Schacter (TYJO Corp. Money Purchase Pension Plan), and $20,000 each issued in the names of Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA and Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Joseph Schacter UTMA/CA be converted to shares of Apogee Common Stock.  On June 4, 2010 the Board of Directors approved this transaction and authorized the issuance of 585,000 shares of Apogee Technology, Inc. Common Stock price of $1.00 per share.  The closing price on June 4, 2010 was $0.50; accordingly, the Company recorded a $292,500 gain on extinguishment of this debt at June 30, 2010.
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008
Additional Warrants

 
In consideration of his continued financial support, the Board of Directors, on June 4, 2010, approved the issuance of warrants to purchase 151,750 shares of Apogee common stock to Mr. Robert Schacter et al.   The Company used the Black Scholes method to value these warrants.  As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a $56,754 expense during the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.   These warrants are exercisable immediately upon issuance, for a term of three years at an exercise price of $1.00 per share.

Private Placement

Apogee has received $45,000 as part of an on-going Private Placement for 45,000 shares of Apogee common stock and warrants to purchase 22,500 shares of Apogee common stock.  Proceeds as of July 28, 2010 were $41,850 net of $3,150 in expenses.  These warrants are exercisable immediately upon issuance, for a term of three years at an exercise price of $1.00 per share.

Total Warrants issued through August 11, 2010 is 659,482 as detailed below:

   
Number of Interest
 
Stock/Note Holder
 
Warrants Issued
 
Herbert M. Stein
   
118,510
 
David Spiegel
   
119,666
 
Robert Schacter et al
   
322,000
 
Others
   
99,306
 
Total Warrants issued through August 11, 2010
   
659,482
 
Notification from the Securities and Exchange Commission

On May 19, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“commission”) filed a settled enforcement  action against the Company, one employee, and one former employee (“Others”) in connection with a with the revenue recognition practices.  Each of the defendants has agreed to settle this matter, without admitting or denying the allegations of the Commission’s complaint.  Apogee and others agreed to the entry of a final judgment permanently enjoining them from variously violating or aiding and abetting violations of Sections of the Securities Act of 1933, and Sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and various Rules.  The others also agreed to financial and other sanctions.

SEC Administrative Proceedings

Due to its financial condition, the Company had been unable to fund payments to its auditors. Accordingly, the Company did not timely file its 2008 Annual Report on 10-K, as well as quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2009, June 30, 2009, and September 30, 2009. Additionally, it had not timely filed Form 8-K and related Form 4s.

On October 28, 2009, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which states the staff’s intent to recommend that the Commission institute a public administrative proceeding against the Company, alleging that it violated Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

In connection with the contemplated proceedings, the staff may seek a suspension or revocation of each class of the Company’s registered securities. Also, the staff may consider whether contempt proceedings in a federal district court are appropriate.  The Company submitted a response to this letter as of November 16, 2009.  Suspension or revocation may substantially impact the Company’s ability to obtain funding.
 
 
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APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(A Development Stage Company)
 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008

 
Subsequently, on December 18, 2009 we filed our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and filed our 2009 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009 in January 2010.
 
As noted above, the Company, on December 18, 2009, filed its delinquent financial report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. This report contained a Disclaimer of Opinion by its Independent Accountants due to significant uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to be a going concern. On April 16, 2010 the SEC issued an Order for an Administrative Hearing based on a claim that the filing as well as Form 10-Q’s for the first three quarters of 2009, which had been filed on January 15, 2010, were materially deficient due to the Disclaimer of Opinion and thus the filings remained delinquent.  The Disclaimer of Opinion was removed on a subsequent filing.  The Company was also delinquent on its Form 10-K for the Year ended December 31, 2009. An Order of Suspension of trading in the Company’s securities was enacted at that time.  The Company also did not file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

In June 2010 the SEC and the Company entered into a Settlement agreement without the above mentioned Hearing, under which the Company would file all its delinquent filings without a material deficiency by a mutually agreed date. Failure to do so would activate an Order to revoke the ability for the Company’s securities to trade on an exchange.
 


 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 

GENERAL

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Company’s Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008, should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Financial Statements and related footnotes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion contains, in addition to historical statements, forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include the factors discussed in the section titled ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS, as well as other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

OVERVIEW

We are developing proprietary intradermal drug delivery systems for vaccines and other pharmaceuticals that we intend to market to pharmaceutical and medical device companies, government and world health organizations.  Our Life Science Group is developing PyraDerm™, an advanced intradermal drug delivery system to meet the needs of patients, health insurers and companies developing pharmaceuticals, as well as, governments and international health organizations. We believe that PyraDerm has advantages over competitive approaches for the delivery of vaccines, high potency therapeutic protein drugs and other pharmaceuticals. We have evaluated the feasibility of PyraDerm by performing in vitro tests with model drugs and conducted successful in vivo testing of PyraDerm in the intradermal immunization experiments. We are working to establish pharmaceutical industry compliant manufacturing methods and to define regulatory strategies to support its commercialization.

Our sole focus remains on developing and growing the Life Science Group, subject to our ability to secure additional financing to support our operations and repay our existing indebtness.  We expect that future revenue, if any, will initially be the result of potential licensing and development revenues resulting from the grant of rights to our intellectual property.
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2008, virtually all of our revenue was derived from the sale of the remaining DDX audio IC inventory.

At March 31, 2009, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $23.6 million, as compared to a deficit of approximately $22.9 million as of December 31, 2008.  Since re-entering development stage on October 1, 2008, we have an accumulated deficit of approximately $1.7 million, as compared to a deficit of approximately $989,000 as of December 31, 2008.   Our historical net losses and accumulated deficit (since 1995) result primarily from the costs associated with our efforts to design, develop and market our DDX technology as well as costs associated with our efforts to develop PyraDerm™.

Through March 31, 2009, we have received approximately $2.5 million in loans.  Since March 31 2009, we have received approximately $1.3 million in funding, which has been inadequate to meet the current needs of the Company resulting in non-payment of loan principal and interest, vendors, payroll, payroll withholding, and payroll taxes for the third and fourth quarters of 2009.  The proceeds from these loans were used to pay unpaid payroll and payroll taxes up through and including payroll for the period ended December 15, 2009 and to pay payroll and related costs to date.  These amounts exclude payroll and payroll taxes for Mr. Herbert M. Stein, who has not drawn cash compensation from Apogee since June 30, 2009.  See Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements - Subsequent Events – Additional Financings.
 
As of March 31, 2009, we had 13 employees, compared to 14 employees at March 31, 2008.  Effective as of June 9, 2008 through October 31, 2009, 5 of the remaining employees transitioned to part-time status in an effort to reduce human resource costs.  As of November 1, 2009 the majority of employees have returned to full time.
 
 
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
 
 
The following selected financial data for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 have been derived from our unaudited financial statements. Any trends reflected by the following table may not be indicative of future results.

   
For the Three-Month Period Ended
March 31,
   
Cumulative from
Re-entering Development Stage on October 1, 2008
to March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
 
                   
Statement of Operations Data:
                 
Revenue
  $     $ 21,951     $  
Costs and expenses
    (606,284 )     (1,098,114 )     (1,523,965 )
Other Income (expenses)
    (84,511 )     (12,234 )     (156,205 )
Net Loss
  $ (690,795 )   $ (1,088,397 )   $ (1,680,170 )
                         
Shares Outstanding
    12,132,332       11,968,332       12,132,332  
                         
                         
Total Assets
  $ 249,913     $ 659,869     $ 249,913  
Stockholders’ deficiency
  $ (4,595,945 )   $ (1,316,003 )   $ (1,680,170 )
Loss per share (basic and diluted)
  $ (0.06 )   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.14 )

 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY

 
Revenue

We have historically derived our revenue from three sources:

 
●           Product sales, which formerly consisted of merchandise sales made either directly to original equipment manufacturers or sell through point of sale (“POS”) by distributors.  All remaining merchandise was sold in January 2008.  All such shipments were fulfilled from our contracted warehouse in Hong Kong or from our Norwood, Massachusetts office and were reported net of returns.
 
●           Royalties received as a result of an agreement between Apogee and SigmaTel, Inc. whereby SigmaTel, Inc. agreed to pay Apogee a percentage of the royalties it received from STMicroelectronics NV (“ST”) in exchange for supporting their royalty negotiations with ST, as well as revenue from the sale of the remaining DDX inventory.

●           Consulting income related to contractual services or development activities for third parties.

We anticipate that future revenue streams, if any, will come from our Life Science Group, , generally in the form of strategic alliances or arrangements with development or marketing partners, as well as, from licensing and development-related revenues resulting from the grant of rights to our intellectual property.  We envision the future of our medical devices as (i) licensing or selling our technologies to pharmaceutical or medical device companies; (ii) establishing partnerships with pharmaceutical and medical device companies to commercialize our products; and (iii) developing, producing and marketing our own products.  In order to develop and market any products, we will need to secure additional funding.

No revenue was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  We recognized revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2008 of approximately $22,000.  On January 15, 2008 we sold the remaining DDX inventory held in the Norwood Office to one of our customers and on January 24, 2008 we sold the remaining DDX inventory housed in Hong Kong to one of our former DDX distributors.  Total proceeds received for the disposition of the DDX inventory was $17,000.

We anticipate that we will not generate any material future revenue until such time, if ever, that we are able to generate revenue from our PyraDerm™ technology.
 
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Cost of Revenue

Since substantially all of the revenue recorded was from products related to our former audio IC business, it had previously been fully reserved at 100%.  For the three months ended March 31, 2008, we recorded cost of revenue associated with the sale of sensor products of $696.

 
Operating Expenses
 

Research and Development Costs

Our research and development, or R&D, expenses consist primarily of salaries, development material costs, and external consulting and service costs related to the development and design of new products. Research and development expenses decreased by approximately $138,000, or 34%, to approximately $275,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $413,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

The decrease in the three-month comparison was the result of a reduction in expenses for our Life Science Group as well as the discontinuation of activities related to our sensor products and the reduction in activities related to the Health Monitoring Group.  For the three months ended March 31, 2009, costs incurred from the utilization of third-party consultants decreased by approximately $92,000, or 94%, to approximately $6,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $98,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  This decrease was the result of our discontinuing activities on sensor products and the reduction in third-party consultant arrangements to support the Health Monitoring Group.

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, human resource costs decreased by approximately $31,000, or 12%,, to approximately $221,000, compared to approximately $252,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  Stock compensation costs were reduced by approximately $10,000, or 63%, to approximately $6,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $16,000 for the same period in 2008.  Effective as of June 9, 2008, human resource expense was reduced by 20% for some R&D employees as a result of transitioning from full time to part time in order to reduce expenses.

At March 31, 2009, we recorded a patent impairment charge of approximately $17,000 to reflect the write-off of patent costs associated with the discontinuation of our Health Monitoring Group.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $4,000, or 18%, to approximately $25,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 from approximately $21,000 for the same period in 2008 as a result of our amortizing approximately $10,000 of patent application related expenses. We had been capitalizing license fees paid to third parties for costs associated with the exclusive rights to their patents, and have been amortizing these fees over a period of four years.  For the three months ended March 31, 2008 we amortized approximately $2,000 of license fees.  Subsequently during the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, we terminated our 2006 license agreement with the University of Akron Research Foundation, as we had developed similar technology in-house and licensed a more compatible technology.  As a result, we expensed the remaining $22,000 of unamortized license fees under this license agreement.  In addition, during this same quarter, we expensed an additional $30,000, which represented the minimum royalty due under this terminated license agreement.

While we continue to conduct in-house experimentation and testing, purchases of supplies and consumables for the medical laboratory were reduced by approximately $23,000, or 95%, to approximately $1,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $24,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, travel and entertainment expenses decreased by approximately $11,000, or 100%.  We did not incur travel expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $11,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

If we are able to secure additional financing, we anticipate that we will continue to commit resources to research and development activities as our financial position allows, and as a result, R&D costs are expected to increase substantially in the future.

Selling, General and Administrative Costs

General and Administrative costs consist primarily of executive and administrative salaries, professional fees and other associated corporate expenses. Selling, General and Administrative, or SG&A, expenses were approximately $332,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $684,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  The decrease of approximately $353,000, or 52%, was primarily attributed to a reduction in professional fees, human resources costs, and an overall reduction in operating expenses.  Legal fees were reduced with the settlement of the SEC investigation.  We are, however, continuing to incur legal expenses in connection with the indemnification of our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (as described below).

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Human resources costs decreased by approximately $52,000, or 25%, to approximately $160,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $212,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  This decrease was the result of a 20% reduction in SG&A employee salaries effective as of June 9, 2008, partially offset by an increase in the stock-based compensation expense.  For the three months ended March 31, 2009, stock compensation expense increased by approximately $15,000, to approximately $17,000 compared to approximately $2,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Professional expenses decreased by approximately $275,000, or 73%, to approximately $101,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $376,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  For the three months ended March 31 2009, legal expenses decreased by $246,000, or 79%, to approximately $63,000, compared to approximately $309,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  Legal fees decreased primarily as a result of the settlement of the SEC investigation as well as a decrease in legal fees associated with the continued indemnification of our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors in connection with the Shamy matter.

An investigation by the SEC since settled on May 19, 2009, which the Company first became aware of in May 2005, was ongoing through early 2009. The subject matter of this investigation was the Company's prior revenue recognition practices that were addressed in the Company's restatement of its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.  As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, Apogee’s Audit Committee, with the assistance of independent counsel, conducted an investigation into Apogee’s historical accounting practices that resulted in the implementation of remedial actions. See our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, for detail regarding the restatement.  In July 2008, Apogee, it’s Chief Executive Officer and other employees received notifications from the Staff of the SEC relating to the Staff's 2005 investigation. These notifications, known as “Wells Notices,” stated that the Staff considered recommending that the Commission bring enforcement actions against the Company and certain employees, based on alleged violations of certain provisions of the federal securities laws, including Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1 and 13a-13 thereunder. The Wells Notice sent to the Company indicated that in any action actually brought against the Company, the Staff would seek an injunction against future violations of the federal securities laws as relief.

On May 19, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“commission”) settled this enforcement action.  See Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements – Subsequent Events – Notification from the Securities and Exchange Commission.   In light of the settlement we do not anticipate any additional significant legal fees associated with this matter.

We have agreed to indemnify certain employees, directors and a former employee in connection with the SEC investigation. As of March 31, 2009, we have incurred approximately $553,000 to date in legal expenses to indemnify these individuals in association with this matter.  During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, we recorded expenses associated with this indemnification of approximately $1,000 and $73,000, respectively.
 
In addition, we incurred legal fees associated with the indemnification costs in connection with the civil action styled Joseph Shamy vs. Herbert M. Stein Case No.: 50 2005 CA 007719 XXXXMB.  In this action instituted in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida (the "Court), Joseph Shamy sued Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Apogee in connection with Shamy’s purchase of Apogee shares in 2003 and 2004.  In February 2009, in connection with a settlement, the Court entered a Final Judgment against Mr. Stein.  In early January 2010, a filing was made with the Court to memorialize the Total and Complete Satisfaction of Judgment, which states that all sums due under the civil action were fully paid and that the Final Judgment was satisfied and canceled.  Further, the Clerk of the Court was directed to note satisfaction of the Final Judgment and cancellation of all judgments of record in this action. Apogee was not a party to the aforementioned settlement or the satisfaction of the Final Judgment. Through January 1, 2010, we have incurred approximately $887,000 toward this indemnification.  For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, we have incurred approximately $42,000 and $62,000, respectively.  See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements - Legal and Related Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives.
 
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On October 28, 2009, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission – See Note – Subsequent Events – SEC Administrative Proceeding.
 
We were not receiving reimbursement under our Director and Officer insurance policy for either the indemnification of Mr. Stein or the ongoing investigation by the SEC.  As of March 31, 2009, Apogee’s Directors and Officers Liability Insurance was cancelled due to non-payment.

Investor relations expense decreased by approximately $28,000, or 86 %, to approximately $4,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $32,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.   As part of our cost reduction, we have been forced to limit our investor relations activities.  If additional funding is secured, we will be in a position to resume focusing on increasing awareness of our scientific and corporate developments.

Travel and Entertainment costs decreased by approximately $25,000, or 98%, for the three months ended March 31 2009, to approximately $500, compared to approximately $25,500 for the same period in 2008.  Corporate insurance increased by approximately $8,000, or 53%, to approximately $23,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $15,000 for the same period in 2008.  This increase was the result of increase premiums related to the Director’s and Officer’s Insurance. As of March 31, 2009, Apogee’s Directors and Officers Liability Insurance was cancelled due to non-payment.  In addition, we had reductions to various other overhead expenses, including: communication, marketing and maintenance.  Operating expenses are expected to increase when our financial position allows.

 
Interest Income (Expense)
 

Interest income includes income from Apogee’s cash and cash equivalents and from investments and expenses related to its financing activities. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 we did not generate interest income.  During the three months ended March 31, 2008, we generated approximately $701 in interest income.  This decrease in interest income was due to reduced cash balances.

Interest expense resulting from the issuance of promissory notes to Mr. Herbert M. Stein, Mr. David Spiegel, Mr. Robert Schacter et al and others was approximately $85,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to approximately $13,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  See below for a detail of these expenses.
 


   
Interest Incurred for the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
David Spiegel
  $ 30,070     $ 5,870  
Herbert M. Stein
    26,379       7,607  
Robert Schacter et al
    25,637        
Others
    2,531        
Total
  $ 84,617     $ 13,477  
 

 
Net Loss

Apogee’s net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $691,000, or $0.06 per basic and diluted common share, compared to a net loss of approximately $1.1 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted common share, for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  This decrease in our net loss was the result of a decrease in legal fees and a reduction in human resource expenses as well as an overall decrease in operating expenditures due to our current cash restraints.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
The tables below summarize our outstanding unsecured interest-bearing promissory notes and common stock purchases (including amounts subsequent to March 31,2009) totaling approximately $3.8 million:
 
 
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Herbert M. Stein
   
         
Date of
 
Maturity
Initial
Current
Promissory Note
Amount
Date
Interest Rate
Interest Rate
         
December 11, 2007
$250,000
March 10, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
February 21, 2008
  100,000
August 19, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
March 20, 2008
    50,000
September 16, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
April 1, 2008
    50,000
September 28, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
May 15, 2008
    50,000
November 11, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
June 16, 2008
    35,000
December 13, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
June 18, 2008
     40,000
December 15, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
July 15, 2008
     30,000
January 11, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
July 28, 2008
     50,000
January 24, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
August 12, 2008
     35,000
February  8, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
August 27, 2008
     35,000
February 23, 3009
8.00%
12.00%
September 5, 2008
     35,000
March 4, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
October 27, 2008
     25,000
April 25, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
February 2, 2009
30,000
August 1, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
February 17, 2009
10,000
August 16 2009
8.00%
12.00%
March 19, 2009
25,900
September 15, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
April 13, 2009
33,000
October 10, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
May 18, 2009
12,000
November 14, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
July 1, 2009
20,000
December 28, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
November 5, 2009
42,500
May 4, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
December 21, 2009
83,500
June 19, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
December 30, 2009
27,000
January 25, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
January 7, 2010
15,000
January 25, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
January 8, 2010
10,000
January 25, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
January 14, 2010
27,000
January 25, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
February 12, 2010
66,000
August 21, 2010
8.00%
8.00%
April 16, 2010
86,500
October 13, 2010
8.00%
8.00%
June 4, 2010
116,000
December 1, 2010
8.00%
8.00%
August 11, 2010
45,700
February 7, 2011
8.00%
8.00%
 
$1,435,100
     
 

 

   
David Spiegel
   
         
Date of
 
Maturity
Initial
Current
Promissory Note
Amount
Date
Interest Rate
Interest Rate
         
December 11, 2007
$150,000
March 10, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
February 21, 2008
  100,000
August 19, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
March 20, 2008
   100,000
September 16, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
April 1, 2008
    50,000
September 28, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
May 15, 2008
    50,000
November 11, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
June 16, 2008
    65,000
December 13, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
June 18, 2008
     50,000
December 15, 2008
8.00%
12.00%
July 15, 2008
     50,000
January 11, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
July 28, 2008
     50,000
January 24, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
August 12, 2008
     35,000
February 8, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
August 27, 2008
     35,000
February 23, 3009
8.00%
12.00%
September 5, 2008
     35,000
March 4, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
October 27, 2008
     35,000
April 25, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
January 6, 2009
80,000
July 5, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
March 19, 2009
64,000
September 15, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
May 19, 2009
35,000
November 15, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
June 10, 2009
25,000
December 7, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
July 1, 2009
32,000
December 28, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
November 5, 2009
103,000
May 4, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
December 21, 2009
68,000
June 19, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
January 25, 2010
4,665
July 24, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
April 16, 2010
16,000
October 13, 2010
8.00%
8.00%
June 4, 2010
14,000
December 1, 2010
8.00%
8.00%
August 11, 2010
100,000
February 7, 2011
8.00%
8.00%
 
$1,346,665
     
 
 
 
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Robert Schacter et al
       
           
           
Date of
Name on
 
Maturity
Initial
Current
Promissory Notes
Promissory Note
Amount
Date
Interest Rate
Interest Rate
           
September 5, 2008
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
     $100,000
March 4, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
September 5 2008
Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for  Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA
         20,000
March 4, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
September 5 2008
Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Joseph Schacter UTMA/CA
         20,000
March 4, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
October 27, 2008
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
       100,000
April 25, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
January 8, 2009
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
100,000
July 7, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
February 2, 2009
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
50,000
August 1, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
February 17, 2009
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
50,000
August 16 ,2009
8.00%
12.00%
March 19, 2009
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
50,000
September 15, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
April 13, 2009
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
20,000
October 10, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
June 10, 2009
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
25,000
December 7, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
November 5, 2009
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
50,000
May 10, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
May 24, 2010*
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
50,000
     
June 4, 2010*
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
25,000
     
July 9, 2010**
TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan
25,000
     
   
$685,000
     

* Funds received were for purchase of Apogee Technology, Inc. common stock at a price of $1.00 per share.

** It has not yet been determined whether these funds are to be considered a loan or equity.


On June 4, 2010 $545,000 in Promissory Notes outstanding at December 31, 2009 in the name of Robert Schacter (TYJO Corp. Money Purchase Pension Plan), and $20,000 each issued in the names of Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Tyler Schacter UTMA/CA and Mr. Robert Schacter, as Custodian for Joseph Schacter UTMA/CA were converted into 585,000 shares of Apogee Common Stock at $1.00 per share.  See Note 13 – Subsequent Events – Promissory Notes Conversion.

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Others
   
         
         
Date of
 
Maturity
Initial
Current
Promissory Note
Amount
Date
Interest Rate
Interest Rate
         
July 28, 2008
     $20,000
January 24, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
October 27, 2008
        6,000
April 25, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
January 6, 2009
500
July 6, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
February 3, 2009
 35,000
August 16, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
February 17, 2009
2,000
August 16, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
March 19, 2009
500
September 15, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
April 13, 2009
500
October 10, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
April 13, 2009
31,000
October 10, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
April 13, 2009
     30,000
October 10, 2009
12.00%
16.00%
May 18, 2009
32,000
November 14, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
May 19, 2009
500
November 15, 2009
8.00%
12.00%
November 5, 2009
70,000
May 4, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
December 21, 2009
2,563
June 19, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
January 25 2010
30,000
July 24, 2010
8.00%
12.00%
April 16, 2010
20,000
October 13, 2010
12.00%
12.00%
July 13, 2010*
20,000
     
July 16, 2010*
25,000
     
 
    $325,563
     

* Funds received were for purchase of Apogee Technology, Inc. common stock at a price of $1.00 per share.


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As of March 31, 2009 we had approximately $2,500 in cash and a working capital deficit of approximately $4.8 million.  This compares to an overdraft of approximately $49,000 as of December 31, 2008 and a working capital deficit of approximately $4.2 million.  During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, we received proceeds from loans and unsecured interest-bearing promissory notes totaling of $530,400 and $450,000, respectively, detailed as follows:

   
Combined Amounts Loaned
 
Name on
 
3 Months ended March 31,
 
Promissory Note
 
2009
   
2008
 
             
David Spiegel
  $ 64,000     $ 250,000  
Herbert M. Stein
    98,900       200,000  
Robert Schacter et al
    270,000        
Other
    97,500        
    $ 530,400     $ 450,000  

These promissory notes are payable upon demand and were not subject to any premium or penalty for prepayment. The loan interest rate is 8% per annum, payable monthly in arrears on the outstanding balance.  An additional 4% interest is charged on any notes exceeding maturity.  In addition, post maturity notes are compounded monthly.

On April 9, 2008, Apogee sold 164,000 shares of our common stock to accredited investors at a price of $1.00 per share.  The aggregate net proceeds to Apogee, after fees and expenses, were $152,519, which we will use for general working capital and corporate purposes.   The shares of Apogee’s common stock were issued and sold in a private placement in reliance on an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of Securities Act of 133, as amended, and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.  The shares of the common stock issued in this private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be subsequently offered or sold by the investors in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.

Net cash used in operating activities for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009 decreased to approximately $473,000 compared to approximately $638,000 in the three-month period ended March 31, 2008. As of March 31, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory for a total of $17,000 and offset the remaining reserves for slow moving, excess and obsolete inventory.  As of March 31, 2009, our accounts payable and accrued expenses were approximately $2.4 million, of which a majority is composed of professional fees.   We are currently in arrears with loan and interest payments, a majority of our vendors, payroll, payroll withholding and payroll taxes.  On December 11, 15, 16, and 18, 2009, Apogee received an additional $133,000 from Herbert M. Stein, David Spiegel.  The proceeds from these loans were used to pay unpaid payroll and payroll taxes up through and including payroll for the period ended December 15, 2009.  These amounts exclude payroll and payroll taxes for Mr. Herbert M. Stein, who has not drawn cash compensation from Apogee since June 30, 2009. See Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements – Subsequent Events - Wages, Payroll Withholding and Payroll Taxes.
 
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $6,000, compared to approximately $22,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  We continued to support the existing patent applications related to our Life Science Group.
 
Net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $480,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009.  This compares $450,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  During the three-month period ended March 31, 2009, we received the proceeds from unsecured interest bearing promissory notes totaling $530,400; comprised of $64,000 from David Spiegel, a major shareholder, $98,900 from Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, $270,000 from Mr. Robert Schacter, $35,000 from Leo Spiegel, $31,000 from the Spiegel Family Limited Partnership, $30,000 from JAZFund, LLC and $1,500 from others.  These loans are payable upon demand and are not subject to any premium or penalty for prepayment. The loan interest rate is 8% per annum, payable monthly in arrears on the outstanding balance.   An additional 4% interest will be charged on any notes exceeding maturity.  In addition, post maturity notes are compounded monthly.  See Footnote 7 of the consolidated financials statements - Promissory Notes, Loans and Warrants.  We are currently in default on substantially all of the promissory notes.  We must raise additional capital to continue operations.

 
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Apogee is in the process of attempting to secure sufficient financing, to pay its indebtedness and to continue operations.  We have been working to obtain financing from outside investors for more than 24 months, but have not yet been successful.  As of January 1, 2010 approximately $2.7 million in promissory notes are in default.  In the interim, short-term debt financing provided primarily by two of Apogee’s significant shareholders, including our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors as well as Mr. Robert Schacter, et al and others, is being utilized to keep product development moving forward.  Due to the early stages of development of our products technology, we cannot estimate at this time the amounts of cash and length of time that will be required to bring our products under development to market.  It is expected that such costs will be funded not only by external financing, but also through partnership activities.  Additionally, cost cutting measures, including salary reduction for non-PyraDerm employees, discontinuation of sensor development, deferral of capital expenditures, and reduced general spending have been instituted until such time as financing is secured.  We do not expect any significant changes in the number of employees until funding has been secured, if ever.  If we are unable to generate or obtain financing, we will be required to further curtail our operations, including a reduction in the number of employees, or cease conducting business.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Apogee prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based upon the information currently available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Any future changes to these estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities in our financial statements. The significant accounting policies which we believe are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results include the following:

Revenue Recognition

Apogee recognizes revenue in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin “104”, or SAB “104”, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements: Revenue Recognition”, which states that revenue should be recognized when the following revenue recognition criteria are met:  (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the product has been shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes the risk of loss; (3) the selling price is fixed or determinable; and (4) collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.  We had no product sales since the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.  The following policies applied to Apogee’s two major product sales categories for revenue recognition. Sales to end users, OEM:  revenue is recognized under our standard terms and conditions of sale, title and risk of loss transfer to the customer at the time products are shipped from our warehouse or delivered to the customer’s representative/freight forwarder.  We accrue the estimated cost of post-sale obligations including product warranty returns, based on historical experience. To date, we have experienced minimal warranty returns.

In addition, we record royalty revenue when earned in accordance with the underlying agreements. Consulting and licensing revenue is recognized as services are performed.

Accounts Receivable

Apogee performs credit evaluations of customers and determines credit limits based upon payment history, customers’ creditworthiness and other factors, as determined by our review of their current credit information. For a majority of our larger sales, we can require the issuance of a Letter of Credit. Smaller accounts must either pay via credit card or in advance of shipment. We continuously monitor collections and payments from our customers, and we maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that we have identified. While we have not had any significant credit losses to date, we cannot guarantee that we will continue to avoid credit losses in the future. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. Since our accounts receivable are highly concentrated in a small number of customers, a significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of these customers could have a material adverse impact on our ability to collect our accounts receivable, our liquidity or our future results of operations.

Inventory

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost on a first-in, first-out basis or market. This policy requires Apogee to make estimates regarding the market value of our inventory, including an assessment of excess or obsolete inventory.   On January 15, 2008, we sold the remaining DDX inventory held in our Norwood office to one of our customers, and on January 24, 2008, we also sold the remaining DDX inventory housed in Hong Kong to one of our former DDX distributors.  Total proceeds received from the disposition of the DDX inventory were $17,000.

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Valuation and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Property, plant and equipment, patents and trademarks are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Useful lives are based on management’s estimates over the period that such assets will generate revenue. In accordance with SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” long lived assets we hold and use are reviewed to determine whether any events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.  Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of underlying capital investments or certain assets could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value of such assets, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future.  At March 31, 2009, we recorded a patent impairment charge of approximately $17,000 to reflect the write-off of patent costs associated with the discontinuation of our Health Monitoring Group.  Additionally, we amortize the balance of our patent applications over five years, which resulted in a $9,600 charge for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Stock-Based Compensation

Apogee had a stock-based compensation plan, the 1997 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Option Plan, also referred to as the 1997 Plan.  The 1997 Plan expired as of May 14, 2007.  At our Annual Meeting held on August 28, 2007, our stockholders approved the adoption of a new stock-based compensation plan, the 2007 Employee, Director and Consultant Stock Plan, also referred to as the 2007 Plan.  Prior to fiscal 2006, we accounted for the stock-based compensation under the recognition and measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, and related Interpretations, as permitted by Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (SFAS 123(R)).

Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under this transition method, stock compensation costs recognized beginning January 1, 2006 include (a) compensation cost for all stock-based compensation payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS 123(R), and (b) compensation cost for all stock-based payments granted on or subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R).  Due to the adoption of SFAS 123(R), included in our net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, were stock-based compensation charges of approximately $23,000 and $18,000, respectively.

Legal Fees

We record legal costs (such as fees and expenses of outside legal counsel and other service providers) when incurred or when it is probable that a liability has been incurred on or before the balance sheet date and the amount can be reasonably estimated if invoices have not been received.  Significantly lower legal fees were incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008 as a result of a decrease in legal fees in connection with the SEC investigation as well as decreased legal fees associated with the indemnification of our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Shamy matter.

Contingencies

Apogee is involved in and/or indemnifies others in various legal proceedings.  Management assesses the probability of loss for such contingencies and recognizes a liability when a loss is probable and estimable.  See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements - Legal and Related Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives and Others

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements nor do we have any special purpose entities.

 
 
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ITEM 3 – QUANTITIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Apogee’s financial instruments include: cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable.  At March 31, 2009, the carrying value of our cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loans and notes payable, and accounts payable approximate fair values given the short maturity of these instruments.

We believe that our financial instruments do not carry a material foreign currency exchange rate risk since any international sales will be paid in U.S. dollars and material purchases from foreign suppliers are typically also denominated in U.S. dollars.

It is our policy not to enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

ITEM 4T – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
(a)    Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has reviewed and evaluated the effectiveness of the  design and operation of Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of such period, the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
 
(b)    Changes in Internal Controls. There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) identified in connection with the evaluation of such internal control that occurred during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we may be a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business.  If and when these proceedings arise, we are committed to vigorously defending ourselves in any such legal actions.

An investigation by the Security and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which the Company first became aware of in May 2005, was ongoing in 2008. The subject matter of this investigation is the Company's prior revenue recognition practices that were addressed in the Company's restatement of its financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, Apogee’s Audit Committee, with the assistance of independent counsel, conducted an investigation into Apogee’s historical accounting practices that resulted in the implementation of remedial actions. See our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004, as amended, for detail regarding the restatement.

In July 2008, Apogee, it’s Chief Executive Officer and other employees received notifications from the Staff of the SEC relating to the Staff's 2005 investigation. These notifications, known as “Wells Notices,” stated that the Staff is considering recommending that the Commission bring enforcement actions against the Company and certain employees, based on alleged violations of certain provisions of the federal securities laws, including Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, Sections 13(a), 13(b)(2)(A) and 13(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, and Rules 12b-20, 13a-1 and 13a-13 thereunder. The Wells Notice sent to the Company indicated that in any action actually brought against the Company, the Staff would seek an injunction against future violations of the federal securities laws as relief.

On May 19, 2009, the SEC settled the enforcement action with the Company, one employee, and one former employee (“Others”).   Each of the Defendants has agreed to settle this matter, without admitting or denying the allegations of the SEC’s complaint.  Apogee and Others agreed to the entry of a final judgment permanently enjoining them from violating or aiding and abetting violations of Sections of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and various Rules thereunder.  Others also agreed to financial and other sanctions.
 
 
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In addition, we incurred legal fees associated with the indemnification costs in connection with the civil action styled Joseph Shamy vs. Herbert M. Stein Case No.: 50 2005 CA 007719 XXXXMB.  In this action instituted in the 15th Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida (the "Court), Joseph Shamy sued Herbert M. Stein, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Apogee in connection with Shamy’s purchase of Apogee shares in 2003 and 2004.  In February 2009, in connection with a settlement, the Court entered a Final Judgment against Mr. Stein.  In early January 2010, a filing was made with the Court to memorialize the Total and Complete Satisfaction of Judgment, which states that all sums due under the civil action were fully paid and that the Final Judgment was satisfied and canceled.  Further, the Clerk of the Court was directed to note satisfaction of the Final Judgment and cancellation of all judgments of record in this action. Apogee was not a party to the aforementioned settlement or the satisfaction of the Final Judgment. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report on Form 10K.

Due to its financial condition, the Company had been unable to fund payments to its independent auditors as well as its financial printer. Accordingly, it did not timely file its 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2009, June 30, 2009, and September 30, 2009. Additionally, we did not file timely Current Reports on a Form 8-K and reports under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Subsequently, during the fourth quarter of 2009, we paid the outstanding balance to our auditors and filed our Annual Report on 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 on December 18, 2009.

On October 28, 2009, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the Staff of the SEC, which stated the Staff’s intent to recommend that the SEC institute a public administrative proceeding against the Company, alleging that it violated Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended for failing to file its 2008 Form 10-K and other periodic reports.

In connection with the contemplated proceedings, the Staff may seek a suspension or revocation of each class of the Company’s registered securities. Also, the Staff may consider whether contempt proceedings in a federal district court are appropriate.  The Company submitted a response to this letter on November 16, 2009.  Should suspension or revocation of registration of our stock occur, the Company’s ability to raise additional funding may be severely impacted.  On December 18, 2009 we filed our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our 2009 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended March 31, 2009, June 30, 2009 and September 30, 2009 in January 2010.

As noted above, the Company, on December 18, 2009, filed its delinquent financial report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. This report contained a Disclaimer of Opinion by its Independent Accountants due to significant uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to be a going concern. On April 16, 2010 the SEC issued an Order for an Administrative Hearing based on a claim that the filing as well as Form 10-Q’s for the first three quarters of 2009, which had been filed on January 15, 2010, were materially deficient due to the Disclaimer of Opinion and thus the filings remained delinquent.  The Disclaimer of Opinion was removed on a subsequent filing.  The Disclaimer of Opinion was removed on a subsequent filing.  The Company was also delinquent on its Form 10-K for the Year ended December 31, 2009. An Order of Suspension of trading in the Company’s securities was enacted at that time.  The Company also did not file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

The SEC and the Company subsequently entered into a Settlement agreement without the above mentioned Hearing, under which the Company would file all its delinquent filings with out a material deficiency by a mutually agreed date. Failure to do so would activate an Order to revoke the ability for the Company’s securities to trade on an exchange.

ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS
 

There are a number of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
 
Aside from those risks discussed below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form-10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS

WE REQUIRE ADDITONAL CAPITAL TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS AND HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES AND EXPECT FUTURE LOSSES.

As of March 31, 2009, we had approximately $2,500 in cash, a stockholders’ deficiency of approximately $4.6 million, an accumulated deficit of approximately $23.6 million and a working capital deficit of approximately $4.8 million.  We had a net loss of approximately $691,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to a net loss of approximately $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008.  In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, we recorded a net loss of approximately $4.0 million.
 
 
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We have substantial debt and interest obligations and expect to incur additional debt to the extent available, to maintain our operations.  As of January 15, 2010, we had approximately $3.2 million in promissory notes outstanding to a significant shareholder, our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, an individual investor and others.  These promissory notes are payable upon demand, not  subject to any premium or penalty for prepayment, bear simple interest of 8% per annum until maturity.  An additional 4% interest compounded monthly is charged on all post-maturity notes.  We are currently in default on substantially all of the promissory notes.

We have large unpaid balances with professional.  We are currently in arrears with loan and interest payments and a majority of our vendors.

As of March 31, 2009, Apogee’s Directors and Officers Liability Insurance was cancelled due to non-payment and the Company may be required to pay uninsured losses.  See Note 10 - to the consolidated financial statements - Legal and Related Indemnification Arrangements with our Executives and Others.

On October 28, 2009, the Company received a “Wells Notice” from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which states the staff’s intent to recommend that the Commission institute a public administrative proceeding against the Company, alleging that it violated Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 due to failure to timely file periodic reports in 2009.  In connection with the contemplated proceedings, the staff may seek a suspension or revocation of each class of the Company’s registered securities. Also, the staff may consider whether contempt proceedings in a federal district court are appropriate.  The Company submitted a response to this letter on November 16, 2009.  Should suspension or revocation of registration of our stock occur, the Company’s ability to raise additional funding may be severely impacted.

Our requirements for additional capital and our ability to generate future revenue depend on a number of factors, many of which are described in the Risk Factors Section, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, including our ability to develop and generate revenues from the sales of our sensor and medical device products, which are at a very early stage of development. We cannot assure you when, if ever, we will generate meaningful revenues from the sales of these products under development.

IF OUR ATTEMPTS TO SECURE ADDITIONAL FINANCING ARE NOT SUCCESSFUL, WE WILL BE REQUIRED TO CEASE OR CURTAIL OUR OPERATIONS, OR OBTAIN FUNDS ON UNFAVORABLE TERMS.  THESE FACTORS CREATE A SUBSTANTIAL DOUBT ABOUT OUR ABILITY TO CONTINUE AS A GOING CONCERN.

Our available resources are not sufficient to fund our operations, without additional sources of financing we would not be able to continue our business, and we expect to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future.  Consequently, in order to maintain our operations, which we have already curtailed substantially, we will need to access additional equity or debt capital.  Securing financing is proving even more difficult than anticipated in light of the current global economic crisis and the turmoil impacting global financial markets.  These factors create a substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.  In light of our negative stockholders’ equity, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain the necessary additional capital on a timely basis or on acceptable terms, if at all, to continue our operations and, to the extent available, to fund the development of our business. In any of such events, the continuation of our operations would be materially and adversely affected and we may have to cease conducting business.

 
As noted above, Apogee is in the process of attempting to secure sufficient financing to continue operations.  We have been working to obtain financing from outside investors for more than 24 months, but have not yet been successful.  In the interim, short-term debt financing provided by Apogee’s significant shareholders, including our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, and two other employees are being used to continue our operations and, to the extent possible, continue product development efforts.  Additionally, cost cutting measures, including salary reduction for non-PyraDerm employees, diminished pace of sensor development, deferral of capital expenditures, non-payment of professional and other services providers and reduced general spending have been instituted until such time as financing is secured, if ever.  If we are unable to obtain financing, we will be required to further curtail our operations or cease conducting business.  Given our current level of debt, we do not expect that our stockholders would receive any proceeds if we declare bankruptcy or seek to liquidate the Company.  As of March 31, 2009, we closed down operations of the Health Monitoring Product Group.  Costs associated with this cessation of operations as well as the termination of employees associated with this Group were not material.

 
 
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 

 
This document and the documents incorporated by reference herein contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Also, Apogee’s management may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing to investors, analysts, the media and others. Forward-looking statements express our expectations or predictions of future events or results. They are not guarantees and are subject to many risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events or results to be significantly different from those described in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements might include statements regarding one or more of the following:
 
·           anticipated financing activities;
 
·           anticipated strategic alliances or arrangements with development or marketing partners;
 
·           anticipated research and product development results;
 
·           projected development and commercialization timelines;
 
·           descriptions of plans or objectives of management for future operations, products or services;
 
·           forecasts of future economic performance; and
 
·           descriptions or assumptions underlying or relating to any of the above items.
 
Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts or events. They use words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “intend”, “opportunity”, “plan”, “potential”, “believe” or words of similar meaning. They may also use words such as “will”, “would”, “should”, “could” or “may”.
 
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of such statements. We do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this report to conform such statements to actual results except as required by law. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. You should carefully consider that information before you make an investment decision. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties identified in this report and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
 
ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the period ended March 31, 2009, our unregistered sales of equity securities were reported on Current Reports on Form 8-K.

ITEM 3 – DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

As of March 31, 2009, $1,690,000 was in default and accruing post-maturity interest. The promissory notes listed below now bear interest at 12%, the interest after maturity, are payable on demand, and are compounded monthly as a result of non-payment at maturity date.

 
David Spiegel
 
   
Amount
   
Accruing Post
Date of
Maturity
Maturity Interest
Promissory Note
Date
Interest at 12%
     
December 12, 2007
March 10, 2008
$150,000
February 21, 2008
August 19, 2008
100,000
March 20, 2008
September 16, 2008
100,000
April 1, 2008
September 28, 2008
50,000
May 15, 2008
November 11, 2008
50,000
June 16, 2008
December 13, 2008
65,000
June 18, 2008
December 15, 2008
50,000
July 15, 2008
January 11, 2009
50,000
July 28, 2008
January 24, 2009
50,000
August 12, 2008
February 8, 2009
35,000
August 27, 2008
February 23, 2009
35,000
September 5, 2008
March 4, 2009
35,000
Total
 
$770,000

 
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Herbert M. Stein
 
   
Amount
   
Accruing Post
Date of
Maturity
Maturity Interest
Promissory Note
Date
Interest at 12%
     
December 12, 2007
March 10, 2008
$250,000
February 21, 2008
August 19, 2008
100,000
March 20, 2008
September 16, 2008
50,000
April 1, 2008
September 28, 2008
50,000
May 15, 2008
November 11, 2008
50,000
June 16, 2008
December 13, 2008
35,000
June 18, 2008
December 15, 2008
40,000
July 15, 2008
January 11, 2009
30,000
July 28, 2008
January 24, 2009
50,000
August 12, 2008
February 8, 2009
35,000
August 27, 2008
February 23, 2009
35,000
September 5, 2008
March 4, 2009
35,000
Total
 
$760,000


Robert Schacter et al
   
Amount
   
Accruing Post
Date of
Maturity
Maturity Interest
Promissory Note
Date
Interest at 12%
September 5, 2008
March 4, 2009
$140,000


Others
   
Amount
   
Accruing Post
Date of
Maturity
Maturity Interest
Promissory Note
Date
Interest at 12%
July 28, 2008
January 24, 2009
$20,000



ITEM 4T – SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5 – OTHER INFORMATION

None.
 
 
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ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

(a)                Exhibits:
 

Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description
10.1+
 
Promissory Note dated as of January 6, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Spiegel.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, January 8, 2009.)
10.2+
 
Promissory Note dated as of January 6, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Annette Jaynes.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, January 8, 2009.)
10.3+
 
Promissory Note dated as of January 6, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Robert Schacter.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, January 8, 2009.)
10.4+
 
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, January 8, 2009.)
10.5+
 
Promissory Note dated as of January 8, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, January 12, 2009.)
10.6+
 
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, January 12, 2009.)
10.7+
 
Promissory Note dated as of February 2, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Herbert M. Stein.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, February 4, 2009.)
10.8+
 
Promissory Note dated as of February 2, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, February 4, 2009.)
10.9+
 
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, February 4, 2009.)
10.10+
 
Promissory Note dated as of February 17, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Herbert M. Stein.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, February 19, 2009.)
10.11+
 
Promissory Note dated as of February 17, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, February 19, 2009.)
10.12+
 
Promissory Note dated as of February 17, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Leo Spiegel.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, February 19, 2009.)
10.13+
 
Promissory Note dated as of February 17, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David B. Meyers.
10.14+
 
Promissory Note dated as of February 17, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Annette Jaynes.
10.15+
 
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, February 19, 2009.)
10.16+
 
Promissory Note dated as of March 19, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and David Spiegel.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, March 20, 2009.)
10.17+
 
Promissory Note dated as of March 19, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Herbert M. Stein.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, March 20, 2009.)
10.18+
 
Promissory Note dated as of March 19, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and TYJO Corporation Money Purchase Pension Plan.  (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, March 20, 2009.)
10.19+
 
Promissory Note dated as of March 19, 2009 by and between Apogee Technology, Inc. and Annette Jaynes.
10.90+
 
Form of Warrant. (Previously filed on a Current Report on Form 8-K, March 20, 2009.)
 
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Executive Officer.
 
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Financial Officer.
 
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
 

 
+ Previously filed as indicated.
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
 
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 

 
APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
   
Date: August 18, 2010
By:
/s/
Herbert M. Stein
 
 
Name: Herbert M. Stein
 
Title: Chairman of the Board,
 
President, Chief Executive Officer
 
(principal executive officer)
   
   
 
APOGEE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
   
Date: August 18, 2010
By:
/s/
Paul J. Murphy
 
 
Name: Paul J. Murphy
 
Title: Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance
 
(principal financial officer and principal accounting officer)
 
 
 
 
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