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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC
20549
 

FORM 10-Q
 

 

/X/
QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED September 30, 2010
 
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 001-32134
 
Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in Its Charter)
 
  ILLINOIS
  36-4197173
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
1011 CAMPUS DRIVE, MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS 60060
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(847) 549-6002
(Issuer's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant:  (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 of 15(d) of the Exchange Act o 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes [X]     No [  ]
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  (See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)

Large Accelerated Filer                                                    [  ]                      Accelerated Filer                                                      [  ]

Non-Accelerated Filer                                                      [  ]                      Smaller Reporting Company                                  [ x ]
           (do not check if Smaller Reporting Company)

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

At November 9, 2010, there were 8,000,814 shares of common stock outstanding.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

See Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-1.

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

The following discussion is intended to assist in understanding the financial condition and results of operations of Z Trim Holdings, Inc. You should read the following discussion along with our financial statements and related notes included in this Form 10-Q. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results, performance and achievements in 2010 and beyond may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward looking statements.


OVERVIEW
 
Z Trim is a functional food ingredient company which provides custom product solutions that help answer the food industry’s problems.  Z Trim’s revolutionary technology provides value-added ingredients across virtually all food industry categories.  Z Trim’s all-natural products, among other things,  help to reduce fat and calories, add fiber, provide shelf-stability, prevent oil migration, and add binding capacity – all without degrading the taste and texture of the final food products.  Perhaps most significantly, Z Trim’s products can help extend finished products, and thereby increase its customers’ gross margins.  Under the direction of new management since December 2007, Z Trim has focused its efforts and resources towards the manufacture, marketing and sales of its industry-changing products.

Z Trim, through an exclusive license to technology patented by the United States Department of Agriculture, has developed products that both reduce fat and add fiber, with the added benefit of maintaining taste and mouth-feel associated with full fat products.  The global market for Z Trim's line of products spans the entire food and nutritional beverage industry, including fat free,  low-fat, reduced fat and full fat, across meats, baked goods, dairy and non-dairy products, snacks, beverages, dressings, sauces and dips.

As our current facility is a prototype plant, being the first of its kind to produce our innovative products, we are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiencies and achieve economies of scale. We are currently re-designing the process to make use of newer separation technologies and thereby optimize plant capacity. In order to fully realize the potential of our business model, the Company will eventually need to move to a larger facility, enter into strategic partnerships, or find some other means to produce greater volumes of finished product.
 

Results of Operations

In the first nine months of 2010, our revenues increased by 36.6% from the first nine months of 2009.  The primary reason for the increase in sales was our ability to produce more product to meet increasing demand.  We are still in the process of making material changes to our production process to increase production substantially to meet customer demands.  We are actively and aggressively looking for additional equipment, and funding to purchase such equipment, to help meet our production requirements to meet customer demand.

Additionally, in the first nine months of 2010, our cost of goods sold increased by $562,107 or 46.4% to $1,773,446 in 2010 from $1,211,339 in 2009.   This increase was due primarily to increases in production as well as increases in direct labor, supervisor costs, utility cost, product analysis and testing, repairs and maintenance, and depreciation.

Significantly, cash flows used in operating activities increased by $1,418,630 or 85.6% to $3,076,543 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to $1,657,913 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2010, we had a cash balance of $40,321. Over the last several years, we have been funding our operations through the sale of both equity and debt securities. In the third quarter of 2010, we sold $300,000 worth of preferred stock.  In 2009, we sold $3,747,000 worth of convertible notes with $20,000 being converted to common stock in 2010.  In 2008, we sold $4,457,000 in convertible notes.  These notes are convertible at $1.00, and bear interest at 8% per year (See also Note 6 to our Financial Statements set forth herein).  The 2008 notes come due in 2010.  Since January 4, 2010, the 2008 investors have converted $3,697,000 in principle and $645,361 in interest, leaving $760,000 in principle outstanding. Several of the 2008 investors have extended their notes, three totaling $250,000 for ninety days and another for approximately one and a half years in the amount of $100,000.  As of September 30, 2010, one of the 2008 Notes has reached maturity and has not yet been redeemed by the Company because the Company and the Noteholder have engaged in oral discussions concerning a possible extension of the Noteholder’s Note, for how long and under what terms.  Should the Noteholder wish to redeem his Note, the Company has made arrangements for individuals who are Directors of the Company to purchase said Note under extension terms agreed upon by the Company and those individuals. As of September 30, 2010, this note is included in convertible notes payable, net of $2,511,500.

If our note holders choose not to convert the notes, we will either have to repay the notes, or reach an agreement with the note holders to extend the terms thereof.  As we continue to sustain operating losses, we will need to raise additional funds for working capital.
 
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RECENT MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS


SALES AND MANUFACTURING

Sales for the first nine months of 2010 are up 36.6% over the same period in 2009, and 47.2% for the third quarter of 2010 compared to the third quarter of 2009.  Our sales demand is currently greater than our production capacity.  We had ordered two pieces of equipment to help address our capacity issues.  Both pieces were to arrive in the second quarter.  In anticipation of receipt of the equipment, we began to ramp up our staff and make modifications to our production facility.  One of the pieces of equipment was not able to meet specifications, and the order was cancelled. Consequently, our costs of goods sold are higher than in previous quarters. We are actively pursuing additional equipment to help increase current production levels to meet demand.

The Company recorded, in the month of October 2010, its best manufacturing output in its history.  Manufacturing output in the month of October is 55% more than our average monthly output over the previous 9 months.


CAPITALIZATION
 
Convertible Notes
 
On January 15, 2010, we entered into a private placement subscription agreement with Brightline Ventures I, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company(the "purchaser" or "Brightline") pursuant to which we sold 130 units consisting of convertible notes and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $1,300,000. The Company has agreed to extend Brightline's right to invest an additional $1,200,000 on substantially similar terms until February 28, 2010. Each of the units (individually, a "Unit" and collectively, the "Units") consists of a $10,000 24-month senior secured promissory note (each a "Note" and collectively the "Notes") convertible at the rate of $1.00 per share into 10,000 shares of our common stock, $.00005 par value (the "Common Stock"), bearing interest at the rate of 8% per annum, which interest is accrued annually in Common Stock at the rate of $1.00 per share. The Notes will be secured by a first lien on all of our assets for so long as the Notes remain outstanding pursuant to the form of Security Agreement (the "Security Agreement"). The Notes are convertible into a total of 1,300,000 shares of Common Stock exclusive of interest. The interest is payable in additional shares of the Company's Common Stock, quarterly or upon maturity of the Notes. The Investors also received one five-year warrant for each Unit purchased, to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock per unit with an exercise price of $1.50 per share ("Warrants"). The total warrants issued to the purchasers were 1,950,000. The terms and conditions of the Units are substantially identical to the terms and conditions and constitute a part of the units previously sold by us in 2009 and reported on a Form 8-K filed by us on October 16, 2009 (the "2009 Units"). Total accrued interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is $73,512.
 
We also entered into registration rights agreements substantially similar to the registration rights agreement entered into with the purchasers of the 2008 Units pursuant to which we have agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the Common Stock underlying the Notes and the Warrants, with the exception that Brightline had agreed to suspend our obligation to do so until 45 days after we file our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  The Company filed its Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC on May 25, 2010, and the statement went effective on July 14, 2010.
 
Between January 1 and March 31, 2010, we entered into a series of private placement subscription agreements with accredited investors (the "purchasers") pursuant to which we sold 29.6 units consisting of convertible notes and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $296,000. Of the $296,000, 1.2 units were sold for an aggregate offering price of $12,000 in exchange for forgiveness of rent owed to our landlord. Each of the units (individually, a "Unit" and collectively, the "Units") consists of a $10,000 24-month senior secured promissory note (each a "Note" and collectively the "Notes") convertible at the rate of $1.00 per share into 10,000 shares of our common stock, $.00005 par value (the "Common Stock"), bearing interest at the rate of 8% per annum, which interest is accrued annually in Common Stock at the rate of $1.00 per share. The Notes will be secured by a first lien on all of our assets for so long as the Notes remain outstanding pursuant to the form of Security Agreement (the "Security Agreement"). The Notes are convertible into a total of 296,000 shares of Common Stock exclusive of interest. The interest is payable in additional shares of the Company's Common Stock, quarterly or upon maturity of the Notes. The Investors also received one five-year warrant for each Unit purchased, to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock per unit with an exercise price of $1.50 per share ("Warrants"). The total warrants issued to the purchasers were 444,000. The terms and conditions of the Units are substantially identical to the terms and conditions and constitute a part of the units previously sold by us in 2009 and reported on a Form 8-K filed by us on October 16, 2009 (the "2009 Units").  Total accrued interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is $12,359.
 
We also entered into registration rights agreements substantially similar to the registration rights agreement entered into with the purchasers of the 2008 Units pursuant to which we have agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the Common Stock underlying the Notes and the Warrants.  The Company filed its Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC on May 25, 2010, and the statement went effective on July 14, 2010.
 
Between April 1 and June 30, 2010, we entered into a series of private placement subscription agreements with accredited investors (the "purchasers") pursuant to which we sold 20 units consisting of convertible notes and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $200,000. Each of the units (individually, a "Unit" and collectively, the "Units") consists of a $10,000 24-month senior secured promissory note (each a "Note" and collectively the "Notes") convertible at the rate of $1.00 per share into 10,000 shares of our common stock, $.00005 par value (the "Common Stock"), bearing interest at the rate of 8% per annum, which interest is accrued annually in Common Stock at the rate of $1.00 per share. The Notes will be secured by a first lien on all of our assets for so long as the Notes remain outstanding pursuant to the form of Security Agreement (the "Security Agreement"). The Notes are convertible into a total of 200,000 shares of Common Stock exclusive of interest. The interest is payable in additional shares of the Company's Common Stock, quarterly or upon maturity of the Notes. The Investors also received one five-year warrant for each Unit purchased, to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock per unit with an exercise price of $1.50 per share ("Warrants"). The total warrants issued to the purchasers were 300,000. The terms and conditions of the Units are substantially identical to the terms and conditions and constitute a part of the units previously sold by us in 2009 and reported on a Form 8-K filed by us on October 16, 2009 (the "2009 Units").  Total accrued interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is $11,748.
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company did not sell any additional units.
 
We also entered into registration rights agreements substantially similar to the registration rights agreement entered into with the purchasers of the 2008 Units pursuant to which we have agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the Common Stock underlying the Notes and the Warrants. This registration statement was filed on May 25, 2010, and went effective on July 14, 2010.
 
The descriptions herein are qualified in their entirety by reference to the copies of the forms of the Subscription Agreement, the Warrant, and the Registration Rights Agreement which are attached as exhibits the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009.
 
We determined that all of the securities sold and issued in the private placement were exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act. We based this determination on the non-public manner in which we offered the securities and on the representations of the persons purchasing such securities, which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were "accredited investors" within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that each such person understood such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.
 
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Convertible Preferred Stock
 
 
Between June 3 and 7, 2010, we entered into 5 private placement subscription agreements with investors pursuant to which we sold 92.1 units consisting of Preferred Stock and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $921,000. Each of the units (individually, a "Unit" and collectively, the "Units") consists of 2,000 shares of the Series I 8% Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") at an Original Issue Price of $5.00 per share, with rights to: (i) a dividend which accrues cumulatively on a daily basis at the rate of 8% per annum of the Original Issue Price payable in shares of the Common Stock; (ii) conversion into such a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the Original Issue Price by the Conversion Price, initially, $1.00; (iii) a liquidation preference equal to the sum of the Original Issue Price and an amount equal to 8% of the Original Issue Price for each 12 months that passed since the date of issuance of any of the Preferred Stock; and (iv) mandatory redemption, by the Company, 24 months from the date of issuance of the Preferred Stock at a redemption price equal to the Original Issue Price plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. The dividend component on liquidation and redemption is payable in shares of the Common Stock of the Company. Payment of the dividend, mandatory redemption and any provisions requiring payment on the Preferred Stock are deferred until the 2008 Notes due in 2010 and the 2009 Notes due in 2011 and 2012 are paid in full. Such deferral, even if the maturity dates on the Notes are extended, will not constitute a default under the Preferred Stock terms. The Preferred Stock terms may be amended by the Company and the consent of the holders of the majority of the outstanding shares and such majority may also waive an adjustment to the Conversion Price.
 
 
The Preferred Stock is convertible into a total of 921,000 shares of Common Stock. The Investors also received one five-year warrant for each Unit purchased, to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock per unit with an exercise price of $1.50 per share ("Warrants"). The total warrants issued to the investors were 1,381,500. Brightline Ventures I, LLC, invested $782,000 of the total amount set forth in the preceding paragraph. Current Z Trim Director Edward Smith, III, is a managing partner of Brightline Capital Management, LLC, which is the investment manager of Brightline Ventures I, LLC. Further, current Z Trim Director Morris Garfinkle invested $30,000 of the total amount set forth in the preceding paragraph.
 
 
On September 7, 2010, we entered into private placement subscription agreement with Brightline, and sold 30.0 units consisting of Preferred Stock and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $300,000.  The Preferred Stock is convertible into a total of 300,000 shares of Common Stock.  Brightline received 450,000 warrants with an exercise price of $1.50 per share.
 
 
As of September 30, 2010, the Company accrued dividends of $25,508 compared to $0 as of December 31, 2009.
 
 
We also entered into registration rights agreements pursuant to which we have agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the Common Stock underlying the Preferred Stock and Warrants.  This registration statement was filed on July 29, 2010, and went effective on August 6, 2010.
 
Between October 13 and November 12, 2010, we entered into private placement subscription agreements with Brightline, and sold 22.6 Units consisting of Preferred Stock and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $226,000, under the same terms and conditions as set forth above.  The Preferred Stock is convertible into a total of 226,000 shares of Common Stock, and Brightline received an additional 339,000 warrants with an exercise price of $1.50 per share.
 

 
 
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SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDING September 30, 2010 COMPARED TO THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDING September 30, 2009

Revenues

Revenues increased 47.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $150,050 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 to $220,863.  Revenues increased 36.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to $602,252 from $440,979.  The increase in product revenue was primarily due to the increase in Z Trim products sales to large food processors.  The following table provides a breakdown of the revenues for the periods indicated:

                                                 Three Months ending September 30,
                                                     2010                                            2009
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           Products                       $ 220,863                                                                                     $ 150,050
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        Total Revenues               $ 220,863                                                                                    $ 150,050
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                                                 Nine Months ending September 30,
                                                     2010                                                                                        2009
                                                   ---------                                                                                           --------
           Products                       $ 602,252                                                                                     $ 440,979
                                                --------------                                                                                      -----------
        Total Revenues              $ 602,252                                                                                     $ 440,979
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Operating expenses

Operating expenses consist of payroll and related costs, stock option and warrant expense, insurance, occupancy expenses, professional fees, and general operating expenses.   Total operating expenses increased by $466,288 or 54.7% for the three months ending September 30, 2010 from $852,999 for the three months ending September 30, 2009 to $1,319,287. The increase in operating expenses is attributed to higher costs in stock option expense, which is a non-cash expense. Total operating expenses increased by $1,984,884 or 54.6% for the nine months ending September 30, 2010 to $5,623,409 from $3,638,525.  The increase in operating expenses is attributable to higher research and development cost ($79,300), stock option expense ($1,773,618), investors relations ($523,464), and director fees ($153,970), offset by decreases of warrants expense ($526,454) and audit fees ($21,384). On a cash basis, operating expenses increased by 7.5% for the nine months ending September 30, 2010 to $2,349,689 from $2,186,281.  This increase in cash expenditures was primarily due to increases in employment recruitment expense ($93,618), travel and lodging expenses for our sales staff ($29,340) and cash fees to our investor relations firm ($33,464).

 
Other income (expense)

Total other income (expense) for the three months ending on September 30, 2010 was $52,336  compared to other expense of ($118,173) for the three months ending on September 30, 2009.  The decrease of $170,510  to other expense was due to the decrease of change in Fair Value-Derivatives of $423,516, Loss on Derivative of $240,495 offset by an increase to Interest Expense-Note Payable of $441,554 and a Settlement Loss of $47,140.

Total other income for the nine months ending September 30, 2010 was $769,471 compared to other (expense) of ($2,623,367)) for the nine months ending on September 30, 2009.  The decrease of other (expense) of $3,392,838 to other income was due to (a) change in fair value-derivative of $4,709,757, (b) Loss on Derivative of $550,660, and (c) a transfer of short-term debt to our equity offering (60,000 shares of common stock plus 90,000 warrants) of $195,608 offset by increases in the interest expense of note payable of ($1,980,861), Liquidated Damages of ($30,928) and a Settlement Loss of ($47,140).
 
Net loss

The Company incurred a net loss of $1,695,829 for the three months ending on September 30, 2010 or $(.24) per share, compared to the net loss of $1,279,804 for the three months ending on September 30, 2009 or $(.46) per share.

The Company incurred a net loss of $6,025,132 for the nine months ending on September 30, 2010 or $(1.28) per share, compared to the net loss of $7,032,252 for the nine months ending on September 30, 2009 or $(2.60) per share.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 COMPARED TO THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

At September 30, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents, of $40,321 compared to $69,443 at September 30, 2009.

Net cash used by operating activities increased by 85.6% to $3,076,543 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 as compared to $1,657,913 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Net cash used by investing activities was $240,959, inclusive of an offset for proceeds from sales of fixed assets of $73,800 for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, as compared to $216,205 inclusive of proceeds from sales of fixed assets of $97,000 for the quarter ending September 30, 2009. The increase was due to the purchase of additional equipment for our manufacturing plant.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $3,033,039 for the quarter ended September 30, 2010, compared to $1,350,865 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  The company sold convertible debt or preferred stock and warrants through private placement offerings, for all such cash in the periods reported.

As of September 30, 2010, our cash balance was $40,321.  To successfully grow our business, we must improve our cash position through greater sales of our product lines, increase the productivity of the production process, as well as raise additional capital through a combination of public or private equity offerings, strategic alliances or debt financing to allow us to make necessary changes to our plant and to provide working capital until we achieve profitability.  The Company estimates that it will take from 15 to 21 months to achieve profitability.  The Company does not expect or anticipate that its concerns over its ability to continue as a going concern will have any impact on its ability to raise capital from internal and external sources.

 
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.


CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain information set forth in this report contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. Forward looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues or performance, capital expenditures, and financing needs and other information that is not historical information. When used in this report, the words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes" and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Additional forward-looking statements may be made by us from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral and whether made by us or on our behalf, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

Our forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and are believed by us to have a reasonable basis, including without limitation, our examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties, but there can be no assurance that our expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved or accomplished. Our forward-looking statements apply only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by or underlying the forward-looking statements contained in this report. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our history of operating losses, lack thus far of significant market acceptance of our products, the fact that we may dilute existing shareholders through additional stock issuances, our reliance on our intellectual property, and the potential negative effects of manipulation in the trading of our common stock. Those risks and certain other uncertainties are discussed in more detail in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and our subsequent filings with the SEC. There may also be other factors, including those discussed elsewhere in this report that may cause our actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf should be considered in light of these factors.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF MARKET RISKS

There are no material changes in the market risks faced by us from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.


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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined) in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(c) and 15d – 15(e)).  Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered in this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer do not expect that our disclosure controls or internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. Although our disclosure controls and procedures were designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and our principal executive and financial officer have determined that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective at doing so, a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented if there exists in an individual a desire to do so. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
 
Furthermore, smaller reporting companies face additional limitations. Smaller reporting companies employ fewer individuals and find it difficult to properly segregate duties. Often, one or two individuals control every aspect of the Company's operation and are in a position to override any system of internal control. Additionally, smaller reporting companies tend to utilize general accounting software packages that lack a rigorous set of software controls.

Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.  We have identified the following material weaknesses:

 
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As of September 30, 2010, we did not maintain effective controls over the control environment.  Specifically, we have not developed and effectively communicated to our employees our accounting policies and procedures.  This has resulted in inconsistent practices.   Since these entity level programs have a pervasive effect across the organization, management has determined that these circumstances constitute a material weakness.

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As of September 30, 2010, we did not maintain effective controls over financial statement disclosure. Specifically, controls were not designed and in place to ensure that all disclosures required were originally addressed in our financial statements.   Accordingly, management has determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness.

This control deficiency could result in a misstatement in the aforementioned reporting that would result in a material misstatement to our annual or interim financial statements that would not be prevented or detected.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting through the date of this report or during the quarter ended September 30, 2010, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Corrective Action

Management plans to provide future investments in the continuing education of our accounting and financial professionals.

 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

On July 7, 2007, the Company was served with a complaint by Joseph Sanfilippo and James Cluck for violation of the Consumer Fraud Act and is seeking damages in excess of $200,000.  Management believes that the allegations are frivolous and wholly without merit and will vigorously defend the claim. The Company is currently litigating the matter in the Circuit Court, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois.  The Company currently has a Motion for Continuance. Thus, the outcome is unknown as of the report date.

On August 4, 2009, the Company was served with a complaint by Daniel Caravette, alleging the Company breached the parties’ settlement agreement dated April 24, 2008 and seeking damages in excess of $75,000.  The was tried in September of 2010 before the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial District, Lake County, Illinois. On November 3, 2010, the Court awarded a non-final judgment in favor of Mr. Caravette in the amount of $47,139.81, and continued the case for further matters to December 7, 2010.  The Company is considering an appeal of this award. As of September 30, 2010, the settlement liability is included in accrued expenses of $674,884.
 
ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A Risk Factors in our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2009.

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

See Note 9 to the Financial Statements below.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

NONE

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

NONE

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

A list of the exhibits required to be filed as part of this report are presented in the Exhibit Index.

                                   SIGNATURES

     In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized as of November 15, 2010.

                                Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.

                                By: /s/ Steven J. Cohen
                                --------------------------
                                Steven J. Cohen
                                Director, and
                                Chief Executive Officer

     In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities as of November 15, 2010.

/s/ Steven J. Cohen
----------------------
Steven J. Cohen
Director and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)

/s/ Brian Chaiken
--------------------
Brian Chaiken
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial
or accounting officer)
 
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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT NO.                       DESCRIPTION

3(i)
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Z Trim Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3(i) to the Company's Form 10-K filed on April 9, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference).

3(ii)
Bylaws of Z Trim Holdings, Inc., as amended (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10-SB, Exhibit 3(ii) to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 2, 2007, and as Exhibit 3(ii) to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).

3(iii)
Amendment to Bylaws of Z Trim Holdings, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on September 23, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
 
 
4.1
Specimen Certificate for common stock (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 10-SB filed on August 21, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference).

10.1
Steve Cohen Employment Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Form 10-QSB for the quarter ending June 20, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.2
Brian Chaiken Employment Agreement, dated October 17, 2007 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 10-KSB filed on April 14, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).

10.3
Z Trim Holdings, Inc. 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (filed as Appendix C to the Z Trim's Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting conducted on June 16, 2004 and approved by its Shareholders on that date and incorporated herein by reference).


31.1*
Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*
Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1*
Statement Under Oath of Principal Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2*
Statement Under Oath of Principal Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

----------------------
*Filed herewith

 
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
       
                     
                   
PAGE
                     
Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and December 31, 2009
 
F-1
                     
Consolidated Statements of Operations for six and three months ended as of September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
    F-3
                     
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as of September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
 
F-4
 
               
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
 
F-5
 
 
10

 
 

 
 

Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
       
BALANCE SHEET
       
         
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 and DECEMBER 31, 2009
       
         
         
         
 
 
ASSETS
     
         
         
   
(Unaudited)
   
   
9/30/2010
 
12/31/2009
         
Current Assets
       
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 $                       40,321
 
 $                    324,784
Accounts receivable
 
                        180,082
 
                          96,024
Inventory
 
                          84,749
 
                        118,979
Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
                        127,982
 
                          97,802
        Prepaid Loan  Cost , Net
 
                          10,614
 
                        368,171
         
Total current assets
 
                        443,748
 
                    1,005,760
         
Property and equipment, net
 
                    3,119,003
 
                    3,545,344
         
         
Other Assets
       
Deposits
 
                          15,003
 
                          15,003
         
Total other assets
 
                          15,003
 
                          15,003
         
TOTAL ASSETS
 
 $                 3,577,754
 
 $                 4,566,107
 

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-1

 
 

 


Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
       
BALANCE SHEET
       
         
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 and DECEMBER 31, 2009
       
         
         
         
LIABILITIES & CONVERTIBLE, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
         
         
   
(Unaudited)
   
   
9/30/2010
 
12/31/2009
         
Current Liabilities
       
Accounts payable
 
 $                    420,242
 
 $                    373,841
Dividends payable
 
                          25,508
 
0
Accrued expenses and other
 
                        674,884
 
                        700,830
Accrued Liquidated Damages
 
                        111,028
 
                          80,100
        Derivative Liabilities
 
                    7,592,678
 
                  10,285,578
        Convertible Notes Payable, Net
 
                    2,511,500
 
                    4,008,950
Total Current Liabilities
 
                  11,335,840
 
                  15,449,299
         
Long Term Liabilities
       
             Convertible Notes Payable, Net
 
                        389,739
 
0
Total Long Term Liabilities
 
                        389,739
 
0
         
Total Liabilities
 
                  11,725,579
 
                  15,449,299
         
         
Commitment & Contingencies
       
  Convertible, Redeemable Preferred Stock
       
  Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 5,000,000 shares;
       
  issued and outstanding 244,200 and 0 shares, September 30, 2010
     
  and December 31, 2009  respectively
 
1,221,000
 
0
  Discount on Preferred Stock
 
(1,082,881)
 
0
    Net Preferred Stock
 
138,119
 
0
         
Total Commitment & Contingencies
 
138,119
 
0
         
         
Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
       
Common stock, $0.00005 par value; authorized 200,000,000
       
shares; issued and outstanding 7,925,823 and
       
2,806,878 shares, September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
 
                                396
 
                                140
respectively
       
Additional paid-in capital
 
                  83,741,198
 
                  75,119,074
Accumulated deficit
 
                (92,027,538)
 
                (86,002,406)
         
Total Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
 
                   (8,285,944)
 
                (10,883,192)
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES & CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 $                 3,577,754
 
 $                 4,566,107
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-2

 
 

 

Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
               
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
               
   
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30
     
September 30
   
   
2010
 
2009
 
2010
 
2009
REVENUES:
               
  Products
 
 $     220,863
 
 $     150,050
 
 $     602,252
 
 $     440,979
    Total revenues
 
        220,863
 
        150,050
 
        602,252
 
        440,979
                 
COST OF REVENUES:
               
  Products
 
        649,741
 
        458,682
 
     1,773,446
 
     1,211,339
    Total cost of revenues
 
        649,741
 
        458,682
 
     1,773,446
 
     1,211,339
                 
GROSS MARGIN
 
      (428,878)
 
      (308,632)
 
   (1,171,194)
 
      (770,360)
                 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
               
Selling, general and administrative
 
     1,319,287
 
        843,536
 
     5,583,050
 
     3,511,873
Loss/(Gain) on asset disposals, net
 
                  -
 
            9,463
 
          40,359
 
        126,651
    Total operating expenses
 
     1,319,287
 
        852,999
 
     5,623,409
 
     3,638,524
                 
OPERATING LOSS
 
   (1,748,165)
 
   (1,161,631)
 
   (6,794,603)
 
   (4,408,884)
                 
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
               
Rental and other income
 
342
 
220
 
397
 
3,826
Interest income
 
115
 
0
 
1,222
 
226
Interest expense
 
0
 
(2,456)
 
(7)
 
(5,683)
Finance charge
 
(7,500)
 
0
 
(7,500)
   
Interest expense - Note Payable
 
(1,067,492)
 
(625,938)
 
(3,495,999)
 
(1,515,138)
Liquidated Damages
 
0
 
0
 
(30,928)
 
0
Derivative  (loss) gain
 
1,174,011
 
510,001
 
4,355,060
 
(910,990)
Loss on Conversion of Note Payable
 
0
 
0
 
(5,634)
 
0
Settlement (loss) gain
 
(47,140)
 
0
 
(47,140)
 
(195,608)
    Total other income (expenses)
 
          52,336
 
      (118,173)
 
        769,471
 
   (2,623,367)
                 
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
 
 $(1,695,829)
 
 $(1,279,804)
 
 $(6,025,132)
 
 $(7,032,251)
                 
NET LOSS
 
 $(1,695,829)
 
 $(1,279,804)
 
 $(6,025,132)
 
 $(7,032,251)
                 
Net Loss per Share from continuing operations
               
 - Basic and Diluted
 
 $         (0.24)
 
 $         (0.46)
 
 $         (1.28)
 
 $         (2.60)
Net Loss per Share - Basic and Diluted
 
 $         (0.24)
 
 $         (0.46)
 
 $         (1.28)
 
 $         (2.60)
                 
Weighted Average Number of Shares Basic and Diluted
 
     6,935,971
 
     2,756,686
 
     4,715,246
 
     2,705,827
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-3

 
 

 

Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
     
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
     
       
       
 
(Unaudited)
 
(Unaudited)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
2010
 
2009
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
     
Net loss
                  (6,025,132)
 
                  (7,032,252)
Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing operations to
     
net cash used in operating activities:
     
Depreciation
626,941
 
720,760
Loss on asset disposal
40,359
 
126,651
Change in  Derivative Liability, net of bifurcation
(4,355,060)
 
910,990
Stock based compensation
2,339,461
 
565,844
Stock based compensation - warrants
0
 
526,454
Shares issued for director fees
234,000
 
46,201
Shares and Warrants issued for debt
0
 
195,608
Shares & Warrants issued for Services
490,000
 
6,263
Interest Charge on BCF
2,592,199
 
840,313
Loan Cost Amortization
357,557
 
375,014
Loss on conversion of NP
5,634
 
0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
     
Accounts receivable
(84,058)
 
103,612
Inventory
34,230
 
72,602
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(30,180)
 
(23,120)
Increase/(Decrease) in:
     
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
666,578
 
907,147
Accrued Liquidated Damages
30,928
 
0
       
CASH USED FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES
                  (3,076,543)
 
                  (1,657,913)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
     
Purchase of Fixed Assets
                     (314,759)
 
                     (313,205)
Proceeds from asset disposals
                         73,800
 
                         97,000
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
                     (240,959)
 
                     (216,205)
       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITES
     
Borrowing on debt
                    1,796,000
 
                    1,346,500
Proceeds from sale of preferred stock
                    1,221,000
 
0
Proceeds from sale of common stock
                         16,039
 
                           4,365
CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
                    3,033,039
 
                    1,350,865
NET (DECREASE)INCREASE IN CASH
                     (284,463)
 
                     (523,253)
       
CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
                       324,784
 
                       592,696
       
CASH AT THE QUARTER  ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                         40,321
 
                         69,443
       
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
     
       
Issuance of common stock for issuance of stock
     
        Cash less exercise of warrants
                                11
   
        Note Payable conversion
                    4,363,123
   
        Discount on convertible debentures
                    1,796,000
 
                    1,871,500
        Discount on preferred stock
                    1,188,749
   
        Amortization on preferred stock
                       105,868
   
        Change in derivative liability due to exercise of warrants
                       372,462
   
        Change in derivative liability due to conversion of NP
                       938,671
   
        Dividends Payable
                         25,508
   
        Transfer from Deposit on Fixed Assets to Construction in Progress
   
                       240,000
        Cummulative Effect - Adoption of derivative value
   
                    2,129,951
        Convertible Debr issued for settlement of AP
   
                       525,000
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
F-4

 
 

 

Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
 
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Nature of Business
 
Z Trim Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) manufactures a line of functional food ingredients that can be used to reduce costs, manage moisture, replace fats and deliver fiber to a wide variety of foods.  The Company’s products can be used by food manufacturers and processors, restaurants, schools, and the general public worldwide. The Company continues to explore all available options for its other Z Trim technologies and related assets.
 
The Company owns an exclusive license to Z Trim, a natural, agriculture-based functional food ingredient.
 
A summary of significant accounting policies follows.
 
Presentation of Interim Information

The financial information at September 30, 2010 is unaudited, but includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that the Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of the financial information set forth herein, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, such information does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
The results for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2010 may not be indicative of results for the year ending December 31, 2010 or any future periods.

Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) requires management to make certain 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 the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
The Company generally recognizes product revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is probable. In instances where the final acceptance of the product is specified by the customer, revenue is deferred until all acceptance criteria have been met. No provisions were established for estimated product returns and allowances based on the Company’s historical experience.
 
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
 
Management of the Company makes judgments as to its ability to collect outstanding receivables and provide allowances for the portion of receivables when collection becomes doubtful. Provisions are made based upon a specific review of all significant outstanding invoices. For those invoices not specifically reviewed, provisions are provided at differing rates, based upon the age of the receivable. In determining these percentages, management analyzes its historical collection experience and current economic trends. If the historical data the Company uses to calculate the allowance for doubtful accounts does not reflect the future ability to collect outstanding receivables, additional provisions for doubtful accounts may be needed and the future results of operations could be materially affected.  As of September 30, 2010 the allowance for doubtful accounts is $0.
 
Accounting for Derivative Instruments
 
All derivatives have been recorded on the balance sheet at fair value based on the lattice model calculation. These derivatives, including embedded derivatives in the Company’s warrants and its Convertible 8% Senior Secured Notes issued in 2010 and 2009, which have reset provisions to the exercise price and conversion price if the Company issues equity or other derivatives at a price less than the exercise price set forth in such warrants and notes, are separately valued and accounted for on the Company’s balance sheet. Fair values for exchange traded securities and derivatives are based on quoted market prices. Where market prices are not readily available, fair values are determined using market based pricing models incorporating readily observable market data and requiring judgment and estimates.
 
Lattice Valuation Model
 
The Company valued the conversion features and warrants in their convertible notes using a lattice valuation model, with the assistance of a valuation consultant. The lattice model values these instruments based on a probability weighted discounted cash flow model. The Company uses the model to develop a set of potential scenarios. Probabilities of each scenario occurring during the remaining term of the debentures are determined based on management's projections. These probabilities are used to create a cash flow projection over the term of the instruments and determine the probability that the projected cash flow will be achieved. A discounted weighted average cash flow for each scenario is then calculated and compared to the discounted cash flow of the instruments without the compound embedded derivative in order to determine a value for the compound embedded derivative.
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
 
F-5
 
 
 

 
Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
 
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

Fair value of financial instruments
 
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and long-term debt. The estimated fair value of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of long-term debt also approximates fair value since their terms are similar to those in the lending market for comparable loans with comparable risks. None of these instruments are held for trading purposes.
 
The Company utilizes various types of financing to fund its business needs, including convertible debt with warrants attached. The Company reviews its warrants and conversion features of securities issued as to whether they are freestanding or contain an embedded derivative and, if so, whether they are classified as a liability at each reporting period until the amount is settled and reclassified into equity with changes in fair value recognized in current earnings. At September 30, 2010, the Company had convertible debt and warrants to purchase common stock, the fair values of which are classified as a liability. Some of these units have embedded conversion features that are treated as a discount on the notes. Such financial instruments are initially recorded at fair value and amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt using the effective interest method.
 
Inputs used in the valuation to derive fair value are classified based on a fair value hierarchy which distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and an entity’s own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:
 
·  
Level one — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
 
·  
Level two — Inputs other than level one inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
 
·  
Level three — Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions, which are developed by the reporting entity and reflect those assumptions that a market participant would use
 
Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter. The Company’s only asset or liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis is its derivative liability associated with the units consisting of convertible debt and warrants to purchase common stock (discussed above). The Company classifies the fair value of these warrants under level three. The fair value of the derivative liability at September 30, 2010 was $7,592,678 compared to $10,285,577 as of December 31, 2009.
 
Concentrations
 
Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with several financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and therefore bear minimal risk.
 
Inventory
 
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out method.
 
Property and Equipment
 
Property and equipment are stated at cost.  Maintenance and repair costs are expensed as incurred.  Depreciation is calculated on the accelerated and straight-line methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives of five to ten years are used for machinery and equipment, office equipment and furniture, and automobile. Estimated useful lives of up to five years are used for computer equipment and related software. Depreciation and amortization of leasehold improvements are computed using the term of the lease.
 
Intangible Assets
 
Intangible assets were carried at the purchased cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization was computed over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally from fifteen to twenty years.
 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
 
Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Determination of recoverability is based on an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of an impairment loss for long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the fair value of the asset. Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.
 
Income Taxes
 
The Company and its subsidiaries are included in the consolidated federal income tax return filed by the Parent.  The amount of current and deferred taxes payable or refundable is recognized as of the date of the financial statements, utilizing currently enacted tax laws and rates.  Deferred tax expenses or benefits are recognized in the financial statements for the changes in deferred tax liabilities or assets between years.
 
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred.  The amount for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was $3,679.  The amount for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $2,917.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2010  the advertising costs were $4,953 and at September 30, 2009 the costs were $8,452.
 
Income (Loss) Per Common Share
 
Basic net income (loss) per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding and, when diluted, potential shares from options and warrants to purchase common stock using the treasury stock method. Diluted net loss per common share does not differ from basic net loss per common share since potential shares of common stock are anti-dilutive for all periods presented.
 
Cashless Exercise of Warrants
 
The Company has issued warrants to purchase common stock where the holder is entitled to exercise the warrant via a cashless exercise, when the exercise price is less than the fair value of the common stock. The Company accounts for the issuance of common stock on the cashless exercise of warrants on a net basis.
 
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Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE 1 – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)
 
Stock Based Compensation

The Company estimates the fair value of share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including stock options, restricted stock and employee stock purchases related to employee stock purchase plans, on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as an expense ratably over the requisite service periods.  We estimate the fair value of each share-based award using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes model is highly complex and dependent on key estimates by management. The estimates with the greatest degree of subjective judgment are the estimated lives of the stock-based awards and the estimated volatility of our stock price. The Company recognized pre-tax compensation expense related to stock options of $2,339,462 and $565,844 the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
 
Reverse Split
 
Effective February 6, 2009, we had a 30 to 1 reverse stock split.  All information in this Form 10-Q has been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split as it took place as of the earliest period presented.

New Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new revenue recognition standards for arrangements with multiple deliverables, where certain of those deliverables are non-software related. The new standards permit entities to initially use management’s best estimate of selling price to value individual deliverables when those deliverables do not have Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value or when third-party evidence is not available. Additionally, these new standards modify the manner in which the transaction consideration is allocated across the separately identified deliverables by no longer permitting the residual method of allocating arrangement consideration. These new standards are effective for annual periods ending after June 15, 2010 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
 
 In June 2009, the FASB issued guidance establishing the Codification as the source of authoritative U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U. S. GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by non-governmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. The Codification supersedes all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. The FASB will no longer issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions, or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, the FASB will issue Accounting Standards Updates, which will serve only to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance and provide the bases for conclusions on changes in the Codification. All content in the Codification carries the same level of authority, and the U.S. GAAP hierarchy was modified to include only two levels of U.S. GAAP: authoritative and non-authoritative. The Codification is effective for the Company’s interim and annual periods beginning with the Company’s year ending December 31, 2009. Adoption of the Codification affected disclosures in the Consolidated Financial Statements by eliminating references to previously issued accounting literature, such as SFASs, EITFs and FSPs.
 
 In June 2009, the FASB issued amended standards for determining whether to consolidate a variable interest entity. These new standards amend the evaluation criteria to identify the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and require ongoing reassessment of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of the variable interest entity. The provisions of the new standards are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after November 15, 2009 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of the new standards will not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
 
 The Emerging Issue Task Force released a pronouncement related to determining whether an instrument (or imbedded Feature) is indexed to an entity’s own stock.  This became effective for the Company on March 31, 2009.  The Company’s warrants and its Convertible 8% Senior Secured Notes issued in 2008 have reset provisions to the exercise price and conversion price if the Company issues equity or other derivatives at a price less than the exercise price set forth in such warrants and notes.  The adoption of the pronouncement on January 1, 2009, the company recorded a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle resulting in a reclassification of the Company’s outstanding warrants from stockholders’ equity to liabilities, which required the warrants to be fair valued at each reporting period, with the changes in fair value recognized in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.  At September 30, 2010, the Company recorded a derivative liability of $7,592,678, a change in the fair value – derivative liability of $4,349,426 which included a loss on derivative of $362,400.
 
 
NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN
 
The Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.  In the near term, the Company expects operating costs to continue to exceed funds generated from operations.  As a result, the Company expects to continue to incur operating losses and may not have enough capital to grow its business in the future.  The Company can give no assurance that it will achieve profitability or be capable of sustaining profitable operations.  As a result, operations in the near future are expected to continue to use working capital.

To successfully grow the business, the Company must decrease its cash outflows, improve its cash position and its revenue base, and succeed in its ability to raise additional capital through a combination of primarily public or private equity offerings or strategic alliances.

The Company is currently in the process of obtaining additional financing for its current operations – See information on current financing in Note 7 herein below.
 
NOTE 3 – INVENTORY
 
At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, inventory consists of the following:
 
 
9/30/2010
 
12/31/2009
Raw materials
 $      33,513
 
 $      23,773
Packaging
            3,743
 
            1,010
Work-in-process
         16,837
 
            7,437
Finished goods
         26,436
 
         80,299
Other Inventory
            4,220
 
            6,461
  Total inventory
 $      84,749
 
 $    118,979
 
F-7

 
 

 

Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
 
NOTE 4 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
 
At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, property and equipment, net consists of the following:
   
9/30/2010
 
12/31/2009
Production, engineering and other equipment
 
$5,707,182
 
$5,651,279
Leasehold improvements
 
2,901,002
 
2,822,834
Office equipment and furniture
 
577,226
 
577,226
Computer equipment and related software
 
140,246
 
140,246
Construction in process - Equipment
 
19,620
 
72,177
   
$9,345,276
 
$9,263,762
Accumulated depreciation
 
($6,226,273)
 
($5,718,418)
Property and equipment, net
 
$3,119,003
 
$3,545,344
 
Depreciation expense was $236,231 and $200,665 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 respectively.  Depreciation expense was $626,941 and $720,761 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 respectively. During 2010, the Company sold equipment with a net book value of $114,160 for a total of $73,800. The Company recognized a loss of $40,359 with respect to such sale of equipment. During 2009, the Company sold an unused piece of bottling equipment for $90,000 and misc equipment for $7,000. The Company recognized a loss with respect to such equipment of $126,651.
 
 
NOTE 5 – ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER
 
At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 accrued expenses consist of the following:
 
 
9/30/2010
 
12/31/2009
 
Accrued legal
 $                  623
 
 $
0
Accrued payroll and taxes
                  9,057
   
4,787
Accrued Settlements
                47,140
   
0
Accrued Interest
              488,550
   
575,357
Accrued expenses and other
              129,514
   
120,686
Total accrued expenses & other
 $           674,884
 
 $
700,830

F-8
 
 
 

 
Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE 6 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
 
 
Private Placement Offerings
 
On January 15, 2010, we entered into a private placement subscription agreement with Brightline Ventures I, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company(the "purchaser" or "Brightline") pursuant to which we sold 130 units consisting of convertible notes and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $1,300,000. The Company has agreed to extend Brightline's right to invest an additional $1,200,000 on substantially similar terms until February 28, 2010. Each of the units (individually, a "Unit" and collectively, the "Units") consists of a $10,000 24-month senior secured promissory note (each a "Note" and collectively the "Notes") convertible at the rate of $1.00 per share into 10,000 shares of our common stock, $.00005 par value (the "Common Stock"), bearing interest at the rate of 8% per annum, which interest is accrued annually in Common Stock at the rate of $1.00 per share. The Notes will be secured by a first lien on all of our assets for so long as the Notes remain outstanding pursuant to the form of Security Agreement (the "Security Agreement"). The Notes are convertible into a total of 1,300,000 shares of Common Stock exclusive of interest. The interest is payable in additional shares of the Company's Common Stock, quarterly or upon maturity of the Notes. The Investors also received one five-year warrant for each Unit purchased, to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock per unit with an exercise price of $1.50 per share ("Warrants"). The total warrants issued to the purchasers were 1,950,000. The terms and conditions of the Units are substantially identical to the terms and conditions and constitute a part of the units previously sold by us in 2009 and reported on a Form 8-K filed by us on October 16, 2009 (the "2009 Units"). Total accrued interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is $73,512.
 
We also entered into registration rights agreements substantially similar to the registration rights agreement entered into with the purchasers of the 2008 Units pursuant to which we have agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the Common Stock underlying the Notes and the Warrants, with the exception that Brightline had agreed to suspend our obligation to do so until 45 days after we file our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.  The Company filed its Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC on May 25, 2010, and the statement went effective on July 14, 2010.
 
Between January 1 and March 31, 2010, we entered into a series of private placement subscription agreements with accredited investors (the "purchasers") pursuant to which we sold 29.6 units consisting of convertible notes and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $296,000. Of the $296,000, 1.2 units were sold for an aggregate offering price of $12,000 in exchange for forgiveness of rent owed to our landlord. Each of the units (individually, a "Unit" and collectively, the "Units") consists of a $10,000 24-month senior secured promissory note (each a "Note" and collectively the "Notes") convertible at the rate of $1.00 per share into 10,000 shares of our common stock, $.00005 par value (the "Common Stock"), bearing interest at the rate of 8% per annum, which interest is accrued annually in Common Stock at the rate of $1.00 per share. The Notes will be secured by a first lien on all of our assets for so long as the Notes remain outstanding pursuant to the form of Security Agreement (the "Security Agreement"). The Notes are convertible into a total of 296,000 shares of Common Stock exclusive of interest. The interest is payable in additional shares of the Company's Common Stock, quarterly or upon maturity of the Notes. The Investors also received one five-year warrant for each Unit purchased, to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock per unit with an exercise price of $1.50 per share ("Warrants"). The total warrants issued to the purchasers were 444,000. The terms and conditions of the Units are substantially identical to the terms and conditions and constitute a part of the units previously sold by us in 2009 and reported on a Form 8-K filed by us on October 16, 2009 (the "2009 Units").  Total accrued interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is $12,359.
 
Between April 1 and June 30, 2010, we entered into a series of private placement subscription agreements with accredited investors (the "purchasers") pursuant to which we sold 20 units consisting of convertible notes and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $200,000. Each of the units (individually, a "Unit" and collectively, the "Units") consists of a $10,000 24-month senior secured promissory note (each a "Note" and collectively the "Notes") convertible at the rate of $1.00 per share into 10,000 shares of our common stock, $.00005 par value (the "Common Stock"), bearing interest at the rate of 8% per annum, which interest is accrued annually in Common Stock at the rate of $1.00 per share. The Notes will be secured by a first lien on all of our assets for so long as the Notes remain outstanding pursuant to the form of Security Agreement (the "Security Agreement"). The Notes are convertible into a total of 200,000 shares of Common Stock exclusive of interest. The interest is payable in additional shares of the Company's Common Stock, quarterly or upon maturity of the Notes. The Investors also received one five-year warrant for each Unit purchased, to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock per unit with an exercise price of $1.50 per share ("Warrants"). The total warrants issued to the purchasers were 300,000. The terms and conditions of the Units are substantially identical to the terms and conditions and constitute a part of the units previously sold by us in 2009 and reported on a Form 8-K filed by us on October 16, 2009 (the "2009 Units").  Total accrued interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is $11,748.
 
For the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company did not sell any additional units.
 
We also entered into registration rights agreements substantially similar to the registration rights agreement entered into with the purchasers of the 2008 Units pursuant to which we have agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the Common Stock underlying the Notes and the Warrants. This registration statement was filed on May 25, 2010, and went effective on July 14, 2010.
 
The descriptions herein are qualified in their entirety by reference to the copies of the forms of the Subscription Agreement, the Warrant, and the Registration Rights Agreement which are attached as exhibits to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 16, 2009.
 
We determined that all of the securities sold and issued in the private placement were exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act. We based this determination on the non-public manner in which we offered the securities and on the representations of the persons purchasing such securities, which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were "accredited investors" within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that each such person understood such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.
 
As of September 30, 2010, one of the 2008 Notes has reached maturity and has not yet been redeemed by the Company because the Company and the Noteholder have engaged in oral discussions concerning a possible extension of the Noteholder’s Note, for how long and under what terms.  Should the Noteholder wish to redeem his Note, the Company has made arrangements for individuals who are Directors of the Company to purchase said Note under extension terms agreed upon by the Company and those individuals. As of September 30, 2010, this note is included in convertible notes payable, net of $2,511,500.
 

Amortization on Convertible Notes

For the three months ending September 30, 2010, the Company recognized debt discount amortization in the amount of $836,847.

For the nine months ending September 30, 2010, the Company recognized debt discount amortization in the amount of $2,592,199.

F-9
 
 

 
Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE 7 – LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
 
In connection with certain private placements of the Company’s securities (the “Registrable Securities”) effected in 2008 the Company entered into registration rights agreements (the “RRA”) that required the Company to file a registration statement covering the Registrable Securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than thirty days after the final closing as contemplated in the Private Placement Memorandum for the 2008 offering (the “Filing Deadline”).  The Company filed a registration statement on December 14, 2009. However, the statement has not been declared effective as the Company is not S-3 eligible and will need to file an amended filing to convert the S-3 to an S-1. Management filed the S-1 on May 25, 2010. Under the terms of the registration rights agreement, as partial compensation, the Company was required to make pro rata payments to each Investor in an amount equal to 1.5% of the aggregate amount invested by such Investor for each 30-day period or pro rata for any portion thereof following the Filing Deadline for which no registration statement was filed.  We obtained a release and waiver of the amounts due from 74 of the 2008 investors.  As of September 30, 2010, there are 5 investors who have yet to sign the release and waiver.  Under the terms of the RRA, as of that date we potentially owe, and recognized as liquidated damages a total accrual of $111,028.
 
 
NOTE 8 – DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
 
The Company’s Preferred Stock, Warrants and its Convertible 8% Senior Secured Notes issued in 2008, 2009 and 2010 have reset provisions to the exercise price and conversion price if the Company issues equity or other derivatives at a price less than the exercise price set forth in such warrants and notes. This ratchet provision results in a derivative liability in our financial statements.
 
Our derivative liabilities decreased to $7,592,678 at September 30, 2010 from $10,285,578 at December 31, 2009. The change in fair value during the nine months ended September 30, 2010 is $4,717,460 and the loss on derivative is $362,400.
 
 
The following tabular presentation reflects the components of derivative financial instruments on the Company’s balance sheet at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
 
   
September 30, 2010
December 31, 2009
Common stock warrants
 
4,310,756
   
5,387,788
Embedded conversion features –part of note and preferred stock discount
 
 3,281,922
   
4,897,790
           
Total
 
$                          7,592,678
 
$
10,285,578
 
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
Beginning Balance
 
10,285,577
 
Bifurcated Amount
 
2,984,749
 
Change in Derivative Liability
 
(4,355,060)
 
Change in Derivative Liability due to conversion of Note Payables and Warrants
 
(1,322,588)
 
Total
 
$ 7,592,678
 
 
 
NOTE 9 – CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
 
Between June 3 and 7, 2010, we entered into 5 private placement subscription agreements with investors pursuant to which we sold 92.1 units consisting of Preferred Stock and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $921,000. Each of the units (individually, a "Unit" and collectively, the "Units") consists of 2,000 shares of the Series I 8% Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") at an Original Issue Price of $5.00 per share, with rights to: (i) a dividend which accrues cumulatively on a daily basis at the rate of 8% per annum of the Original Issue Price payable in shares of the Common Stock; (ii) conversion into such a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing the Original Issue Price by the Conversion Price, initially, $1.00; (iii) a liquidation preference equal to the sum of the Original Issue Price and an amount equal to 8% of the Original Issue Price for each 12 months that passed since the date of issuance of any of the Preferred Stock; and (iv) mandatory redemption, by the Company, 24 months from the date of issuance of the Preferred Stock at a redemption price equal to the Original Issue Price plus any accrued but unpaid dividends. The dividend component on liquidation and redemption is payable in shares of the Common Stock of the Company. Payment of the dividend, mandatory redemption and any provisions requiring payment on the Preferred Stock are deferred until the 2008 Notes due in 2010 and the 2009 Notes due in 2011 and 2012 are paid in full. Such deferral, even if the maturity dates on the Notes are extended, will not constitute a default under the Preferred Stock terms. The Preferred Stock terms may be amended by the Company and the consent of the holders of the majority of the outstanding shares and such majority may also waive an adjustment to the Conversion Price.
 
The Preferred Stock is convertible into a total of 921,000 shares of Common Stock. The Investors also received one five-year warrant for each Unit purchased, to purchase 15,000 shares of Common Stock per unit with an exercise price of $1.50 per share ("Warrants"). The total warrants issued to the investors were 1,381,500. Brightline Ventures I, LLC, invested $782,000 of the total amount set forth in the preceding paragraph. Current Z Trim Director Edward Smith, III, is a managing partner of Brightline Capital Management, LLC, which is the investment manager of Brightline Ventures I, LLC. Further, current Z Trim Director Morris Garfinkle invested $30,000 of the total amount set forth in the preceding paragraph.
 
On September 7, 2010, we entered into private placement subscription agreement with Brightline, and sold 30.0 units consisting of Preferred Stock and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $300,000.  The Preferred Stock is convertible into a total of 300,000 shares of  Common Stock.  Brightline received 450,000 warrants with an exercise price of $1.50 per share.
 
As of September 30, 2010, the Company accrued dividends of $25,508 compared to $0 as of December 31, 2009.
 
We also entered into registration rights agreements pursuant to which we have agreed to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement covering the resale of the Common Stock underlying the Preferred Stock and Warrants.  This registration statement was filed on July 29, 2010, and went effective on August 6, 2010.
 
The Company’s Preferred Stock and Warrants have reset provisions to the exercise price and conversion price if the Company issues equity or other derivatives at a price less than the exercise price set forth in such warrants and notes. This ratchet provision results in a derivative liability in our financial statements. This liability is included in the total derivative liability of $7,592,678 as of September 31, 2010.
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company has recorded a discount of $1,188,749 of which $105,868 has been accredited to additional paid in capital.
 
F-10
 
 
 

 
Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE 10 – EQUITY
 
Common Stock issue on Converted Notes
 
Between January 4 and June 30, 2010, Z Trim Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued 1,700,603 shares of  its common stock, $.00005 par value per share, upon conversion to common stock of $1.45 million principal amount of its 8% Convertible Secured Notes Due in 2010 (the "Notes"), as well as interest of $229,841 on such notes. As a result of the conversion of the Notes into common stock, the Company has reduced its total outstanding convertible debt to $8,530,000 and increased its common stock and additional-paid-in capital by an aggregate of $1,700,603.
 
Between July 1 and September 30, 2010, Z Trim Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued 2,662,520 shares of  its common stock, $.00005 par value per share, upon conversion to common stock of $2.672 million principal amount of its 8% Convertible Secured Notes Due in 2010 (the "Notes"), as well as interest of $415,120 on such notes. As a result of the conversion of the Notes into common stock, the Company has reduced its total outstanding convertible debt to $6,283,000 and increased its common stock and additional-paid-in capital by an aggregate of $2,662,520.
 
Common Stock Issued to Directors
 
On January 4, 2010 the Company issued 120,000 shares of common stock to four of its external directors (30,000 each) – Mark Hershhorn, Brian Israel, Morris Garfinkle and Edward Smith III.  The Company recognized a total of expense of $234,000 related to these issuances.
 
Common Stock Issued for Services
 
On April 27, 2009, the Company entered into an Investment Banking Agreement with Legend Securities, Inc. ("Legend"), pursuant to which Legend agreed to provide business advisory services to us for a period of up to twelve months. In exchange for Legend's services, we agreed to issue Legend a warrant to purchase 350,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price per share equal to $1.10 per share. On January 7, 2010 the parties agreed to mutually terminate that agreement, and to cancel the Company's obligation to issue the 350,000 warrants.  In return, the Company has agreed to issue Legends 100,000 shares of Common Stock for a total value of $140,000.
 
Also on January 7, 2010, the parties entered into a new Investment Banking Agreement with Legend, pursuant to which Legend agreed to provide business advisory services for us for a period of up to twelve months.  In exchange for Legend's services, we agreed to pay Legend the sum of $6,250 per month, as well as a onetime fee of 250,000 shares of Common Stock for a total value of $350,000.  Under the Investment Banking Agreement, we also agreed to give Legend unlimited "piggy back" registration rights with respect to the shares of our common stock in any registration statement filed by us in connection with an underwritten offering of our common stock.
 
We determined that all of the securities issued pursuant to the agreement were exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Act and Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act. We based this determination on the non-public manner in which we offered the securities and on the representations of the persons purchasing such securities, which included, in pertinent part, that such persons were "accredited investors" within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Act, and that such persons were acquiring such securities for investment purposes for their own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents, and not with a view to resale or distribution, and that each such person understood such securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Act or an applicable exemption therefrom
 
Exercising of Stock Warrants and Options
 
During the third quarter of 2010, investors exercised a total of 5,159 stock warrants issued as cashless, with a reduction of 49 warrants due to cashless exercise.  During the third quarter of 2009, 5,320 stock warrants were exercised as cashless, with a reduction of 2,372 stock warrants.  No stock options were exercised during the third quarter of 2010 or 2009.
 
For the nine months ending on September 30, 2010, 285,821 warrants were exercised, of these 212,744 warrants were on a cashless basis.  For the nine months ending on September 30, 2009, 9,685 warrants were exercised, of these 5,320 warrants were on a cashless basis.
 
Common Stock Issued on the Cashless Exercise of Warrants
 
We issued 212,744 shares of common stock on the cashless exercise of warrants during the first nine months of 2010, compared to 5,320 cashless exercises in the first nine months of 2009.
 
F-11
 
 
 

 
 
Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE 11 – STOCK OPTION PLAN AND WARRANTS
 
The Company has a Stock Option Plan (the Plan) effective January 2, 1999 and amended in 2002 and 2004, which provides for the issuance of qualified options to all employees and non-qualified options to directors, consultants and other service providers.
 
A summary of the status of stock options as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is as follows:
 
   
9/30/2010
   
12/31/2009
 
     
Weghted
   
Weghted
   
Number
Average
 
Number
Average
   
of
Exercise
 
of
Exercise
   
Shares
Price
 
Shares
Price
Outstanding at beginning of year
 
     1,405,062
$0.66
 
        431,073
 $         32.04
Granted
 
     3,674,500
$2.45
 
     1,320,000
 $           0.45
Exercised
 
0
$0.00
 
                    -
 $               -
Expired and Cancelled
 
   (1,664,397)
$2.16
 
      (346,011)
 $         31.24
Outstanding at end of period
 
     3,415,165
$1.84
 
     1,405,062
 $           2.56
             
Exercisable at end of period
 
     2,976,165
$1.30
 
     1,405,062
 $           0.66
 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2010, the company granted 3,674,500 options which included 1,882,500 options that were re-issued from 2009 after 1,255,000 options were cancelled.  The total fair value of options granted during 2010 was $1,807,631 less the fair value of the cancelled options of $1,163,698 resulted in an expense of $643,933 which was included in stock based compensation of $2,339,462. Of the 1,792,000 options granted during the nine months ended June 30, 2010, the total fair value of options vested during the period was $1,695,527.
 
The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.  This model uses the assumptions listed in the table below.  Expected volatilities are based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock.  The risk-free rate for periods within the expected life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
 
 
9/30/2010
Weighted average fair value per option granted
 $                       2.39
Risk-free interest rate
87.00%
Expected dividend yield
0.00%
Expected lives
 1 - 2.5
Expected volatility
190.09%
 
As of September 30, 2010, the unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plan was $560,992 which had an average expense recognition period of 303 days.
 
At September 30, 2010 the aggregate intrinsic value of all outstanding options was $0 with a weighted average remaining contractual term of 5.0 years, of which 2,971,165 of the outstanding options are currently exercisable with a value of $3,861,779; a weighted average exercise price of $1.30 and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 5.0 years.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months and quarter ended September 30, 2010 was $0.
 
As of September 30, 2010, the Company had reserved 20.0 million shares for issuance under the Plan.  As of September 30, 2010, the Company had 16,341,502 million options available for grant under the Plan. (20,000,000 less 3,415,165 options less 243,333 director shares =16,341,502)
 
Stock options outstanding at September 30, 2010 are as follows:
 
       
Weighted
       
       
Average
 
Weighted
   
Range of
     
Remaining
 
Average
   
Exercise
 
Options
 
Contractual
 
Exercise
 
Options
Prices
 
Outstanding
 
Life
 
Price
 
Exercisable
$0.01-$1.50
 
            3,178,500
 
               6.4
 
 $       1.49
 
            2,792,000
$1.51-$3.00
 
               225,000
 
               3.3
 
 $       1.10
 
               172,500
$3.01 & over
 
                 11,665
 
               0.9
 
 $     33.43
 
                 11,665
   
            3,415,165
 
               5.0
 
       $       1.31
 
            2,971,165
 
Warrants
 
As of September 30, 2010, the Company has warrants outstanding to purchase 13,526,447 shares of the Company’s common stock, at prices ranging from $0.01 to $36.00 per share.  These warrants expire at various dates through June 2015.   There were 4,525,500 warrants issued in the period ending September 30, 2010.  The summary of the status of the warrants issued by the Company as of September 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
 
   
Year  Ended
     
Year  Ended
   
   
9/30/2010
     
12/31/2009
   
   
Number of Shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Number of Shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of year
 
       9,682,380
 
$1.61
 
       1,084,368
 
$7.55
Granted
 
       4,525,500
 
$1.50
 
     10,356,465
 
$1.46
Exercised
 
           (73,077)
 
$0.22
 
             (4,365)
 
$1.00
Cashless
 
         (258,357)
 
$0.23
 
(57,051)
 
$0.09
Expired and Cancelled
 
         (350,000)
 
$1.10
 
(1,697,037)
 
$4.55
   
     13,526,447
     
       9,682,380
   
                 
Outstanding, end of period
 
     13,526,447
 
$1.62
 
       9,682,380
 
$1.61
                 
                 
Exercisable at end of period
 
     13,526,447
 
$1.62
 
       9,594,880
 
$1.61
                 
 
During the first nine months of 2010, 285,832 warrants were exercised, of these 212,745 warrants were on a cashless basis.  During the first nine months of 2009, 9,685 warrants were exercised of these 5,320 warrants were on a cashless basis.  No stock options were exercised in the third quarter of 2010 or 2009.
 
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Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
NOTE 12 – MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND CREDIT CONCENTRATION
 
The Company’s customers are food manufacturers, school districts and the general public.  There were three significant customers that accounted for greater than 10% (each) for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. These three customers accounted for 25%, 19%, and 18% of total net sales.   There were no outstanding amounts at September 30, 2010.
 
The Company maintains cash deposits with major banks, which from time to time may exceed federally insured limits.  At September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company was not in excess of federally insured limits.  The Company periodically assesses the financial condition of the institutions and believes that the risk of any loss is minimal.
 
 
NOTE 13 – COMMITMENTS
 
Building Lease
 
The Company leases a combined production and office facility located in Mundelein, Illinois.  The facility is approximately 44,000 square feet.  The Company extended the lease until March 2011 and the required monthly rental payments increased to $21,000, exclusive of property taxes.   The Company also is responsible for payment of all property taxes.  Insurance and maintenance are billed when due.  If we were to lose this lease or not be able to extend our lease due to the specific requirements of our Company, the outcome to our operations could be substantial.
 
The Company recognizes escalating lease expense on a straight line basis in accordance with current accounting standards.
 
The future minimum annual rental payments and sub-lease income for the years ended December 31 under the lease terms are as follows:
 

Year Ended
Rentals
  2011
                    63,000
  2012
                           -
  2013
                           -
  2014
                           -
  2015
                           -
   
 
 $                 63,000
 
 
During the first quarter of 2010, the Company entered into two equipment leases for plant equipment.  The equipment was to be delivered during the second quarter.  The Company shall have the option to purchase the equipment at the end of each lease.  The first lease is for a minimum of 6 months at $10,000 per month, with a purchase price of $108,000 (the rental payments would be applied to the purchase price). This equipment is accounted for as a capital lease and included in Fixed Assets and has been depreciated, accordingly, as of September 30, 2010.  The second lease was for 18 months at $24,167 per month, with a $100,000 up front payment.  This lease has been cancelled due to the lessee’s inability to bring the equipment up to specifications.
 
NOTE 14 – PENDING LITIGATION/ CONTINGENT LIABILITY
 
On July 7, 2007, the Company was served with a complaint by Joseph Sanfilippo and James Cluck for violation of the Consumer Fraud Act and is seeking damages in excess of $200,000.  Management believes that the allegations are frivolous and wholly without merit and will vigorously defend the claim. The Company currently has a Motion to Dismiss pending in the Circuit Court, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, St. Clair County, Illinois.  The Company currently has a Motion for Continuance.  Thus, the outcome is unknown as of the report date.

On August 4, 2009, the Company was served with a complaint by Daniel Caravette, alleging the Company breached the parties’ settlement agreement dated April 24, 2008 and seeking damages in excess of $75,000.  The was tried in September of 2010 before the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial District, Lake County, Illinois. On November 3, 2010, the Court awarded a non-final judgment in favor of Mr. Caravette in the amount of $47,139.81, and continued the case for further matters to December 7, 2010.  The Company is considering an appeal of this award. As of September 30, 2010 the amount is included in accrued expenses of $674,884.
 
NOTE 15 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
There were no related party transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

In 2009,  two of the Company’s external Directors, Mark Hershhorn and Brian Israel each agreed to apply $20,000 of unpaid Directors’ fees (80% of which is past due), to the purchase of Units pursuant to the terms of the convertible notes set forth in Note 6 hereinabove.  Further, our third external director, Morris Garfinkle, also invested $50,000 in the offering.

On November 10, 2010, Director Mark Hershhorn extended his $100,000 note (originally purchased on September 2, 2010) to mature on April 5, 2012.  Additionally, he invested an additional $20,000 under the same terms and conditions as the original $100,000 note, also maturing on April 5, 2012.  This additional investment is accompanied by a five year warrant to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock at a strike price of $1.50 per share.

 
NOTE 16 – GUARANTEES
 
The Company from time to time enters into certain types of contracts that contingently require the Company to indemnify parties against third party claims. These contracts primarily relate to: (i) divestiture agreements, under which the Company may provide customary indemnifications to purchasers of the Company’s businesses or assets; (ii) certain real estate leases, under which the Company may be required to indemnify property owners for environmental and other liabilities, and other claims arising from the Company’s use of the applicable premises; and (iii) certain agreements with the Company's officers, directors and employees, under which the Company may be required to indemnify such persons for liabilities arising out of their employment relationship.  The terms of such obligations vary. Generally, a maximum obligation is not explicitly stated. Because the obligated amounts of these types of agreements often are not explicitly stated, the overall maximum amount of the obligations cannot be reasonably estimated. Historically, the Company has not been obligated to make significant payments for these obligations, and no liabilities have been recorded for these obligations on its consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2010.
 
In general, the Company offers a one-year warranty for most of the products it sells.  To date, the Company has not incurred any material costs associated with these warranties.
 
 
NOTE 17 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
On October 5, 2010, the Company issued 11,600 shares of its common stock for conversion of principal of $10,000 and accrued interest of $1,600.
 
For the period of October 1, 2010 through November 10, 2010, the Company issued 63,391 shares of its common stock for cashless exercise of warrants.
 
On November 10, 2010, Director Mark Hershhorn extended his $100,000 note (originally purchased on September 2, 2010) to mature on April 5, 2012.  Additionally, he invested an additional $20,000 under the same terms and conditions as the original $100,000 note, also maturing on April 5, 2012.  This additional investment is accompanied by a five year warrant to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock at a strike price of $1.50 per share.
 
Between October 13 and November 12, 2010, we entered into private placement subscription agreements with Brightline, and sold 22.6 Units consisting of Preferred Stock and warrants, for an aggregate offering price of $226,000, under the same terms and conditions as set forth above.  The Preferred Stock is convertible into a total of 226,000 shares of Common Stock, and Brightline received an additional 339,000 warrants with an exercise price of $1.50 per share.
 

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