Innovaro, Inc. 10-K

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and such that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements and even when determined to be effective, can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), in Internal Control – Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, management believes that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting There was no significant change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Item 9B. Other Information Not applicable. 44 Table of Contents PART III Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance Information about our directors may be found under the caption “NOMINEES” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”) to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within 120 days from the fiscal year end. Information about our executive officers may be found under the caption “EXECUTIVE OFFICERS” in the Proxy Statement. Information about the audit committee may be found under the captions “MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES” and “MEMBERSHIP ON BOARD COMMITTEES” in the Proxy Statement. Information about beneficial ownership may be found under the caption “SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE” in the Proxy Statement. All of the aforementioned information is incorporated herein by reference. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Directors and Employees We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for all of our directors and employees, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. We have posted a copy of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on our Internet website at www.innovaro.com . Any waivers of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics must be approved, in advance, by our full Board of Directors. Any amendments to, or waivers from the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that apply to our executive officers and directors will be posted on our Internet website located at www.innovaro.com . Item 11. Executive Compensation The information set forth under the captions “DIRECTOR COMPENSATION,” “EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION,” “COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION” and “COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters The information set forth under the caption “SECURITY OWNERSHIP” under the caption “Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence The information set forth under the captions “CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND TRANSACTIONS” and “DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services The information set forth under the captions “FEES BILLED TO THE COMPANY BY REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM” and “POLICY ON PRE-APPROVAL OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference. 45 Table of Contents PART IV Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules (a) The following Financial Statements of Innovaro, Inc. are contained in Item 8 of this Form 10-K: • Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 • Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 • Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 • Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 • Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements • Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (b) The following exhibits are filed with this report or are incorporated herein by reference to a prior filing, in accordance with Rule 12b-32 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, dated July 6, 1999, as filed and recorded with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on July 13, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 filed with the Company’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-93913) filed on December 30, 1999.) 3.2 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, dated October 14, 1999, as filed and recorded with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on October 15, 1999. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 filed with the Company’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-93913) filed on December 30, 1999.) 3.3 By-Laws of UTEK Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 filed with the Company’s registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-93913) filed on December 30, 1999.) 3.4 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated July 23, 2001, as filed and recorded with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on July 24, 2001. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on April 1, 2002.) 3.5 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated June 12, 2007, as filed and recorded with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on July 12, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on August 6, 2007.) 3.6 Certificate of Amendment to By-Laws dated February 26, 2008. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2009.) 3.7 Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation dated July 8, 2010, as filed and recorded with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on July 12, 2010. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2010.) 4.1 Form of Series A Warrants to Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of July 8, 2010. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K/A filed on July 9, 2010.) 10.1 Innovaro Equity Compensation Plan. (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement filed on April 20, 2011.) 10.2 Employment Agreement between UTEK Corporation and Sam Reiber dated February 5, 2010. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2010.) 10.3 Employment Offer Letter for Chief Executive Officer position between Innovaro, Inc. and Asa Lanum dated April 18, 2011. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on May 10, 2011.) 10.4 Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement between UTEK Corporation and Gators Lender, LLC dated October 22, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2009.) 46 Table of Contents 10.5 $1,750,000 Promissory Note between UTEK Corporation, UTEK Real Estate Holdings, Inc. and Gators Lender, LLC dated October 22, 2009. (Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2009.) 10.6 Warrant Agreement between UTEK Corporation and Gators Lender, LLC dated October 22, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2009.) 10.7 Absolute Guaranty of Payment and Performance by Cortez 114, LLC, Ybor City Group, Inc., 22 nd Street of Ybor City, Inc., ABM of Tampa Bay, Inc. and UTEK Europe, Ltd. in favor of Gators Lender, LLC dated October 22, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2009.) 10.8 Mortgage and Security Agreement by Cortez, LLC for the benefit of Gators Lender, LLC dated October 22, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2009.) 10.9 Environmental Indemnity Agreement by UTEK Corporation, UTEK Real Estate Holdings, Inc. and Cortez 114, LLC in favor of Gators Lender, LLC dated October 22, 2009. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on October 28, 2009.) 10.10 Substitution of Collateral Agreement among UTEK Corporation, UTEK Real Estate Holdings, Inc., Cortez 114, LLC and Gators Lender, LLC dated February 26, 2010. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 5, 2010.) 10.11 Membership Interest Pledge Agreement among UTEK Real Estate Holdings, Inc., Cortez 114, LLC and Gators Lender, LLC dated February 26, 2010. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 5, 2010.) 10.12 Amended and Restated Promissory Note made by UTEK Real Estate Holdings, Inc. in favor of Gators Lender, LLC dated February 26, 2010. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 5, 2010.) 10.13 Release of Mortgage by Gators Lender, LLC for the benefit of Cortez 114, LLC dated February 26, 2010. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on March 5, 2010.) 10.14 $3,000,000 Promissory Note between Ybor City Group, Inc. and The Bank of Tampa dated May 1, 2008. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 22, 2010.) 10.15 $1,500,000 Mortgage and $1,500,000 Mortgage Note between Ybor City Group, Inc. and Jacob M. Buchman, Trustee dated September 30, 2005. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 22, 2010.) 10.16 Note and Mortgage Modification Agreement between Ybor City Group, Inc., 22 nd Street of Ybor City, Inc., and ABM of Tampa Bay, Inc. and Jacob M. Buchman, Trustee dated February 16, 2007. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 22, 2010.) 10.17 Limited Liability Company Agreement for Verdant Ventures Advisors, LLC dated April 14, 2010 by among Verdant Ventures Managers, LLC, Silicon Prairie Partners, LLC and UTEK Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q filed on August 10, 2010.) 10.18 Securities Purchase Agreement dated July 8, 2010 by and among UTEK Corporation and three institutional investors. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on July 8, 2010.) 10.19 Form of Amendment to Securities Purchase Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K/A filed on July 9, 2010.) 10.20 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 3, 2010 by and among Strategos, Inc. and Innovaro, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2011.) 10.21 Promissory Note and Assignment and Security Agreement between Innovaro, Inc and Mark Berset dated December 27, 2010. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Company’s Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2011.) 47 Table of Contents 11.1 Computation of per share earnings is included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. 21.1* List of subsidiaries of Innovaro, Inc. 23.1* Consent of Pender Newkirk & Company 31.1* Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. 31.2* Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. 32.1* Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. 32.2* Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. 101.INS** XBRL Instance Document 101.SCH** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema 101.CAL** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase 101.DEF** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase 101.LAB** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase 101.PRE** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase * Filed Herewith. ** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability. 48 Table of Contents SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on April 11, 2012. INNOVARO, INC. By: /s/ ASA LANUM Asa Lanum Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title (Capacity) Date /s/ ASA LANUM Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) April 11, 2012 Asa Lanum /s/ CAROLE R. WRIGHT Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) April 11, 2012 Carole R. Wright /s/ CHARLES POPE Chairman April 11, 2012 Charles Pope /s/ JOHN MICEK Director April 11, 2012 John Micek /s/ MARK BERSET Director April 11, 2012 Mark Berset /s/ MARK RADCLIFFE Director April 11, 2012 Mark Radcliffe 49