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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-QSB

     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004.

or

     
o   TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the transition period from                     to                    

Commission File Number 0-29185

SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Nevada   52-2088326
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

5125 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, California 91601

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(818) 487-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par
value.

     Check whether the Registrant (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

     The number of shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of June 30, 2004 was 36,366,821 shares.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

     Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): Yes o No þ



 


SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
FORM 10-QSB
INDEX

         
        Page
 
  PART I    
  Financial Statements   1
  Management's Discussion and Analysis   21
  Controls and Procedures   24
 
  PART II    
  Legal Proceedings   25
  Changes in Securities   26
  Defaults Upon Senior Securities   26
  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   26
  Other Information   27
  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K   27
      29
  30
EXHIBIT 31.1
       
EXHIBIT 31.2
       
EXHIBIT 32
       

 


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PART I

Item 1. Financial Statements

SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004


CONTENTS

         
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Financial statements
       
 
       
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    7-9  
 
       
    10-20  

 


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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2003


                 
    June 30, 2004   December 31,
    (unaudited)
  2003
ASSETS
               
Current assets
               
Cash
  $ 138,815     $ 926,052  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current assets
    138,815       926,052  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
    37,739       35,244  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 176,554     $ 961,296  
 
   
 
     
 
 

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

BALANCE SHEETS — Continued
JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2003


                 
    June 30, 2004   December 31,
    (unaudited)
  2003
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
               
Current liabilities
               
Income taxes payable
  $ 6,991     $ 5,991  
Payables to related parties
    21,478       57,903  
Accrued expenses
    771,840       713,580  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current liabilities
    800,309       777,474  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Due to founding executive officer
    1,017,208       1,017,208  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
               
Stockholders’ deficiency
               
Common stock, $.001 par value: 200,000,000 shares authorized, 36,366,821 and 34,128,261 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively
    36,367       34,128  
Common stock to be issued
          6,250  
Additional paid-in capital
    11,083,621       10,162,177  
Deferred compensation
    (493,185 )     (708,333 )
Deficit accumulated during the development stage
    (12,267,766 )     (10,327,608 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total stockholders’ deficiency
    (1,640,963 )     (833,386 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
  $ 176,554     $ 961,296  
 
   
 
     
 
 

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 and 2003 AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION
(FEBRUARY 18, 1998) TO JUNE 30, 2004


                                         
    Three months ended   Six months ended    
    June 30,   June 30,   Cumulative
   
 
  since
    2004
  2003
  2004
  2003
  inception
Net sales
  $     $     $     $     $  
Expenses
    1,163,702       440,669       1,939,672       1,045,650       12,261,772  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Loss before other income
    (1,163,702 )     (440,669 )     (1,939,672 )     (1,045,650 )     (12,261,772 )
Other income
                                       
Interest income
    114             514             954  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Loss before provision for income taxes
    (1,163,588 )     (440,669 )     (1,939,158 )     (1,045,650 )     (12,260,818 )
Provision for income taxes
                1,000       1,020       6,948  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net loss
  $ (1,163,588 )   $ (440,669 )   $ (1,940,158 )   $ (1,046,670 )   $ (12,267,766 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
  $ (0.03 )   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.04 )        
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
         
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted
    35,230,557       24,974,036       34,687,239       22,796,622          
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
         

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
FROM INCEPTION (FEBRUARY 18, 1998) TO JUNE 30, 2004


                                                                 
                                                    Deficit   Total
                                                    accumulated   stockholders’
            Common Stock           Additional           during the   development
    Price per  
  Common stock   paid-in   Deferred   development   stage
    share
  Shares
  Amount
  to be issued
  capital
  compensation
  stage
  deficiency
Balance, February 18, 1998 (date of inception)
                $     $     $     $     $     $  
Issuance of common stock on April 18, 1998
    .0015 – .01       10,030,000       10,030             14,270                   24,300  
Net loss
                                          (21,307 )     (21,307 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Balance, December 31, 1998 (as corrected, see Note 1)
            10,030,000       10,030               14,270             (21,307 )     2,993  
Issuance of common stock on May 18, 1999
    1.00 – 6.40       198,003       198             516,738                   516,936  
Issuance of common stock for ZEFS on September 14, 1999
    .001       5,000,000       5,000                               5,000  
Stock issued for professional services on May 18, 1999
    0.88       69,122       69             49,444                   49,513  
Net loss
                                          (1,075,264 )     (1,075,264 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Balance, December 31, 1999 (as corrected, see Note 1)
            15,297,125       15,297             580,452             (1,096,571 )     (500,822 )
Stock issued for employee compensation on February 8, 2000
    1.03       20,000       20             20,580                   20,600  
Stock issued for consulting services on February 8, 2000
    1.03       100,000       100             102,900                   103,000  
Stock issued for professional services on April 18, 2000
    3.38       27,000       27             91,233                   91,260  
Stock issued for directors fees on April 18, 2000
    3.38       50,000       50             168,950                   169,000  
Stock issued for professional services on May 19, 2000
    4.06       5,000       5             20,295                   20,300  
Stock issued for directors fees on June 20, 2000
    4.44       6,000       6             26,634                   26,640  
Stock issued for professional services on June 20, 2000
    4.44       1,633       2             7,249                   7,251  
Stock issued for professional services on June 26, 2000
    5.31       1,257       1             6,674                   6,675  
Stock issued for employee compensation on June 26, 2000
    5.31       22,000       22             116,798                   116,820  
Stock issued for consulting services on June 26, 2000
    5.31       9,833       10             52,203                   52,213  
Stock issued for promotional services on July 28, 2000
    4.88       9,675       9             47,205                   47,214  
Stock issued for consulting services on July 28, 2000
    4.88       9,833       10             47,975                   47,985  
Stock issued for consulting services on August 4, 2000
    2.13       35,033       35             74,585                   74,620  
Stock issued for promotional services on August 16, 2000
    2.25       25,000       25             56,225                   56,250  
Stock issued for consulting services on September 5, 2000
    2.25       12,833       13             28,861                   28,874  
Stock issued for consulting services on September 10, 2000
    1.50       9,833       10             14,740                   14,750  
Stock issued for consulting services on November 2, 2000
    0.88       9,833       10             8,643                   8,653  
Stock issued for consulting services on November 4, 2000
    0.88       9,833       10             8,643                   8,653  
Stock issued for consulting services on December 20, 2000
    0.50       19,082       19             9,522                   9,541  
Stock issued for filing services on December 20, 2000
    0.50       5,172       5             2,581                   2,586  

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY - Continued
FROM INCEPTION (FEBRUARY 18, 1998) TO JUNE 30, 2004


                                                                 
                                                    Deficit   Total
                                                    accumulated   stockholders'
            Common Stock           Additional           during the   development
    Price per  
  Common stock   paid-in   Deferred   development   stage
    share
  Shares
  Amount
  to be issued
  capital
  compensation
  stage
  deficiency
Stock issued for professional services on December 26, 2000
    0.38       12,960       13             4,912                   4,925  
Other stock issuance on August 24, 2000
    2.13       2,000       2             4,258                   4,260  
Common shares cancelled
            (55,000 )     (55 )           (64,245 )                 (64,300 )
Net loss
                                          (1,270,762 )     (1,270,762 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2000 (as corrected, see Note 1)
            15,645,935       15,646             1,437,873             (2,367,333 )     (913,814 )
Stock issued for consulting services on January 8, 2001
    0.31       9,833       10             3,038                   3,048  
Stock issued for consulting services on February 1, 2001
    0.33       9,833       10             3,235                   3,245  
Stock issued for consulting services on March 1, 2001
    0.28       9,833       10             2,743                   2,753  
Stock issued for legal services on March 13, 2001
    0.32       150,000       150             47,850                   48,000  
Stock issued for consulting services on April 3, 2001
    0.25       9,833       10             2,448                   2,458  
Stock issued for legal services on April 4, 2001
    0.25       30,918       31             7,699                   7,730  
Stock issued for professional services on April 4, 2001
    0.25       7,040       7             1,753                   1,760  
Stock issued for consulting services on April 5, 2001
    0.25       132,600       132             33,018                   33,150  
Stock issued for filing fees on April 30, 2001
    1.65       1,233       1             2,033                   2,034  
Stock issued for filing fees on September 19, 2001
    0.85       2,678       2             2,274                   2,276  
Stock issued for professional services on September 28, 2001
    0.62       150,000       150             92,850                   93,000  
Stock issued for directors services on October 5, 2001
    0.60       100,000       100             59,900                   60,000  
Stock issued for legal services on October 17, 2001
    0.60       11,111       11             6,655                   6,666  
Stock issued for consulting services on October 18, 2001
    0.95       400,000       400             379,600                   380,000  
Stock issued for consulting services on October 19, 2001
    1.25       150,000       150             187,350                   187,500  
Stock issued for exhibit fees on October 22, 2001
    1.35       5,000       6             6,745                   6,751  
Stock issued for directors services on November 2, 2001
    0.95       1,000,000       1,000             949,000                   950,000  
Stock issued for consulting services on November 7, 2001
    0.85       20,000       20             16,980                   17,000  
Stock issued for consulting services on November 20, 2001
    0.98       43,000       43             42,097                   42,140  
Stock issued for consulting services on November 27, 2001
    0.98       10,000       10             9,790                   9,800  
Stock issued for consulting services on November 28, 2001
    0.98       187,000       187             183,073                   183,260  
Intrinsic value of options issued to employees
                              2,600,000       (2,600,000 )            
Fair value of options issued to non-employees for services
                              142,318                   142,318  
Amortization of deferred compensation
                                    191,667             191,667  
Net loss
                                          (2,735,013 )     (2,735,013 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2001
            18,085,847       18,086             6,220,322       (2,408,333 )     (5,102,346 )     (1,272,271 )

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY - Continued
FROM INCEPTION (FEBRUARY 18, 1998) TO JUNE 30, 2004


                                                                 
                                                    Deficit   Total
                                                    accumulated   stockholders'
            Common Stock           Additional           during the   development
    Price per  
  Common stock   paid-in   Deferred   development   stage
    share
  Shares
  Amount
  to be issued
  capital
  compensation
  stage
  deficiency
Stock issued for directors services on December 10, 2002
    0.40       2,150,000       2,150             857,850                   860,000  
Common stock paid for, but not issued (2,305,000 shares)
    0.15 - 0.25                   389,875                         389,875  
Fair value of options issued to non-employees for services
                              54,909       (54,909 )            
Amortization of deferred compensation
                                    891,182             891,182  
Net loss
                                          (2,749,199 )     (2,749,199 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2002
            20,235,847       20,236       389,875       7,133,081       (1,572,060 )     (7,851,545 )     (1,880,413 )
Common stock issued, previously paid for
    0.15       1,425,000       1,425       (213,750 )     212,325                    
Common stock issued, previously paid for
    0.25       880,000       880       (220,000 )     219,120                    
Stock issued for cash on March 20, 2003
    0.25       670,000       670             166,830                   167,500  
Stock issued for cash on April 4, 2003
    0.25       900,000       900             224,062                   224,962  
Stock issued for cash on April 8, 2003
    0.25       100,000       100             24,900                   25,000  
Stock issued for cash on May 8, 2003
    0.25       1,150,000       1,150             286,330                   287,480  
Stock issued for cash on June 16, 2003
    0.25       475,000       475             118,275                   118,750  
Stock issued for legal services on June 27, 2003
    0.55       83,414       83             45,794                   45,877  
Debt converted to stock on June 27, 2003
    0.25       2,000,000       2,000             498,000                   500,000  
Stock and warrants issued for cash on July 11, 2003
    0.25       519,000       519             129,231                   129,750  
Stock and warrants issued for cash on September 29, 2003
    0.25       1,775,000       1,775             441,976                   443,751  
Stock and warrants issued for cash on October 21, 2003
    0.25       1,845,000       1,845             459,405                   461,250  
Stock and warrants issued for cash on October 28, 2003
    0.25       1,570,000       1,570             390,930                   392,500  
Stock and warrants issued for cash on November 19, 2003
    0.25       500,000       500             124,500                   125,000  
Finders’ fees related to stock issuances
                        43,875       (312,582 )                 (268,707 )
Common stock paid for, but not issued (25,000 shares)
    0.25                   6,250                         6,250  
Amortization of deferred comp
                                    863,727             863,727  
Net loss for year ended December 31, 2003
                                          (2,476,063 )     (2,476,063 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2003
            34,128,261       34,128       6,250       10,162,177       (708,333 )     (10,327,608 )     (833,386 )
Common stock issued, previously paid for
    0.25       25,000       25       (6,250 )     6,225                    
Stock issued for director services on March 31, 2004
    0.25       50,000       50             12,450                   12,500  
Stock issued for finders fees on March 31, 2004
    0.15       82,500       82             12,293                   12,375  
Stock issued for finders fees on March 31, 2004
    0.25       406,060       407             101,199                   101,606  

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY — Continued
FROM INCEPTION (FEBRUARY 18, 1998) TO JUNE 30, 2004


                                                                 
                                                         
                                                         
    Price per   Common Stock
  Common stock   Additional
paid-in
  Deferred   Deficit
accumulated
during the
development
  Total
stockholder’
development
stage
    share
  Shares
  Amount
  to be issued
  capital
  compensation
  stage
  deficiency
Stock issued for services on April 2, 2004
    0.25       65,000       65             16,185                   16,250  
Debt converted to stock on April 2, 2004
    0.25       60,000       60             14,940                   15,000  
Stock issued for cash on May 21, 2004
    0.20       950,000       950             189,050                   190,000  
Stock issued for directors services on June 8, 2004
    0.25       600,000       600             149,400                   150,000  
Options issued to employees
                              359,582       (359,582 )            
Options issued to non-employees
                              60,120       (60,120 )            
Amortization of deferred comp
                                    634,850             634,850  
Net loss for six months ended June 30, 2004
                                          (1,940,158 )     (1,940,158 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
Balance, June 30, 2004 (unaudited)
            36,366,821     $ 36,367     $     $ 11,083,621     $ (493,185 )   $ (12,267,766 )   $ (1,640,963 )
 
           
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 AND 2003 AND FOR THE
PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (FEBRUARY 18, 1998) TO
JUNE 30, 2004


                         
                    Cumulative
    June 30,   June 30,   since
    2004
  2003
  inception
Cash flows from operating activities
                       
Net loss
  $ (1,940,158 )   $ (1,046,670 )   $ (12,267,766 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
                       
Write off of intangible assets
                505,000  
Fair value of options issued for services
                142,318  
Issuance of common stock for services
    178,750       45,877       4,031,624  
Amortization of deferred compensation
    634,850       438,726       2,581,425  
Depreciation
    4,066       2,446       9,798  
Changes in operating liabilities:
                       
Income taxes payable
    1,000       1,064       6,991  
Accrued expenses
    172,241       (74,221 )     573,239  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net cash used in operating activities
    (949,251 )     (632,778 )     (4,417,371 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
                       
Purchase of property and equipment
    (6,561 )           (43,987 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (6,561 )           (43,987 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
                       
Increase (decrease) in payables to related parties
    (21,425 )     119,236       532,928  
Advances from founding executive officer
                517,208  
Issuance of common stock for cash
    190,000       867,567       3,550,037  
Common stock issuable
          150,000        
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    168,575       1,136,803       4,600,173  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    (787,237     504,025       138,815  
Cash, beginning of period
    926,052       107,489        
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Cash, end of period
  $ 138,815     $ 611,514     $ 138,815  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS – Continued (UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 and 2003 AND FOR THE
PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (FEBRUARY 18, 1998) TO
JUNE 30, 2004


                         
                    Cumulative
    June 30,   June 30,   since
    2004
  2003
  inception
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
                       
Cash paid during the year for
                       
Interest
  $     $     $  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Income taxes
  $     $     $  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Non-cash investing and financing activities
                       
Acquisition of intangible asset through advance from related party and issuance of common stock
  $     $     $ 505,000  
Deferred compensation for stock options issued for services
    419,702             3,074,611  
Purchase of property and equipment financed by advance from related party
                3,550  
Conversion of related party debt to equity
    15,000       500,000       515,000  
Issuance of common stock in settlement of payable
    113,981             113,981  
Common stock, previously paid for
    6,250              
Fees accrued for issuance of common stock
          153,509       312,582  

See notes to condensed financial statements.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


1.   Organization and basis of presentation

      Basis of presentation

      The accompanying interim condensed financial statements are unaudited, but in the opinion of management of Save the World Air, Inc. (the Company), contain all adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial position at June 30, 2004, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2003 is derived from the Company’s audited financial statements.
 
      Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although management of the Company believes that the disclosures contained in these financial statements are adequate to make the information presented therein not misleading. For further information, refer to the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
      The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
      The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2004.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


1.   Organization and basis of presentation - Continued

      Description of business

      Save the World Air, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Nevada on February 18, 1998 under the name Mandalay Capital Corp. The Company changed its name to Save the World Air, Inc. on February 11, 1999 following the signing of an agreement by and between the Company and Jeffrey Alan Muller, the Company’s founding executive officer and director, with respect to the Company’s purchase of the Zero Emission Fuel-Saving Device (the “Agreement”). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of its common stock to Mr. Muller and agreed to pay him a total of $500,000 for the marketing and distribution rights of the device, and a $10 royalty for every unit of the device sold (see additional discussion in the Significant Matters section of this note). The Company acquired the worldwide exclusive manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights for the Zero Emission Fuel-Saving Device (“ZEFS”) by entering into the Agreement. The ZEFS is a product, which is fitted to an internal combustion engine and is expected to reduce carbon monoxide hydrocarbons and toxic exhaust emissions. The ZEFS is currently undergoing testing to determine the achievable levels of reduced emissions and commercial viability.


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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


1.   Organization and basis of presentation - Continued

      Significant matters

      On December 19, 2001, the SEC filed civil charges in the United States Federal District Court, Southern District of New York, against us, our former President and then sole director Jeffrey Muller, and others, alleging that we and the other defendants were engaged in a fraudulent scheme to promote our stock. The SEC complaint alleged the existence of a promotional campaign using press releases, Internet postings, an elaborate website, and televised media events to disseminate false and materially misleading information as part of a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the market for stock in our corporation, which was then controlled by Mr. Muller. On March 22, 2002, we signed a Consent to Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction and Other Relief in settlement of this action as against the corporation only, which the court approved on July 2, 2002. Under this settlement, we were not required to pay any fines or restitution. The SEC’s action continues against Mr. Muller and others.
 
      In October 2001, Edward Masry became the Company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Because of the nature and scope of the SEC’s allegations regarding the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings, Masry has assembled a new management team and advisory board for the Company, in addition to selecting new independent auditors and corporate counsel.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


1.   Organization and basis of presentation - Continued

      Significant matters — Continued

      On July 2, 2002, after an investigation by our newly constituted board of directors, we filed a cross-complaint in the SEC action against Mr. Muller and others seeking injunctive relief, disgorgement and financial restitution for a variety of acts and omissions in connection with sales of our stock and other transactions occurring between 1998 and 2002. Among other things, we allege that Mr. Muller and certain others sold stock without consideration and without registration under federal securities laws; engaged in self-dealing and entered into various undisclosed related-party transactions; misappropriated for their own use proceeds from sales of our stock; and entered into various undisclosed arrangements regarding the control, voting and disposition of their stock. We contend that we are entitled to a judgment canceling all of the approximately 8,716,710 shares of our common stock which we believe are controlled, directly or indirectly, by Mr. Muller, divesting Mr. Muller of any right to exercise options for 10,000,000 shares of our stock, the entry of an existing preliminary injunction to prevent Mr. Muller from any involvement with the company and a monetary judgment against Muller and others in the amount of several million dollars. We are also seeking cancellation of the previous royalty arrangement with Mr. Muller.
 
      On July 30, 2002, the U.S. Federal District Court, Southern District of New York, granted our application for a preliminary injunction against Mr. Muller and others, which prevents Mr. Muller and other cross-defendants from selling, transferring, or encumbering any of our assets and property, from selling or transferring any of our stock that they may own or control, or from taking any action to injure us or our business and shareholders. The order also prevents Mr. Muller from exercising any control over our corporation and serving as an officer or director of our company. While we believe that we have valid claims, there can be no assurance that an adverse result or settlement would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or cash flow.
 
      In the course of the litigation, we have obtained control over Mr. Muller’s patent rights to the ZEFS device. Under a Buy-Sell Agreement between Jeffrey Muller and us dated December 29, 1998, Mr. Muller, who was listed on the ZEFS devise patent application as the inventor of the ZEFS device, granted us the marketing, manufacturing and distribution rights to the ZEFS device. In conjunction with these proceedings, a settlement agreement was reached whereby the $10 per unit royalty previously due to Mr. Muller was terminated and replaced with a $.20 per unit royalty payable to the bankruptcy trustee. On November 7, 2002, under our settlement with the Muller bankruptcy trustee, the trustee transferred all ownership and legal rights to this international patent application for the ZEFS device to us.
 
      The SEC filed a motion for summary judgment on May 28, 2004. Further proceedings for pretrial motions have been assigned to U.S. Magistrate Frank Maas. Judge Maas postponed and rescheduled the filing date for the Company to file its motion for summary judgment. The Company has notified the court that it will file its motion no later than August 24, 2004. After a period of time during which Mr. Muller will have an opportunity to respond and the Company and the SEC will have an opportunity to reply, it is expected that a hearing to resolve the issues raised in these motions will be calendared during October 2004.
 
      Based on the status of current legal proceedings, the Company believes it will not have to pay $1,017,208 of advances due to Mr. Muller. The Company also believes that the option Mr. Muller holds to purchase 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s stock will be cancelled.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


1.   Organization and basis of presentation - Continued

      Development stage enterprise

      The Company is a development stage enterprise as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 7, “Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage Enterprises.” All losses accumulated since the inception of the Company have been considered as part of the Company’s development stage activities.
 
      A team has been assembled for the research and development of the technology and potential markets for the ZEFS and to establish relationships with potential customers. Significant design work has been completed, and patent applications have been filed in 64 countries. There is no assurance that any of the filed patents will be granted. The Company is continuing in its product development efforts and several studies are underway to evaluate the effectiveness of the ZEFS in eliminating pollutants and emissions from internal combustion engines. The Company has had no sales to date. As such, the Company continues to remain a development stage enterprise. The ability of the Company to commercialize its products will depend on, among other things, the Company’s ability to demonstrate the merits of the ZEFS and develop markets and distribution channels.

2.   Net loss per share

      Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution, using the treasury stock method, that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. In computing diluted earnings per share, the treasury stock method assumes that outstanding options and warrants are exercised and the proceeds are used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Options and warrants will have a dilutive effect under the treasury stock method only when the average market price of the common stock during the period exceeds the exercise price of the options and warrants. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, the dilutive impact of outstanding stock options of 15,172,652 and 14,000,000, respectively, and 12,417,414 and 7,808,414 warrants have been excluded because their impact on the loss per share is antidilutive.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


3.   New accounting pronouncements

      In January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” which clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements,” relating to consolidation of certain entities. In December 2003, the FASB issued a revised FIN 46 “46R” that replaced the original FIN 46. FIN 46R requires identification of a company’s participation in variable interest entities (VIEs), which are defined as entities with a level of invested equity that is not sufficient to fund future activities to permit it to operate on a standalone basis. For entities identified as a VIE, FIN 46R sets forth a model to evaluate potential consolidation based on an assessment of which party to the VIE (if any) bears a majority of the exposure to its expected losses, or stands to gain from a majority of its expected returns. FIN 46R also sets forth certain disclosures regarding interests in VIEs that are deemed significant, even if consolidation is not required. The Company is not currently participating in, or invested in any VIEs, as defined in FIN 46R.
 
      In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity.” SFAS No. 150 establishes accounting standards for how a company classifies and measures financial instruments that have characteristics of liabilities and equity. FASB Staff Position No. 150-3 subsequently deferred the effective date for applying the provisions of SFAS No. 150. For instruments that are mandatorially redeemable on fixed dates for amounts that are fixed or otherwise determinable, the provisions of SFAS 150 shall be effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2004. For all other instruments the provisions of SFAS 150 are deferred indefinitely.

4.   Certain relationships and related transactions

      Due to founding executive officer

      All of the marketing and manufacturing rights for the ZEFS were acquired from Mr. Muller, for 5,000,000 shares of common stock, $500,000 and a $10 royalty for each unit sold (see discussion below), pursuant to the Agreement entered into in December 1998, by and between the Company and Mr. Muller. Working capital advances in the amount of $517,208 and payment in the amount of $500,000 for marketing and distribution rights of the ZEFS are due to Mr. Muller. Such amounts are interest free and do not have any due dates for payment.
 
      In January 2000, the Company entered into an agreement offering Mr. Muller and Lynne Muller, Mr. Muller’s wife, the option to purchase 5,000,000 shares each at $0.10 per share as consideration for work performed for the Company. Mrs. Muller subsequently transferred her option to Mr. Muller.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


4.   Certain relationships and related transactions - Continued

      Due to founding executive officer — Continued

      In connection with the Company’s legal proceedings against Mr. Muller, the Company is attempting to obtain a judgment that will relieve the Company of $1,017,208, which represents all amounts due Mr. Muller. These amounts include the $500,000 due for the marketing and distribution rights of the ZEFS and the working capital advances of $517,208. As described in the Significant Matters section of Note 1, the Company has already been relieved of the $10 royalty interest that Mr. Muller held for each unit sold. In addition, the Company is also attempting to obtain a judgment that will cancel the options to purchase 10,000,000 shares granted to Mr. and Mrs. Muller, collectively. Based on the status of current legal proceedings, the Company does not believe that it will have to pay Mr. Muller the $500,000 for the rights to the ZEFS device and the $517,208 of advances. The Company also believes that the option Mr. Muller holds to purchase 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s stock will be cancelled and no longer valid.

      Due to related parties

      Masry & Vititoe, a law firm in which Edward Masry is a partner, has advanced $21,478 and $57,903 as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 to the Company for working capital purposes. The advances payable to Masry & Vititoe were allocations to the Company for shared expenses, primarily payroll. These advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and are due on demand. In April 2004, $15,000 of debt was converted to 60,000 shares of common stock.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


5.   Stock options and warrants

      The Company issues stock options to employees, directors and consultants under no formal plan. Employee options vest according to the terms of the specific grant and expire from 5 to 10 years from date of grant. Non-employee option grants to date are vested upon issuance or up to one year. The weighted average remaining contractual life of employee options outstanding at June 30, 2004 was 7.32 years. Stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2003 and six months ended June 30, 2004, was as follows:

                 
            Weighted Avg.
    Options
  Exercise Price
Options outstanding, January 1, 2003
    14,000,000     $ 0.13  
Options granted
          1.00  
Options exercised
           
Options cancelled
           
 
   
 
     
 
 
Options, December 31, 2003
    14,000,000       0.13  
Options granted
    1,172,652       1.03  
Options exercised
           
Options cancelled
           
 
   
 
     
 
 
Options, June 30, 2004
    15,172,652     $ 0.20  
 
   
 
     
 
 

      Options outstanding at June 30, 2004 and the related weighted average exercise price and remaining life information is as follows:

                                             
                        Total            
                Weighted   weighted           Weighted
Range of   Total   average   average           average
exercise   options   remaining   exercise   Options   exercise
prices
  outstanding
  life in years
  price
  exercisable
  price
$ 0.10       10,000,000       N/A     $ 0.10       10,000,000     $ 0.10  
  0.10       3,000,000       5.35       0.10       2,000,000       0.10  
  0.40       750,000       7.30       0.40       750,000       0.40  
  0.50       150,000       2.21       0.50       150,000       0.50  
  1.00       100,000       2.75       1.00       100,000       1.00  
  .98       900,000       4.50       .98              
  1.15       193,912       4.50       1.15              
  1.27       78,740       4.50       1.27              
 
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 
$ 0.10-$1.27       15,172,652       5.30     $ 0.20       13,000,000     $ 0.19  
 
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
     
 
 

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


5.   Stock options and warrants - Continued

                         
                    Cumulative
    June 30,   June 30,   since
    2004
  2003
  inception
Net loss, as reported
  $ (1,940,158 )   $ (1,046,670 )   $ (12,267,766 )
Less: total fair value method stock-based employee compensation expense
    (1,147,812 )     (474,898 )     (3,356,094 )
Add: deferred compensation amortization for below market employee options
    604,790       425,000       2,496,457  
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Pro forma net loss
  $ (2,483,180 )   $ (1,096,658 )   $ (13,127,403 )
 
   
 
     
 
     
 
 
Pro forma loss per share
  $ (0.07 )   $ (0.04 )        
 
   
 
     
 
         

      The 10,000,000 options exercisable at $0.10 per share in the table above are held by Mr. Muller. The options have been accounted for as employee stock options under the provisions of APB No. 25. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recorded in the statements of operations. However, the $1,000,000 fair value of the options has been reflected in the pro forma net loss below. The 10,000,000 options do not have an expiration date and vested in 1999. For purposes of computing fair value method stock-based employee compensation expense for the 10,000,000 employee options above, a ten-year life was used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, as ten years is the longest term for other option grants.
 
      Intrinsic value of employee options

      Certain employee options were granted with exercise prices less the than fair market value of the Company’s stock at the date of grant. As the grants were to employees, the intrinsic value method, as allowed under APB No. 25, was used to calculate the related compensation expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, $302,395 of employee deferred compensation was amortized and recognized as expense. The remaining deferred compensation expense will be recognized over the remaining vesting periods of the employee options through 2004.
 
      The Company has elected to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB No. 25 and related interpretations, and follow the pro forma disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized related to the granting of stock options, except as noted above. The following table illustrates the effect on net income as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to stock-based employee compensation.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


5.   Stock options and warrants - Continued

      The following table summarizes certain information about the company’s stock purchase warrants.

                 
            Weighted Avg.
    Warrants
  Exercise Price
Warrants outstanding, January 1, 2003
    1,850,000     $ 0.06  
Warrants granted
    11,517,414       0.46  
Warrants exercised
           
Warrants cancelled
           
 
   
 
     
 
 
Warrants outstanding, December 31, 2003
    13,367,414       0.52  
Warrants granted
           
Warrants exercised
    (950,000 )     (0.02 )
Warrants cancelled
           
 
   
 
     
 
 
Warrants outstanding, June 30, 2004
    12,417,414     $ 0.50  
 
   
 
     
 
 

      The Company has elected to account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB No. 25 and related interpretations, and follow the pro forma disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized related to the granting of stock options, except as noted above. The following table illustrates the effect on net income as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to stock-based employee compensation. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, 950,000 warrants were exercised.

6.   Going concern

      The accompanying 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. As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has a net loss of $1,940,158, a negative cash flow from operations of $949,251, a working capital deficiency of $661,494 and a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,640,963. These factors raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to raise additional funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

      The Company believes that it has sufficient cash to fund its operations through at least the end of the third quarter of 2004. In order to meet its operational needs, the Company is raising additional capital in a private offering (see note 7). However, there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available or, if it is available, that it will be available on terms that are favorable to the Company. If the Company is unable to obtain additional capital, it may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate its research and development programs, or relinquish rights to technologies that it might otherwise seek to develop or commercialize.

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SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
(A DEVELOPMENT STAGE ENTERPRISE)

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Continued
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED)


7.   Subsequent event

      In July 2004, the Company amended its original license agreement with the RAND Corporation (Licensee) and executed a License Agreement with Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
 
      In consideration of the license granted to Licensee under the terms of this Agreement, Licensee shall pay to Temple a royalty of two percent (2%) of net sales for each calendar quarter during the term of this Agreement.
 
      In further consideration of the license granted to Licensee under the terms of this Agreement, Licensee shall pay to Temple, on the first anniversary of the expiration of the option period, a non-refundable license fee of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). In further consideration of the license granted to licensee under the terms of this Agreement, licensee shall pay to Temple, on the second anniversary of the expiration of the option period and annually thereafter, a non-refundable license maintenance fee regardless of or irrespective of actual net sales. The amount of each license maintenance fee payment shall be as follows: (i) twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the first through fourth payment, and (ii) fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for all subsequent payments.
 
      This undertaking relates to commercialization of myriads of products that the Company hopes will be widely accepted by the petroleum industry. The Company has applied for patent protection for this new technology. Use of these new SWA products may extend the life of world oil reserves and be beneficial in reducing future damage to the world’s ecology, threatened by oil exploration.
 
      The Company expects that by mid-2005 the feasibility study, including market assessment and the theoretical and engineering evaluations, will have been completed. If at that time the Company determines the products are both practical to engineer and will be accepted by the petroleum industry, the Company may then proceed with the design of prototypes, a demonstration program and the commercialization of these products.
 
      The Company commenced a private offering in late July 2004. As of the date of the filing of this report, the Company has raised in excess of $550,000 in this offering. The Company anticipates additional operating losses, which may increase, through at least the remainder of 2004 as it expands its research and development program, provides for general and administrative expenses and commences marketing activities, without the benefit of revenue.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

     This Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include predictions regarding our future:

    research and development expenses;

    scientific test results;

    general and administrative expenses;

    liquidity and sufficiency of existing cash;

    technology;

    the outcome of pending or threatened litigation.

     You can identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “continues,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements also include the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements.

     Such statements, which include statements concerning future revenue sources and concentrations, selling, general and administrative expenses, research and development expenses, capital resources, additional financings and additional losses, are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-QSB, that could actual results to differ materially from those projected.

     Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth below under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2003. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

     The forward-looking statements set forth in this Form 10-QSB are as of June 30, 2004, and we undertake no duty to update this information.

Overview

     The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-QSB and the Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

     We are a development stage company that has not yet commenced operations and does not generate revenue. Our current focus is on research and development of proprietary devices that can be installed on motor vehicles and which are designed to reduce harmful emissions, improve fuel efficiency and improve performance. Utilizing our test vehicles, motorcycles, engines and equipment at our research and development facilities in Australia and the United States, we have created prototype devices for one-, two- and four-barrel carbureted engines and multiple devices for fuel injection engines that we call “ZEFS”. We have devoted the bulk of our efforts to complete the design and development of our production models and raise the financing required to do so and to fund our expenses.

     We have also recently developed devices for use on two- and four-stroke motorcycles, generators and lawnmower engines, which we call “CAT-MATE”. On June 4, 2004, we filed a New Provisional Patent Application for an “Inline Exhaust Device to Improve Efficiency of a Catalytic Converter”. We have also trademarked the name “CAT-MATE”.

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     We anticipate that our research and development efforts will continue for at least the remainder of 2004. We do not envision generating any significant revenue in 2004, although limited marketing activities later in 2004 could produce nominal revenue. We are in the process of raising additional capital to fund continuing research and development activities and meet our operating expenses, including marketing activities, for the remainder of 2004.

Results of Operations

     To date, we have not generated any revenues and our business is in the development stage.

     Our operating costs and expenses consist primarily of research and development expenses and general and administrative expenses. We expect our operating costs to increase once we begin to manufacture and market the ZEFS and CAT-MATE devices, which we do not expect to occur earlier than the fourth quarter of 2004. Our research and development expenses include contractual payments to RAND Corporation, consultants’ fees, capital expenditures, cost of services and supplies. We expect our research and development costs to increase as we continue to develop the ZEFS and CAT-MATE devices and develop new applications of our technology.

     Our general and administrative expenses include compensation expenses related to executive and other administrative personnel, facility lease, the costs of our insurance and legal and accounting support. We expect our general and administrative expenses to increase as we expand our infrastructure in support of our anticipated increased operations, which we do not expect to occur earlier than the fourth quarter of 2004.

     We had a net loss of $1,163,588 for the three months ended June 30, 2004, compared to a net loss of $440,669 for the three months ended June 30, 2003. We had a net loss of $1,940,158 for the six months ended June 30, 2004, compared to a net loss of $1,046,670 for the six months ended June 30, 2003. These increases in loss are primarily attributable to an increase in research and development expenses as a result of the agreement we entered into with RAND Corporation in December 2002, as amended. We expect an increase in net loss through 2004 attributable to increased research and development, and general and administrative expenses, as well as the commencement of marketing activities.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     We have incurred negative cash flow from operations in the developmental stage since our inception in 1998. As of June 30, 2004 we had cash of $138,815 and an accumulated deficit of $12,267,766. Our 2004 negative operating cash flows have been funded primarily through the net proceeds of a private financing that we commenced in November 2002 and completed in October 2003. Because of our current cash position, the Company does not have sufficient cash on hand to continue to fund operations for any significant period of time. Accordingly, we commenced another private offering in late-July 2004, which is ongoing. As of the date of the filing of this report, we have raised in excess of $550,000 in this offering. We anticipate additional operating losses, which may increase, through at least the remainder of 2004 as we expand our research and development program, provide for general and administrative expenses and commence marketing activities, without the benefit of revenue.

     The accompanying 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. As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, for the six month period ended June 30, 2004, the Company has a net loss of $1,940,158, a negative cash flow from operations of $949,251, a working capital deficiency of $661,494 and a stockholders’ deficiency of $1,640,963. These factors raise concerns about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company’s ability to raise

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additional funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

     We believe that we have sufficient cash to fund our operations through at least the end of the third quarter of 2004. In order to meet our operational needs, we are raising additional capital in a private offering as described above. However, there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available or, if it is available, that is will be available on terms that are favorable to the Company. If we are unable to obtain additional capital, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate our research and development programs, or relinquish rights to technologies that we might otherwise seek to develop or commercialize.

     In the action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) against Jeffrey Muller, the founder and former sole director of the Company, and others, we seek, among other relief, the cancellation of all shares of our common stock controlled, directly or indirectly, by Mr. Muller and his affiliates, options to purchase an additional 10,000,000 shares of our common stock, and Mr. Muller’s original royalty agreement. See “Part II, Item 1, Legal Proceeding”. The cancellation of these shares and options would have a significant positive effect on our capitalization.

Critical Accounting Policies

     Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these Financial Statements and related disclosures requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate, on an on-going basis, our estimates and judgments, including those related to the useful life of the assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

     The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our most critical accounting policies have a significant impact on the results that we report in our Financial Statements. The SEC considers an entity’s most critical accounting policies to be those policies that are both most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results of operations and those that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain at the time of estimation. We believe the following critical accounting policies, among others, require significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our Financial Statements:

     Stock-Based Compensation

     We account for stock-based compensation to employees as defined by using the intrinsic-value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB) No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.”

     We account for stock option and warrant grants issued to non-employees using the guidance of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and EITF No. 96-18: “Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services,” whereby the fair value of such option and warrant grants is determined using the Black- Scholes option pricing model at the earlier of the date at which the non-employee’s performance is completed or a performance commitment is reached.

     Estimates

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reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Certain significant estimates were made in connection with preparing our financial statements as described in Note 1 of our Financial Statements. See Item 1, Part I, Financial Statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

New Accounting Pronouncements

     In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of Both Liabilities and Equity.” SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). The provisions of SFAS No. 150 are effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003, except for mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of nonpublic entities., which are subject to the provisions of this statement for the first fiscal period beginning after December 15, 2004. The Company believes that the adoption of SFAS No. 150 will not have an impact on its financial position or results of operations.

     In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46”), which clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements”, relating to consolidation of certain entities. In December 2003, the FASB issued a revised version of FIN 46 (“FIN 46R”) that replaced the original FIN 46. FIN 46R requires identification of a company’s participation in variable interest entities (“VIEs”), which are defined as entities with a level of invested equity that is not sufficient to fund future activities to permit it to operate on a standalone basis. For entities identified as a VIE, FIN 46R sets forth a model to evaluate potential consolidation based on an assessment of which party to the VIE, if any, bears a majority of the exposure to its expected losses, or stands to gain from a majority of its expected returns. FIN 46R also sets forth certain disclosures regarding interests in VIEs that are deemed significant even if consolidation is not required. The Company is not currently participating in, or invested in, any VIEs, as defined in FIN 46R. The implementation of the provisions of FIN 46R in 2003 did not have a significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statement presentation or disclosures.

Item 3. Controls and Procedures

     (a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures: Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. It should be noted that the design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.

     (b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting: There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     On December 19, 2001, the SEC filed civil charges in the United States Federal District Court, Southern District of New York, against us, our former President and then sole director Jeffrey Muller, and others, alleging that we and the other defendants were engaged in a fraudulent scheme to promote our stock. The SEC complaint alleged the existence of a promotional campaign using press releases, Internet postings, an elaborate website, and televised media events to disseminate false and materially misleading information as part of a fraudulent scheme to manipulate the market for stock in our corporation, which was then controlled by Mr. Muller. On March 22, 2002, we signed a Consent to Final Judgment of Permanent Injunction and Other Relief in settlement of this action as against the corporation only, which the court approved on July 2, 2002. Under this settlement, we were not required to pay any fines or restitution. The SEC’s action continues against Mr. Muller and others.

     On July 2, 2002, after an investigation by our newly constituted board of directors, we filed a cross-complaint in the SEC action against Mr. Muller and others seeking injunctive relief, disgorgement and financial restitution for a variety of acts and omissions in connection with sales of our stock and other transactions occurring between 1998 and 2002. Among other things, we allege that Mr. Muller and certain others sold stock without consideration and without registration under federal securities laws; engaged in self-dealing and entered into various undisclosed related-party transactions; misappropriated for their own use proceeds from sales of our stock; and entered into various undisclosed arrangements regarding the control, voting and disposition of their stock. We contend that we are entitled to a judgment canceling all of the approximately 8,716,710 shares of our common stock which we believe are controlled, directly or indirectly, by Mr. Muller, divesting Mr. Muller of any right to exercise options for 10,000,000 shares of our stock, the entry of an existing preliminary injunction to prevent Mr. Muller from any involvement with the company and a monetary judgment against Muller and others in the amount of several million dollars. We are also seeking cancellation of the previous royalty arrangement with Mr. Muller.

     On July 30, 2002, the U.S. Federal District Court, Southern District of New York, granted our application for a preliminary injunction against Mr. Muller and others, which prevents Mr. Muller and other cross-defendants from selling, transferring, or encumbering any of our assets and property, from selling or transferring any of our stock that they may own or control, or from taking any action to injure us or our business and shareholders. The order also prevents Mr. Muller from exercising any control over our corporation and serving as an officer or director of our company. While we believe that we have valid claims, there can be no assurance that an adverse result or settlement would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or cash flow.

     In the course of the litigation, we have obtained control over Mr. Muller’s patent rights to the ZEFS device. Under a Buy-Sell Agreement between Jeffrey Muller and us dated December 29, 1998, Mr. Muller, who was listed on the ZEFS devise patent application as the inventor of the ZEFS device, granted us the marketing, manufacturing and distribution rights to the ZEFS device. In conjunction with these proceedings, a settlement agreement was reached whereby the $10 per unit royalty previously due to Mr. Muller was terminated and replaced with a $.20 per unit royalty payable to the bankruptcy trustee. On November 7, 2002, under our settlement with the Muller bankruptcy trustee, the trustee transferred all ownership and legal rights to this international patent application for the ZEFS device to us.

     The SEC filed a motion for summary judgment on May 28, 2004. Further proceedings for pretrial motions have been assigned to U.S. Magistrate Frank Maas. Judge Maas postponed and rescheduled the filing date for the Company to file its motion for summary judgment. The Company has notified the court that it will file its motion no later than August 24, 2004. After a period of time during which Mr. Muller will have an opportunity to respond and the Company and the SEC will have an opportunity to reply, it is expected that a hearing to resolve the issues raised in these motions will be calendared during October 2004.

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     Although the outcome of this litigation cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty, we are optimistic that the Court’s ruling will either significantly narrow the issues for any later trial or will result in a disposition of the case in a manner favorable to the company. While we believe that we have valid claims, there can be no assurance that an adverse result or settlement would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or cash flow.

Item 2. Changes in Securities

     In April 2004, the Company issued 60,000 shares of common stock to Joette Masry, the wife of our Chief Executive Officer Edward Masry, in connection with the conversion and cancellation of $15,000 debt owed to Ms. Masry.

     In April 2004, the Company issued 65,000 shares of common stock to John Fawcett, for services rendered by him to the Company under a consulting agreement dated December 1, 2001. In June 2004, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock to each of John Kostic, Adrian Menzell and Pat Baker, for services rendered by them to the Company under consulting agreements dated April 1, 2003. Half of the shares issued to each of Messrs. Kostic, Menzell and Baker vested on April 1, 2004 and the remainder of such shares vest on April 1, 2005.

     In June 2004, the Company issued an aggregate 950,000 shares of common stock to various individuals in connection with the exercise of warrants previously issued to them. The aggregate gross and net proceeds to the Company in connection with such exercises were $190,000.

     The issuance of the shares described above was made in reliance on the exemptions from registration set forth in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. We made no public solicitation in connection with the issuance of the above-mentioned securities. We relied on representation from the purchasers of the securities that they purchased the securities for investment only and not with a view to any distribution thereof and that they were aware of our business affairs and financial condition and had sufficient information to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision regarding their acquisition of the securities.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     None.

Item 4. Submission Of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

     We held our annual meeting of stockholders on May 24, 2004. At that meeting, our stockholders:

     1. Elected seven directors to serve until our 2005 annual meeting of stockholders or until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified:

                 
Name
  For
  Withheld
Edward L. Masry
    17,832,404       583,090  
Eugene E. Eichler
    17,824,604       590,890  
Bruce H. McKinnon
    17,824,704       590,790  
Robert F. Sylk
    17,832,504       582,990  
John Brown
    17,832,504       582,990  
John F. Price
    17,832,504       582,990  
Joseph Helleis
    17,832,404       583,090  

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     2. Ratified the appointment of Weinberg & Company, P.A., as our independent auditors for the current fiscal year:

         
Votes For
    17,821,377  
Votes Against
    557,093  
Abstentions
    37,024  
Broker Non-Votes
    0  

     3. Adopted the Save the World Air, Inc. 2004 Stock Option Plan:

         
Votes For
    12,179,979  
Votes Against
    651,677  
Abstentions
    36,075  
Broker Non-Votes
    5,547,763  

Item 5. Other Information

     None.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a) The exhibits listed below are required by Item 601 of Regulation S-B.

     
Exhibit No.
  Description
10.1(1)
  Commercial Sublease between the Registrant and KZ Golf, Inc., dated October 16, 2003.
10.2(1)
  General Tenancy Agreement between the Registrant and Autumlee Pty Ltd., dated November 15, 2003.
10.3(2)
  Agreement between the Registrant and RAND, dated December 13, 2002.
10.4(1)*
  Agreement between the Registrant and RAND, dated May 7, 2003.
10.5(4)
  Modification No. 1 dated as of August 21, 2003 to Exhibit 10.4
10.6(4)
  Modification No. 2 dated as of October 17, 2003 to Exhibit 10.4
10.7(4)
  Modification No. 3 dated as of January 20, 2004 to Exhibit 10.4
10.8(3)
  Deed and Document Conveyance between the Trustee of the Property of Jeffrey Ann Muller and Lynette Anne Muller (Bankrupts).

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Exhibit No.
  Description
10.9(3)
  Assignment and Bill of Sale between Pro Hart and the Registrant dated May 28, 2002.
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Quarterly Report Pursuant to Rule 13(a)-15(e) or Rule 15(d)-15(e).
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Quarterly Report Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
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  Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Quarterly Report pursuant to Rule 13(a)-15(e) or Rule 15(d)-15(e).


*   Confidential Treatment Requested.
 
(1)   Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-KSB for fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.
 
(2)   Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on December 30, 2002.
 
(3)   Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on November 12, 2002
 
(4)   Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2004

     (b) Reports on Form 8-K.

On May 21, 2004, we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC, in connection with certain recent business developments.

On May 28, 2004, we filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC, in connection with a press release we issued announcing the election of directors at our 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and the election of officers at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors held on the same date.

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SIGNATURES

     In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
         
  SAVE THE WORLD AIR, INC.
 
 
Date: August 23, 2004  By:   /s/ Edward L. Masry    
    Edward L. Masry   
    Chief Executive Officer   
 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.
  Description
10.1(1)
  Commercial Sublease between the Registrant and KZ Golf, Inc., dated October 16, 2003.
10.2(1)
  General Tenancy Agreement between the Registrant and Autumlee Pty Ltd., dated November 15, 2003.
10.3(2)
  Agreement between the Registrant and RAND, dated December 13, 2002.
10.4(1)*
  Agreement between the Registrant and RAND, dated May 7, 2003.
10.5(4)
  Modification No. 1 dated as of August 21, 2003 to Exhibit 10.4
10.6(4)
  Modification No. 2 dated as of October 17, 2003 to Exhibit 10.4
10.7(4)
  Modification No. 3 dated as of January 20, 2004 to Exhibit 10.4
10.8(3)
  Deed and Document Conveyance between the Trustee of the Property of Jeffrey Ann Muller and Lynette Anne Muller (Bankrupts).
10.9(3)
  Assignment and Bill of Sale between Pro Hart and the Registrant dated May 28, 2002.
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Quarterly Report Pursuant to Rule 13(a)-15(e) or Rule 15(d)-15(e).
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Quarterly Report Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
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  Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Quarterly Report pursuant to Rule 13(a)-15(e) or Rule 15(d)-15(e).


*   Confidential Treatment Requested.
 
(1)   Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-KSB for fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.
 
(2)   Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on December 30, 2002.
 
(3)   Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on November 12, 2002.
 
(4)   Incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended March 31, 2004

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