Ocean Bio-Chem
Annual Report 2011

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OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. Annual Report 2011 WWW.OCEANBIOCHEM.COM OVERVIEW During 2011, the Company recorded another year of record revenues as a result of continued growth in the core marine market as well as expansion into other marketplaces, including automotive, power sports, outdoor power equipment and home care. This growth is the result of continued adherence to a plan in which the Company not only identifi es new customers, but also identifi es additional products for existing customers in order to maximize on previously-established relationships. In order to capitalize on this momentum on a going forward basis, the Company continues to develop new, innovative products as well as creating new variants of current products. Examples of new versions of existing products include Star Tron® Enzyme Fuel Treatment. The Company has leveraged the success and popularity of this fl agship product in the marine and power sports markets by introducing new versions of Star Tron® to the mainstream automotive and home care market by means of new relationships with major US retailers. The new versions were created to appeal to specifi c user niches, such as owners of motorcycles, scooters, personal watercraft, ATVs, cars and gas-powered home care equipment. Wide-reaching marketing campaigns have been implemented in order to support the presence of Star Tron® at new retail outlets outside the traditional marine marketplace. Print, television and social media are all being utilized to spread the Star Tron® message to a new and receptive audience. The company continues to align its brands with the most well-regarded and highest-rated enthusiast television programs, including Speed Channels’ Truck U. and Two Guys Garage, NBC Sport’s George Poveromo’s World of Saltwater Fishing, plus, ShipShape TV and Addictive Fishing. Examples of new products geared to existing core customers include the Star brite® “Guard” and “Reggae” family of marine detailing products. Designed to complement the core marine cleaning and appearance items, these new products allow consumers to maintain their boats in the minimum time between full applications of traditional boat washes or polishes, thus reinforcing brand loyalty and consumer satisfaction. The Company has also capitalized on strong consumer demand for existing products by offering signifi cantly improved versions for both core markets as well as for new markets. The MDG Mildew Odor Control System that had been the industry standard for maintaining air quality in boats, homes and RVs in long-term or seasonal storage was replaced in 2010 by the technologically-superior NosGUARD® line of products. Now manufactured in the Company’s Kinpak facility, these products are being aggressively marketed to consumers beyond the core marine segment. 4041 SW 47th Avenue • Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 • Tel:(954) 587-6280 • (800) 327-8583 • Fax:(954) 587-2813 WWW.OCEANBIOCHEM.COM • WWW.STARBRITE.COM • WWW.STARTRON.COM PRESIDENT’S LETTER Fellow Shareholders: March 30, 2012 Your Company had another very successful year reporting record net sales, net profi ts and both record diluted and basic earnings per share for the third consecutive year. The record net sales, translates to an annual compounded growth rate of approximately 14%. This real growth rate has been accomplished while the general economy has been growing in the range of 1-2%. This growth of sales has been accomplished with broadening the markets that the Company sells products into. During 2011 we increased the Company as a manufacturer/supplier of performance products into the automotive chain stores, “big box” hardware stores. We also increased our presence in the outdoor power equipment, recreational sports, and motorsports markets. We have also established strong relationships with distributors in each of these markets to support our current and future sales growth. As we establish our presence in each one of these newer markets we are planning increased advertising to support both brand awareness of our Star brite® and Star Tron® brands. For the year, net sales for 2011 were approximately $31.7 million, a 16% increase compared to 2010’s sales. As a result of the Company’s strong operating performance we reported record net income of $2.4 million, a growth of approximately 19% over 2010 results. A fi nancial measure of the success of a Company is cash fl ow from operations or EBITDA (earnings before taxes interest, depreciation and amortization) plus other non cash items including non cash stock compensation expenses and deferred taxes. For 2011, the cash fl ow increased to approximately $5.1 million from $4.3 million in 2010. This increase in cash fl ow is refl ected on the continued strengthening of the Company’s Balance Sheet. The current assets increased to approximately $13.8 million from approximately $11.0 million. At the same time total current liabilities decreased $300 thousand. As a result, the current ratio increased to 3.8: 1 from 2.8: 1 in the prior year. Also, long term debt decreased by approximately $600 thousand to $1.9 million. The Return on Equity for 2011 was approximately 17%. We are continuing to improve and enhance our Kinpak manufacturing facility. During the year we completely repainted the exterior of the Montgomery facility, added additional capacity for our bottle blow molding capability, purchased additional equipment to further automate specifi c operations and completely refurbished the administrative facilities of our Montgomery operations. In total, we invested approximately $500 thousand in capital expenditures in Kinpak. We plan to continue the upgrading of equipment and facilities in 2012 and have estabilished a capital budget at approximately the same level spent in 2011. Our manufacturing operations are continuing to improve both in effi ciencies as well as cost improvement programs, which have also contributed to the Company’s higher gross margin percentages in the year. Although we are off to a slower start in 2012 than we would have liked, we are excited about the prospects for 2012. We have continued to gain new customers in the early part of the year and anticipate this trend to continue as the year progresses. As we gain customers in our newer markets we will continue to introduce specifi c new products to these markets which will increase sales and profi ts. It is too early to measure the impact on the Company that the current high fuel prices will have. The Company is impacted in two ways from increased petroleum prices. A large portion of products that we purchase are petroleum/ petro chemical based, which directly impacts the purchase price of raw materials we buy. Also, higher fuel prices could affect the recreational use of water crafts. So far, at current pricing of petroleum, we have not seen a slowdown in our customers’ purchasing of our products due to higher fuel prices. You may have noticed our higher inventory levels. We have strategically increased inventories of petroleum based products, to help mitigate product cost increases. As we look forward in 2012, we are cautiously optimistic that 2012 will be another successful year for the Company. Finally, I would like to express my appreciation to all of Ocean-Bio Chem. Inc. employees for their dedication in achieving our 2011 fi nancial results. We are also grateful for the support of all our customers, suppliers and shareholders. Peter G. Dornau President and Chief Executive Offi cer  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FORM 10-K Commission File Number 000-11102 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida (State Or Other Jurisdiction Of Incorporation Or Organization) 59-1564329 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4041 SW 47 AVENUE FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33314 (Address of principal executive offices) 954-587-6280 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Common Stock, $0.01 par value Name of each exchange on which registered The NASDAQ Stock Market Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None. Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes  No  Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes  No  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  No  Indicate by check mark whether registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  No  Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer  Non-accelerated filer  Accelerated filer  Smaller reporting company Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes  No  At March 30, 2012, 8,106,886 shares of the registrant’s voting Common Stock were outstanding. The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant at June 30, 2011, the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was $10,631,417, based on the closing sale price of the Common Stock as reported by NASDAQ Capital Market on such date. For purposes of making this computation only, all executive officers, directors and beneficial owners of more than five percent of the registrant's Common Stock are deemed to be affiliates. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed not later than April 29, 2012, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report. 4 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I Item 1. Item 1A. Item 1B. Item 2. Item 3. Item 4 PART II Item 5. Item 6. Item 7. Item 7A. Item 8. Item 9. Item 9A. Item 9B. PART III Item 10. Item 11. Item 12. Item 13. Item 14. PART IV Item 15. Business Risk Factors Unresolved Staff Comments Properties Legal Proceedings Mine Safety Disclosures Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases Equity Securities Selected Financial Data Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Controls and Procedures Other information Executive Officers and Directors of the Registrant Executive Compensation Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters Certain Relationships and Related Transactions Principal Accounting Fees and Services Exhibits, Financial Statements Schedules and Reports Filed on Form 8K Signatures Page 7-9 9-10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11-15 15 15 15 15-16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16-17 18 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 5 Forward-looking Statements: Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including without limitation expectations as to future sales and operating results, constitute forward-looking statements. For this purpose, any statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "believe," "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," or "could," including the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that may affect these results include, but are not limited to, the highly competitive nature of our industry, reliance on certain key customers, changes in consumer demand for marine, recreational vehicle and automotive products, advertising and promotional efforts, exposure to market risks relating to changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates, and other factors. 6 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 Item 1. Business General: PART I We are principally engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of a broad line of appearance and maintenance products for boats, recreational vehicles, automobiles and home care under the Star brite® and other trademarks within the United States of America and Canada. In addition, we produce private label formulations of many of our products for various customers and provide custom blending and packaging services for these and other products. Unless, the context indicates otherwise, we sometimes refer to Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries as “the Company," "we" or "our.” Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. was organized in 1973 under the laws of the state of Florida. In 1981, we purchased, from Peter G. Dornau and Arthur Spector, the co-founders of the Company, rights to the Star brite® trademark and related products for the United States and Canada. Mr. Dornau, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, has retained rights to these assets with respect to all other geographic areas. Accordingly, products that we manufacture that are sold outside of the United States and Canada are purchased from us and distributed by two companies owned by Mr. Dornau. Net Sales to the two companies in 2011 totaled approximately $1,764,000, or 5.6% of our net sales. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information. On May 10, 2010, the Company announced the formation of OdorStar Technology LLC (“OdorStar”), a joint venture between the Company and BBL Distributors, LLC. OdorStar owns patents that relate to a formula and delivery system, for use with products containing Chlorine Dioxide, designed to safely prevent and eliminate all types of odors relating to mold, mildew, and other sources of unpleasant odors. The Company and BBL Distributors LLC share equally in profits or losses from OdorStar. Because the Company manages OdorStar, it has consolidated OdorStar as part of its financial statements. Products: The products that we manufacture and market include the following: Marine: Our marine line consists of polishes, cleaners, protectants and waxes under the Star brite® brand name, enzyme fuel treatment under the Star Tron® brand name, and private label products. The Marine line also includes motor oils, boat washes, vinyl cleaners, protectants, teak cleaners, teak oils, bilge cleaners, hull cleaners, silicone sealants, polyurethane sealants, polysulfide sealants, gasket materials, lubricants, antifouling additives and anti-freeze coolants. In addition, we manufacture a line of brushes, poles, tie-downs and other related marine accessories. Automotive: We manufacture a line of automotive products under the Star brite® and Star Tron® brand names The automotive line includes gas treatments for both gas and diesel engines, motor oils, greases and related items. In addition, we produce anti- freeze and windshield washes under the Star brite® brand and under private labels for customers. We also produce automotive polishes, cleaners and other appearance items. Recreational Vehicle/Power Sports: We also market Star Tron® fuel treatment to the recreational vehicle market, including snow mobiles, all terrain vehicles and motorcycles. Power Sports enthusiasts have found Star Tron® a viable solution to a number of problems associated with E-10 fuel, which contains ethanol. Other recreational vehicle products include cleaners, polishes, detergents, fabric cleaners and protectors, silicone sealants, water proofers, gasket materials, degreasers, vinyl cleaners and protectors, toilet treatment fluids and anti-freeze coolants. Outdoor Power Equipment/ Lawn & Garden: This traditional business channel is supplied in the U.S. and Canada by a group of wholesalers that distribute equipment such as Briggs & Stratton®, Kohler®, Honda®, Husqvarna®, Kubota®, Gravely®, MTD®/Cub Cadet®, etc. StarTron® is also sold into this market as a viable solution to help rectify a number of operating engine problems associated with using E-10 fuel, which is fuel containing 10% ethanol. Contract Filling and Blow Molded Bottles: We blend and package a variety of chemical formulations to our customers’ specifications. In addition, we manufacture for sale to various customers assorted styles of both PVC and HDPE blow molded bottles. Mold/Mildew Odor Control: We manufacture a variety of products that help prevent and eliminate all types of mold, mildew, and other unpleasant odors, through OdorStar’s patented delivery system. Our odor control products are effective for homes, automobiles, boats and recreational vehicles. ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 7 Although our products are utilized for different types of vehicles, boats, and home care, we believe our operations constitute one industry segment. Manufacturing: We produce the majority of our products at the manufacturing facilities of our subsidiary, Kinpak, Inc. ("Kinpak"), in Montgomery, Alabama. In addition, we contract with various unaffiliated companies located in the northeastern and mid-western areas of the country to manufacture our other products, which are manufactured to our specifications using our provided formulas. Each third party packager enters into a confidentiality agreement with us. We purchase raw materials from a wide variety of suppliers; all raw materials used in manufacturing are readily available from alternative sources. We design our own packaging and supply our outside manufacturers with the appropriate design or packaging. We believe that our internal manufacturing capacity and our arrangements with our current outside manufacturers are adequate for our present needs. In the event that arrangements with any third-party manufacturer are discontinued, we believe that we will be able to locate substitute manufacturing facilities without a substantial adverse effect on our manufacturing and distribution. Marketing: Our products are sold through national retailers such as Wal-Mart, West Marine and Bass Pro Shops. We also sell to national and regional distributors that sell our products to specialized retail outlets. Currently we have two customers to whom sales exceeded 10% of consolidated net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011. Sales to these two customers represented approximately 40% of consolidated net sales. Sales to our five largest unaffiliated customers for the year ended December 31, 2011, amounted to approximately 51% of our consolidated net sales, and at December 31, 2011, outstanding accounts receivable balances from our five largest unaffiliated customers aggregated approximately 40% of our consolidated accounts receivable. We market our products through internal salesmen and approximately 125 sales representatives who work on an independent contractor commission basis. Our personnel also participate in sales presentations and trade shows. In addition, we market our brands and products through advertising campaigns in national magazines, television, newspapers and product catalogs. Our products are distributed primarily from Kinpak’s manufacturing and distribution facility in Montgomery, Alabama. Since 2008, we have participated in a vendor managed inventory program with one major customer. Backlog, seasonality, and selling terms: We had no significant backlog of orders at December 31, 2011. We do not give customers the absolute right to return product. The majority of our products is non-seasonal and is sold throughout the year. Normal trade terms offered to credit customers range from 30 to 60 days. However, at times we offer extended payment terms or discount arrangements as purchasing incentives to customers. These initiatives do not materially affect customary margins. Competition: Competition with respect to our principal product lines is described below: The principal elements of competition affecting all of our products lines are brand recognition, price, service and the ability to deliver products on a timely basis. Marine: We have several national and regional competitors in the marine marketplace. We do not believe that any competitor or small group of competitors hold a dominant market share. We believe that we can increase or maintain our market share through our present methods of advertising and distribution. Automotive: There are a large number of companies, both national and regional, that compete with us. Many are more established and have greater financial resources than we do. While our market share is small, the total market size is substantial. We believe that we have established a reasonable market share through our present methods of advertising and distribution, considering the large size of this market. Recreational Vehicle/Power Sports: We compete with national and regional competitors. We do not believe that any competitor or small group of competitors hold a dominant market share. We believe that we can increase or maintain our market share by utilizing similar methods to those we use in the marine market. Outdoor Power Equipment/Lawn & Garden: We compete with several established national and regional competitors. We do not believe that any competitor or small group of competitors hold a dominant market share. We have attempted to make inroads in this market by emphasizing Star Tron®’s unique formulation and by increasing our advertising and attendance at trade shows. Trademarks: We have obtained registered trademarks for Star brite®, Star Tron® and other trade names used on our products. We view our trademarks as significant assets because they provide product recognition. We believe that our intellectual property is significantly protected, but we cannot assure that these rights can be successfully asserted in the future or will not be invalidated, circumvented or challenged. 8 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 Patents: In 2010, the Company acquired an interest in patents held by OdorStar. The patents relate to a delivery system, for use with products containing Chlorine Dioxide, designed to safely prevent and eliminate all types of odors relating to mold, mildew, and other unpleasant odors. The patents expire in 2022. New Product Development: We continue to develop specialized products for the marine, automotive, recreational vehicle/power sports and outdoor power equipment/lawn and garden markets. Expenditures for new product development have not been significant and are charged to operations in the year incurred. Environmental Costs: We endeavor to comply with applicable regulatory mandates on environmental issues. As previously reported, under a consent agreement and final order filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that became effective on January 19, 2011, Kinpak agreed to resolve alleged reporting violations by payment of a civil penalty of $110,000, which was paid in installments during 2011. This expense was recognized in 2010. The proceeding related solely to filing violations. The Company is now current with all EPA administrative filing requirements. Personnel: At December 31, 2011, we had 107 full-time employees. The following table provides information regarding personnel working for the Company and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2011: Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida Montgomery, Alabama Description Administrative Manufacturing and distribution Manufacturing and distribution Full-time Employees 28 7 72 107 Item 1A. Risk Factors If we do not compete effectively, our business will suffer. We confront aggressive competition in the sale of our products. In each of the markets in which we sell our products, we compete with a number of national and regional competitors. Competition in the automotive market is particularly intense, with many national and regional companies marketing competitive products. Many of our competitors in the automotive market are more established and have greater financial resources than we do. Our inability to successfully compete in our principal markets would harm our business. Economic conditions can adversely affect our business. We are subject to risks arising from adverse changes in general domestic and global economic conditions, including recession or economic slowdown and disruption of credit markets, which may impair the ability of our customers to satisfy obligations due to us. In addition, adverse economic conditions in recent years have adversely affected discretionary spending, which can have an indirect adverse affect on our product lines, particularly those directed to the marine and recreational vehicle markets. While our net sales increased in 2011, a decline in economic conditions could have an adverse affect on our net sales and results of operations. Failure to effectively utilize or successfully assert intellectual property rights could materially adversely affect our competitiveness. We rely on trademarks and trade names in connection with our products, the most significant of which are Star brite® and Star Tron®. OdorStar also owns patents we consider important to our business. We rely on trademark, trade secret, patent and copyright laws to protect our intellectual property rights. We cannot assure that these intellectual property rights will be effectively utilized or, if necessary, successfully asserted. There is a risk that we will not be able to obtain and perfect our own intellectual property rights, or, where appropriate, license from others intellectual property rights necessary to support new product introductions. Even if we obtain these rights, they may be invalidated, circumvented or challenged in the future. Our failure to perfect or successfully assert intellectual property rights could make us less competitive and could have a material adverse affect on our business, operating results and financial condition. Environmental matters may cause potential liability risks. We must comply with various environmental laws and regulations in connection with our operations, including those relating to the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes and the remediation of contamination associated with the use and disposal of hazardous substances. A release of such substances due to accident or intentional act could result in substantial liability to governmental authorities or to third parties. In addition, we are subject to reporting requirements with respect to certain materials we use in our manufacturing operations. In January 2011, Kinpak, which owns our manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Alabama, became subject to a consent agreement and final order with the United States Environmental Protection Agency relating to its alleged failure to complete and submit certain required forms with respect to toxic and hazardous chemicals used at its ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 9 facilities. Under the consent agreement and final order, Kinpak agreed to pay a civil penalty of $110,000. It is possible that we could become subject to additional environmental liabilities in the future that could have a material adverse affect on our results of operations or financial condition. Our variable rate indebtedness exposes us to risks related to interest rate fluctuation. The Company has a revolving line of credit with a variable interest rate. Interest on the revolving line of credit is payable at the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 1.74% per annum (unless the Company’s debt service coverage ratio, as defined in the credit agreement, falls below 2.0 to 1, in which case the additional percentage will be 2.75% per annum). In no event will the interest rate be less than 2.0% per annum. If interest rates were to increase significantly, our cash flow and results of operations would be adversely affected. Our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer is a majority shareholder who controls us, and his interest may conflict with or differ from the Company's interests. Peter G. Dornau, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, owns approximately 57% of our Common Stock. As a result, Mr. Dornau has the power to elect all of our directors and effectively has the ability to prevent any transaction that requires the approval of our Board of Directors and our shareholders. In addition, Mr. Dornau owns two companies that do business with the Company. Transactions with these affiliated companies made in the ordinary course of business were not made on substantially the same terms and conditions as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other customers. Management believes that the sales transactions did not involve more than normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features. We have entered into other transactions with entities owned by Mr. Dornau. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information. Trading in our Common Stock has been limited, and our stock price could potentially be subject to substantial fluctuations. Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market, but trading in our stock has been limited. Our stock price could be affected substantially by a relatively modest volume of transactions. Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments Not applicable. Item 2. Properties Our executive offices and one of our manufacturing facilities is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and are held under a lease with an entity controlled by our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The lease covers approximately 12,700 square feet of office, manufacturing, and warehouse space. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information. We own Kinpak’s Alabama facility, which currently contains approximately 300,000 square feet of office, plant and warehouse space on 20 acres of land. We also lease a 1.5 acre docking facility on the Alabama River, located approximately eleven miles from these facilities. Item 3. Legal Proceedings Not applicable. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. 10 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 PART II Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol OBCI. A summary of the high and low bid prices during each quarter of 2011 and 2010 is presented below. Market Range of Common Stock Bid: 1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. 2011 2010 High Low High Low $ 3.11 $ 1.81 $ 1.73 $ 0.90 $ 3.38 $ 2.19 $ 2.57 $ 1.64 $ 4.22 $ 2.00 $ 2.29 $ 1.64 $ 2.30 $ 1.91 $ 2.20 $ 1.70 We had approximately 150 record holders of our Common Stock at December 31, 2011. We believe that there are approximately 900 additional beneficial holders of our Common Stock, based on information obtained from our transfer agent and from broker- dealers that hold shares on behalf of their clients. The Company has not paid any cash dividends since its incorporation. The Company does not currently intend to pay any cash dividends, but instead will utilize available cash to fund operations. Item 6. Selected Financial Data Not applicable. Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements contained herein as Item 8. Overview: We are principally engaged in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of a broad line of appearance and maintenance products for boats, recreational vehicles, automobiles and home care under the Star brite® and other trademarks within the United States of America and Canada. In addition, we produce private label formulations of many of our products for various customers and provide custom blending and packaging services for these and other products. We sell our products through national retailers and to national and regional distributors who, in turn, sell our products to specialized retail outlets. Critical accounting estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. We have identified the following as critical accounting estimates, which are defined as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties, are the most pervasive and important to the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Revenue recognition and collectability of accounts receivable Revenue from product sales is recognized when persuasive evidence of a contract exists, the sales price is fixed and determinable, the title of goods pass to the customer, and collectability of the related receivable is probable. With respect to a customer for whom the Company manages the inventory at the customer's location, revenue is recognized when the products are sold to a third party. In the ordinary course of business, we grant non-interest bearing trade credit to our customers on normal credit terms. In an effort to reduce our credit risk, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust credit limits based upon payment history and customers’ creditworthiness, as determined by our review of their current credit information. We monitor ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 11 collections and payments from our customers and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience, specific customer collection issues and reviews of agings of trade receivables based on contractual terms. We generally do not require collateral on trade accounts receivable. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based on our historical collection experience and expected collectability of the accounts receivable, considering the period an account is outstanding, the financial position of the customer and information provided by credit rating services. The adequacy of this allowance is reviewed each reporting period and adjusted as necessary. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $75,000 at December 31, 2011 and approximately $63,600 at December 31, 2010, which was approximately 2.8% and 2.7%, respectively, of gross accounts receivable. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, or if unexpected events or significant future changes in trends were to occur, additional allowances may be required or bad debt expense may increase. Inventories Inventories primarily are composed of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out method. Accordingly, we maintain a reserve for slow moving and obsolete inventory to reduce the carrying value of our inventories to reflect the diminution of value resulting from product obsolescence, damage or other issues affecting marketability by an amount equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and its estimated market value. The adequacy of this reserve is reviewed each reporting period and adjusted as necessary. We regularly compare inventory quantities on hand against historical usage or forecasts related to specific items in order to evaluate obsolescence and excessive quantities. In assessing historical usage, we also qualitatively assess business trends to evaluate the reasonableness of using historical information as an estimate of future usage. A complete physical count of the inventory is conducted annually. Our slow moving and obsolete inventory reserve was $276,703 and $329,626 at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. Income taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The temporary differences are attributable to differing methods of financial statement and income tax depreciation and reserves for trade accounts receivable and inventories. The likelihood of a material change in the Company's expected realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on, among other factors, future taxable income and settlements with tax authorities. While management believes that its judgments and interpretations regarding income taxes are appropriate, significant differences in actual experience may require future adjustments to our tax assets and liabilities, which could be material. We are also required to assess the realizability of our deferred tax assets. We evaluate positive and negative evidence and use judgments regarding past and future events, including operating results and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize the deferred tax assets. Based on this assessment, we determine when it is more likely than not that all or some portion of our deferred tax assets may not be realized, in which case we would be required to apply a valuation allowance to offset our deferred tax assets in an amount equal to future tax benefits that may not be realized. We currently do not apply a valuation allowance to our deferred tax assets. However, if facts and circumstances change in the future, valuation allowances may be required. Significant judgment is required in determining income tax provisions and in evaluating tax positions. We establish additional provisions for income taxes when, despite the belief that tax positions are fully supportable, there remain certain positions that do not meet the minimum probability threshold, which is a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority. In the normal course of business, we and our subsidiaries are examined by various federal and state tax authorities. We regularly assess the potential outcomes of these examinations and any future examinations for the current or prior years in determining the adequacy of our provision for income taxes. We adjust the income tax provision, the current tax liability and deferred taxes in any period in which facts that give rise to an adjustment become known. The ultimate outcomes of the examinations of our income tax returns could result in increases or decreases to our recorded tax liabilities, which could affect our financial results. 12 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 Trademarks, trade names and patents - We acquired the rights to the Star brite® trademark and related products for the United States and Canada in conjunction with our original public offering during March 1981 for $880,000. The cost of these intangible assets was amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 40 years through December 31, 2001. Effective January 1, 2002 and pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" (now codified in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 350, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other"), we determined that these intangible assets have indefinite lives and therefore, we no longer recognize amortization expense. In addition, our 50% owned joint venture, OdorStar Technology, LLC, owns patents we use in our business. The Company amortizes these patents over their remaining life on a straight line basis. We review the carrying values of the trademarks and patents periodically for possible impairment. Our impairment review is based on a discounted cash flow approach that requires significant judgment with respect to unit volume, revenue and expense growth rates, and the selection of an appropriate discount rate. Management uses estimates based on expected trends in making these assumptions. All impairment charges would be recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the net present value of estimated future cash flows, which represents the estimated fair value of the asset. Management uses its judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual valuations. Indicators such as unexpected adverse economic factors, unanticipated technological change, distribution losses, or competitive activities and acts by governments and courts may indicate that an asset has become impaired. Results of Operations: Net sales increased to approximately $31,681,000 in 2011 from $27,404,000 in 2010, an increase of $4,227,000 or 15.6%. The increase is a result of increased sales to new and existing customers of both our enzyme based fuel treatment products and recently introduced chlorine dioxide based products, as well as other products. Cost of goods sold and gross profit – Cost of goods sold during 2011 increased approximately $2,975,000 or 16.5%, to approximately $20,997,000 from approximately $18,022,000 in 2010. The increase was principally due to the increase in sales. The Company’s gross profit percentage (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) decreased approximately .5% in 2011 from 34.2% to 33.7%. This small decrease primarily was a result of a higher mix of lower margin antifreeze product sales. The increase in net sales volume resulted in an approximately $1,303,000 increase in gross profit. Advertising & promotion expense was approximately $1,980,000 in 2011, an increase of approximately $345,000 or 21.1% from approximately $1,635,000 in 2010. The increase is due to a radio advertising campaign in 2011 and increased magazine and newspaper advertising. Selling & administrative expenses increased by about $493,000 or 11%, from approximately $4,497,000 in 2010 to approximately$4,990,000 in 2011. The increase is principally due to an increase in variable selling expenses, including sales commissions and sales-related expenses. In addition, administrative expenses in 2010 reflected the recovery of $135,000 of bad debt expense previously written off in 2009 and 2008. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses decreased from 16.4% in 2010 to 15.8% in 2011. Interest expense increased approximately $34,000 to $150,000 in 2011, compared to $116,000 in 2010. The increase is a result of increased use of our line of credit to support higher levels of inventory. Operating income – As a result of the foregoing, operating income increased to approximately $3,714,000 in 2011, compared to approximately $3,249,000 in 2010, an increase of $465,000 or 14.3%. Income taxes – The Company had a tax expense of approximately $1,280,000 in 2011 or 35.4% of pretax income, compared to $1,247,000 in 2010 or 39.1% of pretax income. The reduction in the income tax rate was principally due to adjustments of prior year taxes. For additional information, see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements. Net Income and Net income attributable to Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. As a result of the items mentioned above, net income increased approximately 20.3% or approximately $394,000 to $2,335,000 from $1,941,000 in 2010. Net income attributable to Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (excluding the loss attributable to non-controlling interests) was approximately $2,393,000 in 2011, an increase of approximately $375,000 or 18.6% from approximately $2,018,000 in 2010. Liquidity and Capital Resources: Our cash balance was approximately $585,000 at December 31, 2011 compared to approximately $615,000 at December 31, 2010. At December 31, 2011 there was $850,000 outstanding under the Company’s revolving line of credit compared to no short- term borrowings under the Company’s revolving line of credit at December 31, 2010. Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2011 was approximately $621,000 compared to about $2,152,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. The decrease in cash provided from operations was due to an increase in inventory and payments to reduce current liabilities, other than liabilities under our revolving line of credit. ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 13 Cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2011 was approximately $435,000 compared to $907,000 in 2010. The decrease is due to reduced purchases of manufacturing equipment. In addition, in 2011, we did not make any contributions to OdorStar. In 2010, OdorStar’s initial year of operations, we contributed $177,036. Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2011 was approximately $215,000 compared to $1,125,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. The decrease in cash used in financing activities in 2011 is mostly due to net borrowings on our line of credit of $850,000 in 2011 compared to net repayments of $250,000 in 2010, and $902,000 used in 2010 to redeem warrants held by our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. See Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for further information. These items were partially offset by the net reduction of approximately $658,000 in long-term debt in 2011 compared to approximately $452,000 in 2010. In addition, in 2011 we paid the entire balance of approximately $472,000 on a related party note held by our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, as described in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report. The Company also received approximately $65,000 from the exercise of stock options in 2011 compared to approximately $7,000 in 2010. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we continued to focus on programs to effectively manage trade accounts receivable. Net trade accounts receivable aggregated approximately $2,563,000 at December 31, 2011 and $2,267,000 at December 31, 2010, an increase of 13.1%. This increase reflects the 15.6% increase in net sales. In addition, we believe the relatively lower percentage increase in accounts receivable as compared to the percentage increase in net sales is due to collection efforts designed to limit our financial exposure. Inventory was approximately $9,628,000 and $7,726,000 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, representing an increase of approximately $1,902,000 or 24.6% in 2011. The higher levels of inventory reflect management's determination to increase inventory levels of petroleum based products in anticipation of rising oil prices, as well as an increase in private label inventory levels. On July 6, 2011, the Company, together with its subsidiary, Kinpak Inc. (“Kinpak”), entered into a Credit Agreement with Regions Bank (and, pursuant to an Equipment Finance Addendum to the Credit Agreement, Regions Equipment Finance Corporation (“REFCO”)) under which (a) the Company’s revolving line of credit with Regions Bank was renewed, and (b) REFCO provided a new term loan in the amount of $2,430,000, the proceeds of which were used to pay the Kinpak’s remaining lease obligations in connection with the 2002 Series of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds issued by the City of Montgomery, Alabama (the “2002 Bonds”). The 2002 Bonds were used to fund the expansion of Kinpak’s facilities and acquisition of related equipment. Under the new term loan, the Company will pay the $2,430,000 principal, together with interest, at the fixed rate of 3.54% per annum, in 72 consecutive monthly payments of $37,511 over the six year period beginning on August 6, 2011, with the final payment on July 6, 2017. In the event the Company’s debt service coverage ratio falls below 2.0 to 1, interest on the term loan will increase by 1.01% per annum. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the Company’s debt service coverage ratio exceeded 7.0 to 1. The Credit Agreement defines “debt service coverage ratio“ as meaning net profit plus taxes, interest, depreciation, amortization and rent expense divided by debt service plus interest and lease/rent expense. The Credit Agreement contains various covenants, including financial covenants requiring a minimum debt coverage ratio of 1.75 to 1.00, tested on a rolling four-quarter basis, and a maximum debt to capitalization ratio (funded debt divided by the sum of total net worth and funded debt) of 0.75 to 1, tested quarterly. At December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. Under the renewed revolving line of credit, the Company may borrow up to the lesser of (i) $6 million and (ii) a borrowing base equal to 80% of eligible accounts receivable plus 50% of eligible inventory. Interest on the revolving line of credit is payable at the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 1.74% per annum (unless the Company’s debt service coverage ratio falls below 2.0 to 1, in which case the additional percentage will be 2.75% per annum). In no event will the interest rate be less than 2.0% per annum. Outstanding amounts under the revolving line of credit are payable on demand. If no demand is made, the Company may repay and reborrow funds from time to time. Interest payments are made in monthly installments on outstanding average balances with all outstanding principal and interest payable on July 6, 2014. The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory, as well as real property and equipment at the Kinpak’s Montgomery, Alabama facility. In addition to the revolving line of credit and term loan, the Company has obtained financing through capital leases for both manufacturing and office equipment, totaling approximately $62,400 and $93,112 at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. We make sales in the Canadian market and are subject to currency fluctuations relating to the Canadian dollar. We do not engage in currency hedging and address currency risk as a pricing issue. In the year ended December 31, 2011, we recorded approximately $4,000 in foreign currency translation adjustments (increasing shareholders equity by $4,000). 14 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 During the past few years, we have introduced a number of new products. At times, new product introductions have required us to increase our overall inventory and have resulted in lower inventory turnover rates. The effects of reduced inventory turnover have not been material to our overall operations. We believe that all required capital to maintain such increases will continue to be provided by operations and our current financing arrangements. Many of the raw materials that we use in the manufacturing process are petroleum or chemical based and commodity chemicals that are subject to fluctuating prices. The nature of our business does not enable us to pass through the price increases to our national retailers and distributors, as promptly as we experience increases in raw material costs. This may, at times, adversely affect our margins. At December 31, 2011 and through the date of this report, we did not and do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures, nor do we have any other present commitment that is likely to result in our liquidity increasing or decreasing in any material way. We believe that funds provided through operations and our existing sources of financing will be sufficient to satisfy our cash requirements over at least the next twelve months. Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk Not applicable. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data The audited financial statements of the Company required pursuant to this Item 8 are included in a separate section commencing on page F-1 and are incorporated herein by reference. Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Not applicable. Item 9A. Controls and Procedures: Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") at the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Exchange Act are (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding the disclosure. Change in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. No change in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting Management of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 15 Management evaluated the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. In making this assessment, management used the framework established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). As a result of this assessment and based on the criteria in the COSO framework, management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2011, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective. Item 9B. Other Information Not applicable. Item 10. Executive Officers and Directors of the Registrant PART III Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report. Item 11. Executive Compensation Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report. Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report. Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the Company's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission no later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this report. PART IV Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statements, Schedules and Reports Filed on Form 8K (a) Financial Statements – See the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page F-1. (b) Exhibits: Exhibit No. 3.1 3.2 †10.1 Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010). Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 5, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file no. 333-174659), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2011). 16 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 †10.6 †10.7 †10.8 †10.9 Credit Agreement, dated July 6, 2011, among the Company, Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank (the “Credit Agreement”) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011). Equipment Finance Addendum, dated July 6, 2011, among the Company, Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Equipment Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011). Promissory Note, dated July 6, 2011, issued by the Company to Regions Bank in connection with the revolving line of credit under the Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2011). Promissory Note, dated July 6, 2011, issued by the Company and Kinpak, Inc. to Regions Equipment Finance Corporation in connection with the term loan under the Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2002 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2007 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2008 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2008 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). †10.10 Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Form of Stock Option granted to Peter G. Dornau (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). 10.11 10.12 10.13 Net Lease dated May 1, 1998 between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004). Renewal of Lease dated May 1, 2008 between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008). OdorStar Technology, LLC Operating Agreement dated May 4, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010). 21. List of Subsidiaries * 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act. * 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act. * 32.1 32.2 101 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. * Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. * The following materials from Ocean Bio-Chem Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, formatted in XBLR (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text. * Filed herewith. † Constitutes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as in exhibit to this report. ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 17 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. Registrant Date: March 30, 2012 By: /s/ Peter G. Dornau PETER G. DORNAU Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Capacity Date /s/ Peter G. Dornau Peter G. Dornau Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) /s/Jeffrey S. Barocas Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/ Gregor M. Dornau Gregor M. Dornau /s/ William W. Dudman William W. Dudman /s/ James M. Kolisch James M. Kolisch /s/ John B. Turner John B. Turner /s/ Sonia B. Beard Sonia B. Beard Director Director Director Director Director /s/ Diana Mazuelos Conard Diana Mazuelos Conard Director March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 March 30, 2012 18 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Operations Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Page 20 21 22 23 24 25 26-35 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 19 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and Subsidiaries We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2011. Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.'s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. /s/ Goldstein Schechter Koch P.A. Certified Public Accountants Hollywood, Florida March 30, 2012 20 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010 December 31, 2011 December 31, 2010 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash Trade accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $75,000 and $ 585,357 $ 615,044 $63,600 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively Receivables due from affiliated companies Inventories, net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred tax asset Total Current Assets 495,130 2,563,089 2,266,695 - 9,627,798 7,725,580 289,930 127,676 13,761,339 11,024,925 424,168 65,797 Property, plant and equipment, net 5,213,333 5,421,787 Other Assets: Trademarks, trade names and patents, net Due from affiliated companies, net Other assets Total Other Assets Total Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable – trade Revolving line of credit Notes payable related party Current portion of long-term debt Income taxes payable Accrued expenses payable Total Current Liabilities Deferred tax liability Long-term debt, less current portion Total Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' Equity: Common stock - $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 8,458,389 and 8,205,116 shares issued at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively Additional paid in capital Less cost of common stock in treasury, 351,503 shares at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively Foreign currency translation adjustment Retained earnings Total Shareholders' Equity of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Noncontrolling interest Total Shareholders' Equity Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 870,642 - 33,442 947,814 212,736 75,036 904,084 1,235,586 $ 19,878,756 $ 17,682,298 $ 1,162,143 $ 1,417,959 - 471,950 490,127 539,628 993,010 3,655,625 3,912,674 850,000 - 400,430 353,608 889,444 250,191 81,030 1,939,362 2,507,985 5,845,178 6,501,689 84,584 82,051 8,163,864 7,689,183 (288,013 ) (268,084 ) (288,013 ) (271,939 ) 6,058,848 3,666,211 13,751,199 10,877,493 282,379 303,116 14,033,578 11,180,609 $ 19,878,756 $ 17,682,298 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 21 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010 Gross sales Less: discounts, returns, and allowances Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross profit Operating Expenses: Advertising and promotion Selling and administrative Total operating expenses Operating income Other income (expense) Interest (expense) Other income Income before income taxes Provision for income taxes Net income Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net income attributable to Ocean-Bio Chem, Inc. Income per common share – basic Income per common share – diluted Weighted average shares – basic Weighted average shares – diluted The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 2011 2010 $ 33,648,366 $ 29,221,396 1,967,303 1,817,663 31,681,063 27,403,733 20,996,824 18,022,215 10,684,239 9,381,518 1,979,800 1,635,163 4,989,846 4,497,059 6,969,646 6,132,222 3,714,593 3,249,296 (150,142 ) 50,499 (115,592 ) 54,879 3,614,950 3,188,583 1,279,892 1,247,420 2,335,058 1,941,163 57,579 76,961 $ 2,392,637 $ 2,018,124 $ $ 0.30 $ 0.26 0.28 $ 0.24 7,953,329 7,789,699 8,395,347 8,443,797 22 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010 Net Income Foreign currency translation adjustment Comprehensive income 2011 2010 $ 2,335,058 $ 1,941,163 3,855 5,086 2,338,913 1,946,249 Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 57,579 76,961 Comprehensive income attributable to Ocean-Bio Chem, Inc. $ 2,396,492 $ 2,023,210 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. Less: discounts, returns, and allowances Gross sales Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross profit Operating Expenses: Advertising and promotion Selling and administrative Total operating expenses Operating income Other income (expense) Interest (expense) Other income Income before income taxes Provision for income taxes Net income Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests Net income attributable to Ocean-Bio Chem, Inc. Income per common share – basic Income per common share – diluted Weighted average shares – basic Weighted average shares – diluted The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 2011 2010 $ 33,648,366 $ 29,221,396 1,967,303 1,817,663 31,681,063 27,403,733 20,996,824 18,022,215 10,684,239 9,381,518 1,979,800 1,635,163 4,989,846 4,497,059 6,969,646 6,132,222 3,714,593 3,249,296 (150,142 ) (115,592 ) 50,499 54,879 3,614,950 3,188,583 1,279,892 1,247,420 2,335,058 1,941,163 57,579 76,961 $ 2,392,637 $ 2,018,124 $ $ 0.30 $ 0.26 0.28 $ 0.24 7,953,329 7,789,699 8,395,347 8,443,797 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 23 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010 Common Stock Shares Amount Additional Paid In Capital Foreign Currency Adjustment Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Non Controlling Interest Total January 1, 2010 8,053,816 $ 80,538 $ 8,194,917 $ (277,025) $ 1,648,087 $ (288,013) $ - $ 9,358,504 Net Income (loss) 2,018,124 (76,961) 1,941,163 Contribution from noncontrolling partner 380,077 380,077 Options exercised 6,800 68 7,017 Stock based compensation - grants 144,500 1,445 256,990 Stock based compensation - options Redemption of Warrants Foreign currency translation adjustment 132,209 (901,950) 5,086 7,085 258,435 132,209 (901,950) 5,086 December 31, 2010 8,205,116 $ 82,051 $ 7,689,183 $ (271,939) $ 3,666,211 $ (288,013) $ 303,116 $ 11,180,609 Net Income (loss) 2,392,637 (57,579) 2,335,058 Contribution from noncontrolling partner 36,842 36,842 Options exercised 114,273 1,143 63,982 Stock based compensation - grants 139,000 1,390 331,793 Stock based compensation - options 78,906 Foreign currency translation adjustment 3,855 65,125 333,183 78,906 3,855 December 31, 2011 8,458,389 $ 84,584 $ 8,163,864 $ (268,084) $ 6,058,848 $ (288,013) $ 282,379 $ 14,033,578 24 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 January 1, 2010 8,053,816 $ 80,538 $ 8,194,917 $ (277,025) $ 1,648,087 $ (288,013) $ - $ 9,358,504 Net Income (loss) 2,018,124 (76,961) 1,941,163 Contribution from noncontrolling partner 380,077 380,077 Options exercised 6,800 68 7,017 Stock based compensation - grants 144,500 1,445 256,990 Stock based compensation - options 132,209 (901,950) Redemption of Warrants Foreign currency translation adjustment Options exercised 114,273 1,143 63,982 Stock based compensation - grants 139,000 1,390 331,793 Stock based compensation - options 78,906 Foreign currency translation adjustment 5,086 3,855 December 31, 2010 8,205,116 $ 82,051 $ 7,689,183 $ (271,939) $ 3,666,211 $ (288,013) $ 303,116 $ 11,180,609 Net Income (loss) 2,392,637 (57,579) 2,335,058 Contribution from noncontrolling partner 36,842 36,842 7,085 258,435 132,209 (901,950) 5,086 65,125 333,183 78,906 3,855 December 31, 2011 8,458,389 $ 84,584 $ 8,163,864 $ (268,084) $ 6,058,848 $ (288,013) $ 282,379 $ 14,033,578 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010 Common Stock Shares Amount Additional Paid In Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Non Controlling Interest Total Foreign Currency Adjustment Cash flows from operating activities: Net income Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: Depreciation and amortization Deferred income taxes Stock based compensation Other operating noncash items Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable Inventories Other assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Receivables due from affiliated companies Accounts payable and other accrued expenses 2011 2010 $ 2,335,058 $ 1,941,163 754,854 231,040 395,100 (17,989 ) 689,379 (92,500 ) 378,845 93,035 (307,365 ) (124,255 ) (1,849,295 ) (1,113,687 ) 78,188 214,454 24,436 63,155 41,594 (134,238 ) (282,394 ) (545,402 ) Net cash provided by operating activities 620,963 2,152,213 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment Trademarks, trade names and patents, net Contributions from (to) joint venture from non-controlling partner Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving line of credit Proceeds from notes payable related party Repayments of notes payable related party Proceeds from long-term debt Payments on long-term debt Redemption of warrants Proceeds from exercise of stock options Net cash used in financing activities Change in cash prior to effect of exchange rate on cash Effect of exchange rate on cash Net (decrease) increase in cash Cash at beginning of period Cash at end of period Supplemental disclosure of cash transactions: Cash paid for interest during period Cash paid for income taxes during period Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions: Assets contributed to consolidated joint venture by noncontrolling partner Patents Inventory Equipment Total assets contributed to consolidated joint venture by noncontrolling partner. The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. (472,005 ) - 36,842 (435,163 ) (632,110 ) (177,036 ) (97,927 ) (907,073 ) 2,430,000 (3,088,320 ) - 65,125 (471,950 ) 850,000 - (250,000 ) 471,950 - - (452,147 ) (901,950 ) 7,085 (215,145 ) (1,125,062 ) 120,078 (7 ) 120,071 494,973 615,044 (29,345 ) (342 ) (29,687 ) 615,044 585,357 $ $ 163,716 $ $ $ 1,335,141 $ 103,662 737,383 $440,339 22,965 14,700 $478,004 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 25 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010 Note 1 – Organization and summary of significant accounting policies: Organization – The Company was incorporated in November 1973 under the laws of the state of Florida and operates as a manufacturer and distributor of products principally under the Star brite® brand to the marine, automotive, recreational vehicle, and outdoor power equipment aftermarkets. Basis of presentation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly owned subsidiaries, and a joint venture in which the Company has a controlling interest. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior-period data have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Revenue recognition – Revenue from product sales is recognized when persuasive evidence of a contract exists, the sales price is fixed and determinable, the title of goods passes to the customer, and collectability of the related receivable is probable. Reported net sales are net of customer prompt pay discounts, contractual allowances, authorized customer returns, consumer rebates and other sales incentives. Collectability of accounts receivable – Trade accounts receivable at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are net of allowances for doubtful accounts aggregating approximately $75,000 and $63,600, respectively. Such amounts are based on management's estimates of the creditworthiness of its customers, current economic conditions and other historical information. For the year ended December 31, 2011 the Company had no net bad debt expense, compared to a net bad debt recovery of approximately $135,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010. Inventories – Inventories are primarily composed of raw materials and finished goods and are stated at the lower of cost, using the first-in, first-out method, or market. Shipping and handling costs – All shipping and handling costs incurred by us are included in cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of operations. Shipping and handling costs totaled approximately $1,174,000 and $1,086,000 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Advertising and Promotion Expense – Advertising and promotion expense consists of advertising costs and catalog costs. Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which the advertising occurs and totaled approximately $1,980,000 and $1,635,000 in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company capitalizes the direct cost of producing and distributing its catalogs. Capitalized catalog costs are amortized, once a catalog is distributed, over the expected net sales period, which is generally from one to 12 months. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, the carrying value of capitalized catalog costs was not material. Property, plant and equipment – Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of depreciation. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful lives of the related assets using the straight-line method. Research and Development Costs – Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and recorded in selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company incurred approximately $58,000 and $56,000 of research and development costs for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 respectively. Stock based compensation – The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification ("FASB ASC") Topic 718, "Accounting for Stock Compensation," which establishes accounting standards for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. Under FASB ASC Topic 718, we recognize an expense for the fair value of our outstanding stock options and grants as they vest, whether held by employees or others. Use of estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Concentration of credit risk; dependence on major customers – Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable. The Company’s five largest unaffiliated customers represented approximately 51% and 58% of consolidated net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, and 40% and 40% of consolidated accounts receivable at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company has a longstanding relationship with each of these entities and previously has collected all open receivable balances. The loss of any of these customers could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations (see Note 11). 26 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 Concentration of cash – At various times during the year and at December 31, 2011, the Company had a concentration of cash in one bank in excess of prevailing insurance offered through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at such institution. Management does not consider the excess deposits to be a significant risk. Fair value of financial instruments –The Company adopted ASC topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (ASC 820), formerly SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements,” effective January 1, 2009. ASC 820 defines “fair value” as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. There was no impact relating to the adoption of ASC 820 to the Company’s financial statements. ASC 820 also describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value: Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets. Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3: Inputs that are generally unobservable. These inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management’s best estimate of fair value. The carrying amounts of the Company’s short-term financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, certain accrued expenses, revolving line of credit, and notes payable to related parties, approximate their fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity for these instruments. The fair value of long-term debt is based on current rates at which the Company could borrow funds with similar remaining maturities, and the carrying amount of the long-term debt approximates fair value. Impairment of long-lived assets – Potential impairments of long-lived assets are reviewed annually or when events and circumstances warrant an earlier review. In accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 360-10, "Property, Plant and Equipment – Overall," impairment is determined when estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with an asset are less than the asset’s carrying value. Income Taxes – The Company follows the guidance under FASB ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes" for the recognition of current and deferred income taxes. Under the asset and liability method of FASB ASC Topic 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry- forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In determining whether the realization of deferred tax assets may be impaired, we evaluate both positive and negative evidence as required in accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 740-10. At December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we concluded that it is more likely than not that our deferred tax assets will be realized. Therefore, we have not recorded a valuation allowance with respect to any deferred tax assets. Under FASB ASC Subtopic 740-10, we recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation. The second step requires us to estimate and recognize the tax benefit based on management’s estimate of the largest amount that is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authorities. We reevaluate uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis, based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, effectively settled issues under audit, new audit activity and lapses in the statutes of limitations on assessment. Such a change in recognition or measurement would result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision in the period in which such event occurs and can have a significant effect on our consolidated financial statements. In accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic 740-10, the Company recognizes any penalties related to unrecognized tax positions as income tax expense, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company has been audited by the Internal Revenue Service through the year ended December 31, 2009. ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 27 Trademarks, trade names and patents – The Company purchased the Star brite® trade name and trademark in 1980 for $880,000. The cost of the trade mark and trade name initially were amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life of 40 years. Effective January 1, 2002 and in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other," the Company determined that these intangible assets have indefinite lives and therefore, the Company no longer recognizes amortization expense. The Company evaluates intangible assets for impairment every year and at other times when an event occurs or circumstances change such that it is reasonably possible that an impairment may exist. In addition, the Company’s 50% owned joint venture, OdorStar Technology, LLC, owns patents for a delivery system that enables the precise control of release rates of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) products to safely help prevent and eliminate odors caused by mold, mildew and other sources of unpleasant odors. The Company amortizes these patents over their remaining life on a straight line basis. The company amortized approximately $77,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 respectively. Foreign currency – Translation adjustments result from translating foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements into U.S. dollars. The Company has a Canadian subsidiary whose functional currency is the Canadian dollar. Balance sheet accounts are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Income statement accounts are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Resulting translation adjustments are included in Shareholders’ Equity and as a component of comprehensive income. Earnings Per Share – The Company computes earnings per share in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 260, "Earnings Per Share," which specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings (loss) per share for entities with publicly held common stock. Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed assuming the exercise of dilutive stock options under the treasury stock method and the related income tax effects. See Note 12 - Earnings per share. Note 2 – Inventories: The composition of inventories at December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows: Raw materials Finished goods Inventories, gross Inventory reserves Inventories, net $ 2011 4,431,651 $ 5,472,850 9,904,501 2010 4,116,577 3,938,629 8,055,206 (276,703 ) (329,626 ) $ 9,627,798 $ 7,725,580 The inventory reserves shown in the table above reflect slow moving and obsolete inventory. The Company operates a vendor managed inventory program with one of its customers to improve the promotion of the Company's products. The Company manages the inventory levels at this customer’s warehouses and recognizes revenue as the products are sold by the customer. The inventories managed at the customer’s warehouses amounted to approximately $570,000 and $352,000 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Note 3 – Property, plant and equipment: The Company’s property, plant and equipment consisted of the following: Land Building and Improvements Manufacturing and warehouse equipment Office equipment and furniture Construction in process Leasehold improvements Property, plant and equipment, gross Less accumulated depreciation Property, plant and equipment, net Estimated Useful Life 30 years 6-20 years 3-5 years 10-15 years 2011 2010 278,325 $ 278,325 $ 4,445,924 4,402,275 7,632,398 7,481,644 552,306 76,499 122,644 13,180,125 12,913,693 668,046 32,788 122,644 7,966,792 7,491,906 $ 5,213,333 $ 5,421,787 Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 amounted to approximately $678,000 and $689,000, respectively. 28 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 Note 4 – Revolving Line of Credit: On July 6, 2011, the Company, together with its subsidiary, Kinpak Inc. (“Kinpak”), entered into a Credit Agreement with Regions Bank (and, pursuant to an Equipment Finance Addendum to the Credit Agreement, Regions Equipment Finance Corporation (“REFCO”)). Under the Credit Agreement, the Company’s revolving line of credit with Regions Bank was renewed. The terms of the revolving line of credit, as renewed, provide that the Company may borrow up to the lesser of (i) $6 million or (ii) a borrowing base equal to 80% of eligible accounts receivable plus 50% of eligible inventory. Interest on the revolving line of credit is payable at the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 1.74% per annum (unless the Company’s debt service coverage ratio (net profit plus taxes, interest, depreciation, amortization and rent expense divided by debt service plus interest) falls below 2.0 to 1, in which case the interest is payable at the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 2.75% per annum). In no event will the interest rate be less than 2.0% per annum. Outstanding amounts under the revolving line of credit are payable on demand. If no demand is made, the Company may repay and reborrow funds from time to time. The Company’s obligations under the revolving line of credit are secured by the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory, as well as real property and equipment at Kinpak’s Montgomery, Alabama facility. The Company’s obligations under the revolving line of credit and the term loan discussed in footnote 6 below are cross- collateralized. Interest on amounts borrowed under the revolving line of credit is payable in monthly installments on outstanding average balances, with all outstanding principal and interest payable on July 6, 2014. The Credit Agreement includes financial covenants requiring a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.75 to 1.00, tested on a rolling four-quarter basis, and a maximum debt to capitalization ratio (funded debt divided by the sum of total net worth and funded debt) of 0.75 to 1, tested quarterly. At December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. The Company’s principal obligation under the revolving line of credit at December 31, 2011 was $850,000 and the interest rate was 2.01% per annum. Note 5 – Accrued expenses payable Accrued expenses payable at December 31, 2011 and 2010 consisted of the following: Accrued customer promotions Accrued payroll, commissions, and benefits EPA civil penalty Other Total accrued expenses payable 2011 2010 $ 485,730 $ 502,278 169,103 176,767 - 110,000 234,611 203,965 $ 889,444 $ 993,010 On January 28, 2010, the Company received notice from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") that it was not in compliance with certain reporting requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To- Know Act. Under a consent agreement and final order signed by the Company on December 23, 2010 and effective on January 19, 2011, the Company resolved the alleged violations and agreed to pay a civil penalty of $110,000. The civil penalty was not related to any discharges of hazardous materials. The Company's liability under the consent agreement was paid during 2011. The Company is now in compliance with its EPA filing requirements. Note 6 – Long-term debt: On July 6, 2011, under the Equipment Finance Addendum to the Credit Agreement, REFCO provided to the Company a $2,430,000 term loan with a fixed interest rate of 3.54%. Principal and interest on the term loan are payable in equal monthly installments through July 6, 2017, the date the term loan matures. The proceeds of the term loan were used to pay the Company’s remaining obligations under the lease agreement relating to the Series 2002 Bonds described in the following paragraph. At December 31, 2011 the Company had approximately $2,277,000 of the term loan outstanding. At December 31, 2010, the Company had outstanding rent obligations under the two lease agreements between Kinpak and the Industrial Development Board of the City of Montgomery, Alabama. Payments under the lease agreements were used to pay debt service on two series of industrial revenue bonds issued in 1997 (the “Series 1997 Bonds”) and 2002 (the “Series 2002 Bonds”), respectively. On March 1, 2011, the Series 1997 Bonds were paid in full, and on July 6, 2011, the Series 2002 Bonds were paid in full. As a result, Kinpak acquired the facilities and equipment subject to the lease agreement. At December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company was obligated under various capital lease agreements covering equipment utilized in the Company’s operations. The capital leases, aggregating $62,400 and $93,112 at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, have varying maturities through 2015 and carry interest rates ranging from 7% to 14%. ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 29 The following table provides information regarding the Company’s long-term debt at December 31, 2011 and 2010: Current Portion 2011 2010 Long-term Portion 2011 2010 Lease Agreement -Industrial Development Bonds Term loan Capitalized equipment leases $ - $ 375,562 24,868 460,000 $ - 1,901,830 37,532 30,127 - $ 2,445,000 - 62,985 Total long-term debt $ 400,430 $ 490,127 $ 1,939,362 $ 2,507,985 Required principal payments under these obligations are set forth below: Year ending December 31, 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Thereafter Total $ $ 400,430 407,096 414,505 425,657 432,601 259,503 2,339,792 Note 7 – Income taxes: The components of the Company’s consolidated provision for income taxes are as follows: Federal – current Federal – deferred State – current State – deferred Total provision for income taxes 2011 2010 $ 1,036,816 $ 1,183,501 (60,321) 134,886- (10,646) $ 1,279,892 $ 1,247,420 204,041 ) 12,036 26,999 ) The reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the statutory rate to the reported provision for income taxes is as follows: Income Tax computed at statutory rate State tax, net of federal benefit Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest Share based compensation EPA civil penalty Temporary adjustments Other, permanent adjustments Tax credits and prior year tax adj. 2011 $ 1,229,083 23,793 19,577 112,862 - 184,205 (105,805 ) (183,823 ) % 34% .5% .5% 3% 0% 5% -3% -5% 2010 $ 1,084,118 89,025 26,167 128,807 37,400 17,768 (111,545 ) (24,320 ) % 34% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% -4% -1% Provision for income taxes $ 1,279,892 35% $ 1,247,420 39% The Company’s deferred tax asset and liability accounts consisted of the following at December 31, 2011 and 2010: Deferred taxes – current Reserves for bad debts, inventories, and other accruals Depreciation of property and equipment Total deferred tax asset current Deferred taxes - non-current Depreciation of property and equipment Total deferred tax liability non-current 2011 2010 $ $ 123,000 (57,203) 65,797 $ $ 155,306 (27,630 ) 127,676 (250,191 ) (250,191 ) $ (81,030 ) (81,030 ) $ 30 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 Note 8 – Related party transactions: During 2011, as in previous years, the Company sold products to companies affiliated with its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The affiliated companies distribute the products outside of the United States and Canada. The Company also provides administrative services to these companies. Sales to the affiliated companies aggregated approximately $1,764,000 and $1,812,000 during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and administrative fees aggregated approximately $332,000 and $336,000 during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company had accounts receivable from the affiliated companies in connection with the product sales and management services aggregating approximately $495,000 and $213,000 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Transactions with the affiliated companies were made in the ordinary course of business but were not made on substantially the same terms and conditions as those prevailing at the same time for comparable transactions with other customers. Management believes that the sales transactions did not involve more than normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features. A subsidiary of the Company currently uses the services of an entity that is owned by the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company to conduct product research and development. The Company paid the entity $42,000 and $39,000 during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, under this relationship. The Company leases office and warehouse facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from an entity controlled by its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The Company believes that the rental payments are below market rates. See Note 9 for a description of the lease terms. On November 2, 2010, the Company redeemed a warrant held by its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer to purchase 500,000 shares of its Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.13 per share. The warrant initially was issued to him in connection with financing he provided to the Company in October 2005. The aggregate redemption price of the warrant was $430,000, which was based on the difference between the closing bid price of the Company's Common Stock on October 15, 2010, the date the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer initially provided notice of his intention to exercise the warrant. The redemption, which was approved by the independent directors of the Board of Directors, was effected in order to prevent the dilutive effect of the exercise of the warrant. On December 6, 2010, the Company redeemed a warrant held by its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer to purchase 500,000 shares of its Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.836 per share. The warrants initially were issued to him in connection with financing he provided to the Company in December 2005. The aggregate redemption price of the warrant was $471,950, which was based on the difference between the closing price of the Company's Common Stock on December 6, 2010 and the exercise price of the warrant. The Company issued a note to the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer in an amount equal to the redemption price, which bore interest at the rate of 3% per annum. On January 5, 2011, the Company paid all outstanding principal and interest on the note. The redemption, which was approved by the independent directors of the Board of Directors, was effected in order to prevent the dilutive effect of the exercise of the warrant.. A director of the Company is Regional Executive Vice President of an entity from which the Company sources most of its insurance needs at an arm’s length competitive basis.. During 2011 and 2010, the Company paid in aggregate of approximately $600,000 and $500,000, respectively in insurance premiums on policies obtained through the entity. Note 9 – Commitments The Company leases its executive offices and warehouse facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from an entity controlled by its President and Chief Executive Officer. On May 1, 2008, the Company renewed the lease for a term of ten years. The lease requires minimum base rent of $94,800 and provides for a maximum annual 2% increase in subsequent years, although the entity has not raised the minimum rent since the Company entered into the lease agreement in 1998. Additionally, the leasing entity is entitled to reimbursement of all taxes, assessments, and any other expenses that arise from ownership. Each of the parties to the lease has agreed to review the terms of the lease every three years at the request of the other party. Rent expense under the lease during each of the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $96,000. The Company leases from the Alabama State Port Authority a 1.5 acre docking facility on the Alabama River, located approximately eleven miles from the Company’s Alabama manufacturing facility. The lease expires on September 30, 2014, and requires the Company to pay rent and additional expenses totaling approximately $7,800 annually. ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 31 The following is a schedule of minimum future rentals on the Company’s non-cancelable operating leases. 12 month period ending December 31, 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Thereafter Note 10 - Stock options and awards: $ 103,864 105,785 105,795 101,944 103,983 141,649 663,020 On June 3, 2011, the Company’s shareholders approved the Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan is designed (i) to meet the Nasdaq listing requirements, (ii) to enable compensation attributable to grants under the Plan to qualify for an exemption from the deduction limit under section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the “Code”) and (iii) to enable incentive stock options to meet the requirements of the Code. As a result of the adoption of the Plan, no further stock option grants will be made under the Company’s 2002 Non- Qualified Stock Option Plan, 2002 Incentive Stock Option Plan, 2007 Incentive Stock Option Plan, 2008 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan and 2008 Incentive Stock Option Plan. The Plan authorizes 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance, subject to antidilution adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events affecting the common stock. On June 3, 2011, the Company issued stock awards under the Plan to officers, key employees and a consultant totaling 139,000 shares of common stock. As a result, 611,000 shares remained available for future issuance under the Plan. Compensation expense related to the stock awards was $321,000. On May 4, 2011, stock options with respect to 5,000 shares were exercised. On November 9, 2011, stock options with respect to 153,500 shares were exercised. Following the surrender of 44,227 shares in connection with a net exercise feature of the options, the Company issued an aggregate of 109,273 shares. The following tables provide information at December 31, 2011 and 2010 regarding outstanding options under the Company’s stock option plans as well as a grant made outside of the Company’s stock option plans. As used in the table below, “2002 ISO” refers to the Company’s 2002 Incentive Stock Option Plan, “2007 ISO” refers to the Company’s 2007 Incentive Stock Option Plan, “2008 ISO” refers to the Company’s 2008 Incentive Stock Option Plan, “2002 NQ” refers to the Company’s 2002 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan and “2008 NQ” refers to the Company’s 2008 Non- Qualified Stock Option Plan. December 31, 2011 Date Options Exercisable Exercise Expiration Average Weighted Plan Non Plan 2007 ISO 2007 ISO 2007 ISO 2008 ISO 2002 NQ 2002 NQ 2002 NQ 2002 NQ 2002 NQ 2008 NQ 2008 NQ granted outstanding options Price 3/25/09 5/17/07 10/8/07 12/17/07 8/25/08 10/22/02 6/20/03 5/25/04 4/3/06 12/17/07 1/11/09 4/26/10 115,000 136,500 2,500 142,600 144,100 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 25,000 795,700 115,000 106,000 2,000 111,300 81,500 30,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 25,000 670,800 $ 0.55 1.66 1.87 1.32 0.97 1.26 1.03 1.46 1.08 1.32 0.69 2.07 $ 1.17 32 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 date 3/24/14 5/16/12 10/07/12 12/16/12 8/21/13 10/21/12 6/19/13 5/24/14 4/2/16 12/16/17 1/10/19 4/25/20 Remaining life 2.3 .4 .8 1.0 1.7 .8 1.5 2.4 4.3 6.0 7.1 8.4 2.4 December 31, 2010 Date Options Exercisable Exercise Expiration Average Weighted Plan Non Plan 2002 ISO 2007 ISO 2007 ISO 2007 ISO 2008 ISO 2002 NQ 2002 NQ 2002 NQ 2002 NQ 2002 NQ 2008 NQ 2008 NQ granted outstanding options price 3/25/09 11/6/06 5/17/07 10/8/07 12/17/07 8/25/08 10/22/02 6/20/03 5/25/04 4/3/06 12/17/07 1/11/09 4/26/10 115,000 113,500 167,500 2,500 154,600 156,100 35,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 25,000 969,200 115,000 90,800 100,500 1,500 92,760 62,440 35,000 30,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 25,000 723,000 $ 0.55 0.93 1.66 1.87 1.32 0.97 1.26 1.03 1.46 1.08 1.32 0.69 2.07 $ 1.16 date 3/24/14 11/5/11 5/16/12 10/07/12 12/16/12 8/21/13 10/21/12 6/19/13 5/24/14 4/2/16 12/16/17 1/10/19 4/25/20 Remaining life 3.3 0.9 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.7 1.8 2.5 3.4 5.3 7.1 8.1 9.5 3.0 The following table shows the number of options outstanding under each stock option plan at December 31, 2011: Plan Non Plan 2007 ISO 2008 ISO 2002 NQ 2008 NQ Totals Options Outstanding 115,000 281,600 144,100 180,000 75,000 795,700 The following table provides information relating to stock option transactions during the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010: Options outstanding beginning of the year 854,200 $1.24 2011 Weighted Average Exercise Price Shares 2010 Weighted Average Exercise Price 839,000 $ 1.21 Shares Options granted Options exercised Options forfeited or expired Options outstanding end of the year Non plan options Totals - (158,500 ) (15,000 ) 680,700 115,000 795,700 - 1.05 1.66 1.27 0.55 $1.17 25,000 2.07 (6,800) 1.04 (3,000 ) .97 854,200 1.24 115,000 0.55 969,200 $ 1.16 Stock options may be awarded as part of compensation to executives, employees, directors and others, pursuant to the terms of the Company’s Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, but no options were awarded under the plan in 2011. Grants of stock options or other equity awards are made at the discretion of the Equity Grant Committee of the Board of Directors. Options previously were granted under the Company’s other stock option plans. Qualified options previously granted typically have a five-year term with vesting in equal 20% increments on each anniversary of the date of grant. Non-qualified options previously granted to outside directors have a 10-year term and are immediately exercisable. The last tranche of non-qualified options previously granted terminate on January 10, 2019. Compensation cost recognized during the year ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 attributable to stock options amounted to approximately $74,000 and $132,000, respectively. At December 31, 2011 and 2010, there was approximately $68,000 and $163,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share based compensation arrangements, which will be charged against operations as the options vest through the year ending December 31, 2013. ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 33 Note 11 – Major customers: The Company has two major customers, with sales in excess of 10% of consolidated net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2011. Sales to these customers represented approximately 40% of consolidated net revenues. In 2010, one customer also had sales that represented approximately 35% of net revenues. The Company’s top five unaffiliated customers represented approximately 51% and 58%, of consolidated net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and 40% and 40% of consolidated trade receivables at the balance sheet dates December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company enjoys good relations with these customers. However, the loss of any of these customers could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations. Note 12 – Earnings per share: Basic earnings per share is calculated based on net income attributable to Ocean-Bio Chem, Inc. and the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reported period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional dilution from potential common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options and, during 2010, warrants. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share, as well as a reconciliation of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding to the weighted average number of shares outstanding on a diluted basis. Year Ended December 31 , 2011 2010 Earnings per common share –Basic Net income attributable to OBCI $ 2,392,637 $ 2,018,124 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 7,953,329 7,789,699 Earnings per common share – Basic Earnings per common share – Diluted $ 0.30 $ 0.26 Net income attributable to OBCI $ 2,392,637 $ 2,018,124 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding 7,953,329 7,789,699 Effect of employee stock-based awards 442,018 654,098 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - assuming dilution 8,395,347 8,443,797 Earnings per common share - Diluted $ 0.28 $ 0.24 The Company had 0 and 27,500 stock options outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, that were anti- dilutive and therefore not included in the diluted earnings per common share calculation because their effect would be anti-dilutive. Note 13 – Shareholders’ equity: During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company granted stock awards of 139,000 and 144,500 shares of common stock, respectively, to certain executives, key employees and a consultant. Compensation expense recorded in connection with the stock awards for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 aggregated approximately $321,000 and $247,000, respectively. During 2011, certain employees of the Company and a consultant were issued 114,273 shares of the Company’s common stock as a result of exercising stock options. The total cash received by the Company from the stock option exercises was approximately $65,100 and is reflected as paid in capital on the consolidated balance sheet. During 2010, the Company redeemed warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares held by its Chief Executive Officer. See Note 8 for further information. Note 14 – Subsequent Events: These consolidated financial statements include a discussion of material events, if any, which have occurred subsequent to December 31, 2011 (referred to as “subsequent events”) through the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. 34 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 Note -15 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) has recently issued several new accounting pronouncements which may apply to the Company. In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”).” The guidance under ASU 2011-04 amends certain accounting and disclosure requirements related to fair value measurements to ensure that fair value has the same meaning in U.S. GAAP and in IFRS and that their respective fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are the same. This guidance contains certain updates to the measurement guidance as well as enhanced disclosure requirements. The most significant change in disclosures is an expansion of the information required for “Level 3” measurements including enhanced disclosure for: (1) the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and (2) the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs and the interrelationships between those unobservable inputs, if any. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011, with early adoption prohibited. In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income” which revises the manner in which companies present comprehensive income. Under ASU No. 2011-05, companies may present comprehensive income, which is net income adjusted for the components of other comprehensive income, either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or by using two separate but consecutive statements. Regardless of the alternative chosen, companies must display adjustments for items reclassified from other comprehensive income into net income within the presentation of both net income and other comprehensive income. ASU 2011-05 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, on a retrospective basis. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-12, “Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in ASU 2011-05.”ASU 2011-12 defers the requirement that companies present reclassification adjustments for each component of accumulated other comprehensive income in both net income and other comprehensive income on the face of the financial statements. Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income are to be presented either on the face of the financial statement in which other comprehensive income is presented or disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Reclassification adjustments into net income need not be presented during the deferral period. This action does not affect the requirement to present items of net income, other comprehensive income and total comprehensive income in a single continuous or two consecutive statements. In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, “Testing Goodwill for Impairment (the revised standard)”. Under ASU No. 2011-08 companies have the option to perform a qualitative assessment that may allow them to skip the annual two-step test and reduce costs. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011 and earlier adoption is permitted. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”. Under ASU 2011-11 disclosures are required to provide information to help reconcile differences in the offsetting requirements under U.S. GAAP and IFRS. The new disclosure requirements mandate that entities disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position as well as instruments and transactions subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. In addition, the ASU requires disclosure of collateral received and posted in connection with master netting agreements or similar arrangements. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013. We do not believe that the adoption of these new pronouncements listed above will have a material impact on our consolidated results of operation and financial condition at the dates that the new guidance will become effective. . ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 35 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. 3.1 3.2 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 †10.6 †10.7 †10.8 †10.9 Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010). Amended and Restated Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 5, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (file no. 333-174659), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 2011). Credit Agreement, dated July 6, 2011, among the Company, Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Bank (the “Credit Agreement”) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011). Equipment Finance Addendum, dated July 6, 2011, among the Company, Kinpak, Inc. and Regions Equipment Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011). Promissory Note, dated July 6, 2011, issued by the Company to Regions Bank in connection with the revolving line of credit under the Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2011). Promissory Note, dated July 6, 2011, issued by the Company and Kinpak, Inc. to Regions Equipment Finance Corporation in connection with the term loan under the Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 12, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2002 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2007 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2008 Incentive Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2008 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). †10.10 Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. Form of Stock Option granted to Peter G. Dornau (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). 10.11 10.12 10.13 Net Lease dated May 1, 1998 between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004). Renewal of Lease dated May 1, 2008 between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008). [ OdorStar Technology, LLC Operating Agreement dated May 4, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010). 21. List of Subsidiaries * 36 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 Exhibit No. 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act. * 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act. * 32.1 32.2 101 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. * Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. * The following materials from Ocean Bio-Chem Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, formatted in XBLR (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders Equity for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text. * Filed herewith. †Constitutes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as in exhibit to this report ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 37 EXHIBIT 21 The following is a list of the Registrant’s subsidiaries: Name Star brite Distributing, Inc. Star brite Distributing Canada, Inc. D & S Advertising Services, Inc. Star brite StaPut, Inc. Star brite Service Centers, Inc. Star brite Automotive, Inc. Kinpak Inc. OdorStar Technology, LLC Jurisdiction of Organization Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Alabama Florida Ownership % 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 50 CERTIFICATION EXHIBIT 31.1 I, Peter G. Dornau, certify that: 1. 2. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): information; and Dated: March 30, 2012 a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. /s/ Peter G. Dornau Peter G. Dornau Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) 38 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 The following is a list of the Registrant’s subsidiaries: I, Peter G. Dornau, certify that: EXHIBIT 21 CERTIFICATION EXHIBIT 31.1 Name Star brite Distributing, Inc. Star brite Distributing Canada, Inc. D & S Advertising Services, Inc. Star brite StaPut, Inc. Star brite Service Centers, Inc. Star brite Automotive, Inc. Kinpak Inc. OdorStar Technology, LLC Jurisdiction of Organization Ownership % Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Florida Alabama Florida 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 50 1. 2. 3. 4. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Dated: March 30, 2012 /s/ Peter G. Dornau Peter G. Dornau Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 39 I, Jeffrey S. Barocas, certify that: CERTIFICATION EXHIBIT 31.2 1. 2. 3. 4. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.; Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Dated: March 30, 2012 /s/ Jeffrey S. Barocas Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 40 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 EXHIBIT 31.2 EXHIBIT 32.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(b) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT AND 18 U.S.C. 1350 I, Peter G. Dornau, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (the "Company"), hereby certify that, based on my knowledge: 1. 2. The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company. By: /s/ Peter G. Dornau Peter G. Dornau Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Dated: March 30, 2012 I, Jeffrey S. Barocas, certify that: CERTIFICATION 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): information; and Dated: March 30, 2012 a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. /s/ Jeffrey S. Barocas Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 41 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(b) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT AND 18 U.S.C. 1350 EXHIBIT 32.2 I, Jeffrey S. Barocas, Chief Financial Officer of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (the "Company"), hereby certify that, based on my knowledge: 1. 2. The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company. Dated: March 30, 2012 By: /s/ Jeffrey S. Barocas Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 42 ANNUAL REPORT — 2011 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(b) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT AND 18 U.S.C. 1350 I, Jeffrey S. Barocas, Chief Financial Officer of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. (the "Company"), hereby certify that, based on my knowledge: 1. The Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company. Dated: March 30, 2012 By: /s/ Jeffrey S. Barocas Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) EXHIBIT 32.2 INVESTOR INFORMATION NASDAQ STOck SyMbOl ObcI Stock Transfer Agent Registrar and Transfer Company 10 Commerce Drive Cranford, New Jersey 07016 General Counsel Berger Singerman, LLP 350 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Auditors Goldstein Schechter Koch, P.A. 4000 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 215 South Hollywood, FL 33021 Reports and Publications A free copy of the Company’s 2011 Form 10-K filed with the Securites and Exchange Commission can be obtained upon written request to: Corporate Relations Department 4041 SW 47th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 cOMMON STOck MARkET INFORMATION The following table sets forth high and low bid prices of the Common Stock of Company as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market for each calendar quarter in 2011 and 2010: 2011 High Low 2010 High Low $3.11 $1.81 $1.73 $0.90 First Quarter Second Quarter 3.38 2.19 4.22 2.00 Third Quarter 2.30 1.91 Fourth Quarter 2.57 1.64 2.29 1.64 2.20 1.70 OcEAN bIO-cHEM, INc. bOARD OF DIREcTORS Peter G. Dornau Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey S. Barocas Sonia B. Beard* Gregor M. Dornau William W. Dudman James M. Kolisch Diana Mazuelos Conard* John B. Turner* * A member of audit committee OFFIcERS OF OcEAN bIO-cHEM, INc. Peter G. Dornau President and CEO Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President of Finance and CFO Gregor M. Dornau Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing William W. Dudman Corporate Secretary OFFIcERS OF STAR bRITE DISTRIbuTINg, INc. Peter G. Dornau President and CEO Jeffrey S. Barocas Chief Financial Officer Gregor M. Dornau Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing William W. Dudman Vice President of Operations Marc A. Emmi Senior Vice President of Sales Natalie S. Fino Vice President of Customer Service George W. Lindsey, Jr. Vice President of Marketing Dennis Torok Vice President of Sales 4041 SW 47th Avenue • Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 Tel:(954) 587-6280 • (800) 327-8583 • Fax:(954) 587-2813 www.oceanbiochem.com • www.starbrite.com • www.startron.com OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.’s main manufacturing and distribution facility is its wholly owned subsidiary, Kinpak, Inc., located on a 20 acre site in Montgomery, Alabama. In addition to Star brite® products, Kinpak also manufactures numerous items under private label programs for major oil companies and consumer goods retailers. The facility’s 300,000 s.f. manufacturing, blending, packing, and distribution center features a 500,000 gallon tank farm plus an additional 1.2 million gallon tank farm on the Alabama River, as well as a fully-equipped R&D laboratory and a quality control center that performs quality audits for each phase of the production process. The plant has 300,000 gallons of blending capacity plus multiple blow-molding machines that produce custom PVC and HDPE bottles in various colors and shapes. There are ten fully- automated high-speed liquid fi lling lines, pail lines, drum fi lling line, bulk load fi lling lines, plus grease fi lling lines capable of fi lling containers from 1 ounce to 55 gallons in size at speeds up to 120 gallons per minute. Finished goods are secured by automatic case packers, case sealers and palletizers. In addition to a line of truck loading docks, the facility has a rail spur capable of handling 20 railcars. Kinpak’s off-site facility is a fi ve acre marine terminal on the Alabama River for accepting shipments of raw materials by barge and rail. Star brite® products are available at marine, automotive, power sports, outdoor power equipment and hardware stores, as well as at sporting goods stores, agriculture and RV stores worldwide. WWW.STARBRITE.COM WWW.STARTRON.COM WWW.OCEANBIOCHEM.COM QUALITY CONTROL BLENDING FILLING DISTRIBUTION 1 1 0 2 - R A 

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