Ocean Bio-Chem
Annual Report 2016

Plain-text annual report

2016 A N N U A L R E P O R T I N N O V A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y PERFORMANCE Ph oto b y Jason Spaffor d Cover photo of Lisa Morris courtesy of Jason Spafford; “Two Wheeled Nomad” Gallery Lisa Morris and Jason Spafford are members of the Star Tron Powersports Pro Rider Team. Known as the Two Wheeled Nomads, Lisa and Jason crisscross the globe, documenting their adventures on their website. Follow the Nomads as they explore the world: www.twowheelednomad.com 2016 PRODUCTS WWW.STARBRITE.COM PRESIDENT’S LETTER __________________________________________________________ Fellow Shareholders: I am pleased to report on our progress during 2016, a year that began with the challenges of a contested litigation, but ended with strong operating performance and optimism for the future. Results of Operations Our Company had a very successful 2016. Following the conclusion of the successful litigation early in 2016, the Company realized excellent financial results for the balance of the year. We reported both record net sales of approximately $36.2 million and record gross profit of approximately $13.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. Sales of Company’s Star brite® and Star Tron® branded products in the marine sector constituted the most significant factor behind our Company’s increased sales in 2016, reflecting increased sales to marine wholesalers, “brick and mortar” retailers and online retailers. In addition, as previously announced, we transitioned sales to a major retailer from indirect sales through distributors to direct sales. This transition contributed to both our increased sales and gross profit. Product Initiatives Last year, I described the relaunch of our Recreational Vehicle (RV) line of products. I am pleased to report to you that we saw nice growth in this sector during 2016. The Performacide® product line continued to show growth in 2016 with the development of unique packaging directed to specific consumers in the veterinary, agriculture and hospitality Industries as well as to the consumer market. Packaging introductions included a wider variety of product sizes as well as refills. For 2017, we plan to direct new marketing efforts towards pet retailers, do It yourself retailers, the transportation industry and online retailers. Because Performacide does not ship in liquid form, we are able to utilize lightweight packaging that we believe is an attractive feature for online retailers. Expansion Plans We are proceeding with a project to expand the manufacturing warehouse and distribution facilities of our subsidiary, Kinpak, Inc., in Montgomery, Alabama. As currently contemplated, the project will entail an approximately 85,000 square feet addition to the facilities and an expansion of Kinpak’s outdoor blended tank farm to accommodate an additional 500,000 gallons in tank capacity, doubling the tank farm’s current capacity. The first phase of the project, involving expansion of the tank farm, was initiated earlier in 2017. We are using internal funds for this phase, although we currently are in negotiations to finance the costs of the entire project. We currently estimate that the project cost will be approximately $4.7 million. Balance Sheet/Special Dividend The Company continues to have a solid balance sheet. We ended 2016 with a current ratio of over 6.0, approximately $22.5 million of shareholder’s equity and over $4.0 million in cash. On April 13, 2017, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable on May 11, 2017 to shareholders of record on April 27, 2017. This is the second consecutive year in which we have provided a special dividend to our shareholders. Outlook We are encouraged about our prospects for 2017. Ocean Bio-Chem is well positioned to benefit from an improving economy, lower unemployment rates and moderate fuel costs. We believe these factors should translate into increased boat sales and higher utilization of boats for recreational purposes, which should stimulate additional sales of our marine products. Generally, we anticipate that the improving economy should have a favorable impact across our product lines. In closing, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all Ocean Bio-Chem, employees for their continued dedication and hard work. We are also very grateful for the support of all our customers, suppliers and shareholders. We appreciate your continued participation in our Company’s success. Peter G. Dornau President and Chief Executive Officer April 2017 COMPANY OVERVIEW The following is a brief overview of the Company’s various activities. Marine The Company is pleased to report record revenues of marine products, our core category. Overall demand for marine products is up due to factors that include lower fuel prices leading to more boat use, a rebound in new boat sales and the introduction of new and innovative products by the Company. We are also pleased to report an increase in sales of our flagship Star Tron fuel additive products which we are leveraging by the introduction of related products. To continue the trend of higher sales and profits, the Company continues to develop and launch new and innovative marine products, rebrand and refocus existing product and update formulas and labels. The success of the products has resulted in increased shelf space among our retail and distribution partners and new private label opportunities. The marine category is expected to continue to grow and remain a bright spot for 2017. Powersports As anticipated last year, the powersports market showed modest improvement in 2016. As is the case in the marine sector, motorcycle, ATV, UTV and scooter manufacturers and dealers are reporting more units sold as consumers enjoy lower fuel costs and an uptick in the economy. This increase in unit sales has resulted in a modest improvement in sales of the Company’s powersports maintenance, appearance and fuel treatment products. As is the case with the other markets served by the Company, we continue to seek out new opportunities for expanded sales via the development of niche products. The practice of introducing existing products from other markets to the powersports market that appeal to consumers and backroom operations are paying large dividends. The success of Company-branded products is also leading to increased interest in private label offerings. We remain cautiously optimistic for this market to continue to show modest growth into 2017. Automotive The Company’s focus on the automotive market is paying dividends as we grow market share. To maximize on this trend, the Company is launching new products for this segment and actively seeking out additional markets. The Company’s roots in the automotive market and ability to create specialty products are opening doors that we expect will allow us to see continued positive results. Recreational Vehicles As we anticipated last year, the RV market is experiencing impressive growth in 2016, which is expected to continue into 2017. As seen in the marine and powersports markets, lower fuel prices and a revitalized economy have spurred the sales and use of Recreational Vehicles. The Company anticipated this trend and capitalized upon it by introducing new products and expanding distribution channels. The outlook for this market continues to be optimistic due to the very broad consumer base that encompasses an ever-growing number of affluent retirees as well as young families. The Company will continue to bring new and appropriate rebranded Star brite products to this market while also pursuing private label opportunities with industry partners. Performacide The Company continues to expand distribution of the line of chlorine dioxide (Clo2) products across a wide array of markets ranging from institutional to household applications. As predicted last year, these products have performed well in 2016 in what is an entirely new market This measured success is fueling expectations for continued growth and expansion into 2017 and well beyond. The huge scope and overall potential of this market combined with the ability of the Company to create customized Clo2 products support the decision to continue and expand a diversified, multi-faceted marketing effort. The Company continues to highlight and promote the product line’s significant superiority over traditional disinfection products and radically easier preparation techniques. The Company is very excited by the enormous potential for this product line and will continue to devote the manpower, time and effort required to achieve success. As is the case for many of the Company’s products, the Clo2 products lend themselves well to private label activities, which will be vigorously pursued. Outdoor Power Equipment The Company’s sales of fuel treatments in the Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) market have been impacted by a decline in the sale of gas-powered equipment caused by growing acceptance of electric power equipment. Accordingly, the Company has stepped up efforts to place other Star brite products into existing distribution networks and to identify new customers for Star Tron and other relevant products in this segment. In keeping with Company practice in all markets, private label and contract filling opportunities will be explored as a source of additional revenue. The Company is optimistic that the ability to serve the OPE market with existing and newly-developed products will result in measured expansion of this segment into 2017. Outdoor Collection The Company is pleased to report strong acceptance of this homecare product line by distribution partners as well as consumers. In addition to placing branded product into distribution channels, the Company is also developing private label products for existing and new partners. The core lineup is being well-received by retailers and is being increased as new niches are identified. The ability to utilize existing core chemical formulas and the Company’s vertical integration make this a segment that is expected to generate strong margins. Jan-San Industry As reported in last year’s report, the Company is building a solid foundation of distributors for an ever- expanding line of core chemical products for a market segment that is expected to continue to expand well into the foreseeable future. These efforts are resulting in sales which are anticipated to grow as new partnerships are created. The Company’s unique ability to identify market opportunities and develop specialty products is a major advantage. Coupled with private label and contract filling operations, the Company forecasts steady growth in the Jan San sector. UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (cid:0) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 (cid:0) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______ to _______ Commission File Number 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 Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value 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 (cid:0) No (cid:0) 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 (cid:0) No (cid:0) 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 (cid:0) No (cid:0) Indicate by check mark whether registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes (cid:0) No (cid:0) 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. (cid:0) 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 (cid:0) (cid:0) Accelerated filer Smaller reporting company (cid:0) (cid:0) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes (cid:0) No (cid:0) The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant at June 30, 2016 was $7,071,550, based upon the closing price of the registrant’s common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market. 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. At March 31, 2017, 9,146,937 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock were outstanding. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement, which will be filed not later than April 30, 2017, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report. OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS Business Part I Item 1. Item 1A. Risk Factors Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments Item 2. Item 3. Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures Properties Legal Proceedings Selected Financial Data Part II Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Item 6. Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Item 8. Item 9. Item 9A. Controls and Procedures Item 9B. Other Information Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Part III Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance Item 11. Executive Compensation Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services Part IV Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statements Schedules Item 16 Form 10-K Summary Signatures Index To Consolidated Financial Statements Forward-looking Statements: Page 1 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 14 15 F-1 Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including without limitation, the expansion of our manufacturing and warehouse facilities, our ability to locate substitute manufacturing facilities in the event arrangements with any third party manufacturer are discontinued, our ability to renew or replace our revolving credit facility, anticipated decreases in selling and administrative expenses, our ability to provide required capital to support inventory levels, the effect of price increases in raw materials that are petroleum or chemical based or commodity chemicals on our margins, and the sufficiency of funds provided through operations and existing sources of financing to satisfy our cash requirements 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, foreign exchange rates, prices for raw materials that are petroleum or chemical based and other factors. Item 1. Business General: PART I We are principally engaged in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of a broad line of appearance, performance and maintenance products for the marine, automotive, power sports, recreational vehicle and outdoor power equipment markets, under the Star brite® and Star Tron® brand names. We sell these products 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 also manufacture, market and distribute disinfectant, sanitizing and deodorizing products under the Performacide® and Star brite® brand names, utilizing a patented delivery system for use with products containing chlorine dioxide. 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 incorporated 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 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 2016 and 2015 totaled approximately $1,850,000 and $2,075,000 or 5.1% and 6.1% of our net sales, respectively. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information. Because our operations involve, in all material respects, substantially similar manufacturing and distribution processes, our operations constitute one reportable segment for financial reporting purposes. Recent Developments: We are proceeding with a project to expand the manufacturing warehouse and distribution facilities of our subsidiary, Kinpak, Inc. ("Kinpak") in Montgomery, Alabama. As currently contemplated, the project will entail an approximately 85,000 square feet addition to the facilities and an expansion of Kinpak’s outdoor blended tank farm to accommodate an additional 500,000 gallons in tank capacity, thereby doubling the tank farm’s current capacity. The first phase of the project, involving expansion of the tank farm, was initiated earlier in 2017. We are using internal funds for this phase, although we currently are in negotiations to finance the costs of the entire project. Nevertheless, we cannot assure that such financing will be obtained. We currently estimate that the project cost will be approximately $4.7 million. 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 sold by some of our customers. 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 fuel treatments for both gas and diesel engines, motor oils, greases and related items. Our Star Tron® enzyme fuel treatment is designed to eliminate and prevent engine problems associated with fuel containing ethanol (E-10 fuel) including, among other things, fuel degradation, debris in fuel (gum and varnish formation) and ethanol’s propensity to attract water (which can adversely affect octane). It also increases fuel economy by cleaning the fuel delivery system and facilitating more complete and uniform combustion. 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 market Star Tron® fuel treatment and other specialty products to the recreational vehicle market, including snow mobiles, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles. For power sports enthusiasts, Star Tron® provides a viable solution to a number of problems associated with E-10 fuel, which is fuel containing 10% ethanol. Other specialty recreational vehicle/power sports products include cleaners, polishes, detergents, fabric cleaners and protectors, silicone sealants, waterproofers, gasket materials, degreasers, vinyl cleaners and protectors, toilet treatment fluids and anti-freeze/coolant. Outdoor Power Equipment/ Lawn & Garden: We market Star Tron® as a solution to help rectify a number of operating engine problems associated with E-10 fuel in commercial lawn equipment and other home and garden power equipment. 1  Disinfectants, Sanitizers and Deodorizers: Our line of disinfectant, sanitizing and deodorizing products are marketed under the Performacide® and Star brite® brand names. Performacide® products include disinfectants for hard, non-porous surfaces, air care products for deodorizing and products to eliminate mold and mildew. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has accepted labeling for Performacide® used in hard surface applications that claims, among other things, effectiveness as a virucide against a variety of viruses, including HIV-1, Influenza-A, Herpes Simplex-2, Poliovirus-1 norovirus and rotavirus; as a disinfectant against a number of different types of bacteria; and as a sanitizer against certain types of bacteria that cause food borne illnesses. We are directing distribution efforts towards the marine, automotive and home restoration markets, to institutions such as schools and to travel and leisure facilities such as hotels and cruise ships. 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. Manufacturing: We produce the majority of our products at Kinpak’s manufacturing facilities in Montgomery, Alabama. In addition, we contract with various third party manufacturers to manufacture some of our products, which are manufactured to our specifications using our provided formulas. Each third party manufacturer enters into a confidentiality agreement with us. We purchase raw materials from a 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 and Significant Customers: Our branded and private label products are sold through national retailers such as Wal-Mart, Tractor Supply, West Marine and Bass Pro Shops. Additionally, we market our products via online retailers. We also sell to national and regional distributors that resell our products to specialized retail outlets. In the case of Performacide® disinfectant/sanitizing products, we sell to distributors that resell our products, in some cases under private labels, to end users in the home restoration, automotive, law enforcement and agriculture markets. Net sales to each of two customers exceeded 10% of our consolidated net sales, and in the aggregate constituted approximately 33.0% and 38.2% of consolidated net sales for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Net sales to our five largest unaffiliated customers for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 amounted to approximately 48.8% and 49.0% of our consolidated net sales, respectively, and at December 31, 2016 and 2015, outstanding accounts receivable balances from our five largest unaffiliated customers aggregated approximately 36.0% and 39.4% of our consolidated accounts receivable, respectively. We market our products through both internal salesmen and external 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, on television, on the internet, in newspapers and through 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. See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information. Backlog, seasonality, and selling terms: We had no significant backlog of orders at December 31, 2016. We generally do not give customers the right to return products. 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 180 days depending on the nature of the customer. 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 product 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 expenditures directed to our present advertising and distribution channels. 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 advertising and distribution channels, considering the large size of this market. 2 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 advertising and distribution channels 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. Disinfectants, Sanitizers and Deodorants: There are a large number of companies that compete with us, many of which are much larger, and have much greater financial resources than we do. We emphasize the effectiveness of chlorine dioxide, coupled with the convenience in application of our Performacide® products. Trademarks: We have obtained registered trademarks for Star brite®, Star Tron®, Performacide® 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 protected, but we cannot assure that our intellectual property rights can be successfully asserted in the future or will not be invalidated, circumvented or challenged. Patents: We own several patents, the most significant of which relate to a delivery system for use with products containing chlorine dioxide (the “ClO2 Patents”). The ClO2 patents expire in 2022. We have encountered difficulty in protecting the ClO2 patents through litigation. See “Risk Factors - If we do not utilize or successfully assert intellectual property rights, our competitiveness could be materially adversely affected,” in Item 1A of this report for additional information. A 2014 adverse judgment in patent litigation that was upheld on appeal in 2015 has limited the scope of protection provided by the patent. To date, we do not believe the judgment has materially impaired our ability to effectively market and distribute our Performacide® products. However, we are unable to predict the long-term competitive effect of the judgment on these products. 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. Personnel: At December 31, 2016, we had 128 full-time employees. The following table provides information regarding personnel working for the Company and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2016: Location Description Full-time Employees Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Lauderdale, Florida Montgomery, Alabama Administrative, sales, and marketing Manufacturing and distribution Manufacturing and distribution 41 5 82 128 3 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. Moreover, we confront intense competition with respect to our Performacide® disinfectant, sanitizing and deodorizing products from a large number of competitors, many of which are well established and have substantially greater financial resources than we do. Our inability to successfully compete in our principal markets would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 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, we believe that adverse economic conditions in recent years adversely constrained discretionary spending, which we believe has, at times, adversely affected our product lines, particularly those directed to the marine and recreational vehicle markets. A future decline in economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. If we do not effectively utilize or successfully assert intellectual property rights, our competitiveness could be materially adversely affected. We rely on trademarks and trade names in connection with our products, the most significant of which are Star brite® and Star Tron®. In addition, we own patents we have viewed as providing some degree of competitive support for our Performacide® products. 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. Our intellectual property rights, and any additional rights we may obtain in the future, may be invalidated, circumvented or challenged in the future, and the legal costs necessary to protect our intellectual property rights could be significant. In this regard, in 2013, we filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida with respect to a U.S. patent relating to a delivery system for use with products containing chlorine dioxide, but the District Court granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment, which the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed in January 2015. As a result, in March 2015, we stipulated to the dismissal with prejudice of our patent infringement claims in another lawsuit related to the same patent, and, in response, the court dismissed our claims. We are unable to predict the long-term competitive effect of the adverse outcome in the patent litigation on our Performacide® products. Our failure to perfect or successfully assert intellectual property rights could harm our competitive position and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 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 facilities. Under the consent agreement and final order, Kinpak paid 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 effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 4 Our variable rate indebtedness exposes us to risks related to interest rate fluctuation and matures in August 2017. We have 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 1.50% per annum, computed on a 365/360 basis. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we did not utilize the revolving line of credit, and at December 31, 2016, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under the revolving line of credit. However, if we borrow amounts under the revolving line of credit in the future, and if interest rates were to increase significantly, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. Moreover, we believe, but cannot assure, that we could obtain a renewal of the revolving line of credit or a suitable replacement facility when the current facility terminates in August 2017. Our failure to renew or obtain a replacement for our current facility may impair our financial flexibility and have a material adverse effect on our business. 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, together with a family entity he controls, owns approximately 51.9% 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. Products that we manufacture and that are sold outside of the United States and Canada are purchased from us and distributed by two companies owned by Mr. Dornau, which we refer to as the “affiliated companies.” Sales to the affiliated companies aggregated approximately $1,850,000 and $2,075,000 during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. An affiliated company owns the rights to the Star brite® and Star Tron® trademarks and related products outside of the United States and Canada. In addition, we provided administrative services to the affiliated companies for fees aggregating approximately $621,000 and $527,000 during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. While the terms of the sales to the affiliated companies differed from the terms of sale to other customers, the affiliated companies bear their own warehousing, distribution, advertising, selling and marketing costs, as well as their own freight charges (we pay freight charges in connection with sales to our domestic customers on all but small orders). Moreover, we do not pay sales commissions with respect to products sold to the affiliated companies. As a result, we believe our profit margins with respect to sales of our products to the affiliated companies are similar to the profit margins we realize with respect to sales of the same products to our larger domestic customers. Management believes that the sales to the affiliated companies do 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 Notes 9 and 10 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 are located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and are leased from 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. The lease expires in December 2023. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information. We own Kinpak’s Alabama manufacturing facility, which currently contains approximately 187,000 square feet of office, plant and warehouse space on 20 acres of land. The facility also includes a 500,000 gallon outdoor blending tank farm. In addition, we lease a 15,000 foot warehouse in Montgomery, Alabama, near the Kinpak manufacturing facility. We use the warehouse to fabricate and assemble brushes used for cleaning boats, automobiles and recreational vehicles. The lease expires in July 2018. We are proceeding with an expansion project relating to Kinpak’s manufacturing and warehouse facilities. See “Business – Recent Developments” in Item 1 of this report for additional information. 5 Item 3. Legal Proceedings Not applicable Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder 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 sales prices during each quarter of 2016 and 2015 is presented below. PART II 2016 2015 High Low High Low 1st Qtr. 2nd Qtr. 3rd Qtr. 4th Qtr. $ $ $ $ 2.66 $ 1.93 $ 5.56 $ 3.76 $ 2.57 $ 2.08 $ 4.45 $ 3.33 $ 3.17 $ 2.02 $ 3.79 $ 2.44 $ 4.35 2.61 3.19 2.02 On December 31, 2016, there were 116 holders of record and approximately 1,200 beneficial owners of our common stock. On March 25, 2016, the Board of Directors of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. declared a special dividend of $0.06 per share payable on April 26, 2016 to shareholders of record on April 12, 2016. The Company did not pay any dividends in 2015. Payment of dividends in the future will be subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors in light of numerous factors, including the Company's business performance and operating plans, capital commitments, liquidity and other factors. 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 in Item 8 of this report. Overview: We are engaged in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of a broad line of appearance, performance, and maintenance products for the marine, automotive, power sports, recreational vehicle and outdoor power equipment markets, under the Star brite® and other trademarks within the United States 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 also manufacture, market and distribute a line of products including disinfectants, sanitizers and deodorizers. We sell our products through national retailers and to national and regional distributors. In addition, we sell products to two companies affiliated with Peter G. Dornau, our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer; these companies distribute the products outside of the United States and Canada. Transactions with the affiliated companies were made in the ordinary course of business. While the terms of the sales to the affiliated companies differed from the terms of sale to other customers, the affiliated companies bear their own warehousing, distribution, advertising, selling and marketing costs, as well as their own freight charges (the Company pays freight charges in connection with sales to its domestic customers on all but small orders). Moreover, the Company does not pay sales commissions with respect to products sold to the affiliated companies. As a result, the Company believes its profit margins with respect to sales of its products to the affiliated companies are similar to the profit margins it realizes with respect to sales of the same products to its larger domestic customers. Management believes that the sales to the affiliated companies did not involve more than normal credit risk or present other unfavorable features. 6 We have commenced an expansion of Kinpak’s manufacturing and warehouse facilities in Montgomery, Alabama. See “Business - Recent Developments” in Item 1 of this report. Our operating results for 2016 and 2015 were adversely affected by professional fees and expenses related to litigation against a competitor in which we and the competitor each claimed that the other was engaged in false advertising and related violations of law (the “Advertising Litigation”). Following a trial in which it was determined that neither party was liable to the other, the Advertising Litigation was concluded. Our professional fees and expenses related to the Advertising Litigation were approximately $1,146,000 in 2016 and $1,174,000 in 2015. 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, if subject to different assumptions and conditions, could lead to materially different results. Revenue recognition and collectability of trade 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 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 trade accounts receivable, considering the period the trade accounts receivable are 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 and $78,000 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which was approximately 1.5% of gross accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 and 2015. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in increased uncertainty as to their ability to make payments, or if unexpected events or significant future changes in trends were to occur, we may be required to increase the allowance. 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. We maintain a reserve for slow moving and obsolete inventory to reflect the diminution in value resulting from product obsolescence, damage or other issues affecting marketability in 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. Our slow moving and obsolete inventory reserve was $268,159 and $279,882 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, 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 and recorded using currently enacted tax rates, which we expect will apply to taxable income in the years in which the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their tax bases are recovered or settled. The differences are attributable to differing methods of financial statement and income tax treatment with respect to depreciation and reserves for trade accounts receivable and inventories. The likelihood of a material change in our expected realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on, among other factors, changes in tax law, 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. 7 In assessing 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 apply a valuation allowance, in an amount equal to future tax benefits that may not be realized, to offset our deferred tax assets. We currently do not apply a valuation allowance to our deferred tax assets. However, if facts and circumstances change in the future, a valuation allowance 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 we become aware of facts that necessitate such an adjustment. The ultimate outcomes of the examinations of our income tax returns could result in increases or decreases to our recorded tax liabilities, which would affect our financial results. Intangible Assets Intangible assets are acquired assets that lack physical substance and that meet specified criteria for recognition apart from goodwill. Our intangible assets include trademarks, tradenames, patents and royalty rights. We own several trademarks and trade names, including Star brite®, and Performacide®. We have determined that these intangible assets have indefinite lives and, therefore, are not amortized. In addition, we own several patents, the most significant of which are the ClO2 Patents, which relate to a device for producing chlorine dioxide that is incorporated in our deodorizer, sanitizer and disinfectant products. We amortize our patents over their remaining life on a straight line basis; amortization expense related to these patents was approximately $51,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. In 2013, we acquired royalty rights relating to sales of products encompassing the ClO2 Patents’ technology (we purchased these rights from an unaffiliated entity that previously owned the ClO2 Patents and retained the royalty rights after selling the patents). We are amortizing the royalty rights over their remaining life on a straight line basis; amortization expense relating to the royalty rights was approximately $18,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. We evaluate our indefinite-lived intangible assets (trademarks and trade names) for impairment annually and at other times if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment may have occurred. In evaluating our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment, we assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. If, after completing the qualitative assessment, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying amount, the asset is not impaired. If we conclude it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets is less than the carrying value, we would then proceed to a quantitative impairment test, which consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible assets to their carrying amounts. In 2016, we performed a qualitative assessment on all of our indefinite lived assets and determined, based on the assessment, that their fair values were more likely than not higher than their carrying values. We assess the remaining useful life and recoverability of intangible assets having finite lives (patents and royalty rights) whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Such events may include, for example, the occurrence of an adverse change with respect to a product line that utilizes the intangible assets. Significant judgments in this area involve determining whether such an event has occurred. Any impairment loss, if indicated, equals the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. 8 Results of Operations: The following table provides a summary of our financial results for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015: Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross profit Advertising and promotion Selling and administrative Operating income Interest (expense), net Other (expense) Provision for income taxes Net income For The Years Ended December 31, 2016 2015 Percent Change Percentage of Net Sales 2016 2015 $ 36,205,444 $ 33,987,487 22,331,761 22,647,516 13,873,683 11,339,971 3,117,164 3,010,758 7,660,377 7,579,682 3,096,142 (17,820 ) --- (983,151 ) 749,531 (33,639 ) (12,522 ) (242,676 ) $ 2,095,171 $ 460,694 6.5 % (1.4 )% 22.3 % 3.5 % 1.1 % 313.1 % (47.0 )% N/A 305.1 % 354.8 % 100.0 % 61.7 % 38.3 % 8.6 % 21.2 % 8.6 % 0.0 % 0.0 % 2.7 % 5.8 % 100.0 % 66.6 % 33.4 % 8.9 % 22.3 % 2.2 % 0.1 % 0.0 % 0.7 % 1.4 % Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased by approximately $2,218,000 or 6.5%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase principally is a result of increased sales of Star brite® branded marine products to both retailers and wholesale distributors of our products. In particular, we believe that the increased sales reflect the benefit of the inclusion of our products in more of our large national “brick and mortar” retail chain customers’ locations, as well as the provision of increased shelf space for our products by these customers. In addition, our sales to online retailers also increased as a result of higher consumer demand. Cost of goods sold decreased by approximately $316,000 or 1.4% in 2016, as compared to 2015. The decrease in cost of goods sold despite the increase in net sales reflects the more favorable product mix resulting from increased sales of Star brite® branded marine products. Gross profit increased by approximately $2,534,000 or 22.3% during 2016, as compared to 2015. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased to 38.3% in 2016 from 33.4% in 2015. The increases in gross profit and gross profit as a percentage of net sales is a result of the more favorable product mix discussed above. Advertising and promotion expense increased by approximately $106,000 or 3.5% during 2016, as compared to 2015. As a percentage of net sales, advertising and promotion expense decreased to 8.6% in 2016 compared to 8.9% in 2015. The gross increase in advertising and promotion expense is primarily a result of a $176,000 increase in customer cooperative advertising partially offset by a $66,000 decrease in other marketing expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by approximately $81,000 or 1.1%, during 2016, as compared to 2015, reflecting an increase in noncash stock based compensation expense of approximately $131,000. This increase was partially offset by a decrease of approximately $28,000 in legal fees and expenses related to the Advertising Litigation; such fees and expenses were approximately $1,146,000 and $1,174,000 during 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company expects selling and administrative expenses to decline substantially in 2017 as a result of the conclusion of the Advertising Litigation during 2016. As a percentage of net sales, selling and administrative expenses decreased to 21.2 % in 2016 from 22.3% in 2015. Interest expense, net decreased by approximately $16,000 or 47.0% in 2016, as compared to 2015. The decrease reflects the declining principal outstanding under our term loan. Provision for income taxes – Our provision for income taxes for 2016 was approximately $983,000, or 31.9% of our pretax income, compared to approximately $243,000 in 2015 or 34.5% of pretax income. Our lower tax rate in 2016 is attributable primarily to an increased benefit with respect to a domestic production activities deduction. For additional information, see Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report. 9 Liquidity and Capital Resources: Our cash balance was approximately $4,070,000 at December 31, 2016 compared to approximately $2,468,000 at December 31, 2015. The following table summarizes our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015: Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash used in investing activities Net cash used in financing activities Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash Net increase (decrease) in cash Years Ended December 31, 2016 $ 3,025,585 $ (443,892 ) (978,503 ) (1,160 ) 2015 812,463 (954,663 ) (450,598 ) (1,516 ) $ 1,602,030 $ (594,314 ) Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased by approximately $2,213,000 or 272.4%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The comparative increase in cash provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2016 is attributable to an increase in net income of approximately $1,634,000 increased noncash expenses of approximately $61,000, and net favorable changes in working capital (excluding cash) of $517,000 as compared to the same period in 2015. Inventories, net were approximately $8,601,000 and $7,915,000 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, representing an increase of approximately $686,000 or 8.7% in 2016. The 2016 increase in inventories reflects anticipated demand in the first quarter of 2017. Moreover, inventory levels at December 31, 2015 reflect the shipment of a large order a major customer in late December 2016. Net trade accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 aggregated approximately $4,932,000, a decrease of approximately $160,000 or 3.1% compared to approximately $5,092,000 in net trade accounts receivable outstanding at December 31, 2015. Receivables due from affiliated companies aggregated approximately $1,190,000 at December 31, 2016, an increase of approximately $139,000, or 13.2% over receivables due from affiliated companies of approximately $1,051,000 at December 31, 2015. Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2016 decreased by approximately $511,000 or 53.5%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. Our purchases of property, plant and equipment during 2016, principally consisting of manufacturing equipment, was considerably below the level of such purchases in 2015. Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2015 was offset in small part by cash proceeds of $55,000 from the sale of a recreational vehicle we used for advertising and exhibiting our products at trade shows and other events. Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2016 increased by approximately $528,000, or 117.2%, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in the 2016 period is principally due to our payment of a special cash dividend aggregating approximately $541,000, partially offset by approximately $22,000 we received as a result of the exercise of stock options. See Notes 4 and 6 to the consolidated financial statements included in this report for information concerning our principal credit facilities, consisting of a revolving line of credit and a term loan. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had no borrowings under our revolving line of credit and outstanding balances of approximately $260,000 and $692,000, respectively, under our term loan. The loan agreement related to our revolving line of credit contains various covenants, including financial covenants requiring a minimum debt coverage ratio (generally, EBITDAR (net operating profit plus depreciation, amortization and lease/rent expense) divided by current maturities of long-term debt plus interest and lease/rent expense) of 1.75 to 1.00, calculated on a trailing twelve month basis, and a maximum debt to capitalization ratio (generally, funded debt divided by the sum of total net worth and funded debt) of 0.75 to 1, calculated quarterly. At December 31, 2016, our debt coverage ratio was approximately 10.60 to 1.00, and our debt to capitalization ratio was approximately 0.02 to 1.00. In addition to our term loan, we have obtained financing through capital leases for office equipment, totaling approximately $69,000 and $88,000 at December 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. 10 Some of our assets and liabilities are denominated in Canadian dollars and are subject to currency rate fluctuations. We do not engage in currency hedging and address currency risk as a pricing issue. In the year ended December 31, 2016, we recorded $2,113 in foreign currency translation adjustments (decreasing shareholders’ equity by $2,113). 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 capital required to fund any inventory increases will continue to be provided by operations and, if necessary, our current revolving line of credit or a renewal or replacement of the facility. However, we cannot assure that we will be able to secure such a renewal or replacement of our revolving line of credit. 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 retailer customers and to our distributors as promptly as we experience increases in raw material costs. This may, at times, adversely affect our margins. As noted above, the Company is proceeding with a project to expand Kinpak’s manufacturing, warehouse and distribution facilities in Montgomery, Alabama. As currently contemplated, the project will entail an approximately 85,000 square feet addition to the facilities and an expansion of Kinpak’s outdoor blended tank farm to accommodate an additional 500,000 gallons in tank capacity, thereby doubling the tank farm’s current capacity. The first phase of the project, involving expansion of the tank farm, was initiated earlier in 2017. We are using internal funds for this phase, although we currently are in negotiations to finance the costs of the entire project. Nevertheless, we cannot assure that such financing will be obtained. We currently estimate that the project cost will be approximately $4.7 million. We believe that funds provided through operations and other sources of financing will be sufficient to satisfy our cash requirements over at least the next twelve months. However, in the event that we are not able to obtain additional financing for our expansion project, completion of the project may be delayed. 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 have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit 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 required 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, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. 11 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. Management evaluated the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016. In making this assessment, management used the framework established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) 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, 2016, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective. Item 9B. Other Information Not applicable. Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 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, and Director Independence 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. 12 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: Unless otherwise noted, the file number of each referenced filing is 0-11102. Exhibit No. 3.1.1 Articles of Incorporation and amendments through May 20, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010). 3.1.2 Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, as filed on June 13, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012). 3.2 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). *10.1 Business Loan Agreement, dated November 17, 2016, between the Company and Regions Bank (the “Business Loan Agreement”. *10.2 Promissory Note, dated November 17, 2016, issued by the Company to Regions Bank in connection with the revolving line of credit under the Business Loan Agreement (the “Promissory Note”). *10.3 Letter, dated November 17, 2016, from Regions Bank to the Company, regarding certain terms under the Business Loan Agreement and the Promissory Note. †10.4 Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2015 Equity Compensation Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2016). 10.6 10.5 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 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). 10.7 †10.8 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 (File No. 333-176268), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). †10.9 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 (File No. 333-176268), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). 10.10 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). 10.11 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). 10.12 Amendment Number Two to Net Lease, dated May 16, 2013, between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013). *21 List of Subsidiaries *23.1 Consent of Goldstein Schechter Koch, P.A. Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. *31.2 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. 13 *32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. 101 Section 1350. The following materials from Ocean Bio-Chem Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, formatted in XBLR (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders Equity for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. * Filed herewith. † Constitutes management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as in exhibit to this report. Item 16. Form 10-K Summary Registrants may voluntarily include a summary of information required by Form 10-K under this Item 16. The Company has elected not to include a summary. 14 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. SIGNATURES Date: March 31, 2017 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. 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 /s/Jeffrey S. Barocas Jeffrey S. Barocas Chairman of the Board, President and March 31, 2017 Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Vice President, Chief Financial Officer March 31, 2017 (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/ Diana Mazuelos Conard Director March 31, 2017 Diana Mazuelos Conard /s/ Gregor M. Dornau Gregor M. Dornau /s/ William W. Dudman William W. Dudman /s/ James M. Kolisch James M. Kolisch /s/ Kimberly A. Krause Kimberly A. Krause /s/ John B. Turner John B. Turner Director Director Director Director Director 15 March 31, 2017 March 31, 2017 March 31, 2017 March 31, 2017 March 31, 2017 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Reports of independent registered public accounting firms 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 F-2 F-3 F-4 F-5 F-6 F-7 F-8 - F-17 F-1 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 sheet of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. 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 audit. We conducted our audit 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 audit 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 audit provides 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, 2016, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. /s/ EisnerAmper LLP Fort Lauderdale, Florida March 31, 2017 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 sheet of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. 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 audit. We conducted our audit 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 audit 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 audit provides 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, 2015 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. /s/ Goldstein Schechter Koch P.A. Certified Public Accountants Fort Lauderdale, Florida March 30, 2016 F-2 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash Trade accounts receivable less allowances of approximately $75,000 and $78,000, respectively Receivables due from affiliated companies Inventories, net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Total Current Assets Property, plant and equipment, net Intangible assets, net Total Assets LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt Accounts payable - trade 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, 12,000,000 shares authorized; 9,146,937 shares and 8,983,374 shares issued, respectively Additional paid in capital Accumulated other comprehensive loss Retained earnings Total Shareholders' Equity Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-3 2016 2015 $ 4,070,445 $ 2,468,415 4,931,792 5,092,040 1,190,103 1,051,091 8,600,689 7,914,950 942,820 1,013,952 19,806,981 17,469,316 4,895,973 5,356,388 967,688 1,037,968 $ 25,670,642 $ 23,863,672 278,392 $ 451,148 $ 1,512,020 1,101,720 - 1,099,919 1,098,721 2,891,778 2,651,589 1,447 213,367 50,426 239,677 328,818 3,155,571 3,220,084 91,469 89,834 (286,555 ) 9,604,634 9,287,313 (284,442 ) 13,105,523 11,550,883 22,515,071 20,643,588 $ 25,670,642 $ 23,863,672 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 Net sales Cost of goods sold Gross profit Operating Expenses: Advertising and promotion Selling and administrative Total operating expenses Operating income Other expense Interest net, (expense) Other (expense) Income before income taxes Provision for income taxes Net income Earnings per common share – basic and diluted Dividends declared per common share The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 2016 2015 $ 36,205,444 $ 33,987,487 22,331,761 22,647,516 13,873,683 11,339,971 3,117,164 3,010,758 7,660,377 7,579,682 10,777,541 10,590,440 3,096,142 749,531 (17,820 ) --- (33,639 ) (12,522 ) 3,078,322 703,370 (983,151 ) (242,676 ) $ 2,095,171 $ 460,694 $ $ 0.23 $ 0.05 0.06 $ ---- F-4 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 Net income 2016 2015 $ 2,095,171 $ 460,694 Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,113 ) (5,279 ) Comprehensive income $ 2,093,058 $ 455,415 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-5 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 Common Stock Additional Accumulated Retained Shares Amount Paid In Capital Other loss Comprehensive Earnings Total January 1, 2015 8,914,274 $ 89,142 $ 9,131,952 $ (279,163 ) $ 11,090,189 $ 20,032,120 Net income 460,694 460,694 Options exercised 7,844 79 (79 ) Common stock issued, net of shares withheld for employee taxes 61,256 613 155,440 --- 156,053 Foreign currency translation adjustment (5,279 ) (5,279 ) December 31, 2015 8,983,374 $ 89,834 $ 9,287,313 $ (284,442 ) $ 11,550,883 $ 20,643,588 Net income Dividends declared Options exercised 25,481 255 21,345 Common stock issued, net of shares withheld for employee taxes 138,082 1,380 295,976 Foreign currency translation adjustment 2,095,171 2,095,171 (540,531 ) (540,531 ) 21,600 297,356 (2,113 ) (2,113 ) December 31, 2016 9,146,937 $ 91,469 $ 9,604,634 $ (286,555 ) $ 13,105,523 $ 22,515,071 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-6 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 Cash flows from operating activities: 2016 2015 Net income $ 2,095,171 $ 460,694 Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: Depreciation and amortization Deferred income taxes Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment Stock based compensation Other operating noncash items Changes in assets and liabilities: Trade accounts receivable Inventories Prepaid expenses and other current assets Receivables due from affiliated companies Accounts payable Accrued expenses payable Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment Cash paid for patent and trademark registration Sale of property, plant and equipment Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on long-term debt Payments for taxes related to net share settlements of stock awards Dividends paid to common shareholders Proceeds from exercise of stock options Net cash used in financing activities Effect of exchange rate on cash Net increase (decrease) increase in cash Cash at beginning of the year Cash at end of the year Supplemental disclosure of cash transactions: Cash paid for interest during the year Cash paid for income taxes during the year 974,587 (26,310 ) - 305,780 10,772 916,317 104,355 12,522 168,663 1,578 163,520 (700,736 ) (71,132 ) (139,012 ) 410,300 2,645 (244,513 ) 191,797 (91,487 ) (336,057 ) (338,148 ) (33,258 ) 3,025,585 812,463 (443,892 ) - - (997,761 ) (11,902 ) 55,000 (443,892 ) (954,663 ) (451,148 ) (8,424 ) (540,531 ) 21,600 (437,988 ) (12,610 ) - - (450,598 ) (978,503 ) (1,516 ) (1,160 ) 1,602,030 (594,314 ) 2,468,415 3,062,729 $ 4,070,445 $ 2,468,415 $ $ 19,096 $ 34,871 993,600 $ 169,200 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. F-7 OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 AND 2015 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 manufacturers, markets and distributes products, principally under the Star brite® and Star Tron® brands, for the marine, automotive, power sports, recreational vehicle and outdoor power equipment markets. In addition, the Company produces private label formulations of many of its products for various customers and provides custom blending and packaging services for these and other products. The Company also manufactures disinfectants, sanitizers and deodorizers under the Performacide® and Star brite® brand names. Basis of presentation – The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. 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, 2016 and 2015 are net of allowances for doubtful accounts aggregating approximately $75,000 and $78,000, respectively. Such amounts are based on management's estimates of the creditworthiness of its customers, current economic conditions and historical information. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded bad debt expense of approximately $3,000. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company reduced its bad debt reserve by approximately $3,000, resulting in an increase to net income. 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 the Company are included in cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of operations. Shipping and handling costs totaled approximately $1,120,000 and $1,367,000 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Advertising and promotion expense – Advertising and promotion expense consists of advertising costs and marketing expenses, including catalog costs and expenses relating to participation at trade shows. Advertising costs are expensed in the period in which the advertising occurs and totaled approximately $3,117,000 and $3,011,000 in 2016 and 2015, respectively. 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. Depreciation expense totaled $904,307 and $846,925 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 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 $46,000 and $78,000 of research and development costs for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Stock based compensation – The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“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. In accordance with guidance provided under ASC Topic 718, we recognize an expense for the fair value of our stock awards at the time of grant and the fair value of our outstanding stock options as they vest, whether held by employees or others. As of December 31, 2016, all outstanding stock options were vested. 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. F-8 Concentration of cash – At various times during the year and at December 31, 2016 and 2015, 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 – ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” 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. ASC 820 also sets forth a valuation hierarchy of the inputs (assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability) used to measure fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into the following three levels: Level 1: Observable inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities traded in active markets. Level 2: Inputs that include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means. 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 cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, certain accrued expenses and revolving line of credit, 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; the carrying amount of the long-term debt approximates fair value. Impairment of long-lived assets – Potential impairments of long-lived assets are reviewed when events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment may exist. In accordance with 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 records income taxes under the asset and liability method. The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. These differences are measured using tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are recovered or settled. We recognize in the statement of operations the effect on deferred income taxes of a change in tax rates in the period in which the change is enacted. We record a valuation allowance when necessary to reduce our deferred tax assets to the net amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. We consider all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if we believe that it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the positions; otherwise, we establish reserves for uncertain tax positions. We adjust reserves with respect to uncertain tax positions to address developments related to these positions, such as the closing of a tax audit, the expiration of a statute of limitations or the refinement of an estimate. The provision for income taxes includes any reserves with respect to uncertain tax positions that are considered appropriate, as well as the related net interest and penalties. The Company has no uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2016. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years before 2013. Intangible assets – The Company’s intangible assets consist of trademarks, trade names, patents and royalty rights. The Company evaluates trademarks and trade names (all of which are indefinite-lived intangible assets) for impairment at least annually or when events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment may exist. The Company evaluates royalty rights and patents (which are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful lives) for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may exist. No impairment was recorded in 2016 and 2015. F-9 Foreign currency adjustments – Translation adjustments result from translating the Company’s Canadian subsidiary’s financial statements into U.S. dollars. The Company’s Canadian subsidiary’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar. Assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the year. Resulting translation adjustments for the reporting period are included in our statements of comprehensive income and the cumulative effect of these adjustments are included in our balance sheet as accumulated other comprehensive loss within Shareholders’ Equity. Earnings per share – The Company computes earnings per share in accordance with the provisions of 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 14 - Earnings per share. Note 2 – Inventories: The composition of inventories at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows: Raw materials Finished goods Inventories, gross Inventory reserves Inventories, net 2016 2015 $ 3,633,641 $ 3,749,702 5,235,207 4,445,130 8,868,848 8,194,832 (268,159 ) (279,882 ) $ 8,600,689 $ 7,914,950 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, which are included in inventories, net, amounted to approximately $551,000 and $543,000 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Note 3 – Property, plant and equipment: The Company’s property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following: Estimated Useful Life 2016 2015 Land Building and Improvements Manufacturing and warehouse equipment Office equipment and furniture Construction in process Leasehold improvements Vehicles Property, plant and equipment, gross Less accumulated depreciation Property, plant and equipment, net 30 years 6-20 years 3-5 years 10-15 years 3 years 278,325 $ $ 278,325 4,652,669 4,652,669 9,239,876 9,072,162 1,344,732 1,293,609 215,155 544,146 42,283 387,417 558,666 10,020 16,471,705 16,098,349 (11,575,732 ) (10,741,961 ) $ 4,895,973 $ 5,356,388 F-10 Note 4 – Revolving line of credit: On November 17, 2016, the Company and Regions Bank entered into a Business Loan Agreement (the “Business Loan Agreement”), under which the Company was provided a renewed revolving line of credit. Under the Business Loan Agreement, the Company may borrow up to the lesser of (i) $4 million or (ii) a borrowing base equal to 85% of Eligible Accounts (as defined in the Business Loan Agreement: generally, accounts receivable from unaffiliated entities containing selling terms and conditions acceptable to Regions Bank, subject to specified exceptions) plus 50% of Eligible Inventory (as defined in the Business Loan Agreement). Interest on amounts borrowed under the revolving line of credit is payable monthly at the 30 day LIBOR rate plus 1.50% per annum, computed on a 365/360 basis. The interest rate will be increased an additional 2.0% if an event of default occurs. 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 until expiration of the revolving line of credit on August 31, 2017, at which time all outstanding principal and interest will be due and payable. The Company’s obligations under the revolving line of credit are secured by, among other things, the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory and, as a result of cross-collateralization of the Company’s obligations under the term loan described in Note 6 and the revolving line of credit, real property and equipment at the Montgomery, Alabama facility of the Company’s subsidiary, Kinpak, Inc. ("Kinpak"). The Business Loan Agreement includes financial covenants requiring that the Company maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio (generally, EBITDAR (net operating profit plus depreciation, amortization and rent/lease expense) divided by the sum of current maturities of long-term debt, interest and lease rent expense) of 1.75 to 1.00, calculated on a trailing twelve month basis, and a maximum debt to capitalization ratio (generally, funded debt divided by the sum of net worth and funded debt) of 0.75 to 1.00, calculated quarterly. For the year ended December 31, 2016, our debt service coverage ratio was approximately 10.60 to 1.00 and at December 31, 2016, our debt to capitalization ratio was approximately 0.02 to 1.00. The revolving line of credit is subject to several events of default, including a decline in the majority shareholder’s ownership below 50% of all outstanding shares. The Business Loan Agreement is a successor to earlier agreements under which Regions Bank provided a revolving line of credit to the Company in the maximum amount of $6 million. At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had no borrowings under the revolving line of credit then in effect. Note 5 – Accrued expenses payable: Accrued expenses payable at December 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following: Accrued customer promotions Accrued payroll, commissions, and benefits Other Total accrued expenses payable Note 6 – Long-term debt: 2016 2015 $ 546,127 $ 287,376 266,416 491,378 269,380 337,963 $ 1,099,919 $ 1,098,721 On July 6, 2011, in connection with a credit agreement among the Company, Kinpak, Regions Bank and Regions Equipment Finance Corporation (“REFCO”), an Equipment Finance Addendum to the credit agreement (the “Addendum”) was entered into by the Company, Kinpak and REFCO. Under the Addendum, REFCO provided to the Company a $2,430,000 term loan with a fixed interest rate of 3.54% per annum. Principal and interest on the term loan are payable in equal monthly installments of $37,511 through July 6, 2017, the date the term loan matures. In the event the Company’s debt service coverage ratio falls to or below 2.00 to 1.00, interest on the term loan will increase to 4.55% per annum. The proceeds of the term loan were used to pay Kinpak’s remaining obligations under a lease agreement relating to industrial revenue bonds used to fund the expansion of Kinpak’s facilities and acquisition of related equipment. At December 31, 2016, approximately $260,000 was outstanding under the term loan. F-11 At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company was obligated under various capital lease agreements covering equipment utilized in the Company’s operations. The capital leases aggregating approximately $69,000 and $88,000 at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, mature on July 1, 2020 and carry an interest rate of 2% per annum. The following table provides information regarding the Company’s long-term debt at December 31, 2016 and 2015: Current Portion Long-term Portion 2016 2015 2016 2015 Term loan Capitalized equipment leases $ 259,503 $ 18,889 432,601 $ 18,547 --- $ 50,426 259,503 69,315 Total long-term debt $ 278,392 $ 451,148 $ 50,426 $ 328,818 Required principal payments under the Company’s term loan and capital lease obligations are set forth below: Year ending December 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total Note 7 – Intangible Assets: The Company’s intangible assets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following: $ 278,392 19,238 19,593 11,595 $ 328,818 2016 Intangible Asset Patents Trade names and trademarks Royalty rights Total intangible assets 2015 Intangible Asset Patents Trade names and trademarks Royalty rights Total intangible assets Cost Accumulated Amortization $ 622,733 $ 1,131,125 160,000 335,300 $ 549,561 61,309 Net 287,433 581,564 98,691 $ 1,913,858 $ 946,170 $ 967,688 Cost Accumulated Amortization 622,733 $ $ 1,131,125 160,000 282,964 $ 549,561 43,365 Net 339,769 581,564 116,635 $ 1,913,858 $ 875,890 $ 1,037,968 F-12 At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the tradenames and trademarks are considered indefinite-lived (the Star brite® trade name and trademark initially was deemed to have an estimated useful life of 40 years until, pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 (currently codified in ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other”), the Company determined that, effective January 1, 2002, the assets had indefinite lives). The patents (the most significant of which (the “ClO2 Patents”) relate to a device for producing chlorine dioxide (ClO2) that is incorporated into the Company’s disinfectant, sanitizer and deodorizing products) had a carrying value, net of amortization, of $287,433 at December 31, 2016 (of which $282,963 is attributable to the ClO2 Patents). The ClO2 Patents expire in 2022 and the other patents expire in 2021. The royalty rights (which the Company purchased from an unaffiliated entity that previously owned the ClO2 Patents and retained the royalty rights after selling the patents) expire in December 2021 and are amortized on a straight line basis over their remaining useful lives. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $70,280 ($52,336 attributable to the patents and $17,944 attributable to the royalty rights) for the year ended December 31, 2016 and approximately $69,392 ($51,448 attributable to the patents and $17,944 attributable to the royalty rights) for the year ended December 31, 2015. Note 8 – 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 $ 2016 2015 982,298 $ (25,565 ) 27,163 (745 ) 136,479 101,290 1,842 3,065 $ 983,151 $ 242,676 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 Share based compensation Domestic production activities deduction Other, permanent adjustments Tax credits and prior year tax adj. Provision for income taxes 2016 % 2015 % $ 1,046,629 17,916 (2,013 ) (97,645 ) 23,991 (5,727 ) 34.0 % $ 0.6 % (0.1 )% (3.2 )% 0.8 % (0.2 )% 239,146 889 (2,881 ) (13,905 ) 19,984 (557 ) $ 983,151 31.9 % $ 242,676 34.0 % 0.1 % (0.4 )% (1.9 ) 2.8 % (0.1 )% 34.5 % The Company’s deferred tax (liability) consisted of the following at December 31, 2016 and 2015: Deferred tax Asset (liability) Inventory reserves Trade accounts receivable allowances Net Operating loss carryforward state Depreciation of property and equipment Net deferred tax asset Valuation allowance Total net deferred tax (liability) 2016 2015 $ 93,829 $ 26,259 303,784 (333,455 ) 90,417 (303,784 ) 97,931 27,404 361,488 (365,012 ) 121,811 (361,488 ) $ (213,367 ) $ (239,677 ) F-13 At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has a net operating loss carryforward with the state of Alabama. The net operating losses of $4,676,600 and $5,561,354 expire between 2020 and 2023. The Company does not expect to be able to utilize these losses and has recorded a valuation allowance for the full amount of the net operating losses. Note 9 – Related party transactions: During 2016, as in previous years, the Company sold products to companies affiliated with Peter G. Dornau, who is 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 $1,850,000 and $2,075,000 during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and administrative fees aggregated approximately $621,000 and $527,000 during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company had accounts receivable from the affiliated companies in connection with the product sales and administrative services aggregating approximately $1,190,000 and $1,051,000 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. An entity that is owned by Peter G. Dornau, the Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer provides several services to the Company. Under this arrangement, the Company paid the entity $42,000 for research and development services in each of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. The research and development expenses are included in our statement of operations as a selling and administrative expense. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company paid this entity $25,000 for the production of television commercials and $9,000 for providing charter boat services for entertainment of Company customers. These amounts are included in our 2016 statement of operations as an advertising and promotion expense. The Company leases office and warehouse facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from an entity controlled by its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. See Note 10 for a description of the lease terms. A director of the Company is Regional Executive Vice President of an entity from which the Company sources most of its commercial insurance needs. The Company paid an aggregate of approximately $697,000 and $925,000 to the entity during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Note 10 – Commitments and contingencies: The Company leases its executive offices and warehouse facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from an entity controlled by its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The lease, as extended, expires on December 31, 2023. The lease requires an annual 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 a previous 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 was approximately $97,000 and $98,000 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The rent expense is included in our statement of operations as a selling and administrative expense. The Company also leases a 15,000 square foot warehouse in Montgomery, AL near its Kinpak manufacturing facility for the purpose of fabricating and assembling brushes used for cleaning boats, automobiles, and recreational vehicles. The lease commenced on August 1, 2016 and expires on July 31, 2018. The lease requires monthly rent paid in advance of $4,375. The following is a schedule of minimum future rentals on the Company’s non-cancelable operating leases. 12 month period ending December 31, 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total $ 148,564 128,610 99,945 101,944 103,983 214,246 $ 797,292 F-14 Note 11 - Stock options and awards: On May 29, 2015, the Company’s shareholders approved the Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2015 Equity Compensation Plan (the “Plan”). The Plan provides for grants of several types of awards at the discretion of the Equity Grant Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, including stock options, stock units, stock awards, stock appreciation rights and other stock based awards. The Plan authorizes the issuance of 630,000 shares of Company common stock, subject to anti-dilution adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events affecting the common stock. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company issued stock awards under the Plan, respectively aggregating 142,000 and 65,500 shares of common stock, to officers, key employees, directors and a consultant Following the withholding of an aggregate of 3,918 and 4,244 shares of common stock, respectively, in connection with a net exercise feature of the Plan, 138,082 and 61,256 shares were delivered to the award recipients, for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. At December 31, 2016, 422,500 shares remained available for future issuance under the Plan. The shares vested immediately upon issuance and were fully expensed in the period in which they were awarded. Compensation expense related to the stock awards was $305,780 and $168,663 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The company withheld shares, pursuant to net share settlements, with a value of $8,424 and $12,610 respectively for income tax withholding related to the awards. As a result of the adoption of the Plan, no further stock awards will be made under the Company’s equity compensation plans previously approved by its shareholders (the “Prior Plans”). Prior to the May 29, 2015 effective date of the Plan, stock options were granted under the Prior Plans. Only non-qualified options granted under the Prior Plans were outstanding on December 31, 2016. Outstanding non-qualified options were granted to outside directors, have a 10-year term from the date of grant and are immediately exercisable. The last tranche of non-qualified options previously granted terminate on April 25, 2020. There was no compensation expense attributable to stock options recognized during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, and at December 31, 2016 and 2015, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to share based compensation arrangements During 2016, stock options to purchase an aggregate of 30,000 shares were exercised. The Company received a total of $21,600, withheld 4,519 shares in connection with the net exercise feature of the stock options and delivered an aggregate of 25,481 shares to the option holders who exercised their options. During 2015, a former director exercised stock options to purchase 10,000 shares. Following the withholding of 2,156 shares in connection with the net exercise feature of the stock options, the Company delivered 7,844 shares to the former director. The following tables provide information at December 31, 2016 and 2015 regarding outstanding options under the Company’s stock option plans. As used in the table below, “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. At December 31, 2016: Plan 2002 NQ 2008 NQ 2008 NQ At December 31, 2015: Plan 2002 NQ 2002 NQ 2008 NQ 2008 NQ Options Exercisable Exercise Date Granted 12/17/07 1/11/09 4/26/10 Outstanding 40,000 40,000 20,000 Options 40,000 40,000 20,000 Price Expiration Date 12/16/17 1/10/19 4/25/20 Weighted Average 1.0 Remaining Life 2.1 3.4 1.32 0.69 2.07 100,000 100,000 $ 1.22 1.9 Options Exercisable Exercise Date Granted 4/3/06 12/17/07 1/11/09 4/26/10 Outstanding 30,000 40,000 40,000 20,000 Options 30,000 $ 40,000 40,000 20,000 Price Expiration Date Weighted Average 0.3 Remaining Life 2.0 3.1 4.4 4/2/16 12/16/17 1/10/19 4/25/20 1.08 1.32 0.69 2.07 130,000 130,000 $ 1.19 2.3 F-15 The following table provides information relating to stock option transactions during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015: 2016 Weighted Average Exercise 2015 Weighted Average Exercise Shares Price Shares Price 130,000 $ (30,000 ) 1.19 1.08 140,000 $ (10,000 ) 100,000 $ 1.22 130,000 $ 1.18 1.08 1.19 Options outstanding beginning of the year Options exercised Total Note 12 – Major customers: The Company had net sales to each of two major customers that constituted in excess of 10% of the Company’s consolidated net sales for each of the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Net sales to these customers aggregated approximately 33.0% and 38.2% of consolidated net sales for 2016 and 2015, respectively. Note 13 – Litigation expense: During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, the Company was engaged in litigation with a competitor in which each of the Company and the competitor claimed that the other was engaged in false advertising and related violations of law. Following a trial in which it was determined that neither party was liable to the other, the matter was concluded. The Company incurred professional fees and expenses relating to this matter of $1,146,000 and $1,174,000 during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These amounts are included in selling and administrative expenses. Note 14 – Earnings per share: Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional dilution from potential common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock options. 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. Years Ended December 31, 2015 2016 Earnings per common share –Basic Net income Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Earnings per common share – Basic Earnings per common share – Diluted Net income Weighted average number of common shares outstanding Dilutive effect of employee stock-based awards $ 2,095,171 $ 460,694 9,059,966 8,940,593 $ 0.23 $ 0.05 $ 2,095,171 $ 460,694 9,059,966 8,940,593 56,550 86,513 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - assuming dilution 9,116,516 9,027,106 Earnings per common share - Diluted $ 0.23 $ 0.05 The Company had no stock options outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively that were anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the diluted earnings per common share calculation. F-16 Note 15 – Special Cash Dividend: On April 26, 2016, the Company paid a special cash dividend of $0.06 per common share to all shareholders of record on April 12, 2016. The dividend aggregated $540,531. Note -16 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements: Accounting Guidance Adopted by the Company In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes.” The guidance under ASU 2015-17 is designed to simplify the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities within the balance sheet by requiring generally that all deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as non- current. Under previously applicable guidance, an entity was required to separate deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. The guidance is effective for years beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted, and can be applied prospectively or retrospectively. The Company adopted this guidance in the quarter ended September 30, 2016, retrospectively to January 1, 2016. As a result of the adoption, we made the following reclassifications to the 2015 consolidated balance sheet: a $125,335 decrease to current deferred tax asset and a $125,335 decrease to noncurrent deferred tax liability. Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted by the Company In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)". ASU 2014-19, which has been modified on several occasions, provides new guidance designed to enhance the comparability of revenue recognition practices across entities, industries, jurisdictions and capital markets. The core principle of the new guidance is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The new guidance also requires disclosures about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those years; early application is permitted for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We do not expect this new standard to have a material impact on the amount and timing of our revenue recognition. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” The principal change under this new accounting guidance is that lessees under leases classified as operating leases generally will recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet. Current lease accounting standards do not require lessees to recognize assets and liabilities arising under operating leases on the balance sheet. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements; the guidance provides certain practical expedients. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance to determine its impact on the Company’s financial statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Inventory” (Topic 330) to simplify the measurement of inventory subsequent to its initial measurement and to more closely align the measurement of inventory under GAAP with the measurement of inventory under International Financial Reporting Standards. The guidance in ASU 2015-11 (which applies to inventory that is measured using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost method, but not to inventory measured using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) or the retail inventory method), requires subsequent measurement of inventory to be at the lower of cost and net realizable value (rather than the lower of cost or market, as under current guidance). Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The amendments should be applied prospectively with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on its financial statements. F-17 Unless otherwise noted, the file number of each referenced filing is 0-11102 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 Articles of Incorporation and amendments through May 20, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010). Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, as filed on June 13, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012). 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). *10.1 Business Loan Agreement, dated November 17, 2016, between the Company and Regions Bank (the “Business Loan Agreement”. *10.2 Promissory Note, dated November 17, 2016, issued by the Company to Regions Bank in connection with the revolving line of credit under the Business Loan Agreement (the “Promissory Note”). *10.3 Letter, dated November 17, 2016, from Regions Bank to the Company, regarding certain terms under the Business Loan Agreement and the Promissory Note. 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc. 2015 Equity Compensation Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2016). 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 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 (File No. 333-176268), 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(File No. 333-176268), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2011). 10.10 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). 10.11 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). 10.12 Amendment Number Two to Net Lease, dated May 16, 2013, between Star Brite Distributing, Inc. and PEJE, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013). *21 List of Subsidiaries *23.1 Consent of Goldstein Schechter Koch, P.A. Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. *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 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. *32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. 101 Section 1350. The following materials from Ocean Bio-Chem Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, formatted in XBLR (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders Equity for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. * Filed herewith E-1 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 % 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 CERTIFICATION EXHIBIT 31.1 I, Peter G. Dornau, certify that: 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 the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 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 31, 2017 /s/ Peter G. Dornau Peter G. Dornau Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer 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 the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 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 31, 2017 /s/ Jeffrey S. Barocas Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President, Chief Financial Officer CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(b) UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT AND 18 U.S.C. 1350 EXHIBIT 32.1 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, 2016 (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 Dated: March 31, 2017 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, 2016 (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/ Jeffrey S. Barocas Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Dated: March 31, 2017 INVESTOR INFORMATION NASDAQ STOCK SYMBOL OBCI Stock Transfer Agent Computershare P.O. Box 30170 College Station, Texas 77842 -3179 General Counsel Berger Singerman, LLP 350 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33324 Auditors EisnerAmper 900 South Pine Island Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Reports and Publications A free copy of the Company’s 2016 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 sales prices of the Common Stock of Company as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market for each calendar quarter in 2016 and 2015: 2016 2015 High $2.66 $2.57 $3.17 $4.35 Low $1.93 $2.08 $2.02 $2.61 High $5.56 $4.45 $3.79 $3.19 Low $3.76 $3.33 $2.44 $2.02 First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Peter G. Dornau Jeffrey S. Barocas Gregor M. Dornau William W. Dudman James M. Kolisch Kimberly A. Krause Diana Mazuelos Conard* John B. Turner* * A member of audit and equity grant committees OFFICERS OF OCEAN BIO-CHEM, INC. Peter G. Dornau President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Gregor M. Dornau Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing William W. Dudman Vice President of Operations, Corporate Secretary OFFICERS OF STAR BRITE, INC. Peter G. Dornau President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey S. Barocas Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Natalie S. Cuomo Vice President of Customer Service 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 Justin L. Gould Vice President of Technology George W. Lindsey, Jr. Vice President of Marketing Victor G. Phillpotts Vice President of Business Development 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 • WWW.PERFORMACIDE.COM 1 V 6 1 0 2 R A Ph oto by Jason Spafford WWW .OC EAN BIOCHEM.COM • WWW.S TAR BRI TE. COM 

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