Power Efficiency Corporation
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB/A
Amendment No. 1
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Annual report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
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Transition report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 000-31805
Power Efficiency Corporation
(Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)
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Delaware
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22-3337365 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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3960 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Ste 460 |
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Las Vegas, NV
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(702) 697-0377
(Issuers Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities Registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Common Stock, $.001 Par Value
(Title of Class)
Check whether the Company: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Company was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days. Yes x No o
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of Regulation S-B
contained in this form, and no disclosure will be contained, to the best of Companys knowledge, in
definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form
10-KSB or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. o
Indicate by check mark whether the Company is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act).
Yes o No x
The issuers revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $188,811.
As of March 31, 2007, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the
issuer was approximately $7,503,010. This amount is based on the closing price of $0.255 per share
for the Companys common stock as of such date.
On March 31, 2007 there were 38,516,676 shares of the Companys common stock outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
None.
In this report, references to we, us or our collectively refer to Power Efficiency
Corporation.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-KSB/A to Power Efficiency Corporations (the Company or the
Registrant) Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006 (the Original
Filing), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2007, is being
filed to amend the Original Filing as follows:
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Item 9. Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons of the
Company is amended to properly reflect the rules adopted in the executive
compensation releases in Release Nos. 33-8732A and 33-8765. |
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Item 10. Executive Compensation is amended to properly reflect the rules adopted
in the executive compensation releases in Release Nos. 33-8732A and 33-8765. |
This Amendment No. 1 is filed pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No.
34-50754 which provides for 45 additional days beyond the date of the Original Filing for the
filing of the above.
As a result of these amendments, the certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as filed as exhibits to the Original Filing, have been re-executed and
re-filed as of the date of this Form 10-KSB/A.
Except for the amendments described above, this Form 10-KSB/A does not modify or update other
disclosures in, or exhibits to, the Original Filing.
SPECIAL CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report and the documents incorporated into this report contain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the PSLRA),
including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Companys business objectives and
strategy. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, management beliefs,
certain assumptions made by the Companys management, and estimates and projections about the
Companys industry. Words such as anticipates, expects, intends, plans, believes,
seeks, estimates, forecasts, is likely, predicts, projects, judgment, variations of
such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These
statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties
and assumptions that are difficult to predict with respect to timing, extent, likelihood and degree
of occurrence. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those expressed,
forecasted, or contemplated by any such forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially include, but are not
limited to, the following: continued market acceptance of the Companys products; the Companys
ability to expand and/or modify its products on an ongoing basis; general demand for the Companys
products, intense competition from other developers, manufacturers and/or marketers of energy
reduction and/or power saving products; the Companys negative net tangible book value; the
Companys negative cash flow from operations; delays or errors in the Companys ability to meet
customer demand and deliver products on a timely basis; the Companys lack of working capital; the
Companys need to upgrade its facilities; changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company
and/or its products; the impact of technological advances and issues; the outcomes of pending and
future litigation and contingencies; trends in energy use and consumer behavior; changes in the
local and national economies; and other risks inherent in and associated with doing business in an
engineering and technology intensive industry. See Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of
Operation. Given these uncertainties, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
such forward-looking statements.
Unless required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
However, readers should carefully review the risk factors set forth in other reports or documents
that the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC),
particularly Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB and any Current
Reports on Form 8-K.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Set forth below are technical terms used in the discussion in this document and explanations
of the meanings of those terms.
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Alternating Current (AC)
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A type of electrical current, the direction of which is reversed at regular
intervals or cycles; in the U.S. the standard is 120 reversals or 60 cycles per second;
typically abbreviated as AC. |
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Ampere (amp)
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A unit of measure for an electrical current; the amount of current that flows in a
circuit; abbreviated as amp. |
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Current (Electrical)
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The flow of electrical energy (electricity) in a conductor, measured in amperes. |
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Cycle
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In an alternating current, the current goes from zero potential (or voltage) to a
maximum in one direction, back to zero, and then to a maximum potential (or voltage) in
the other direction. The number of complete cycles per second determines the current
frequency; in the U.S. the standard for alternating current is 60 cycles. |
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Efficiency
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Efficiency is the ratio of work (or energy) output to work (or energy) input, and
cannot exceed 100 percent. |
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Energy
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The capability of doing work. |
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Horsepower (HP)
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A unit for measuring the power of motors or the rate of doing work. One horsepower
equals 33,000 foot-pounds of work per minute or 746 watts. |
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Induction
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The production of an electric current in a conductor by the variation of a magnetic
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Induction Motor
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The simplest and most rugged electric motor, it consists of a wound stator and a
rotor assembly. The AC induction motor is so named because the electric current flowing
in its secondary member (the rotor) is induced by the alternating current flowing in its
primary member (stator). The power supply is connected only to the stator. The combined
electromagnetic efforts of the two currents produce the force to create rotation. |
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Inrush Current
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The current that flows at the instant of connection of a motor to the power source.
Usually expressed as a multiple of motor full-load current. |
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Kilowatt (kW)
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A standard unit of electrical power equal to one thousand watts. |
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Load
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The demand on an energy producing system. The energy consumption or requirement of a
piece or group of equipment. |
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Motor
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A machine supplied with external energy that is converted into force and/or motion. |
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Power
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The rate at which work is done, typically measured in watts or horsepower. |
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Power Factor
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The ratio of watts to volt-amperes of an AC electric circuit. |
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Soft-start
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Soft-start is the regulation of the supply voltage from an initial low value to full
voltage during the starting process. |
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Torque (Motor)
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The rotating force provided by a motor. The units of torque may be expressed as
pound-foot, pound-inch (English system), or newton-meter (metric system). |
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Torque (Starting)
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This torque is what is available to initially get the load moving and begin its
acceleration. |
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Transformer
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An electromagnetic device that changes the voltage of alternating current
electricity; it consists of an induction coil having a primary and secondary winding and
a closed iron core. |
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Voltage
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The amount of electromotive force, measured in volts, that exists between two points. |
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Watt
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The amount of power required maintaining a current of one ampere at a pressure of
one volt when the two are in phase with each other. One horsepower is equal to 746 watts. |
PART I
Item 1. Description of Business.
(a) Business Development
Formation
Power Efficiency Corporation (the Company) was incorporated in Delaware on October 19, 1994.
From inception through 1997, the Company was a development stage entity that was engaged in the
design, development, marketing and sale of proprietary solid state electrical components designed
to effectively reduce energy consumption in alternating current induction motors. Alternating
current induction motors are commonly found in industrial and commercial facilities throughout the
world.
(b) Business of the Company
The Companys Principal Products
In 1995, the Company commenced the sale of the Power Commander®, more recently branded as the
Power Genius, its principal and proprietary product that reduces energy consumption in alternating
current induction motors in certain applications. The technology and circuitry included in the
Companys Power Genius is the subject of a United States Patent granted in 1998. The Company offers
the Power Genius principally as a three phase product, which is used in industrial and commercial
applications. The Company also has a single phase version of the product, based on analog
technology, which is intended for consumer applications such as home appliances and the like, but
this is not a commercialized product. The Company is currently developing software and
microprocessor based versions of the three phase and single phase products.
The Companys product is designed to soft start a motor, save energy, and protect and conserve
the motor.
The Companys marketing efforts have been initially focused on the Three-Phase version. The
Power Genius reduces energy consumption on electrical equipment by electronically sensing and
controlling the amount of energy the motor consumes. A motor with a Power Genius installed only
uses the energy it needs to perform its work task, thereby increasing its efficiency. The result is
a reduction of energy consumption of up to 15% to 35% in certain applications which do not always
run at peak load levels.
The Companys management believes that the Power Genius line offers certain advantages over
competing products for the following reasons:
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The Power Genius extends motor life, minimizes
maintenance, results in cooler running, reduces stress
and strain on the motor, and reduces stress and strain
on accompanying electrical and mechanical systems. |
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The Power Genius is the result of field and laboratory
engineering refinements undertaken since 1994. These
refinements enable the Power Genius to offer a control
system which measures and monitors key motor operating
conditions and adapts motor operating parameters during
rapid changes in motor load, all without excessive
vibration, synchronization problems or other material
adverse effects to the motor or surrounding electrical
and mechanical systems. |
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Paragon Consulting Services, a contractor for Nevada
Power Company, performed field tests on the Power
Genius installed on two escalators and one elevator in
a major Las Vegas casino. The tests resulted in energy
savings of approximately 35% on the escalators and 21%
on the elevator. |
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Medsker Electric, Inc., an independent electric motor
repair and test laboratory, performed a series of
inrush current and energy savings tests on the Power
Genius, then known as the Performance Controller. The
tests compared the Companys product to the products of
three competitors. In its conclusions, Medsker stated
that the Companys product exhibited twice the energy
savings of the next nearest competitor. In addition,
Medsker concluded that the product exhibited the best
soft-start performance, reducing the motor inrush
current by 71%. Finally, Medsker concluded that the
product was the simplest to install and test, and was
the best performer in terms of energy savings and
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In addition to the tests performed by independent
laboratories, the Power Genius has been tested by
numerous end users, original equipment manufacturers
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Three-Phase Power Genius
The initial market for the Three-Phase Power Genius is the elevator and escalator industry,
although the Company is actively marketing this product to other industries such as recycling,
mining, plastics, manufacturing and distribution. Industries that operate other equipment such as
conveyor systems, machine tools, mining equipment, metal stamping presses, granulators, grinders,
crushing machines and shredders, are believed to be viable target markets for the Three-Phase Power
Genius and the Company is seeking to target markets with applications and market access, using
direct sales, independent sales representatives and OEMs to address these markets.
Single-Phase Product
Like the Companys Three-Phase product described above, the Companys Single-Phase product reduces
energy consumption in electric motors by sensing and controlling the amount of energy the motor
consumes. Many motors commonly used in home appliances and other consumer goods are single-phase
motors. Since the single-phase product is usable in a broad variety of contexts and can be
installed with little effort and expense, the Company believes it is a product most suitable for
installation at the OEM level.
Product Development
The Companys development efforts include primarily the transformation of the three phase and
single phase products into a digitized form so that the Companys key technology becomes an
algorithm on a microchip. Currently, the Companys products are based on analog technology, and the
Company anticipates that digitizing the products will have several distinct advantages, including:
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Increased ease of installation and reduced technical support requirements. Instead of approximated and
manual adjustments during installation, which can require technical support from the Company, the
digitized unit will allow more simplified and precise adjustments by customers and third party
installers. |
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Reduced product size, which is important for many installations. |
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Input-output communications capabilities, so the device can communicate with external control systems. |
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Increased functionality. With a microchip and software driving the Companys products, the Company
expects to be able to ultimately add new functionality to the products. These new functions may include
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Recording and reporting of actual energy savings; |
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Prediction of maintenance problems by reading and reporting on changes in the motors operating
characteristics; and |
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More secure intellectual property protection through the use of secured chips and software. |
Marketing and Sales
The Companys marketing efforts for the Power Genius have historically been concentrated in the
elevator and escalator industry, primarily to OEMs of elevator and escalator equipment. End users
of the Companys products include retail chains, hotels, airports, the recycling, mining and
manufacturing industries and federal government facilities.
As the Companys operations are scaled up and revenues from the sale of the Power Genius grow, the
Company intends to simultaneously (i) market the Power Genius through sales reps to owners and
operators of escalator and elevator equipment, such as gaming companies, airports, and transit
facilities, as well as (ii) market the Power Genius through OEMs of equipment using motor starters,
and target select industrial markets, such as mining, recycling, distribution or food processing,
that have many applications for the Companys products, and (iii) private label and license the
Companys products to OEMs of motor controllers.
Manufacturing and Distribution
The Company has an arrangement with one manufacturer in the electronics industry, Cole
Industries, Inc (Cole). Cole produces units for the Company on an as-needed basis. Under the
arrangement, the Company issues a purchase order outlining, among other things, the number of units
to be manufactured and the desired delivery date. Cole sources all components, except for circuit
boards, for the units from their own suppliers or those specified by the Company. Once Cole
completes the units the Company orders, they ship them directly to the Companys customer. Cole is
under no obligation to accept the order and the Company is under no obligation to use Cole for its
manufacturing needs. Management believes the arrangement between the Company and Cole has been
mutually beneficial to both parties. Management also believes Cole has the ability to meet the
Companys production needs and the Company would be successful in finding alternative manufacturers
should Cole not be available to manufacture our product.
The Company directly sources its own circuit boards from a contract circuit board manufacturer.
Over the past year, the Company has primarily sourced circuit boards from RMF Design and
Manufacturing (RMF), based outside of Toronto, Canada. The Company believes RMF has the ability
to meet the Companys production needs and the Company would be successful in finding alternative
manufacturers should RMF not be available to manufacture our product.
Product cost-reduction and quality improvement efforts are, and will remain, an objective of
the Company. One key element of these efforts includes an aggressive engineering effort to move to
the use of microchips and algorithms to replace expensive analog circuit boards, as well as the
overall reengineering of the product to reduce the size and cost of the units. A second element of
this manufacturing and engineering effort is to reduce inventory levels by simplifying the product
offering with the ultimate goal of holding little or no inventory. A third element of the program
has been to outsource manufacturing, so that fewer resources are spent managing manufacturing and
inventory.
Competition
Power Efficiency believes the principal competitive factors in the Companys markets include
innovative product development, return on investment from energy savings, product quality, product
performance, utility rebate acceptance, established customer relationships, name recognition,
distribution and price.
Soft starts and other motor control equipment are made by a number of companies, many of which
have longer operating histories, established markets and far greater financial, advertising,
research and development, manufacturing, marketing, personnel and other resources than the Company
currently has or may reasonably be expected to have in the foreseeable future. This competition may
have an adverse effect on the ability of the Company to commence and expand its operations or
operate in a profitable manner.
Three-Phase Competition. Although the Company has not completed any formal market study, the
Company believes its Three-Phase Power Genius has the following competitive advantages:
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It combines soft start features with energy savings features in a single integrated unit that is CSA and
CE certified and achieves energy savings levels of up to 15% to 35% in independent, third party testing; |
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Its circuitry is proprietary and protected by a patent. The Company has also filed one provisional patent; |
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It has been tested extensively by utilities with documented energy savings; |
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It is accepted by OEMs in the escalator and granulator industries. |
Single-Phase Competition. There have been several companies that have, with different
technologies, attempted to exploit this market due to the enormous opportunity in single-phase
motor applications. These products include among others, Green Plug (voltage clamping), Power
Planner (digital microchip) and Econelectric (power factor control).
High Efficiency Motors. Insofar as high efficiency motor replacement is concerned, management
believes that the energy savings gain attributable to high efficiency motors is materially lower
than that of the Power Genius on underloaded motor applications, which is the prime target for the
Companys products. Furthermore, the Companys products are able to save energy on underloaded high
efficiency motors, so that such motors and the Companys technology are not mutually exclusive.
Source of Supply and Availability of Raw Materials
The Power Genius motor controller has been designed to use standard, off-the-shelf, easily
acquired components, except for the custom made circuit boards. Such off-the-shelf components are
basic items readily available worldwide at competitive prices. They come in standard and miniature
versions and offer the Company latitude in product design. Although the Company believes most of
the key components required for the production of its products are currently available in
sufficient production quantities from multiple sources, there can be no assurance they will remain
so readily available or at comparable prices.
Customers
The Company currently does business with approximately 20 customers. Of this number, four,
including KONE, Inc., Caesars Palace, Rinker Materials, and Rapid Granulator, presently account
for approximately 75% of the Companys gross revenues. These customers and their respective gross
revenue percentages are KONE, Ine. 53%; Rapid Granulator 13%; Caesars Palace 5%; and
Rinker Materials 4%. In light of the Companys intentions to focus its business on a limited
number of markets, the Company is, and may continue to be, dependent upon a limited number of
customers. Accordingly, the loss of one or more of these customers may have a material adverse
effect upon the Companys business.
Patents and Proprietary Rights
The Company currently relies on a combination of trade secrets, non-disclosure agreements and
patent protection to establish and protect its proprietary rights in its products. There can be no
assurance these mechanisms will provide the Company with any competitive advantages. Furthermore,
there can be no assurance others will not independently develop similar technologies, or duplicate
or reverse engineer the proprietary aspects of the Companys technology.
The Company has one U.S. patent issued with respect to its products. The Balanced and
Synchronized Phase Detector for an AC Induction Motor Controller, No. 5,821,726, was issued on
October 13, 1998 and expires in 2017. This patent
covers improvements to the technology under the NASA License Agreement (described below), which
were developed by the Company. Management believes this patent protects the Companys intellectual
property position beyond the expiration of the NASA License Agreement because:
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the circuitry covered by the Companys patent more effectively reduces the motor vibration; and |
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the circuitry eliminates most of the balance and synchronization problems that are created by
other energy saving motor controllers, including those that would eventually use the licensed
NASA technology upon the expiration of the underlying NASA patents. |
The Company has filed three provisional patents on new inventions associated with the
development of its digital products. The Company has additional proprietary technology being
assessed for patent filing and the Company expects to make additional filings in the future.
NASA License Agreement
The Company had been the exclusive United States licensee of certain power factor controller
technology owned by the United States of America, as represented by NASA. This license agreement
covered the United States and its territories and possessions and did not require the Company to
pay royalties to NASA in connection with the Companys sale of products employing technology
utilizing the licensed patents. The Companys rights under the license agreement were
non-transferable and were not to be sublicensed without NASAs consent. The license agreement
terminated on December 16, 2002 upon expiration of all of the licensed patents.
The Company believes its products and other proprietary rights do not infringe any proprietary
rights possessed by third parties. There can be no assurance, however, that third parties will not
assert infringement claims in the future, the defense costs of which could be substantial.
The Company has obtained U.S. Trademark registration of the Power Commander® mark.
Government Regulation
The Company is not required to be certified by any government agencies. However, most of the
Companys products are manufactured to comply with specific Underwriters Laboratory codes that
meet national safety standards. Presently, the Companys products comply with UL 508 Industrial
Control Equipment and the Company has also received certification meeting CSA (Canadian Standards
Association) B44.1-96/ASME-17.5-1996 Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment for many of the
Companys products. Many of the Companys products are also CE marked. The CE certificate number is
C1282PEC1.TLS.doc. The Department of Commerce does not require the Companys technology to be
certified for export. The Companys industrial code is 421610 and the SIC code is 5063.
Deregulation of Electrical Energy
Sales of the Companys product are not dependent on continued deregulation of the electrical
energy market as the Companys product can be sold in regulated and deregulated markets.
Research and Development
The Company intends to continue its research and development effort to introduce new products
based on its energy saving technology. Towards this end, the Company spent $567,591 and $418,016 in
fiscal years 2006 and 2005, respectively, on research and development activities, virtually none of
which was borne by customers. A major focus of the Companys foreseeable research and development
activities will be on completing and then improving the digital versions of the three phase and
single phase products.
Effect of Environmental Regulations
The Company is not aware of any federal, state, or local provisions regulating the discharge
of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment with
which compliance by the Company has had, or is expected to have, a material effect upon the capital
expenditures, earnings, or competitive position of the Company.
Employees
At the date of this document, the Company employs eight people on a full time basis. Of this
number, one is engaged in accounting and finance, three in operations management, three in sales
and marketing, and one in research and development, engineering and manufacturing. At such time as
business conditions dictate, the Company may hire additional personnel for, among other things,
increased marketing and sales. The Company has no collective bargaining agreements and considers
its relationship with its employees to be good. The Company utilizes consultants in the areas of
marketing, product and technology development and finance on a regular basis.
(c) Reports to Security Holders
The Company is a small business issuer, and as such files Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB, Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-QSB and Current Reports on Form 8-K on a regular basis with the SEC.
The public may read and copy any materials the Company files with the SEC at the SECs Public
Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on
the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains
an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information
regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.
RISK FACTORS
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
Unless The Company Achieves Profitability and Related Positive Cash Flow, It May Not Be Able To
Continue Operations, And Its Auditors Have Questioned Its Ability To Continue As A Going Concern.
The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations, experienced approximately a $2,760,000
deficiency of cash from operations for the year ended December 31, 2006 and lacks sufficient
liquidity to continue our operations without external financing. For the years ended December 31,
2006 and December 31, 2005, we had net losses of $5,020,775 and $2,570,563, respectively. In our
Auditors Report dated March 31, 2007 on our December 31, 2006 financial statements included in
this report, our auditors have stated that these factors raise substantial doubt about our ability
to continue as a
going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the
recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount of liabilities that might
be necessary should we be unable to continue in existence.
The Companys continuation as a going concern is dependent upon achieving profitable operations
and related positive cash flow and satisfying our immediate cash needs by external financing until
we are profitable. Our plans to achieve profitability include developing new products, obtaining
new customers and increasing sales to existing customers. We are seeking to raise additional
capital through equity issuance, debt financing and other types of financing, but we cannot
guarantee that sufficient capital will be raised. In that regard, we have granted the holders of
our senior secured notes in the aggregate principal amount of $2,000,000 a first priority security
interest in substantially all our assets, which may hinder our ability to raise additional funds.
The Company Has A Limited Operating History, Has Experienced Recurring Losses And Has Limited
Revenue.
To date, and due principally to a lack of working capital, our operations have been limited in
scale. Although we have an arrangement with an outsourced production facility to manufacture our
products, have established relationships with suppliers, and have received contracts for our
products, we may experience difficulties in production scale-up, product distribution, and
obtaining and maintaining working capital until such time as our operations have been scaled-up to
normal commercial levels. We have not had a profitable quarter in the past three years and we
cannot guarantee we will ever operate profitably. In addition, we have limited revenue. For the
year ended December 31, 2006, our total revenues were $188,811, and for the year ended December 31,
2005, our total revenues were $276,405.
The Companys Present Cash Flow Is Not Adequate To Pay Accrued Liabilities.
The Company had accrued payables, salaries and expenses totaling approximately $585,000 as of
December 31, 2006. Approximately $210,000 of these accrued liabilities represents disputed claims,
which we expect to partially pay, settle for equity, or dispute entirely. The remainder of the
accrued payables, salaries and expenses are primarily current trade payables and accruals. However,
these figures are only estimates and because we may not be able to negotiate successfully with
creditors, creditor claims may cause a restriction in the amount of funds available for our
operations.
The Companys Principal Obligations On Notes Payable Total $2,011,111 and This Indebtedness Is
Subject To Acceleration.
In addition to the accrued payables, salaries and expenses described immediately above, as of
December 31, 2006, the Company had $2,011,111 in aggregate principal amount of notes payable
outstanding. The specific components of this indebtedness are as follows:
The Company owes $2,000,000 in senior secured notes, before discount. They mature in November
2008, bear interest at 15%, and are secured by a first lien on substantially all our assets.
Interest payments are due and payable quarterly. The entire balance of these notes will become due
and payable if we cannot pay any past due amount within 7 days of a written notice that payment is
in default. As of the date of this report, we do not have any past due payments on these senior
secured notes.
The Company owes its former landlord in Livonia, Michigan $11,111, before discount, in settlement
of our lease dispute litigation. As of the date of this report, we do not have any past due
payments on this settlement.
The Company Does Not Have A Bank Line Of Credit And Substantially All Of Its Assets Are Pledged.
At the present time, the Company does not have a bank line of credit, which further restricts its
financial flexibility and it is unlikely the Company will be able to obtain a line of credit in the
foreseeable future. As noted above, substantially all the Companys assets are subject to existing
liens.
The Company Will Require Additional Funds To Meet Its Cash Operating Expenses And Achieve Its
Current Business Strategy.
The Company continues to have limited working capital and will be dependent upon additional
financing to meet capital needs and repay outstanding debt. We cannot guarantee additional
financing will be available on acceptable terms, if at all. We also need additional financing to
raise the capital required to fully implement our business plan. Our current fixed operating
expense level is approximately $250,000 to $300,000 per month, not considering non-cash expenses
and payments to certain creditors, including accrued salaries and expenses, and may increase in the
near future. We will need to issue additional debt or equity to raise required funds, and as a
result existing equity owners would be diluted.
When our operations require additional financing, if we are unable to obtain it on reasonable
terms, we would be forced to restructure, file for bankruptcy or cease operations, any of which
could cause you to lose all or part of your investment in us.
The Companys Management Group Owns Or Controls A Significant Number Of The Outstanding Shares Of
Our Common Stock And Will Continue To Have Significant Ownership Of Our Voting Securities For The
Foreseeable Future.
As of the date of this report, management controls approximately twenty-three percent (23%) of our
issued and outstanding Common Stock and voting equivalents. As a result, these persons will have
the ability, acting as a group, to effectively control our affairs and business, including the
election of directors and, subject to certain limitations, approval or preclusion of fundamental
corporate transactions. This concentration of ownership of our common stock may:
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Additionally, Summit Energy Ventures, LLC (Summit) owns nineteen percent (19%) of our common
stock and voting equivalents, which is included in the above number. Summit is controlled by Steven
Strasser, our Chairman and CEO, and he has the right to vote all shares owned by Summit. The
remaining equity in Summit is owned by BJ Lackland, our CFO. These relationships are discussed in
more detail under Certain Relationships And Related Party Transactions herein.
The Companys License From NASA Has Expired.
The basic technology upon which our products are based is derived from a patent license agreement
by and between us and NASA, which expired on December 16, 2002. The license expired upon expiration
of NASAs underlying patents, at which time anyone, including us, became free to use the underlying
NASA technology. However, we have also made certain improvements to the basic technology covered by
the NASA license and we have obtained a patent on this improved technology that runs through 2017.
Management believes this improved technology places us in a competitively superior position.
However, we cannot guarantee that others will not seek to improve the basic technology in a similar
or different manner which may result in a superior product.
The Companys Business Depends Upon The Maintenance Of Our Proprietary Technology, And We Rely, In
Part, On Contractual Provisions To Protect Our Trade Secrets And Proprietary Knowledge.
The Company depends upon its proprietary technology, relying principally upon trade secret and
patent law to protect this technology. The Company also regularly enters into confidentiality
agreements with key employees, customers, potential customers, and vendors and limits access to and
distribution of trade secrets and other proprietary information. However, these measures may not be
adequate to prevent misappropriation of our technology. Additionally, our competitors may
independently develop technologies substantially equivalent or superior to our technology. In
addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect our proprietary rights to the same
extent as the laws of the United States. We also are subject to the risk of adverse claims and
litigation alleging infringement of intellectual property rights of others.
Confidentiality agreements to which we are party may be breached, and we may not have adequate
remedies for any breach. Our trade secrets may also be known without breach of such agreements or
may be independently developed by competitors. Our inability to maintain the proprietary nature of
our technology and processes could allow our competitors to limit or eliminate any competitive
advantages we may have.
The Company Is Potentially Dependent On Third-Party Suppliers.
Although we believe most of the key components required for the production of our products are
currently available in sufficient production quantities from multiple sources, they may not remain
so readily available. It is possible that other components required in the future may necessitate
custom fabrication in accordance with specifications developed or to be developed by us. Also, in
the event that we, or our contract manufacturer, as applicable, are unable to develop or acquire
components in a timely fashion, our ability to achieve production yields, revenues and net income
can be expected to be adversely affected. Additionally, we are solely dependent on Cole as our
exclusive manufacturer. While we believe we would be successful in finding alternative
manufacturers should this manufacturer not be available to manufacture our
product, it could take substantial time and effort to locate such alternatives and, depending on
the timing of the loss of Cole, could result in disruption in delivery schedules and harm to our
clients and our reputation and future prospects.
The Company Is Developing And Commercializing New Energy Saving Technologies And Products Which
Will Involve Uncertainty And Risks Related To Product Development And Market Acceptance.
Our success is dependent, to a large degree, upon our ability to fully develop and commercialize
our technology and gain industry acceptance of our products based upon our technology and its
perceived competitive advantages. Accordingly, our prospects must be considered in light of the
risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered in connection with the establishment of a
new business in a highly competitive industry, characterized by frequent new product introductions.
We anticipate that we will incur substantial expense in connection with the development and testing
of our proposed products and expect these expenses to result in continuing and significant losses
until such time, if ever, that we are able to achieve adequate levels of sales or license revenues.
The Company Has Expanded Its Marketing Strategy.
Our products have been distributed primarily through OEMs. We have recently begun pursuing an
expanded distribution strategy designed to reduce our reliance on OEMs. Pursuant to this strategy,
we are increasing our direct sales and sales through independent representatives into new markets.
Our future growth and profitability will depend upon the successful development of business
relationships with additional OEMs, manufacturing representatives and distributors and their
ability to penetrate the market with our products.
The Company Currently Depends On A Small Number Of Customers And Expect To Continue To Do So.
The Company currently does business with approximately 20 customers. Of this number, four customers
accounted for approximately 75% of our gross revenues in 2006. We are, and may continue to be,
dependent upon a small number of customers. Accordingly, the loss of one or more of these customers
is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business.
Most Of The Companys Current And Potential Competitors Have Greater Name Recognition, Financial,
Technical And Marketing Resources, And More Extensive Customer Bases And Industry Relationships
Than We Do, All Of Which Could Be Leveraged To Gain Market Share To Our Detriment, Particularly In
An Environment Of Rapid Technological Change.
Although we believe we have limited competition for our specific technology, we compete against a
number of companies for dollars in the electric motor energy savings market, many of which have
longer operating histories, established markets and far greater financial, advertising, research
and development, manufacturing, marketing, personnel and other resources than we currently have or
may reasonably expect to have in the foreseeable future. This competition may have an adverse
effect on our ability to expand our operations or operate profitably. The motor control industry is
also highly competitive and characterized by rapid technological change. Our future performance
will depend in large part upon our ability to become and remain competitive and to develop,
manufacture and market acceptable products in these markets. Competitive pressures may necessitate
price reductions, which can adversely affect revenues and profits. If we are not competitive in our
ongoing research and development efforts, our products may become obsolete, or be priced above
competitive levels. However, management believes, based upon their performance and price, our
products are attractive to customers. We cannot guarantee that competitors will not introduce
comparable or technologically superior products, which are priced more favorably than our products.
Changes In Retail Energy Prices Could Affect The Companys Business.
We have found that a customers decision to purchase the Power Genius (or similar product) is
primarily driven by the payback on the investment resulting from the increased energy savings.
Although management believes that current retail energy prices support an attractive return on
investment for our products, the future retail price of electrical energy may not remain at such
levels, and price fluctuations reducing energy expense could adversely affect product demand.
Loss Of Key Personnel Could Have Significant Adverse Consequences.
We currently depend on the services of Steve Strasser, and BJ Lackland, Chief Executive Officer,
and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. The loss of the services of either of these persons
could have an adverse effect on our business. As discussed under Management, we have entered into
long-term employment contracts with Messrs. Strasser and Lackland, but such contracts do not
guarantee they will remain with us.
The Company Does Not Have Key Man Life Insurance.
The Company presently does not have any key man life insurance policies. As soon as practicable
following the commencement of profitable operations (which may never occur), we intend to purchase
key man life insurance on the life of our principal executive officer, Steven Strasser. Upon
purchase of such insurance, we intend to pay the premiums and be the sole beneficiary. The lack of
such insurance may have a material adverse effect upon our business.
Delaware Law Limits The Liability Of Our Directors.
Pursuant to our Certificate of Incorporation, the Companys directors are not liable to us or our
stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty, except for liability in connection
with a breach of the duty of loyalty, for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involved
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law for dividend payments or stock repurchases
illegal under Delaware law or any transaction in which a director has derived an improper personal
benefit.
The Company Has Elected Not To Adopt Various Voluntary Corporate Governance Measures, And As A
Result Stockholders May Have Limited Protections Against Interested Director Transactions,
Conflicts Of Interest And Similar Matters.
Recent Federal legislation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, has resulted in the adoption
of various corporate governance measures designed to promote the integrity of corporate management
and the securities markets. Because our securities are not yet listed on a national securities
exchange or NASDAQ, we are not required to adopt these corporate governance measures and have not
done so voluntarily in order to avoid incurring the additional costs associated with such measures.
However, to the extent we seek to have our common stock listed on a national securities exchange or
NASDAQ, such legislation will require us to make changes to our current corporate governance
practices. Those changes may be costly and time-consuming. Furthermore, the absence of the
governance measures referred to above with respect to our Company may leave our stockholders with
more limited protection in connection with interested director transactions, conflicts of interest
and similar matters.
Potential Product Liability Claims May Not Be Fully Covered By Insurance.
The Company may be subject to potential product liability claims that could, in the absence of
sufficient insurance coverage, have a material adverse impact on us. Presently, we have general
liability coverage that includes product liability up to $2,000,000. Any large product liability
suits occurring early in our growth may significantly and adversely affect our ability to expand
the market for our products.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMMON STOCK AND CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Trading In Our Common Stock Over The Last 12 Months Has Been Limited, So Investors May Not Be Able
To Sell As Many Of Their Shares As They Want At Prevailing Prices.
Shares of our common stock are traded on the OTC Bulletin Board. Approximately 58,000 shares were
traded on an average daily trading basis for the 12 months ended December 31, 2006. If limited
trading in our common stock continues, it may be difficult for shareholders, to sell their shares.
Also, the sale of a large block of our common stock could depress the market price to a greater
degree than a company that typically has a higher volume of trading of its securities.
The Limited Public Trading Market May Cause Volatility In The Companys Stock Price.
The Companys common stock is currently traded on a limited basis on the OTC Bulletin Board under
the symbol PEFF. The quotation of our common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board does not assure that
a meaningful, consistent and liquid trading market currently exists, and in recent years such
market has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have particularly affected the
market prices of many smaller companies like us. Our common stock is thus subject to this
volatility. Sales of substantial amounts of our common stock, or the perception that such sales
might occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our common stock.
An Active And Visible Trading Market For Our Common Stock May Not Develop.
We cannot predict whether an active market for our common stock will develop in the future. In the
absence of an active trading market:
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A lack of visibility for our common stock may have a depressive effect on the market
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The OTC Bulletin Board is an inter-dealer, over-the-counter market that provides significantly less
liquidity than NASDAQ, and quotes for stocks included on the OTC Bulletin Board are not listed in
the financial sections of newspapers, as are those for the NASDAQ Stock Market. The trading price
of the common stock is expected to be subject to significant fluctuations in response to variations
in quarterly operating results, changes in analysts earnings estimates, announcements of
innovations by the Company or its competitors, general conditions in the industry in which we
operate and other factors. These fluctuations, as well as general economic and market conditions,
may have a material or adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.
Penny Stock Regulations May Impose Certain Restrictions On Marketability Of The Companys
Securities.
The SEC has adopted regulations which generally define a penny stock to be any equity security
that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per
share, subject to certain exceptions. As a result, our common stock is subject to rules that impose
additional requirements on broker-dealers who sell such securities to persons other than
established customers and accredited investors (generally those with net worth in excess of
$1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouse). For
transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability
determination for the purchase of such securities and have received the purchasers written consent
to the transaction prior to the purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny
stock, unless exempt, the rules require the delivery, prior to the transaction, of a risk
disclosure document relating to the penny stock market. The broker-dealer must also disclose the
commission payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative, current quotations
for the securities and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market maker, the broker-dealer must
disclose this fact and the broker-dealers presumed control over the market. Finally, monthly
statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account
and information on the limited market in penny stocks. Consequently, the penny stock rules may
restrict the ability of broker-dealers to sell the Companys securities and may affect the ability
of investors to sell the Companys securities in the secondary market and the price at which such
purchasers can sell any such securities.
Stockholders should be aware that, according to the Commission, the market for penny stocks has
suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include:
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Control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often
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Manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false
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Excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differentials and markups by selling
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The Companys management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock
market.
The Company May Never Pay Cash Dividends On Our Common Stock.
We have not paid or declared any dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying or
declaring any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
Sales Of Common Stock Under Rule 144 May Adversely Affect The Market Price Of Our Common Stock.
Possible Resales under Rule 144. Of the 38,516,676 shares of the Companys common stock outstanding
on the date of this report, 14,292,962 shares are freely trading in the market place (the Free
Trading Shares). The Free Trading Shares are comprised mostly of shares (1) originally issued in
private offerings of common stock from June through August 2005, that were later registered in the
Companys SB-2 Registration Statement (the Registration Statement) effective December 19, 2005,
and (2) shares originally issued in transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act.
The remaining 24,223,714 shares of our common stock outstanding are restricted securities as
defined in Rule 144 and under certain circumstances may be resold without registration pursuant to
Rule 144. These shares include the 7,970,569 shares held by Summit and Steven Strasser in the
aggregate, 3,333,334 shares held by a private investor, and the 3,249,049 shares of common stock
held by Commerce Energy Group (Commerce), an affiliate of the Company.
In addition, the Company had approximately 23,996,693 common stock purchase warrants outstanding
and approximately 13,284,896 common stock options outstanding as of the date of this report,
including the warrants issued in connection with the recent private offer and sale of the senior
secured notes. The shares issuable on exercise of the options and warrants may, under certain
circumstances, be available for public sale in the open market under the Registration Statement or
pursuant to Rule 144, subject to certain limitations.
In general, under Rule 144, a person (or persons whose shares are aggregated) who has satisfied a
one-year holding period may, under certain circumstances, sell within any three-month period a
number of securities which does not exceed the greater of 1% of the then outstanding shares of
common stock or the average weekly trading volume of the class during the four calendar weeks prior
to such sale. Rule 144 also permits, under certain circumstances, the sale of securities, without
any limitation, by a person who is not an Affiliate, as such term is defined in Rule 144(a)(1), of
the Company and who has satisfied a two-year holding period. Any substantial sale of the common
stock pursuant to Rule 144 may have an adverse effect on the market price of the Companys shares.
Exercise Of Outstanding Options And Warrants Will Dilute Ownership Of Outstanding Shares.
As of the date of this report, the Company has reserved 71,429 shares of common stock for issuance
upon exercise of stock options or similar awards which may be granted pursuant to the 1994 Plan, of
which no options are outstanding. Furthermore, we have reserved 20,000,000 shares of our common
stock for issuance upon exercise of stock options or similar awards which may be granted pursuant
to the 2000 Plan, of which options to purchase an aggregate of 13,284,896 shares are outstanding.
The outstanding options under the 2000 Plan have a weighted average exercise price of $0.35. As of
the date of this report, we have issued warrants exercisable for 23,996,693 shares of common stock
to financial consultants, investors, former employees and other business partners, having a
weighted average exercise price of $0.41 and expiring on various dates from June 2007 to November
2011. Exercise of these options and warrants in the future will reduce the percentage of common
stock held by the public stockholders. Furthermore, the terms on which we could obtain additional
capital during the life of the options and warrants may be adversely affected, and it should be
expected that the holders of the options and warrants would exercise them at a time when we would
be able to obtain equity capital on terms more favorable than those provided for by such options
and warrants.
The Companys Issuance Of Blank Check Preferred Stock Could Adversely Affect Our Common
Stockholders.
The Companys Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of blank check preferred stock
with such designations, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the board
of directors. Accordingly, our Board of Directors is empowered, without stockholder approval, to
issue preferred stock with dividends, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights that could
adversely affect the relative voting power or other rights of the holders of our common stock. In
the event of issuance, the preferred stock could be used as a method of discouraging, delaying or
preventing a change in control of the Company, which could have the effect of discouraging bids for
the Company and thereby prevent stockholders from receiving the maximum value for their shares.
Although we have no present intention to issue any shares of our preferred stock, there can be no
assurance that we will not do so in the future.
Line of Credit
At the present time, the Company does not have a bank line of credit.
Item 2. Description of Property.
The Companys corporate office space is located at 3960 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Suite 460, Las Vegas,
Nevada 89169. The office lease calls for rent of $11,292 per month through the end of the lease
term in February 2011.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
At the present time, the Company is not involved in any litigation.
In 2005, the Company settled litigation with the owner of its former office space in Livonia,
Michigan. The Company vacated this space in 2004. Under the settlement the Company has paid its
former landlord $50,000 in cash and is currently paying the former landlord an additional $50,000
in 18 monthly installments of $2,778 each month. After application of the Companys accrued loss
contingency reserve, it recognized a loss of approximately $65,000 on its December 31, 2005
financial statements. The Company owes the landlord $10,087, net, as of December 31, 2006.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.
Market for Common Stock
The Companys common stock is thinly traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers
Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol PEFF.
The following table sets forth the high and low bid information for quarterly periods in the
two twelve month periods ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, as reported by Yahoo.com.
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Twelve months Ended December 31, 2005 |
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October 1, 2005 December 31, 2005 |
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$0.80 |
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$0.25 |
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July 1, 2005 September 30, 2005 |
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0.50 |
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0.22 |
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April 1, 2005 June 30, 2005 |
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0.25 |
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0.19 |
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January 1, 2005 March 31, 2005 |
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0.52 |
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0.22 |
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Twelve months Ended December 31, 2006 |
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October 1, 2006 December 31, 2006 |
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$0.40 |
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$0.21 |
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July 1, 2006 September 30, 2006 |
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0.30 |
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0.18 |
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April 1, 2006 June 30, 2006 |
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0.43 |
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0.20 |
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January 1, 2006 March 31, 2006 |
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0.40 |
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0.20 |
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As of the date of this report, there were 175 shareholders of record of the Companys common
stock.
The Company has not paid dividends on its common stock since its incorporation. The Company
does not expect to pay cash dividends on its common stock in the foreseeable future. The Company
intends to invest funds otherwise available for dividends, if any, on improving the Companys
capital assets.
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
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securities |
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remaining available |
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for future issuance |
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under 2000 Stock |
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securities to be |
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Option and |
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issued upon |
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Weighted average |
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Restricted Stock |
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exercise of |
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exercise price of |
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Plan (excluding |
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outstanding |
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outstanding |
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securities |
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options, warrants |
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options, warrants |
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reflected in column |
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and rights (a) |
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and rights (b) |
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(a))(c) |
2000 Stock Option and
Restricted Stock Plan
approved by security
holders |
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13,284,896 |
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$0.35 |
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6,715,104 |
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Equity compensation
plans not approved by
security holders |
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0 |
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0.00 |
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0 |
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Total |
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13,284,896 |
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$0.35 |
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6,715,104 |
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The Company maintains a Stock Option Equity Compensation Plan. (See Note 12 to the Financial
Statements)
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Sales Made to Summit Energy Ventures, Commerce Energy Group and Commonwealth Energy
Corporation
The following details several different sales of unregistered securities the Company made to
Summit, Commonwealth Energy Corporation, a former member of Summit (Commonwealth) and Commerce
Energy Group, the parent corporation of Commonwealth (Commerce). All of the sales were exempt
from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), pursuant to
section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On June 7, 2004, Summit Energy Ventures notified the Company that it had transferred 1,747,587 of
the Companys Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock and 1,645,404 of the Companys common stock to
Commonwealth. This transfer makes Commonwealth the Companys single largest shareholder.
On April 28, 2005, the Company issued 1,204,819 shares of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock,
convertible into 1,000,000 shares of common stock, and warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of
common stock to Summit for an aggregate purchase price of $200,000. The requisite percentage of
current holders consented and waived the anti-dilution provisions.
On April 28, 2005, the Company issued 180,723 shares of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock,
convertible into 150,000 shares of common stock, and warrants to purchase 75,000 shares of common
stock, to Commerce, in consideration of Commerces cancellation of a license agreement with the
Company. The requisite percentage of current holders consented and waived the anti-dilution
provisions.
On July 8, 2005, the Company issued 3,000,000 shares of common stock and 1,500,000 warrants to
Summit for $300,000 in cash and the conversion of a $300,000 note payable.
On July 8, 2005, the Company converted all 4,714,279 outstanding shares of its Series A-1
Convertible Preferred Stock owned by Summit and Commonwealth into 3,918,848 shares of common stock.
Sales Made to Purchasers Other than Summit Energy Ventures, Commerce Energy Group and
Commonwealth Energy Corporation
On various dates from December 2003 to February 27, 2004, the Company issued 15,103 shares of
common stock to Richard Koch. The shares were issued in exchange for the cancellation of debt owed
to Mr. Koch in the amount of $60,866. The issuances were exempt from registration under the
Securities Act pursuant to Regulation D. At the time, Mr. Koch was the Chief Executive Officer and
a director of the Company.
On various dates from May 2003 to February 2004, the Company issued 682,156 shares of common stock
to Starz Investments Limited, a Belize company. The Company received $1,423,760 for these shares
and paid $88,276 in commissions to Burnham Securities. The Company also issued Burnham Securities
48,303 common stock purchase warrants as compensation related to these transactions. The warrants
had strike prices that varied from approximately $1.40 to $1.75. These warrants were exercised
cashlessly resulting in 32,958 shares being issued. The sales of stock to Starz Investments
Limited were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Regulation S promulgated
under the Securities Act. The issuance of the warrants to Burnham Securities was exempt from
registration under the Securities Act pursuant to section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
On January 8, 2004, the Company issued 15,397 shares of common stock to Raymond Skiptunis. The
shares were issued in exchange for the cancellation of debt owed to Mr. Skiptunis in the amount of
$71,130. The issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Regulation
D. Mr. Skiptunis is a director of the Company.
On February 26, 2004, the Company issued 174 shares of common stock to Leonard Bellezza. The
shares were issued in exchange for the cancellation of debt owed to Mr. Bellezza in the amount of
$800. The issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Regulation D.
Mr. Bellezza is a director of the Company.
On various dates from February 2004 to June 2004, the Company issued 13,580 shares of common stock
to Richard Koch, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. These shares were
issued in conjunction with the settlement of certain accounts payable and accrued expenses related
to his employment agreement.
On July 8, 2005, the Company issued 9,150,000 shares of common stock to several accredited
investors in a private offering for $1,830,000.
On August 31, 2005, the Company issued 2,350,000 shares of common stock to several accredited
investors in the second and final closing of this private offering for $470,000.
On November 30, 2006, the Company issued 10,700,008 shares of common stock to several accredited
investors in the first closing of a private offering of common stock for $3,210,000, of which
approximately $2,760,000 was from new cash and $450,000 was from the exchange of debt. Of this
amount, the CEO, CFO and one Director of the Company invested a total of $510,000, of which
approximately $260,000 was from new cash and $250,000 was from the exchange of debt.
On January 19, 2007, the Company issued 666,668 shares of common stock to several accredited
investors in the second closing of a private offering of common stock for $200,000 in cash.
On March 2, 2007, the Company issued 1,583,336 shares of common stock to several accredited
investors in the third closing of a private offering of common stock for $475,000 in cash.
On March 7, 2007, the Company issued 333,334 shares of common stock to an accredited investor in
the fourth closing of a private offering of common stock for $100,000 in cash.
On March 30, 2007, the Company issued 500,000 shares of common stock to several accredited
investors in the fifth closing of a private offering of common stock for $150,000 in cash.
On March 31, 2007, the Company issued 333,334 shares if common stock to an accredited investor on
the sixth and final closing of a private offering of common stock for $100,000 in cash.
Item 6. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations or Plan of Operation.
OVERVIEW
The Company generates revenues from a single business segment: the design, development,
marketing and sale of proprietary solid state electrical components designed to reduce energy
consumption in alternating current induction motors.
The Company began generating revenues from sales of its patented Power Genius line of motor
controllers in late 1995. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had total stockholders equity of
$2,044,913 primarily due to the Companys sale of 10,700,008 shares of common stock in a private
stock offering that closed on November 30, 2006, 14,500,000 shares of common stock in a private
stock offering in July and August of 2005, the Companys sale of 2,346,233 shares of Series A-1
Convertible Preferred stock to Summit Energy Ventures, LLC in June of 2002 and the conversion of
notes payable of approximately $1,047,000 into 982,504 shares of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred
stock in October of 2003. In addition, in August 2000, the Company purchased the assets of Percon,
formerly the largest distributor of the Companys products. The transaction was accounted for as a
purchase and the Companys Statements of Operations includes Percons results of operations since
the date of acquisition. The consolidation of the operations of both entities allowed the Company
to integrate the administrative, sales, marketing and manufacturing operations of Percon. Percon
had developed sales contacts with major OEMs in the elevator/escalator industry and transferred
those agreements to the Company as part of the sale.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: FISCAL YEAR 2006 COMPARED TO FISCAL YEAR 2005
REVENUES
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006, were $188,811 compared to $276,405 for the year
ended December 31, 2005, a decrease of $87,594, or 32%. This decrease is mainly attributable to
changes in sales personnel and the resulting disruptions to sales efforts in 2006.
COST OF REVENUES
Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $136,240 compared to $245,789 for
the year ended December 31, 2005, a decrease of $109,549 or 45%. As a percentage of product
revenues, total costs of product revenues decreased to approximately 72% for the year ended
December 31, 2006 compared to approximately 89% for the year ended December 31,
2005. The decrease in the costs as a percentage of product revenues was primarily due to raising
some unit prices mid-year in 2006 and the sale of higher margin units in 2006.
GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $52,571 compared to $30,616 for the year
ended December 31, 2005, an increase of $21,955 or 72%. This increase was primarily due to the
raising some unit prices mid-year in 2006 and the sale of higher margin units in 2006, as well as
the Company utilizing a new turn-key manufacturer for production that required less oversight by
Company personnel in 2006.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses were $567,591 for the year ended December 31, 2006 compared
to $418,016 for the year ended December 31, 2005, an increase of $149,575 or 36%. This increase is
mainly attributable to the Companys research and development efforts on its digital controller for
both its single-phase and three-phase products and payment of higher salaries to personnel,
particularly for the first half of 2006, due to significantly reduced salaries in the first six
months of 2005. Research and development salaries decreased in the second half of 2006.
Additionally, the Company recognized a non-cash charge of approximately $56,000 related to the
adoption of SFAS 123R (See Note 2 to the financial statements) in 2006.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $3,118,233 for the year ended December 31, 2006,
compared to $1,641,307 for the year ended December 31, 2005, an increase of $1,476,926 or 90%. The
increase in selling, general and administrative expenses over the prior year was due primarily to
an increase in payroll and payroll related costs, comprised of: non-cash expenses associated with
the Companys adoption of SFAS 123R (See Note 2 to the financial statements) which resulted in a
non-cash charge of approximately $1,019,000, the increase in the Companys workforce in connection
with the Companys new sales and marketing plan, and higher salaries paid to personnel due to
significantly reduced salaries in the first and second quarters of 2005, as well as increases in
the Companys investor relations expenses and professional fees.
Interest expense was approximately $1,354,195 for the year ended December 31, 2006, as compared to
$529,387 for the year ended December 31, 2005, an increase of $824,808 or 156%. The increase in
interest expense is primarily related to a non-cash finance charge related to the value of stock
warrants issued in connection with a line of credit, recorded earlier in 2006. Total non-cash
interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2006 was $1,039,451.
Prior to 2006, the Company accounted for employee stock options under the intrinsic method of APB
No. 25, and presented fair value disclosure as pro forma as provided by SFAS No. 123, as permitted
under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Beginning in 2006,
the Company is accounting for employee stock options as compensation expense, in accordance with
SFAS No. 123R, Share Based Payments. SFAS No. 123R requires companies to expense the value of
employee stock options and similar awards for periods beginning after December 15, 2005, and
applies to all outstanding and vested stock-based awards at a companys adoption date. Results
from prior periods have not been restated in the Companys historical financial statements.
In computing the impact, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant based on
the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions for a risk free interest
rate; volatility; and expected remaining lives of the awards. The assumptions used in calculating
the fair value of share-based payment awards represent managements best estimates, but these
estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result,
if factors change and the Company uses different assumptions, the Companys stock-based
compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, the Company is
required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares
expected to vest. In estimating the Companys forfeiture rate, the Company analyzed its historical
forfeiture rate, the remaining lives of unvested options, and the amount of vested options as a
percentage of total options outstanding. If the Companys actual forfeiture rate is materially
different from its estimate, or if the Company reevaluates the forfeiture rate in the future, the
stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the
current period. The impact of applying SFAS No. 123R approximated $1,075,000 in additional
compensation expense during the year ended December 31, 2006. Such amount is included in research
and development expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses on the statement of
operations.
The following table represents the Companys Condensed Statement of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 on a pro forma basis, with non-cash compensation and
non-cash interest expense stated separately:
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For the year ended December 31 (Unaudited) |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Total Revenues |
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$ |
188,811 |
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$ |
276,405 |
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Total Cost of Product Revenues |
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136,240 |
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245,789 |
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Gross Margin |
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52,571 |
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30,616 |
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Costs and Expenses: |
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Research and development |
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513,449 |
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418,016 |
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Selling, general and administration |
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2,016,069 |
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1,613,758 |
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SFAS 123 stock option expense* |
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999,320 |
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683,533 |
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Other non-cash consideration* |
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165,528 |
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27,549 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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|
34,028 |
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22,470 |
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|
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Total Costs and Expenses |
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3,728,394 |
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2,765,329 |
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Loss From Operations |
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(3,675,823 |
) |
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(2,734,710 |
) |
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|
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Other (Expense) Income: |
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Cash interest (expense) income, net |
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(305,501 |
) |
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(263,525 |
) |
Non-cash interest (expense)
income, net* |
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(1,039,451 |
) |
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(252,015 |
) |
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Total Other (Expense) Income |
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(1,344,952 |
) |
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(515,540 |
) |
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Net Loss |
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$ |
(5,020,775 |
) |
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$ |
(3,250,250 |
) |
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|
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|
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*Sum of non-cash compensation and
non-cash interest expense |
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2,204,299 |
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963,097 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Net Loss excluding non-cash
compensation and non-cash interest |
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$ |
(2,816,476 |
) |
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$ |
(2,287,153 |
) |
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Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources: For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
Since inception, the Company has financed its operations primarily through the sale of its
securities. In 2006, the Company received approximately $3,210,000 in gross proceeds from a
private placement of its common stock and warrants to purchase common stock, as to which the
Company is required to file a registration statement on Form SB-2. As of December 31, 2006 the
Company has received a total of approximately $12,564,800 from public and private offerings of its
equity securities, received $300,000 from a bridge note with a shareholder (which was converted
into 3,000,000 shares of common stock and 1,500,000 warrants with an additional investment of
$300,000 on July 8, 2005), received approximately $445,386 under a bank line of credit (which was
repaid during 2002), and received $1,000,000 under a line of credit with a shareholder (which was
converted to Series A-1 Preferred Convertible shares during 2003). In October 2004 and February
2005, the Company received $1,589,806 in debt financing through a debt offering arranged by a
placement agent, Pali Capital. Of this total, $300,000 plus accrued interest was converted from
borrowings with the same shareholder as referenced above. In April 2006, the Company received
$1,000,000 in debt financing from EMTUCK , LLC, in which the managing member is a management
company wholly owned and controlled by Steven Strasser, the Companys CEO. In May 2006, the
Company received an additional $500,000 in debt financing from EMTUCK. In November 2006, the
Company received $2,000,000 in debt financing. Of this amount, $1,450,000 was converted from
borrowings from prior investors. As of December 31, 2006 the Company had cash of $1,693,584.
Net cash used for operating activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 was
$2,756,724 which primarily consisted of: a net loss of $5,020,775; less bad debt expense of
$11,470, depreciation and amortization of $34,028, loss on disposal of fixed assets of $585,
amortization of debt discounts of $1,039,451, amortization of deferred financing costs of
$70,364, warrants and options issued in connection with settlements, services from consultants, vendors, the
forgiveness of indebtedness, the issuance of debt to employees and consultants of $1,074,848, common stock issued
for consulting services of $90,000, decreases in accounts receivable of $26,464, and inventory of
$14,487, increases in prepaid expenses of $3,206, deposits of $33,875, and restricted cash related
to a note payable of $4,688. In addition, these amounts were partially offset by decreases in
accounts payable and accrued expenses of $55,454, customer deposits of $5,105 and an increase in
accrued salaries and payroll taxes of $4,682.
Net cash used for operating activities for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 was $2,080,509
which primarily consisted of: a net loss of $2,570,563; less bad debt expense of $14,963,
depreciation and amortization of $22,470, amortization of debt discounts of $252,015, amortization
of deferred financing costs of $80,584, warrants and options issued in connection with settlements,
services from consultants, vendors, the forgiveness of indebtedness and the issuance of debt of
$140,502, increases in accounts receivable of $53,556, prepaid expenses of $65,337 and other
assets of $6,339, decreases in inventory of $16,478 and restricted cash related to a note payable
of $215,033. In addition, these amounts were partially offset by an increase in customer deposits
of $5,105 and decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $46,685 and accrued salaries
and payroll taxes of $85,179.
Net cash used in investing activities for fiscal year 2006 was $90,567, compared to $4,613 in
fiscal year 2005. The amounts for both fiscal years 2006 and 2005 consisted of the purchase of
fixed assets.
Net cash provided by financing activities for fiscal year 2006 was $3,531,755 which primarily
consisted of proceeds from the issuance of equity securities, net of costs, of $3,180,000, proceeds
from the issuance of debt securities of $2,000,000 and proceeds from a line of credit of
$1,500,000. These amounts were offset by payments on notes payable of $1,648,245 and payments on a
line of credit of $1,500,000.
Net cash provided by financing activities for fiscal year 2005 was $2,701,771 which primarily
consisted of proceeds from the issuance of equity securities of $2,677,153, proceeds from the
issuance of debt securities of $125,000 and a note payable from a legal settlement of $38,297.
These amounts were offset by an increase in deferred financing costs of $63,457 and payments on
loans from stockholders officers and former officers of $75,222.
The Company expects to increase its operating expenses, particularly in research and development
and selling, general and administrative expenses, for the foreseeable future in order to execute
its business strategy. As a result, the Company anticipates that operating expenses will constitute
a material use of any cash resources.
Cash Requirements and Need for Additional Funds
The Company anticipates a substantial need for cash to fund its working capital requirements. In
accordance with the Companys prepared expansion plan, it is the opinion of management that
approximately $3.0 $3.6 million will be required to cover operating expenses, including, but not
limited to, marketing, sales, research and operations during the next twelve months. If the
Company is unable to obtain funding on reasonable terms or finance its need through current
operations, the Company will be forced to restructure, file for bankruptcy or cease operations.
Notable changes to expenses are expected to include an increase in the Companys sales personnel
and efforts, and developing more advanced versions of the Companys technology and products.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the Financial Statements for an
explanation of recent accounting pronouncements impacting the Company.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
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Financial Statements: |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Power Efficiency Corporation
Las Vegas, Nevada
We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Power Efficiency Corporation, (a Delaware
corporation) (the Company) as of December 31, 2006, and the related statements of operations,
changes in stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the years ended December 31, 2006 and
2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The
Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control
over financial reporting. Our 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 Companys 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 estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Power Efficiency Corporation at December 31, 2006 and the
results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as
a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered
recurring losses from operations, the Company has experienced a deficiency of cash from operations
and lacks sufficient liquidity to continue its operations. These matters raise substantial doubt
as to the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans in regard to these
matters are also discussed in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
/s/ Sobel & Co., LLC
Certified Public Accountants
March 31, 2007
Livingston, New Jersey
F-1
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 2006
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash |
|
$ |
1,693,584 |
|
Accounts receivable, net of reserve and allowance of $40,916 |
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|
32,193 |
|
Inventories, net |
|
|
117,639 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
70,468 |
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Total Current Assets |
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1,913,884 |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net |
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|
76,056 |
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OTHER ASSETS: |
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Deposits |
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33,875 |
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Patents, net |
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|
33,811 |
|
Goodwill |
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|
1,929,963 |
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Inventories long-term, net |
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|
39,213 |
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Deferred financing costs, net |
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|
11,228 |
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2,048,090 |
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$ |
4,038,030 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
$ |
537,133 |
|
Accrued salaries and payroll taxes |
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|
47,970 |
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Notes payable Arens Investment Company, net |
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|
10,087 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
|
|
595,190 |
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: |
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Notes Payable - 2008, net |
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1,397,927 |
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Total Long-Term Liabilities |
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1,397,927 |
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Total Liabilities |
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1,993,117 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY: |
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Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value
10,000,000 shares autorized, none issued or outstanding |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized, 35,042,009 shares issued and oustanding |
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35,042 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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24,927,839 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(22,917,968 |
) |
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Total Stockholders Equity |
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2,044,913 |
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$ |
4,038,030 |
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See report of independent registered public accounting firm and notes to financial statements.
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F-2 |
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Year Ended December 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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REVENUES |
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$ |
188,811 |
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$ |
276,405 |
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COMPONENTS OF COST OF SALES: |
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Material, labor and overhead |
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136,240 |
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245,789 |
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GROSS MARGIN |
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52,571 |
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30,616 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
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Research and development |
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567,591 |
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418,016 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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3,118,233 |
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1,641,307 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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34,028 |
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22,470 |
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Total Costs and Expenses |
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3,719,852 |
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2,081,793 |
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS |
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(3,667,281 |
) |
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(2,051,177 |
) |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): |
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Interest income |
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9,243 |
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13,847 |
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Interest expense |
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(1,354,195 |
) |
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(529,387 |
) |
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Total Other Expenses, Net |
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(1,344,952 |
) |
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(515,540 |
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LOSS BEFORE PROVISION FOR TAXES |
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(5,012,233 |
) |
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(2,566,717 |
) |
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PROVISION FOR TAXES |
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(8,542 |
) |
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(3,846 |
) |
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NET LOSS |
|
$ |
(5,020,775 |
) |
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$ |
(2,570,563 |
) |
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BASIC AND FULLY DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON
SHARE |
|
$ |
(0.20 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.18 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BASIC |
|
|
25,150,386 |
|
|
|
14,254,029 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See report of independent registered public accounting firm and notes to financial statements.
|
|
F-3 |
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
Common Stock |
|
Preferred Stock |
|
Paid-in |
|
Accumulated |
|
Stockholders |
|
|
Shares |
|
Amount |
|
Shares |
|
Amount |
|
Capital |
|
Deficit |
|
Equity |
|
|
|
Balance, January 1, 2005 |
|
|
5,020,418 |
|
|
$ |
5,020 |
|
|
|
3,328,737 |
|
|
$ |
3,329 |
|
|
$ |
16,386,611 |
|
|
$ |
(15,326,630 |
) |
|
$ |
1,068,330 |
|
Issuance of preferred stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,385,542 |
|
|
|
1,386 |
|
|
|
238,638 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
240,024 |
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
14,500,000 |
|
|
|
14,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,360,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,375,133 |
|
Common stock issued upon conversion
of preferred stock |
|
|
3,918,848 |
|
|
|
3,919 |
|
|
|
(4,714,279 |
) |
|
|
(4,715 |
) |
|
|
796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants and options issued in connection
with services from consultants and vendors
and the forgiveness of indebtedness |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
140,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
140,502 |
|
Warrants and options issued in connection
with the issuance of common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,487,891 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,487,891 |
|
Expenses related to issuance of
common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(425,894 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(425,894 |
) |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,570,563 |
) |
|
|
(2,570,563 |
) |
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2005 |
|
|
23,439,266 |
|
|
$ |
23,439 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
19,189,177 |
|
|
$ |
(17,897,193 |
) |
|
$ |
1,315,423 |
|
Issuance of common stock |
|
|
11,000,008 |
|
|
|
11,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,199,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,210,300 |
|
Common stock issued upon exercise of
warrants |
|
|
602,735 |
|
|
|
603 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(603 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warrants and options issued in connection
with the issuance of common stock and debt
securities and to employees and consultants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,569,965 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,569,965 |
|
Expenses related to issuance of
common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30,000 |
) |
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,020,775 |
) |
|
|
(5,020,775 |
) |
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
|
|
35,042,009 |
|
|
$ |
35,042 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
24,927,839 |
|
|
$ |
(22,917,968 |
) |
|
$ |
2,044,913 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See report of independent registered public accouning firm and notes to financial statements.
|
|
F-4 |
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED FOR): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(5,020,775 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,570,563 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used for operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bad debt expense |
|
|
11,470 |
|
|
|
14,963 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
34,028 |
|
|
|
22,470 |
|
Loss on disposition of fixed assets |
|
|
585 |
|
|
|
|
|
Debt discount related to issuance of debt securities |
|
|
1,039,451 |
|
|
|
252,015 |
|
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
|
|
70,364 |
|
|
|
80,584 |
|
Warrants and options issued in connection with settlements, services from
consultants, vendors, the forgiveness of indebtedness, the issuance
of debt, and to employees and consultants |
|
|
1,074,848 |
|
|
|
140,502 |
|
Common Stock issued for consulting services |
|
|
90,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in certain assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
26,464 |
|
|
|
(53,556 |
) |
Inventory |
|
|
14,487 |
|
|
|
16,478 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other |
|
|
(3,206 |
) |
|
|
(65,337 |
) |
Deposits |
|
|
(33,875 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Restricted cash related to payment of indebtedness |
|
|
(4,688 |
) |
|
|
215,033 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,339 |
) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
|
|
(55,454 |
) |
|
|
(46,685 |
) |
Customer deposits |
|
|
(5,105 |
) |
|
|
5,105 |
|
Accrued salaries and payroll taxes |
|
|
4,682 |
|
|
|
(85,179 |
) |
|
|
|
Net Cash Used for Operating Activities |
|
|
(2,756,724 |
) |
|
|
(2,080,509 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, equipment and other assets |
|
|
(90,567 |
) |
|
|
(4,613 |
) |
|
|
|
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities |
|
|
(90,567 |
) |
|
|
(4,613 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred financing costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(63,457 |
) |
Proceeds from issuance of equity securities, net of costs |
|
|
3,180,000 |
|
|
|
2,677,153 |
|
Proceeds from issuance of debt securities |
|
|
2,000,000 |
|
|
|
125,000 |
|
Proceeds from line of credit |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note payable from legal settlement with former landlord, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,297 |
|
Payments on notes payable |
|
|
(1,648,245 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payments on line of credit |
|
|
(1,500,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payments on loans to stockholders, officers and
former officers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(75,222 |
) |
|
|
|
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities |
|
|
3,531,755 |
|
|
|
2,701,771 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
INCREASE IN CASH |
|
|
684,464 |
|
|
|
616,649 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of year |
|
|
1,009,120 |
|
|
|
392,471 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of year |
|
$ |
1,693,584 |
|
|
$ |
1,009,120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See report of independent registered public accounting firm and notes to financial statements.
|
|
F-5 |
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
NOTE 1 NATURE OF BUSINESS:
Power Efficiency Corporation (Power Efficiency and/or the Company), was incorporated in
Delaware on October 19, 1994. Power Efficiency designs, develops, markets and sells proprietary
solid state electrical devices designed to effectively reduce energy consumption in alternating
current induction motors. Alternating current induction motors are commonly found in industrial
and commercial facilities throughout the world. The Company currently has one principal and
proprietary product: the Three Phase Power Genius, which is used in industrial applications.
Additionally, the Company is developing digital versions of its three phase and single phase
controllers.
The Companys primary customers have been original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and commercial
accounts located throughout the United States of America, Mexico, Sweden, and Canada.
On September 15, 2003, Power Efficiency formed Design Efficient Energy Services, LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company. This entity was formed to obtain energy grants and rebates for
customers of the Company from state governmental bodies. Design Efficient Energy Services, LLC has
been inactive since inception.
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity 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 may differ from those estimates.
Inventories:
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market. The Company reviews
inventory for impairments to net realizable value whenever circumstances arise.
Accounts Receivable:
The Company carries its accounts receivable at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts and
returns. On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates its accounts receivable and establishes an
allowance for doubtful accounts, based on a history of past write-offs and collections and current
credit conditions.
Research and Development:
Research and development expenditures are charged to expense as incurred.
Property, Equipment and Depreciation:
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred, while
betterments are capitalized. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 7 years.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
Website and Amortization:
Website development, maintenance and hosting costs are charged to expense as incurred.
Shipping and Handling Costs:
The Company bills customers for freight. Actual costs for shipping and handling are included as a
component of cost of sales.
Deferred Financing Costs:
Expenditures incurred in conjunction with debt or equity capital issuances are deferred as other
assets. Such costs will be offset against equity proceeds, amortized on a straight line basis,
over the life of the debt, or expensed if the offering is not completed.
Patents:
Costs associated with applying for U.S. patents based upon technology developed by the Company are
capitalized. At the time the patent is awarded, the asset will be amortized on a straight line
basis, over the remaining term of the patent. If no patent is issued, these costs will be expensed
in the period when it is determined that no patent will be issued.
Revenue Recognition:
Revenue from product sales to OEMs and distributors is recognized at the time of shipment to the
OEMs and distributors when all services are complete. Returns and other sales adjustments
(discounts and shipping credits) are provided for in the same period the related sales are
recorded.
Loss Per Common Share:
Loss per common share is determined by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year. Diluted loss per share is
not presented since giving effect to potential common shares would be anti-dilutive.
Weighted average common shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis were 55,623,948 and 29,842,266
for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Accounting for Stock Based Compensation:
Prior to 2006, the Company accounted for employee stock options under the intrinsic method of APB
No. 25, and presented fair value disclosure as pro forma as provided by SFAS No. 123, as permitted
under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Beginning in 2006,
the Company accounted for employee stock options as compensation expense, in accordance with SFAS
No. 123R, Share Based Payments. SFAS No. 123R requires companies to expense the value of
employee stock options and similar awards for periods beginning after December 15, 2005, and
applies to all outstanding and vested stock-based awards at a companys adoption date. Results
from prior periods have not been restated in the Companys historical financial statements.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
In computing the impact, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant based
on the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions for a risk free interest
rate; volatility; and expected remaining lives of the awards. The assumptions used in calculating
the fair value of share-based payment awards represent managements best estimates, but these
estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result,
if factors change and the Company uses different assumptions, the Companys stock-based
compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, the Company is
required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares
expected to vest. In estimating the Companys forfeiture rate, the Company analyzed its historical
forfeiture rate, the remaining lives of unvested options, and the amount of vested options as a
percentage of total options outstanding. If the Companys actual forfeiture rate is materially
different from its estimate, or if the Company reevaluates the forfeiture rate in the future, the
stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the
current period. The impact of applying SFAS No. 123R approximated $1,075,000 in additional
compensation expense during the year ended December 31, 2006. Such amount is included in selling,
general and administrative expense on the statement of operations.
Product Warranties:
The Company warrants its products for two years. During the warranty period, the Companys policy
is to replace the defective product. The Company has been providing for warranty costs as they are
incurred. The Company periodically reviews warranty claims and will establish a reserve for
warranty claims when such amount is determinable and necessary based on historical information.
Provision for Income Taxes:
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to SFAS
No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. SFAS No. 109 requires the recognition of deferred tax
assets and liabilities for both the expected future tax impact of differences between the financial
statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and for the expected future tax benefit to be
derived from tax loss and tax credit carryforwards. SFAS No. 109 additionally requires the
establishment of a valuation allowance to reflect the likelihood of realization of deferred tax
assets.
The provision for taxes represents state franchise taxes.
Goodwill:
The Company previously adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill shall no longer be amortized. Goodwill shall be
tested for impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests in certain circumstances.
Advertising:
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses were $1,733 and $4,679 for the
years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
New Accounting Pronouncements:
In September 2006, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects
of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements
(SAB 108). SAB 108 was issued in order to eliminate the diversity in practice surrounding how
public companies quantify financial statement misstatements. SAB 108 requires that registrants
quantify errors using both a balance sheet and income statement approach and evaluate whether
either approach results in a misstated amount that, when all relevant quantitative and qualitative
factors are considered, is material. We implemented SAB 108 as of December 31, 2006. The adoption
of SAB 108 did not have an impact on our financial statements.
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing a minimum
probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is
recognized. The minimum threshold is defined in FIN 48 as a tax position that is more likely not
to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution on any
related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax
benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is estimated to be
greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 must be
applied to all existing tax positions upon initial adoption. The cumulative effect of applying FIN
48 at adoption, if any, is to be reported as an adjustment to opening retained earnings for the
year of adoption. FIN 48 is effective for us January 1, 2007. We are currently assessing the
potential effect of FIN 48 on our financial statements, but preliminary analysis shows the effect
to be immaterial.
Financial Statement Reclassifications:
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2005 financial statements in order for them to
conform to the 2006 financial statement presentation.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company is a going
concern, which assumption contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in
the normal course of business. The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations, the
Company experienced a $2,756,724 deficiency of cash from operations in 2006 and lacks sufficient
liquidity to continue its operations.
On November 30, 2006, the Company closed a private offering of Common Stock and Notes which grossed
$5,210,000 and produced net proceeds of $3,306,042, from which the Company will use to fund its
operations (See Note 19). When its operations require additional financing, if the Company is
unable to obtain it on reasonable terms, the Company will be forced to restructure, file for
bankruptcy or cease operations.
These factors raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and
classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount of liabilities that might be necessary
should the Company be unable to continue in existence. Continuation of the Company as a going
concern is dependent upon achieving profitable operations. Managements plans to achieve
profitability include developing new products, obtaining new customers and increasing sales to
existing customers. Management is seeking to raise additional capital through equity issuance,
debt financing or other types of financing. (See Note 22). However, there are no assurances that
sufficient capital will be raised.
NOTE 4 PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS:
At December 31, 2006, prepaid expenses and other current assets is comprised as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid insurance |
|
$ |
29,019 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
41,449 |
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
$ |
70,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 5 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
At December 31, 2006, property and equipment is comprised as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Machinery and equipment |
|
$ |
86,341 |
|
Office furniture and equipment |
|
|
23,520 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
109,860 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
33,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
Property and Equipment, Net |
|
$ |
76,056 |
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 amounted to $29,778 and $15,083,
respectively.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, previously recognized
intangible assets deemed to have indefinite useful lives were tested by management for impairment
during fiscal 2006. An annual goodwill impairment test was performed by management in addition to
quarterly goodwill impairment tests. The impairment tests consisted of a comparison of the fair
value of the intangible asset with its carrying amount. Since the carrying amount of the
intangible asset did not exceed its fair value, management concluded no impairment loss was
required to be recognized.
NOTE 7 INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
Intangible assets subject to amortization consists of the following for the year ended
December 31, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
Patents |
|
$ |
42,675 |
|
Less: Accumulated amortization |
|
|
8,864 |
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible Assets, Net |
|
$ |
33,811 |
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization expense in 2006 and 2005 amounted to $4,250 and $7,387, respectively. In December
2004, the Company wrote off $6,504 of the cost of their Patents due to an exclusive licensing
agreement the Company had with one of its shareholders for their single phase technology. On April
30, 2005, the Company canceled this exclusive licensing agreement in exchange for preferred stock
and wrote up the cost of the Patent for $6,504 (See Notes 13 and 18).
During 2006, the Company capitalized approximately $22,000 in expenses related to a provisional
patent filing. The Company will begin amortizing these costs over the life of the patent, once the
patent is approved by the appropriate authorities.
Amortization expense expected in the succeeding five years is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
992 |
|
2008 |
|
|
992 |
|
2009 |
|
|
992 |
|
2010 |
|
|
992 |
|
2011 |
|
|
992 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
28,851 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,811 |
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 8 CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISKS:
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk,
consist primarily of cash and temporary cash investments and accounts receivables.
The Company maintains cash balances which at times may be in excess of the insured limits.
Sales and accounts receivable currently are from a relatively small number of customers of the
Companys products. The Company closely monitors extensions of credit.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
Four customers accounted for approximately 75% of 2006 sales and 35% of accounts receivable at
December 31, 2006. Four customers accounted for approximately 72% of 2005 sales.
International sales as a percentage of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2006 and
2005 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
County |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
Canada |
|
|
|
|
|
|
24 |
% |
|
Mexico |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 |
% |
|
Sweden |
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
1 |
% |
Inventories at December 31, 2006 consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
Work in process |
|
$ |
21,442 |
|
Raw materials |
|
|
152,378 |
|
Reserve for inventory obsolescence |
|
|
(16,968 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
156,852 |
|
|
|
|
|
NOTE 10 PROVISION FOR TAXES:
As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company has available, on a federal tax basis, net
operating loss carryforwards of approximately $15,900,000 and $10,900,000, respectively. These net
operating losses expire at varying amounts through 2026. The net operating loss carryforwards
result in deferred tax assets of approximately $5,400,000 and $3,700,000 at December 31, 2006 and
2005, respectively; however, a valuation reserve has been recorded for the full amount due to the
uncertainty of realization of the deferred tax assets.
A reconciliation of the statutory tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 is as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Statutory rate |
|
|
(34 |
)% |
|
|
(34 |
)% |
State income tax all states |
|
|
(6 |
)% |
|
|
(6 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40 |
)% |
|
|
(40 |
)% |
Current year valuation allowance |
|
|
40 |
% |
|
|
40 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Benefit for income taxes |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
|
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
Warrant activity during the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Warrants |
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
|
Warrants outstanding at January 1, 2005
|
|
|
2,580,702 |
|
|
$ |
0.77 |
|
Issued during 2005
|
|
|
10,678,657 |
|
|
|
0.39 |
|
Expired during 2005
|
|
|
(7,142 |
) |
|
|
14.00 |
|
|
|
|
Warrants outstanding at December 31, 2005
|
|
|
13,252,217 |
|
|
|
0.45 |
|
Issued during 2006
|
|
|
10,821,576 |
|
|
|
0.36 |
|
Exercised during 2006
|
|
|
(1,701,063 |
) |
|
|
0.20 |
|
|
|
|
Warrants outstanding at December 31, 2006
|
|
|
22,372,730 |
|
|
$ |
0.42 |
|
|
|
|
During 2006, in connection with the Companys consulting agreements, the Company issued 300,000
warrants and 24,000 warrants as consulting fees to an investment bank and a technical consultant,
respectively. During 2006, in connection with the Companys issuance of debt securities, the
Company issued 2,647,572 warrants to the noteholders. During 2006, in connection with the
Companys private offering of common stock and debt securities, which closed on November 30, 2006
(See Notes 16 and 19), the Company issued 7,850,004 warrants to investors. Such warrants issued to
in connection with consulting fees to the investment bank were valued at $74,430 and expensed and
included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Such warrants issued in connection with
consulting fees to the technical consultant were valued at $1,098 and expensed and included in
research and development expenses. Such warrants issued in connection with the Companys private
offering of common stock were valued at $1,344,456 and recorded as additional paid in capital.
Such warrants issued in connection with debt securities were valued at $1,104,383 and expensed and
included in selling, general and administrative expense.
During 2005, in connection with the Companys settlement agreements with a former employee and fees
to a consultant, the Company issued 95,000 warrants and $7,500 in cash to settle this outstanding
liability. During 2005, in connection with the Companys issuance of debt, the Company issued
14,423 warrants for commissions, and 144,233 warrants to noteholders. During 2005, in connection
with the Companys issuance of equity securities, the Company issued 2,600,001 warrants for
commissions and 7,250,000 warrants to investors. During 2005, in connection with the issuance of
series A-1 convertible preferred stock to one of the companys principal stockholders, the Company
issued 500,000 warrants (See Note 18). During 2005, in connection with the cancellation of a
licensing agreement with a stockholder, the Company issued 75,000 warrants (See Note 18). Such
warrants issued in connection with settlement agreements and commissions were valued at $28,123 and
expensed and included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Such warrants issued to
noteholders were valued at $23,800 which was recorded as a note discount on the Companys balance
sheet. Such warrants issued in connection with the issuance of equity securities were valued at
$1,487,891, and recorded as additional paid in capital.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
NOTE 12 STOCK OPTION PLAN:
Stock Option Plan activity during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Shares |
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
|
Options outstanding and exercisable at January 1, 2005
|
|
|
3,172,732 |
|
|
$ |
2.00 |
|
Granted during 2005
|
|
|
11,250,000 |
|
|
|
0.27 |
|
Cancelled during 2005
|
|
|
(1,857,396 |
) |
|
|
0.72 |
|
Expired during 2005
|
|
|
(94,973 |
) |
|
|
8.46 |
|
|
|
|
Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2005
|
|
|
12,470,363 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
Granted during 2006
|
|
|
5,587,500 |
|
|
|
0.24 |
|
Cancelled during 2006
|
|
|
(3,259,592 |
) |
|
|
0.45 |
|
Expired during 2006
|
|
|
(63,375 |
) |
|
|
14.00 |
|
|
|
|
Options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2006
|
|
|
14,734,896 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
|
|
Weighted average remaining contractual life at December 31, 2006, for all options is 8.44 years.
In 2000, the Company adopted the 2000 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan (the 2000 Plan). On
September 8, 2003, the 2000 Plan was amended and restated. The 2000 Plan, as restated and amended,
provides for the granting of options to purchase up to 20,000,000 shares of common stock. This was
conditional upon consent of the majority of the Series A Preferred stockholders. This consent was
attained on October 11, 2004. No options have been exercised to date. There are 14,734,896
options outstanding under the 2000 Plan.
During 2006, the Company granted 5,587,500 stock options to directors, officers and employees at
exercise prices approximating fair market value of the stock on that day. Such issuances to
directors, officers and employees were valued at $999,320, utilizing similar factors as described
below, which was expensed and is included in research and development and selling, general and
administrative expenses.
During 2005, the Company granted 11,250,000 stock options to directors, officers and employees at
exercise prices approximating fair market value of the stock on that day. The Company issued
400,000 options to a consultant for services rendered. Such issuances to consultants were valued
at $49,200, utilizing similar factors as described below, which was expensed and is included in
selling, general and administrative expenses.
In 1994, the Company adopted a Stock Option Plan (the 1994 Plan). The 1994 Plan provides for the
granting of options to purchase up to 71,429 shares of common stock. No options have been
exercised to date. There are no options outstanding under the 1994 Plan.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
Share Based Compensation Payments:
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Board of Directors authorized the net issuance of
5,587,500 stock options to directors, officers and employees. During the year ended December 31,
2005, the Board of Directors authorized the net issuance of 11,250,000 stock options to officers,
employees and consultants (of which 1,952,369 expired or have been cancelled during 2005). The
fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants: expected
volatility of 100% and 166% for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively; risk-free
interest rate of 4.5% for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005; and expected lives of
approximately 10.0 years.
Prior to 2006, the Company accounted for employee stock options under the intrinsic method of APB
No. 25, and presented fair value disclosure as pro forma as provided by SFAS No. 123, as permitted
under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Beginning in 2006,
the Company accounted for employee stock options as compensation expense, in accordance with SFAS
No. 123R, Share Based Payments. SFAS No. 123R requires companies to expense the value of
employee stock options and similar awards for periods beginning after December 15, 2005, and
applies to all outstanding and vested stock-based awards at a companys adoption date. Results
from prior periods have not been restated in the Companys historical financial statements.
In computing the impact, the fair value of each option is estimated on the date of grant based on
the Black-Scholes options-pricing model utilizing certain assumptions for a risk free interest
rate; volatility; and expected remaining lives of the awards. The assumptions used in calculating
the fair value of share-based payment awards represent managements best estimates, but these
estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result,
if factors change and the Company uses different assumptions, the Companys stock-based
compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, the Company is
required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares
expected to vest. In estimating the Companys forfeiture rate, the Company analyzed its historical
forfeiture rate, the remaining lives of unvested options, and the amount of vested options as a
percentage of total options outstanding. If the Companys actual forfeiture rate is materially
different from its estimate, or if the Company reevaluates the forfeiture rate in the future, the
stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the
current period.
The following table provides relevant information as to reported results for the years ended
December 31, 2006 and 2005 under the intrinsic value method of accounting for stock options with
supplemental information as if the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123R has not been
applied:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Net loss as reported |
|
$ |
(5,050,775 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,570,563 |
) |
Required adjustment to net loss |
|
|
1,074,848 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss pro forma |
|
$ |
(3,975,927 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,570,563 |
) |
|
|
|
Loss per common share as reported |
|
|
(0.20 |
) |
|
|
(0.18 |
) |
Loss per common share pro forma |
|
|
(0.16 |
) |
|
|
(0.18 |
) |
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
NOTE 13 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
Leases:
On February 24, 2006, the Company moved to a new office space in Las Vegas, Nevada. The lease was
originally between 3960 HHP LLC and a management company owned by the Chief Executive Officer and
was signed in June 2005 (See Note 14). The lease has since been assigned to the Company, on the
same terms and conditions, effective February 24, 2006. The lease includes a payment of $11,292
per month, which includes all cleaning and utilities, except phone and internet service. The term
of the lease is five years. In January 2005, the Company began leasing research facilities in
Floral Park New York, on a month to month lease. The Company vacated the Floral Park facilities in
April 2006.
Minimum future rentals are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Year |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
138,784 |
|
2008 |
|
|
142,720 |
|
2009 |
|
|
147,076 |
|
2010 |
|
|
151,511 |
|
2011 |
|
|
25,375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
605,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
Rent expense, including base rent and additional charges, for the year ended December 31, 2006 and
2005 was $139,919 and $94,862, respectively.
Patent License Agreements:
The Company was an exclusive licensee pursuant to a patent license agreement of certain power
factor controller technology owned by the United States, as represented by the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA). This license agreement covered the United States of America and
its territories and possessions on an exclusive basis and foreign sales on a non-exclusive basis.
Such license agreement did not require the Company to pay royalties to NASA in connection with the
Companys sale of products employing technology utilizing the licensed patents. The agreement
terminated on December 16, 2002 upon the expiration of all of the licensed patents. The Company
filed and received its own patent (No. 5.821.726) that expires in 2017 that management believes
will protect the Companys intellectual property position.
During 2004, the Company gave an exclusive license of its patent for single phase technology to one
of its shareholders. During 2004, the Company wrote off the costs associated with obtaining the
patent for the single phase technology. On April 28, 2005, the Company issued 180,723 shares if
its series A-1 convertible preferred stock and 75,000 warrants to the shareholder in consideration
for the shareholders cancellation of the licensing agreement with the Company (See Note 18). As a
result, the Company will receive 100% of the benefits of future sales of the single-phase products.
On July 8, 2005 the 180,723 shares of series A-1 convertible preferred stock was converted into
150,000 shares of the Companys common stock.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
Litigation:
Presently, the Company is not involved in any litigation. On October 17, 2005, the Company settled
litigation with the owner of the Companys former office space in Livonia, Michigan. The Company
vacated these facilities in 2004. Under the settlement, the Company paid its former landlord
$50,000 in cash on October 17, 2005, and agreed to pay the former landlord an additional $50,000 in
18 monthly installments of $2,778 (See Note 16). After application of the Companys accrued loss
contingency reserve, it recognized a loss of approximately $65,000 on its December 31, 2005
financial statements.
Subcontractors:
During 2005, the Company utilized one subcontractor in Michigan and one subcontractor in Nevada as
turn-key manufacturers for its product. On March 15, 2006, the Company terminated its agreement
with its Livonia, Michigan Subcontractor and began moving its entire inventory out of that
subcontractors warehouse to the Companys Las Vegas, Nevada subcontractor. The Company presently
plans to use the Las Vegas, Nevada subcontractor as its sole manufacturer for its product. The
subcontractor provides facilities, component purchasing, equipment, supervision and labor required
to assemble, wire, check, test, package and ship the product. The subcontractor is hired on an as
needed basis to produce a minimum number of units via a purchase order. The Company does not incur
any liabilities to the subcontractor until purchase orders are issued and fulfilled by the
subcontractor. Several purchase orders, totaling approximately $4,200, were issued or outstanding
to subcontractor at December 31, 2006, for sales to be delivered in 2007. The Company owns the
intellectual property rights and all specifications to the product, and believes many manufacturers
in the United States and abroad could manufacture the Companys product with little difficulty.
The Company directly sources its own circuit boards from a contract circuit board manufacturer.
Over the past year, the Company has primarily sourced circuit boards from RMF Design and
Manufacturing (RMF), based outside of Toronto, Canada. The Company believes RMF has the ability
to meet the Companys production needs and the Company would be successful in finding alternative
manufacturers should RMF not be available to manufacture our product.
Investment Advisory Agreements:
The Company entered into an agreement with a registered securities broker dealer in February, 2004.
The broker dealer served as the Companys placement agent for the issuance of $1,464,806 and
$125,000 on October 27, 2004 and February 24, 2005, respectively, in senior, secured notes (See
Note 16). The Company paid $127,500 and issued 147,116 warrants as commissions to the broker
dealer.
The Company entered into an agreement with a registered securities broker dealer in June, 2005. In
accordance with this agreement, the broker dealer served as the Companys placement agent for a
private stock offering of 14,500,000 shares of common stock and 7,250,000 warrants (See Note 19).
The Company entered into a consulting agreement with an investment advisor on December 1, 2004.
The agreement calls for the investment advisor to assist the Company in devising financial and
marketing strategies, and also to assist the Company in raising funds on a non-exclusive basis
through the offering of debt and/or equity securities. The agreement expired on November 30, 2005
and was renewed on February 21, 2006. The company shall pay the investment advisor the amount of
$4,000 per month, plus expenses approved by the Company and issue 300,000 options. The Company
terminated the engagement with the consultant for non-performance on April 20, 2006. The Company
paid the investment advisor $35,000 and $33,000 during the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005,
respectively, and the agreement has been satisfied in full.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
On January 2, 2006, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with an investor relations
firm. As part of the compensation, the Company granted 300,000 shares of the Companys common
stock having a total value of $90,000, which such cost is expensed in selling, general and
administrative expenses. This consulting agreement expired on July 2, 2006 and was not renewed.
On January 6, 2006, the Company entered into a marketing agreement with an investment bank. In
connection with this agreement, the Company issued a five year warrant to purchase up to 300,000
shares of Common Stock, with an exercise price of $0.25 per share. The total value of the 300,000
warrants issued to the investment bank approximates $74,430 and is expensed in selling, general and
administrative expenses. The Company terminated this agreement on June 23, 2006, however, the
warrants remain exercisable for five years from the date of issuance.
The Company entered into an agreement with an investment bank on October 13, 2006. In accordance
with this agreement, the investment bank served as the Companys non-exclusive placement agent for
a private stock offering of 10,700,008 shares of common stock and 5,350,004 warrants which closed
on November 30, 2006 (See Note 19). The investment bank was paid a retainer fee of $5,000, and the
agreement called for the investment bank to receive 5.5% of the total cash invested by investors
introduced by the investment bank upon closing. The investment bank introduced no investors in the
private stock offering which closed on November 30, 2006. The Company subsequently terminated this
agreement on January 13, 2007, and does not intend to renew it.
NOTE 14 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
During the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, consulting fees of $7,000 and $6,000 were
paid to officers/directors/stockholders of the Company, respectively. These amounts are included
in research and development and in selling, general and administrative expenses.
On November 30, 2006, the Company entered into a financing transaction in which it issued
10,700,008 shares of its common stock and 5,350,004 warrants to purchase common stock for
$3,210,000 and $2,000,000 in senior secured notes in a private offering of equity and debt. In
this transaction, Steven Strasser, the Companys Chief Executive Officer purchased 1,166,668 shares
of common stock and 583,334 warrants for $350,000, and was issued a senior secured note for
$550,000, John (BJ) Lackland, the Companys Chief Financial Officer purchased 100,000 shares of
common stock and 50,000 warrants for $30,000, Robert Murray, the Companys former Chief Operating
Officer purchased 100,000 shares and 50,000 warrants for $30,000, George Boyadjieff, a director of
the Company was issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock and 500,000 warrants for $300,000, and
Commerce Energy Group was issued a $200,000 secured note and 250,000 warrants (See Notes 16 and
19).
On April 19, 2006, the Company entered into a financing transaction in which it issued a $1,000,000
secured convertible note (the EMTUCK Note) to EMTUCK, LLC (EMTUCK), in which the managing
member is a management company wholly owned and controlled by Steven Strasser, the Companys CEO.
On May 19, 2006, the Note was increased to $1,500,000. This note was paid off in full on November
30, 2006 (See Notes 16 and 19).
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
On June 9, 2005 and on June 16, 2005, the Company entered into financing transactions in which
the Company issued a $200,000 convertible, unsecured note, and a $100,000 convertible, unsecured
note respectively (collectively, the Bridge Notes) to Summit Energy Ventures LLC, an entity that
is one of the Companys principal stockholders and is owned entirely by the Companys current Chief
Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. The Notes bear interest of 10% per annum. The
Bridge Notes accrued interest and principal were due on July 23, 2005. The Bridge Notes were
converted into equity on July 8, 2005 (See Note 19), with an additional investment of $300,000.
The conversion of the Bridge Notes and the equity investment resulted in the issuance of 3,000,000
shares of common stock and 1,500,000 warrants which was equivalent to the terms offered to other
investors in the private offering.
NOTE 15 SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the year ended December 31, for:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
$ |
314,750 |
|
|
$ |
241,691 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income/Franchise Taxes |
|
$ |
8,542 |
|
|
$ |
3,846 |
|
|
|
|
On November 30, 2006, the Company entered into a financing transaction in which the Company
issued $2,000,000 of its two year, senior, secured promissory notes (collectively the Notes,
individually a Note). The Notes bear interest of 15% per annum. Interest due under the Notes
is payable quarterly, with the principal and final quarterly interest payment becoming due November
30, 2008. The Notes have a first priority security interest in all of the assets of the Company.
Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the Note, included herein as an
exhibit) the holder may, upon written notice to the Company, elect to declare the entire principal
amount of the Note then outstanding together with accrued unpaid interest thereon due and payable.
Upon receipt of such notice, the Company shall have seven business days to cure the Event of
Default, and if uncured on the eighth business day, all principal and interest shall become
immediately due and payable. The Company also issued with 2,500,000 warrants (the Debt Warrants)
to purchase common stock of the Company to the holders of the Notes. The Debt Warrants have a per
share exercise price of $0.40 and expire November 29, 2011. 1,250,000 of the Debt Warrants are
exercisable immediately, with the remaining 1,250,000 Debt Warrants becoming exercisable in equal
amounts over 24 months beginning December 29, 2006. The common stock issuable upon exercise of the
Debt Warrants has piggyback registration rights, and can be included in the Companys next
registration statement. The Debt Warrants have a cashless exercise provision, but only if the
registration statement on which the common stock issuable upon exercise of the Debt Warrants is not
then effective.
The $2,000,000 loan consisted of $550,000 from Steven Strasser, the Companys Chairman, Chief
Executive Officer and the Companys largest beneficial shareholder, $200,000 from Commerce Energy
Group, Inc, the Companys second largest shareholder prior to the Offering, and $1,250,000 from
individual investors. $1,450,000 of these Notes came from the exchange of existing promissory
notes of the Company.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
The Companys previously issued notes, including $1,464,306 issued on October 27, 2004,
$125,000 issued on February 24, 2005 (collectively the Pali Notes) and $1,500,000 issued to
EMTUCK, were paid off and such paid off note holders no longer hold a security interest in the
Companys assets.
On April 19, 2006, the Company entered into a financing transaction in which it issued a $1,000,000
secured convertible note to EMTUCK (See Note 14). On May 19, 2006, the EMTUCK Note was increased
to $1,500,000. The EMTUCK Note bears interest of 10.75% per annum, with interest payments due
quarterly, beginning July 19, 2006. The EMTUCK Notes principal becomes due on January 19, 2007
(the Maturity Date). The Company can draw on the Note, in increments of up to $200,000, and
interest is calculated on the outstanding principal drawn. The EMTUCK Note is secured by a first
lien and security interest in all of the Companys accounts receivable and inventory now or
hereafter acquired, and a second lien and security interest in all other collateral, subordinate to
the existing lien and security interest in favor of Pali Capital Corporation as representative of
the holders the Pali Notes. In the event of default (as defined in the EMTUCK Note), EMTUCK may,
upon written notice to the Company, elect to declare the entire principal amount of the Note then
outstanding, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon due and payable. Upon receipt of
such notice, the Company shall have seven business days to cure the event of default and if uncured
on the eighth business day, all principal and accrued interest shall become immediately due and
payable. The EMTUCK Note was paid off in full on November 30, 2006.
The members of EMTUCK were issued 2,083,334 warrants in conjunction with the EMTUCK Note, with an
exercise price of $0.24 per share. 1,458,334 warrants vested immediately, and the remaining
625,000 warrants vested equally over nine (9) months. The warrants have a cashless exercise
provision and will have a 5 year term. If after the date of issuance of the warrants, the
Registrant files a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, or amends an existing
registration statement, in either case, the Registrant will use its best efforts to include the
shares issuable on exercise of the warrants in such registration statement or amended registration
statement.
On October 17, 2005, the Company issued a $50,000 promissory note payable to its former landlord in
connection with a settlement agreement (See Note 13). The note is non-interest bearing and calls
for monthly payments of $2,778 of principal beginning November 17, 2005. In connection with this
note payable, the Company recorded a note discount of $6,146 on the Companys balance sheet.
During the years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company paid $33,327 and $5,556
in principal, respectively.
On December 15, 2004, the Company issued a $25,334 promissory note payable to a former officer, in
connection with a settlement agreement (See Note 17), at 15%. The note calls for monthly payments
of $1,580, principal and interest, beginning January 2005 and matured on June 15, 2006. During the
years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company paid $8,997 and $16,337 in
principal, respectively.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
On October 27, 2004 and February 28, 2005, the Company entered into financing transactions in
which the Company issued $1,464,806 and $125,000 in senior, secured notes (collectively the Pali
Notes, individually a Pali Note), respectively. The Notes bear interest at 15% per annum and
originally matured on October 26, 2005 and February 23, 2006. The Company paid $127,500 and issued
147,116 warrants as commissions to the placement agent. On March 28, 2005 and on October 26, 2006
the Company extended by maturity dates of the Notes. $1,464,806 in gross principal value matured on
November 26, 2006, and $125,000 in gross principal value would mature on February 23, 2007. No
other provisions of the Notes have changed. Interest on the Notes of 15% per year will be paid
quarterly until maturity. All $1,589,806 in gross principle value of the Pali Notes was paid off
in full on November 31, 2006.
On September 15, 2003, the Company issued a $115,000 promissory note payable to a former officer at
5.25%. The note calls for monthly payments of $5,000, principal and interest, which began on April
15, 2004 and matures on April 15, 2006. During the years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31,
2005, the Company paid $16,115 and $58,885 in principal, respectively.
NOTE 17 EMPLOYMENT AND CONSULTING AGREEMENTS:
The Company entered into an employment and compensation agreement with the Companys former Chief
Technology Officer, Nicholas Anderson, effective June 1, 2005. The agreement is for a term of five
years, with a base salary for the first year of the agreement of $210,000 with annual increases of
at least 5% of the current years base salary and bonuses at the discretion of the compensation
committee of the board of directors. The agreement with this Chief Technology Officer also
provided among other things, for reimbursement of certain business expenses and for certain
payments to be made to this Chief Technology Officer in the event of a change of control. This
Chief Technology Officer also received 2,000,000 incentive stock options which will vest over a
five year period and have an exercise price of $0.20. The agreement also provides for certain
non-competition and nondisclosure covenants. This employment and compensation agreement superseded
this Chief Technology Officers employment agreements dated April 1, 2001 and salary reduction
agreement dated October 20, 2004. On May 15, 2006, the Company terminated Nicholas Anderson, for
cause, and cancelled his employment agreement with the Company. The Company has not accrued a loss
related to this termination and does not foresee any material loss in its ability to manufacture
current products or develop new products.
In September 2004, the Company hired its current Chief Executive Officer, Steven Strasser, who has
been the Chairman of the Company for over 2 years. His compensation and certain expenses were
reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with a management company wholly owned by him from November
2004 through May 2005 (See Note 14). The agreement with the management company was terminated
effective June 1, 2005, and the Company entered into an employment and compensation agreement with
this Chief Executive Officer. The agreement is for a term of five years, with a base salary for
the first year of the agreement of $275,000 with annual increases of at least 5% of the current
years base salary and bonuses at the discretion of the compensation committee of the board of
directors. During the first year of the Agreement, an amount equal to $215,000 of the base salary
shall be paid by grant of stock options under the Companys 2000 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan to purchase 1,612,500
shares of the Companys common stock, vesting in equal quarterly installments over the year ending
June 1, 2006, and the remaining $60,000 of the base salary is to be paid in cash. The agreement
with this Chief Executive Officer also provides, among other things, for reimbursement of certain
business expenses and for certain payments to be made to this Chief Executive Officer in the event
of a change of control. This Chief Executive Officer also received 1,818,180 incentive stock
options which will vest over a five year period and have an exercise price of $0.22, and 1,181,820
non-qualified stock options which will vest
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
over a five year period and have an exercise price of $0.20. The agreement also provides for
certain non-competition and nondisclosure covenants.
In September 2004 the Company hired an Interim Chief Financial Officer, John Lackland, who has been
a director of the Company for over 2 years. His compensation and certain expenses were reimbursed
pursuant to an agreement with a management company (See Note 14). The agreement with the
management company was terminated effective June 1, 2005, and the Company entered into an
employment and compensation agreement with this Interim Chief Financial Officer, and officially
made him the Companys current Chief Financial Officer. The agreement is for a term of five years,
with a base salary for the first year of the agreement of $175,000 with annual increases of at
least 5% of the current years base salary and bonuses at the discretion of the compensation
committee of the board of directors. During the first year of the Agreement, an amount equal to
$55,000 of the base salary shall be paid by grant of stock options under the Companys 2000 Stock
Option and Restricted Stock Plan to purchase 412,500 shares of the Companys common stock, vesting
in equal quarterly installments over the year ending June 1, 2006, and the remaining $120,000 of
the base salary is to be paid in cash. The agreement with this Chief Financial Officer also
provides, among other things, for reimbursement of certain business expenses and for certain
payments to be made to this Chief Financial Officer in the event of a change of control. This
Chief Financial Officer also received 1,733,750 incentive stock options which will vest over a five
year period and have an exercise price of $0.20, and 66,250 non-qualified stock options which
vested on June 1, 2006 and have an exercise price of $0.20. The agreement also provides for certain
non-competition and nondisclosure covenants.
On June 9, 2005, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with an advisor to serve as the
Companys Senior Technical Advisor. The term of this agreement is for 24 months and calls for the
advisor to assist the Company in digitizing the Companys technology. For his services, the
Company agreed to issue the advisor 400,000 options, vesting quarterly from the date of the
agreement. In addition, the Company will reimburse all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred
by the consultant. In the event that the Companys annual sales from digital products reaches
$5,000,000, the Company will pay the advisor a $100,000 one time bonus. The agreement contains
confidentiality and non-competition provisions. This agreement can be terminated in 90 days by
either party by written notices.
NOTE 18 ISSUANCE OF SERIES A-1 CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK:
As of January 1, 2004, 3,328,737 shares of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock were issued
and outstanding to Summit Energy Ventures, LLC, an entity that is on of the Companys principal
stockholders and is owned by the Companys Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer and
Chief Operating Officer. Pursuant to the original issuance of Series A-1 Convertible Preferred
Stock in June 2002, the Company has asked for and received on October 11, 2004, a waiver of certain
anti-dilution rights so that the issuance of up to a specific number of options and warrants with
exercise prices of no less than $0.65 per share will not trigger these anti-dilution rights. Had
the waiver not been received, in the event that the Company issues shares at a price less than
$1.281 per share, the conversion rights of the Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock would have
been adjusted so that the Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock can convert into such number of
shares that Summit would have received had it bought common stock at such lower price.
Furthermore, the conversion rights of the Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock would also have
been adjusted in the event that any shares, warrants, options or promissory note is issued with a
price or conversion price less than $1.281 per share.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
In the event of a Liquidation Event, the holders of the Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock
are entitled to two times the price paid by Summit for such stock. Thereafter, the remaining
corporate assets would be distributed among the holders of common stock and Series A-1 Convertible
Preferred Stock on a pro rata basis. The existence of the Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stocks
anti-dilution provisions may reduce the percentage of common stock held by the public stockholders.
Furthermore, the terms on which the Company could obtain additional capital may be adversely
affected by the Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stocks anti-dilution provisions and superior
liquidation preference.
On June 7, 2004, Summit Energy Ventures notified the Company that it had transferred 1,747,587 of
the Companys Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock and 1,645,404 of the Companys common stock to
Commonwealth Energy Corporation, a former member of Summit Energy Ventures LLC. This transfer
makes Commonwealth Energy the Companys single largest shareholder.
On April 28, 2005, the Company issued 1,204,819 shares of series A-1 convertible preferred stock,
convertible into 1,000,000 shares of common stock, and warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of
common stock to Summit Energy Ventures, LLC for an aggregate purchase price of $200,000 in cash.
As of June 30, 2005, Summit Energy Ventures, LLC owned 2,785,969 shares of series A-1 convertible
preferred stock, convertible into 2,315,203 shares of common stock.
On April 28, 2005, the Company issued 180,723 shares of series A-1 convertible preferred stock,
convertible into 150,000 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 75,000 shares of common
stock, to Commerce Energy Group, Inc., an affiliate of Commonwealth Energy Corporation, in
consideration of Commerce Energy Groups cancellation of a license agreement with the Company for
single-phase technology (See Note 13). As a result, the Company will receive 100% of the benefits
of future sales of the single-phase products. As of June 30, 2005, Commerce Energy Group, Inc.
owned 1,928,310 shares of series A-1 convertible preferred stock, convertible into 1,603,645 shares
of common stock.
On July 8, 2005, the Companys 4,714,279 shares of outstanding Series A-1 Preferred Stock were
converted into 3,918,848 shares of common stock. At December 31, 2006, there are no outstanding
shares of Series A-1 Preferred Convertible Stock.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
NOTE 19 STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY:
On November 30, 2006, the Company issued and sold 10,700,008 shares of its common stock and
5,350,004 warrants to purchase its common stock (the Equity Warrants), in a private offering (the
Offering) for $3,210,000 in cash, cancellation of indebtedness and in lieu of compensation owed
to certain employees, officers and directors of the Company. The per share purchase price of the
common stock was $0.30. The Equity Warrants have a per share exercise price of $0.40, are
exercisable immediately and expire November 29, 2011. The Company must use best efforts to file a
Registration Statement to register the common stock issued, together with those issuable upon
exercise of the Equity Warrants, not later than 60 days from the termination of the Offering, and
must use its best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective not later than 120
days from the termination of the Offering. Should the Company not be able to meet these
registration requirements, the Company may be assessed liquidating damages. The Offering will
terminate at the earlier of March 31, 2007, or when the Company raises gross proceeds of $4,500,000
under the Offering. The Equity Warrants have a cashless exercise provision, but only if the
Registration Statement is not then effective.
The $3,210,000 investment included $250,000 from Steven Strasser, the Companys Chief Executive
Officer, $30,000 from John (BJ) Lackland, the Companys Chief Financial Officer, $30,000 from
Robert Murray, the Companys former Chief Operating Officer, and $300,000 from George Boyadjieff, a
Director of the Company.
The Offering was conducted pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Regulation D, Section 4(2) and Rule 506 thereunder.
No placement agent or underwriter is entitled to compensation in connection with either the
Offering or the sale of the Notes and there is no commission, finders fee or other compensation
due or owing to any party as a result of the transactions described herein
On July 8, 2005 the Company completed the first closing of private offering of Common Stock (the
JS Offering) for $2,430,000, which netted approximately $1.8 million. On August 31, 2005 the
Company completed the second and final closing under the Offering for $470,000, which netted
approximately $400,000. In this offering, the Company issued a total of 14,500,000 shares of
Common Stock and 7,250,000 Common Stock Warrants (the Investor Warrants). The per share purchase
price of the Common Stock was $0.20 (the Common Stock Purchase Price). The Investor Warrants have
a per share exercise price of $0.44 and expire 5 years from the date of issuance. The value of the
Investor Warrants was approximately $990,000.
Joseph Stevens & Company, Inc. (the Placement Agent), a registered broker dealer, acted as the
sole placement agent for the JS Offering. For its services, the Placement Agent received
commissions and non-accountable fees totaling $237,900 and 2,600,001 warrants (the Placement Agent
Warrants). The Placement Agent Warrants have a per share exercise price of $0.20 and expire five
years from the date of issuance. The value of the Placement Agent Warrants was $497,841.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
Two convertible notes (the Bridge Notes) issued by the Company, to Summit Energy Ventures,
LLC, on June 9, 2005 and June 16, 2005, in the aggregate principal amount of $300,000, were
converted into 1,500,000 shares of common stock and 750,000 Investor Warrants, on the same terms as
those offered to investors in the JS Offering and no commissions, fees or securities were issued to
the Placement Agent in connection with such conversion.
In conjunction with the JS Offering, the Company entered into an agreement with the Placement Agent
(the Placement Agency Agreement). The Placement Agency Agreement requires, among other things,
the Company to pay certain fees related to the JS Offering; provides the Placement Agent a right of
first refusal to manage any private or public offering of equity securities of the Company, under
certain defined conditions, for a period of one year after the JS Offering; requires the Company to
enter Lock-Up Agreements (as defined below) with all of the Companys directors, officers and
significant shareholders; grants the investors in the JS Offering and the Placement Agent certain
registration rights, which require the Company to register their common stock as well as the common
stock underlying the Investor Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants through filing a registration
statement within sixty (60) days of closing the Offering, and make the registration statement
effective (the Effective Date) within one hundred and twenty days (120) of closing the JS
Offering; and grants the common stock, Investor Warrants and Placement Agent Warrants issued
through the JS Offering weighted average anti-dilution protection for subsequent issuances of
common stock (or securities convertible into common stock) at less than the Common Stock Purchase
Price.
On various dates preceding July 8, 2005, the Company entered into lock-up agreements (the Lock-Up
Agreements) with all of the Companys officers, members of the board of directors and shareholders
that held, prior to the JS Offering, more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Companys common
stock. Specifically, the persons and companies entering Lock-Up Agreements with the Company
included: Nicholas Anderson, Leonard Bellezza, John (BJ) Lackland, Rick Pulford, Raymond Skiptunis,
Steven Strasser, Commerce Energy Group, and Summit Energy Ventures LLC. The Lock-Up Agreements
restrict all of these persons and companies from selling any shares of common stock for a period of
twelve months from the Effective Date (the Lock-Up Period); provided, however, that the Lock-Up
Period shall terminate if at any time after the date which is ninety days after the Effective Date,
the 20-day average of the closing bid price of the shares of common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board
exceeds two hundred percent of the Common Stock Purchase Price of $0.20, or $0.40.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
NOTE 20 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
SFAS No. 107 Disclosure About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires disclosure
of fair value information about financial instruments. The carrying amounts reported in the
balance sheet for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair
value because of their short term nature. The carrying amounts of notes payable and longer term
debt approximates fair value because those financial instruments bear interest at rates that
approximate current market rates for loans with similar maturities and credit quality. None of
these financial instruments are held for trading purposes.
NOTE 21 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN:
On August 1, 2006, the Company adopted a 401(k) retirement plan (the 401(k) Plan). The 401(k) Plan
is voluntary, and available to all employees who have been with the Company for at least six
months. The Company may make discretionary contributions. The Company did not make any
contributions in 2006.
NOTE 22 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
On January 19, 2007, the Company issued and sold 666,668 shares of its common stock and
333,334 Equity Warrants, in the Offering for $200,000 in cash. The per share purchase price of the
common stock was $0.30. The Equity Warrants have a per share exercise price of $0.40, are
exercisable immediately and expire January 18, 2012. The Company must use best efforts to file a
registration statement to register the common stock issued, together with those issuable upon
exercise of the Equity Warrants, not later than 60 days from the termination of the Offering, and
must use its best efforts to have the Registration Statement declared effective not later than 120
days from the termination of the Offering. Should the Company not be able to meet these
registration requirements, the Company may be assessed liquidating damages. The Offering will
terminate at the earlier of March 31, 2007, or when the Company raises gross proceeds of $4,500,000
under the Offering. The Equity Warrants have a cashless exercise provision, but only if the
Registration Statement is not effective at the time of exercise.
On March 2, 2007, the Company issued and sold 1,583,336 shares of its common stock and 791,668
Equity Warrants, in the Offering for $475,000 in cash, under the same terms as described above.
On March 7, 2007, the Company issued and sold 333,334 shares of its common stock and 166,667 Equity
Warrants, in the Offering, for $100,000 in cash, under the same terms as described above.
On March 30, 2007, the Company issued and sold 500,000 shares of its common stock and 250,000
Equity Warrants, in the Offering, for $150,000 in cash, under the same terms as described above.
On March 31, 2007, the Company issued and sold 333,334 shares of its common stock and 166,667
Equity Warrants in the Offering, for $100,000 in cash, under the same terms as described above.
POWER EFFICIENCY CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
The Offering was conducted pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Regulation D, Section 4(2) and Rule 506 thereunder.
No placement agent or underwriter is entitled to compensation in connection with either the
Offering or the sale of the Notes and there is no commission, finders fee or other compensation
due or owing to any party as a result of the transactions described herein.
On March 1, 2007, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a sales and marketing
advisor. The term of this agreement is for 12 months and calls for the advisor to assist the
Company in sales and marketing strategies and business development. For his services, the Company
agreed to issue the advisor 100,000 warrants, vesting quarterly form the date of the agreement. In
addition, the Company will reimburse all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the
consultant. The agreement contains confidentiality and non-competition provisions. Each party has
the right to cancel this agreement with no less than 10 days notice in writing.
On March 19, 2007, the Company reached an agreement with GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc.
(GE) to cease using its Power Genius name for its products. As consideration, GE will pay the
Company a total of $20,000 in cash.
On March 21, 2007, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with a product manager. The
term of this agreement is for two years and calls for the product manager to assist the company in
product development and marketing. For his services, the Company agreed to pay the product manager
$6,250 per month, due on the 1st of each month, as well as 400,000 stock options, which
vest over the term of the agreement. In addition, the Company will reimburse all reasonable and
necessary expenses incurred by the product manager. The agreement contains confidentiality and
non-competition provisions. Each party has the right to cancel this agreement upon 30 days written
notice.
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
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Controls and Procedures. |
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of its Chief Executive Officer, and Chief
Financial Officer, management has evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls
and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). 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 Companys disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring
that information required to be disclosed in the Companys Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded,
processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to the
Companys management, including its Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, as
appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
During the year ended December 31, 2006, there were no significant changes in the Companys
internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to
the date of their evaluation, nor were there any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in
the Companys internal controls. Accordingly, no corrective actions were required or undertaken.
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PART III
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Directors, Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons of the Company. |
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANYS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The following table lists the current executive officers and directors and, in the case of
directors, their length of service on the board. Each director is elected to hold office for a term
expiring at the first annual meeting of stockholders held following such directors election and
until his successor has been elected and qualified, or until his prior resignation or removal. All
of the Companys current directors were either appointed by the plurality of votes cast by the
holders of our common stock present, or represented, at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
in February, 2006, or elected by the board.
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Steven Z. Strasser |
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Chairman, Chief Executive Officer |
John (BJ) Lackland |
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Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary |
Raymond J. Skiptunis |
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Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee |
George Boyadjieff |
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Director, Senior Technical Advisor |
Douglas M. Dunn |
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Richard Morgan |
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Gary Rado |
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Director Independence
Pursuant to SEC rules, a majority of our Board of Directors is comprised of independent
directors, as defined under Section 121(A) of the American Stock Exchange Constitution and Rules.
Messrs. Skiptunis, Dunn, Morgan and Rado are independent directors. Our audit committee is
comprised of Messrs. Skiptunis, Dunn and Rado; and our compensation committee is comprised of
Messrs. Skiptunis and Dunn, all of whom are independent directors.
Steven Strasser Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to becoming the Companys CEO
in October 2004, Mr. Strasser was the Managing Director, founder and majority owner of Summit
Energy Ventures LLC (Summit), the largest shareholder in Power Efficiency Corporation. Summit is
a private equity firm focused on investments in companies with energy efficiency technologies. At
Summit, Mr. Strasser spent four years, from 2001-2005, evaluating and investing in energy
technology companies and serving on the boards of portfolio companies. Mr. Strasser has been a
director since August 2002.
From 1984 through 2000, Mr. Strasser was the founder and CEO of Northwest Power Enterprises.
Over its seventeen-year history, Northwest Power Enterprises and its predecessor companies were
involved in multiple aspects of the energy development business.
Mr. Strasser received law degrees from McGill University, Montreal, Canada and the University
of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
John (BJ) Lackland Director, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary. Mr. Lackland became
the Companys CFO in October 2004. Mr. Lackland has been the Vice President and Director Summit
Energy Ventures since 2001, a private equity firm that is the largest shareholder in Power
Efficiency Corporation. Summit focuses on investments in companies with energy efficiency
technologies. At Summit, Mr. Lackland evaluated and invested in energy technology companies and
served on the boards of portfolio companies. Prior to joining Summit, Mr. Lackland was the Director
of Strategic Relations at Encompass Globalization, where he was in charge of strategic alliances
and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to Encompass, he was the Director of Strategic Planning and
Corporate Development at an Internet business development consulting company, where he was in
charge of strategic planning and investor relations. Mr. Lackland has been an independent
consultant to Fortune 1,000 companies and startups. Mr. Lackland also worked at The National Bureau
of Asian Research, an internationally acclaimed research company focusing on U.S. policy toward
Asia, where he led economic and political research projects for Microsoft, Dell, Compaq and U.S.
government agencies. Mr. Lackland has been a director since August 2002.
Mr. Lackland earned an M.B.A. from the University of Washington Business School, an M.A. in
International Studies (Asian Studies) from the University of Washingtons Jackson School of
International Studies, and a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from Claremont McKenna
College.
Raymond J. Skiptunis Director since July 2002. Mr. Skiptunis was a director at TAG
Entertainment, a movie production company from 2004 until January, 2007. Until September 2006, Mr.
Skiptunis also served as an executive consultant at TAG Entertainment, from 2004. Prior to TAG
Entertainment, Mr. Skiptunis was a self employed business consultant from 2003 to 2005. From
November of 2001 through October of 2003, Mr. Skiptunis worked with the Company in various
capacities, including consultant, CFO and interim CEO. From 1990 to 1996, Mr. Skiptunis served as
Vice Chairman and CEO of Teamstaff, Inc., a professional employer organization. Prior to his time
with Teamstaff, Inc., Mr. Skiptunis was the Chairman and President of Venray Management Corp, a
venture capital firm, from 1983 to 1990, and the Vice President, CFO and a board member of
Biosearch Medical Products from 1978 to 1983. Mr. Skiptunis earned a Bachelor of Science in
Accounting from Rutgers University.
George Boyadjieff Director and Senior Technical Advisor. Mr. Boyadjieff has been a
director of the Company since May 2006, and Senior Technical Advisor of the Company since April
2005. Mr. Boyadjieff is the retired CEO of the former Varco International, a New York Stock
Exchange traded oil service company with over $1.3 billion in annual revenues at the time of Mr.
Boyadjieffs retirement. Varco has recently merged with National Oil Well to become National Oil
Well Varco (NOV). Mr. Boyadjieff joined Varco in 1969 as Chief Engineer and was appointed CEO in
1991. Currently Mr. Boyadjieff is the Chairman of the Board and interim CEO of Southwall
Technologies, a Silicon Valley hi-tech firm. Mr. Boyadjieff joined Southwall in December 2004 as
chairman of the board.
Mr. Boyadjieff holds over 50 US patents related to oil and gas well drilling equipment.
Mr. Boyadjieff holds BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of
California at Berkeley and is a graduate of the University of California at Irvine executive
program.
Dr. Douglas Dunn Director since May 2006. Dr. Dunn has had an extensive career in
research, business and academic leadership. Dr. Dunn served as dean of Carnegie Mellon
Universitys Graduate School of Industrial Administration (now the Tepper School of Business) from
July 1996 through June 2002, after which he retired. He began his career AT&T Bell Laboratories,
and his corporate experienced culminated in senior positions as a corporate officer leading Federal
Regulatory Matters, Regional Government Affairs, and Visual Communications and Multimedia
Strategy for AT&T. Dr. Dunn is a board member of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc.
(NasdaqNM: USAP) and Solutions Consulting, a technology consulting firm, which is wholly owned by
Perot Systems, Inc. He holds a Ph.D. in business from the University of Michigan, an MS in
industrial management and a BS in physics from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Richard Morgan Director since January 2007. Mr. Morgan is currently the Dean and a
Professor of Law at the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a
position he has held since September 1, 1997. Mr. Morgan is an experienced legal educator, having
served as dean at both the Arizona State University College of Law and the University of Wyoming
College of Law. Mr. Morgan earned his B.A. in Political Science at the University of California,
Berkeley in 1967. In 1971 he received his J.D. from UCLA, where he was an editor of the UCLA Law
Review. He practiced with the Los Angeles law firm of Nossaman, Krueger & Marsh in the
corporate/securities areas from 1971 to 1980. He was a professor at the Arizona State University
College of Law from 1980 to 1987 and served as associate dean from 1983 to 1987. He was dean at
the University of Wyoming College of Law from 1987 to 1990 and returned to the Arizona State
University College of Law in 1990, where he served as dean and professor of law until 1997. He
currently serves as chair of the ABA Standards Review Committee.
Gary Rado Director since September 2005. Mr. Rado retired in 2002 after being the President
of Casio Inc. USA. Before joining Casio Inc. in 1996, Mr. Rado was with Texas Instruments Inc. for
21 years. He moved from District Sales Manager to Area Sales Manager to National Sales Manager of
the Consumer Products Division. This division was responsible for home computer, calculator and
educational products such as Speak and Spell. Mr. Rado was then promoted to Division Manager of
Consumer Products worldwide and VP of marketing and sales. He ran the division for 7 years, with
two years of running the division while based in Europe. Mr. Rado earned a Bachelors of Science in
Business Administration from Concord College in 1963.
Board of Directors and Committees of the Board
Our business affairs are conducted under the direction of our board of directors. The
role of our board of directors is to effectively govern our affairs for the benefit of our
stockholders and, to the extent appropriate under governing law, of other constituencies, which
include our employees, customers, suppliers and creditors. Our board strives to ensure the success
and continuity of our business through the selection of a qualified management team. It is also
responsible for ensuring that our activities are conducted in a responsible ethical manner. Our
board of directors has two standing committees, an audit committee and a compensation committee.
Our board of directors met twelve times in 2005 and fourteen times in 2006. None of the
current directors missed more than three meetings during the period for which they have been a
director and the meetings held by committees of the board of directors on which they serve.
We do not have a policy that requires directors to attend our annual meetings of stockholders.
Audit Committee
Raymond Skiptunis, Douglas Dunn and Gary Rado currently serve as our audit committee. Messrs.
Skiptunis, Dunn and Rado are each independent directors as required by Section 301 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Rule 10A(3)(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Section
121(A) of the American Stock Exchange Constitution and Rules. Raymond Skiptunis, the Chairman of
our audit committee qualifies as a financial expert. Our audit committee, among other things:
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selects the independent auditors, considering independence and effectiveness; |
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discusses the scope and results of the audit with the independent auditors and reviews with
management and |
the independent auditors our interim and year-end operating results; |
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considers the adequacy of our internal accounting controls and audit proceeds; |
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reviews and approves all audit and non-audit services to be performed by the independent
auditors; and |
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administers the whistleblower policy. |
The audit committee has the sole and direct responsibility for appointing, evaluating and
retaining our independent auditors and for overseeing their work.
Compensation Committee
Raymond Skiptunis and Douglas Dunn currently function as our compensation committee. Messrs.
Skiptunis and Dunn are independent directors as required by SEC Rules and as defined in Section
121(A) of the American Stock Exchange Constitution and Rules. Our compensation committee, among
other things:
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recommends to the board of directors the compensation level of the executive officers; |
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reviews and makes recommendations to our board of directors with respect to our equity incentive plans; |
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establishes and reviews general policies relating to compensation and benefits of our employees. |
Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
None of our executive officers currently serves as a member of the board of directors or
compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving on our board
of directors or compensation committee.
SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires that all executive
officers and directors of the Company and all persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of
the Companys common stock file an initial report of their ownership of the Companys securities on
Form 3 and report changes in their ownership of the Companys securities on Form 4 or Form 5. These
filings must be made with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Association of
Securities Dealers with a copy sent to the Company. To our knowledge, all executive officers,
directors and all persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of the Companys common stock
have timely filed these filings.
CODE OF ETHICS
The Company has not adopted a code of ethics. The Company has been focused on developing
technology, generating sales and raising capital to support operations and consequently has not
focused on adopting a code of ethics. In early 2006, the Company developed and implemented an
official Employee Manual that requires ethical behavior from its employees, and defines the
consequences of unethical behavior by its employees.
Item 10. Executive Compensation.
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth all annualized compensation paid to our named executive
officers at the end of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004. Individuals we
refer to as our named executive officers include our Chief Executive Officer and the four other
most highly compensated executive officers whose salary and bonus for services rendered in all
capacities exceeded $100,000 during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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Nonqualified |
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Total ($) |
Steven Z. Strasser(1) |
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2006 |
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288,750 |
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288,750 |
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2005 |
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275,000 |
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2,218,566 |
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$ |
2,493,566 |
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Executive Officer |
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2004 |
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60,000 |
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60,000 |
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John (BJ) Lackland (2) |
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2006 |
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183,750 |
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$ |
183,750 |
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2005 |
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175,000 |
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1,003,908 |
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$ |
1,178,908 |
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Financial Officer |
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2004 |
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60,000 |
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Robert M. Murray (3) |
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2006 |
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175,000 |
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670,000 |
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845,000 |
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Chief Operating Officer |
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2005 |
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1. Effective June 1, 2005, Mr. Strasser entered into an employment contract with the Company. Mr.
Strasser agreed to have his first years salary paid $60,000 in cash and options to purchase
1,612,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to not less than market at date of
grant in lieu of remaining cash vesting quarterly over one year. Mr. Strasser was also granted an
additional 3,000,000 options on June 1, 2005 as part of his employment contract. |
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2. Effective June 1, 2005, Mr. Lackland entered into an employment contract with the Company. Mr.
Lackland agreed to have his first years salary paid $120,000 in cash and options to purchase
412,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price equal to market at date of grant in lieu of
remaining cash vesting quarterly over one year. Mr. Lackland was also granted an additional
1,800,000 options on June 1, 2005 as part of his employment contract. |
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3. Mr. Murray resigned effective January 5, 2007 and all of Mr. Murrays stock options were
cancelled as of this date. |
Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table
During 2004, we hired the following officers: Steven Strasser, Chief Executive Officer, and
John (BJ) Lackland, Chief Financial Officer. Effective June 1, 2005, the Company entered into
employment agreements with the above officers. These two individuals comprise our current
executive officers. The term of each agreement is five years. In the event of a defined change in
control of the Company, each agreement will provide for accelerated vesting of stock options and a
cash severance payment equal to 2.99 times the executives then current salary and previous years
bonus.
The following table sets forth the material financial terms of the agreements for each of our
executives as of December 31, 2006:
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Steven Strasser |
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275,000 |
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BJ Lackland |
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175,000 |
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1,800,000 |
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To be increased annually by at least 5% of prior year. |
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First years salary to be paid $60,000 in cash and options to purchase 1,612,500 shares of
Common Stock at an exercise price equal to not less than market at date of grant in lieu of
remaining cash vesting quarterly over one year. |
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First years salary to be paid $120,000 in cash and options to purchase 412,500 shares of
Common Stock at an exercise price equal to market at date of grant in lieu of remaining cash
vesting quarterly over one year. |
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At the Boards discretion. |
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Vesting evenly and quarterly over five years. |
Outstanding equity awards
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END
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Steven Strasser |
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1,550,002 |
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0.22 |
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5/31/2010 |
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1,693,773 |
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399,998 |
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550,000 |
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50,000 |
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0.65 |
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11/28/2015 |
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BJ Lackland |
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1,042,500 |
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1,170,000 |
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0.20 |
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325,000 |
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0.65 |
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Robert M. Murray(1) |
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2,500,000 |
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0.25 |
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Stock Option Plan Narrative Disclosure
As of December 31, 2006, we had an aggregate of 14,734,896 shares of Common Stock available for
issuance under our stock plans. The following is a description of our plans.
2000 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan, or the 2000 Plan
The 2000 Plan, was adopted by our board of directors and our stockholders in 2000. On February 23,
2004, the 2000 Plan was amended and restated. As of December 31, 2006, no restricted shares of
Common Stock have been issued, and none of the outstanding options to purchase 14,734,896 shares of
our Common Stock have been exercised pursuant to the 2000 Plan.
Share Reserve. Under the 2000 Plan, we have initially reserved for issuance an aggregate of
20,000,000 shares.
Administration. The 2000 Plan is administered by the board of directors. The stock option awards
qualify as performance-based-compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, or the Code, with two or more outside directors within the meaning of Section
162(m) of the Code. The board of directors has the power to determine the terms of the awards,
including the exercise price, the number of shares subject to each award, the exercisability of the
awards and the form of consideration payable upon exercise.
Eligibility. Awards under the 2000 Plan may be granted to any of our employees, directors or
consultants or those of our affiliates.
Options. With respect to non-statutory stock options intended to qualify as performance-based
compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code and incentive stock options, the
exercise price must be at least equal to the fair market value of our Common Stock on the date of
grant. In addition, the exercise price for any incentive stock option granted to any employee
owning more than 10% of our Common Stock may not be less than 110% of the fair market value of our
Common Stock on the date of grant. The term of any stock option may not exceed ten years, except
that with respect to any participant who owns 10% or more of the voting power of all classes of our
outstanding capital stock, the term for incentive stock options must not exceed five years.
Stock Awards. The administrator may determine the number of shares to be granted and impose
whatever conditions to vesting it determines to be appropriate, including performance criteria.
The criteria may be based on financial performance, personal performance evaluations and/or
completion of service by the participant. The administrator will determine the level of
achievement of performance criteria. Unless the administrator determines otherwise, shares that do
not vest typically will be subject to forfeiture or to our right of repurchase, which we may
exercise upon the voluntary or involuntary termination of the participants service with us for any
reason, including death or disability.
Adjustments upon Merger or Change in Control. The 2000 Plan provides that in the event of a merger
with or into another corporation or a change in control, including the sale of all or
substantially all of our assets, and certain other events, our board of directors (or a committee
of the board of directors) may, in its discretion, provide for some or all of:
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assumption or substitution of, or adjustment to, each outstanding award; |
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acceleration of the vesting of options and stock appreciation rights; |
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termination of any restrictions on stock awards or cash awards; or |
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cancellation of awards in exchange for a cash payment to the participant. |
Amendment and Termination. The board of directors has the authority to amend, alter or discontinue
the 2000 Plan, subject to the approval of the stockholders, but no amendment will impair the rights
of any award, unless mutually agreed to between the participant and the administrator.
Compensation of Directors Summary Table
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
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Total ($) |
Raymond J. Skiptunis |
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$ |
6,000 |
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39,038 |
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45,038 |
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26,025 |
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26,025 |
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26,025 |
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26,025 |
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8,675 |
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Narrative to Director Compensation
In January 2007, non-employee directors received options to purchase 100,000 shares of common
stock per year for their board service, pro-rated for the quarters in the year they served.
Employee directors do not receive compensation for serving on the board of directors. The Chairman
of the Audit Committee received an additional 50,000 options per year, pro-rated for the quarters
in the year he served, and $1,000 per month. Depending on the anticipated workload and
organization, the board of directors may elect to increase the compensation for committee members
and/or all non-executive board members.
Compensation Disclosure and Analysis
Our compensation discussion and analysis addresses the following topics:
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The members and role of our Compensation Committee; |
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Our compensation-setting process; and |
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Our compensation decisions for fiscal year 2006. |
Raymond Skiptunis and Douglas Dunn are the members of our compensation committee. The primary
goals of the compensation committee are to (i) recommend to the board of directors the compensation
level of the executive officers; (ii) review and make recommendations to our board of directors
with respect to our equity incentive plan; and (iii) establish and review general policies relating
to compensation and benefits of our employees.
Currently, the base salaries of both of our executives are determined by their employment
contracts. However, the compensation committee reviews the many factors in recommending stock
option and year end bonus awards of our executives. Among the factors that are part of the
compensation committees recommendation are:
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the Companys overall performance; |
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the individual executives performance and responsibilities; and |
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market conditions that affect executive salary. |
The compensation decisions made in fiscal 2006 for the named executive officers were as follows:
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We did not increase base salaries for the named executive officers, and there is no plan to do so in fiscal 2007. |
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In 2006, no bonuses were awarded to the named executive officers. |
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In 2006, only one then-named executive officer received a stock option grant, and these
grants were subsequently canceled upon the executive officers resignation. |
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Our certificate of incorporation provides that the personal liability of our directors shall be
limited to the fullest extent permitted by the provisions of Section 102(b)(7) of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or the DGCL. Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL generally
provides that no director shall be liable personally to us or our stockholders for monetary damages
for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, provided that our certificate of incorporation does not
eliminate the liability of a director for (i) any breach of the directors duty of loyalty to us or
our stockholders; (ii) acts or omissions not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct
or a knowing violation of law; (iii) acts or omissions in respect of certain unlawful dividend
payments or stock redemptions or repurchases; or (iv) any transaction from which such director
derives improper personal benefit. The effect of this provision is to eliminate our rights and the
rights of our stockholders through stockholders derivative suits on our behalf, to recover
monetary damages against a director for breach of her or his fiduciary duty of care as a director
including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior except in the situations
described in clauses (i) through (iv) above. The limitations summarized above, however, do not
affect our or our stockholders ability to seek non-monetary remedies, such as an injunction or
rescission, against a director for breach of her or his fiduciary duty.
In addition, our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that we shall, to the fullest
extent permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL, indemnify all directors and officers who we may
indemnify pursuant to Section 145 of the DGCL. Section 145 of the DGCL permits a company to
indemnify an officer or director who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any
proceeding because of his or her position, if the officer or director acted in good faith and in a
manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of such company
and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or
her conduct was unlawful. We have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and
officers consistent with indemnification to the fullest extent permitted under the DGCL.
We maintain a directors and officers liability insurance policy covering certain liabilities that
may be incurred by our directors and officers in connection with the performance of their duties.
The entire premium for such insurance is paid by us.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act, our directors and
officers, and persons controlling us pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed
that in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act and is therefore unenforceable.
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
STOCK OWNERSHIP
The following table sets forth information as to our shares of common stock beneficially owned
as of March 31, 2007 by (i) each person known by us to be the beneficial owner of more than five
percent of our outstanding common stock, (ii) each of our directors, (iii) each of our executive
officers named in the Summary Compensation Table and (iv) all of our directors and executive
officers as a group.
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Name and Address of |
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Percent of |
Title of Class |
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Beneficial Owner(1) |
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Shares Owned |
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Shares Owned(10) |
Common Stock
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Steven Strasser, CEO, Chairman of the Board
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15,706,240 |
(2) |
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22.78 |
% |
Common Stock
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John (BJ) Lackland, CFO, Director
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1,607,500 |
(3) |
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2.33 |
% |
Common Stock
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Raymond J. Skiptunis, Director
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397,824 |
(4) |
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Less than 1%
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Common Stock
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Gary Rado, Director
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150,000 |
(5) |
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Less than 1%
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Common Stock
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George Boyadjieff, Director
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2,050,000 |
(6) |
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2.97 |
% |
Common Stock
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Douglas Dunn, Director
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100,000 |
(7) |
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Less than 1%
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Common Stock
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Richard Morgan, Director
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25,000 |
(8) |
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Less than 1%
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Common Stock
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Summit Energy Ventures, LLC
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8,803,901 |
(2) |
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12.77 |
% |
Common Stock
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Sarkowski Family L.P.
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5,429,689 |
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7.88 |
% |
Common Stock
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Ron Boyer
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4,364,154 |
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6.33 |
% |
Common Stock
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Commerce Energy Group
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3,838,333 |
(9) |
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5.57 |
% |
Common Stock
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All Executive Officers and Directors as a
Group (6 persons)
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20,036,564 |
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29.06 |
% |
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(1) |
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Information in this table regarding directors and executive officers is based on information
provided by them. Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes and subject to community
property laws where applicable, each of the directors and executive officers has sole voting
and/or investment power with respect to such shares. The address for each of the persons
reported in the table other than Commerce Energy Group is in care of Power Efficiency
Corporation at 3960 Howard Hughes Pkwy, Ste 460, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169. |
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(2) |
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Includes 8,803,901 common shares and common shares subject to options and warrants
exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof held by Summit, in which Steven Strasser is one
of two members, and 5,735,671 common shares subject to options and warrants which are
presently exercisable or will become exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. Mr.
Strasser was also granted an additional 2,221,449 common shares subject to options and
warrants which will become exercisable after 60 days of the date hereof. Mr. Strassers
options and warrants expire on various dates from May, 2010 through November, 2015. |
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(3) |
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Includes 1,607,500 common shares and common shares subject to options and warrants presently
exercisable or will become exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. Mr. Lackland was
also granted an additional 980,000 common shares subject to options which will become
exercisable after 60 days of the date hereof. Mr. Lacklands options and warrants expire on
various dates from May, 2010 through November, 2015. |
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(4) |
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Includes 375,285 common shares subject to options and warrants presently exercisable or will
become exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. Mr. Skiptunis options and warrants
expire on various dates from October, 2014 through January, 2017. |
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(5) |
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Includes 150,000 common shares subject to options presently exercisable or will become
exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. Mr. Rados options expire on various dates
from September, 2015 through January, 2017. |
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(6) |
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Includes 1,050,000 common shares subject to options and warrants presently exercisable or
will become exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. Mr. Boyadjieffs options and
warrants expire on various dates from April, 2010 through January, 2017. |
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(7) |
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Includes 100,000 common shares subject to options presently exercisable or which will become
exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. Dr. Dunns options expire on various dates
from May 2016 through January, 2017. |
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(8) |
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Includes 25,000 common shares subject to options presently exercisable or which will become
exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. Mr. Morgans options expire January, 2017. |
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(9) |
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Includes 589,284 common shares subject to warrants presently exercisable or which will become
exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof, as well as 3,249,049 common shares owned by
Commerces wholly owned subsidiary, Commonwealth Energy Corporation. Commerce was also
granted 98,995 common shares subject to warrants which will become exercisable after 60 days
of the date hereof. Commerces warrants expire on various dates from October 2009 through
November 2011. |
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(10) |
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The percentage for common stock includes all common shares subject to options and warrants
exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof. |
Item 12. Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence.
Relationship with EMTUCK, LLC and Northwest Power Management, Inc
On April 20, 2006 and May 19, 2006, we issued a total of $1,500,000 in senior secured debt to
EMTUCK, LLC (EMTUCK), of which Northwest Power Management, Inc. (NPM) a management company
wholly owned by Mr. Strasser, was the managing member. In connection with this transaction, we
issued the members of EMTUCK 2,647,572 warrants to purchase our common stock, of which, Mr.
Strasser received 1,323,786 warrants. The $1,500,000 in senior secured notes was paid off in full
on November 30, 2006.
Relationship with Steven Strasser and Summit
Mr. Strasser, our CEO, owns 99.5% of Summit. As of December 31, 2006, Summit owned 6,803,901
shares of our common stock and 2,000,000 warrants to purchase common stock. The total voting power
currently represented by Summits ownership of our common stock and voting equivalents is 19%. In
addition, Mr. Strasser owns beneficially 15,428,948 shares of common stock (including those shares
beneficially owned by Summit) issued or issuable on the exercise of options and warrants
exercisable within 60 days of December 31, 2006.
The following summarizes transactions resulting in the issuance of our equity securities to
Summit over the last two years:
On April 28, 2004, Summit acquired 1,204,819 shares of our Series A-1 Stock, convertible
into 1,000,000 shares of common stock, for a total purchase price of $200,000 in cash. As part of
the transaction, we issued to Summit five-year warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of our common
stock at an exercise price per share equal to twice the average closing bid price per share for the
five days preceding the date the warrants are issued.
On July 8, 2005, Summit acquired 3,000,000 shares of our common stock for a total purchase
price of $600,000. As part of the transaction, Summit converted a $300,000 note payable into
common stock. Summit was also issued 1,500,000 warrants in connection with this transaction.
Also on July 8, 2005, Summit converted 2,785,969 shares of our Series A-1 Convertible
Preferred Stock into 2,315,203 shares of common stock.
On November 30, 2006, Mr. Strasser acquired 1,166,668 shares of our common stock for a total
purchase price of $350,000. As part of the transaction, Mr. Strasser was issued 583,334 warrants
to purchase common stock.
Also on November 30, 2006 we issued $550,000 in secured debt to Mr. Strasser. Mr. Strasser
was issued 687,500 warrants in connection with this transaction.
Relationship with John (BJ) Lackland
Mr. Lackland, our CFO and COO, owns 0.5% of Summit. Mr. Lackland owns beneficially 1,517,500
shares of common stock, issued or issuable on the exercise of options and warrants exercisable
within 60 days of December 31, 2006.
On November 30, 2006, Mr. Lackland acquired 100,000 shares of our common stock for a total
purchase price of $30,000. Mr. Lackland was also issued 50,000 warrants in connection with this
transaction.
Relationship with Commonwealth Energy Corporation and Commerce Energy Group
As of December 31, 2006, Commerce Energy Group, directly and through its wholly owned
subsidiary, Commonwealth Energy Corporation, owns 3,249,049 shares of our common stock. The total
voting power currently represented by Commonwealths ownership of our common stock is 9%.
Until June of 2004, Commonwealth was a member of Summit. At that time Summit was reorganized
and Commonwealth ceased to be a member of Summit. Summit received the common and preferred shares
it now owns as a distribution in connection with the reorganization.
On April 28, 2005, Commerce Energy Group agreed to acquire an additional 180,723 shares of our
Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock convertible into 150,000 shares of our common stock in
consideration of the cancellation of a license agreement with us. As part of the transaction, we
issued to Commerce Energy Group five-year warrants to purchase 75,000 shares of our common stock at
an exercise price per share equal to twice the average closing bid price per share for the five
days preceding the date the warrants are issued.
On July 8, 2005, Commerce Energy Group converted 1,928,310 shares of our Series A-1
Convertible Preferred Stock into 1,603,645 shares of our common stock.
On November 30, 2006, we issued $200,000 in secured debt to Commerce Energy Group. Commerce
Energy Group was issued 250,000 warrants in connection with this transaction.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a) Exhibits
See Exhibit Index.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the fourth quarter of 2006:
On October 27, 2006, the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K reporting an Item 1 and an Item
3 event. The Item 1 event involved the extension of the maturity date of certain of the Companys
Pali Notes, with a gross principal value of $1,464,806, from October 26, 2006 to November 26, 2006.
The Item 3 event involved the decrease of the exercise price for the warrants held by the holders
of the Pali Notes, from $0.65 to $0.50. That form is incorporated herein by reference.
On December 5, 2006, the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K reporting an Item 1, Item 2 and
an Item 3 event. The Item 1 event involved the sale and issuance of 10,700,008 shares of common
stock for $3,210,000, in a private equity offering. The Item 2 event involved the issuance of
$2,000,000 in senior secured debt in a private debt offering. The Item 3 event involved the
issuance of 10,700,008 shares of common stock and 5,350,004 warrants in connection with the private
equity offering and the issuance of 2,500,000 warrants in connection with the private debt
offering. That form is incorporated herein by reference.
On January 11, 2007, the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K reporting an Item 5 event. The
Item 5 event involved the resignation of the Companys Chief Operating Officer, who also served as
a director of the Company. That form is incorporated herein by reference.
On January 24, 2007, the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K reporting an Item 1, Item 3,
and an Item 5 event. The Item 1 and the Item 3 event involved the sale and issuance of 666,668
shares of the Companys common stock and 333,334 warrants, for $200,000, in connection with a
private equity offering. The Item 5 event involved the election of a new director to the Companys
Board of Directors. That form is incorporated herein by reference.
On March 8, 2007, the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K reporting an Item 1, and an Item 3
event. The Item 1 and the Item 3 event involved the sale and issuance of 1,916,670 shares of the
Companys common stock and 958,335 warrants for $575,000, in connection with a private equity
offering. That form is incorporated herein by reference.
On March 23, 2007, the Company filed a current report on Form 8-K reporting an Item 8 event. The
Item 8 event involved the Company announcing its record date and meeting date for its 2007 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders. That form is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(1) Audit Fees.
The aggregate fees billed in fiscal years 2006 and 2005 for professional services rendered by the
principal registered accountant for the audit of the Companys annual financial statements and
review of financial statements included in the Companys Form 10-QSB or services that are normally
provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for
those fiscal years were $53,051 and $55,110, respectively.
(2) Audit-Related Fees.
The aggregate fees billed in fiscal years 2006 and 2005 for assurance and related services by the
principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the
Companys financial statements and are not reported under Item 14(1) above were $7,420 and $13,316,
respectively. The audit-related fees were for professional services rendered in conjunction with
SEC Registration Statement filings and amendments thereto.
(3) Tax Fees.
The aggregate fees billed in fiscal years 2006 and 2005 for professional services rendered by the
principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were $3,000 and $6,750,
respectively.
(4) All Other Fees
The aggregate fees billed in fiscal years 2006 and 2005 for products and services provided by the
principal accountant, other than the services reported in Items 14(1) through 15(3) above were $0
and $0, respectively.
(5) Audit Committee Approval
During fiscal year 2006 and 2005, the Audit Committee pre-approved all engagements and fees for
services the principal registered accountant provided since it was formally formed. Prior to the
formation of the Audit Committee, the entire Board functioned as the Audit Committee and
pre-approved all engagements and fees for services the principal registered accountant provided.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Company caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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power efficiency corporation
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Dated: May 14, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ STEVEN STRASSER
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Steven Strasser, President and Chief |
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Executive Officer
and Chairman of the Board |
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Dated: May 14, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ JOHN LACKLAND
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John Lackland, Chief Financial
Officer and |
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Director |
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In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Dated: May 14, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Gary Rado
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Gary Rado, Director |
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Dated: May 14, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ George boydjieff
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George Boyadjieff, Director |
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Dated: May 14, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Douglas Dunn
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Dr. Douglas Dunn, Director |
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Dated: May 14, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Richard Morgan
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Richard Morgan, Director |
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Dated: May 14, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Raymond J. Skiptunis
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Raymond J. Skiptunis, Director |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Description of Document
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Exhibit |
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Number |
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Description |
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3.1
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Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-SB filed on October 20, 2000. |
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3.2
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Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated June 5, 2002, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2002. |
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3.3
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Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated July 6, 2005; incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Companys Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed October 25, 2005. |
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3.4
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Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated October 13, 2005; incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Companys Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed October 25, 2005. |
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3.5
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Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company dated March 23, 2004; incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1 to Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed on May 14, 2004. |
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4.1
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Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 14, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Companys
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2002. |
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4.2
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Registration Rights Agreement dated June 14, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Companys
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2002. |
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4.3
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Certificate of Designation dated June 13, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Companys
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2002. |
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4.4
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Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of Power
Efficiency Corporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Companys Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on May 25, 2003. |
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4.5
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Specimen common stock Certificate of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the
Companys Form SB-2/A Registration Statement filed December 8, 2005. |
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4.6
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Agreement dated April 22, 2005, between the Company and Summit Energy Ventures, LLC, for the issuance of
preferred stock and warrants; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to the Companys Form SB-2
Registration Statement filed October 25, 2005. |
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4.7
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Agreement dated April 22, 2005, between the Company and Commerce Energy Group, Inc., for the issuance of
preferred stock and warrants; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to the Companys Form SB-2
Registration Statement filed October 25, 2005. |
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4.8
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Letter of Intent dated April 18, 2005, between the Company and Joseph Stevens & Company, Inc., with
respect to the private offering of common stock and warrants; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to
the Companys Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed October 25, 2005. |
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5.1
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Opinion of Ellenoff Grossman & Schole, LLP as to the legality of the Companys common stock, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 5.1 to the Companys Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed April 25, 2007. |
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10.1
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Lease Agreement for Companys Ann Arbor, Michigan facility dated February 16, 1996, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Companys Annual Report on Form 10-SB filed on October 20, 2000. |
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10.2
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Stock Purchase Warrant dated June 14, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Companys Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2002. |
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10.3
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Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement dated June 14, 2002, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.3 to Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 18, 2002. |
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10.4
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United States Patent #5,821,726, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-SB filed on October 20, 2000. |
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10.5
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1994 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Companys Annual Report on Form
10-SB filed on October 20, 2000. |
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10.6
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Patent License Agreement (DN-858) with NASA, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Companys
Amended Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.7
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Patent License Agreement (DE-256) with NASA incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Companys
Amended Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.8
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Settlement and Release Agreement with NASA incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Companys
Amended Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.9
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Modification No. 1 to Patent License Agreement (DE-256) with NASA, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.13 to Companys Amended Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.10
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Product Warranty, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Companys Amended Annual Report on Form
10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.11
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Test Report from Medsker Electric, Inc., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Companys Amended
Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.12
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Test Report from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to Companys
Amended Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.13
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Test Report from Oregon State University The Motor Systems Resource Facility, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Companys Amended Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.14
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Test Report from Otis Elevator Co., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to Companys Amended
Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.15
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Employment Agreement with Stephen Shulman, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to Companys
Amended Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.16
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Employment Agreement with Nicholas Anderson, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to Companys
Amended Annual Report on Form 10-SB/A filed on October 26 2001. |
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10.17
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Employment Agreement with Raymond J. Skiptunis, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2003. |
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10.18
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Revolving Credit Note dated May 8, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Companys Current
Report on Form 8-K filed May 25, 2003. |
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10.19
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Security Agreement dated May, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Companys Current Report
on Form 8-K filed May 25, 2003. |
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10.20
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Certificate of Amendment of Warrant, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Companys Current
Report on Form 8-K filed May 25, 2003. |
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10.21
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Employment Agreement with Richard Koch dated June 9, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 20, 2003. |
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10.22
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Settlement and Release Agreement with Raymond J. Skiptunis dated June 9, 2003, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.2 to Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 20, 2003. |
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10.23
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Employment Agreement with Raymond J. Skiptunis dated June 9, 2003 incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.3 to Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 20, 2003. |
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10.24
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Employment Agreement with Keith Collin dated November 13, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2003. |
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10.25
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Employment Agreement with Thomas Mills dated October 6, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2
to Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2003. |
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10.26
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Subscription Agreement with Nicholas Anderson dated September 30, 2003, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 to Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2003. |
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10.27
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Settlement Agreement with Nicholas Anderson dated September 30, 2003, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.4 to Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2003. |
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10.28
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Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release with Stephen L. Shulman and Summit Energy Ventures, LLC
dated October 3, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Companys Quarterly Report on Form
10-QSB filed November 14, 2003. |
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10.29
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Promissory Note granted to Stephen Shulman dated September 15, 2003 incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.6 to Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2003. |
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10.30
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Amendment to the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement among Anthony Caputo, Nicholas Anderson,
Philip Elkus, Stephen Shulamn, Performance Control, LLC, Summit Energy Ventures, LLC and Power Efficiency
Corporation dated September 22, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Companys Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2003. |
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10.31
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Regulation S Stock Purchase Agreement with Starz Investments Limited dated April 23, 2003, incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2003. |
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10.32
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Addendum to the Regulation S Stock Purchase Agreement dated June 13, 2003 incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.10 to Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed November 14, 2003. |
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10.33
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Warrant Agreement with Summit Energy Ventures, LLC dated February 26, 2004, incorporated by reference to |
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Exhibit 10.33 to Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 27, 2004. |
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10.34
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Consulting Agreement with Raymond Skiptunis dated September 22, 2003, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.35 to Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 10, 2004. |
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10.35
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Business Property Lease with Arens Investment Company dated November 1, 2003, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.36 to Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 10, 2004. |
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10.36
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Subscription Agreement with Richard Koch dated December 23, 2003, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.37 to Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 10, 2004. |
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10.37
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Subscription Agreement with Raymond Skiptunis dated January 8, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.38 to Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 10, 2004. |
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10.38
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Subscription Agreement with Leonard Bellezza dated February 16, 2004, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.39 to Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 10, 2004. |
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10.39
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Letter agreement with Pali Capital, Inc. dated February 25, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.40 to Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 10, 2004. |
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10.40
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Amended and Restated 2000 Stock Option and Restricted Stock Plan dated February 23, 2004, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.41 to Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 10, 2004. |
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10.41
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Amended and Restated 1994 Stock Option Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed March 10, 2004. |
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10.42
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Line of Credit Agreement with Summit Energy Ventures, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 5, 2004. |
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10.43
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Single Phase Licensing Agreement with Commerce Energy Group, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to
Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB filed November 15, 2004. |
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10.44
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Settlement and Consulting Agreement with Ray Skiptunis dated September 27, 2004, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005. |
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10.45
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Settlement Agreement with Richard Koch dated December 15, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.46 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005. |
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10.46
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Management Agreement with Northwest Power Management, Inc. dated November 18, 2004, incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005. |
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10.47
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Business Property Lease Amendment involving Glenborough LLC and Northwest Power Management, Inc. dated
February 7, 2005, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.48 to the Companys Annual Report on Form
10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005. |
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10.48
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Settlement and Consulting Agreement with Keith Collin dated September 27, 2004, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.49 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005. |
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10.49
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Settlement Agreement with Tom Mills dated December 21, 2004, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.50
to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005. |
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10.50
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Business Property Sublease with Famair, Inc. dated February 11, 2005, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit10.51 to the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2005. |
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10.51
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Placement Agency Agreement Dated as of June 1, 2005, between the Company and Joseph Stevens & Co., Inc.;
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.51 to the Companys Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed
October 25, 2005. |
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10.52
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Form of Placement Agent Warrant issued pursuant to Exhibit 10.51; incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.2 to Companys Current Report on Form 8-K Filed on July 15,2005 |
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10.53
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Form of Investor Warrant; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Companys Current Report on Form
8-k filed on July 15, 2005 |
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10.54
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Consulting agreement with George Boyadjieff, dated June 9, 2005; incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.54 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2006 |
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10.55
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Consulting agreement with Steven Blum dated February 21, 2006; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.55
to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2006 |
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10.56
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Consulting agreement with CEO Cast, Inc, dated January 2, 2006; incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.56 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2006 |
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10.57
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Letter agreement with USBX Advisory Services, LLC, dated January 6, 2006; incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.57 to the Companys Form 10-KSB filed on March 31, 2006 |
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10.58
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Employment agreement with Steven Strasser dated June 1, 2005; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 8.1 to
the Companys Current Report of Form 8-K filed July 13, 2005. |
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10.59
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Employment agreement with John Lackland dated June 1, 2005; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 8.2 to
the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 13, 2005. |
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10.60
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Employment agreement with Nicholas Anderson dated June 1, 2005; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 8.3
to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 13, 2005. |
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10.61
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Interim financing agreement with EMTUCK, LLC dated April 18, 2006; incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006. |
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10.62
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Promissory note granted to EMTUCK, LLC dated April 19, 2006; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006. |
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10.63
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Security agreement with EMTUCK, LLC dated April 19, 2006; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to
the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 24, 2006. |
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10.64
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Form of EMTUCK Warrant; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Companys Current Report on Form
8-K filed on April 24, 2006. |
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10.65
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Promissory note granted to EMTUCK, LLC dated May 19, 2006; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 26, 2006. |
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10.66
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Form of Pali Note Extension Consent Letter dated October 23, 2006; incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 27, 2006. |
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10.67
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Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated November 30, 2006; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 5, 2006. |
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10.68
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Form of Note, dated November 30, 2006; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Companys Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on December 5, 2006. |
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10.69
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Form of Debt Warrant; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Companys Current Report on Form
8-K filed on December 5, 2006. |
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10.70
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Form of Equity Warrant; incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Companys Current Report on Form
8-K filed on December 5, 2006. |
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13.1
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Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004, incorporated by reference filed on
March 31, 2005. |
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13.2
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Amended Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A for the year ended December 31, 2004, incorporated by reference
filed on September 21, 2005. |
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13.3
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Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, incorporated by
reference filed on August 15, 2005. |
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20.1
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Registration Statement on Form SB-2, incorporated by reference filed on December 20, 2005. |
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20.2
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Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement, incorporated by reference filed on
September 19, 2006. |
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20.3
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Post Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement, incorporated by reference filed on
April 30, 2007. |
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20.4
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Registration Statement on Form SB-2, incorporated by reference filed on April 25, 2007. |
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22.1
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Proxy Statement on Form DEF 14A, incorporated by reference filed on May 4, 2007. |
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23.1
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Consent of Sobel & Co., LLC, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 23.1 to the Companys Post Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed on
May 4, 2007. |
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23.2
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Consent of Ellenoff Grossman & Schole, LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1). |
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24.1
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Power of Attorney incorporated by reference to Exhibit 24.1 to the Companys Post Effective Amendment No.
1 to Form SB-2 Registration Statement filed on September 19, 2006. |
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31.1
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Certification of Steven Strasser pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; filed herewith |
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31.2
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Certification of John Lackland pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; filed herewith |
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32.1
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Certification of Steven Strasser pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002; filed herewith |
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32.2
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Certification of John Lackland pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002; filed herewith |