Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ending September 30, 2011

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                  to                 

Commission file no. 1-33001

 

 

ENOVA SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

California   95-3056150

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

1560 West 190th Street, Torrance, California 90501

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(310) 527-2800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  þ

As of October 31, 2011, there were 31,515,223 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 

 


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ENOVA SYSTEMS, INC.

INDEX

 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

     3   

Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

     3   

Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010

     4   

Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010

     5   

Notes to Financial Statements

     6   

Item  2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     13   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

     20   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     20   

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     20   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     21   

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity and Use of Proceeds

     21   

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

     21   

Item 4. [Removed and Reserved]

     21   

Item 5. Other Information

     21   

Item 6. Exhibits

     21   

Signatures

     23   

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ENOVA SYSTEMS, INC.

BALANCE SHEETS

 

      September 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
     (unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 978,000      $ 8,431,000   

Certificate of deposit, restricted

     200,000        200,000   

Accounts receivable, net

     2,624,000        2,850,000   

Inventories and supplies, net

     5,041,000        4,455,000   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     307,000        482,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     9,150,000        16,418,000   

Long term accounts receivable

     81,000        100,000   

Property and equipment, net

     1,012,000        1,172,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 10,243,000      $ 17,690,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 399,000      $ 1,847,000   

Deferred revenues

     60,000        31,000   

Accrued payroll and related expenses

     535,000        922,000   

Other accrued liabilities

     530,000        1,739,000   

Current portion of notes payable

     62,000        63,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,586,000        4,602,000   

Accrued interest payable

     1,217,000        1,156,000   

Notes payable, net of current portion

     1,292,000        1,286,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     4,095,000        7,044,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Series A convertible preferred stock — no par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 2,642,000 and 2,652,000 shares issued and outstanding; liquidating preference at $0.60 per share as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively

     528,000        530,000   

Series B convertible preferred stock — no par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 546,000 shares issued and outstanding; liquidating preference at $2 per share as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

     1,094,000        1,094,000   

Common Stock — no par value, 750,000,000 shares authorized; 31,515,000 and 31,479,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively

     144,135,000        144,110,000   

Additional paid-in capital

     9,322,000        9,040,000   

Accumulated deficit

     (148,931,000     (144,128,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     6,148,000        10,646,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 10,243,000      $ 17,690,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to these financial statements.

 

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ENOVA SYSTEMS, INC.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

      Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Revenues

   $ 508,000      $ 1,904,000      $ 5,984,000      $ 4,887,000   

Cost of revenues

     434,000        1,615,000        5,108,000        4,225,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross income

     74,000        289,000        876,000        662,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses

        

Research and development

     528,000        483,000        1,532,000        1,166,000   

Selling, general & administrative

     1,172,000        1,520,000        4,034,000        4,548,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     1,700,000        2,003,000        5,566,000        5,714,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (1,626,000     (1,714,000     (4,690,000     (5,052,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income and (expense)

        

Interest and other income (expense)

     (20,000     (36,000     (113,000     (41,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income and (expense)

     (20,000     (36,000     (113,000     (41,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (1,646,000   $ (1,750,000   $ (4,803,000   $ (5,093,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted loss per share

   $ (0.05   $ (0.06   $ (0.15   $ (0.16
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

     31,515,000        31,430,000        31,503,000        31,417,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to these financial statements.

 

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ENOVA SYSTEMS, INC.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

      Nine Months Ended
September 30
 
     2011     2010  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (4,803,000   $ (5,093,000

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Reserve for doubtful accounts

     53,000        —     

Inventory reserve

     281,000        221,000   

Depreciation and amortization

     373,000        409,000   

Loss on asset disposal

     49,000        —     

Loss on litigation settlement

     41,000        —     

Issuance of common stock for employee services

     —          71,000   

Stock option expense

     282,000        428,000   

(Increase) decrease in:

    

Accounts receivable

     173,000        167,000   

Inventory and supplies

     (867,000     875,000   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     175,000        (88,000

Long term accounts receivable

     19,000        (215,000

Increase (decrease) in:

    

Accounts payable

     (1,448,000     1,000   

Deferred revenues

     29,000        (303,000

Accrued payroll and related expense

     (387,000     526,000   

Other accrued liabilities

     (1,250,000     (368,000

Accrued interest payable

     61,000        61,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (7,219,000     (3,308,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (237,000     (277,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (237,000     (277,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Payment on notes payable and capital lease obligations

     (20,000     (24,000

Net proceeds from the exercise of stock options

     23,000        9,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     3,000        (15,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (7,453,000     (3,600,000

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     8,431,000        13,078,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 978,000      $ 9,478,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest paid

   $ 5,000      $ 5,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Assets acquired through financing arrangements

   $ 25,000      $ 26,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to these financial statements.

 

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ENOVA SYSTEMS, INC.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010

1. Description of the Company and its Business

Enova Systems, Inc., (“Enova”, “We” or “the Company”), a California corporation, was incorporated in July 1976, and trades on the NYSE Amex Equities under the trading symbol “ENA” and on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol “ENV” or “ENVS”. The Company is a globally recognized leader as a supplier of efficient, environmentally-friendly digital power components and systems products, in conjunction with associated engineering services. The Company’s core competencies are focused on the commercialization of power management and conversion systems for mobile and stationary applications.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation — Interim Financial Statements

The financial information as of September 30, 2011 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 is unaudited but includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that the Company considers necessary for a fair statement of its financial position at such dates and the operating results and cash flows for those periods. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, and certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules or regulations; however, the Company believes the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although management believes these estimates and assumptions are adequate, actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used.

The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for the fiscal year. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year then ended.

Liquidity and Going Concern

The Company has experienced and continues to experience operating losses and negative cash flows from operations, as well as an ongoing requirement for substantial additional capital investment. At September 30, 2011, the Company had an accumulated deficit of approximately $148.9 million, working capital of approximately $7.6 million and shareholders’ equity of approximately $6.1 million. Over the past years, the Company has been funded through a combination of debt, lease financing and public equity offerings. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had approximately $1.0 million in cash and cash equivalents.

The Company expects that it will need to raise additional capital to fully pursue its business plan over the long term and is currently pursuing a variety of funding options. There can be no assurance as to the availability or terms upon which such financing and capital might be available. If the Company is not successful in its efforts to raise additional funds, the Company may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate one or more of its development programs. Without substantial reductions or eliminations of its development programs, the Company does not expect that its cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund its operating and capital needs for the twelve months following September 30, 2011. In October 2011, we launched an expense reduction program designed to improve our cost structure and to deliver improved operational growth, which included reductions in our employee headcount. We do not expect to incur any significant restructuring charges as a result of this cost reduction program, most of which is expected to complete by the end of 2011. These charges (if any) have been or will be recorded as the specific actions required to execute on these initiatives are identified and approved. As of September 30, 2011, we incurred no restructuring charges under this program, as it commenced in October 2011.

 

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The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting and reporting policies of the Company conform to US GAAP. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to what was previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Revenue Recognition

The Company manufactures proprietary products and other products based on design specifications provided by its customers. The Company recognizes revenue only when all of the following criteria have been met:

 

   

Persuasive Evidence of an Arrangement — The Company documents all terms of an arrangement in a written contract signed by the customer prior to recognizing revenue.

 

   

Delivery Has Occurred or Services Have Been Rendered — The Company performs all services or delivers all products prior to recognizing revenue. Professional consulting and engineering services are considered to be performed when the services are complete. Equipment is considered delivered upon delivery to a customer’s designated location. In certain instances, the customer elects to take title upon shipment.

 

   

The Fee for the Arrangement is Fixed or Determinable — Prior to recognizing revenue, a customer’s fee is either fixed or determinable under the terms of the written contract. Fees for professional consulting services, engineering services and equipment sales are fixed under the terms of the written contract. The customer’s fee is negotiated at the outset of the arrangement and is not subject to refund or adjustment during the initial term of the arrangement.

 

   

Collectability is Reasonably Assured — The Company determines that collectability is reasonably assured prior to recognizing revenue. Collectability is assessed on a customer-by-customer basis based on criteria outlined by management. New customers are subject to a credit review process which evaluates the customer’s financial position and ultimately its ability to pay. The Company does not enter into arrangements unless collectability is reasonably assured at the outset. Existing customers are subject to ongoing credit evaluations based on payment history and other factors. If it is determined during the arrangement that collectability is not reasonably assured, revenue is recognized on a cash basis. Amounts received upfront for engineering or development fees under multiple-element arrangements are deferred and recognized over the period of committed services or performance, if such arrangements require the Company to provide on-going services or performance. All amounts received under collaborative research agreements or research and development contracts are nonrefundable, regardless of the success of the underlying research.

The Company recognizes revenue from milestone payments over the remaining minimum period of performance obligations.

The Company also recognizes engineering and construction contract revenues using the percentage-of-completion method, based primarily on contract costs incurred to date compared with total estimated contract costs. Customer-furnished materials, labor, and equipment, and in certain cases subcontractor materials, labor, and equipment, are included in revenues and cost of revenues when management believes that the company is responsible for the ultimate acceptability of the project. Contracts are segmented between types of services, such as engineering and construction, and accordingly, revenue and gross margin related to each activity is recognized as those separate services are rendered.

 

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Changes to total estimated contract costs or losses, if any, are recognized in the period in which they are determined. Claims against customers are recognized as revenue upon settlement. Revenues recognized in excess of amounts received are classified as current assets. Amounts billed to clients in excess of revenues recognized to date are classified as current liabilities on contracts.

Changes in project performance and conditions, estimated profitability, and final contract settlements may result in future revisions to engineering and development contract costs and revenue.

These accounting policies were applied consistently for all periods presented. Our operating results would be affected if other alternatives were used. Information about the impact on our operating results is included in the footnotes to our financial statements.

Several other factors related to the Company may have a significant impact on our operating results from year to year. For example, the accounting rules governing the timing of revenue recognition related to product contracts are complex and it can be difficult to estimate when we will recognize revenue generated by a given transaction. Factors such as acceptance of services provided, payment terms, creditworthiness of the customer, and timing of delivery or acceptance of our products often cause revenues related to sales generated in one period to be deferred and recognized in later periods. For arrangements in which services revenue is deferred, related direct and incremental costs may also be deferred.

Deferred Revenues

The Company recognizes revenues as earned. Amounts billed in advance of the period in which service is rendered are recorded as a liability under deferred revenues. The Company has entered into several production and development contracts with customers. The Company has evaluated these contracts, ascertained the specific revenue generating activities of each contract, and established the units of accounting for each activity. Revenue on these units of accounting is not recognized until a) there is persuasive evidence of the existence of a contract, b) the service has been rendered and delivery has occurred, c) there is a fixed and determinable price, and d) collectability is reasonable assured.

Warranty Costs

The Company provides product warranties for specific product lines and accrues for estimated future warranty costs in the period in which revenue is recognized. Our products are generally warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 to 24 months from the date of installation, subject to standard limitations for equipment that has been altered by other than Enova Systems personnel and equipment which has been subject to negligent use. Warranty provisions are based on past experience of product returns, number of units repaired and our historical warranty incidence over the past twenty-four month period. The warranty liability is evaluated on an ongoing basis for adequacy and may be adjusted as additional information regarding expected warranty costs becomes known.

Stock Based Compensation

We measure the compensation cost for stock-based awards classified as equity at their fair value on the date of grant and recognize compensation expense over the service period for awards expected to vest, net of estimated forfeitures.

See Note 10 Stock Options for further information on stock-based compensation expense.

3. Inventory

Inventory, consisting of materials, labor and manufacturing overhead, is stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and consisted of the following at:

 

     September 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Raw Materials

   $ 4,591,000      $ 3,898,000   

Work In Progress

     260,000        872,000   

Finished Goods

     908,000        314,000   

Reserve for Obsolescence

     (718,000     (629,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 5,041,000      $ 4,455,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Inventory write-offs were $203,000 and $198,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

4. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following at:

 

     September 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Computers and software

   $ 618,000      $ 601,000   

Machinery and equipment

     885,000        958,000   

Furniture and office equipment

     98,000        98,000   

Demonstration vehicles and buses

     774,000        650,000   

Leasehold improvements

     1,348,000        1,348,000   

Construction in process

     8,000        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     3,731,000        3,655,000   

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (2,719,000     (2,483,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,012,000      $ 1,172,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense was $373,000 and $406,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and within those total expenses, the amortization of leasehold improvements was $196,000 and $201,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense was $120,000 and $135,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and within those total expenses, the amortization of leasehold improvements was $66,000 and $67,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.

5. Other Accrued Liabilities

Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following at:

 

     September 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 

Accrued inventory received

   $ 8,000       $ 54,000   

Accrued professional services

     225,000         540,000   

Accrued warranty

     292,000         510,000   

Accrued litigation settlement

     —           525,000   

Other

     5,000         110,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 530,000       $ 1,739,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued warranty consisted of the following activities during the nine months ended September 30:

 

     2011     2010  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 510,000      $ 558,000   

Accruals for warranties issued during the period

     392,000        346,000   

Warranty claims

     (610,000     (392,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of quarter

   $ 292,000      $ 512,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accrued warranty consisted of the following activities during the three months ended September 30:

 

     2011     2010  

Balance at beginning of quarter

   $ 408,000      $ 493,000   

Accruals for warranties issued during the period

     107,000        139,000   

Warranty claims

     (223,000     (120,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of quarter

   $ 292,000      $ 512,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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6. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of legal fees directly associated with patent licensing. The Company has been granted three patents and in 2010, made an immaterial adjustment to value them at a zero balance. These patents were capitalized and were being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of 20 years. Amortization expense charged to operations was zero and $3,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and zero and $1,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

7. Notes Payable, Long-Term Debt and Other Financing

Notes payable consisted of the following at:

 

     September 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 

Secured note payable to Credit Managers Association of California, bearing interest at prime plus 3% (6.25% as of September 30, 2011), and is adjusted annually in April through maturity. Principal and unpaid interest due in April 2016. A sinking fund escrow may be funded with 10% of future equity financing, as defined in the Agreement

   $ 1,238,000      $ 1,238,000   

Secured note payable to a Coca Cola Enterprises in the original amount of $40,000, bearing interest at 10% per annum. Principal and unpaid interest due on demand

     40,000        40,000   

Secured note payable to a financial institution in the original amount of $39,000, bearing interest at 4.99% per annum, payable in 48 equal monthly installments of principal and interest through September 1, 2011

     —          8,000   

Secured note payable to a financial institution in the original amount of $38,000, bearing interest at 8.25% per annum, payable in 60 equal monthly installments of principal and interest through February 19, 2014

     20,000        25,000   

Secured note payable to a financial institution in the original amount of $19,000, bearing interest at 10.50% per annum, payable in 60 equal monthly installments of principal and interest through August 25, 2014

     13,000        15,000   

Secured note payable to a financial institution in the original amount of $26,000, bearing interest at 7.91% per annum, payable in 60 equal monthly installments of principal and interest through April 9, 2015

     20,000        23,000   

Secured note payable to a financial institution in the original amount of $25,000, bearing interest at 7.24% per annum, payable in 60 equal monthly installments of principal and interest through March 10, 2016

     23,000        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     1,354,000        1,349,000   

Less current portion of notes payable

     (62,000     (63,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes payable, net of current portion

   $ 1,292,000      $ 1,286,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the balance of long term interest payable with respect to the Credit Managers Association of California note amounted to $1,189,000 and $1,132,000, respectively. Interest expense on notes payable amounted to $66,000 and $65,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Interest expense on notes payable amounted to $22,000 during each of the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

8. Revolving Credit Agreement

On June 30, 2010, the Company entered into a secured a revolving credit facility with a financial institution for $200,000 which was secured by a $200,000 certificate of deposit. The facility is for a period of 3 years and 6 months from July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013. The interest rate on a drawdown from the facility is the certificate of deposit rate plus 1.25% with interest payable monthly and the principal due at maturity. The financial institution also renewed the $200,000 irrevocable letter of credit for the full amount of the credit facility in favor of Sunshine Distribution LP, with respect to the lease of the Company’s corporate headquarters at 1560 West 190th Street, Torrance, California.

9. Stockholders’ Equity

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stock valued at $24,000 and $71,000, respectively, to directors and employees as compensation based upon the trading value of the common stock on the date of issuance. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, 10,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock were converted into 222 shares of its common stock. There were no conversions of the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock for the comparable period in 2010.

10. Stock Options

Stock Option Program Description

As of September 30, 2011, the Company had two equity compensation plans, the 1996 Stock Option Plan (the “1996 Plan”) and the 2006 equity compensation plan (the “2006 Plan”). The 1996 Plan has expired for the purposes of issuing new grants. However, the 1996 Plan will continue to govern awards previously granted under that plan. The 2006 Plan has been approved by the Company’s Shareholders. Equity compensation grants are designed to reward employees and executives for their long term contributions to the Company and to provide incentives for them to remain with the Company. The number and frequency of equity compensation grants are based on competitive practices, operating results of the company, and government regulations.

The 2006 Plan has a total of 3,000,000 shares reserved for issuance, of which 1,651,000 shares were available for grant as of September 30, 2011. All stock options have terms of between five and ten years and generally vest and become fully exercisable from one to three years from the date of grant.

As of September 30, 2011, the total compensation cost related to non-vested awards not yet recognized is $246,000. The weighted average period over which the future compensation cost is expected to be recognized is 17 months.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2011:

 

     Number of  Share
Options
    Weighted Average
Exercise Price
     Weighted  Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
in Years
     Aggregate
Intrinsic  Value(1)
 

Outstanding at December 31, 2010

     1,393,000      $ 2.06         6.92       $ —     

Granted

     190,000      $ 0.95         9.42       $ —     

Exercised

     (36,000   $ 0.63         —         $ 25,000   

Forfeited or Cancelled

     (233,000   $ 2.36         —         $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding at September 30, 2011

     1,314,000      $ 1.89         6.74       $ 15,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exercisable at September 30, 2011

     1,023,000      $ 2.13         6.30       $ 15,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Vested and expected to vest (2)

     1,314,000      $ 1.89         6.74       $ 15,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Aggregate intrinsic value represents the value of the closing price per share of our common stock on the last trading day of the fiscal period in excess of the exercise price multiplied by the number of options outstanding or exercisable, except for the “Exercised” line, which uses the closing price on the date exercised.

 

(2) Number of shares includes options vested and those expected to vest net of estimated forfeitures.

The exercise prices of the options outstanding at September 30, 2011 ranged from $0.21 to $4.35. The weighted average grant-date fair value of option s granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was $0.79. There were no options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The Company’s policy is to issue shares from its authorized shares upon the exercise of stock options.

 

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Unvested share activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is summarized below:

 

     Unvested
Number of
Options
    Weighted-Average
Grant  Date Fair
Value
 

Unvested balance at December 31, 2010

     435,000      $ 0.93   

Granted

     190,000      $ 0.79   

Vested

     (241,000   $ 1.01   

Forfeited

     (93,000   $ 0.91   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unvested balance at September 30, 2011

     291,000      $ 0.87   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The fair values of all stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following range of assumptions:

 

     For the nine months ended  
     September 30,
2011
    September 30,
2010
 

Expected life (in years)

     2.5 – 6.5        —     

Average risk-free interest rate

     2.00     —     

Expected volatility

     107 – 132     —     

Expected dividend yield

     0     —     

Forfeiture rate

     3     —     

The estimated fair value of grants of stock options to nonemployees of the Company is charged to expense in the financial statements. These options vest in the same manner as the employee options granted under each of the option plans as described above.

11. Concentrations

The Company’s trade receivables are concentrated with few customers. The Company performs credit evaluations on its customers’ financial condition. Concentrations of credit risk, with respect to accounts receivable, exist to the extent of amounts presented in the financial statements. Two customers represented 68% and 18%, respectively, of total gross accounts receivable at September 30, 2011, and three customers represented 42%, 21% and 20%, respectively, of total gross accounts receivable at December 31, 2010.

The Company’s revenues are concentrated with few customers. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, two customers represented 58% and 39% of gross revenues and four customers represented 55%, 17%, 10% and 10% of gross revenues, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, two customers represented 51% and 32% of gross revenues and three customers represented 39%, 33% and 14% of gross revenues, respectively.

12. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June of 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” The amendments in this ASU require an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of equity. ASU 2011-05 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The Company has not chosen to early adopt the provisions of this update. The future adoption of this update is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May of 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U. S. GAAP & IFRS,” which results in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Consequently, the amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements. ASU 2011-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The future adoption of ASU 2011-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

There have been no other recent accounting pronouncements issued applicable to Enova Systems, Inc. other than those disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements indicating expectations about future performance and other forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. We usually use words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “future,” “intend,” “potential,” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements appear throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are statements regarding our current intent, belief or expectation, primarily with respect to our operations and related industry developments. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the following: our future operating expenses, our future losses, our future expenditures for research and development and the sufficiency of our cash resources. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks faced by us and described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, as updated by the disclosure contained in Item 1A of Part II of this Form 10-Q.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim financial statements and notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with the financial statements and notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Overview

Enova believes it is a leader in the development, design and production of proprietary, power train systems and related components for electric and hybrid electric buses and medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles. Electric drive systems are comprised of an electric motor, electronics control unit and a gear unit which power a vehicle. Hybrid electric systems, which are similar to pure electric drive systems, contain an internal combustion engine in addition to the electric motor, and may eliminate external recharging of the battery system. A hydrogen fuel cell based system is similar to a hybrid system, except that instead of an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell is utilized as the power source. A fuel cell is a system which combines hydrogen and oxygen in a chemical process to produce electricity.

A fundamental element of Enova’s strategy is to develop and produce advanced proprietary software and hardware for applications in these alternative power markets. Our focus is powertrain systems including digital power conversion, power management and system integration, focusing chiefly on vehicle power generation.

Specifically, we develop, design and produce drive systems and related components for electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell powered vehicles in both the new and retrofit markets. We also perform internal research and development (“R&D”) and funded third party R&D to augment our product development and support our customers.

Our product development strategy is to design and introduce to market successively advanced products, each based on our core technical competencies. In each of our product/market segments, we provide products and services to leverage our core competencies in digital power management, power conversion and system integration. We believe that the underlying technical requirements shared among the market segments will allow us to more quickly transition from one emerging market to the next, with the goal of capturing early market share.

Enova’s primary market focus centers on aligning ourselves with key customers and integrating with original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in our target markets. We believe that alliances will result in the latest technology being implemented and customer requirements being met, with an optimized level of additional time and expense. As we penetrate new market areas, we are continually refining both our market strategy and our product line to maintain our leading edge in power management and conversion systems for vehicle applications.

 

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Our website, www.enovasystems.com, contains up-to-date information on our company, our products, programs and current events. Our website is a prime focal point for current and prospective customers, investors and other affiliated parties seeking additional information on our business.

Enova has incurred significant operating losses in the past. As of September 30, 2011, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $148.9 million. We expect to incur additional operating losses until we achieve a level of product sales sufficient to cover our operating and other expenses. However, the Company believes that its business outlook will improve as our new product initiatives improve penetration into key markets and government policies being implemented in the United States, China and the United Kingdom regarding the curbing of greenhouse emissions that may induce consumption of our products and services.

Customer Highlights

SMITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES (SEV) — Enova continues shipments of drive systems to both Smith US and UK manufacturing facilities.

CSR CORPORATION LIMITED (CSR) — Enova continues work with CSR to integrate our all electric drive systems into commercial bus applications. CSR is approved by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, was co-founded by China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Industry Group Corporation and Beijing Railway Industry Economic and Trade Company with a total equity capital of $7 billion USD. The company was established in December 2007 with sixteen (16) fully funded holding companies and over 80,000 employees distributed in 10 provinces and cities around the country.

US AIR FORCE — The Company was invited to participate in the US Air Force Industry Event at the Los Angeles Air Force Base on October 3, 2011. Enova and its partner, Daimler Freightliner Custom Chassis (“Freightliner”), displayed its 120kW all-electric drive system technology integrated with a Freightliner MT-45 walk-in van chassis. The Los Angeles Air Force base has been targeted to be the first federal facility to replace 100% of its general purpose fleet with electric vehicles. Enova and Freightliner have had numerous discussions with the US Government and plan to participate in all related opportunities. Government officials expected at the event included the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, the Commander of the USAF Space & Missile Systems Center, GSA Leadership, the Commander of the 61st Air Base Group and the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary for Installations, Environment and Logistics.

US GOVERNMENT and Enova have had recent comprehensive discussions regarding government interest in deployment of alternate fuel vehicles. Enova has met with executive levels at the Pentagon to further penetrate the available volume of government sourced vehicles.

Technology Highlights

OMNI INVERTER. Power-source and motor design agnostic, Enova’s new Omni-series inverter/vehicle controller offers increased flexibility and ease-of-integration. With plug-and-play connectivity, it is compatible with a wide range of vehicle drive systems and motors, and can be configured for HEV, PHEV and EV applications. The inverter is fully production validated and Enova is currently coordinating introduction of the Omni inverter with various customers.

OMNI CHARGER. Enova is finalizing design and validation test plans for the new Omni-series 10kW on-board battery charger for plug-in hybrid-electric and all-electric vehicles. CAN control based, the new Omni charger offers increased flexibility, ease-of-integration and compatibility with a wide range of vehicle platforms. Production availability is planned for early 2012 and Enova is coordinating the introduction of the new charger with various customers.

OMNI DC/DC CONVERTER. Design is progressed on a stand-alone Omni-series DC/DC converter operating at the higher power levels required for large electric vehicles. The new converter will be available in 12V or 24V output configurations. Final validation testing is planned through Q1-2012 and with production availability soon after. Introductory discussions for the new DC/DC converter are underway with various customers.

Enova continues to mature its long-standing relationship with Valence on energy-oriented battery packs, as well as evaluate technologies offered by A123, Samsung/Bosch and other manufacturers.

 

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We continue to receive greater recognition from both governmental and private industry with regards to both commercial and military application of our hybrid drive systems and fuel cell power management technologies. Although we believe that current negotiations with above named parties may result in additional production contracts during 2011 and beyond, there are no assurances that such additional agreements will be realized.

Critical Accounting Policies

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial condition in the preparation of its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The Company constantly re-evaluates these significant factors and makes adjustments where facts and circumstances dictate. Estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, customer receivables, inventories, equity investments, fixed asset lives, contingencies and litigation. There have been no material changes in estimates or assumptions compared to our most recent Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

The following represents a summary of our critical accounting policies, defined as those policies that we believe: (a) are the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and (b) involve inherently uncertain issues which require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments.

Cash and cash equivalents — Cash consists of currency held at reputable financial institutions.

Inventory — Inventories are priced at the lower of cost or market utilizing first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) cost flow assumption. We maintain a perpetual inventory system and continuously record the quantity on-hand and standard cost for each product, including purchased components, subassemblies and finished goods. We maintain the integrity of perpetual inventory records through periodic physical counts of quantities on hand. Finished goods are reported as inventories until the point of transfer to the customer. Generally, title transfer is documented in the terms of sale.

Inventory reserve — We maintain an allowance against inventory for the potential future obsolescence or excess inventory. A substantial decrease in expected demand for our products, or decreases in our selling prices could lead to excess or overvalued inventories and could require us to substantially increase our allowance for excess inventory. If future customer demand or market conditions are less favorable than our projections, additional inventory write-downs may be required, and would be reflected in cost of revenues in the period the revision is made.

Allowance for doubtful accounts — We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The assessment of the ultimate realization of accounts receivable including the current credit-worthiness of each customer is subject to a considerable degree to the judgment of our management. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Stock-based Compensation — The Company calculates stock-based compensation expense in accordance with FASB ASC 718, “Share-Based Payment” (“FASB ASC 718”). This pronouncement requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options to be based on estimated fair values.

Revenue recognition — The Company is required to make judgments based on historical experience and future expectations, as to the reliability of shipments made to its customers. These judgments are required to assess the propriety of the recognition of revenue based on ASC 605 and related guidance. The Company makes these assessments based on the following factors: i) customer-specific information, ii) return policies, and iii) historical experience for issues not yet identified.

The Company manufactures proprietary products and other products based on design specifications provided by its customers. Revenue from sales of products are generally recognized at the time title to the goods and the benefits and risks of ownership passes to the customer which is typically when products are shipped based on the terms of the customer purchase agreement. Revenue relating to long-term fixed price contracts is recognized using the percentage of completion method. Under the percentage of completion method, contract revenues and related costs are recognized based on the percentage that costs incurred to date bear to total estimated costs. Changes in job performance, estimated profitability and final contract settlements may result in

 

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revisions to cost and revenue, and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Contract costs include all direct materials, subcontract and labor costs and other indirect costs. General and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. At the time a loss on a contract becomes known, the entire amount of the estimated loss is accrued. The aggregate of costs incurred and estimated earnings recognized on uncompleted contracts in excess of related billings is shown as a current asset, and billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs incurred and estimated earnings is shown as a current liability.

These accounting policies were applied consistently for all periods presented. Our operating results would be affected if other alternatives were used. Information about the impact on our operating results is included in the footnotes to our financial statements.

Several other factors related to the Company may have a significant impact on our operating results from year to year. For example, the accounting rules governing the timing of revenue recognition related to product contracts are complex and it can be difficult to estimate when we will recognize revenue generated by a given transaction. Factors such as acceptance of services provided, payment terms, creditworthiness of the customer, and timing of delivery or acceptance of our products often cause revenues related to sales generated in one period to be deferred and recognized in later periods. For arrangements in which services revenue is deferred, related direct and incremental costs may also be deferred.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 compared to Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2011 vs. Third Quarter of Fiscal 2010

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    As a % of  Revenues
September 30,
 
     2011     2010     % Change     2011     2010  

Revenues

   $ 508,000      $ 1,904,000        -73     100     100

Cost of revenues

     434,000        1,615,000        -73     85     85
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     74,000        289,000        -74     15     15

Operating expenses

          

Research and development

     528,000        483,000        9     104     25

Selling, general & administrative

     1,172,000        1,520,000        -23     231     80
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     1,700,000        2,003,000        -15     355     105
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (1,626,000     (1,714,000     -5     -320     -90
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income and (expense)

          

Interest and other income (expense)

     (20,000     (36,000     -44     -4     -2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

     (20,000     (36,000     -44     -4     -2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (1,646,000   $ (1,750,000     -6     -324     -92
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

First Nine Months of Fiscal 2011 vs. First Nine Months of Fiscal 2010

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
    As a % of  Revenues
September 30,
 
     2011     2010     % Change     2011     2010  

Revenues

   $ 5,984,000      $ 4,887,000        22     100     100

Cost of revenues

     5,108,000        4,225,000        21     85     86
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     876,000        662,000        32     15     14

Operating expenses

          

Research and development

     1,532,000        1,166,000        31     26     24

Selling, general & administrative

     4,034,000        4,548,000        -11     67     93
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     5,566,000        5,714,000        -3     93     117
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (4,690,000     (5,052,000     -7     -78     -103
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income and (expense)

          

Interest and other income (expense)

     (113,000     (41,000     176     -2     -1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

     (113,000     (41,000     176     -2     -1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (4,803,000   $ (5,093,000     -6     -80     -104
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The sum of the amounts and percentages may not equal the totals for the period due to the effects of rounding.

Computations of percentage change period over period are based upon our results, as rounded and presented herein.

Revenues. Revenues in 2011 benefited from U.S. government grant programs, resulting in increased sales for fulfillment of orders from Smith Electric Vehicles as well as Navistar Inc. The increase in revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was mainly due to the delivery of drive systems to Smith Electric Vehicles and Navistar. Revenues were also attributed to continued shipments to First Auto Works and HCATT in 2011. Revenues decreased in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 mainly due to a decrease in deliveries to Smith Electric Vehicles and Navistar. We will have fluctuations in revenue from quarter to quarter. Although we have seen indications for future production growth, there can be no assurance there will be continuing demand for our products and services.

Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues consists of component and material costs, direct labor costs, integration costs and overhead related to manufacturing our products as well as inventory valuation reserve amounts. Cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 increased primarily due to the increase in revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in cost of revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily attributable to the decrease in revenues.

Gross Profit. The increase in gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year is primarily attributable to manufacturing efficiencies from higher production volumes in the second quarter and improved product mix, which were partially offset by an increase in warranty expense in 2011. The decrease in gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year is primarily attributable to the decrease in revenues. We continue to focus on key customer production contracts, maturity of our supply chain, and efficiencies gained through improved processes over in-house manufacturing and inventory that have resulted in tighter controls over production costs. As we make deliveries on production contracts in 2011 and 2012, we expect to achieve continued benefit from these initiatives, although we may continue to experience variability in our gross margin.

Research and Development (“R&D”). R&D costs increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year as we devoted increased engineering personnel resources to the development of our next generation Omni-series motor control unit, 10kW charger and DC/DC converter, as well as the continued testing of our EV vehicles, new battery technologies and electric motors. We also continued to allocate necessary resources to the development and testing of upgraded proprietary control software for customer applications.

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses (“S, G & A”). S, G & A is comprised of activities in the executive, finance, marketing, field service and quality departments’ compensation as well as related payroll benefits, and non-cash charges for depreciation and options expense. The decrease in S, G & A for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year is attributable the Company’s implementation of cost savings measures that will continue to be sustained in our cost structure. We constantly monitor S, G & A in light of our business outlook.

Interest and Other Income (Expense). Interest and other expense increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year due to a net loss on a litigation settlement and the disposal of a fixed asset. Interest and other expense decreased in the three months ended September 30 30, 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year due to write-off of a vendor deposit in 2010.

Net Loss. The decrease in the net loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same periods in the prior year was mainly due to improved gross margins resulting in an increase in gross profit and our continued efforts to control administrative costs.

Comparability of Quarterly Results. Our quarterly results have fluctuated in the past and we believe they will continue to do so in the future. Certain factors that could affect our quarterly operating results are described in Part I, Item 1A-Risk Factors contained in our Form 10-K for 2010, as updated by the disclosure contained in Item 1A of Part II of this Form 10-Q. Due to these and other factors, we believe that quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our results of operations are not meaningful indicators of future performance.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We have experienced losses primarily attributable to research, development, marketing and other costs associated with our strategic plan as an international developer and supplier of electric drive and power management systems and components. Historically cash flows from operations have not been sufficient to meet our obligations and we have had to raise funds through several financing transactions. At least until we reach breakeven volume in sales and develop and/or acquire the capability to manufacture and sell our products profitably, we will need to continue to rely on cash from external financing sources. Our operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 were financed by product sales as well as from working capital reserves.

On June 30, 2010, the Company entered into a secured a revolving credit facility with a financial institution for $200,000 which was secured by a $200,000 certificate of deposit. The facility is for a period of 3 years and 6 months from July 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013. The interest rate on a drawdown from the facility is the certificate of deposit rate plus 1.25% with interest payable monthly and the principal due at maturity. The financial institution also renewed the $200,000 irrevocable letter of credit for the full amount of the credit facility in favor of Sunshine Distribution LP, with respect to the lease of the Company’s corporate headquarters at 1560 West 190th Street, Torrance, California.

Net cash used in operating activities was $7,219,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of $3,911,000 compared to $3,308,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase in cash used in 2011 was primarily due to a net decrease of total liabilities of $2,649,000, of which the major factors were payments made for the partial litigation settlement with Arens Controls L.L.C., inventory purchases utilized in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 and the first quarter of fiscal 2011 sales and employee incentive bonus accruals. Non-cash items include expense for stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, issuance of common stock for employee services and other losses. These non-cash items decreased by $50,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to a decrease in options expense due to the full vesting of option tranches issued in prior years. The decrease in net loss was primarily due to the increase in gross margin and a decrease in administrative expenses when comparing the nine months ended 2011 and 2010. We continued to conserve cash resources by restricting administrative and general expenditures. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had $978,000 of cash and cash equivalents compared to $8,431,000 as of December 31, 2010.

Net cash used in investing activities for capital expenditures was $237,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to $277,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The decrease was primarily attributable to acquisitions of testing equipment in 2010.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $3,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $15,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. This increase was primarily attributable to proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

Net accounts receivable decreased by $226,000, or 8%, to $2,624,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $2,850,000 at December 31, 2010. The decrease in the receivable balance was due to a decrease in the volume of sales in the third quarter in 2011 compared to the last quarter of 2010 offset by cash collections in the current period. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company maintained a reserve for doubtful accounts receivable of $58,000 and $29,000, respectively.

Net inventory and supplies increased by $586,000, or 13%, to $5,041,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $4,455,000 at December 31, 2010. The increase resulted from net inventory activity including receipts totaling $4,199,000, consumption of $3,294,000 and an inventory reserve charge of $319,000. The primary reason for the net increase in inventory activity was attributable to materials received in connection with a litigation settlement in the first quarter 2011 and an increase in finished goods produced in anticipation of fulfillment of open orders. These materials will be used to satisfy future production schedule requirements through the remainder of 2011.

Prepaid expenses and other current assets decreased by $175,000, or 36%, to $307,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $482,000 at December 31, 2010. The decrease was due to receipts of inventory related to deposits on purchase orders and a decrease in prepaid insurance.

 

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Long term accounts receivable decreased by $19,000, or 19%, to $81,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $100,000 at December 31, 2010. The decrease is primarily due to the reclassification of $63,000 that will be due within one year to current accounts receivable. The Company agreed to defer collection of certain accounts receivable as requested by a customer for the term of the Company’s warranty guarantee. The Company continues to remedy all warranty claims and therefore anticipates collection of the receivable.

Property and equipment, net of depreciation, decreased by $160,000, or 14%, to $1,012,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $1,172,000 at December 31, 2010. The decrease is primarily due to the disposal of a fixed asset and depreciation expense of $373,000, which was partially offset by additions to fixed assets totaling $237,000 in the first nine months of 2011.

Accounts payable decreased by $1,448,000, or 78%, to $399,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $1,847,000 at December 31, 2010. The decrease was primarily due to payments in 2011 for inventory purchases made in 2010 in support of customer sales in the fourth quarter of 2010 and first quarter of 2011.

Deferred revenues increased by $29,000, or 94%, to $60,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $31,000 at December 31, 2010. The balance at September 30, 2011 is anticipated to be realized into revenue in the fourth quarter of 2011 and is associated with prepayments on purchase orders from certain customers.

Accrued payroll and related expenses decreased by $387,000, or 42%, to $535,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $922,000 at December 31, 2010. The decrease was primarily due to 2011 payments of accrued 2010 executive and employee incentive bonuses.

Other accrued liabilities decreased by $1,209,000, or 70%, to $530,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $1,739,000 at December 31, 2010. The decrease was primarily due to payments for accrued losses on the partial litigation settlement with Arens Controls Company L.L.C. in January 2011 and 2011 payments for accrued professional services. In addition, the accrued warranty balance at September 30, 2011 compared to December 31, 2010 decreased as costs for warranty repairs were greater than warranty accruals for sales during the first nine months of 2011.

Accrued interest payable increased by $61,000, or 5%, to $1,217,000 at September 30, 2011 compared to a balance of $1,156,000 at December 31, 2010. The increase was due to interest related to our debt instruments, primarily the secured note payable in the amount of $1,238,000 to the Credit Managers Association of California.

Going concern

Our ongoing operations and anticipated growth will require us to make necessary investments in human and production resources, regulatory compliance, as well as sales and marketing efforts. We do not currently have adequate internal liquidity to meet these objectives in the long term. To do so, we will need to continue to look for partnering opportunities and other external sources of liquidity, including the public and private financial markets and strategic partners. We may not be able to obtain financing arrangements in amounts or on terms acceptable to us in the future. In the event we are unable to obtain additional financing when needed, and without substantial reductions in development programs and strategic initiatives, we do not expect that our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments will be sufficient to fund our operating and capital needs for the twelve months following September 30, 2011. As of September 30, 2011, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $148.9 million, working capital of approximately $7.6 million and total shareholders’ equity of approximately $6.1 million.

In October 2011, we launched an expense reduction program designed to improve our cost structure and to deliver improved operational growth, which included reductions in our employee headcount. We do not expect to incur any significant restructuring charges as a result of this cost reduction program, most of which is expected to complete by the end of 2011. These charges (if any) have been or will be recorded as the specific actions required to execute on these initiatives are identified and approved. As of September 30, 2011, we incurred no restructuring charges under this program, as it commenced in October 2011.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

None.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures which are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s periodic Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures for the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s internal control over disclosure controls and procedures was effective as of September 30, 2011.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended September 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

As reported in our Form 10-Q for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, six of the eight counts in the litigation between Enova and Arens Controls Company, L.L.C. were settled. The two counts that were not settled remain outstanding and there have been no material developments with respect thereto during the period covered by this report. We intend to continue to contest the remaining unresolved counts.

From time to time, we are subject to legal proceedings arising out of the conduct of our business, including matters relating to commercial transactions. We recognize a liability for any contingency that is probable of occurrence and reasonably estimable. We continually assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes in these matters, as well as potential ranges of probable losses (taking into consideration any insurance recoveries), based on a careful analysis of each matter with the assistance of outside legal counsel and, if applicable, other experts.

Given the uncertainty inherent in litigation, we do not believe it is possible to develop estimates of the range of reasonably possible loss for these matters. Considering our past experience, we do not expect the outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position. Because most contingencies are resolved over long periods of time, potential liabilities are subject to change due to new developments, changes in settlement strategy or the impact of evidentiary requirements, which could cause us to pay damage awards or settlements (or become subject to equitable remedies) that could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or operating cash flows in the periods recognized or paid.

 

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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

The additional risk factors included below update the risk factors previously discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no other material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

If we cannot raise adequate capital in the future, we may be unable to continue our product development, marketing and business, generally.

We anticipate investing significant resources to fund future operations, including product development and marketing. We need to obtain additional funding through public or private equity or debt financing, collaborative agreements or from other sources. Such funding, from any source, may not be available when needed or on favorable terms, particularly in light of the recent tightening of worldwide credit markets. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, current shareholders may experience significant dilution of their holdings. If we cannot raise adequate funds to satisfy our capital requirements, we may also have to limit, delay, scale-back or eliminate product development programs, marketing or other activities. Any of these actions could harm our business.

We are dependent on a limited number of vendors for primary components of our products.

We have custom made components manufactured according to our engineering specifications that would take time to reproduce with other suppliers if a current vendor fails to delivery components that perform according to our specifications and requirements in a timely manner. Any disruption to our supply chain, either by our vendors or the result of a natural disaster, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

 

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity and Use of Proceeds

None.

 

ITEM 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None.

 

ITEM 4. [Removed and Reserved]

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5. Other Information

None.

 

ITEM 6. Exhibits

a) Exhibits

 

31.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002.*
31.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
101.XML   XBRL Instance Document**
101.XSD   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document**
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document**
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document**
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document**

 

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* — Filed herewith

 

** In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be “furnished” and not “filed.”

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: November 10, 2011

 

ENOVA SYSTEMS, INC. (Registrant)
/s/    John Micek
By: John Micek, Chief Financial Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

31.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002.*
31.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.1   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
101.XML   XBRL Instance Document**
101.XSD   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document**
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document**
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document**
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document**
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document**

 

* — Filed herewith

 

** In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be “furnished” and not “filed.”

 

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