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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Commission
File Number: 000-25909
FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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86-0931332
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer
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incorporation or organization)
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Identification Number)
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985 Poinsettia Avenue, Suite A, Vista, California
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92081
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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877-505-3589
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock $0.001 par value
(Title
of Class)
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mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined
in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
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Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
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to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the
past 90 days.
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on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File
required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of
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preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
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of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405) is not contained herein,
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO
CORPORATE ISSUERS:
The
aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common stock held
by non-affiliates of the registrant as of December 31, 2017 (the
last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed
second fiscal quarter) was approximately $3,055,816.
The
number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding as
of September 24, 2018 was 31,072,815.
Documents incorporated by reference:
None.
FLUX
POWER HOLDINGS, INC.
FORM
10-K ANNUAL REPORT
For
the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018
Table
of Contents
PART I
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ITEM 1.
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BUSINESS
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4
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ITEM 1A.
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RISK FACTORS
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12
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ITEM 1B.
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UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
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19
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ITEM 2.
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PROPERTIES
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ITEM 3.
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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ITEM 4.
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MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
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PART II
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ITEM 5.
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MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
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ITEM 6.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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ITEM 7.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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ITEM 7A.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
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29
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ITEM 8.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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29
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ITEM 9.
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CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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ITEM 9A
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CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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ITEM 9B.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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30
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PART III
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ITEM 10.
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DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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ITEM 11.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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ITEM 12.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
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ITEM 13.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE
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ITEM 14.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
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PART IV
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ITEM 15.
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EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
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SIGNATURES
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SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
report contains forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements are contained principally in the sections entitled
“Description of Business,” “Risk Factors,”
and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.” These statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to
be materially different from any future results, performances or
achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to, the factors described in the section captioned
“Risk Factors” below. In some cases, you can identify
forward-looking statements by terms such as
“anticipates,” “believes,”
“could,” “estimates,”
“expects,” “intends,” “may,”
“plans,” “potential,”
“predicts,” “projects,”
“should,” “would,” and similar expressions
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements reflect our current views with respect to future events
and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and
uncertainties. Given these uncertainties, you should not place
undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements
relating to:
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our
ability to secure sufficient funding and alternative source of
funding to support our current and proposed
operations;
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our
anticipated growth strategies and our ability to manage the
expansion of our business operations effectively;
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our
ability to maintain or increase our market share in the competitive
markets in which we do business;
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our
ability to keep up with rapidly changing technologies and evolving
industry standards, including our ability to achieve technological
advances;
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our
dependence on the growth in demand for our products;
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our
ability to diversify our product offerings and capture new market
opportunities;
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our
ability to source our needs for skilled labor, machinery, parts,
and raw materials economically; and
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the
loss of key members of our senior management.
Also,
forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions
only as of the date of this report. You should read this report and
the documents that we reference and file as exhibits to this report
completely and with the understanding that our actual future
results may be materially different from what we expect. Except as
required by law, we assume no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements publicly, or to update the reasons
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in
any forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes
available in the future.
Use
of Certain Defined Terms
Except
where the context otherwise requires and for the purposes of this
report only:
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the
“Company,” “Flux,” “we,”
“us,” and “our” refer to the combined
business of Flux Power Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation and its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Flux Power, Inc. (“Flux
Power”), a California corporation;
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“Exchange
Act” refers the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended;
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“SEC”
refers to the Securities and Exchange Commission; and
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“Securities
Act” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
PART
I
ITEM
1 - BUSINESS
Overview
We
design, develop and sell rechargeable advanced lithium-ion
batteries for industrial uses, including our first-ever UL 2771
Listed lithium-ion “LiFT Pack” forklift batteries. We
have developed an innovative high power battery cell management
system (“BMS”) and have structured our business around
this core technology. Our proprietary BMS provides three critical
functions to our battery systems:
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Cell
Balancing : This is performed
by adjusting the capacity of each cell in a storage system
according to temperature, voltage, and internal impedance metrics.
This cell balancing management assures longevity and performance of
the overall system.
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Monitoring
: This is performed by way of a
physical connection to individual cells for monitoring voltage and
performing calculations from basic metrics to determine remaining
capacity and internal impedance. This monitoring assures accurate
measurements to best manage the system and assure
longevity.
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Error
Reporting : This is performed
by analyzing data from system monitoring and making decisions on
whether the system is operating out of normal specifications. This
error reporting is crucial to system management as it ensures
ancillary devices are not damaging the storage system and will give
the operator an opportunity to take corrective action to maintain
long overall system life. Telemetry and remote monitoring are
available to enhance this capability.
Using
our proprietary BMS technology, we are able to offer completely
integrated energy storage solutions or custom modular standalone
systems to our clients. In addition, we have also developed a suite
of complementary technologies and products that accompany and
enhance the abilities of our core BMS products to meet the needs of
the growing advanced energy storage market.
Current
Business Strategy
We are
primarily focusing on the lift equipment market targeting dealers
and distributors, and secondarily, on the airport ground support
equipment market. Our strategy was to complete the rollout of
a full product lineup for forklifts during the fiscal year 2018 and
we have several evaluation units with customers covering the full
product line as well as sold units in the ground support equipment
market. In January 2016, we obtained certification from
Underwriters Laboratory (“UL”), a global safety science
organization, on our LiFT Packs for forklift use listed to UL 2271.
The UL Listing demonstrates the quality, safety and reliability of
our LiFT Pack line for customers, distributors, dealers and OEM
partners. We believe we have emerged from this effort with a
substantially enhanced product, particularly in the areas of
overall design and durability, as well as, features that improve
our LiFT Packs’ value and performance for customers. We
shipped our first UL certified LiFT Pack to our customers beginning
in May 2016. Currently, we are working with various lift
equipment original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”),
their dealers and battery distributors to bring our advanced energy
storage systems to the lift equipment market. These multiple
channels provide a range of customers flexibility in evaluating and
purchasing Flux packs.
We have
also begun marketing directly to end-users, primarily in the food
and beverage industry, with a focus on educating the customer on
the many benefits of utilizing lithium-ion batteries over the
traditional lead acid batteries in their walkie pallet jack
forklifts. Such benefits include no water maintenance, faster
charge times, longer lasting and longer run times. Such efforts
resulted in Flux being named one of Food Logistics Magazine’s 2017
Champions: Rock Stars of the [Food & Beverage] Supply Chain.
This recognition underscores the increasing interest, piloting and
shipments of Flux LiFT Packs to power multi-shift operations at a
growing base of food industry distribution centers across
America.
In
addition, the current process of working with the lift equipment
sector has included securing “technical approval” by
the OEMs for compatibility with their equipment and then developing
a sales network utilizing existing battery distributors and
equipment dealers. Our product development has included pilot
programs and trials with national account end users and industrial
equipment manufacturers. Such pilot programs have been highly
beneficial in providing us with the much-needed feedback necessary
to improve our battery packs.
Our
primary focus in the past few years has been with our entry-level
LiFT Pack line to power walkie pallet jack forklifts. We have begun
our rollout of packs for the full product line of electric
forklifts. Our modular and scalable design enables us to optimize
design, inventory, and part count to accommodate natural product
extensions. We are now piloting and selling packs to customers for
Class 3 end riders, Class 2 reach trucks, and Class 1
counterbalance forklifts. We plan to be competitive in offering UL
certified packs and are currently assessing implementation strategy
by product sector.
In
addition to the rollout of packs for forklifts, we have developed
and are now selling lithium packs for airport ground support
equipment. Our first pilot program, organized by Averest,
Inc., a leading distributor of industrial batteries and chargers
for aviation ground support equipment, was with a leading regional
airline at Los Angeles International Airport. The test program was
deemed an unqualified success. This successful pilot program,
along with several more recent subsequent trials with other major
airlines have resulted in significant sales during fiscal year 2018
to a major service provider of airport ground service. We have also
received additional orders from a second major airline for delivery
in Fall 2018. The recent traction with these major customers
highlights the scalability of our design and engineering
capabilities, as well as, our proprietary battery management
technology for a broad array of motive power applications.
Importantly it also moves us into a customer price point of roughly
$20,000 to $34,000 per pack for several power rating alternatives,
creating an excellent new leg of growth potential.
In
summary, we are developing a suite of complementary technologies
and products that utilize our core BMS technology. Sales during the
year ended June 30, 2018 were primarily to customers located
throughout the United States.
History
We were
incorporated in Nevada in 1998. In May 2012, we changed our
name to Flux Power Holdings, Inc.
(“Flux”).
We
operate our business through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Flux
Power, Inc. (“Flux Power”). Flux Power was incorporated
in October 2009 to provide solutions to exploit the lithium battery
market for small electric vehicles.
Corporate
Transactions
On
August 10, 2017, we filed a certificate of amendment to our
articles of incorporation with the State of Nevada effectuating a
reverse split of our common stock at a ratio of 1 for 10, whereby
every ten pre-reverse stock split shares of common stock
automatically converted into one-post reverse stock split share of
common stock, without changing the $0.001 par value or authorized
number of our common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”).
The Reverse Stock Split became effective in the State of Nevada on
August 18, 2017. Michael Johnson, our director and beneficial owner
of Ensenjay Investments, LLC (“Esenjay”), owning a
majority of our issued and outstanding common stock approved the
Reverse Stock Split on July 7, 2017 by written
consent.
In
connection with the Reverse Stock Split, proportionate adjustments
have been made to the per share exercise price and the number of
shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion of all outstanding
options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities entitling
the holders to purchase, exchange for, or convert into, shares of
common stock. All references to shares of common stock and
per share data for all periods presented in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K and the accompanying consolidated financial statements
and notes thereto contained have been adjusted to reflect the
Reverse Stock Split on a retroactive basis.
DESCRIPTION
OF OUR BUSINESS
Our
Business
We are
in the business of energy storage and battery management. In
October 2009, we started to develop technologies for the advanced
energy storage market and began shipping prototype product in the
second quarter of 2010 while continuing to develop our intellectual
property portfolio. In 2011, we began shipping Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards validated products and then started
shipping ancillary products to enhance our overall product line.
Focusing on cell management of large format lithium cells, our
technology dramatically extends the battery system life, lowering
the overall cost of ownership to a level which makes lithium
competitive with lead-acid in numerous
applications.
In
January 2016, we obtained certification from Underwriters
Laboratory (“UL”) on our LiFT Packs for forklift use
listed to UL 2271. The UL Listing, issued by UL, a global safety
science organization, demonstrates the quality, safety and
reliability of our LiFT Pack line for customers, distributors,
dealers and OEM partners. We believe we have emerged from this
effort with a substantially enhanced product line, particularly in
the areas of overall design and durability, as well as, features
that improve our LiFT Packs’ value and performance for
customers. We shipped our first UL certified LiFT Pack to our
customers beginning in May 2016. Our LiFT Packs are now the first
and only UL Listed lithium-ion batteries available across the
brands of the major OEMs.
In
April 2016, we began piloting our custom-developed, 72-volt battery
pack for use with electric aviation ground support equipment.
The pilot program, organized by Averest, Inc., a leading
distributor of industrial batteries and chargers for aviation
ground support equipment, was with a leading regional airline at
Los Angeles International Airport. The test program wrapped up in
August 2016 and was deemed an unqualified success. Now,
working with a distributor focused on the airlines, we are planning
to provide more test units, to support the sales cycle, for
additional airlines. The successful development and 3-month pilot
highlights the scalability of our design and engineering
capabilities, as well as, our proprietary battery management
technology for a broad array of motive power applications.
Importantly it also moves us into a customer price point of roughly
$20,000 to $34,000 per pack for several power rating alternatives,
creating an excellent new leg of growth potential.
We have
since developed, field tested our evaluation units, and sold units
of LiFT Packs for use in Class 3 end riders, Class 2 reach trucks,
and Class 1 counterbalance forklifts. The evaluation units have
provided us with crucial information on the further development of
the battery packs in order to better serve this
market.
We design,
develop, and sell rechargeable advanced energy storage systems. We
have developed an innovative high power battery cell management
system (“BMS”) and have structured our business around
this core technology. Our proprietary BMS provides three critical
functions to our battery systems:
●
Cell Balancing
: This is performed by continuously
adjusting the capacity of each cell in a storage system according
to temperature, voltage, and internal impedance metrics. This
management assures longevity and performance of the overall
system.
●
Monitoring : This is performed through temperature probes, a
physical connection to individual cells for voltage and
calculations from basic metrics to determine remaining capacity and
internal impedance. This monitoring assures accurate measurements
to best manage the system and assure longevity.
●
Error reporting
: This is performed by analyzing data
from monitoring each individual cell and making decisions on
whether the individual cell or the system is operating out of
normal specifications. This error reporting is crucial to system
management as it ensures ancillary devices are not damaging your
storage system and will give the operator an opportunity to take
corrective action to maintain long overall system life. Telemetry
and remote monitoring services are available to enhance this
capability.
Using
our proprietary battery management technology, we are able to offer
completely integrated energy storage solutions or custom modular
standalone systems to our clients. In addition, we have also
developed a suite of complementary technologies and products that
accompany and enhance the abilities of our BMS to meet the needs of
the growing advanced energy storage market.
Industry
Background for the Energy Storage Market
The
energy storage market has grown over recent years from one mostly
reliant on lead-acid technologies created in the 1800s to one
leveraging advanced chemistries and the corresponding ability to
store more energy in less space. Back-up power has increasingly
grown to depend on telematics to accurately gauge system health.
Electric vehicles have adopted lighter weight energy storage to
increase range and payload abilities and grid management
applications have sought to increase the cycle life of their
systems to assure better returns on their investments over the long
term. We believe that all of these needs will cause the advanced
energy storage market to grow exponentially over the next five (5)
to ten (10) years.
Lift Equipment - Material Handling Equipment
We
currently focus our business on lift equipment. Lift equipment
commonly called a forklift truck (also called a lift truck, a fork
truck, or a forklift) is a powered industrial truck used to lift
and transport materials. The modern forklift was developed in the
1960s by various companies including the transmission manufacturing
company Clark and the hoist company Yale & Towne Manufacturing.
The forklift has since become an indispensable piece of equipment
in manufacturing and warehousing operations. Lift equipment is
produced in a range of power capacities from smaller lift type
equipment such as a Walkie (ie., pallet jack) to a ride-on
forklift. A segment of forklifts, particularly larger forklifts,
use propane with an internal combustion engine for power. This
segment has been experiencing a secular decline, with a shift to
electric powered forklifts. The larger fleets of forklifts more
typically use battery powered forklifts. Lift equipment vehicles
are not new technology and don’t require new testing, which
can cause delays in product placement. The existing lift equipment
market primarily uses lead-acid batteries, which is a legacy
technology and can lead to customer dissatisfaction with life
cycles, performance, and additional maintenance costs. We believe
the replacement of lead-acid batteries with lithium cells
dramatically extends run time and the battery system life, lowering
the overall cost of ownership to a level which makes lithium very
competitive with lead-acid in numerous applications.
Other Equipment Solutions
We have
produced battery packs on an opportunistic basis for applications
including robotic mining equipment, portable packs for field
operations by the U.S. military, and solar, grid-tie energy storage
in an office setting. We currently are building and selling lithium
packs for airport equipment, commonly called ground support
equipment (“GSE”), to power the baggage/cargo trucks.
These packs provide much higher levels of power ratings of up to
600 amp hours at 72 volts. Initial customer response indicates our
packs to be performing very well with high
satisfaction.
Battery
Types
The
most common battery technologies currently available to address
forklift equipment, electric vehicle and grid management markets
include the following:
Lead-acid Batteries:
Lead-acid is one of the most developed battery technologies as it
has been in use since the 1800s, with the modern lead-acid battery
introduced in 1913. It is relatively easy to manufacture and is an
inexpensive and ubiquitous energy storage medium. Automobile
manufacturers use lead-acid for starter batteries and lead-acid has
been used widely in electric vehicle and grid management solutions.
Unfortunately, lead-acid batteries weigh more per unit of stored
energy and have less power output per unit mass versus advanced
energy storage system technologies and thus are not well suited for
advanced applications such as grid management devices and electric
vehicles. In addition, lead can be hazardous to the environment and
there are efforts in many countries to phase this legacy technology
out over time.
Nickel Batteries:
Nickel batteries, NiCd (nickel cadmium) or NiMH (nickel metal
hydride) are durable and inexpensive technologies with relatively
high power. Unfortunately, cadmium is not a safe material and
exposure can result in health hazard to humans and damage to the
environment. An alternative to the toxic NiCd battery is NiMH,
which has greater energy versus lead-acid batteries and is more
suitable to a wider range of applications. The NiMH was used in
early electric vehicles and some other bulk storage applications.
These chemistries are not as energy dense as advanced lithium
batteries and thus are now being displaced out of the advanced
energy storage system market by more energy dense
chemistries.
Legacy Lithium
Chemistries: Lithium batteries are more energy dense versus
lead-acid, NiCd or NiMH batteries and are more volumetrically and
weight efficient. Introduced in the 1990s, lithium batteries made
their way into portable electronics devices like laptop computers
and cell phones. Unfortunately, early lithium cobalt was prone to
heat issues when arranged in large groups and if a battery cell
were compromised a fire or explosion could result. This attribute
made early lithium batteries unsuitable for large grid management
devices and electric vehicles. The cobalt in these early cells was
also a more expensive metal versus the compounds used in modern
lithium batteries.
Advanced Energy Storage
Lithium Batteries: The current generation of advanced energy
storage lithium batteries was developed in the late 1990s. These
new chemistries improve upon energy density, volumetrics and weight
metrics. There have also been great enhancements to the safety of
these modern lithium batteries. Heat and catastrophic failure
issues do not plague advanced energy storage systems today. There
has also been a significant increase in modern lithium
batteries’ cycle life. This makes today’s advanced
energy storage systems the most conducive to electric vehicle and
grid management use.
Other Technologies:
Ultra capacitors and fuel cells have been proposed as potential
alternatives or replacements to lithium batteries. Ultra capacitors
deliver high power and have an extended cycle life but suffer from
poor energy density. This makes them suitable for small burst power
needs but not for grid storage and electric vehicle devices. Fuel
cells generate energy converting a fuel, typically hydrogen to
energy. Fuel cell systems offer good energy density and short
charge times, but are poor performers in terms of power and cycle
life. Fuel cell systems are suitable for devices with small power
needs and short life spans but are generally not popular in
forklifts due to initial capital cost for hydrogen generation or
purchase.
Current Advanced Energy Storage Application Needs
There
are a number of features required of advanced energy storage
applications today, such as:
Target Application
Power: An advanced
energy storage system must be able to deliver the electrical power
required. Electrical power, measured in watts, is the rate at which
electrical energy is delivered. Electric industrial vehicles, in
particular, need enough power to assure smooth acceleration through
a systems discharge curve and grid management systems need enough
power to meet load demands.
Duration of Charge/Run
Times: An advanced energy storage system must be able to
provide a certain total amount of electrical energy. Total
electrical energy is measured in watt hours and is the product of
power and time. Advanced energy storage systems with greater energy
can perform for a longer duration when compared to legacy
technologies. For example, lithium-ion batteries provide up to 25%
longer run times than legacy batteries of comparable capacity, or
amps per hour rating. The total electrical energy of an advanced
energy storage system determines an electric vehicle’s range
per charge and a grid management device’s total
power.
High/Sustained
Power: The energy that an advanced energy storage system can
provide in total depends on the power requirements of the device in
which it is installed. When an advanced energy storage system
delivers higher power, the available energy of the advanced energy
storage system is less than if it was delivering lower power.
Advanced energy storage systems are better suited to deliver high
power versus legacy lead-acid. For example, the higher power
required to push a vehicle like an electrically propelled boat
through the water would be detrimental to legacy power technologies
because their lack of ability to operate as efficiently in high
power applications. Advanced energy storage systems are able to
supply a high power required without detriment to the energy
storage system.
Safe Operation: For
almost all industrial equipment, electric vehicle and grid
management solutions, the safety of an advanced energy storage
system is of utmost importance. Legacy lead-acid batteries tend to
get hot with heavy operation and the toxic nature of these legacy
chemistries can be troublesome in the event of a cell breach.
Advanced energy storage systems focus on chemistries that do not
violently react with oxygen so a cell breach is less likely to
result in an explosion or fire. Lithium iron phosphate is known to
be the “lithium chemistry of choice” for many large
format applications due to its lower cost and greater safety
attributes.
Extended Life: The
cycle life of an advanced energy storage system is the total number
of times the system can be charged and discharged while still
performing to specification in the device installed. Legacy
lead-acid technologies often do not perform to specification past
500 cycles in industrial equipment applications, especially for the
smaller forklifts. In comparison, an advanced energy storage system
can last three to five times as long in the same
application.
Volumetrics and
Weight: The weight and size of advanced energy storage
systems are of crucial importance to both portable power and grid
management devices. In electric vehicles, where packaging space is
precious, a lightweight system can greatly enhance range. In grid
management devices that seek to extend current back-up power time
benefit from better volumetrics and devices that shift load or
peak-shave for improved average energy costs benefit from small
advanced energy storage systems that keep connections between cells
at a minimum.
Lowest Cost:
Advanced energy storage systems provide power dense solutions with
extended cycle life which, together, equate to very cost conscious
solutions for most applications in the industrial vehicle
equipment, portable power, and grid management market segments. We
believe that, in our products, advanced energy storage systems can
cost much less than legacy lead-acid technologies over the course
of the product life.
Our
Products and Services
We seek
to gain market share in the advanced energy storage segment, with
current focus on lift equipment, using our system technologies that
extend life, add much needed safety mechanisms, and communication
and cycle life memory tools. We are focused on cell and system
management tools. From our modular 24-volt to 72-volt energy
storage solutions to stackable charging, we provide the building
blocks to create custom systems designed for a diverse set of
applications. We provide capable systems that meet cost and
performance targets which we believe, in many cases and based on
the life cycle data of the lead-acid batteries provided by the
manufacturers; outperform traditional lead-acid technologies on
both metrics. Our systems use lithium-ion cells that are denser in
energy than traditional lead-acid batteries, which allow our
batteries to hold more charge over the same weight. In addition,
our BMS protects the lithium-ion batteries enabling the lithium-ion
batteries to reach their full life and cycle potential and
outlasting lead-acid based batteries which would have to be
replaced and thereby adding additional costs over the same time
period. Our systems manage individual cells and their charge
cycles, which generally allows for more consistent discharge
capability and ease of maintenance over an unmanaged battery.
Through our BMS, we have enhanced battery systems overall to
provide safer, more reliable and extended life rechargeable energy
storage systems for applications including motive, marine,
industrial, military, stationary, and grid management
markets.
BMS. Our proprietary BMS product provides
three critical functions for battery systems: cell balancing,
monitoring parameters and reporting errors to the system. Our BMS
monitors parameters and reports errors to other devices, which can
then determine the best action to take to prevent failure. Another
BMS function is system cell balancing. The BMS will analyze each
battery cell in the system during charge and discharge to determine
which cells to balance to prevent overcharging and allow the other
batteries to catch-up and equalize capacity throughout the
system.
Battery Modules. We
supply high-power, energy-dense advanced energy storage modules for
industrial equipment, electrical vehicles, and governmental
applications. Our entry level, walkie pallet jack pack consists of
the Flux Power 24-volt lithium pack and individual 3.2 volt cells.
Our scalable design includes products for 36-volt, 48-volt, and
72-volt applications in various sizes to 900AH to provide the full
product line-up. We offer varying chemistries and configurations
based on the applications. Our battery modules are designed for our
BMS. We currently use Lithium-ion cells, specifically lithium
iron phosphate (LiFePO4). We are not in the business of developing
new battery cell chemistries and are thus “agnostic” as
to chemistry and can take advantage of new chemistries when
available in the market.
Chargers. Our smart
charging solutions are designed to interface with our battery
management system. We offer 24-volt onboard chargers for our Class
3 products, and smart “wall mounted” chargers for large
applications.
Application
Integration. We are one of the few developers to
successfully integrate lithium packs in a variety of applications
including forklifts and related industrial equipment. The
technology complexity of lithium requires knowledgeable engineering
and testing.
Marketing
and Sales
Customer Concentrations
We
currently sell products directly to our customers, through OEMs,
lift equipment dealers, battery distributors and the ultimate
end-user. Our direct customers vary from small companies to Fortune
500 companies.
During
the year ended June 30, 2018, we had two major customers that each
represented more than 10% of our revenues on an individual basis,
or approximately $3,181,000 or 77% of our total
revenues.
During
the year ended June 30, 2017, we had three major customers that
each represented more than 10% of our revenues on an individual
basis, or approximately $524,000 or 58% of our total
revenues.
Technology
We
believe our cell management and communication tools extend battery
system life and improve system performance by managing individual
cells in a system, communicating individual cell conditions to
ancillary devices, and communicating individual cell conditions to
other devices which either require or supply power. Whether it is
lift equipment or related industrial equipment, we provide capable
systems that meet cost and performance targets which we believe, in
many cases and based on the life cycle data of the lead-acid
batteries provided by the manufacturers; outperform traditional
lead-acid technologies on both metrics. Our systems use lithium-ion
cells that are denser in energy than traditional lead-acid
batteries, which allow our batteries to hold more charge over the
same weight. In addition, our BMS protects the lithium-ion
batteries enabling the lithium-ion batteries to reach their full
life and cycle potential and outlasting lead-acid based batteries
which would have to be replaced and thereby adding additional costs
over the same time period. Our systems manage individual cells and
their charge cycles, which generally allow for more consistent
discharge capability and ease of maintenance over an unmanaged
battery by:
☐
Managing
individual cells within a system to maximize:
●
Depth
of Discharge per Cycle
☐
Allowing
Cells to communicate their State of Health to:
●
Protect
the Cells from Over Discharge
●
Adjust
System Parameters during Varying Temperature
☐
Enabling
other system components to adjust their functions to:
●
Protect
Equipment from Damage
●
Optimize
Charge Efficiency
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Other
benefits of our battery packs:
●
Lower
total costs of ownership
●
Longer
life than lead-acid batteries
Production
process
Except
for charger components and battery cells, we design and assemble
all of our own products in-house and outsource manufacturing when
possible.
Batteries. Since our battery management
system and battery modules are not tied to any specific lithium-ion
battery chemistry, we can source our batteries from a variety of
manufacturers to meet our needs as well as our customers’
needs. During this past year, we have sourced our batteries from
several suppliers, all having manufacturing operations in China,
with some having wholesale warehouses in the United
States.
Battery Modules and Packs. We design
all of our battery modules and packs in-house. In addition, we
occasionally design and assemble prototype battery packs and
storage systems for our customers.
Chargers. We currently buy chargers
from several sources, all of whom are U.S. based
suppliers.
BMS. We design our BMS modules/boards
and have two granted patents. We source manufacturing of the boards
to two local board houses. We are currently developing further
technology enhancements to this BMS technology, including the use
of more efficient board components, and are planning to file
related patents.
In-House
Product Assembly:
BMS units, Chargers and CAN
Current Sensors: Units are outsourced, programmed and tested
at our facility before shipping.
Battery Cell
Modules: We receive completed module cases and lids for
applications of 24-volt, 36-volt, 48-volt, and 72-volt. Cells are
packed in the module cases, connected to BMS, and secured in place.
Lids with BMS installed are programmed and calibrated. Each full
unit is sealed and tested before shipping.
Volume
sales will enable cost reductions by:
Manufacturability
Optimization: We are currently building products to be as
robust and full-featured as possible to meet initial demand that
typically reflects smaller quantity needs. With investment in
equipment and process, labor assembly and process can drive cost
reductions.
Low Cost Designs: As
we receive more feedback from customers, we will strive to achieve
cost reduction to improve alignment of pack features and quality
that meet customer satisfaction at reduced cost.
Advanced Manufacturing
Capabilities: We are currently seeking out advanced
manufacturing relationships to further enhance our
abilities.
Suppliers
We
obtain a limited number of components and supplies included in our
products from a small group of suppliers. During the year ended
June 30, 2018 we had three suppliers who accounted for more than
10% of our total purchases, on an individual basis. Purchases for
these three suppliers totaled $2,285,000 or 50% of our total
purchases.
During
the year ended June 30, 2017 we had three suppliers who accounted
for more than 10% of our total purchases, on an individual basis.
Purchases for these three suppliers totaled $1,665,000 or 57% of
our total purchases.
In the
past we have sourced Lithium batteries from a number of suppliers.
We continuously assess our battery sourcing to improve consistency,
responsiveness, and quality.
Research
and Development
Research and
development expenses for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2018 and
2017 were approximately $1,956,000 and $1,052,000, respectively.
Such expenses consist primarily of materials, supplies, salaries
and personnel related expenses, stock-based compensation expense,
consulting costs and other expenses. Research and development
expenses in fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 (“Fiscal
2018”) were higher than fiscal year ended June 30, 2017
(“Fiscal 2017”) primarily due to the development and
implementation of the higher capacity packs for Class 1, 2, and 3
forklifts. As we continue to develop our product line, we
anticipate that research and development expenses will continue to
be a substantial part of our focus. We currently perform our
research and development at our facility in Vista, California. We
seek to develop innovative new and improved products for cell and
system management along with associated communication, display,
current sensing and charging tools.
Competition
Our
competitors in the lift equipment sector are primarily major lead
acid battery manufacturers, including, but not limited to: GNB,
Hawker, Deka, Enersys, Crown Battery, Douglas and Interstate. We
are not aware that these suppliers currently offer lithium-based
products for lift equipment in any significant volume to end users,
equipment dealers, OEMs or battery distributors. In addition, there
are several OEMs who offer a lithium battery on Class 3 forklifts
for sale only with their own forklifts. There are a growing number
of lithium pack providers entering the market, small in volume
sales, most of whom are adding a lithium product to existing power
products. These competitors entering the market typically do not
have ties to the major battery companies or OEM lift equipment
manufacturers. We do expect more entrants to the lithium
market, especially from the major battery companies over time.
Given the multi-billion dollar addressable market, we believe more
entrants into lithium showcase the advantages over lead
acid.
We
believe that we have several technological and business advantages
over our competitors, which will lead to our success in the
advanced energy storage market. Our concentration on cell and
system management tools has allowed us to compete with a much lower
capitalization structure. Further, since our BMS is not based on
any specific cell chemistry, we can source cells from different
manufacturers based on the performance needs and cost. This
flexibility in cell sourcing allows us to provide complete storage
systems at a lower cost versus our current competition. We are also
differentiated by the ability to integrate battery packs
successfully into a variety of applications.
Our UL
Listing, received in January 2016 and the first such certification
for forklift application, demonstrates the quality, safety and
reliability of our LiFT Pack line for customers, distributors,
dealers and OEM partners. We believe we have emerged from this
effort as a market leader in quality and experience.
Our
marketing and sales strategy is to actively pursue the following
market segments:
Lift Equipment - Material
Handling Equipment: The advantage of the lift equipment
market is that it is an indispensable piece of equipment in
manufacturing and warehousing operations. Lift equipment vehicles
are not new technology and don’t require new testing which
can cause delays in product placement. The existing lift equipment
market uses lead-acid batteries, which is outdated technology and
can lead to customer dissatisfaction with life cycles, performance,
and additional maintenance costs. The replacement of lead-acid
batteries with lithium cells dramatically extends the battery
system life, lowering the overall cost of ownership to a level
which makes lithium competitive with lead-acid in numerous
applications. We believe with marketing efforts we will be able to
reach larger target markets.
Ground Support
Equipment: Our products’ telematics, modularity,
longevity and low-cost solutions fit with airport equipment
solutions, commonly known as ground support equipment, operated by
all airlines to transport baggage and related cargo. These
applications are well suited to our modular and scalable pack
designs and benefit from our pack innovation derived from LiFT
Packs and the related harsh environments. We have conducted
successful pilot programs and plan to continue introduction of
these packs to a variety of customers, with expectations of
significant revenue opportunity in the coming year.
Military (Defense) and
Municipal: Our products’ longevity and easy
integration make it a fit for energy storage applications for both
the military and municipal markets. Although these markets have
longer integration timelines, we believe they represent potentially
significant additions to our revenue mix in future
periods.
Intellectual
Property
Our
success depends, at least in part, on our ability to protect our
core technology and intellectual property. To accomplish this, we
rely on a combination of patents pending, patent applications,
trade secrets, including know-how, employee and third party
nondisclosure agreements, copyright laws, trademarks, intellectual
property licenses and other contractual rights to establish and
protect our proprietary rights in our technology. In addition to
such factors as innovation, technological expertise and experienced
personnel, we believe that a strong patent position is important to
remain competitive.
As of
June 30, 2018, we have one issued patent and three trademark
registrations protecting the Flux Power name and logo. We intend to
file additional patent applications with respect to our technology
and to seek protection of our intellectual property internationally
in a broad range of areas. We do not know whether any of our
efforts will result in the issuance of patents or whether the
examination process will require us to narrow our claims. Even if
granted, there can be no assurance that these pending patent
applications will provide us with protection.
Government
Regulations
Product Safety
Regulations. Our products are subject to product safety
regulations by Federal, state, and local organizations.
Accordingly, we may be required, or may voluntarily determine to
obtain approval of our products from one or more of the
organizations engaged in regulating product safety. These approvals
could require significant time and resources from our technical
staff and, if redesign were necessary, could result in a delay in
the introduction of our products in various markets and
applications.
Environmental
Regulations. Federal, state, and local regulations impose
significant environmental requirements on the manufacture, storage,
transportation, and disposal of various components of advanced
energy storage systems. Although we believe that our operations are
in material compliance with current applicable environmental
regulations, there can be no assurance that changes in such laws
and regulations will not impose costly compliance requirements on
us or otherwise subject us to future liabilities.
Moreover, Federal,
state, and local governments may enact additional regulations
relating to the manufacture, storage, transportation, and disposal
of components of advanced energy storage systems. Compliance with
such additional regulations could require us to devote significant
time and resources and could adversely affect demand for our
products. There can be no assurance that additional or modified
regulations relating to the manufacture, storage, transportation,
and disposal of components of advanced energy systems will not be
imposed.
Occupational Safety and
Health Regulations. The California Division of Occupational
Safety and Health (“Cal/OSHA”) and other regulatory
agencies have jurisdiction over the operations of our Vista,
California facility. Because of the risks generally associated with
the assembly of advanced energy storage systems we expect rigorous
enforcement of applicable health and safety regulations. Frequent
audits by or changes, in the regulations issued by Cal/OSHA, or
other regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over our operations,
may cause unforeseen delays and require significant time and
resources from our technical staff.
Employees
As of
June 30, 2018, we had fifty-three (53) full-time employees. We
engage outside consultants for business development and operations
or other functions from time to time. None of our employees are
currently represented by a trade union.
Other
Information
Our
Internet address is www.fluxpwr.com. We make available free of
charge on our website our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments
to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or
15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after
we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Other than
the information expressly set forth in this annual report, the
information contained, or referred to, on our website is not part
of this annual report.
The
public may also read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at
the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE,
Washington, DC 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 also maintains a website at www.sec.gov
that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other
information regarding issuers, such as us, that file electronically
with the SEC.
Our
principal executive office is located at 985 Poinsettia Avenue,
Suite A, Vista, CA 92081. The telephone number at our principal
executive office is (760) 741-3589 (FLUX).
ITEM
1A - RISK FACTORS
An
investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You
should carefully consider the risks described below, together with
all of the other information included in this report, before making
an investment decision. If any of the following risks actually
occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations
could suffer. In that case, the trading price of our common stock
could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. You
should read the section entitled “Special Note Regarding
Forward Looking Statements” above for a discussion of what
types of statements are forward-looking statements, as well as the
significance of such statements in the context of this
report.
Risk
Factors Relating to Our Business
Our independent auditors have expressed substantial doubt about our
ability to continue as a going concern.
In
their audit opinion issued in connection with our financial
statements as of June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017 and for the years
then ended, our independent registered public accounting firm
included a going concern explanatory paragraph which stated there
was substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern. We have prepared our financial statements on a
going concern basis that contemplates the realization of assets and
the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business
for the foreseeable future. Our financial statements do not include
any adjustments that would be necessary should we be unable to
continue as a going concern and, therefore, be required to
liquidate our assets and discharge our liabilities in other than
the normal course of business and at amounts different from those
reflected in our financial statements. If we are unable
to continue as a going concern, our stockholders may lose all or a
substantial portion or all of their investment.
We have a history of losses and negative working capital and
currently our lender has the right not to advance funds under our
credit facilities, and we will require additional funding to
support operations and provide working capital.
As of
June 30, 2018, we had a cash balance of $2,706,000 and an
accumulated deficit of $26,662,000. We have a history of losses and
have experienced a lack of revenue due to the time to launch our
revised business strategy. Despite an increase in our revenues of
$3,216,000 or 357%, our net loss of $6,965,000 represented an
increase of $2,530,000 or 57% in comparison to the year ended June
30, 2017. Based on our current and planned level of expenditures,
we estimate that total financing proceeds of approximately
$7,800,000 will be required to fund current and planned operations
for the twelve months following the date of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, September 26, 2018. The Company does not currently
believe that its existing cash resources are sufficient to meet its
anticipated needs during the next twelve months. Our
operations have been primarily funded through the sale of our
securities and borrowings under our credit facilities. Our
continued operations and growth are dependent on our ability to
complete equity financings, make borrowings under our credit
facilities and/or generate positive cash flows from operating
activities. We initiated a private placement in March 2018 and May
2018 to raise $4,000,000. As of June 28, 2018, a total of
$4,000,000 had been raised of which $3,700,000 was received in cash
by June 30, 2018 and the remaining $300,000 was received on July 2,
2018. Additionally, during fiscal 2018 we borrowed $2,790,000
under our existing related party credit facility with Esenjay. The
credit facility with Esenjay has a maximum borrowing amount of
$10,000,000, matures on January 31, 2019, is convertible at $0.60
per share of common stock and accrues interest at 8% (the
“Unrestricted Line of Credit”). Pursuant to a side
letter, Esenjay has agreed to limit its right of conversion under
the Unrestricted Line of Credit to such number of shares so that
upon conversion, if any, it will not cause the Company to exceed
its authorized number of shares of common stock. As of June 30,
2018, there was $2,025,000 available for future draws, subject to
the prior approval by Esenjay. Also, on March 20, 2018, Flux
Power entered into a credit facility agreement with Esenjay with a
maximum borrowing amount of $5,000,000. Proceeds from this May 20,
2018 credit facility are to be used to purchase inventory and
related operational expenses and accrue interest at a rate of 15%
per annum and matures on March 31, 2019 (the “Inventory Line
of Credit”). Funds totaling $2,405,000 were borrowed from
Esenjay since December 5, 2017 under the Inventory Line of Credit
resulting in an outstanding balance of $2,405,000 with $2,595,000
available for future draws subject to the prior approval by
Esenjay. We are pursuing additional sources of funding which could
include another private placement or additional debt funding. We
expect to cover our anticipated operating expenses through cash on
hand, collections on additional customer billings, borrowings under
our line of credit, and proceeds from the private placement of
equity securities. However, there is no guarantee we will be able
to obtain additional funds in the future if required or that funds
will be available on terms acceptable to us, or that shareholders
will not experience dilution as a result of funds raised through
the sale of securities. If such funds are not available, management
will be required to curtail its investments in additional sales and
marketing and product development resources and capital
expenditures, which may have a material adverse effect on our
future cash flows and results of operations, and its ability to
continue operating as a going concern.
Our level of indebtedness and an event of default under our
existing credit facility could adversely affect our business,
financial condition, results of operations or
liquidity.
We have
substantial indebtedness and have relied on our credit facilities
to provide working capital. As of September 26, 2018 we have an
outstanding balance of $7,975,000 under our existing Unrestricted
Line of Credit with Esenjay and $2,025,000 available for future
draws. In addition, we have and outstanding balance of $2,405,000
under our existing Inventory Line of Credit with Esenjay and
$2,595,000 available for future draws. However, our ability to
borrow under both facilities is at the discretion of Esenjay. Also,
Esenjay has no obligation to disburse such funds and has the right
not to advance funds under the line of credit. In addition, as a
secured party, upon an event of default, Esenjay will have a right
to the collateral granted to them under the line of
credit, and we may lose our ownership interest in the assets.
A loss of our collateral will have material adverse effect on
our operations, our business and financial
condition.
We have realigned our marketing focus to a smaller number of
products and selling to customers that do not require extensive
product development.
Since
2010, we have been focused on providing customized solutions to
larger OEM customers. Recent experience has shown that we
could achieve higher shorter-term revenue by focusing on a smaller
number of products and selling to customers that do not require
extensive and lengthy product development and negotiation periods.
As a response, we have determined to narrow our focus to product
segments including “lift equipment” and related
verticals. We feel that we are well positioned to address these
markets, which include applications such as industrial electric
vehicles like lift equipment and airport ground support equipment
However, we cannot guarantee that we will be successful in
transitioning companies in these segments from legacy lead-acid
technologies to our advanced energy storage solutions.
Our success depends on the success of manufacturers of the end
applications that use our battery products and BMS.
Because
our products are designed to be used in other products such as lift
equipment, our success depends on whether end application
manufacturers and their end dealers will incorporate our battery
products and BMS in their products. Although we strive to produce
high quality battery products and BMS, there is no guarantee that
end application manufacturers will accept our products. Our failure
to gain acceptance of our products from these manufacturers could
result in a material adverse effect on our results of
operations.
Additionally, even
if a manufacturer or their equipment dealers decide to use our
batteries, the manufacturer may not be able to market and sell its
products successfully. The manufacturer’s inability to market
and sell its products successfully could materially and adversely
affect our business and prospects because this manufacturer may not
order new products from us. Therefore, our business, financial
condition, results of operations and future success would be
materially and adversely affected.
Lithium-ion battery modules in the marketplace have been observed
to catch fire or vent smoke and flame, and such events have raised
concerns over the use of large format high-power
batteries.
We sell
and supply large format high-power lithium based battery modules
for industrial equipment and we intend to supply these lithium
packs for industrial applications. Historically, lithium-ion
batteries in laptops and cellphones have been reported to catch
fire or vent smoke and flames, and more recently, news have been
reported that several electric vehicles that use high-power
lithium-ion batteries have caught on fire which trigger
investigation as to the cause of the fires. As such, any adverse
publicity and issues as to the use of high-power batteries in
automotive or lift equipment applications will affect our business
and prospects since we sell and supply large format high-power
lithium based battery packs for industrial applications. In
addition, any failure of our battery modules may cause damage to
the industrial equipment or lead to personal injury or death and
may subject us to lawsuits. We may have to recall our battery
modules, which would be time consuming and
expensive.
Current economic conditions may adversely affect consumer spending
and the overall general health of our retail customers, which, in
turn, may adversely affect our financial condition, results of
operations and cash resources.
Uncertainty about
the current and future global economic conditions may cause our
customers to defer purchases or cancel purchase orders for our
products in response to tighter credit, decreased cash availability
and weakened consumer confidence. Our financial success is
sensitive to changes in general economic conditions, both globally
and nationally. Recessionary economic cycles, higher interest
borrowing rates, higher fuel and other energy costs, inflation,
increases in commodity prices, higher levels of unemployment,
higher consumer debt levels, higher tax rates and other changes in
tax laws or other economic factors that may affect consumer
spending or buying habits could continue to adversely affect the
demand for our products. In addition, a number of our customers may
be impacted by the significant decrease in available credit that
has resulted from the current financial crisis. If credit pressures
or other financial difficulties result in insolvency for our
customers it could adversely impact our financial results. There
can be no assurances that government and consumer responses to the
disruptions in the financial markets will restore consumer
confidence.
We are dependent on a limited number of suppliers for our battery
cells, and the inability of these suppliers to continue to deliver,
or their refusal to deliver, our battery cells at prices and
volumes acceptable to us would have a material adverse effect on
our business, prospects and operating results.
Our
battery cells, which are an integral part of our battery products
and systems, are currently sourced from one manufacturer, which is
located in China and has distribution in the United States. While
we obtain components for our products and systems from multiple
sources whenever possible, we have spent a great deal of time in
developing and testing our battery cells that we receive from this
manufacturer. We refer to the battery cell supplier as our limited
source supplier. To date we have no qualified alternative sources
for our battery cells although we research and assess cells from
other suppliers on an ongoing basis. We generally do not maintain
long-term agreements with our limited source suppliers. While we
believe that we will be able to establish an additional supplier
relationship for our battery cells, we may be unable to do so in
the short term or at all at prices, quality or costs that are
favorable to us.
Changes
in business conditions, wars, governmental changes and other
factors beyond our control or which we do not presently anticipate,
could also affect our suppliers’ ability to deliver
components to us on a timely basis. Furthermore, if we experience
significant increased demand, or need to replace our existing
suppliers, there can be no assurance that additional supplies of
component parts will be available when required on terms that are
favorable to us, at all, or that any supplier would allocate
sufficient supplies to us in order to meet our requirements or fill
our orders in a timely manner. In the past, we have replaced
certain suppliers because of their failure to provide components
that met our quality control standards. The loss of any limited
source supplier or the disruption in the supply of components from
these suppliers could lead to delays in the deliveries of our
battery products and systems to our customers, which could hurt our
relationships with our customers and also materially adversely
affect our business, prospects and operating results.
Increases in costs, disruption of supply or shortage of raw
materials, in particular lithium-iron phosphate cells, could harm
our business.
We may
experience increases in the costs or a sustained interruption in
the supply or shortage of raw materials. Any such increase or
supply interruption could materially negatively impact our
business, prospects, financial condition and operating results. For
instance, we are exposed to multiple risks relating to price
fluctuations for lithium-iron phosphate cells.
These
risks include:
●
the
inability or unwillingness of current battery manufacturers to
supply the number of lithium-iron phosphate cells required to
support our sales as demand for such rechargeable battery cells
increases;
●
disruption
in the supply of cells due to quality issues or recalls by the
battery cell manufacturers; and
●
an
increase in the cost of raw materials, such as iron and phosphate,
used in lithium-iron phosphate cells.
We may be unable to successfully execute our long-term growth
strategy or increase our current revenue levels.
We can
provide no assurance that our revenues will grow. Our ability to
maintain our revenue levels or to grow in the future depends upon,
among other things, adequate capital to support current operations
and the continued success of our efforts to maintain our brand
image and bring new products to market and our ability to expand
within our current distribution channels.
Our success is highly dependent on continually developing new and
advanced products, technologies, and processes and failure to do so
may cause us to lose our competitiveness in the battery industry
and may cause our profits to decline.
To
remain competitive in the battery industry, it is important to
continually develop new and advanced products, technologies, and
processes. There is no assurance that competitors’ new
products, technologies, and processes will not render our existing
products obsolete or non-competitive. Alternately, changes in
legislative, regulatory or industry requirements or in competitive
technologies may render certain of our products obsolete or less
attractive. Our competitiveness in the renewable battery market
therefore relies upon our ability to enhance our current products,
introduce new products, and develop and implement new technologies
and processes. Our battery system predominately uses lithium-iron
phosphate cells. If our competitors develop alternative products
with more enhanced features than our battery system, our financial
condition and results of operations would be materially and
adversely affected.
The
research and development of new products and technologies is costly
and time consuming, and there are no assurances that our research
and development of new products will be either successful or
completed within anticipated timeframes, if at all. Our failure to
technologically evolve and/or develop new or enhanced products may
cause us to lose competitiveness in the battery market. In
addition, in order to compete effectively in the renewable battery
industry, we must be able to launch new products to meet our
customers’ demands in a timely manner. However, we cannot
provide assurance that we will be able to install and certify any
equipment needed to produce new products in a timely manner, or
that the transitioning of our manufacturing facility and resources
to full production under any new product programs will not impact
production rates or other operational efficiency measures at our
manufacturing facility. In addition, new product introductions and
applications are risky, and may suffer from a lack of market
acceptance, delays in related product development and failure of
new products to operate properly. Any failure by us to successfully
launch new products, or a failure by our customers to accept such
products, could adversely affect our results.
We have historically
depended on a limited number of customers for a significant portion
of our revenues and this dependence is likely to
continue.
We are
dependent on one core technology and product category and limited
products to generate revenues. We cannot provide assurance that
these or other future products will achieve customer acceptance to
attain a level of sales to support our operating costs.
Historically the vast majority of our product sales were generated
from a small number of customers, however we are concentrating on
increasing our customer base in the lift equipment market to expand
our product placement. We currently do not have long-term
agreements with any of our customers. Future agreements with
respect to pricing, returns, promotions, among other things, are
subject to periodic negotiation with each customer. No assurance
can be given that current customers will continue to do business
with us. The loss of any of our significant customers will have a
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations,
financial condition and liquidity. In addition, the uncertainty of
product orders can make it difficult to forecast our sales and
allocate our resources in a manner consistent with actual sales,
and our expense levels are based in part on our expectations of
future sales. If our expectations regarding future sales are
inaccurate, we may be unable to reduce costs in a timely manner to
adjust for sales shortfalls.
Our business will be adversely affected if we are unable to protect
our intellectual property rights from unauthorized use or
infringement by third parties.
Any
failure to protect our proprietary rights adequately could result
in our competitors offering similar products, potentially resulting
in the loss of some of our competitive advantage and a decrease in
our revenue, which would adversely affect our business, prospects,
financial condition and operating results. Our success depends, at
least in part, on our ability to protect our core technology and
intellectual property. To accomplish this, we rely on a combination
of patents, patent applications, trade secrets, including know-how,
employee and third party nondisclosure agreements, copyright laws,
trademarks, intellectual property licenses and other contractual
rights to establish and protect our proprietary rights in our
technology.
The protection provided by the patent laws is and will be important
to our future opportunities. However, such patents and agreements
and various other measures we take to protect our intellectual
property from use by others may not be effective for various
reasons, including the following:
●
the
patents we have been granted may be challenged, invalidated or
circumvented because of the pre-existence of similar patented or
unpatented intellectual property rights or for other
reasons;
●
the
costs associated with enforcing patents, confidentiality and
invention agreements or other intellectual property rights may make
aggressive enforcement impracticable; and
●
current
and future competitors may independently develop similar technology
and/or duplicate our systems in a way that circumvents our
patents.
Our patent applications may not result in issued patents, which may
have a material adverse effect on our ability to prevent others
from commercially exploiting products similar to ours.
Our
patent applications may not result in issued patents, which may
have a material adverse effect on our ability to prevent others
from commercially exploiting products similar to ours.
We
cannot be certain that we are the first creator of inventions
covered by pending patent applications or the first to file patent
applications on these inventions, nor can we be certain that our
pending patent applications will result in issued patents or that
any of our issued patents will afford protection against a
competitor. In addition, patent applications that we intend to file
in foreign countries are subject to laws, rules and procedures that
differ from those of the United States, and thus we cannot be
certain that foreign patent applications related to issue United
States patents will be issued. Furthermore, if these patent
applications issue, some foreign countries provide significantly
less effective patent enforcement than in the United
States.
The
status of patents involves complex legal and factual questions and
the breadth of claims allowed is uncertain. As a result, we cannot
be certain that the patent applications that we file will result in
patents being issued, or that our patents and any patents that may
be issued to us in the near future will afford protection against
competitors with similar technology. In addition, patents issued to
us may be infringed upon or designed around by others and others
may obtain patents that we need to license or design around, either
of which would increase costs and may adversely affect our
business, prospects, financial condition and operating
results.
We rely on trade secret protections through confidentiality
agreements with our employees, customers and other parties; the
breach of such agreements could adversely affect our business and
results of operations.
We rely
on trade secrets, which we seek to protect, in part, through
confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with our employees,
customers and other parties. There can be no assurance that these
agreements will not be breached, that we would have adequate
remedies for any such breach or that our trade secrets will not
otherwise become known to or independently developed by
competitors. To the extent that consultants, key employees or other
third parties apply technological information independently
developed by them or by others to our proposed projects, disputes
may arise as to the proprietary rights to such information that may
not be resolved in our favor. We may be involved from time to time
in litigation to determine the enforceability, scope and validity
of our proprietary rights. Any such litigation could result in
substantial cost and diversion of effort by our management and
technical personnel.
Our production capacity might not be able to meet with growing
market demand or changing market conditions.
We
cannot give assurance that our production capacity will be able to
meet our obligations and the growing market demand for our products
in the future. Furthermore, we may not be able to expand our
production capacity in response to the changing market conditions.
If we fail to meet demand from our customers, we may lose our
market share.
Our business depends substantially on the continuing efforts of the
members of our senior management team, and our business may be
severely disrupted if we lose their services.
We
believe that our success is largely dependent upon the continued
service of the members of our senior management team, who are
critical to establishing our corporate strategies and focus, and
ensuring our continued growth. Our continued success will depend on
our ability to attract and retain a qualified and competent
management team in order to manage our existing operations and
support our expansion plans. Although we are not aware of any
change, if any of the members of our senior management team are
unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions, we may
not be able to replace them readily. Therefore, our business may be
severely disrupted, and we may incur additional expenses to recruit
and retain their replacement. In addition, if any of the members of
our senior management team joins a competitor or forms a competing
company, we may lose some of our customers.
Workforce reductions may impair our ability to comply with legal
and regulatory requirements as a Public Company.
There
can be no assurance that our management team will be able to
implement and affect programs and policies in an effective and
timely manner especially if subject to workforce reductions, that
adequately respond to increased legal, regulatory compliance and
reporting requirements imposed by such laws and regulations. Our
failure to comply with such laws and regulations could lead to the
imposition of fines and penalties and further result in the
deterioration of our business.
Compliance with changing regulations concerning corporate
governance and public disclosure may result in additional
expenses.
There
have been changing laws, regulations and standards relating to
corporate governance and public disclosure, including the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”), new
regulations promulgated by the SEC and rules promulgated by the
national securities exchanges. These new or changed laws,
regulations and standards are subject to varying interpretations in
many cases due to their lack of specificity, and, as a result,
their application in practice may evolve over time as new guidance
is provided by regulatory and governing bodies, which could result
in continuing uncertainty regarding compliance matters and higher
costs necessitated by ongoing revisions to disclosure and
governance practices. As a result, our efforts to comply with
evolving laws, regulations and standards are likely to continue to
result in increased general and administrative expenses and a
diversion of management time and attention from revenue-generating
activities to compliance activities. Members of our Board of
Directors and our chief executive officer and chief financial
officer could face an increased risk of personal liability in
connection with the performance of their duties. As a result, we
may have difficulty attracting and retaining qualified directors
and executive officers, which could harm our business. If the
actions we take in our efforts to comply with new or changed laws,
regulations and standards differ from the actions intended by
regulatory or governing bodies, we could be subject to liability
under applicable laws or our reputation may be harmed.
In
addition, Sarbanes-Oxley specifically requires, among other things,
that we maintain effective internal controls for financial
reporting and disclosure of controls and procedures. In particular,
we must perform system and process evaluation and testing of our
internal controls over financial reporting to allow management to
report on the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial
reporting, as required by Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley. Our
testing, or the subsequent testing by our independent registered
public accounting firm, when required, may reveal deficiencies in
our internal controls over financial reporting that are deemed to
be material weaknesses. Our compliance with Section 404 will
require that we incur substantial accounting expense and expend
significant management efforts. We currently do not have an
internal audit group, and we will need to hire additional
accounting and financial staff with appropriate public company
experience and technical accounting knowledge. Moreover, if we are
not able to comply with the requirements of Section 404 in a
timely manner, or if we or our independent registered public
accounting firm identifies deficiencies in our internal controls
over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses,
the market price of our stock could decline, and we could be
subject to sanctions or investigations by the SEC or other
regulatory authorities, which would require additional financial
and management resources.
We may be required to obtain the approval of various government
agencies to market our products.
Our
products are subject to product safety regulations by Federal,
state, and local organizations. Accordingly, we may be required, or
may voluntarily determine to, obtain approval of our products from
one or more of the organizations engaged in regulating product
safety. These approvals could require significant time and
resources from our technical staff, and, if redesign were
necessary, could result in a delay in the introduction of our
products in various markets and applications. There can be no
assurance that we will obtain any or all of the approvals that may
be required to market our products.
We may face significant costs relating to environmental
regulations.
Federal, state, and
local regulations impose significant environmental requirements on
the manufacture, storage, transportation, and disposal of various
components of advanced energy storage systems. Although we believe
that our operations are in material compliance with current
applicable environmental regulations, there can be no assurance
that changes in such laws and regulations will not impose costly
compliance requirements on us or otherwise subject us to future
liabilities. Moreover, Federal, state, and local governments may
enact additional regulations relating to the manufacture, storage,
transportation, and disposal of components of advanced energy
storage systems. Compliance with such additional regulations could
require us to devote significant time and resources and could
adversely affect demand for our products. There can be no assurance
that additional or modified regulations relating to the
manufacture, storage, transportation, and disposal of components of
advanced energy systems will not be imposed.
We may face significant costs relating to Occupational Safety and
Health Regulations
The
California Division of Occupational Safety and Health
(“Cal/OSHA”) and other regulatory agencies have
jurisdiction over the operations of our Vista, California facility.
Because of the risks generally associated with the assembly of
advanced energy storage systems, we expect rigorous enforcement of
applicable health and safety regulations. Frequent audits by or
changes in the regulations issued by Cal/OSHA, or other regulatory
agencies with jurisdiction over our operations, may cause
unforeseen delays and require significant time and resources from
our technical staff.
Risks
Related to Our Common Stock and Market
The market price of our common stock can become volatile, leading
to the possibility of its value being depressed at a time when you
may want to sell your holdings.
The
market price of our common stock can become volatile. Numerous
factors, many of which are beyond our control, may cause the market
price of our common stock to fluctuate significantly. These factors
include:
●
our
earnings releases, actual or anticipated changes in our earnings,
fluctuations in our operating results or our failure to meet the
expectations of financial market analysts and
investors;
●
changes
in financial estimates by us or by any securities analysts who
might cover our stock;
●
speculation
about our business in the press or the investment
community;
●
significant
developments relating to our relationships with our customers or
suppliers;
●
stock
market price and volume fluctuations of other publicly traded
companies and, in particular, those that are in our
industry;
●
limited
“public float” in the hands of a small number of
persons whose sales or lack of sales could result in positive or
negative pricing pressure on the market price for our common
stock;
●
customer
demand for our products;
●
investor
perceptions of our industry in general and our Company in
particular;
●
general
economic conditions and trends;
●
announcements
by us or our competitors of new products, significant acquisitions,
strategic partnerships or divestitures;
●
changes
in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretation or
principles;
●
loss
of external funding sources;
●
sales
of our common stock, including sales by our directors, officers or
significant stockholders; and
●
additions
or departures of key personnel.
The ownership of our stock is highly concentrated in our
management, and we have one controlling stockholder.
As
of September 26, 2018, our present directors and executive
officers, and their respective affiliates beneficially owned
approximately 75.0% of our outstanding common stock, including
common shares underlying options, warrants and convertible debt
that were exercisable or convertible or which would become
exercisable or convertible within 60 days. More specifically,
Michael Johnson, our director and beneficial owner of Esenjay,
beneficially owns approximately 67.5% of such outstanding common
stock. As a result of their ownership, our directors and
executive officers and their respective affiliates collectively,
and Esenjay, individually, are able to significantly influence all
matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of
directors and approval of significant corporate
transactions. This concentration of ownership may also
have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in
control.
We do not intend to pay dividends on shares of our common stock for
the foreseeable future.
We have
never declared or paid any cash dividends on shares of our common
stock. We intend to retain any future earnings to fund the
operation and expansion of our business and, therefore, we do not
anticipate paying cash dividends on shares of our common stock in
the foreseeable future.
Our common stock is illiquid and this low trading volume may
adversely affect the price of our common stock.
Our
common stock currently is quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol
“FLUX.” However, with limited trading history, a
trading market that does not represent an “established
trading market,” a limited current public float, volatility
in the bid and asked prices and the fact that our common stock is
very thinly traded, you could lose all or a substantial portion of
your funds if you make an investment in us. In addition, potential
dilutive effects of future sales of shares of common stock by us
and our shareholders, and subsequent sale of common stock by the
holders of warrants and options, could have an adverse effect on
the price of our securities, which could hinder our ability to
raise additional capital to fully implement our business, operating
and development plans.
Penny stock regulations affect our stock price, which may make it
more difficult for investors to sell their stock.
Broker-dealer
practices in connection with transactions in “penny
stocks” are regulated by certain penny stock rules adopted by
the SEC. Penny stocks generally are equity securities with a price
per share of less than $5.00 (other than securities registered on
certain national securities exchanges or quoted on the NASDAQ Stock
Market, provided that current price and volume information with
respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the
exchange or system). The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer,
prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from
the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that
provides information about penny stocks and the risks in the penny
stock market. The broker-dealer must also provide the customer with
current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the
compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the
transaction, and monthly account statements showing the market
value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. In
addition, the penny stock rules generally require that prior to a
transaction in a penny stock the broker-dealer make a special
written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment
for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written
agreement to the transaction. These disclosure requirements may
have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the
secondary market for a stock that becomes subject to the penny
stock rules. Our securities are subject to the penny stock rules,
and investors may find it more difficult to sell their
securities.
Preferred Stock may be issued under our Articles of
Incorporation.
Our
Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of up to 5,000,000
shares of preferred stock. The preferred stock may be issued in one
or more series, the terms of which may be determined at the time of
issuance. These terms may include voting rights including the right
to vote as a series on particular matters, preferences as to
dividends and liquidation, conversion rights, redemption rights and
sinking fund provisions. The issuance of any preferred stock could
diminish the rights of holders of our common stock, and therefore
could reduce the value of such common stock.
We were a “shell company” and are subject to additional
restrictions under Rule 144 on resales of our Restricted
Securities.
The
following is a quotation from subparagraph (i)(B)(2) of Rule 144:
“Notwithstanding paragraph (i)(1), if the issuer of the
securities previously had been an issuer described in paragraph
(i)(1)(i) but has ceased to be an issuer described in paragraph
(i)(1)(i); is subject to the reporting requirements of section 13
or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; has filed all reports and other
materials required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act, as applicable, during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the issue was required to file such
reports and materials), other than Form 8-K reports (§249.308
of this chapter); and has filed current “Form 10
information” with the Commission reflecting its status as an
entity that is no longer an issuer described in paragraph
(i)(1)(i), then those securities may be sold subject to the
requirements of this section after one year has elapsed from the
date that the issuer filed “Form 10 information” with
the Commission.” As a “shell company” immediately
prior to the Reverse Acquisition, we are subject to additional
restrictions under Rule 144 which provides that no sales of our
restricted securities could be sold until we have complied with
subparagraph (i)(B)(2) of Rule 144.
ITEM
1B - UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM
2 - PROPERTIES
The
Company’s corporate headquarters totals 22,054 square feet
and is located in Vista, California. Effective February
25, 2014, the Company entered into a two-year lease agreement for
this facility with average monthly rent payments of approximately
$12,000 per month and paid a security deposit of $25,000, or
approximately 2 months of rent. Our lease was subsequently amended
resulting in average rent expense of $14,000 per month and expiring
on May 31, 2018. A third amendment to the lease in May 2018
extended the lease to May 31, 2019 with an average rent expense of
approximately $15,000 per month.
The
Company also subleases space to a related party, Epic Boats, on a
month-to-month basis at a rate of 10% of lease
expense.
Total
rent expense was $160,000 and $140,000 for the years ended June 30,
2018 and 2017, respectively, net of sublease income.
ITEM
3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From
time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal
proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business.
However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and an
adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to
time that may harm our business. To the best knowledge of
management, there are no material legal proceedings pending against
the Company.
ITEM 4 - MINE SAFETY
DISCLOSURES
Not
applicable.
PART
II
ITEM 5
- MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market
Data
Our
common stock is quoted on the OTCQB under the stock symbol
“FLUX.” The following table sets forth the range of the
high and low prices for our common stock during each quarter for
the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018, as set forth below,
which has been adjusted retroactively to reflect the 1 for 10
reverse stock split, effective August 10, 2017. Such
prices do not represent actual transactions, and do not include
retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions.
|
|
|
Fiscal
year ended June 30, 2018
|
|
|
First
quarter
|
$1.00
|
$0.39
|
Second
quarter
|
$0.63
|
$0.14
|
Third
quarter
|
$0.52
|
$0.35
|
Fourth
quarter
|
$3.35
|
$0.44
|
|
|
|
Fiscal
year ended June 30, 2017
|
|
|
First
quarter
|
$0.50
|
$0.38
|
Second
quarter
|
$0.42
|
$0.15
|
Third
quarter
|
$0.55
|
$0.33
|
Fourth
quarter
|
$0.50
|
$0.24
|
Stockholders
The
approximate number of record holders of our common stock as of
September 26, 2018 was 1,385, based on information provided by our
transfer agent. The foregoing number of record holders does not
include an unknown number of stockholders who hold their stock in
“street name.”
Recent
Sales of Unregistered Securities
None
that have not been previously reported.
Purchases
of Equity Securities
We have
never repurchased any of our equity securities.
Dividends
The
Company did not declare or pay dividends on its common stock during
fiscal years 2018 and 2017 and we presently do not expect to
declare or pay such dividends in the foreseeable future and expect
to reinvest all undistributed earnings to expand our operations,
which the management believes would be of the most benefit to our
shareholders. The declaration of dividends, if any, will be subject
to the discretion of our Board of Directors, which may consider
such factors as our results of operations, financial condition,
capital needs and acquisition strategy, among others.
Equity
Compensation Plan Information
Information for our
equity compensation plans in effect as of June 30, 2018 is as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
|
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
|
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column a)
|
Equity compensation plans approved by security
holders(1)
|
3,165,000
|
0.76
|
6,835,000
|
Equity compensation plans not approved by security
holders(2)
|
379,000
|
1.43
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
3,544,000
|
0.74
|
6,835,000
|
(1)
No
incentive stock options were granted under our 2014 Stock Option
Plan (“2014 Option Plan”) during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2017. An additional 2,118,000 incentive stock options
(“ISO”) and 807,000 non-qualified stock options
(“NQSO”) of the Company’s common stock was
granted under the 2014 Option Plan during the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2018. The 2014 Option Plan was approved February 17, 2015
and was amended on October 25, 2017.
(2)
Consists of 72,000
options granted under the 2010 Stock Option Plan (“2010
Option Plan”) and assumed by the Company in a Reverse
Acquisition. An additional 307,000 non-qualified options were
issued for a total outstanding at June 30, 2018 of
379,000.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
Common Stock
We are
authorized to issue up to 300,000,000 shares of common stock, par
value $0.001 per share. Each outstanding share of common stock
entitles the holder thereof to one vote per share on all
matters.
On
August 10, 2017, we filed a certificate of amendment to our
articles of incorporation with the State of Nevada effectuating a
reverse split of the Company’s common stock at a ratio of 1
for 10 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock
Split became effective in the State of Nevada on August 18, 2017.
Michael Johnson, our director and beneficial owner of Esenjay,
owning a majority of our issued and outstanding common stock
approved the Reverse Stock Split on July 7, 2017.
In
connection with the Reverse Stock Split, proportionate adjustments
have been made to the per share exercise price and the number of
shares issuable upon the exercise or conversion of all outstanding
options, warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities entitling
the holders to purchase, exchange for, or convert into, shares of
common stock. All references to shares of common stock and
per share data for all periods presented in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K and the accompanying consolidated financial statements
and notes thereto contained have been adjusted to reflect the
Reverse Stock Split on a retroactive basis.
Our
bylaws provide that any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors
may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
remaining directors though less than a quorum of the Board of
Directors. The holders of shares of our common stock are entitled
to dividends out of funds legally available when and as declared by
our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors has never declared a
dividend and does not anticipate declaring a dividend in the
foreseeable future. Should we decide in the future to pay
dividends, as a holding company, our ability to do so and meet
other obligations depends upon the receipt of dividends or other
payments from our operating subsidiary and other holdings and
investments. In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or
winding up, holders of our common stock are entitled to receive,
ratably, the net assets available to stockholders after payment of
all creditors.
To the
extent that additional shares of our common stock are issued, the
relative interests of existing stockholders will be
diluted.
Preferred Stock
We may
issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value of
$0.001 in one or more classes or series within a class pursuant to
our Articles of Incorporation. There are currently no shares of
preferred stock issued and outstanding.
ITEM
6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
As a
Smaller Reporting Company as defined by Rule12b-2 of the Exchange
Act and in item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K, we are electing scaled
disclosure reporting obligations and therefore are not required to
provide the information requested by this Item.
ITEM
7 - MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The
following discussion and analysis provides information which
management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding
of the Company’s results of operations and financial
condition. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the
Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
Some of
the statements contained in the following discussion of the
Company’s financial condition and results of operations refer
to future expectations or include other
“forward-looking” information. Those statements are
subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated by these statements. The forward-looking information
is based on various factors and was derived from numerous
assumptions. See “Special Note regarding Forward Looking
Statements” included in this Report on Form 10-K for a
discussion of factors to be considered when evaluating
forward-looking information detailed below. These factors could
cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward
looking statements.
Overview
We
design, develop and sell rechargeable lithium-ion energy storage
systems for industrial applications, such as, electric fork lifts
and airport ground support equipment. We have structured our
business around our BMS which provides three critical functions to
our battery systems: cell balancing, monitoring and error
reporting. Using our proprietary management technology, we are able
to offer complete integrated energy storage solutions or custom
modular standalone systems to our customers. We have also developed
a suite of complementary technologies and products that accompany
our core products.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our
discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations are based upon our Financial Statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The
preparation of these financial statements requires us to make
estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and the related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate
our estimates based on its historical experience and on various
other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making
judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that
are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may
differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions.
We
believe the following critical accounting policies and estimates
affect the preparation of our financial statements:
Accounts Receivable
Accounts
receivable are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. The
Company has not experienced collections issues related to its
accounts receivable and has not recorded an allowance for doubtful
accounts during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2018 and
2017.
Inventories
Inventories consist
primarily of battery management systems and the related
subcomponents, and are stated at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out) or net realizable value. The Company evaluates
inventories to determine if write-downs are necessary due to
obsolescence or if the inventory levels are in excess of
anticipated demand at market value based on consideration of
historical sales and product development plans. The Company
recorded an adjustment related to obsolete inventory in the amount
of approximately $27,000 and $56,000 during the years ended June
30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
We
reviewed our inventory valuation with regards to our gross loss for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. The gross loss was due to
factors related to new product launch of the GSE packs, such as low
volume, early higher cost designs, and limited sourcing as we have
seen with the launch of the LiFT Packs. As sales volumes rise we
are seeing increased margins. As such, we do not believe the gross
loss would require any write-downs to inventory on
hand.
Revenue Recognition
The
Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, price is fixed or
determinable, and collectability of the selling price is reasonably
assured. Delivery occurs when risk of loss is passed to the
customer, as specified by the terms of the applicable customer
agreements. When a product is sold on consignment, the item remains
in our inventory and revenue is not recognized until the product is
ultimately sold to the end user. When a right of return exists,
contractually or implied, the Company recognizes revenue when the
product is sold through to the end user. As of June 30, 2018 and
2017, the Company did not have any deferred revenue.
Product Warranties
The
Company evaluates its exposure to product warranty obligations
based on historical experience. Our products, primarily lift
equipment packs, are warrantied for five years unless modified by a
separate agreement. As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company
carried warranty liability of approximately $158,000 and $85,000,
respectively, which is included in accrued expenses on the
Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The
Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to
cash flow, market, or foreign currency risk.
Stock-based Compensation
Pursuant to the
provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) Topic No. 718-10, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which
establishes accounting for equity instruments exchanged for
employee service, we utilize the Black-Scholes option pricing model
to estimate the fair value of employee stock option awards at the
date of grant, which requires the input of highly subjective
assumptions, including expected volatility and expected life.
Changes in these inputs and assumptions can materially affect the
measure of estimated fair value of our share-based compensation.
These assumptions are subjective and generally require significant
analysis and judgment to develop. When estimating fair value, some
of the assumptions will be based on, or determined from, external
data and other assumptions may be derived from our historical
experience with stock-based payment arrangements. The appropriate
weight to place on historical experience is a matter of judgment,
based on relevant facts and circumstances.
Common
stock or equity instruments such as warrants issued for services to
non-employees are valued at their estimated fair value at the
measurement date (the date when a firm commitment for performance
of the services is reached, typically the date of issuance, or when
performance is complete). If the total value exceeds the par value
of the stock issued, the value in excess of the par value is added
to the additional paid-in-capital.
Segment
and Related Information
We
operate as a single reportable segment.
Comparison
of Results of Operations
The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with our
financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in
this Annual Report.
The
following table represents our statement of operations for the
years ended June 30, 2018 (“Fiscal 2018”) and June 30,
2017 (“Fiscal 2017”).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
$4,118,000
|
100%
|
$902,000
|
100%
|
Cost
of goods sold
|
4,913,000
|
119%
|
1,622,000
|
180%
|
Gross
loss
|
(795,000)
|
-19%
|
(720,000)
|
-80%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
Selling
and administrative expenses
|
3,462,000
|
84%
|
2,404,000
|
267%
|
Research
and development
|
1,956,000
|
47%
|
1,052,000
|
117%
|
Total
operating expenses
|
5,418,000
|
132%
|
3,456,000
|
384%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
loss
|
(6,213,000)
|
-151%
|
(4,176,000)
|
-464%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
Change
in fair value of derivative liabilities
|
-
|
0%
|
14,000
|
2%
|
Interest
expense, net
|
(752,000)
|
-18%
|
(273,000)
|
-30%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
$(6,965,000)
|
-169%
|
$(4,435,000)
|
-492%
|
Revenues
Our
product focus is primarily on lift equipment, reflecting our
current products for walkie pallet jacks and we have started
introducing higher capacity packs in the latter half of Fiscal 2018
for Class 1, 2, and 3 forklifts. We also are implementing a
strategy to expand on an opportunistic basis to adjacent
applications, including airport ground support equipment
(“GSE”). We feel that we are well positioned to address
these markets, which would utilize our modular and scalable battery
pack design and technology.
We
currently sell products primarily through a distribution network of
equipment dealers and battery distributors in North America. This
distribution network mostly sells to large company, national
accounts. However, we do sell certain battery packs directly to
other accounts including industrial equipment manufacturers and the
ultimate end-user.
Revenues for Fiscal
2018 increased $3,216,000 or 357%, compared to Fiscal 2017. This
increase in revenues during Fiscal 2018 was primarily attributable
to a major national account for orders beginning in November 2017.
Revenue increases also reflected a smaller mix of airport ground
support equipment for initial purchases by a large international
airport service company.
Cost of Sales
Cost of
sales for Fiscal 2018 increased $3,291,000 or 203%, compared to
Fiscal 2017. The increase in cost of sales was directly
attributable to the increase in revenues during Fiscal 2018. The
cost of materials per LiFT Pack in Fiscal 2018 decreased compared
to Fiscal 2017 as higher purchase quantities resulted in lower
costs of materials per pack. Despite the improvement in lower costs
per pack, we have continued to recognize a gross loss during Fiscal
2018 as we remain subject to low volume purchases, early higher
cost designs and limited sourcing related to our inventory
purchases. Warranty expense for Fiscal 2018 increased as a result
of the higher sales volume. As of June 30, 2018, we had
approximately $158,000 accrued for product warranty
liability.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling
and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and
personnel related expenses, stock-based compensation expense,
public company costs, consulting costs, professional fees and other
expenses. Such expenses for Fiscal 2018 increased $1,058,000 or
44%, compared to Fiscal 2017. The increase was for marketing to
promote the new products, additional payroll costs and stock based
compensation related to new employees, and additional legal fees
for capital raises.
Research and Development
Research and
development expenses for Fiscal 2018 increased $904,000 or 86%,
compared to Fiscal 2017. Such expenses consist primarily of
materials, supplies, salaries and personnel related expenses,
testing costs, consulting costs, and other expenses associated with
the continued development of our LiFT pack, as well as, research
into new product opportunities. The increase in expenses in Fiscal
2018 was primarily due to the development and implementation of the
higher capacity packs for Class 1, 2, and 3 forklifts. We
anticipate research and development expenses continuing to be a
significant portion of our expenses as we continue to develop and
add new and improved products to our product line-up.
Change in Fair Value of Derivative Liabilities
The
derivative liability was eliminated as of January 23, 2017
resulting in a Fiscal 2018 decrease of $14,000 or 100% compared to
Fiscal 2017 (see Note 7 to the audited consolidated financial
statements).
Interest Expense
Interest expense
for Fiscal 2018 increased $479,000 or 175%, compared to Fiscal 2017
and was primarily of interest expense related to our outstanding
lines of credit. On December 29, 2015, we entered into the Second
Amendment of our Unrestricted Line of Credit (see Note 6 to the
audited consolidated financial statements) which included, among
other provisions, the reduction in the conversion price of the
Unrestricted Line of Credit from $3.00 to $0.60 per share. The
estimated change in fair value of the conversion price of
approximately $310,000 was recorded as a deferred financing cost at
the date of the Second Amendment and was amortized over the then
remaining seven-month term of the amended Unrestricted Line of
Credit agreement. During Fiscal 2017 we recorded approximately
$44,000 of deferred financing amortization cost, which is included
in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations. Also included in Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017 was
interest expense of approximately $752,000 and $228,000,
respectively, related to our outstanding lines of credit and
deferred discount amortization (see Notes 6 and 7 to the audited
consolidated financial statements).
Net Loss
Net
loss during Fiscal 2018 increased $2,530,000 or 57%, compared to
Fiscal 2017. The increase is due primarily to increased selling,
administrative, and research and development expenses, as discussed
above.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Overview
As of
June 30, 2018, we had a cash balance of $2,706,000 and an
accumulated deficit of $26,662,000. We do not have sufficient
liquidity and capital resources to fund planned operations for the
twelve months following the date of this Annual Report. See
“Future Liquidity Needs” below.
Cash Flows
Operating Activities
Our
operating activities resulted in net cash used in operations of
$6,500,000 for Fiscal 2018, compared to net cash used in operations
of $5,698,000 for Fiscal 2017.
The net
cash used in operating activities for Fiscal 2018 reflects the net
loss of $6,965,000 for the period offset primarily by non-cash
items including depreciation, stock based compensation, stock
issued for services and the amortization of deferred financing
costs and debt discount, as well as, the purchase of inventory and
the payment of accounts payable and accrued interest.
The net
cash used in operating activities for Fiscal 2017 reflects the net
loss of $4,435,000 for the period offset primarily by non-cash
items including depreciation, stock based compensation, stock
issued for services, as well as, an increase in accounts receivable
and accrued interest.
Investing Activities
Net
cash used in investing activities for Fiscal 2018 and Fiscal 2017
totaled $85,000 and $53,000, respectively, which consisted
primarily of office and warehouse equipment purchases.
Financing Activities
Net
cash provided by financing activities during Fiscals 2018 and 2017
was $9,170,000 and $5,745,000, respectively. The increase in cash
provided by financing activities primarily results from the
borrowings from our lines of credit with Esenjay totaling
$5,195,000, as well as, proceeds from a $4,000,000 private
placement sale of common stock.
Future Liquidity Needs
We have
evaluated our expected cash requirements over the next twelve
months, which include, but are not limited to, investments in
additional sales and marketing and product development resources,
capital expenditures, and working capital requirements and have
determined that our existing cash resources are not sufficient to
meet our anticipated needs during the next twelve months, and that
additional financing is required to support current operations.
Based on our current and planned levels of expenditure, we estimate
that total financing proceeds of approximately $7,800,000 will be
required to fund current and planned operations for the twelve
months following the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K,
September 26, 2018. In addition, we anticipate that further
additional financing may be required to fund our business plan
subsequent to that date, until such time as revenues and related
cash flows become sufficient to support our operating
costs.
We
intend to continue to seek capital through the sale of equity
securities through private placements, in addition to utilizing our
existing Unrestricted Line of Credit and Inventory Line of Credit
with Esenjay. Esenjay is deemed to be a related party as Mr.
Michael Johnson, the beneficial owner and director of Esenjay, is a
current member of our board of directors and a major shareholder of
the Company. The Unrestricted Line of Credit bears interest at 8%
per annum, matures on January 31, 2019, and is convertible into
shares of common stock at $0.60 per share. Inventory Line of Credit
bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum and matures on March 31,
2019. Between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2018, we have borrowed an
aggregate of $14,130,000, of which $3,750,000 has been converted to
equity, pursuant to various credit facilities with Esenjay of which
the Unrestricted Line of Credit remains outstanding. As of June 30,
2018, the amount outstanding under the Unrestricted Line of Credit
was $7,975,000, with $2,025,000 available for future draws at
Esenjay’s discretion and the amount outstanding under the
Inventory Line of Credit was $2,405,000 with $2,595,000 available
for future draws at Esenjay’s discretion. Esenjay owns
approximately 52% of our issued and outstanding common stock as of
September 26, 2018.
During
Fiscal 2017 we received cash advances totaling $500,000 (the
“Advances”) from a shareholder (the
“Shareholder”). The Advances were received pursuant to
an oral agreement, whereby we agreed to accrue interest on the
Advances at 12% per annum. On April 27, 2017, we formalized the
oral agreement into a written Convertible Promissory Note (the
“Convertible Note”). Borrowings under the Convertible
Note accrue interest at 12% per annum, with all unpaid principal
and accrued interest due and payable on October 27, 2018. In
addition, at any time commencing on or after the date that is six
(6) months from the issue date, at the election of Shareholder, all
or any portion of the outstanding principal, accrued but unpaid
interest and/or late charges under the Convertible Note may be
converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a
conversion price of $1.20 per share; provided, however, the
Shareholder shall not have the right to convert any portion of the
Convertible Note to the extent that the Shareholder would
beneficially own in excess of 5% of the number of shares of common
stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance
of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the
Convertible Note.
In April
2016, our Board of Directors approved the private placement of up
to 77,500,000 shares of our common stock to select accredited
investors for a total amount of $3,100,000, or $0.40 per share of
common stock. On July 28, 2016, our Board of Directors increased
the aggregate amount offered to up to $4,000,000 and extended the
termination date to August 31, 2016 (the
“Offering”). As of August 31, 2017, a total
of 9,750,000 shares of common stock have been sold to ten (10)
accredited investors for a total aggregate offering amount of
$3,900,000 of which $2,125,000 was received in cash, $1,750,000 was
received in exchange of settlement of outstanding liabilities under
the Unrestricted Line of Credit with Esenjay, and $25,000 was
received in the form of settlement of accounts payable to a
vendor.
In
March 2018, our Board of Directors approved the private placement
of up to 5,714,286 shares of our common stock to select accredited
investors for a total amount of $4.0 million, or $0.70 per share of
common stock. A total of 1,142,857 shares of common stock to five
accredited investors, an aggregate gross proceeds of $800,000, was
raised with multiple closings as of May 11, 2018. The offering was
completed on May 11, 2018.
In May
2018, the board approved a new private placement limited to only
accredited investors pursuant to which it would raise up to
4,285,714 shares of common stock (or up to approximately $3.0
million) at $0.70 per share. This offering was completed as of June
30, 2018 and the Company issued an aggregate of 4,571,428 shares of
gross proceeds of $3.2 million under this offering. In connection
with the private placement, on June 21, 2018, an agreement was made
and entered into between Esenjay Investment, LLC and Cleveland
Capital LP and Cleveland Capital Management, LLC to incentivize the
investors to participate in this private placement such that,
Esenjay will convert at the conversion price of all of the then
remaining amounts outstanding under the Unrestricted Line of Credit
into shares of common stock of Flux in accordance with the terms of
the Unrestricted Line of Credit. Esenjay also agreed that it will
not, at any time from the date of the agreement, cause repayment of
any amounts outstanding under the Unrestricted Line of Credit in
cash or other immediately available funds. Cleveland Capital LP
will have the right of first refusal if Esenjay offers to sell any
of the related offered notes under the Unrestricted Line of
Credit.
Although management
believes that the additional required funding will be obtained,
there is no guarantee we will be able to obtain the additional
required funds in the future or that funds will be available on
terms acceptable to us. If such funds are not available, management
will be required to curtail its investments in additional sales and
marketing and product development resources, and capital
expenditures, which will have a material adverse effect on our
future cash flows and results of operations, and its ability to
continue operating as a going concern.
To the
extent that we raise additional funds by issuing equity or debt
securities, our shareholders may experience additional significant
dilution and such financing may involve restrictive covenants. To
the extent that we raise additional funds through collaboration and
licensing arrangements, it may be necessary to relinquish some
rights to our technologies or our product candidates, or grant
licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us. Such actions may
have a material adverse effect on our business.
Going Concern
During
Fiscal 2018, we incurred net losses from operations of $6,965,000
and have incurred an accumulated deficit of $26,662,000 as of June
30, 2018. In addition, as of June 30, 2018 we had limited available
cash balances and were in need of additional capital to fund
operations. In their report on the annual consolidated financial
statements for Fiscal 2018, our independent auditors included an
explanatory paragraph in which they expressed substantial doubt
regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is
dependent upon our ability to raise additional capital on a timely
basis until such time as revenues and related cash flows are
sufficient to fund our operations. Management’s plans are to
continue to seek funding, as necessary, through the sale of equity
securities through private placements, credit line extensions and
convertible debt placements.
The
issuance of additional equity securities by us could result in a
significant dilution in the equity interests of our current
stockholders. (See Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial
statements)
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
As of
June 30, 2018, we did not have any other relationships with
unconsolidated entities or financial partners, such as entities
often referred to as structured finance or special purpose
entities, which would have been established for the purpose of
facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually
narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not exposed to any
financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we
had engaged in such relationships.
Recent Accounting
Pronouncements
Recently
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In
August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15 regarding ASC topic
No. 205, Presentation of Financial
Statements - Going Concern. The standard requires all
companies to evaluate if conditions or events raise substantial
doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going
concern and requires different disclosure of items that raise
substantial doubt that are, or are not, alleviated as a result of
consideration of management’s plans. The new guidance is
effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016. We
adopted ASU No 2014-15 for Fiscal 2017 and have reflected the
required disclosures in the accompanying audited consolidated
financial statements.
In
March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation, (Topic
718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment
Accounting, which will simplify how companies account for
certain aspects of share-based payment awards to employees,
including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and
statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as, classification
in the statement of cash flows. This pronouncement is
effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and
interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted ASU No.
2016-09 for the year ended June 30, 2018 and is reflected in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In
August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)
Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,
which provides guidance on reducing the diversity in how certain
cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the
statement of cash flows. In addition to other specific cash flow
issues, ASU 2016-15 provides clarification on when an entity should
separate cash receipts and cash payments into more than one class
of cash flows and when an entity should classify those cash
receipts and payments into one class of cash flows on the basis of
predominance. The new guidance is effective for the fiscal years
beginning after December 31, 2017, and interim periods within those
fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted including an adoption in
an interim period. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have
a material impact on our consolidated financial
statements.
In
February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The amendments in
this ASU change the existing accounting standards for lease
accounting, including requiring lessees to recognize most leases on
their balance sheets and making targeted changes to lessor
accounting. The guidance is effective for the Company’s
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.
The new leases standard requires a modified retrospective
transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into
after, the date of initial application, with an option to use
certain transition relief. The adoption of this ASU is not expected
to have a material impact on our consolidated financial
statements.
In
2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards update 2014-09,
Revenue from Contracts with
Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 specifies
a comprehensive model to be used in accounting for revenue arising
from contracts with customers, and supersedes most of the current
revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance.
The FASB subsequently issued amendments to ASU No. 2014-09 that
have the same effective date and transition date. It applies to all
contracts with customers except those that are specifically within
the scope of other FASB topics, and certain of its provisions also
apply to transfers of nonfinancial assets, including in-substance
nonfinancial assets that are not an output of an entity’s
ordinary activities. The core principal of the model is that
revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services
to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which
the transferring entity expects to be entitled in exchange. To
apply the revenue model, an entity will: 1) identify the
contract(s) with a customer, 2) identify the performance
obligations in the contract, 3) determine the transaction price, 4)
allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in
the contract, and 5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity
satisfies a performance obligation. For public companies, ASU
2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods (including
interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after
December 15, 2017. Upon adoption, entities can choose to use either
a full retrospective or modified approach, as outlined in ASU
2014-09. As compared with current GAAP, ASU 2014-09 requires
significantly more disclosures about revenue recognition. These new
standards became effective for us on July 1, 2018, and will be
adopted using the modified retrospective method through a
cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of
that date, as applicable. Based on our assessment of the impact
that these new standards will have on our consolidated results of
operations, financial position and disclosures completed to date,
we have not identified any accounting changes that would materially
impact the amount of reported revenues with respect to our
revenues, or the timing of such revenues; however, certain changes
are required for financial statement disclosure
purposes.
ITEM
7A - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
The
Company is a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information
required under this item.
ITEM
8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The
financial statements required by this item begin on page F-1 with
the index to financial statements followed by the financial
statements.
ITEM
9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None
ITEM
9A - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under
the supervision and with the participation of our management,
including our principal executive officer and principal financial
officer, as of the end of the period covered by this report, we
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and
operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in
Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Act of 1934. Our
disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide
reasonable assurance that the information required to be included
in our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the
time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, relating to the
Company, including our consolidated subsidiaries, and was made
known to them by others within those entities, particularly during
the period when this report was being prepared. Based on the
management's assessment and review of our financial statements and
results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, we have concluded
that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective for
purposes stated above.
The
management of the Company is responsible for establishing and
maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. The
Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a
process designed under the supervision of the Company’s
principal executive officer and principal financial officer to
provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of the Company’s financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. Because of its inherent
limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not
prevent or detect misstatements. All internal control systems, no
matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore,
even those systems determined to be effective can provide only
reasonable assurances with respect to financial statement
preparation and presentation. Additionally, projections of any
evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the
risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or
procedures may deteriorate.
Management’s
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our
management of the Company is responsible for establishing and
maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as
such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the
Exchange Act. As of June 30, 2018 management assessed the
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting based on the criteria for effective internal
control over financial reporting established in “Internal
Control - Integrated Framework,” issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO
criteria). Based on the assessment, management determined that the
Company maintained effective internal control over financial
reporting as of June 30, 2018 based on the COSO
criteria.
This
Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report
of the Company’s independent registered public accounting
firm regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting, as such report is not required
due to the Company’s status as a smaller reporting
company.
Change
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There
have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over
financial reporting during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 that
have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect, the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting.
ITEM
9B - OTHER INFORMATION
On July
25, 2018, our Board of Directors granted Ronald F. Dutt, our chief
executive officer president, chief financial officer, and corporate
secretary, options to purchase 335,264 shares of our common stock
with an exercise price equal to $1.98 per share and will vest
quarterly over a two-year period following the date of grant and
expire on July 25, 2028. The exercise price is equal to the fair
market value of our common stock, which is $1.98 per share based on
our 30 day volume-weighted average price on July 25, 2018. The
options were issued under the 2014 Equity Incentive
Plan.
PART
III
ITEM
10 - DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
Directors,
Executive Officers and Significant Employees
Identification of Directors, Executive Officers and Significant
Employees
The
following table and text set forth the names and ages of our
current directors, executive officers and significant employees as
of the date of this report. Our Board of Directors is comprised of
only one class. All of the directors will serve until the next
annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are
elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, retirement,
resignation or removal. There are no family relationships among any
of the directors and executive officers. Our Board of Directors are
not paid for their service.
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Position
|
Christopher
L. Anthony
|
|
42
|
|
Chairman
|
Ronald
F. Dutt
|
|
71
|
|
Director, Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial
Officer, and Corporate Secretary
|
Jonathan
A. Berry
|
|
50
|
|
Chief Operating Officer
|
Michael
Johnson
|
|
70
|
|
Director
|
James
Gevarges
|
|
53
|
|
Director
|
There
are no arrangements or understandings between our directors and
executive officers and any other person pursuant to which any
director or officer was or is to be selected as a director or
officer.
Business Experience
Christopher L. Anthony, Chairman. Mr.
Anthony was appointed as chairman on September 3, 2015 and has been
a board member since June 14, 2012. Mr. Anthony was also the
Company’s former chief executive officer from June 14, 2012
to June 28, 2013. Prior to the Company’s reverse acquisition
of Flux Power Holdings, Inc., in June 2012 Mr. Anthony served as
chairman and chief executive officer of Flux Power since it was
incorporated in 2009. Mr. Anthony is the founder and a majority
owner of Epic Boats, LLC (“Epic Boats”) a Delaware
Corporation and has served as an R&D advisor since it was
founded in 2002 and also served as chief executive officer though
October 2010. On June 28, 2013 Mr. Anthony resigned as Flux
Power’s chief executive officer to return full time to his
position as chief executive officer of Epic Boats to manage the day
to day operations. Epic Boats is primarily engaged in the business
of providing recreational and competitive watercrafts, including an
electric wake boarding boat. From 2005 to 2009 Mr. Anthony served
as the chief operating officer of Aptera Motors, Inc., a Delaware
company engaged in the business of manufacturing a three-wheel
electric car (“Aptera Motors”) and was a director of
that company from 2005 to 2010. Aptera Motors and Epic Boats are
not affiliates of the Company. Mr. Anthony is an expert in energy
storage, electric propulsion systems, and advanced composite
manufacturing processes. He has significant experience building
advanced products in the marine and commuter vehicle industries.
Mr. Anthony has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in finance
from the Cameron School of Business.
Ronald F. Dutt. Director, Chief Executive Officer, President,
Chief Financial Officer, Director and Corporate Secretary.
Mr. Dutt has been our chief executive officer, interim chief
financial officer and director since March 19, 2014. On September
19, 2017, he was also appointed as our president, chief financial
officer and corporate secretary. Previously he was our chief
financial officer since December 7, 2012 and our interim chief
executive officer since June 28, 2013. Mr. Dutt has served as the
Company’s interim corporate secretary since June 28, 2013.
Prior to Flux Power, Mr. Dutt provided chief financial officer and
chief operating officer consulting services during 2008 through
2012. In this capacity Mr. Dutt provided financial consulting,
including strategic business modeling and managed operations. Prior
to 2008, Mr. Dutt served in several capacities as executive vice
president, chief financial officer and treasurer for various public
and private companies including SOLA International, Directed
Electronics, Fritz Companies DHL Americas, Aptera Motors, Inc., and
Visa International. Currently, Mr. Dutt serves as a board member of
Rising International, a not-for-profit organization in Santa Cruz,
California since 2011, and as a board advisor for Tyga-Box Systems,
a New York City based company since 2011. Rising International and
Tyga-Box are not affiliates of the Company. Mr. Dutt holds an MBA
in Finance from University of Washington and an undergraduate
degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina.
Additionally, Mr. Dutt served in the United States Navy and
received an honorable discharge as a Lieutenant.
Jonathan A. Berry, Chief Operating
Officer. Mr. Berry joined the Company in 2016 and has been
our director of operations since 2016. On June 29, 2018, he was
appointed as our chief operating officer. Prior to joining the
Company in 2016, Mr. Berry was Clean Air Power, Inc.’s group
operations director and general manager of the USA operations from
2014 to 2016, and operations director of the UK, Australia, and USA
market from 2012 to 2014. Mr. Berry’s experience in the
development, implementation, and management of all aspects of
supply chain, production, and sales has prepared and qualified him
for the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Berry has an MBA
from Ashford Business School in London, England and an
undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Leeds
University.
Michael Johnson, Director. Mr. Johnson
has been our director since July 12, 2012. Mr. Johnson has been a
director of Flux Power since it was incorporated. Since 2002, Mr.
Johnson has been a director and the chief executive officer of
Esenjay Petroleum Corporation (“Esenjay Petroleum”), a
Delaware company located in Corpus Christi, Texas which is engaged
in the business oil exploration and production. Mr. Johnson’s
primary responsibility at Esenjay Petroleum is to manage the
business and company as chief executive officer. Mr. Johnson is
director and beneficial owner of Esenjay Investments LLC, a
Delaware company engaged in the business of investing in companies,
and an affiliate of the Company owning approximately 67.5% of our
outstanding shares, including common shares underlying options,
warrants and convertible debt that were exercisable or convertible
or which would become exercisable or convertible within 60 days. As
a result of Mr. Johnson’s leadership and business experience
he is an industry expert in the natural gas exploration industry
and brings a wealth of management and successful company building
experience to the board. Mr. Johnson received a BS degree in
mechanical engineering from the University of Southwestern
Louisiana.
James Gevarges, Director. Mr. Gevarges
served on our Board as director from July 14, 2012 to October 24,
2014 at which time he resigned. On September 30, 2015, Mr. Gevarges
was reinstated as a director. Mr. Gevarges is the President, Chief
Executive Officer, and a majority owner of Current Ways, Inc., a
California company engaged in the business of manufacturing
chargers and other components for electric vehicles, which he
founded in 2010. Current Ways, Inc. is not an affiliate of the
Company. Since 1991 Mr. Gevarges has also been a Director and the
Chief Executive Officer of LHV Power Corporation (formerly known as
HiTek Power, Corp) (“LHV Power”), a California company
located in Santee, California which is engaged in the business of
designing, manufacturing and marketing of power supply systems. Mr.
Gevarges is the sole owner of LHV Power. LHV Power is not an
affiliate of the Company. Mr. Gevarges’ primary
responsibilities at LHV Power are to manage the company and
business as Chief Executive Officer and President. As a result of
Mr. Gevarges’ management and industry experience he is a
power supply industry expert and brings an enormous amount of
manufacturing and successful company management experience to the
Company. Mr. Gevarges has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in
electrical engineering from Louisiana State
University.
Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings
To the
best of our knowledge, during the past ten years, none of our
directors or executive officers were involved in any of the
following: (1) any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any
business of which such person was a general partner or executive
officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years
prior to that time; (2) any conviction in a criminal proceeding or
being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic
violations and other minor offenses); (3) being subject to any
order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or
vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or
temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting
his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking
activities; and (4) being found by a court of competent
jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Securities and Exchange
Commission or the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to have
violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the
judgment has not been reversed, suspended or
vacated.
Board Leadership Structure and Role in Risk Oversight
The
Board does not have a policy as to whether the roles of our
chairman and chief executive officer should be separate. Instead,
the Board makes this determination based on what best serves our
Company’s needs at any given time.
In its
governance role, and particularly in exercising its duty of care
and diligence, the Board is responsible for ensuring that
appropriate risk management policies and procedures are in place to
protect the company’s assets and business. Our Board has
broad and ultimate oversight responsibility for our risk management
processes and programs and executive management is responsible for
the day-to-day evaluation and management of risks to the
Company.
Audit Committee
We have
not adopted an audit committee charter. Our Board of Directors
serves the function of the audit committee. The Board of Directors
intends to establish an audit committee in the future.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
Our
Board of Directors has not established a separate audit committee
within the meaning of Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
Instead, our entire Board of Directors acts as the audit committee
within the meaning of Section 3(a)(58)(B) of the Exchange Act. In
addition, our Board of Directors has not made a determination as to
whether a director on the Board meets the definition of an
“audit committee financial expert” within the meaning
of Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K. We continue to seek candidates
for outside directors and for a financial expert to serve on a
separate audit committee when we establish one.
In
fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Board has reviewed
and discussed the audited financial statements with management and
discussed with the independent auditors the matters required to be
discussed by PCAOB Standard 16, formerly SAS 61. Management is
responsible for the financial statements and the reporting process,
including the system of internal controls. The independent auditors
are responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of
those audited financial statements with generally accepted
accounting principles.
The
Board of Directors discussed with the independent auditors, the
auditors’ independence from the management of the Company and
received written disclosures and the letter from the independent
accountants required by Independence Standards Board Standard No.
1. After Board of Director’s review and discussions, as
mentioned above, the Board of Directors recommended that the
audited financial statements be included in the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Compensation Committee and Governance and Nomination
Committee
We have
not adopted a compensation committee and governance committee
charters. The Board of Directors currently serves these functions.
The Board of Directors will consider establishing a compensation
committee and governance committee in the future. There were no
material changes to the procedures by which security holders may
recommend nominees to our Board of Directors.
Code of Conduct and Ethics
We have
not adopted a Code of Conduct for our senior executive
officers.
Indemnification Agreements
We
executed a standard form of indemnification agreement
(“Indemnification Agreement”) with each of our Board
members and executive officers (each, an
“Indemnitee”).
Pursuant to and
subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in the
Indemnification Agreement, we agreed to indemnify each Indemnitee,
against any and all expenses incurred in connection with the
Indemnitee’s service as our officer, director and or agent,
or is or was serving at our request as a director, officer,
employee, agent or advisor of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust, limited liability company, or other entity or
enterprise but only if the Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a
manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to our best
interest, and in the case of a criminal proceeding, had no
reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful. In
addition, the indemnification provided in the indemnification
agreement is applicable whether or not negligence or gross
negligence of the Indemnitee is alleged or proven. Additionally,
the Indemnification Agreement establishes processes and procedures
for indemnification claims, advancement of expenses and costs and
contribution obligations.
Compliance
with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section
16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, requires
our executive officers and directors and persons who own more than
10% of a registered class of our equity securities, to file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as
the “Commission”) initial statements of beneficial
ownership, reports of changes in ownership and Annual Reports
concerning their ownership, of Common Stock and other of our equity
securities on Forms 3, 4, and 5, respectively. Executive officers,
directors and greater than 10% stockholders are required by
Commission regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section
16(a) reports they file. Based solely on information available to
us in public filings, we believe that all reports required by
Section 16(a) for transactions in the fiscal year ended June 30,
2018, were timely filed except as follows:
On
October 26, 2017, James Gevarges, was granted options under our
2014 Equity Incentive Plan to purchase up to 30,000 shares of our
common stock at an exercise price of $0.46 per share. On November
3, 2017, a Form 4 was filed for Mr. Gevarges.
ITEM
11 - EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation for our Named Executive Officers
The
following table sets forth information concerning all forms of
compensation earned by our named executive officers during the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 for services provided to
the Company and its subsidiaries.
Name and Principal Position
|
|
Year
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
|
All Other
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ronald F.
Dutt, Chief Executive
|
|
2018
|
$170,000
|
$-
|
$-
|
$677,538
|
$-
|
$-
|
$847,538
|
Officer,
President, Chief Financial Officer, Director and Corporate
Secretary
|
|
2017
|
$170,000
|
$-
|
$-
|
$-
|
$-
|
$-
|
$170,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jonathan Berry, Chief Operating
Officer(2)
|
|
2018
|
$145,000
|
$-
|
$-
|
$541,741
|
$-
|
$-
|
686,741
|
(1)
The
grant date fair value was determined in accordance with the
provisions of FASB ASC Topic No. 718 using the Black-Scholes
valuation model with assumptions described in more detail in the
notes to our audited financial statements included in this
report.
(2)
Mr. Berry became
our chief operating officer on June 29, 2018.
Benefit Plans
We do
not have any profit sharing plan or similar plans for the benefit
of our officers, directors or employees. However, we may establish
such plan in the future.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
In
connection with the reverse acquisition of Flux Power, Inc in 2012,
we assumed the 2010 Option Plan. As of June 30, 2018, the number of
options outstanding to purchase common stock under the 2010 Option
Plan was 379,000. No additional options to purchase common stock
may be granted under the 2010 Option Plan.
On
November 26, 2014, our board of directors approved our 2014 Equity
Incentive Plan (the “2014 Option Plan”), which was
approved by our shareholders on February 17, 2015. The 2014 Option
Plan was amended by our board of directors on October 26, 2017 and
approved by our shareholders on July 23, 2018. The 2014 Option Plan
offers selected employees, directors, and consultants the
opportunity to acquire our common stock, and serves to encourage
such persons to remain employed by us and to attract new employees.
The 2014 Option Plan allows for the award of stock and options, up
to 10,000,000 shares of our common stock. We granted 438,000
incentive stock options under the 2014 Option Plan during Fiscal
2016 of which 320,000 remain outstanding at June 30, 2018. No
options were granted during Fiscal 2017. We granted 2,118,000
incentive stock options and 807,000 non-qualified stock options
under the 2014 Option Plan during Fiscal 2018.
As of
June 30, 2018, we have 3,165,000 options and 379,000 options
exercisable and outstanding which were granted from the 2014 Option
Plan and 2010 Option Plan, respectively.
The
following table sets forth certain information concerning
unexercised options, stock that has not vested, and equity
compensation plan awards outstanding as of June 30, 2018 for the
named executive officers below:
|
|
|
Name
|
|
|
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
|
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Unexercisable
|
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options
|
Option
Exercise
Price
($)
|
|
Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested
|
Market Value
of Shares or
Units of Stock
That Have Not
Vested
($)
|
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights
That
Have Not
Vested
|
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights
That Have
Not
Vested
($)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ronald
Dutt
|
|
6/29/2018
|
-
|
500,000
|
500,000
|
1.44
|
6/29/2028
|
-
|
$-
|
-
|
$-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10/26/2017
|
187,500
|
312,500
|
312,500
|
0.46
|
10/26/2027
|
|
$-
|
-
|
$-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12/22/2015
|
166,250
|
23,750
|
23,750
|
0.50
|
12/22/2025
|
-
|
$-
|
-
|
$-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7/30/2013
|
175,000
|
-
|
-
|
1.0
|
7/29/2023
|
-
|
$-
|
-
|
$-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jonathan
Berry
|
|
6/29/2018
|
-
|
455,106
|
455,106
|
1.44
|
6/29/2028
|
-
|
$-
|
-
|
$-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10/26/2017
|
84,375
|
140,625
|
140,625
|
0.46
|
10/26/2027
|
-
|
$-
|
-
|
$-
|
(1)
The
fair value of each option grant is estimated at the date of grant
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Expected volatility
is calculated based on the historical volatility of the
Company’s stock. The risk free interest rate is based on the
U.S. Treasury yield for a term equal to the expected life of the
options at the time of grant.
Compensation
of Non-Executive Directors
Aggregated Option/Stock Appreciation Right (“SAR”)
exercised and Fiscal year-end Option/SAR value table
Neither
our executive officers nor the other individuals listed in the
tables above, exercised options or SARs during the last fiscal
year.
Long-term incentive plans
No long
term incentive awards were granted by us in the last fiscal
year.
Employment Agreements with Executive Officers
We
entered into an Employment Agreement with our current chief
executive officer, Ronald F. Dutt effective December 11, 2012. Mr.
Dutt is an “at-will” employee of Flux Power Holdings,
Inc. The Employment Agreement provides for an annual salary of
$170,000.
On June
29, 2018, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed John
Berry, age 50, to serve as the Chief Operating Officer. In
connection with his appointment as the Company’s Chief
Operating Officer, Mr. Berry will receive an annual base salary of
$145,000. Mr. Berry is an “at-will” employee of Flux
Power Holdings, Inc.
There
were no performance based bonuses paid for fiscal years ended June
30, 2018 and 2017.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation
We have
not established a Compensation Committee and our Board of Directors
will serve this function.
Director Independence
We
currently do not have any independent directors as the term
“independent” is defined by the rules of the Nasdaq
Stock Market.
ITEM
12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
As used
in this section, the term beneficial ownership with respect to a
security is defined by Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, as consisting of sole or shared voting power
(including the power to vote or direct the vote) and/or sole or
shared investment power (including the power to dispose of or
direct the disposition of) with respect to the security through any
contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise,
subject to community property laws where applicable. As of
September, 26, 2018 we had a total of 31,072,815 shares of common
stock issued outstanding.
The
following table sets forth, as of September 26, 2018, information
concerning the beneficial ownership of shares of our common stock
held by our directors, our named executive officers, our directors
and executive officers as a group, and each person known by us to
be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of our outstanding common
stock. Unless otherwise indicated, the business address of each of
our directors, executive officers and beneficial owners of more
than 5% of our outstanding common stock is c/o Flux Power Holdings,
Inc., 985 Poinsettia Avenue, Suite A, Vista, California 92081. Each
person has sole voting and investment power with respect to the
shares of our common stock, except as otherwise indicated.
Beneficial ownership consists of a direct interest in the shares of
common stock, except as otherwise indicated. The amount
of beneficial ownership set forth below has been adjusted to
reflect the Reverse Stock Split.
Name and Address of
Beneficial Owner
(1)
|
Shares
Beneficially
Owned
|
|
|
|
|
Officers and Directors
|
|
|
Michael Johnson,
Director
|
31,218,003(2)
|
67.45%
|
Ron Dutt, Chief
Executive Officer, President, Interim Chief Financial Officer and
Director
|
669,725(3)
|
2.11%
|
Jonathan A. Berry,
Chief Operating Officer
|
98,438(4)
|
*
|
Christopher
Anthony, Director
|
926,882(5)
|
2.98%
|
James Gevarges,
Director
|
665,488(6)
|
2.14%
|
|
|
|
All Officers and Directors as a group (6 people)
|
47,169,241
|
71.19%
|
|
|
|
5% Stockholders
|
|
|
Cleveland Capital,
L.P.
1250 Linda Street,
Suite 304
Rocky River, OH
44116
|
1,800,000(7)
|
5.8%
|
*
Represents less than 1% of shares outstanding.
(1)
All addresses above
are 985 Poinsettia Ave., Suite A, Vista, California 92081, unless
otherwise stated.
(2)
The 31,218,003
shares beneficially owned include shares held by Esenjay
Investments, LLC, of which Mr. Johnson is the sole director and
beneficial owner. Includes 15,992,399 shares of Common Stock,
74,547 stock options, 625,000 warrants and 14,526,057 shares
representing the maximum amount issuable upon the conversion of
existing convertible debt so long as such conversion will not cause
us to exceed the authorized number of shares of Common
Stock.
(3)
The 669,725 shares
beneficially owned include 4,100 shares of Common Stock and 665,625
stock options.
(4)
The 98,438 shares
beneficially owned include 98,438 stock options.
(5)
The 926,882 shares
beneficially owned include 881,882 shares of Common Stock and
45,000 stock options.
(6)
The 665,488 shares
beneficially owned include 590,941 shares of Common Stock and
74,547 stock options.
(7)
The beneficial
ownership of Cleveland Capital, L.P. is derived from the Schedule
13G filed by Cleveland Capital Management, L.L.C. filed on June 26,
2018.
ITEM
13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE
None.
Loans from Stockholder and Conversion into Common
Stock
Between
October 2011 and September 2012, the Company entered into three
debt agreements with Esenjay. Esenjay is deemed to be a related
party as Mr. Michael Johnson, the beneficial owner and director of
Esenjay is a current member of our board of directors and a major
shareholder of the Company (owning approximately 52% of our
outstanding common shares as of June 30, 2018). The three debt
agreements consisted of a Bridge Loan Promissory Note, a Secondary
Revolving Promissory Note and an Unrestricted Line of Credit
(collectively, the “Loan Agreements”). On December 31,
2015, the Bridge Loan Promissory Note and the Secondary Revolving
Promissory Note expired leaving the Unrestricted Line of Credit,
available for future draws.
The
Unrestricted Line of Credit has a maximum borrowing amount of
$10,000,000, is convertible at a rate of $0.60 per share, and bears
interest at 8% per annum and matures on January 31, 2019. Advances
under the Unsecured Line of Credit are subject to Esenjay's
approval.
On
December 29, 2015, we entered into a Second Amendment to the
Unrestricted Line of Credit (“Second Amendment”), with
Esenjay which modified certain terms of the Unrestricted Line of
Credit resulting in approximately $310,000 of debt issuance costs,
and accordingly, was amortized over the remaining seven-month term
through July 30, 2016, at which time it was fully amortized. During
the year ended June 30, 2017 we recorded approximately $44,000 of
deferred financing amortization costs, which is included in
interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations.
In
August 2016 and April 2016, $400,000 and $1,350,000, respectively,
of the outstanding debt under the Unrestricted Line of Credit was
settled, in conjunction with our then outstanding private placement
discussed further in Note 8, via the issuance of 4,375,000 shares
of our common stock.
The
common stock shares issued during fiscal 2018 and 2017 as
settlement of the Unrestricted Line of Credit have not been
registered under the Securities Act. The shares were offered and
sold in reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The transactions have been
accounted for as a capital transaction in accordance with FASB ASC
Topic No. 470-50, “Debt,
Modifications and Extinguishments”. Accordingly, no
gain or loss has been recognized.
The
outstanding principal balance of the Unrestricted Line of Credit as
of June 30, 2018 was $7,975,000, convertible into 13,291,667 shares
of common stock, resulting in a remaining $2,025,000 available for
future draws under this agreement, subject to lender’s
approval. During the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the
Company recorded approximately $587,000 and $162,000, respectively
of interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations related to the Unrestricted Line of
Credit.
On
March 22, 2018, Flux Power entered into a credit facility agreement
with Esenjay with a maximum borrowing amount of $5,000,000.
Proceeds from the credit facility are to be used to purchase
inventory and related operational expenses and accrue interest at a
rate of 15% per annum (the “Inventory Line of Credit”).
The outstanding balance of the Inventory Line of Credit and all
accrued interest is due and payable on March 31, 2019. Funds
received from Esenjay since December 5, 2017 were transferred to
the Inventory Line of Credit resulting in $2,405,000 outstanding as
of June 30, 2018 and $2,595,000 available for future draws, subject
to the lender’s approval.
Lease Agreements
The
Company’s corporate headquarters totals 22,054 square feet
and is located in Vista, California. Effective February
25, 2014, the Company entered into a two-year lease agreement for
this facility with average monthly rent payments of approximately
$12,000 per month and paid a security deposit of $25,000, or
approximately 2 months of rent. Our lease was subsequently amended
resulting in average rent expense of $14,000 per month and expiring
on May 31, 2018. A third amendment to the lease in May 2018
extended the lease to May 31, 2019 with an average rent expense of
approximately $15,000 per month.
The
Company also subleases space to a related party, Epic Boats, on a
month-to-month basis at a rate of 10% of lease
expense.
Total
rent expense was $160,000 and $140,000 for the years ended June 30,
2018 and 2017, respectively, net of sublease income.
Transactions with Epic Boats
The
Company subleases office and manufacturing space to Epic Boats (an
entity founded and controlled by Chris Anthony, our board member
and former Chief Executive Officer) in our facility in Vista,
California pursuant to a month-to-month sublease agreement.
Pursuant to this agreement, Epic Boats pays Flux Power 10% of
facility costs through the end of our lease agreement.
The
Company received $18,000 and $16,000 during the years ended June
30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, from Epic Boats under the sublease
rental agreement which is recorded as a reduction to rent expense
and the customer deposits discussed below.
As of
June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017, customer deposits totaling
approximately $102,000 and $120,000, respectively, related to such
products were recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets. There were no receivables outstanding from Epic Boats as of
June 30, 2018 and 2017.
ITEM
14 - PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Independent
Auditor
For the
years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company’s independent
public accounting firm was Squar Milner LLP.
Fees
Paid to Principal Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm
The
aggregate fees billed by our Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm, for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 are as
follows:
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Audit fees(1)
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$94,000
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$90,000
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Audit related fees(2)
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-
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-
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Tax fees(3)
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-
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-
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All other fees(4)
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-
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-
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Total
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$94,000
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$90,000
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(1)
Audit
fees represent fees for professional services provided in
connection with the audit of our annual financial statements and
the review of our quarterly financial statements and those services
normally provided in connection with statutory or regulatory
filings or engagements including comfort letters, consents and
other services related to SEC matters. This information is
presented as of the latest practicable date for this annual
report.
(2)
Audit-related
fees represent fees for assurance and related services that are
reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our
financial statements and not reported above under “Audit
Fees.” No such fees were incurred during the fiscal years
ended June 30, 2018 or 2017.
(3)
Squar
Milner LLP does not provide us with tax compliance, tax advice or
tax planning services.
(4)
All
other fees include fees billed by our independent auditors for
products or services other than as described in the immediately
preceding three categories. No such fees were incurred during the
fiscal years ended June 30, 2018 or 2017.
The
Company’s Board of Directors serves as the Audit Committee
and has unanimously approved all audit and non-audit services
provided by the independent auditors. The independent accountants
and management are required to periodically report to the Board of
Directors regarding the extent of services provided by the
independent accountants, and the fees for the services performed to
date. The Company has not adopted a Charter for the Audit Committee
as of June 30, 2018.
PART
IV
ITEM
15 - EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)
Financial Statements and Financial Statement
Schedules.
The
following financial statements of Flux Power Holdings, Inc., and
Report of Squar Milner LLP, independent registered public
accounting firm, are included in this report:
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Page
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Squar
Milner LLP
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F-1
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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2018 and
2017
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F-2
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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended June 30,
2018 and 2017
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F-3
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the
Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
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F-4
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 30,
2018 and 2017
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F-5
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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F-6
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Financial Statement
Schedules: All schedules have been omitted because the required
information is included in the financial statements or notes
thereto or because they are not required.
See
Subsection (b) below:
(b)
Exhibits:
The
following exhibits are filed as part of this Report
Exhibit
No.
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Description
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Securities Exchange Agreement dated May 18,
2012. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 on Form
8-K filed with the SEC on May 24, 2012.
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Amendment No. 1 to the Securities Exchange Agreement dated June 13,
2012. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 on Form 8-K filed
with the SEC on June 18, 2012.
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Restated Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 19,
2015.
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Flux Power Holdings,
Inc. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form
8-K filed with the SEC on May 31, 2012.
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Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation. Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
August 18, 2017.
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Esenjay Secondary Revolving Promissory Note for Operating
Capital dated October 1, 2011. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 18,
2012.
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Esenjay Bridge Loan Promissory Note dated March 7, 2012.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K filed with
the SEC on June 18, 2012.
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Flux Power Holdings, Inc. 2010 Stock Plan. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June
18, 2012.
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Flux Power Holdings, Inc. 2010 Stock Plan: Form of Stock Option
Agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 on Form 8-K
filed with the SEC on June 18, 2012.
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Form of Warrant. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 on Form
8-K filed with the SEC on June 26, 2012.
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Form of Securities Purchase Agreement. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 26,
2012.
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Form of Indemnification Agreement. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.12 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 18,
2012.
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Unrestricted and Open Line of Credit dated September 24, 2012.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with
the SEC on September 27, 2012.
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Terms of Employment with Ronald F. Dutt. Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.16 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 13,
2012.
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Agreement to Amend Unrestricted and Open Line of Credit.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 10-Q/A filed with
the SEC on May 13, 2013.
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Second Amendment to the Secondary Revolving Promissory Note.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with
the SEC on October 22, 2013.
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First Amendment to the Bridge Loan Promissory Note. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October
22, 2013.
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First Amendment to the Unrestricted and Open Line of Credit.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 8-K filed with
the SEC on October 22, 2013.
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Subscription Agreement Dated January 13, 2014. Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January
15, 2014.
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Warrant. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 on Form 8-K filed
with the SEC on January 15, 2014.
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Form of Unit Subscription. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.18 on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on February 14,
2014.
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Loan Conversion Agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 11, 2014.
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Form of Unit Subscription. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.22 on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on October 7,
2014.
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2014 Equity Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.23 on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 15, 2015.
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Amendment to the Flux Power Holdings Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive
Plan. *
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Credit Facility Agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.01 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 8,
2014
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Loan Conversion Agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 9,
2015.
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Amendment to Loan Conversion Agreement by reference to Exhibit 10.2
on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on October 7, 2015.
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Amendment No. 2 to the Loan Conversion Agreement by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 16,
2015.
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Second Amendment to the Unrestricted and Open Line of Credit by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January
5, 2016.
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Third Amendment to the Unrestricted and Open Line of Credit by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March
31, 2016.
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Subscription Agreement by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K
filed with the SEC on May 9, 2016
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Fourth Amendment to the Unrestricted and Open Line of Credit by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August
2, 2016.
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Subscription Agreement by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K
filed with the SEC on August 19, 2016
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Fifth Amendment to the Unrestricted and Open Line of Credit by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April
24, 2017.
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Convertible Promissory Note dated April 27, 2017. Incorporate by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May
15, 2017.
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Sixth Amendment to the Unrestricted and Open Line of Credit by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 3,
2017.
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Subsidiaries. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 on Form 8-K
filed with the SEC on June 18, 2012.
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31.1
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Certifications
of the Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act.*
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31.2
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Certifications
of the Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act.*
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32.1
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Certifications
of the Chief Executive Officer under Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act.*
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32.2
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Certifications
of the Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act.*
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101.INS
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XBRL
Instance Document (*)
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101.SCH
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Schema (*)
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101.CAL
|
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase (*)
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101.DEF
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|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase (*)
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101.LAB
|
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase (*)
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101.PRE
|
|
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
(*)
|
* Filed
herewith.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the
requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
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Flux Power Holdings, Inc.
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Dated: September 26, 2018
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By:
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/s/ Ronald F. Dutt
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Ronald F. Dutt
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Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial and
Principal Accounting Officer)
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Pursuant to the
requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
Signature
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Title
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Date
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/s/ Christopher Anthony
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Chairman of the Board
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September 26, 2018
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Christopher Anthony
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/s/ Ronald F. Dutt
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Director, Chief Executive Officer,
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September 26, 2018
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Ronald F. Dutt
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President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial and
Principal Accounting Officer)
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/s/ Michael Johnson
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Director
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September 26, 2018
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Michael Johnson
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/s/ James Gevarges
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Director
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September 26, 2018
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James Gevarges
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REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Flux
Power Holdings, Inc.
Vista,
California
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We have
audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Flux Power
Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary (the Company) as of June 30, 2018
and 2017, the related consolidated statements of operations,
changes in stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for the years then
ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial
statements (collectively, the financial statements). In our
opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2018
and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for
the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
Uncertainty
to Continue as a Going Concern
The
accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that
the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note
2 to the financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring
losses from operations and its total liabilities exceed its total
assets. Additionally, the Company has incurred a significant
accumulated deficit through June 30, 2018 and requires immediate
additional financing to sustain its operations. This raises
substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as
a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these
matters are also described in Note 2. The financial statements do
not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of
this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public
accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S.
federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to
perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.
As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of
internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose
of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's
internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express
no such opinion.
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of
material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those
risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis,
evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial
statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
/s/
SQUAR MILNER LLP
We have
served as the Company's auditor since 2012.
San
Diego, California
September 26,
2018
FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, INC.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
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ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
assets:
|
|
|
Cash
|
$2,706,000
|
$121,000
|
Accounts
receivable
|
946,000
|
80,000
|
Inventories,
net
|
1,512,000
|
1,566,000
|
Other
current assets
|
92,000
|
69,000
|
Total
current assets
|
5,256,000
|
1,836,000
|
|
|
|
Other
assets
|
26,000
|
26,000
|
Property,
plant and equipment, net
|
87,000
|
59,000
|
|
|
|
Total
assets
|
$5,369,000
|
$1,921,000
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
liabilities:
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
$417,000
|
$367,000
|
Accrued
expenses
|
474,000
|
259,000
|
Line
of credit - related party
|
10,380,000
|
5,185,000
|
Convertible
promissory note - related party
|
500,000
|
500,000
|
Accrued
interest
|
931,000
|
239,000
|
Total
current liabilities
|
12,702,000
|
6,550,000
|
|
|
|
Long
term liabilities:
|
|
|
Customer
deposits from related party
|
102,000
|
120,000
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
12,804,000
|
6,670,000
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’
deficit:
|
|
|
Preferred
stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
and outstanding
|
-
|
-
|
Common
stock, $0.001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 31,061,028
and 25,085,526 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and
2017, respectively
|
31,000
|
25,000
|
Additional
paid-in capital
|
19,196,000
|
14,923,000
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
(26,662,000)
|
(19,697,000)
|
|
|
|
Total
stockholders’ deficit
|
(7,435,000)
|
(4,749,000)
|
|
|
|
Total
liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
|
$5,369,000
|
$1,921,000
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
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FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, INC.
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
revenue
|
$4,118,000
|
$902,000
|
Cost
of sales
|
4,913,000
|
1,622,000
|
|
|
|
Gross
loss
|
(795,000)
|
(720,000)
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
Selling
and administrative expenses
|
3,462,000
|
2,404,000
|
Research
and development
|
1,956,000
|
1,052,000
|
Total
operating expenses
|
5,418,000
|
3,456,000
|
|
|
|
Operating
loss
|
(6,213,000)
|
(4,176,000)
|
|
|
|
Other
income (expense):
|
|
|
Change
in fair value of derivative liabilities
|
-
|
14,000
|
Interest
expense
|
(752,000)
|
(273,000)
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
$(6,965,000)
|
$(4,435,000)
|
|
|
|
Net
loss per share - basic and diluted
|
$(0.27)
|
$(0.18)
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding - basic and
diluted
|
25,394,262
|
24,544,605
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
|
FLUX POWER HOLDING, INC.
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS'
DEFICIT
|
For the Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional Paid-in Capital
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2016
|
20,938,000
|
$21,000
|
$13,383,000
|
$(15,262,000)
|
$(1,858,000)
|
Issuance
of common stock – conversion of related party debt to
equity
|
1,000,000
|
1,000
|
399,000
|
-
|
400,000
|
Issuance
of common stock - services
|
46,000
|
-
|
19,000
|
-
|
19,000
|
Issuance
of common stock - private placement transactions, net
|
2,938,000
|
3,000
|
1,072,000
|
-
|
1,075,000
|
Deferred
financing costs related to debt modification
|
163,000
|
-
|
10,000
|
-
|
10,000
|
Stock
based compensation
|
-
|
-
|
40,000
|
-
|
40,000
|
Net
loss
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(4,435,000)
|
(4,435,000)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2017
|
25,085,000
|
25,000
|
14,923,000
|
(19,697,000)
|
(4,749,000)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of common stock - services
|
174,000
|
-
|
49,000
|
-
|
49,000
|
Issuance
of common stock - private placement transactions, net
|
5,714,000
|
6,000
|
3,969,000
|
-
|
3,975,000
|
Warrants
exchanged for common stock
|
88,000
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Stock
based compensation
|
-
|
-
|
255,000
|
-
|
255,000
|
Net
loss
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
(6,965,000)
|
(6,965,000)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2018
|
31,061,000
|
$31,000
|
$19,196,000
|
$(26,662,000)
|
$(7,435,000)
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
FLUX POWER HOLDING, INC.
|
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
2018
|
|
Cash
flows from operating activities:
|
Net
loss
|
$(6,965,000)
|
$(4,435,000)
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities
|
|
|
Depreciation
|
57,000
|
40,000
|
Change
in fair value of warrant liability
|
-
|
(14,000)
|
Stock-based
compensation
|
255,000
|
40,000
|
Stock
issuance for services
|
49,000
|
19,000
|
Amortization
of deferred financing costs
|
-
|
44,000
|
Amortization
of debt discount
|
-
|
19,000
|
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
Accounts
receivable
|
(866,000)
|
2,000
|
Inventories
|
54,000
|
(1,364,000)
|
Other
current assets
|
(23,000)
|
(37,000)
|
Accounts
payable
|
51,000
|
(159,000)
|
Accrued
expenses
|
214,000
|
30,000
|
Accrued
interest
|
692,000
|
133,000
|
Customer
deposits
|
(18,000)
|
(16,000)
|
Net
cash used in operating activities
|
(6,500,000)
|
(5,698,000)
|
|
Cash
flows from investing activities
|
|
|
Purchases
of equipment
|
(85,000)
|
(53,000)
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
(85,000)
|
(53,000)
|
|
Cash
flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
Repayment
of line of credit
|
-
|
(215,000)
|
Proceeds
from the sale of common stock, net
|
3,975,000
|
1,075,000
|
Borrowings
from line of credit - related party
|
5,195,000
|
4,385,000
|
Borrowings
from convertible promissory note - related party
|
-
|
500,000
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
9,170,000
|
5,745,000
|
|
Net
change in cash
|
2,585,000
|
(6,000)
|
Cash,
beginning of period
|
121,000
|
127,000
|
|
Cash,
end of period
|
$2,706,000
|
$121,000
|
|
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and Financing
Activities:
|
Conversion
of related party debt to equity
|
$-
|
$400,000
|
Fair
value of warrants exchanged for common stock
|
$-
|
$10,000
|
Stock
issuance for services
|
$49,000
|
$19,000
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
|
FLUX
POWER HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES
TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE
30, 2018 and 2017
NOTE
1 - NATURE OF BUSINESS AND REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
Nature
of Business
Flux
Power Holdings, Inc. ("Flux") was incorporated in 1998 in the State
of Nevada. On June 14, 2012, we changed our name to Flux
Power Holdings, Inc. Flux's operations are conducted through its
wholly owned subsidiary, Flux Power, Inc. (“Flux
Power”), a California corporation (collectively, the
"Company").
The
Company designs, develops and sells rechargeable lithium-ion energy
storage systems for industrial applications, such as, electric fork
lifts and airport ground support equipment. The Company has
structured its business around its core technology, “The
Battery Management System” (“BMS”). The
Company’s BMS provides three critical functions to their
battery systems: cell balancing, monitoring and error reporting.
Using its proprietary management technology, the Company is able to
offer complete integrated energy storage solutions or custom
modular standalone systems to their customers. The Company has also
developed a suite of complementary technologies and products that
accompany their core products. Sales during the years ended June
30, 2018 and 2017 were primarily to customers located throughout
the United States.
As used
herein, the terms “we,” “us,”
“our,”, “Flux” and “Company”
mean Flux Power Holdings, Inc., unless otherwise indicated. All
dollar amounts herein are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise
stated.
Reverse Stock Split
On
August 10, 2017, we filed a certificate of amendment to our
articles of incorporation with the State of Nevada effectuating a
reverse split of the Company’s common stock at a ratio of 1
for 10, whereby every ten pre-reverse stock split shares of common
stock automatically converted into one-post reverse stock split
share of common stock, without changing the $0.001 par value or
authorized number of our common stock (the “Reverse Stock
Split”). The Reverse Stock Split became effective in the
State of Nevada on August 18, 2017. Mr. Michael Johnson, a current
member of our board of directors and a holder of a majority of our
issued and outstanding common stock approved the Reverse Stock
Split on July 7, 2017. On that date, every 10 issued and
outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock
automatically converted into one outstanding share. No fractional
shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. If,
as a result of the Reverse Split, a stockholder would otherwise
have been entitled to a fractional share, each fractional share was
rounded up. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the number of
the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock decreased
from 250,842,418 (pre-split) shares to 25,085,526 (post-split)
shares. The Reverse Stock Split affected all stockholders of the
Company’s common stock uniformly, and did not affect any
stockholder’s percentage of ownership interest, except for
that which may have been effected by the rounding up of fractional
shares. The par value of the Company’s stock remained
unchanged at $0.001 per share and the number of authorized shares
of common stock remained the same after the Reverse Stock Split. In
addition, by reducing the number of the Company’s outstanding
shares, the Company’s loss per share in all periods will be
increased by a factor of ten.
As the
par value per share of the Company’s common stock remained
unchanged at $0.001 per share, a total of $226,000 was reclassified
from common stock to additional paid-in capital. In connection with
the Reverse Stock Split, proportionate adjustments have been made
to the per share exercise price and the number of shares issuable
upon the exercise or conversion of all outstanding options,
warrants, convertible or exchangeable securities entitling the
holders to purchase, exchange for, or convert into, shares of
common stock. All references to shares of common stock and
per share data for all periods presented in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been
adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split on a retroactive
basis.
NOTE
2 - GOING CONCERN
The
accompanying consolidated 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 Company has incurred an accumulated deficit of
$26,662,000 through June 30, 2018 and a net loss of $6,965,000 for
the year ended June 30, 2018. To date, our revenues and operating
cash flows have not been sufficient to sustain our operations and
we have relied on debt and equity financing to fund our operations.
These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue
as a going concern for the twelve months following the date of our
Annual Report on Form 10-K, September 26, 2018. Our ability to
continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to raise
additional capital on a timely basis until such time as revenues
and related cash flows are sufficient to fund our
operations.
Management has
undertaken steps as part of a plan to improve operations with the
goal of sustaining our operations. These steps include (a)
developing additional products to cater to the Class 1 and Class 2
industrial equipment markets; and (b) expand our sales force
throughout the United States. In that regard, the Company has
increased its research and development efforts to focus on
completing the development of energy storage solutions that can be
used on larger fork lifts and has also doubled its sales force
since December 2016 with personnel having significant experience in
the industrial equipment handling industry.
Management also
plans to raise additional required capital through the sale of
equity securities through private placements, convertible debt
placements and the utilization of our existing related-party credit
facility.
We
currently have a line of credit facility with our largest
shareholder with a maximum principal amount available of
$10,000,000. As of June 30, 2018 and September 26, 2018, an
aggregate of $2,025,000 for both periods, respectively was
available for future draws at the lender’s discretion. The
related party credit facility matures on January 31, 2019, but may
be further extended by the lender (see Note 6).
We
are also party to an additional line of credit facility with
Esenjay which has a maximum borrowing amount of $5,000,000 and
matures on March 31, 2019. The outstanding principal balance of the
related party credit facility was $2,405,000 as of June 30, 2018
and September 26, 2018 for both periods, respectively with
$2,595,000 available for future draws at the lender’s
discretion.
Although management
believes that the additional required funding will be obtained,
there is no guarantee we will be able to obtain the additional
required funds on a timely basis or that funds will be available on
terms acceptable to us. If such funds are not available when
required, management will be required to curtail its investments in
additional sales and marketing and product development resources,
and capital expenditures, which may have a material adverse effect
on our future cash flows and results of operations, and our ability
to continue operating as a going concern. The accompanying
financial statements do not include any adjustments that would be
necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern and,
therefore, be required to liquidate its assets and discharge its
liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at
amounts that may differ from those reflected in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements.
NOTE
3 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A
summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies
which have been consistently applied in the preparation of the
accompanying consolidated financial statements
follows:
Principles of Consolidation
The
consolidated financial statements include Flux Power Holdings, Inc.
and its wholly-owned subsidiary Flux Power, Inc. after elimination
of all intercompany accounts and transactions.
Reclassifications
Certain
prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current
year presentation for comparative purposes.
Use of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America
(“GAAP") requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues, and expenses, as well as certain financial
statement disclosures. Significant estimates include valuation
allowances relating to inventory and deferred tax assets. While
management believes that the estimates and assumptions used in the
preparation of the financial statements are appropriate, actual
results could differ from these estimates.
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
As of
June 30, 2018, cash totaled approximately $2,706,000 and consists
of funds held in a non-interest bearing bank deposit account. The
Company considers all liquid short-term investments with maturities
of less than three months when acquired to be cash equivalents. The
Company had no cash equivalents at June 30, 2018 and
2017.
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
The
carrying amount of our cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
and accrued liabilities approximates their estimated fair values
due to the short-term maturities of those financial instruments.
The carrying amount of the line of credit agreement approximates
its fair values as interest approximates current market interest
rates for similar instruments. Management has concluded that it is
not practical to determine the estimated fair value of amounts due
to related parties because the transactions cannot be assumed to
have been consummated at arm’s length, the terms are not
deemed to be market terms, there are no quoted values available for
these instruments, and an independent valuation would not be
practical due to the lack of data regarding similar instruments, if
any, and the associated potential costs.
The
Company does not have any other assets or liabilities that are
measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring
basis.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable
are carried at their estimated collectible amounts. The Company has
not experienced collection issues related to its accounts
receivable, and has not recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts
during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.
Inventories
Inventories consist
primarily of battery management systems and the related
subcomponents, and are stated at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out) or net realizable value. The Company evaluates
inventories to determine if write-downs are necessary due to
obsolescence or if the inventory levels are in excess of
anticipated demand at market value based on consideration of
historical sales and product development plans. The Company
recorded an adjustment related to obsolete inventory in the amount
of approximately $27,000 and $56,000 during the years ended June
30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
We
reviewed our inventory valuation with regards to our gross loss for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. The gross loss was due to
factors related to new product launch of the GSE packs, such as low
volume, early higher cost designs, and limited sourcing as we have
seen with the launch of the LiFT Packs. As sales volumes rise we
are seeing increased margins. As such, we do not believe the gross
loss would require any write-downs to inventory on
hand.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and
equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives, of the related assets
ranging from three to ten years, or, in the case of leasehold
improvements, over the lesser of the useful life of the related
asset or the lease term.
Stock-based Compensation
Pursuant to the
provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) Topic No. 718-10, Compensation-Stock Compensation, which
establishes accounting for equity instruments exchanged for
employee service, we utilize the Black-Scholes option pricing model
to estimate the fair value of employee stock option awards at the
date of grant, which requires the input of highly subjective
assumptions, including expected volatility and expected life.
Changes in these inputs and assumptions can materially affect the
measure of estimated fair value of our share-based compensation.
These assumptions are subjective and generally require significant
analysis and judgment to develop. When estimating fair value, some
of the assumptions will be based on, or determined from, external
data and other assumptions may be derived from our historical
experience with stock-based payment arrangements. The appropriate
weight to place on historical experience is a matter of judgment,
based on relevant facts and circumstances.
Common
stock or equity instruments such as warrants issued for services to
non-employees are valued at their estimated fair value at the
measurement date (the date when a firm commitment for performance
of the services is reached, typically the date of issuance, or when
performance is complete). If the total value exceeds the par value
of the stock issued, the value in excess of the par value is added
to the additional paid-in-capital.
Revenue Recognition
The
Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, price is fixed or
determinable, and collectability of the selling price is reasonably
assured. Delivery occurs when risk of loss is passed to the
customer, as specified by the terms of the applicable customer
agreements. When a product is sold on consignment, the item remains
in our inventory and revenue is not recognized until the product is
ultimately sold to the end user. When a right of return exists,
contractually or implied, the Company recognizes when the product
is sold through to the end user. As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the
Company did not have any deferred revenue.
Product Warranties
The
Company evaluates its exposure to product warranty obligations
based on historical experience. Our products, primarily lift
equipment packs, are warrantied for five years unless modified by a
separate agreement. As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company
carried warranty liability of approximately $158,000 and $85,000,
respectively, which is included in accrued expenses on the
Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
In
accordance with authoritative guidance for the impairment or
disposal of long-lived assets, if indicators of impairment exist,
the Company assesses the recoverability of the affected long-lived
assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets can
be recovered through the undiscounted future operating cash
flows.
If
impairment is indicated, the Company measures the amount of such
impairment by comparing the carrying value of the asset to the
present value of the expected future cash flows associated with the
use of the asset. The Company believes that no impairment
indicators were present, and accordingly no impairment losses were
recognized during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2018 and
2017.
Research and Development
The
Company is actively engaged in new product development efforts.
Research and development cost relating to possible future products
are expensed as incurred.
Income Taxes
Pursuant to FASB
ASC Topic No. 740, Income
Taxes, deferred tax assets or liabilities are recorded to
reflect the future tax consequences of temporary differences
between the financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities and
their tax basis at each year-end. These amounts are adjusted, as
appropriate, to reflect enacted changes in tax rates expected to be
in effect when the temporary differences reverse. The Company has
analyzed filing positions in all of the federal and state
jurisdictions where the Company is required to file income tax
returns, as well as all open tax years in these jurisdictions. As a
result, no unrecognized tax benefits have been identified as of
June 30, 2018 or June 30, 2017, and accordingly, no additional tax
liabilities have been recorded.
The
Company records deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the
differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets
and liabilities and on operating loss carry forwards using enacted
tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are
expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided when it is
more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax
asset will not be realized.
Net Loss Per Common Share
The
Company calculates basic loss per common share by dividing net loss
by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during
the periods. Diluted loss per common share includes the impact from
all dilutive potential common shares relating to outstanding
convertible securities.
For the
years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, basic and diluted
weighted-average common shares outstanding were 25,394,262 and
24,544,605, respectively. The Company incurred a net loss for the
years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, and therefore, basic and
diluted loss per share for each fiscal year are the same because
the inclusion of potential common equivalent shares were excluded
from diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding during the
period, as the inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive. The
total potentially dilutive common shares outstanding at June 30,
2018 and 2017, excluded from diluted weighted-average common shares
outstanding, which include common shares underlying outstanding
convertible debt, stock options and warrants, were 16,109,214 and
12,607,853, respectively.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The
Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to
cash flow, market, or foreign currency risk.
New Accounting Standards
Recently
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In
August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15 regarding ASC topic
No. 205, Presentation of Financial
Statements - Going Concern. The standard requires all
companies to evaluate if conditions or events raise substantial
doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going
concern and requires different disclosure of items that raise
substantial doubt that are, or are not, alleviated as a result of
consideration of management’s plans. The new guidance is
effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016. We
adopted ASU No 2014-15 for the year ended June 30, 2017 and have
reflected the required disclosures in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements.
In
March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation, (Topic
718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment
Accounting, which will simplify how companies account for
certain aspects of share-based payment awards to employees,
including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and
statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as, classification
in the statement of cash flows. This pronouncement is
effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and
interim periods within those annual periods. We adopted ASU No.
2016-09 for the year ended June 30, 2018 and is reflected in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In
August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)
Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,
which provides guidance on reducing the diversity in how certain
cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the
statement of cash flows. In addition to other specific cash flow
issues, ASU 2016-15 provides clarification on when an entity should
separate cash receipts and cash payments into more than one class
of cash flows and when an entity should classify those cash
receipts and payments into one class of cash flows on the basis of
predominance. The new guidance is effective for the fiscal years
beginning after December 31, 2017, and interim periods within those
fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted including an adoption in
an interim period. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have
a material impact on our consolidated financial
statements.
In
February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The amendments in
this ASU change the existing accounting standards for lease
accounting, including requiring lessees to recognize most leases on
their balance sheets and making targeted changes to lessor
accounting. The guidance is effective for the Company’s
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted.
The new leases standard requires a modified retrospective
transition approach for all leases existing at, or entered into
after, the date of initial application, with an option to use
certain transition relief. The adoption of this ASU is not expected
to have a material impact on our consolidated financial
statements.
In
2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards update 2014-09,
Revenue from Contracts with
Customers (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 specifies
a comprehensive model to be used in accounting for revenue arising
from contracts with customers, and supersedes most of the current
revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance.
The FASB subsequently issued amendments to ASU No. 2014-09 that
have the same effective date and transition date. It applies to all
contracts with customers except those that are specifically within
the scope of other FASB topics, and certain of its provisions also
apply to transfers of nonfinancial assets, including in-substance
nonfinancial assets that are not an output of an entity’s
ordinary activities. The core principal of the model is that
revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services
to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which
the transferring entity expects to be entitled in exchange. To
apply the revenue model, an entity will: 1) identify the
contract(s) with a customer, 2) identify the performance
obligations in the contract, 3) determine the transaction price, 4)
allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in
the contract, and 5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity
satisfies a performance obligation. For public companies, ASU
2014-09 is effective for annual reporting periods (including
interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after
December 15, 2017. Upon adoption, entities can choose to use either
a full retrospective or modified approach, as outlined in ASU
2014-09. As compared with current GAAP, ASU 2014-09 requires
significantly more disclosures about revenue recognition. These new
standards became effective for us on July 1, 2018, and will be
adopted using the modified retrospective method through a
cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of
that date, as applicable. Based on our assessment of the impact
that these new standards will have on our consolidated results of
operations, financial position and disclosures completed to date,
we have not identified any accounting changes that would materially
impact the amount of reported revenues with respect to our
revenues, or the timing of such revenues; however, certain changes
are required for financial statement disclosure
purposes.
NOTE
4 - INVENTORIES
Inventories consist
of the following:
|
|
|
Raw
materials
|
$807,000
|
$445,000
|
Work
in process
|
333,000
|
251,000
|
Finished
goods
|
372,000
|
870,000
|
Total
Inventories
|
$1,512,000
|
$1,566,000
|
Inventories consist
primarily of our energy storage systems and the related
subcomponents, and are stated at the lower of cost or net
realizable value. Inventory held at consignment locations is
included in our finished goods inventory and totaled $14,000 and
$32,000 as of June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017,
respectively.
NOTE
5 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and
equipment, net consist of the following:
|
|
|
Vehicles
|
$1,000
|
$1,000
|
Machinery
and equipment
|
112,000
|
84,000
|
Office
equipment
|
162,000
|
133,000
|
Furniture
and Equipment
|
39,000
|
36,000
|
Leasehold
improvements
|
34,000
|
10,000
|
|
348,000
|
264,000
|
Less:
Accumulated depreciation
|
(261,000)
|
(205,000)
|
Property,
plant and equipment, net
|
$87,000
|
$59,000
|
Depreciation
expense was approximately $57,000 and $40,000, for the years ended
June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and is included in selling
and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations.
NOTE
6 - RELATED PARTY DEBT AGREEMENTS
Esenjay Credit Facilities
Between
October 2011 and September 2012, the Company entered into three
debt agreement with Esenjay. Esenjay is deemed to be a related
party as Mr. Michael Johnson, the beneficial owner and director of
Esenjay is a current member of our board of directors and a major
shareholder of the Company (owning approximately 52% of our
outstanding common shares as of June 30, 2018). The three debt
agreements consisted of a Bridge Loan Promissory Note, a Secondary
Revolving Promissory Note and an Unrestricted Line of Credit
(collectively, the “Loan Agreements”). On December 31,
2015, the Bridge Loan Promissory Note and the Secondary Revolving
Promissory Note expired leaving the Unrestricted Line of Credit,
available for future draws.
The
Unrestricted Line of Credit has a maximum borrowing amount of
$10,000,000, is convertible at a rate of $0.60 per share, bears
interest at 8% per annum and matures on January 31, 2019. Advances
under the Unsecured Line of Credit are subject to Esenjay's
approval.
On
December 29, 2015, we entered into a Second Amendment to the
Unrestricted Line of Credit (“Second Amendment”), with
Esenjay which modified certain terms of the Unrestricted Line of
Credit resulting in approximately $310,000 of debt issuance costs,
and accordingly, was amortized over the remaining seven-month term
through July 30, 2016, at which time it was fully amortized. During
the year ended June 30, 2017 we recorded approximately $44,000 of
deferred financing amortization costs, which is included in
interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations.
The
outstanding principal balance of the Unrestricted Line of Credit as
of June 30, 2018 was $7,975,000, convertible at $0.60 per share or
13,291,667 shares of common stock, resulting in a remaining
$2,025,000 available for future draws under this agreement, subject
to lender’s approval. During the years ended June 30,
2018 and 2017, the Company recorded approximately $587,000 and
$162,000, respectively of interest expense in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations related to the Unrestricted
Line of Credit.
On
March 22, 2018, Flux Power entered into a credit facility agreement
with Esenjay with a maximum borrowing amount of $5,000,000.
Proceeds from the credit facility are to be used to purchase
inventory and related operational expenses and accrue interest at a
rate of 15% per annum (the “Inventory Line of Credit”).
The outstanding balance of the Inventory Line of Credit and accrued
interest is due and payable on March 31, 2019. Funds received from
Esenjay since December 5, 2017 were transferred to the Inventory
Line of Credit resulting in $2,405,000 outstanding as of June 30,
2018 and $2,595,000 available for future draws, subject to the
lender’s approval.
As of
June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company had approximately $931,000 and
$239,000, respectively of accrued interest associated with such
credit facilities.
Shareholder Convertible Promissory Note
On
April 27, 2017, we formalized an oral agreement for advances
totaling $500,000, received from a shareholder
(“Shareholder”) into a written Convertible Promissory
Note (the “Convertible Note”). Borrowings under the
Convertible Note accrue interest at 12% per annum, with all unpaid
principal and accrued interest due and payable on October 27, 2018.
In addition, at any time commencing on or after the date that is
six (6) months from the issue date, at the election of Shareholder,
all or any portion of the outstanding principal, accrued but unpaid
interest and/or late charges under the Convertible Note may be
converted into shares of the Company’s common stock at a
conversion price of $1.20 per share. As a result, the Convertible
Note is convertible into 485,345 and 416,667 shares of common stock
at June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017, respectively. During the year
ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded approximately
$60,000 and $22,000, respectively of interest expense in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations related to the
Unrestricted Line of Credit.
As of
June 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company had approximately $82,000 and
$22,000, respectively of accrued interest associated with the
Convertible Note.
NOTE
7 - LINE OF CREDIT AND RELATED WARRANTS
In
connection with a 2014 line of credit, the Company granted a
warrant to the Lender to purchase a certain number of shares of
common stock of the Company equal to the outstanding advances under
the Line of Credit divided by the conversion price of $1.20, for a
term of five years, at an exercise price per share equal to $2.00.
Accordingly, in connection with the advance of $215,000, Lender is
entitled to purchase up to 179,167 shares of common stock upon
exercise of the warrant at $2.00 per share. The Lender has no other
material relationship with the Company or its affiliates. The
estimated relative fair value of warrants issued in connection with
advances under the Line of Credit is recorded as a debt discount
and is amortized as additional interest expense over the term of
the underlying debt. The Company recorded debt discount of
approximately $85,000 based on the relative fair value of these
warrants. In addition, as the effective conversion price of the
debt was less than the market price of the underlying common stock
on the date of issuance, the Company recorded additional debt
discount of approximately $80,000 related to the beneficial
conversion feature. As of June 30, 2017, the Line of Credit has
been paid in full. During the year ended June 30, 2017 the Company
recorded approximately $19,000 of debt discount amortization, which
is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations.
NOTE
8 - STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Private Placements – Fiscal 2017 and 2018
During
fiscal 2017, we sold 3,687,500 shares of common stock for a total
purchase price of $1,475,000 to six accredited investors of which
$1,075,000 was received in cash and $400,000 was received via the
settlement of outstanding liabilities. Esenjay, our controlling
shareholder and primary credit line holder, purchased 1,000,000
shares in exchange for the settlement of $400,000 of debt owed to
Esenjay by the Company. Two of the accredited investors who
invested an aggregate of $200,000 are siblings of Mr. Johnson.
During fiscal 2016, a total of $2,425,000 had been raised of which
$1,050,000 was received in cash and $1,375,000 was received via the
settlement of outstanding liabilities. Esenjay purchased 625,000
shares for cash proceeds of $250,000 and 3,375,000 shares in
exchange for the settlement of $1,350,000 of debt owed to Esenjay
by the Company. In addition, we sold 2,000,000 shares (of which
250,000 shares (valued at $100,000) were not issued until
subsequent to June 30, 2016) to two unrelated accredited investors
for $800,000 in cash and 63,000 shares (valued at $25,000) in
exchange for settlement of accounts payable to a vendor. On April
15, 2016, we entered into an agreement with Esenjay, whereby
Esenjay agreed to limit its right of conversion under the
Unrestricted Line of Credit to such number of shares so that upon
conversion, if any, it will not cause us to exceed our authorized
number of shares of common stock. The securities offered and sold
in the Offering have not been registered under the Securities Act.
The securities were offered and sold to accredited investors in
reliance upon exemptions from registration pursuant to Rule 506
promulgated thereunder.
The
initial closing of the Offering in May 2016 at a price of $0.40 per
share triggered an anti-dilution provision for warrant holders
under our 2012 Private Placement pursuant to which an aggregate of
290,735 shares of common stock may be purchased upon exercise. As a
result, the exercise price of such warrants was reduced from $2.69
to $1.55 per share. The remaining terms, including expiration
dates, of all effected warrants remain unchanged. The modified
exercise price of the warrants to $1.55 resulted in a repricing
modification charge of $12,000 that was recorded as a cost of
capital raised in connection with the offering.
In
March 2018, our Board of Directors approved a private placement of
up to 5,714,286 shares of our common stock to select accredited
investors for a total amount of $4,000,000, or $0.70 per share of
common stock (“Offering”). As of June 30, 2018, all
5,714,286 shares of our common stock were sold to accredited
investors at $0.70 per share for a total gross proceeds of
$4,000,000. The securities in the Offering were offered and sold to
accredited investors in reliance upon exemptions from registration
pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and Rule 506
promulgated thereunder.
Advisory Agreements
Catalyst Global LLC.
Effective April 1, 2016, we entered into a renewal contract (the
“2016 Renewal”) with Catalyst Global LLC
(“CGL”) to provide investor relations services for 12
months in exchange for monthly fees of $2,000 per month and 54,000
shares of unregistered common stock issued as follows: 31,500
shares on June 30, 2016 for services provided during the three
months ended June 30, 2016 and 7,500 shares issued upon each of the
six-, nine-, and twelve-month anniversaries of the contract. The
initial tranche was valued at $0.50 per share or approximately
$14,500 when issued on June 30, 2016, the second tranche of 7,500
shares was issued on September 29, 2016 and was valued at $0.40 per
share or $3,000, the third tranche of 7,500 shares was issued on
January 23, 2017 and was valued at $0.40 per share or $3,000 and
the fourth tranche of 7,500 shares was issued on March 20, 2017 and
was valued at $0.45 per share or $3,375.
Effective April 1,
2017, we entered into a renewal contract (the “2017
Renewal”) with CGL to provide investor relations services for
12 months in exchange for monthly fees of $3,500 per month and
7,777 shares of restricted common stock per month, issued on a
quarterly basis. In relation to the 2017 Renewal, we issued 23,333
and 69,999 shares of common stock, during Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal
2018, respectively. The common stock was valued at $0.45 per share
or $10,500 and $31,500, during Fiscal 2017 and Fiscal 2018,
respectively. The 2017 Renewal is cancelable upon 60 days written
notice.
Effective April 1,
2018, we entered into another renewal contract (the “2018
Renewal”) with CGL to provide investor relations services for
12 months in exchange for monthly fees of $4,500 and 34,840 shares
of restricted common stock, issued on a quarterly basis. During the
three months ended June 30, 2018, we issued 8,710 shares of common
stock to CGL valued at $1.55 per share or $13,500. The 2018 Renewal
is cancelable upon 60 days written notice.
Shenzhen Reach Investment
Development Co. (“SRID”). On March 14, 2018, we
entered into a consulting agreement with SRID to assist us with
identifying strategic partners, suppliers and manufacturers in
China for a term of 12 months. Included with the services is a
two-week trip to China to meet with potential manufacturers, which
took place in April 2018. In consideration for the services, we
agreed to issue to SRID, up to 174,672 shares of restricted common
stock valued at approximately $80,000 over the course of the
12-month term. As of June 30, 2018, 86,900 shares have been
issued.
Warrant Activity
Warrant
detail for the year ended June 30, 2018 is reflected
below:
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Warrant
|
Remaining
Contract
Term (#
years)
|
Warrants
outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2017
|
2,342,590
|
$1.97
|
0.12 - 1.55
|
|
-
|
$-
|
-
|
|
(141,643)
|
$0.60
|
|
|
(460,157)
|
$2.15
|
|
Warrants outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2018
|
1,740,790
|
$2.03
|
|
Warrant
detail for the year ended June 30, 2017 is reflected
below:
|
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Warrant
|
Remaining
Contract
Term (#
years)
|
Warrants
outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2016
|
2,804,010
|
$2.00
|
0.39
-
2.50
|
Warrants
exchanged
|
(271,420)
|
$1.40
|
-
|
Warrants
expired
|
(190,000)
|
$3.00
|
-
|
Warrants
outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2017
|
2,342,590
|
$1.97
|
0.12
-
1.55
|
Stock-based
Compensation
On
November 26, 2014, our board of directors approved our 2014 Equity
Incentive Plan (the “2014 Plan”), which was approved by
our shareholders on February 17, 2015. The 2014 Plan offers
selected employees, directors, and consultants the opportunity to
acquire our common stock, and serves to encourage such persons to
remain employed by us and to attract new employees. The 2014 Plan
allows for the award of stock and options, up to 10,000,000 shares
of our common stock.
Activity in stock
options during the year ended June 30, 2018 and related balances
outstanding as of that date are reflected below:
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract
Term (# years)
|
Outstanding
at June 30, 2017
|
716,277
|
$1.10
|
7.09
|
Granted
|
2,925,106
|
0.78
|
|
Exercised
|
-
|
|
|
Forfeited
and cancelled
|
(96,910)
|
$0.57
|
|
Outstanding
at June 30, 2018
|
3,544,473
|
$0.83
|
8.87
|
Exercisable
at June 30, 2018
|
1,356,806
|
$0.74
|
7.71
|
Activity in stock
options during the year ended June 30, 2017 and related balances
outstanding as of that date are reflected below:
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contract
Term (# years)
|
Outstanding
at June 30, 2016
|
900,402
|
$1.13
|
|
Granted
|
-
|
|
|
Exercised
|
-
|
|
|
Forfeited
and cancelled
|
(184,125)
|
$1.63
|
|
Outstanding
at June 30, 2017
|
716,277
|
$1.10
|
7.09
|
Exercisable
at June 30, 2017
|
589,476
|
$1.11
|
6.80
|
Stock-based
compensation expense recognized in our consolidated statements of
operations for the year ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, includes
compensation expense for stock-based options and awards granted
based on the grant date fair value. For options and awards granted,
expenses are amortized under the straight-line method over the
expected vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense
recognized in the consolidated statements of operations has been
reduced for estimated forfeitures of options that are subject to
vesting. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and
revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures
differ from those estimates.
Our average
stock price during the year ended June 30, 2018, was $0.57, and as
a result the intrinsic value of the exercisable options at June 30,
2018, was $107,000.
We
allocated stock-based compensation expense included in the
consolidated statements of operations for employee option grants
and non-employee option grants as follows:
Years ended June 30,
|
|
|
Research
and development
|
$96,000
|
$13,000
|
General
and administrative
|
159,000
|
27,000
|
Total
stock-based compensation expense
|
$255,000
|
$40,000
|
The
Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to calculate the
fair value of stock options. The fair value of stock options was
measured at the grant date using the assumptions (annualized
percentages) in the table below:
|
|
|
Expected
volatility
|
138%
-143%
|
100%
|
Risk
free interest rate
|
1.76%
- 2.63%
|
1.31%
|
Forfeiture
rate
|
20%
-2 3%
|
17%-24%
|
Dividend
yield
|
0%
|
0%
|
Expected
term (years)
|
5
|
3
|
The
remaining amount of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
at June 30, 2018 relating to outstanding stock options, is
approximately $1,338,000, which is expected to be recognized over
the weighted average period of 2.10 years.
NOTE
9 - INCOME TAXES
Pursuant to the
provisions of FASB ASC Topic No. 740 Income Taxes (“ASC
740”), deferred
income taxes reflect the net effect of (a) temporary difference
between carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial
purposes and the amounts used for income tax reporting purposes,
and (b) net operating loss carryforwards. No net provision for
refundable Federal income taxes has been made in the accompanying
statement of operations because no recoverable taxes were paid
previously. Significant components of the Company’s net
deferred tax assets at June 30, 2018 and 2017 are shown below.
A valuation allowance of approximately $8,589,000 and $9,927,000
has been established to offset the net deferred tax assets as of
June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, due to uncertainties
surrounding the Company’s ability to generate future taxable
income to realize these assets.
The
Company is subject to taxation in the United States and California.
The Company’s tax years for 2010 and forward are subject to
examination by the United States and California tax authorities due
to the carry forward of unutilized net operating losses and
research and development credits (if any).
We have
incurred losses since inception, so no current income tax provision
or benefit has been recorded. Significant components of our net
deferred tax assets are shown in the table below.
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
Tax Assets:
|
|
|
Net
operating loss carryforwards
|
$7,333,000
|
$8,126,000
|
Stock
compensation
|
1,160,000
|
1,646,000
|
Other,
net
|
96,000
|
155,000
|
Net
deferred tax assets
|
8,589,000
|
9,927,000
|
Valuation
allowance for deferred tax assets
|
(8,589,000)
|
(9,927,000)
|
Net
deferred tax assets
|
$-
|
$-
|
At June
30, 2018, the Company had unused net operating loss carryovers of
approximately $26,837,000 and $26,794,000 that are available to
offset future federal and state taxable income, respectively. These
operating losses begin to expire in 2030.
The
provision for income taxes on earnings subject to income taxes
differs from the statutory federal rate at June 30, 2018 and 2017,
due to the following:
|
Year
Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
Federal income taxes at 21% and
34%, respectively
|
$(1,915,000)
|
$(1,508,000)
|
State
income taxes, net
|
(446,000)
|
(392,000)
|
Permanent
differences and other
|
345,000
|
83,000
|
Change
in the estimated fair market value of derivatives
|
-
|
6,000
|
Other
true ups, if any
|
(206,000)
|
(9,000)
|
Change
in federal tax rate
|
3,560,000
|
-
|
Change
in valuation allowance
|
(1,338,000)
|
1,820,000
|
Provision
for income taxes
|
$-
|
$-
|
Internal Revenue
Code Sections 382 limits the use of our net operating loss
carryforwards if there has been a cumulative change in ownership of
more than 50% within a three-year period. The Company has not
yet completed a Section 382 net operating loss analysis. In the
event that such analysis determines there is a limitation on the
use on net operating loss carryforwards to offset future taxable
income, the recorded deferred tax asset relating to such net
operating loss carryforwards will be reduced. However, as the
Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its net
deferred tax assets, there is no impact on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2018 and
2017.
Under
ASC 740, the impact of an uncertain income tax position on the
income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount that is
more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant
taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will not be
recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained.
Additionally, ASC 740 provides guidance on de-recognition,
classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim
periods, disclosure and transition.
In
accordance with ASC 740, there are no unrecognized tax benefits as
of June 30, 2018 or June 30, 2017.
On December
22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law
the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”). The legislation
significantly changes U.S. tax law by, among other things, reducing
the US federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, repealing the
alternative minimum tax, implementing a territorial tax system and
imposing a repatriation tax on deemed repatriated earnings of
foreign subsidiaries.
Pursuant to the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income
Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
(“SAB 118”), given the amount and complexity of the changes in the tax law resulting from the tax legislation, the Company
has
not finalized the
accounting for the income tax effects of the tax legislation
related to the remeasurement of deferred taxes and provisional
amounts recorded related to the transition tax. The impact of the
tax legislation may differ from the estimate, during the one-year
measurement period due to, among other things, further refinement
of the Company’s calculations, changes in interpretations and
assumptions the Company has made, guidance that may be issued and
actions the Company may take as a result of the tax
legislation.
We have
remeasured our deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the
rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future, which is
generally 21% plus state and local tax. The Company recorded a
provisional decrease related to our deferred tax assets and
liabilities of $3.6 million as a result of the tax rate decrease,
with a corresponding adjustment to our valuation allowance for the
year ended June 30, 2018.
NOTE
10 - OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The
Company subleases office and manufacturing space to Epic Boats (an
entity founded and controlled by Chris Anthony, our board member
and former Chief Executive Officer) in our facility in Vista,
California pursuant to a month-to-month sublease agreement.
Pursuant to this agreement, Epic Boats pays Flux Power 10% of
facility costs through the end of our lease agreement.
The
Company received $18,000 and $16,000 during the years ended June
30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, from Epic Boats under the sublease
rental agreement which is recorded as a reduction to rent expense
and the customer deposits discussed below.
As of
June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017, customer deposits totaling
approximately $102,000 and $120,000, respectively, related to such
products were recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets. There were no receivables outstanding from Epic Boats as of
June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2017.
NOTE
11 - CONCENTRATIONS
Credit Risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations
of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments
and unsecured trade accounts receivable. The Company maintains cash
balances at a financial institution in San Diego, California. Our
cash balance at this institution is secured by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation up to $250,000. As of June 30, 2018, cash
totaled approximately $2,706,000, which consists of funds held in a
non-interest bearing bank deposit account. The Company has not
experienced any losses in such accounts. Management believes that
the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk with
respect to its cash.
Customer Concentrations
During
the year ended June 30, 2018, we had two major customers that each
represented more than 10% of our revenues on an individual basis,
or approximately $3,181,000 or 77% of our total
revenues.
During
the year ended June 30, 2017, we had three major customers that
each represented more than 10% of our revenues on an individual
basis, or approximately $524,000 or 58% of our total
revenues.
Suppliers/Vendor Concentrations
We
obtain a limited number of components and supplies included in our
products from a small group of suppliers. During the year ended
June 30, 2018 we had three suppliers who accounted for more than
10% of our total purchases, on an individual basis. Purchases for
these three suppliers totaled $2,285,000 or 50% of our total
purchases.
During
the year ended June 30, 2017 we had three suppliers who accounted
for more than 10% of our total purchases, on an individual basis.
Purchases for these three suppliers totaled $1,665,000 or 57% of
our total purchases.
NOTE
12 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
From
time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal
proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business.
However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and an
adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to
time that may harm our business. To the best knowledge of
management, there are no material legal proceedings pending against
the Company.
Operating Leases
The
Company’s corporate headquarters totals 22,054 square feet
and is located in Vista, California. Effective February
25, 2014, the Company entered into a two-year lease agreement for
this facility with average monthly rent payments of approximately
$12,000 per month and paid a security deposit of $25,000, or
approximately 2 months of rent. Our lease was subsequently amended
resulting in average rent expense of $14,000 per month and expiring
on May 31, 2018. A third amendment to the lease in May 2018
extended the lease to May 31, 2019 with an average rent expense of
approximately $15,000 per month.
The
Company also subleases space to a related party, Epic Boats, on a
month-to-month basis at a rate of 10% of lease
expense.
Total
rent expense was $160,000 and $140,000 for the years ended June 30,
2018 and 2017, respectively, net of sublease income.
NOTE
13 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On July
25, 2018, our Board of Directors granted Ronald F. Dutt, our chief
executive officer president, chief financial officer, and corporate
secretary, options to purchase 335,264 shares of our common stock
with an exercise price equal to $1.98 per share and will vest
quarterly over a two-year period following the date of grant and
expire on July 25, 2028. The exercise price is equal to the fair
market value of our common stock, which is $1.98 per share based on
our 30 day volume-weighted average price on July 25, 2018. The
options were issued under the 2014 Equity Incentive
Plan.