United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-QSB
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007.
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from __________ to __________.
Commission file number 0-25097
WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Florida
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
65-0783722
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3900A 31st Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33714
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: 727-525-5552
Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. (x) Yes (__) No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) (__) Yes (x) No
The number of shares of the issuers common stock, part value $.001 per share, outstanding as of August 10, 2007 was 25,426,184.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format (Check one): (__) Yes (x) No
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements.
WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
June 30, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||
(unaudited) | (audited) | |||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash | $ | 222,792 | $ | 88,400 | ||
Accounts receivable | 72,706 | 56,121 | ||||
Inventory | 92,078 | 98,529 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 217,289 | 630,294 | ||||
Total current assets | 604,865 | 873,344 | ||||
Property & equipment, net | 59,759 | 67,142 | ||||
Intangibles-Net | 82,505 | 61,660 | ||||
Other assets | 850 | - | ||||
Total Assets | $ | 747,979 | $ | 1,002,146 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 36,259 | $ | 16,775 | ||
Accrued expenses | 424,753 | 292,541 | ||||
Advance payments from dealers and customers | 15,752 | 16,047 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 476,764 | 325,363 | ||||
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued) | ||||||
June 30, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||
(unaudited) | (audited) | |||||
Stockholders equity | ||||||
Preferred stock; $.0001 par value; | ||||||
100,000,000 shares authorized and 100,000 shares issued | 10 | 10 | ||||
Common stock; $.0001 par value; | ||||||
100,000,000 shares authorized; 29,865,740 and 27,255,140 shares issued | ||||||
and outstanding | 2,986 | 2,724 | ||||
Paid-in capital | 12,331,180 | 10,937,020 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (12,062,961) | (10,262,971) | ||||
Total stockholders equity | 271,215 | 676,783 | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity | $ | 747,979 | $ | 1,002,146 | ||
The Accompanying Notes are an Integral part of These Financial Statements
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS UNAUDITED | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||
2007 | 2006 | 2007 | 2006 | ||||||||
(restated) | |||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 117,775 | $ | 163,568 | $ | 217,185 | $ | 267,331 | |||
Cost of goods sold | 54,751 | 75,442 | 116,223 | 135,462 | |||||||
Gross profit | $ | 63,024 | $ | 88,126 | $ | 100,962 | $ | 131,869 | |||
General and administrative expenses | 757,009 | 1,451,442 | 1,639,165 | 4,624,163 | |||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations | (693,985) | (3,128,978) | 1,538,203 | 4,492,294 | |||||||
Other income (expense) | |||||||||||
Interest income (expense) | $ | 1,138 | $ | (1,718) | $ | 1,138 | $ | (6,278) | |||
Research and development | (71,641) | (51,589) | (159,770) | (106,211) | |||||||
Loss on disposal of property & equipment | $ | (850) | $ | - | $ | (850) | $ | - | |||
Total other income (expense) | $ | (71,353) | $ | (53,303) | $ | (159,842) | $ | (112,489) | |||
Earnings (loss) before provision | |||||||||||
for Income taxes | (765,338) | (1,416,623) | (1,697,685) | (4,604,783) | |||||||
Provision for income taxes | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||
Net loss | (765,338) | (1,416,623) | (1,697,685) | (4,604,783) | |||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 51,680 | - | 102,305 | - | |||||||
Net loss available to common shareholders | $ | (817,018) | $ | (1,416,623) | $ | (1,799,990) | $ | (4,604,783) | |||
Loss per common share | $ | (.03) | $ | (0.04) | $ | (.06) | $ | (0.15) | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 28,131,684 | 25,624,707 | 28,675,665 | 29,712,339 | |||||||
The Accompanying Notes are an Integral part of These Financial Statements
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, UNAUDITED | ||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||
(restated) | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (1,697,685) | $ | (4,604,783) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used | ||||||
in operating activities: | ||||||
Depreciation & Amortization | 12,638 | 7,945 | ||||
Loss on disposal | 850 | - | ||||
Stock based consulting & compensation expense | 1,011,011 | 6,580,333 | ||||
(Increase) the decrease in: | ||||||
Accounts receivable | (16,585) | (34,655) | ||||
Inventory | 6,451 | 17,192 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 183,855 | (2,225,199) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in: | ||||||
Accounts payable | 19,484 | (8,077) | ||||
Accrued expenses | 7,113 | (308,866) | ||||
Total adjustments | 1,224,817 | 4,490,340 | ||||
Net cash (used) in operating activities | (472,868) | (576,110) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
Purchase of equipment | (1,100) | (6,336) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of fixed asset | 200 | - | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) | ||||||
Investing activities | (900) | (6,336) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ | 608,160 | $ | 694,800 | ||
Repayment of loans payable to related parties | - | (161,097) | ||||
Repayment of long-term debt | - | (68,685) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 608,160 | 465,018 | ||||
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, UNAUDITED (continued) | ||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||
(restated) | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 134,392 | (117,428) | ||||
Cash, beginning of period | 88,400 | 240,194 | ||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 222,792 | $ | 122,766 | ||
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing | ||||||
and financing activities: | ||||||
Common stock issued for services | $ | 710,861 | $ | 6,580,333 | ||
Amortization of prepaid expenses | 300,150 | - | ||||
Cash flow information: | ||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | - | $ | 1,674 | ||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ | - | $ | - |
The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of These Financial Statements
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The information presented herein as of June 30, 2007, and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, is unaudited.
(1) Organization:
Advanced 3D Ultrasound Services, Inc. was incorporated on September 23, 1997. Advanced 3D Ultrasound Services, Inc. merged with World Energy solutions, Inc. (WESI) effective August 17, 2005. Advanced 3D Ultrasound Services, Inc. remained as the surviving entity as the legal acquirer, while WESI was the accounting acquirer.
On November 7, 2005, Advanced 3D Ultrasound Services, Inc. changed its name to World Energy Solutions, Inc. Additionally, the Company agreed to increase it authorized common shares to 100,000,000 shares.
On November 7, 2005, WESI merged with Professional Technical Systems, Inc. (PTS). WESI remained as the surviving entity as the legal acquirer, while PTS was the accounting acquirer.
On October 11, 2006, WESI acquired Pure Air Technologies, Inc. (PATI), a subsidiary of UTEK Corporation in a tax-free stock for stock exchange. The Company issued 100,000 shares of Series A convertible preferred stock to UTEK Corporation in exchange for 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of PATI, assignment of a world wide exclusive technology license, a sponsored research agreement and $300,000 cash.
(2) Basis of Presentation:
The accompanying financial statements of WESI (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-QSB and Item 310 (b) of Regulation S-B. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal required adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
The consolidated financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2007 include the accounts of Pure Air Technologies, Inc. (incorporated August 7, 2006). Significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
During July, 2007, World Energy Solutions Limited (WESL) was incorporated in the United Kingdom. The entity is a related party through common control. WESL does not have any activity and has not been capitalized, and therefore, is not consolidated.
Operating results for the three and six month period ended June 30, 2007, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007. For further
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
information, refer to the financial statements and footnotes included in the Companys annual report of Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Net loss per common share is computed in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS 128). SFAS 128 requires net loss per share information to be computed using a simple weighted average of common shares outstanding during the periods presented.
(3) Inventory:
Inventory consists of the following at June 30, 2007, as compared to year-end 2006:
2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||
Raw Materials | $ | 60,702 | $ | 67,719 | ||
Work-in-progress | - | 1,252 | ||||
Finished goods | 14,208 | 13,090 | ||||
Purchased finished goods | 30,225 | 29,525 | ||||
105,135 | 111,586 | |||||
Less allowance for obsolescence | 13,057 | 13,057 | ||||
$ | 92,078 | $ | 98,529 |
(4) Stock Transactions and Agreements:
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company sold 2,342,600 shares of common stock for $608,150.
In February 2007, the company issued 650,000 stock options to a director of the company for consulting services valued at approximately $182,836.
In March 2007, a major shareholder of the Company sold 750,000 shares of his stock to a director and consultant to the company for a bargain price as compensation to them for their services. The Company has recorded the difference between the bargain price and the fair value of the shares as a contribution to capital by the major shareholder and an expense of the Company in the amount of $172,425.
During the three months ended June 30, 2007, the Company issued 268,000 shares of common stock for various services. The services to be provided by the agreements are for web site enhancement & development; advertising; and for consulting services related to investor relations valued at approximately $75,400. During the same three months ended June 30, 2007, two significant shareholders contributed capital to the company in the form of 1,210,000 common shares that were issued as incentive to certain consultants and employees. The fair value of the shares were valued at
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
the closing stock price on the dates of contribution ranging from $0.28 to $0.70 and recorded as a contribution to capital and an expense of the Company in the amount of $355,600.
On April 16, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement to secure $5,000,000 financing through a private placement of the Companys common stock. The agreement is effective for 180 days or until such financing has been achieved.
As compensation for the agreement, the Company paid a $15,000 sign on fee. A consultancy fee of 10% of the aggregate gross proceeds of the common stock purchased though introductions from the investor firm, plus 3% in non-accountable expenses, payable in cash shall be due at the time of the investor purchases.
Thirteen percent of the aggregate number of securities purchased by investors introduced by the investor firm shall be payable in warrants that are exercisable into the Companys common stock. The expiration date shall not be less than three years, unless warrants are issued as part of the offering, in
which case the warrants granted to the investor firm shall have the same expiration date of the investor warrants. The warrant exercise price shall be the same price of the Companys common stock issued at the time of the offering, or if warrants are issued as part of the offering, then the exercise price shall be the same as those offered. As of June 30, 2007, no financing had been obtained through this agreement.
During May, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement for consulting services in connection with obtaining capital or debt financing in an aggregate amount of no less than $3,000,000. In exchange for these services, the Company paid the consultant a fee of $6,500 and also will pay certain costs and expenses incurred by the consultant related to his services to the Company. No individual cost or expense of $100 or greater shall be incurred by the consultant without prior approval of the Company. As of June 30, 2007, no financing had been obtained from this agreement.
(5) Restatements
During the audit of our year-end financial statements, the valuation of common stock shares issued during the first quarter of 2006 were adjusted for consulting and compensation services to be provided over various terms. In addition, the company recorded an additional liability and adjusted the recorded expense related to an advertising agreement entered into during the first quarter 2006.
In January 2006, the Company entered into various consulting agreements and two employment agreements whereby common stock was issued for services. The valuation of the common stock at the time was valued at the stock closing price on February 1, 2006, versus the date of the execution of the agreements and the issuance of the stock which was in January 2006. This resulted in a $.05 per share reduction in the valuation of the shares. The result was a reduction of $106,250, which was reflected
as a reduction in quarter one of compensation expense in the amount of $60,000, consulting expense of $35,000, prepaid expenses of $11,250 and additional paid in capital of $106,350.
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During February 2006, the company entered into an advertising agreement for a total payment of restricted common shares that equated to $1,000,000. The issuance of these shares was to be paid as the $500,000 equivalent of common shares upon execution of the agreement and the balance to be issued in equal share payments over the following ten consecutive calendar months. The Company had issued a total value of $550,000 in common shares during the quarter ended March 31, 2006 and had expensed the entire payment. The Company has restated the accounting for this agreement to record the entire related liability in the first quarter and expense the amortization of the prepaid and deferred portion over the term of the agreement. The net effect for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was to decrease expense $366,667, decrease accrued liability $150,000 and decrease prepaid and deferred expenses $250,000.
The net effect of the above changes to the net income for the period ended June 30, 2006 was a $461,667 decrease to the net loss and a reduction to the loss per common share from $.17 to $.15 or approximately $.02 per share.
(6) Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions market participants would use when pricing an asset or liability and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the information used to develop those assumptions. Under the standard, fair value measurements would be separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. SFAS No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 157 to materially impact its financial statements.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, in February, 2007. SFAS 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. A business entity shall report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings (or another performance indicator if the business entity does not report earnings) at each subsequent reporting date. A not for profit organization shall report unrealized gains and losses in its statement of activities or similar statement. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of SFAS Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measures. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007. The Company is currently assessing the possible impact of the adoption of this Statement, but does not anticipate it to materially impact the financial statements.
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(7) Legal Proceedings
(a) World Energy Solutions, Inc. (WEGY or the Company) has commenced a lawsuit styled World Energy Solutions, Inc. v. David Weintraub, et al., No. 06-8968-CI-20 (Cir. Ct. Pinellas Cty.) (the Litigation), against a Florida corporation and several individuals to recover damages and 4,794,551 shares of Company common stock (the Shares) issued in connection with the execution of consulting agreements and promises to perform future services for the benefit of the Company. The Company is suing Rajax, Inc., its principal, Rachel Steele and Daniel Witherspoon, III, as well as David Weintraub (Weintraub), Timothy Daley (Daley) and Leslie Sands (Sands) and has alleged various claims including fraud in the inducement, conspiracy to defraud and breach of contract. The Company contends in the Litigation that the recipients of the Shares have not given the consideration promised to the Company in exchange for such Shares.
The Company has obtained clerks defaults against defendants, Daley, Sands and Weintraub. The Court also has denied Weintraubs motion to vacate the default as well as Weintraubs motion for rehearing regarding the earlier motion to vacate. Weintraub has filed an appeal to the Second District Court of Appeals regarding the Courts refusal to vacate the default and such appeal is currently pending.
Pursuant to the Litigation, the Company will seek a judgment for damages and to rescind certain transactions involving the issuance of the Shares to Rajax, Inc., Rachel Steele and her designees (including Shares issued to Steeles children at Weintraubs request under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act), Daniel Witherspoon and Leslie Sands. The Company previously issued stop transfer instructions to its stock transfer agent regarding all of the Shares.
(b) On March 1, 2007, Rachel Steele filed a civil action against the Company, styled Rachel Steele v. World Energy Solutions, Inc., No. 07-002010-CI-20 (Cir. Ct. Pinellas Cty.), wherein she sought an injunction to allow her to sell certain quantities of the Shares (restricted securities) in public sale transactions pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 144. The Company had previously advised Rachel Steele through its litigation counsel that the Company does not believe that the proposed sale of its common stock complies with the requirements of SEC Rule 144. On March 13, 2007, the Circuit Court in and for Pinellas County, Florida heard arguments on Rachel Steeles Motion For Temporary Injunction. The Court ordered that Steeles civil action be consolidated with the Litigation filed against her by the Company. The Court recognized that the Companys allegations of fraud are intertwined with issues relating to Steeles request for injunctive relief; that Steeles request for money damages is inconsistent with a claim for irreparable harm as required for injunctive relief; that additional time was needed for the parties to complete discovery; and accordingly, the Court declined to address the issues in Steeles motion at the hearing. The Company intends to vigorously pursue discovery in the Litigation, prosecute its claims for fraud, conspiracy to defraud and breach of contract against all defendants identified in the Litigation with a view toward obtaining a judgment for damages and to facilitate cancellation of all of the Shares.
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WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(8) Subsequent Events
(a) On July 13, 2007, the Companys Board of Directors executed a resolution concluding that shares of Company common stock previously issued to former consultants, Rachel Steele (Steele), Rajax, Inc. (Rajax) and Daniel Witherspoon III (Witherspoon), were procured by such individuals and entity through fraud, breach of contract and without tendering promised consideration. The Company determined that in order to protect the integrity of its capital structure, its legitimate shareholders and the public market for its securities that it was appropriate to cancel the remaining shares held by such individuals and entity (a total of 4,449,551 shares). Accordingly, the Company published notice on Form 8-K that it cancelled the following Company stock certificates and shares represented thereby:
Certificate # 4139 (800,000 shares-Rajax, Inc.)
Certificate # 4144 (500,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 4145 (500,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5065 (500,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5066 (500,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5067 (434,500 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5122 (298,551 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5162 (429,500 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5197 (410,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5220 (7,000 shares-Daniel Witherspoon III)
Certificate # 5226 (70,000 shares-Daniel Witherspoon III).
The Company advised Steele, Witherspoon and Rajax that the aforementioned Company stock certificates and the shares of Company common stock represented thereby are cancelled, are null and void and may not be transferred, sold or hypothecated by any person or entity and the Company will not honor any transfer request regarding the above referenced shares of its common stock.
(b) The Company has entered into a twelve month business development consulting agreement, effective as of July, 2007. As compensation for services provided, fees of $10,000 per month and reimbursement of expenses shall be paid by the Company. Any single expense of $100 or greater requires prior approval by the Company. The agreement may be extended upon written notice if performance is delayed for any reason. Upon certain specified conditions, the agreement may be terminated. If the agreement is terminated as a result of an uncured breach by the consultant, the Company will have no remaining liability for unpaid fees.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Introduction
World Energy Solutions, Inc. (referred to as the Company, WESI, or in the first person notations of we, us, and our) began operations in 1984 under the corporate name of Professional Technical Systems, Inc. (PTS). PTS merged with WESI in November 2005 with WESI being the legal acquirer but PTS being the accounting acquirer. Therefore the financial statements presented herein are those of WESI (formerly known as PTS).
In August 2005, WESI merged with Advanced 3D Ultrasounds, Inc. (ADVU) with ADVU being the legal acquirer but WESI being the accounting acquirer. ADVU changed its name to WESI.
ADVU and WESI prior to merging with PTS had no revenues and minimal assets and activity. PTS has been an operating manufacturer before and after the merger.
WESI manufactures and sells transient voltage surge suppressors and related products and commercial and residential energy-saving equipment and appliances to distributors and customers throughout the United States. Although this activity is expected to continue, the Company plans to implement a new business model to market a multi-product package to commercial, industrial and residential facilities in order to lower their overall cost of electric, gas and water. The Company plans to market its package both by direct sales well as a Shared Revenue Program (SRP) where the Company pays for the entire installation in return for a percentage of the realized savings. This new business model is expected to increase revenues and profits for the Company.
The Company also plans to acquire new technologies that complement is new business model such as the acquisition of Pure Air Technologies, Inc. discussed below.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash increased to approximately $222,792 as of June 30, 2007 compared to $88,400 as of December 31, 2006. This increase is due mostly to repayment of deposits on research and to the sale of common stock. Proceeds from the issuance of common stock have funded the cash used for operating activities.
The cash used in operations in 2007 was less than the cash used in operations in 2006 by approximately $175,000. Although gross profit from sales decreased slightly, general and administrative expenses decreased approximately $2,997,171. Approximately $3,937,000 of salaries, consulting fees and advertising costs were funded through the issuance of common stock during the first quarter of 2006.
We do not believe our working capital is sufficient to implement the full spectrum of our planned, new energy-saving business model. Operations in 2007 and most of 2006 have been funded in large part through the sale of common stock and such funding will need to continue in order to allow us to
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implement our new business model. The Company has been successful in acquiring certain services through consulting agreements that are funded in large part through the issuance of common stock as noted above. However, the Company currently is offering its stock through a private placement memorandum. The Company plans to raise up to $10,000,000 through this sale of common stock. The proceeds from the sale will be used to fund research and development consulting and professional fees, new job installs, other expenses and for working capital.
In October 2006, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Pure Air Technologies, Inc. (PATI) from UTEK Corporation, a consultant of the Company. Previously PATI licensed certain technology from the University of Florida. PATI agreed to pay future patent costs related to the technology and to pay future royalties based on sales of products incorporating the technology. PATI also entered into a sponsored research agreement with the University through the payment of $231,000. The Company issued UTEK 100,000 of its preferred stock in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of PATI, assignment of the technology license and the sponsored research agreement and $300,000 cash. The Company believes any future costs related to the PATI technology can be funded through operations.
After one year from the date of issuance of the Preferred Stock, it is convertible into shares of the Companys common stock at the election of UTEK. The Agreement provides that the Preferred Stock is convertible into the number of shares of the Companys common stock having a value of $4,050,000 (the agreed value of the PATI technology), based upon the previous ten (10) day average closing bid price on the date of conversion. The Preferred Stock shall bear interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum, compounded quarterly, based on the $4,050,000 agreed value of the PATI technology.
Pure Air Technologies, Inc. holds a worldwide exclusive license for a technology, developed by researchers at the University of Florida designed to help eliminate hazardous organic chemicals and microorganisms from indoor environments. The technology generates ozone within a buildings heating, ventilating and air conditioning system, eliminating organic pollutants and microorganisms, and then converts the ozone to O2 and water vapor.
Results of Operations and Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The results of operations are based on preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of financial statements requires management to select accounting policies for critical accounting areas as well as estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. The Companys accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 to Notes of Financial Statements found in the Companys annual financial statements filed with Form 10-KSB. We have identified the following accounting policy and related judgment as critical to understanding the results of our operations.
Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets
SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes requires that deferred tax assets be evaluated for future realization and reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent we believe a portion will not be realized. We consider many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of our deferred
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tax assets including our recent cumulative earnings experience, expectations of future taxable income, the carry-forward periods available to us for tax reporting purposes and other relevant factors. At December 31, 2006, our net deferred tax assets are $4,958,400, comprised principally of net operating loss carry forwards (NOLs). Classification of deferred tax assets between current and long-term categories is based on the expected timing of realization, and the valuation allowance is allocated on a prorate basis.
We have reflected a valuation allowance of 100%, which resulted in an income tax benefit of zero. The range of possible judgments relating to the valuation of our deferred tax asset is very wide. If we had concluded that the weight of available evidence supported a decision that substantially all of our deferred tax assets may be realized, we would have a substantial income tax benefit in our statement of operations. Significant judgment is required in making this assessment, and it is very difficult to predict when, if ever, our assessment may conclude our deferred tax assets is realizable.
2007 Compared to 2006
Total product sales for 2007 were $117,775 and $217,185 compared to 2006 sales of $163,568 and $267,331 for the three and six months then ended, respectively. Gross profit on sales was approximately 54% and 47% compared to 54% and 49% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 respectively. The gross profit for the three months ended has remained constant. The 2% decrease during the six months ended is attributable to increased material costs.
Our general and administrative expenses decreased to approximately $757,000 and $1,639,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 from approximately $1,451,000 and $4,624,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006. The Company incurred consulting fees and advertising costs of approximately $2,111,000 in 2006 and approximately $1,011,000 in 2007 related to the proposed business model.
We expect significant increases in future consulting, salary and research and development expenses as a result of the implementation of our new business model.
Forward-looking Statement
All statements other than statements of historical fact in this report are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are based on managements current expectations of the Companys near term results, based on current information available and pertaining to the Company. The Company assumes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
Item 3. Controls and Procedures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of June 30, 2007. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that our financial disclosure controls and
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procedures were not effective so as to timely identify, correct and disclose information required to be included in our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reports due to the Companys limited internal resources and lack of ability to have multiple levels of transaction review. Through the use of external consultants and the review process, management believes that the financial statements and other information presented herewith are materially correct.
There have been no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal controls over financial reporting.
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
(a) World Energy Solutions, Inc. (WEGY or the Company) has commenced a lawsuit styled World Energy Solutions, Inc. v. David Weintraub, et al., No. 06-8968-CI-20 (Cir. Ct. Pinellas Cty.) (the Litigation), against a Florida corporation and several individuals to recover damages and 4,794,551 shares of Company common stock (the Shares) issued in connection with the execution of consulting agreements and promises to perform future services for the benefit of the Company. The Company is suing Rajax, Inc., its principal, Rachel Steele and Daniel Witherspoon, III, as well as David Weintraub (Weintraub), Timothy Daley (Daley) and Leslie Sands (Sands) and has alleged various claims including fraud in the inducement, conspiracy to defraud and breach of contract. The Company contends in the Litigation that the recipients of the Shares have not given the consideration promised to the Company in exchange for such Shares.
The Company has obtained clerks defaults against defendants, Daley, Sands and Weintraub. The Court also has denied Weintraubs motion to vacate the default as well as Weintraubs motion for rehearing regarding the earlier motion to vacate. Weintraub has filed an appeal to the Second District Court of Appeals regarding the Courts refusal to vacate the default and such appeal is currently pending.
Pursuant to the Litigation, the Company will seek a judgment for damages and to rescind certain transactions involving the issuance of the Shares to Rajax, Inc., Rachel Steele and her designees (including Shares issued to Steeles children at Weintraubs request under the Uniform Gift to Minors Act), Daniel Witherspoon and Leslie Sands. The Company previously issued stop transfer instructions to its stock transfer agent regarding all of the Shares.
On July 13, 2007, the Companys Board of Directors executed a resolution concluding that shares of Company common stock previously issued to former consultants, Rachel Steele, Rajax, Inc. and Daniel Witherspoon III, were procured by such individuals and entity through fraud, breach of contract and without tendering promised consideration. The Company determined that in order to protect the integrity of its capital structure, its legitimate shareholders and the public market for its securities that it was appropriate to cancel the remaining shares held by such individuals and entity (a total of 4,449,551 shares). Accordingly, the Company published notice on Form 8-K that it cancelled the following Company stock certificates and shares represented thereby:
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Certificate # 4139 (800,000 shares-Rajax, Inc.)
Certificate # 4144 (500,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 4145 (500,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5065 (500,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5066 (500,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5067 (434,500 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5122 (298,551 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5162 (429,500 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5197 (410,000 shares-Rachel Steele)
Certificate # 5220 (7,000 shares-Daniel Witherspoon III)
Certificate # 5226 (70,000 shares-Daniel Witherspoon III).
The Company advised Steele, Witherspoon and Rajax that the aforementioned Company stock certificates and the shares of Company common stock represented thereby are cancelled, are null and void and may not be transferred, sold or hypothecated by any person or entity and the Company will not honor any transfer request regarding the above referenced shares of its common stock.
(b) On March 1, 2007, Rachel Steele filed a civil action against the Company, styled Rachel Steele v. World Energy Solutions, Inc., No. 07-002010-CI-20 (Cir. Ct. Pinellas Cty.), wherein she sought an injunction to allow her to sell certain quantities of the Shares (restricted securities) in public sale transactions pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 144. The Company had previously advised Rachel Steele through its litigation counsel that the Company does not believe that the proposed sale of its common stock complies with the requirements of SEC Rule 144. On March 13, 2007, the Circuit Court in and for Pinellas County, Florida heard arguments on Rachel Steeles Motion For Temporary Injunction. The Court ordered that Steeles civil action be consolidated with the Litigation filed against her by the Company. The Court recognized that the Companys allegations of fraud are intertwined with issues relating to Steeles request for injunctive relief; that Steeles request for money damages is inconsistent with a claim for irreparable harm as required for injunctive relief; that additional time was needed for the parties to complete discovery; and accordingly, the Court declined to address the issues in Steeles motion at the hearing. The Company intends to vigorously pursue discovery in the Litigation, prosecute its claims for fraud, conspiracy to defraud and breach of contract against all defendants identified in the Litigation with a view toward obtaining a judgment for damages and to facilitate cancellation of all of the Shares.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Sale of Common Stock
Date | Name | Total Dollar Amount | Price per Share | Total Number of Shares |
1/16/07 | Edward & Alice Prange | $ 25,000 | $ 0.25 | 100,000 |
1/16/07 | Ann Ree Chumbly | $ 5,000 | $ 0.25 | 20,000 |
2/07/07 | Robert C. Kratz | $ 325,000 | $ 0.25 | 1,300,000 |
3/05/07 | Kathleen Beckus | $ 1,400 | $ 0.25 | 5,600 |
3/06/07 | Joseph & Linda Chumbley | $ 15,000 | $ 0.25 | 60,000 |
3/13/07 | Kathleen Beckus | $ 22,250 | $ 0.25 | 89,000 |
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3/13/07 | Pamela Clark | $ 2,500 | $ 0.25 | 10,000 |
3/16/07 | Thomas Conley | $ 10,000 | $ 0.25 | 40,000 |
3/21/07 | Mark Porter | $ 10,000 | $ 0.25 | 40,000 |
5/3/07 | John Kretz | $ 32,000 | $ 0.25 | 128,000 |
6/15/07 | Mark Feldhame | $ 15,000 | $ 0.25 | 60,000 |
6/15/07 | Marlene Feldhame | $ 5,000 | $ 0.25 | 20,000 |
6/15/07 | Charlene Bedsoe | $ 5,000 | $ 0.25 | 20,000 |
6/22/07 | Jerjis J. Denno, Gen. Ptnr. | $ 25,000 | $ 0.25 | 100,000 |
6/22/07 | David Halpern | $ 25,000 | $ 0.25 | 100,000 |
6/22/07 | Gary Anderson | $ 25,000 | $ 0.25 | 100,000 |
6/26/07 | Robert Bloch | $ 35,000 | $ 0.25 | 140,000 |
6/28/07 | Paul Bemiss | $ 25,000 | $ 0.25 | 100,000 |
On May 24, 2007, we issued 80,000 shares of our restricted common stock to ZA Consulting in exchange for services involving investor relations and public relations to be performed on behalf of the Company. On May 25, 2007, we issued 171,000 shares of our restricted common stock to Stock PR, LLC in exchange for services involving investor relations and public relations to be performed on behalf of the Company.
All sales and the aforementioned issuance of common stock in exchange for services were made pursuant to Section 4(2) of the 1933 Act. The proceeds of the sale of these securities are to provide operating capital and development costs.
Sale of Preferred Stock
On October 11, 2006, World Energy Solutions, Inc. (the Company) acquired Pure Air Technologies, Inc. (PATI), a subsidiary of UTEK Corporation (AMEX & LSE-AIM: UTK), in a tax-free stock-for-stock exchange. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Acquisition (the Agreement), the Company issued 100,000 shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to UTEK Corporation in exchange for 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of Pure Air Technologies, Inc. The Preferred Stock issued in the exchange is restricted and may only be resold pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933.
After one year from the date of issuance of the Preferred Stock, it is convertible into shares of the Companys common stock at the election of Utek. The Agreement provides that the Preferred stock is convertible into the number of shares of the Companys common stock having a value of $4,050,000 (the agreed value of the PATI technology), based upon the previous ten (10) day average closing bid price on the date of conversion. The Preferred Stock shall bear interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum, compounded quarterly, based on the $4,050,000 agreed value of the PATI technology.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
NONE
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
NONE
Item 5. Other Information.
NONE
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit Number and Description
Location Reference
(a)
Financial Statements
Filed Herewith
(b)
Exhibits required by Item 601, Regulation S-B:
(3.0)
Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
(3.1)
Articles of Incorporation (as amended)
Filed Herewith
(10.0) Material Contracts
(10.1)
Employment Agreement with Benjamin Croxton
dated January 31, 2006
See Note 1 (below)
(10.2)
Employment Agreement with Mike Prentice
dated January 31, 2006
See Note 1 (below)
(11.0)
Statement re: Computation of Per Share Earnings
Note 1 to
Financial Statements
(31.0) Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer
Filed Herewith
(32.0)
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Filed Herewith
Exhibit Key
Note 1 | Incorporated by reference to the Companys Form S-8 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 31, 2006. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WORLD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Date: August 13, 2007
/s/ BENJAMIN C. CROXTON
BENJAMIN C. CROXTON,
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
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