UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
x
QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED
September 30, 2008
o
TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934.
Commission
File No.
333-140637
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in it charter)
Delaware
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13-4343369
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(State
or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
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(IRS
Employer Identification
|
organization)
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No.)
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4961
Windplay Drive, Suite 100
El
Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(916)
939-0400
(Registrant's
telephone number, including area code)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to
be
filed by section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required
to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for
the past 90 days. Yes
x
No
o
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.
See
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large
Accelerated filer
o
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|
Non-Accelerated
Filer
o
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Accelerated
Filer
o
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|
Smaller
Reporting Company
x
|
The
registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act). Yes
o
No
x
APPLICABLE
ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each issuer's classes of common stock,
as of
the latest practicable date: 26,018,750 issued and outstanding as of
November 7, 2008.
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
TO
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR
PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
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Page
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PART
I
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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
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1
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Item
1.
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Financial
Statements
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1
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Item
2.
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Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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2
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Item
3.
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Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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7
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Item
4.
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Controls
and Procedures
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7
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PART
II
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OTHER
INFORMATION
|
8
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Item
1.
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Legal
Proceedings
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8
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Item
1A.
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Risk
Factors
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8
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Item
2.
|
Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
|
22
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Item
3.
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Defaults
Upon Senior Securities
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22
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Item
4.
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Submission
of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
|
22
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Item
5.
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Other
Information
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22
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Item
6.
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Exhibits
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23
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Signatures
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24
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PART
I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM
1.
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
|
Our
financial statements start on the following page, beginning with page
F-1.
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
|
|
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|
As
of
|
|
|
As
of
|
|
|
|
|
September
30, 2008
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|
|
December
31, 2007
|
|
|
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|
(Unaudited)
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|
ASSETS
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
Current
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
5,446,853
|
|
$
|
1,278,651
|
|
Accounts
receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of
$10,000 at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007
|
|
|
7,730,325
|
|
|
2,437,851
|
|
Due
from shareholders
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
23,458
|
|
Cost
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
uncompleted contracts
|
|
|
640,833
|
|
|
37,245
|
|
Inventory,
net
|
|
|
6,936,339
|
|
|
1,417,338
|
|
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
|
|
|
43,990
|
|
|
69,332
|
|
Total
current assets
|
|
|
20,798,340
|
|
|
5,263,875
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property
and equipment, net
|
|
|
388,216
|
|
|
314,166
|
|
Intangible
assets
|
|
|
1,593,497
|
|
|
—
|
|
Total
assets
|
|
$
|
22,780,053
|
|
$
|
5,578,041
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
LIABILITIES
AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$
|
5,035,378
|
|
$
|
2,611,162
|
|
Accrued
liablilities
|
|
|
1,286,443
|
|
|
527,550
|
|
Deferred
income taxes
|
|
|
499,652
|
|
|
31,152
|
|
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
uncompleted contracts
|
|
|
6,775,344
|
|
|
1,451,637
|
|
Borrowings,
current
|
|
|
1,316,720
|
|
|
58,165
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
14,913,537
|
|
|
4,679,666
|
|
Borrowings,
non-current
|
|
|
186,906
|
|
|
183,223
|
|
Deferred
income taxes
|
|
|
249,750
|
|
|
—
|
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
|
15,350,193
|
|
|
4,862,889
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies (Note 8)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority
interest
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,650
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders'
equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible
preferred stock; par value $.0001 per share; 20,000,000 shares
authorized; 3,500,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at
September 30,
2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively
|
|
|
350
|
|
|
—
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|
Common
stock, par $.0001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized,
26,018,750 and
19,578,853 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008
and
December 31, 2007, respectively
|
|
|
2,602
|
|
|
1,958
|
|
Additional
paid-in-capital
|
|
|
7,202,271
|
|
|
1,566
|
|
Retained
earnings
|
|
|
272,668
|
|
|
700,913
|
|
Accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss)
|
|
|
(48,031
|
)
|
|
9,065
|
|
Total
shareholders' equity
|
|
|
7,429,860
|
|
|
713,502
|
|
Total
liabilities and shareholders' equity
|
|
$
|
22,780,053
|
|
$
|
5,578,041
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
|
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
|
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
For
the Three Months Ended
|
|
For
the Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September
30, 2008
|
|
September
30, 2007
|
|
September
30, 2008
|
|
September
30, 2007
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
sales
|
|
$
|
9,236,108
|
|
$
|
4,486,221
|
|
$
|
27,224,925
|
|
$
|
13,310,421
|
|
Cost
of sales
|
|
|
(8,233,171
|
)
|
|
(3,057,589
|
)
|
|
(23,502,924
|
)
|
|
(9,822,046
|
)
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
1,002,937
|
|
|
1,428,632
|
|
|
3,722,001
|
|
|
3,488,375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
and marketing
|
|
|
576,451
|
|
|
290,177
|
|
|
1,571,826
|
|
|
975,229
|
|
Administrative
expense
|
|
|
515,163
|
|
|
515,201
|
|
|
1,427,653
|
|
|
1,363,301
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
1,091,614
|
|
|
805,378
|
|
|
2,999,479
|
|
|
2,338,530
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
income (loss)
|
|
|
(88,678
|
)
|
|
623,254
|
|
|
722,522
|
|
|
1,149,845
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(16,912
|
)
|
|
(9,197
|
)
|
|
(55,957
|
)
|
|
(15,201
|
)
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
4,112
|
|
|
21,867
|
|
|
15,587
|
|
Total
other income (expense), net
|
|
|
(16,862
|
)
|
|
(5,085
|
)
|
|
(34,090
|
)
|
|
386
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
(loss) before income taxes
|
|
|
(105,540
|
)
|
|
618,169
|
|
|
688,432
|
|
|
1,150,231
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax expense
|
|
|
236,027
|
|
|
5,877
|
|
|
440,362
|
|
|
11,111
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income (loss) before minority interest
|
|
|
(341,567
|
)
|
|
612,292
|
|
|
248,070
|
|
|
1,139,120
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority
interest
|
|
|
90,728
|
|
|
(29,770
|
)
|
|
(224,315
|
)
|
|
(11,573
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income (loss)
|
|
$
|
(250,839
|
)
|
$
|
582,522
|
|
$
|
23,755
|
|
$
|
1,127,547
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
(.01
|
)
|
$
|
.03
|
|
$
|
.00
|
|
$
|
.06
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
(.01
|
)
|
$
|
.03
|
|
$
|
.00
|
|
$
|
.06
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average shares outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
21,847,743
|
|
|
19,578,853
|
|
|
20,343,460
|
|
|
19,578,853
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
21,847,743
|
|
|
19,578,853
|
|
|
20,343,460
|
|
|
19,578,853
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
|
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
|
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
Preferred
Stock
|
|
Paid
|
|
Retained
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
Unaudited
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
Amount
|
|
Shares
|
|
Amount
|
|
In
Capital
|
|
Earnings
|
|
Income
|
|
Total
|
|
Balance
December 31, 2007
|
|
|
19,578,853
|
|
$
|
1,958
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
$
|
1,566
|
|
$
|
700,913
|
|
$
|
9,065
|
|
$
|
713,502
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,755
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,755
|
|
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(57,096
|
)
|
|
(57,096
|
)
|
Comprehensive
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(35,341
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of shares to purchase minority interest
|
|
|
3,059,299
|
|
|
306
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,488,927
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,489,233
|
|
Shares
issued in connection with reverse acquisition
|
|
|
3,380,598
|
|
|
338
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
338
|
|
Issuance
of Series A and Series B warrants
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
488,356
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
488,356
|
|
Issuance
of Series A convertible preferred stock
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,500,000
|
|
|
350
|
|
|
5,223,422
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,223,772
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(452,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
(452,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
September 30, 2008 (unaudited)
|
|
|
26,018,750
|
|
$
|
2,602
|
|
|
3,500,000
|
|
$
|
350
|
|
$
|
7,202,271
|
|
$
|
272,668
|
|
$
|
(48,031
|
)
|
$
|
7,429,860
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
|
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS
|
|
|
For
the Nine Months
Ended
|
|
|
|
September
30, 2008
|
|
September
30, 2007
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
Cash
flows from operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
$
|
23,755
|
|
$
|
1,127,547
|
|
Minority
interest
|
|
|
224,315
|
|
|
11,573
|
|
Net
income before minority interest
|
|
|
248,070
|
|
|
1,139,120
|
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(used
in) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
73,286
|
|
|
21,029
|
|
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
(5,292,474
|
)
|
|
(1,527,422
|
)
|
Cost
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
uncompleted contracts
|
|
|
(603,588
|
)
|
|
(470,814
|
)
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(5,519,001
|
)
|
|
(163,328
|
)
|
Prepaid
expenses and other assets
|
|
|
25,342
|
|
|
137,903
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
|
2,424,216
|
|
|
833,218
|
|
Accrued
liablities
|
|
|
719,288
|
|
|
121,473
|
|
Deferred
income taxes
|
|
|
385,249
|
|
|
(5,797
|
)
|
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
uncompleted contracts
|
|
|
5,323,707
|
|
|
(1,067,750
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
(2,215,905
|
)
|
|
(982,368
|
)
|
Cash
flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition
of property and equipment
|
|
|
(89,833
|
)
|
|
(63,841
|
)
|
Proceeds
from sale of property and equipment
|
|
|
5,480
|
|
|
16,445
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(452,000
|
)
|
|
(553,116
|
)
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
|
|
(536,354
|
)
|
|
(600,512
|
)
|
Cash
flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
principal payments on borrowings
|
|
|
(50,745
|
)
|
|
(38,296
|
)
|
Net
repayments from shareholders
|
|
|
23,458
|
|
|
—
|
|
Proceeds
from borrowings
|
|
|
1,250,000
|
|
|
840,098
|
|
Issuance
of preferred stock and warrants
|
|
|
5,712,128
|
|
|
—
|
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
6,934,841
|
|
|
801,802
|
|
Effect
of foreign currency
|
|
|
(14,380
|
)
|
|
3,620
|
|
Increase
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
4,168,202
|
|
|
(776,946
|
)
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at begining of period
|
|
|
1,278,651
|
|
|
934,853
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$
|
5,446,853
|
|
$
|
157,907
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
paid
|
|
$
|
16,912
|
|
$
|
9,197
|
|
Taxes
paid
|
|
$
|
55,113
|
|
$
|
16,908
|
|
Non-cash
investing and financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of notes to acquire equipment
|
|
$
|
62,983
|
|
$
|
80,098
|
|
Common
stock issued to acquire minority interest
|
|
$
|
1,489,233
|
|
|
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
|
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
Notes
To Consolidated Financial Statements
Information
as of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
1.
|
ORGANIZATION
AND NATURE OF BUSINESS
|
Premier
Power Renewable Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Parent”), and its
subsidiaries, Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., a California corporation
(Premier Power California), Bright Future Technologies, LLC (Bright Future),
and
Premier Power Sociedad Limitada (Premier Power Spain) (collectively the
“Company”) designs, engineers, and installs photovoltaic systems in the United
States and Spain.
Prior
to
September 9, 2008, Premier Power California and Bright Future were wholly
owned
by a common shareholder group. That same shareholder group was deemed to
exercise control over Premier Power Spain through a 51% ownership interest,
management control, and the absence of disproportionate voting rights.
On
September 1, 2008, that shareholder group exchanged their interests in
Premier
Power Spain for shares of common stock of Premier Power California. On
August
27, 2008, the holders of the 49% minority interest in Premier Power Spain
exchanged their interests in Premier Power Spain for shares of common stock
of
Premier Power California. A summary of the fair value of the acquired tangible
and intangible assets and liabilities held by the 49% minority interest
is as
follows:
Fair
Value of shares exchanged
|
|
$
|
1,489,233
|
|
Tangible
assets acquired
|
|
$
|
(1,033,603
|
)
|
Amortizing
intangible assets acquired
|
|
$
|
(1,110,001
|
)
|
Liabilities
assumed
|
|
$
|
804,867
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
$
|
150,496
|
|
The
estimated fair values of the acquired tangible assets and liabilities and
intangible assets may change as the Company completes the process of valuing
the
acquired assets and liabilities and as direct costs of the transaction
are
finalized. The final adjustments are not expected to be material.
Pro
forma
operating results, assuming the minority interest was acquired as of January
1,
2008 and 2007, have not been provided as such amounts are not materially
different from the information provided in the Company’s financial statements.
The historical financial statements of the Company prior to September 9,
2008
present its financial position, results of operations and cash flows on
a
combined basis.
Pursuant
to a reverse acquisition between the Parent (formerly “Harry’s Trucking, Inc.”)
and Premier Power California that closed on September 9, 2008, the shareholders
of Premier Power California exchanged their interests for shares of the
Parent’s
common stock, including 19,578,853 shares that were distributed to the
common
shareholder group that held the majority interest in Premier Power Spain
and
3,059,299 shares that were distributed to the former minority interest
holders
of Premier Power Spain.
Subsequent
to the merger, the former shareholders of Premier Power California held
approximately 87% of the outstanding common stock of the Company. The merger
was
considered to be a reverse acquisition accounted for as a recapitalization.
Premier Power California was considered to be the accounting acquirer and
the
historical financial statements of the Company are those of Premier Power
California. The outstanding shares, members’ equity and earnings per share in
the historical financial statements have been restated to give effect to
the
common shares issued to the controlling shareholders.
In
connection with the reverse acquisition, the Company issued 3,500,000
units, consisting each of 1 share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock,
½ of
a Series A Warrant, and ½ of a Series B Warrant in exchange for $5,712,128 in
net proceeds. Each 1 share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock converts
into
1 share of common stock. Each 1 Series A Warrant and 1 Series B Warrant
entitles
the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at $2.50 and $3.00
per
share, respectively.
2.
|
SIGNIFICANT
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
|
Basis
of Presentation
- The financial information as of September 30, 2008
and for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 is unaudited, but
in
the opinion of management of the Company, contains all adjustments (consisting
of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of financial
position, results of operations and cash flows.
Use
of Estimates
- The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to
make
estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures.
Significant estimates include the allowance for doubtful accounts, warranty
reserves, revenue recognition, the estimated useful life of property and
equipment and the provision for income taxes. Accordingly, actual results
could
differ from those estimates.
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
- Cash
and cash equivalents include cash on hand or in the bank and short-term
investment securities with original maturity of 90 days or less at date of
purchase.
The
Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts that, at times, may exceed
federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such
accounts. The Company had $6,318,564 and $1,600,061 in cash in bank
accounts at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, in excess
of
deposit insurance limits.
Concentrations
and Credit Risk
- Two
customers accounted for 15% and 16% of the Company’s revenues for the three
months ended September 30, 2008. For the nine months ended September 30,
2008, two customers each accounted for 6% of revenues, for a total of 12% of
the
Company’s revenues. One customer accounted for 33% of the Company’s
revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2007. Two customers accounted
for 12% and 14% of the Company’s revenues for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007.
Accounts
receivable primarily consist of trade receivables and amounts due from state
agencies and utilities for rebates on solar systems installed.
At
December 31, 2007, two customers accounted for 49% and 22% of its accounts
receivable. At September 30, 2008, the Company had two customers which accounted
for 19% and 14% of its accounts receivables, respectively. The Company monitors
account balances and follows up with accounts that are past due as defined
in
the terms of the contract with the customer. To date, the Company’s losses on
uncollectible accounts receivable have been immaterial. The Company maintains
an
allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based on the expected collectibility
of its accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on
assessments of the collectibility of specific customer accounts and the aging
of
the accounts receivable. If there is a deterioration of a major customer’s
credit worthiness or actual defaults are higher than historical experience,
the
allowance for doubtful accounts is increased. The allowance for doubtful
accounts was $10,000 as of September 30, 2008 and December 31,
2007.
The
Company purchases its solar panels from a limited number of vendors, but
believes that in the event it is unable to purchase solar panels from these
vendors alternative sources of solar panels will be available.
At
December 31, 2007 and September 30, 2008, the Company held $88,536 and $74,604,
respectively, of its long lived assets in Spain. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded, $12,657,390 and $1,361,000,
respectively, in revenues from Spain.
Inventories
-
Inventories, consisting primarily of raw materials, are recorded using the
average cost method and are carried at the lower of cost or market.
Property
and Equipment
-
Property and equipment with a value greater than $2,000 are recorded at cost
and
depreciated using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 5
years, or in the case of leasehold improvements, the lease term, if shorter.
Maintenance and repairs are expensed as they occur.
Revenue
Recognition
-
Revenue on photovoltaic system installation contracts is recognized using the
percentage of completion method of accounting. At the end of each period, the
Company measures the cost incurred on each project and compares the result
against its estimated total costs at completion. The percent of cost incurred
determines the amount of revenue to be recognized. Payment terms are generally
defined by the contract and as a result may not match the timing of the costs
incurred by the Company and the related recognition of revenue. Such differences
are recorded as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on
uncompleted contracts or billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
on
uncompleted contracts. The Company determines its customer’s credit worthiness
at the time the order is accepted. Sudden and unexpected changes in a customer’s
financial condition could put recoverability at risk.
Contract
costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs
related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools,
repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling and general and administrative costs
are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on
uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are
determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated
profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and
final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and
are
recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Profit
incentives are included in revenues when their realization is reasonably
assured.
Advertising
- The
Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurred. Advertising costs
were
$352,389 and $348,676 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and September
30, 2007, respectively.
Warranty
Reserve
-
Prior
to January 1, 2007, the Company provided a five year warranty covering the
labor
and materials associated with its installations. Effective January 1, 2007,
the
Company changed the coverage to generally be ten years for contracts signed
after December 31, 2006 in the U.S. and one year in Spain. Solar panels and
inverters are warranted by the manufacturer for 25 years and 10 years,
respectively. Activity in the Company’s warranty reserve for the nine months
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was as follows:
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
September
30, 2008
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
September
30, 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at beginning of period
|
|
$
|
172,002
|
|
$
|
58,375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warranty
expense
|
|
|
199,482
|
|
|
70,827
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less:
Warranty claims
|
|
|
(39,698
|
)
|
|
(8,312
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at end of period
|
|
$
|
331,786
|
|
$
|
120,890
|
|
Foreign
Currency
-
Premier
Power Spain’s functional currency is the Euro. Its assets and liabilities are
translated at year-end exchange rates, except for certain non-monetary balances
which are translated at historical rates. All income and expense amounts of
Premier Power Spain are translated at average exchange rates for the
period. Translation gains and losses are not included in determining net income
but are accumulated in a separate component of shareholders’ equity. Foreign
currency transaction gains and losses are included in the determination of
net
income (loss) in the period in which they occur. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007 foreign currency transaction gains and losses were
$0 and $10,817, respectively.
Comprehensive
Income
-
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, “
Reporting
Comprehensive Income
,”
establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components
in a
financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence as other
financial statements. Comprehensive income, as defined, includes all changes
in
equity during the period from non-owner sources, such as foreign currency
translation adjustments.
Income
Taxes
-
The
Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method. Under this method,
deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between
the financial reporting and tax reporting bases of assets and liabilities and
are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect
when the differences are expected to reverse. Realization of deferred tax assets
is dependent upon the weight of available evidence, including expected future
earnings. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not
that
some portion, or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
Prior
to
September 9, 2008, Premier Power California (a Subchapter S corporation)
and Bright Future (a limited liability company) were not subject to federal
income tax, but were subject to state income tax. From January 1, 2008 to
September 9, 2008, the Company recorded $14,674 in state income tax expense
related to these entities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007,
the
Company recorded $11,111 in state income tax.
Subsequent
to September 9, 2008 and in conjunction with the reverse acquisition, the
Company and its U.S. subsidiaries became subject to federal income taxes.
The
change in tax status did not result in a change in the tax basis of the Company
and its U.S. subsidiaries. For the period from September 9, 2008 to September
30, 2008, the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries recorded income tax expense
of
$32,509. The difference in the level of income tax expense incurred by the
Company and its U.S subsidiaries is primarily a function of the change in
tax
status.
Premier
Power Spain is organized under the laws of Spain and is subject to federal
and
provincial taxes. For the nine months ended September 31, 2008 and 2007,
Premier
Power Spain recorded income tax expense of $393,179 and $0, respectively.
Deferred
tax liabilities of $794,550 generally consist of the basis differences for
book
and tax purposes for Premier Power Spain, including those resulting from
the acquisition of the minority interest.
In
conjunction with the acquisition of the minority interest, the Company recorded
a deferred tax liability of $333,000 resulting in an offsetting increase
to
goodwill.
Effective
September 1, 2008, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards
Interpretation, or FIN No. 48, “
Accounting
for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement
No. 109
”
(FIN
48). FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute
for the
financial statement recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions
taken
or expected to be taken in a company’s income tax return, and also provides
guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting
in
interim periods, disclosure, and transition.
As
a
result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized no change
in the
liability for unrecognized tax benefits related to tax positions taken in
prior
periods, and no corresponding change in retained earnings.
As
a
result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized no material
adjustment in the liability for unrecognized income tax benefits as of the
September 2008 adoption date and at September 30, 2008. Also, the Company
had no amounts of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect
its effective tax rate.
The
Company’s policy for deducting interest and penalties is to treat interest as
interest expense and penalties as taxes. As of September 30, 2008, the Company
had no amount accrued for the payment of interest and penalties related to
unrecognized tax benefits and no amounts as of the adoption date of FIN 48.
Recently
Issued Accounting Pronouncements
- In
September of 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FAS
No. 157, "
Fair
Value Measurement
"
("FAS 157"), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and
expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement applies under
other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value
measurements, FASB having previously concluded in those accounting
pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute.
Accordingly, this statement does not require any new fair value
measurements. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007, except for non-financial assets and liabilities
measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for which the
effective date will be for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008,
and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's
consolidated financial statements.
In
February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159, “
The
Fair Value Option for
Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an amendment of
FASB
Statement
No. 115
”
(“FAS
159”), which permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments
and certain other items at fair value at specified election dates. A business
entity is required to report unrealized gains and losses on items for which
the
fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting
date. This statement is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement.
FAS 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and
is
applicable beginning in the first quarter of 2008. The adoption of FAS 159
did
not have a material effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial
position.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 141(R),
“Business
Combinations”
(“FAS
141(R)”), which requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to
recognize all (and only) the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the
transaction; establishes the acquisition-date fair value as the measurement
objective for all assets acquired and liabilities assumed; and requires the
acquirer to disclose to investors and other users all of the information they
need to evaluate and understand the nature and financial effect of the business
combination. FAS 141(R) is prospectively effective to business combinations
for
which the acquisition is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting
period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The impact of FAS 141(R) on
the
Company's consolidated financial statements will be determined in part by the
nature and timing of any future acquisition completed.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 160,
“Noncontrolling
Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (as amended)”
(“FAS
160”), which improves the relevance, comparability, and transparency of
financial information provided to investors by requiring all entities to report
noncontrolling (minority) interests in subsidiaries in the same way as equity
consolidated financial statements. Moreover, FAS 160 eliminates the diversity
that currently exists in accounting from transactions between an entity and
non-controlling interests by requiring they be treated as equity transactions.
FAS 160 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal
years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008; earlier adoption is prohibited.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact that FAS 160 will have on its
consolidated financial statements.
In
March
2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No.
161,
“
Disclosures
about
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement
No. 133,
”
which
requires additional disclosures about the objectives of the derivative
instruments and hedging activities, the method of accounting for such
instruments under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations, and a tabular
disclosure of the effects of such instruments and related hedged items on
our
financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is
effective beginning January 1, 2009. We are currently assessing the potential
impact that adoption of SFAS No. 161 may have on our financial
statements.
In
May
2008, the FASB issued FAS No. 162, “
The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
”,
which
identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting
the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of
nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (the GAAP
hierarchy). This statement is effective November 15, 2008 which is 60 days
following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
amendments of AU Section 411, “
The
Meaning of Presents Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles.
”
The
Company is currently evaluating the impact that FAS 162 will have on its
consolidated financial statement.
Intangibles
consist of amortizing intangibles and goodwill. At September 30, 2008, such
amounts were as follows:
|
|
September
30, 2008
|
|
December
31, 2007
|
|
Amortizing
Intangibles
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trademark
|
|
$
|
878,018
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Employee
contract
|
|
|
179,527
|
|
|
—
|
|
Backlog
|
|
|
52,456
|
|
|
—
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
$
|
1,110,001
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
483,496
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,593,497
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Amortization
periods for the intangibles are as follows:
trademark - 17 years, employee contract - 2 years, backlog - 6 months.
Amortization for the three and nine month periods ended September 30,
2008 was insignificant.
4.
|
PROPERTY
AND EQUIPMENT
|
Property
and equipment consists of the following:
|
|
September
30, 2008
|
|
December
31, 2007
|
|
Equipment
|
|
$
|
124,492
|
|
$
|
138,151
|
|
Furniture
and computers
|
|
|
47,821
|
|
|
12,352
|
|
Vehicles
|
|
|
464,189
|
|
|
338,663
|
|
|
|
|
636,502
|
|
|
489,166
|
|
Less:
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(248,286
|
)
|
|
(175,000
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
388,216
|
|
$
|
314,166
|
|
Depreciation
expense was $73,286 and $21,029 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008
and
September 30, 2007, respectively.
Accrued
liabilities consisted of the following:
|
|
September
30, 2008
|
|
December
31, 2007
|
|
Payroll
|
|
$
|
274,437
|
|
$
|
215,434
|
|
Warranty
reserve
|
|
|
331,304
|
|
|
172,002
|
|
401K
plan
|
|
|
12,000
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
Taxes
|
|
|
584,292
|
|
|
24,020
|
|
Workers
compensation insurance
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
Other
operational accruals
|
|
|
84,410
|
|
|
36,094
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
1,286,443
|
|
$
|
527,550
|
|
Borrowings
consist of notes payable and lines of
credit.
Notes
Payable
The
Company has various notes payable outstanding as of September 30, 2008. The
notes are secured by vehicles and have maturities through 2014. The annual
interest rates on the notes range from 1.9% to 6.6%. The future principal
payments on these notes as of September 30, 2008 are as
follows:
2008
|
|
$
|
17,763
|
|
2009
|
|
|
65,392
|
|
2010
|
|
|
56,276
|
|
2011
|
|
|
53,309
|
|
2012
|
|
|
42,864
|
|
2013
|
|
|
13,082
|
|
2014
|
|
|
4,940
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
253,626
|
|
Lines
of Credit
In
February 2007, Premier Power entered into an agreement for a $2 million line
of
credit (LOC) with a bank, maturing in February 2008. The LOC is secured by
the
Company’s assets and a personal guaranty by the Company’s Chief Executive
Officer and his wife. Actual amounts available under the LOC are dependent
on
the balance of accounts receivable and inventory. The LOC bears interest
at the
prime rate plus 1% (6% at September 30, 2008). At September 30, 2008 and
December 31,2007, $1,250,000 and $0, respectively, were outstanding on the
LOC.
The LOC was renewed in February 2008 with a borrowing limit of $3 million
and
maturing in February of 2009.
The
Company also has a separate $100,000 line of credit that is secured by the
personal guarantee of certain of the owners. This line of credit is callable
at
any time by the bank. Interest is payable monthly at the prime rate plus
4.75%,
or 9.75% at September 30, 2008. No balance was outstanding on this line of
credit at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007.
Preferred
Stock
The
Company has 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per
share (“Preferred Stock”), authorized. The preferred stock may be issued from
time to time in series having such designated preferences and rights,
qualifications and to such limitations as the Board of Directors may
determine.
The
Company has designated 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock as Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Stock”). The Series A Stock is entitled
to one vote per share, shares equally with the common stock upon liquidation
and
is convertible into one share of common stock at any time upon the payment
of
$2.00 per share, subject to adjustment. Series A stock converts automatically
upon the occurrence of an offering meeting certain criteria. As of September
30,
2008, there are 3,500,000 shares of Series A Stock outstanding.
Warrants
During
the ninth months ended September 30, 2008, the Company issued Series A
Warrants and Series B Warrants to purchase 1,750,000 and 1,750,000 shares
of
common stock, respectively, in connection with the issuance of Series A
Stock.
Both
the
Series A and B Warrants have four year lives. The Company has the right
to call
for cancellation each outstanding Series A Warrant or Series B Warrant
under
certain circumstances. The Series A Warrants have an exercise price of
$2.50 and a fair value of $.15 per warrant. The Series B Warrants have
an
exercise price of $3.00 and a fair value of $.13 per warrant.
The significant
assumptions used to determine the fair values of the warrants, are as
follows:
Signifcant
assumptions (weighted-average):
|
|
Risk-free
interest rate at grant date
|
|
|
4.5
|
%
|
Expected
stock price volatility
|
|
|
95
|
%
|
Expected
dividend payout
|
|
|
—
|
|
Expected
option life-years
|
|
|
4
yrs
|
|
8.
|
COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
|
Premier
Power is party to three non-cancelable five year operating leases, with
obligations that expire in September 2013, for operating facilities in Madrid
and Navarra, Spain and Redlands, California. The leases provide for annual
rent
increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. The leases require the following
payments as of September 30, 2008, subject to annual adjustment, if
any:
2008
|
|
$
|
19,131
|
|
2009
|
|
|
76,525
|
|
2010
|
|
|
67,889
|
|
2011
|
|
|
41,980
|
|
2012
|
|
|
33,577
|
|
2013
|
|
|
22,032
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
261,134
|
|
For
the
nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded $14,788
and
$5,740, respectively, in rent expense for these leases.
Premier
Power Renewable Energy, Inc. has a 401(k) plan (the Plan) for its employees.
Employees are eligible to make contributions when they attain an age of
twenty-one and have completed at least one year of service. Premier Power makes
discretionary matching contributions to employees who qualify for the Plan
and
were employed on the last day of the Plan year. Such contributions totaled
$0
and $60,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Employees are vested 100% after 3 years of service. Neither Bright Future nor
Premier Power Spain offer defined contribution or defined benefit plans to
their
employees.
10.
|
RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTION
|
The
Company’s CEO and controlling shareholder of the Company is a
guarantor of the Company’s line of credit.
ITEM
2.
|
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
|
Forward
Looking Statements
Certain
statements in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), other than
purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements
relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results,
and
the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally
are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,”
“estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,”
“will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions
that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results
to
differ materially from the forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion
of
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ
materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section
under
“Risk Factors”. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events, or otherwise.
As
used in this Form 10-Q, unless the context requires otherwise, “we” or “us” or
the “Company” or “Premier Power” means Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. and
its subsidiaries.
Overview
We
are a
developer, designer, and integrator of solar energy solutions. We develop,
market, sell, and maintain solar energy systems for residential, commercial,
and
industrial customers in North America and Spain through our wholly owned
subsidiary Premier Power Renewable Energy Group, Inc., a California corporation
(“Premier Power California”), and Premier Power California’s two wholly owned
subsidiaries, Bright Future Technologies, LLC, a Nevada limited liability
company (“Bright Future”) and Premier Power Sociedad Limitada, a limited
liability company formed in Spain (“Premier Power Spain”).
We
use
solar components from the industry’s leading suppliers and manufacturers such as
General Electric (“GE”), Sharp, Fronius, Wattsun, SMA, Satcon, Xantrex, Schuco
and SunPower Corporation. We were one of GE’s leading resellers and their number
one reseller in the United States in 2006 and 2007. Based on data tracked by
the
California Energy Commission, we consistently rank among the top solar power
system installers in the United States, and we have international operations
headquartered in Spain. Our clients have included utility companies such as
Pacific Gas and Electric and Sierra Pacific Power Company, home builders such
as
KB Homes, and numerous agricultural clients such as leading wineries in Napa
Valley, California.
Corporate
History
We
were
originally incorporated as “Harry’s Trucking, Inc.” in Delaware on September 1,
2006, and had business operations as a third-party logistics provider for supply
chain management through a wholly owned subsidiary, “Harry’s Trucking, LLC,”
which was formed on April 2, 2004 as a limited liability company in California.
In connection with the closing of a share exchange that closed in September
2008, we sold 100% of our interest in Harry’s Trucking, LLC to Haris Tajyar and
Omar Tajyar. Effective September 5, 2008, we changed our name to “Premier Power
Renewable Energy, Inc.”
Share
Exchange and $7 Million Financing
On
September 9, 2008, we closed a share exchange transaction under a Share Exchange
Agreement entered into by and among the Company, our majority stockholder,
Premier Power California, and the stockholders of Premier Power California,
consisting of four individuals and one entity, who, immediately prior
to such closing, collectively held 100% of Premier Power California’s
issued and outstanding share capital (the "PPG Owners"). We completed the
acquisition of all of the equity interests of Premier Power California held
by
the PPG Owners through the issuance of 24,218,750 restricted shares of our
common stock to the PPG Owners. Immediately prior to the Financing
described below and taking into account the cancellation of 25,448,000
shares of our common stock held by Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd.
concurrent with the closing of the share exchange, we had 1,800,000 shares
of
common stock issued and outstanding. Immediately after the issuance of the
shares to the PPG Owners, we had 26,018,750 shares of common stock issued and
outstanding.
As
a
result of the Share Exchange, the PPG Owners became our controlling
stockholders, and Premier Power California became our wholly owned subsidiary.
In connection with Premier Power California becoming our wholly owned
subsidiary, we acquired the business and operations of Premier Power California,
and Premier Power California’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Bright Future and
Premier Power Spain, became our indirect wholly owned subsidiaries.
Concurrently
with the Exchange Agreement, we also entered into a Securities Purchase
Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which we agreed to issue and
sell a total of 3,500,000 units (the “Units”) to one accredited investor (the
“Investor”) for an aggregate purchase price of $7,000,000 (the “Financing”).
Each unit consists of one share of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
(“Series A Preferred Stock”), one-half of one Series A Warrant (the “Series A
Warrants”), and one-half of one Series B Warrant (the “Series B Warrants”). Each
one share of Series A Preferred Stock will be convertible into one share of
our
common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”) at any time at the
holder’s option, and each share of Series A Preferred Stock will automatically
convert in the event that the Company completes an underwritten secondary public
offering with minimum gross proceeds of $25,000,000 and at a minimum price
per
share of $4.00 or upon listing on NASDAQ. We are required to register the Common
Stock underlying each of the Series A Preferred Stock, Series A Warrants, and
Series B Warrants issued in the Financing with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”) for resale by the Investor. Each Series A Warrant and
each Series B Warrant entitles the holder to purchase a share of Common Stock
at
an exercise price of $2.50 and $3.00 per share, respectively, of Common Stock
for a period of four years. Thus, at the Closing, we issued 3,500,000 shares
of
Series A Preferred Stock, Series A Warrants for the purchase of an aggregate
1,750,000 shares of Common Stock, and Series B Warrants for the purchase of
an
aggregate 1,750,000 shares of Common Stock to the Investor.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Basis
of Presentation
.
Our
financial statements as of and for period prior to September 9, 2008 reflect
the
combined financial position, cash flows, and results of operations of (i)
Premier Power California; (ii) Bright Future; and (iii) Premier Power Spain,
collectively the “Accounting Predecessor,” that were each majority owned by a
common shareholder group and have common management and operations. All
significant inter-company accounts and transactions were eliminated upon
combination.
In
conjunction with a share exchange transaction that closed on September 9,
2008,
the financial statements of the Accounting Predecessor became the historical
financial statements of the Company and include the financial position, cash
flows, and results of operations on a consolidated basis subsequent to September
9, 2008. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions were eliminated
upon consolidation.
Premier
Power California designs, engineers, and installs photovoltaic systems in
the
United States. Bright Future distributes solar panels to Premier Power and
Premier Power Spain. Premier Power Spain designs, engineers, and installs
photovoltaic systems in Spain. The Company sold its third-party logistics
operations immediately prior to the share exchange transaction that closed
on
September 9, 2008.
The
financial information as of September 30, 2008 and for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007 is unaudited, but in the opinion of our management,
contains all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary
for
a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash
flows. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year.
Inventories.
Inventories,
consisting primarily of raw materials, are recorded using the average cost
method and are carried at the lower of cost or market.
Revenue
Recognition
.
Revenue
on photovoltaic system installation contracts is recognized using the percentage
of completion method of accounting. At the end of each period, the Company
measures the cost incurred on each project and compares the result against
its
estimated total costs at completion. The percent of cost incurred determines
the
amount of revenue to be recognized. Payment terms are generally defined by
the
contract and as a result may not match the timing of the costs incurred by
the
Company and the related recognition of revenue. Such differences are recorded
as
costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
or
billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts.
The
Company determines its customer’s credit worthiness at the time the order is
accepted. Sudden and unexpected changes in a customer’s financial condition
could put recoverability at risk.
Contract
costs include all direct material and labor
costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect
labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling and general
and
administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for
estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such
losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated
profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and
final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and
are
recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Profit
incentives are included in revenues when their realization is reasonably
assured.
Allowance
for Doubtful Accounts
.
The
Company monitors account balances and follows up with accounts that are past
due
as defined in the terms of the contract with the customer. To date, the
Company’s losses on uncollectible accounts receivable have been immaterial. The
Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based on the
expected collectibility of its accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful
accounts is based on assessments of the collectibility of specific customer
accounts and the aging of the accounts receivable. If there is a deterioration
of a major customer’s credit worthiness or actual defaults are higher than
historical experience, the allowance for doubtful accounts is increased.
Earnings
per Share.
Earnings
per share are computed in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 28,
“
Earnings
Per Share
.”
Basic
net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number
of
common shares outstanding during the period, as adjusted for the dilutive
effect
of the Company’s outstanding convertible preferred shares using the
“if-converted method.” Diluted earnings per share is computed using the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, as
adjusted for the dilutive effect of the Company’s outstanding convertible
preferred shares using the “if-converted” method and dilutive potential common
shares. The Company’s dilutive potential common shares consist of
warrants.
For
the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 2008, warrants convertible into 3,500,000 shares of common
stock were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share since
their
effect would be anti-dilutive. For the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2007, there were no potential common shares
outstanding.
Product
Warranties
.
Prior
to
January 1, 2007, the Company provided a five year warranty covering the labor
and materials associated with its installations. Effective January 1, 2007,
the
Company changed the coverage to generally be ten years in the U.S. and to one
year in Spain for all contracts signed after December 31, 2006. Solar panels
and
inverters are warranted by the manufacturer for 25 years and 10 years,
respectively. Activity in the Company’s warranty reserve for the nine months
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 was as follows:
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
September
30, 2008
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
September
30, 2007
|
|
Balance
at beginning of period
|
|
$
|
172,002
|
|
$
|
58,375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warranty
expense
|
|
|
199,482
|
|
|
70,827
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less:
Warranty claims
|
|
|
(39,698
|
)
|
|
(8,312
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at end of period
|
|
$
|
331,786
|
|
$
|
120,890
|
|
Comprehensive
Income
.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive
Income,” establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income and its
components in a financial statement that is displayed with the same prominence
as other financial statements. Comprehensive income, as defined, includes all
changes in equity during the period from non-owner sources. Examples of items
to
be included in comprehensive income, which are excluded from net income, include
foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gain (loss) of
available-for-sale securities.
Results
of Operations
Comparison
of Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
Net
Sales.
For
the
three months ended September 30, 2008, net sales increased 106% relative to
the
three months ended September 30, 2007, from $4,486,221 to $9,236,108. The
increase in net sales is due primarily to significant growth in both our U.S.
and Spain commercial businesses, as well as continued growth in our U.S.
residential business.
Cost
of Sales.
Cost
of
sales increased 169% from $3,057,589, or approximately 68% of net sales for
the
three months ended September 30, 2007, to $8,233,171, or approximately 89%
of
net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in cost
of
sales is due primarily to a substantial increase in commercial project revenues,
which carry a lower profit margin.
Gross
Profit.
Gross
profit decreased approximately 30% from $1,428,632 (32% of net sales) for the
three months ended September 30, 2007 to $1,002,937 (11% of net sales) for
the three months ended September 30, 2008 due to a general shift towards larger
commercial projects, which carry a lower profit margin. In the three months
ended September 30, 2008, the Company also successfully completed a large
project on which it acted solely as a subcontractor and that did not
involve the high level of integration that we normally
provide, resulting in a lower than average profitability. We
do not intend to offer such non-integrated services in the
future.
Sales
and Marketing Expense
.
For the
three months ended September 30, 2008, sales and marketing expense increased
approximately 99% from $290,177 to $576,451 relative to the three months ended
September 30, 2007. The increase is attributable to an increase in our
commercial sales force.
Administrative
Expenses.
Administrative
expenses were $515,163 and $515,201 for the three months ended September 30,
2008 and 2007, respectively. Administrative expense as a percentage of revenue
declined year over year to 6% from 11% as we continued to see operating leverage
off a larger revenue base.
Net
Income.
Net
income decreased from $582,522 for the three months ended September 30, 2007
to
a net loss of $250,839 for the three months ended September 30, 2008. This
was
primarily due to decreasing sales margins and increased sales and marketing
expenses.
Comparison
of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
Net
Sales.
For
the
nine months ended September 30, 2008, net sales increased 105% relative to
the
nine months ended September 30, 2007, from $13,310,421 to $27,224,925. The
increase in net sales is mainly due to significant growth in our
U.S. and Spain commercial businesses, as well continued growth in our U.S.
residential sales.
Cost
of Sales.
Cost
of
sales increased 139% from $9,822,046, or approximately 74% of net sales for
the
nine months ended September 30, 2007, to $23,502,924, or approximately 86%
of
net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The increase in costs
of
sales as a percentage of net sales is due to a general shift towards larger
commercial projects, which carry a lower profit margin. In addition, during
the
third quarter of 2008, we were awarded and completed a large commercial project
performing only installation services, which had lower margins than our
normal contracts. We do not intend to offer such non-integrated
services in the future.
Gross
Profit.
Gross
profit increased 7% from $3,488,375 (26% of net sales) for the nine months
ended September 30, 2007 to $3,722,001 (14% of net sales) for the nine
months ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in gross profit percentage was
directly related to our decision to increase our commercial contracts, which
generally have lower gross profit margins.
Sales
and Marketing Expenses
.
For the
nine months ended September 30, 2008, sales and marketing expenses increased
approximately 61% from $975,229 to $1,571,826 relative to the nine months ended
September 30, 2007. The increase is attributable to growth in our
commercial sales force.
Administrative
Expenses.
Administrative
expenses were $1,427,653 and $1,363,301 for the nine months ended September
30,
2008 and 2007, respectively. Administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue
declined year-over-year to 5% from 10% as we continued to see operating leverage
off a larger revenue base.
Net
Income
.
Net
income decreased from $1,127,547 for the nine months ended September 30,
2007 to $23,755 for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This is due
primarily to decreasing margins on sales and increased sales and marketing
expenses.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Cash
Flows
(in
thousands)
|
|
|
Nine
Months
Ended
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
Nine
Months
Ended
September 30,
2007
|
|
Net
cash used in operating activities
|
|
$
|
2,215,905
|
|
$
|
982,368
|
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
|
$
|
536,354
|
|
$
|
600,512
|
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
|
$
|
6,934,841
|
|
$
|
801,802
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
4,168,202
|
|
$
|
(776,946
|
)
|
Net
cash
flows used in operating activities was $2,215,905 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008, while net cash flow used in operating activities was
$982,368 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. The increase in net
cash
flows used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30,
2008
was mainly due to a decrease in net income and increased inventory and
receivable levels attributable to the growth in our operations.
Net
cash
flow used in investing activities was $536,354 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 and $600,512 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
The use of cash was primarily for distribution payments to
the shareholders.
Net
cash
flow provided by financing activities was $6,934,841 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2008, compared to $801,802 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007. The increase in financing cash flow was primarily
attributable to proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock in conjunction
with the reverse merger.
Material
Impact of Known Events on Liquidity
There
are
no known events that are expected to have a material impact on our short-term
or
long-term liquidity.
Capital
Resources
Historically,
we have financed our operations primarily through cash flows from
operations and borrowings, and, on September 10, 2008, we received net
proceeds of $5,712,128 from a private placement financing transaction. Thus,
we
believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, anticipated cash flow from
operations, and net proceeds from the private placement financing will be
sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs in the ordinary course of
business, including our cash needs for working capital and capital expenditures
for at least the next 12 months. The proceeds from the private placement
financing will be used for general working capital purposes (including funding
the purchase of additional inventory and advertising and marketing expenses)
and
for acquisitions we may decide to pursue.
Other
than our lines of credit with banks, we currently do not have any binding
commitments for, or readily available sources of, additional financing. We
cannot provide any assurances that we will be able to secure the additional
cash
or working capital we may require to continue our operations.
Contractual
Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In
February 2007, Premier Power California entered into an agreement with Guaranty
Bank for a $2,000,000 line of credit, maturing in February 2008. The line of
credit was secured by our assets and a personal guaranty by our Chief
Executive Officer and his wife. Actual amounts available under the line of
credit each month are dependent on the balance of accounts receivable and
inventory. The line of credit bears interest at the prime rate plus 1%. At
September 30, 2008, the interest rate was 6%. The line of credit was renewed
in
February 2008 with a borrowing limit of $3,000,000, maturing in February 2009.
As of October 28, 2008, $525,000 was outstanding.
The
line
of credit includes certain financial covenants. At September 30, 2008, Premier
Power California was in violation of a minimum net worth covenant. The Bank
waived the covenant violation, and Premier Power California does not anticipate
that it will be in violation of this covenant in the future.
Contractual
Obligations
We
have
certain fixed contractual obligations and commitments that include future
estimated payments. Changes in our business needs, cancellation provisions,
changing interest rates, and other factors may result in actual payments
differing from the estimates. We cannot provide certainty regarding the timing
and amounts of payments. We have presented below a summary of the most
significant assumptions used in our determination of amounts presented in the
tables, in order to assist in the review of this information within the context
of our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash
flows.
The
following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of September 30,
2008,
and the effect these obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and
cash
flows in future periods.
|
|
Payments
Due by Period
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Less
than 1 year
|
|
1-3
Years
|
|
3-5
Years
|
|
5
Years +
|
|
Contractual
Obligations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank
Indebtedness
|
|
$
|
1,250,000
|
|
$
|
1,250,000
|
|
$
|
0
|
|
$
|
0
|
|
$
|
0
|
|
Other
Indebtedness
|
|
|
253,626
|
|
|
66,720
|
|
|
156,438
|
|
|
29,700
|
|
|
768
|
|
Operating
Leases
|
|
|
261,134
|
|
|
19,131
|
|
|
144,414
|
|
|
75,557
|
|
|
22,032
|
|
Totals:
|
|
$
|
1,764,760
|
|
$
|
1,335,851
|
|
$
|
300,852
|
|
$
|
105,257
|
|
$
|
22,800
|
|
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
At
September 30, 2008, we did not have any transactions, obligations, or
relationships that are considered off-balance sheet arrangements.
ITEM
3.
|
QUANTITATIVE
AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET
RISK
|
Not
applicable.
ITEM
4.
|
CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES
|
Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
As
of the
end of the period covered by this quarterly report, we carried out an
evaluation, under the supervision of, and with the participation of our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based
on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
have
concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective to enable us to record,
process, summarize, and report information required to be included in our
reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act within the time periods
required.
Remediation
of Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over Financial
Reporting
For
the
year ended December 31, 2007, our independent auditors identified a material
weakness and certain significant deficiencies in our internal control over
financial reporting. We have implemented and continue to implement additional
processes to remediate the material weakness and the significant deficiencies
in
our internal control over financial reporting.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There
were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined
in
Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended) during the quarter ended September 30, 2008 that have materially
affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control
over
financial reporting.
PART
II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
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LEGAL
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Other
than the proceeding described below, there have been no material developments
during the quarter ended September 30, 2008 in any material pending legal
proceedings to which the Company is a party or of which any of our property
is
the subject.
John
Wilson v. Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., El Dorado County Superior Court,
Case No. PC20060079.
On
February 22, 2006, Plaintiff John Wilson filed a complaint in El Dorado County
Superior Court seeking commission payments for solar power projects that Premier
Power California never performed or did perform but for which Plaintiff was
previously paid. Plaintiff sought damages measuring in excess of $100,000.
The
case went to trial in November 2007 and resulted in a mistrial. The case was
reset for trial in March 2008 and continued to May 12, 2008. On May 12, 2008,
the court vacated the trial date. The parties were ordered to appear for a
case
management conference on May 28, 2008. Trial began on August 25, 2008 and
concluded on August 26, 2008. On September 23, 2008, the court issued a ruling
in favor of Plaintiff for the sum of $11,040 plus costs. We have
established a reserve of $10,000 for this claim.
InEnergy
vs. Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.
In
August 2008, Plaintiff InEnergy, Inc. filed a complaint before the American
Arbitration Association seeking damages related to a solar power project for
which Premier Power California provided certain services in the amount of
$44,000. The case is scheduled for an initial hearing on December 5, 2008.
We
believe this case is without merit and will defend ourselves
rigorously.
You
should carefully consider the risks described below together with all of the
other information included in this prospectus. The statements contained in
or
incorporated into this prospectus that are not historic facts are
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or
implied by forward-looking statements. If any of the following risks actually
occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be
harmed. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline,
and
you may lose all or part of your investment.
Risks
Relating to Our Business
Our
limited operating history makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects
and results of operations.
Premier
Power California was a division spun-out of Premier Homes on April 22, 2003.
Premier Power Spain was formed on July 7, 2006. Our limited operating history
makes it difficult to evaluate our business. In addition, the limited
performance history of our management and sales team and the uncertainty of
our
future performance and ability to maintain or improve our financial, sales
and
operating systems, procedures and controls increase the risk that we may be
unable to continue to successfully operate our business. In the event that
we
are not able to manage our growth and operate as a public company due to our
limited experience, our business may suffer uncertainty and failures, which
makes it difficult to evaluate our business.
We
are dependent upon our suppliers for the components used in the
systems
we
design and install, and our major suppliers are dependent upon the
continued
availability
and pricing of polysilicon and other raw materials used in
solar
panels.
Any increases in the price of solar components or any interruptions to or
shortage or decline in the quality of the solar components we purchase for
our
solar energy systems could adversely affect our business.
Key
components used in our systems are purchased from a limited number of
manufacturers. In particular, Sharp, SunPower Corporation, and General Electric
account for over 80% of our purchases of solar panels. We are subject to market
prices for the components that we purchase for our installations, which are
subject to fluctuation. We cannot ensure that the prices charged by our
suppliers will not increase because of changes in market conditions or other
factors beyond our control. An increase in the price of components used in
our
systems could result in an increase in costs to our customers and could have
a
material adverse effect on our revenues and demand for our products and
services. Our suppliers are dependent upon the availability and pricing of
polysilicon, one of the main materials used in manufacturing solar panels.
The
world market for solar panels recently experienced a shortage of supply due
to
insufficient availability of silicon and limited manufacturing capacity. This
shortage caused the prices for solar panels to increase. Interruptions in our
ability to procure needed components for our systems, whether due to
discontinuance by our suppliers, delays or failures in delivery, shortages
caused by inadequate production capacity or unavailability, or for other
reasons, would adversely affect or limit our sales and growth. In addition,
increases in the prices of solar panels could make systems that have been sold
but not yet installed unprofitable for us. There is no assurance that we will
continue to find qualified manufacturers on acceptable terms and, if we do,
there can be no assurance that product quality will continue to be acceptable,
which could lead to a loss of sales and revenues.
Various
licenses and permits are required to operate our business, and the loss of
or
failure to renew any or all of these licenses and permits could materially
adversely affect our business.
We
hold
electrical contractor licenses in all states in which we operate, including
C10,
C2, C46 and NYSERDA. Also, we are certified by the North America Board of
Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). The loss of any such licenses or
certifications, or the loss of any key personnel who hold such licenses or
certifications, would materially adversely affect our business.
We
are highly dependent on senior management and key sales and technical
personnel.
We
are
highly dependent on our senior management to manage our business and operations
and our key managerial, financial, sales, design, engineering, technical and
other personnel for the sale, development and installation of our solar power
systems. In particular, we rely substantially on Dean R. Marks, our President
and Chief Executive Officer, and Miguel de Anquin, our Chief Operating Officer,
and Corporate Secretary, to manage our operations. Although we have entered
into
employment agreements with and obtained key-man life insurance policies for
our
benefit on the lives of Messrs. Marks and de Anquin, we cannot assure their
continued services to the Company. The loss of either one of them, or any other
member of our senior management, would have a material adverse effect on our
business and operations. Competition for senior management and sales and
technical personnel is intense, and the pool of suitable candidates is limited.
We may be unable to locate a suitable replacement for any member of our senior
management or key sales and technical personnel that we lose. In addition,
if
any member of our senior management or key sales and technical personnel joins
a
competitor or forms a competing company, they may compete with us for customers,
business partners and other key professionals and staff members of our company.
Although
each of our senior management and key sales and technical personnel has signed
a
confidentiality and non-competition agreement in connection with his employment
with us, we cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully enforce
these
provisions in the event of a dispute between us and any member of our senior
management or key research and development personnel.
If
we are unable to attract, train and retain highly qualified
personnel,
the
quality of our services may decline, and we may not meet our business and
financial goals.
We
compete for qualified personnel with other solar integration companies. Intense
competition for these personnel could cause our compensation costs to increase
significantly, which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our
results of operations. Our future success and ability to grow our business
will
depend in part on the continued service of these individuals and our ability
to
identify, hire and retain additional qualified personnel. If we are unable
to
attract and retain qualified employees, we may be unable to meet our business
and financial goals.
Our
growth strategy may prove to be disruptive and divert management
resources.
Our
growth strategy may involve large transactions and present financial, managerial
and operational challenges, including diversion of management attention from
our
existing businesses, difficulty with integrating personnel and financial and
other systems, increased expenses, including compensation expenses resulting
from newly hired employees, the assumption of unknown liabilities and potential
disputes. We could also experience financial or other setbacks if any of our
growth strategies incur problems of which we are not presently aware. We may
also require additional financing in the future in connection with our growth
strategy.
We
may need to obtain additional debt or equity financing to fund future capital
expenditures and to meet working capital requirements.
Additional
equity may result in dilution to the holders of our outstanding shares of
capital stock. Additional debt financing may include conditions that would
restrict our freedom to operate our business, such as conditions
that:
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our ability to pay dividends or require us to seek consent for the
payment
of dividends;
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our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry
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us to dedicate a portion of our cash flow from operations to payments
on
our debt, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund
capital expenditures, working capital and other general corporate
purposes; and
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our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business
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cannot
guarantee that we will be able to obtain any additional financing on terms
that
are acceptable to us, or at all.
Geographical
business expansion efforts we make could result in
difficulties
in successfully managing our business and consequently harm
our
financial
condition.
As
part
of our business strategy, we may seek to expand by acquiring competing
businesses or customer contracts outside of our current geographic markets,
or
we may open offices in the geographical markets we desire to operate within.
We
may face challenges in managing expanding product and service offerings and
in
integrating acquired businesses with our own. We cannot accurately predict
the
timing, size and success of our expansion efforts and the associated capital
commitments that might be required. We expect to face competition for expansion
candidates, which may limit the number of expansion opportunities available
to
us and may lead to higher expansion costs. There can be no assurance that we
will be able to identify, acquire or profitably manage additional businesses
and
contracts or successfully integrate acquired businesses and contracts, if any,
into our company, without substantial costs, delays or other operational or
financial difficulties. In addition, expansion efforts involve a number of
other
risks, including:
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of the expansion efforts to achieve expected
results;
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of management’s attention and resources to expansion
efforts;
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to retain key customers or personnel of the acquired businesses;
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risks
associated with unanticipated events, liabilities or
contingencies.
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dissatisfaction or performance problems at a single acquired business could
negatively affect our reputation. The inability to acquire businesses on
reasonable terms or successfully integrate and manage acquired companies, or
the
occurrence of performance problems at acquired companies, could result in
dilution to our stockholders, unfavorable accounting charges and difficulties
in
successfully managing our business.
Our
inability to obtain capital, use internally generated cash, or
use
shares
of our common stock or debt to finance future expansion efforts
could
impair
the growth and expansion of our business.
Reliance
on internally generated cash or debt to finance our operations or to complete
business expansion efforts could substantially limit our operational and
financial flexibility. The extent to which we will be able or willing to use
shares of common stock to consummate expansions will depend on our market value
from time to time and the willingness of potential sellers to accept it as
full
or partial payment. Using shares of common stock for this purpose also may
result in significant dilution to our then existing stockholders. To the extent
that we are unable to use common stock to make future expansions, our ability
to
grow through expansions may be limited by the extent to which we are able to
raise capital for this purpose through debt or equity financings. No assurance
can be given that we will be able to obtain the necessary capital to finance
a
successful expansion program or our other cash needs. If we are unable to obtain
additional capital on acceptable terms, we may be required to reduce the scope
of any expansion. In addition to requiring funding for expansions, we may need
additional funds to implement our internal growth and operating strategies
or to
finance other aspects of our operations. Our failure to (i) obtain additional
capital on acceptable terms, (ii) use internally generated cash or debt to
complete expansions because it significantly limits our operational or financial
flexibility, or (iii) use shares of common stock to make future expansions
may
hinder our ability to actively pursue any expansion program we may decide to
implement and negatively impact our stock price.
Our
obligations under our credit facility are secured by our
assets.
Thus, if the lender forecloses on its security interest, we may have
to
liquidate
some or all of our assets, which may cause us to curtail or cease
operations.
Our
obligations under our current loan and security agreement with Guaranty Bank
are
secured by all of our assets. If we default under the credit facility, we could
be required to repay all of our borrowings thereunder. As of October 28, 2008,
we owe Guaranty Bank approximately $525,000 under the agreement.
We
are subject to restrictive covenants in connection with our
credit
facility
that may limit our ability to borrow additional funds or to
raise
additional
equity as may be required to fund our future operations.
The
terms
of the current credit facility with Guaranty Bank may limit our ability, without
Guaranty Bank’s consent, to, among other things, enter into certain transactions
(such as an acquisition of another company) and create additional liens on
our
assets, and could adversely affect our liquidity and our ability to attract
additional funding if required for our business.
Our
operations are cash intensive, and our business could be adversely affected
if
we fail to maintain sufficient levels of working capital.
We
expend
a significant amount of cash in our operations, principally to fund our
materials procurement. Our suppliers typically provide us with credit. In turn,
we typically require our customers to make payment at various stages of the
project. We generally fund most of our working capital requirements out of
cash
flow generated from operations and our line of credit. If we fail to generate
sufficient revenues from our sales, or if we experience difficulties collecting
our accounts receivables, we may not have sufficient cash flow to fund our
operating costs, and our business could be adversely affected.
Our
operating results may fluctuate from period to period, and if we fail to meet
market expectations for a particular period, our share price may
decline.
Our
operating results have fluctuated from period to period and are likely to
continue to fluctuate as a result of a wide range of factors, including sales
demands, electricity rate changes, changes in incentives and technological
improvements. Our production and sales are generally lower in the winter due
to
weather conditions and holiday activities. Interim reports may not be indicative
of our performance for the year or our future performance, and period-to-period
comparisons may not be meaningful due to a number of reasons beyond our control.
We cannot assure you that our operating results will meet the expectations
of
market analysts or our investors. If we fail to meet their expectations, there
may be a decline in our share price.
Because
our industry is competitive and has lower barriers to
entry,
we
may lose market share to larger companies that are better equipped
to
weather
deterioration in market conditions due to increased
competition.
Our
industry is highly competitive and fragmented, is subject to rapid change and
has low barriers to entry. We may in the future compete for potential customers
with solar system installers and servicers, electricians, roofers, utilities
and
other providers of solar power equipment or electric power. Some of these
competitors may have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing
resources and greater name recognition than we have. We believe that our ability
to compete depends in part on a number of factors outside of our control,
including:
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ability of our competitors to hire, retain and motivate qualified
technical personnel;
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ownership by competitors of proprietary tools to customize systems
to the
needs of a particular customer;
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price at which others offer comparable services and
equipment;
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extent of our competitors’ responsiveness to client
needs;
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of local economy decline; and
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Competition
in the solar power services industry may increase in the future, partly due
to
low barriers to entry, as well as from other alternative energy resources now
in
existence or developed in the future. Increased competition could result in
price reductions, reduced margins or loss of market share and greater
competition for qualified technical personnel. There can be no assurance that
we
will be able to compete successfully against current and future competitors.
If
we are unable to compete effectively, or if competition results in a
deterioration of market conditions, our business and results of operations
would
be adversely affected.
We
act as the general contractor for our customers in connection with the
installation of our solar power systems and are subject to risks associated
with
construction, cost overruns, delays and other contingencies, which could have
a
material adverse effect on our business and results of
operations.
We
act as
the general contractor for our customers in connection with the installation
of
our solar power systems. All essential costs are estimated at the time of
entering into the sales contract for a particular project, and these are
reflected in the overall price that we charge our customers for the project.
These cost estimates are preliminary and may or may not be covered by contracts
between us or the other project developers, subcontractors, suppliers and other
parties to the project. In addition, we require qualified, licensed
subcontractors to install some of our systems. Shortages of such skilled labor
could significantly delay a project or otherwise increase our costs. Should
miscalculations in planning a project or defective or late execution occur,
we
may not achieve our expected margins or cover our costs. Also, many systems
customers require performance bonds issued by a bonding agency. Due to the
general performance risk inherent in construction activities, it is sometimes
difficult to secure suitable bonding agencies willing to provide performance
bonding. In the event we are unable to obtain bonding, we will be unable to
bid
on, or enter into, sales contracts requiring such bonding. Delays in solar
panel
or other supply shipments, other construction delays, unexpected performance
problems in electricity generation or other events could cause us to fail to
meet these performance criteria, resulting in unanticipated and severe revenue
and earnings losses and financial penalties. Construction delays are often
caused by inclement weather, failure to timely receive necessary approvals
and
permits, or delays in obtaining necessary solar panels, inverters or other
materials. The occurrence of any of these events could have a material adverse
effect on our business and results of operations.
We
generally recognize revenue on system installations on a “percentage of
completion” basis and payments are due upon the achievement of contractual
milestones, and any delay or cancellation of a project could adversely affect
our business.
We
recognize revenue on our system installations on a “percentage of completion”
basis and, as a result, our revenue from these installations is driven by the
performance of our contractual obligations, which is generally driven by
timelines for the installation of our solar power systems at customer sites.
This could result in unpredictability of revenue and, in the short term, a
revenue decrease. As with any project-related business, there is the potential
for delays within any particular customer project. Variation of project
timelines and estimates may impact the amount of revenue recognized in a
particular period. In addition, certain customer contracts may include payment
milestones due at specified points during a project. Because we must invest
substantial time and incur significant expense in advance of achieving
milestones and the receipt of payment, failure to achieve milestones could
adversely affect our business and cash flows.
We
are subject to particularly lengthy sales cycles in some
markets.
Factors
specific to certain of our customers’ industries have an impact on our sales
cycles. Some of our customers may have longer sales cycles due to the timing
of
various state and federal subsidies. These lengthy and challenging sales cycles
may mean that it could take longer before our sales and marketing efforts result
in revenue, if at all, and may have adverse effects on our operating results,
financial condition, cash flows and stock price.
Our
failure to meet a client’s expectations in the performance of
our
services,
and the risks and liabilities associated with placing our
employees
and
technicians in our customers’ homes and businesses, could give rise
to
claims
against us.
Our
engagements involve projects that are critical to our customers’ business or
home. Our failure or inability to meet a customer’s expectations in the
provision of our products and services could damage or result in a material
adverse change to their premises or property, and therefore could give rise
to
claims against us or damage our reputation. In addition, we are exposed to
various risks and liabilities associated with placing our employees and
technicians in the homes and workplaces of others, including possible claims
of
errors and omissions, harassment, theft of client property, criminal activity
and other claims.
We
generally do not have long-term agreements with our customers and, accordingly,
could lose customers without warning.
Our
products are generally not sold pursuant to long-term agreements with customers,
but instead are sold on a purchase order basis. We typically contract to perform
large projects with no assurance of repeat business from the same customers
in
the future. Although cancellations on our purchase orders to date have been
insignificant, our customers may cancel or reschedule purchase orders with
us on
relatively short notice. Cancellations or rescheduling of customer orders could
result in the delay or loss of anticipated sales without allowing us sufficient
time to reduce, or delay the incurrence of, our corresponding inventory and
operating expenses. In addition, changes in forecasts or the timing of orders
from these or other customers expose us to the risks of inventory shortages
or
excess inventory. This, in addition to the non-repetition of large systems
projects, could cause our operating results to suffer.
Our
competitive position depends in part on maintaining intellectual property
protection.
Our
ability to compete and to achieve and maintain profitability depends in part
on
our ability to protect our proprietary discoveries and technologies. We have
applied for trademark protection for the brand names “Premier Power” and “Bright
Skies” and our sales slogan “Your Solar Electricity Specialist.” We have also
applied for patent protection for our proprietary roof top mountings, but there
can be no assurance that these applications will be granted by the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office. We currently rely on a combination of copyrights,
trademarks, trade secret laws and confidentiality agreements to protect our
intellectual property rights. We also rely upon unpatented know-how and
continuing technological innovation to develop and maintain our competitive
position. From time to time, the United States Supreme Court, other federal
courts, the U.S. Congress or the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office may change
the
standards of patentability, and any such changes could have a negative impact
on
our business.
Our
profitability depends, in part, on our success in brand
recognition,
and
we could lose our competitive advantage if we are unable to protect
our
trademark
against infringement. Any related litigation could be
time-consuming
and costly.
We
believe our brand has gained substantial recognition by customers in certain
geographic areas. We have applied for trademark protection for the brand names
“Premier Power” and “Bright Skies” and our sales slogan “Your Solar Electricity
Specialist.” Use of our name or a similar name by competitors in geographic
areas in which we have not yet operated could adversely affect our ability
to
use or gain protection for our brand in those markets, which could weaken our
brand and harm our business and competitive position. In addition, any
litigation relating to protecting our trademark against infringement is likely
to be time consuming and costly.
Our
Premier Ballasting and Premier Racking systems are untested and may not be
effective or patentable or may encounter other unexpected problems, which could
adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Our
Premier Ballasting and Premier Racking systems
are
new
and have not been tested in installation settings for a sufficient period of
time to prove their long-term effectiveness and benefits. These systems may
not
be effective or other problems may occur that are unexpected and could have
a
material adverse effect on our business or results of operations. While we
anticipate filing patent applications for our Premier Ballasting and Premier
Racking systems
technology,
patents may not be issued on such technology, or we may not be able to realize
the benefits from any patents that are issued.
We
may face intellectual property infringement claims that could be time-consuming
and costly to defend and could result in our loss of significant rights and
the
assessment of damages.
If
we
receive notice of claims of infringement, misappropriation or misuse of other
parties’ proprietary rights, some of these claims could lead to litigation. We
cannot assure you that we will prevail in these actions, or that other actions
alleging misappropriation or misuse by us of third-party trade secrets,
infringement by us of third-party patents and trademarks or the validity of
our
patent or trademarks, will not be asserted or prosecuted against us. We may
also
initiate claims to defend our intellectual property rights. Intellectual
property litigation, regardless of outcome, is expensive and time-consuming,
could divert management’s attention from our business and have a material
negative effect on our business, operating results or financial condition.
If
there is a successful claim of infringement against us, we may be required
to
pay substantial damages (including treble damages if we were to be found to
have
willfully infringed a third party’s patent) to the party claiming infringement,
develop non-infringing technology, stop selling our products or using technology
that contains the allegedly infringing intellectual property or enter into
royalty or license agreements that may not be available on acceptable or
commercially practical terms, if at all. Our failure to develop non-infringing
technologies or license the proprietary rights on a timely basis could harm
our
business. Parties making infringement claims on any future issued patents may
be
able to obtain an injunction that would prevent us from selling our products
or
using technology that contains the allegedly infringing intellectual property,
which could harm our business.
Product
liability claims against us could result in adverse publicity and potentially
significant monetary damages.
As
a
seller of consumer products, we face an inherent risk of exposure to product
liability claims in the event that our solar energy systems’ use results in
damages, injuries or fatalities. Since solar energy systems are electricity
producing devices, it is possible that our products could result in damage,
injury or fatality, whether by product malfunctions, defects, improper
installation or other causes. If such damages, injuries or fatalities or claims
were to occur, we could incur monetary damages, and our business could be
adversely affected by any resulting negative publicity. The successful assertion
of product liability claims against us also could result in potentially
significant monetary damages and, if our insurance protection is inadequate
to
cover these claims, could require us to make significant payments from our
own
resources.
We
may be subject to unexpected warranty expenses or service claims that could
reduce our profits.
As
a
result of the length of the warranty periods we provide, we bear the risk of
warranty claims several years after we have completed the installation of a
solar energy system. Our current standard warranty for our installation services
includes a 10-year warranty period for defects in material and workmanship
in
California. The warranty period for defects in material and workmanship is
five
years in New Jersey and New York, two years in Nevada, and one year in Spain.
All of the manufacturers of solar photovoltaic modules that Premier Power
California has installed offer a 25-year warranty period for declines in power
performance. The manufacturer provides this manufacturer’s warranty directly to
the end customer. Although we maintain a warranty reserve for potential warranty
or service claims and have not had material warranty claims in the past, claims
in excess of our reserve could adversely affect our operating results. Our
failure to predict accurately future warranty claims could result in unexpected
volatility in our financial condition.
Unexpected
business interruptions could adversely affect our
business.
Our
operations are vulnerable to interruption by earthquake, fire, power failure
and
power shortages, hardware and software failure, floods, computer viruses and
other events beyond our control. In addition, we do not carry business
interruption insurance to compensate us for losses that may occur as a result
of
these kinds of events, and any such losses or damages incurred by us could
disrupt our production and other operations without reimbursement.
A
decrease in the availability of credit or an increase in interest rates could
make it difficult for customers to finance the cost of solar energy systems
and
could reduce demand for our services and products.
Some
of
our prospective customers may depend on debt financing, such as home equity
loans, to fund the initial capital expenditure required to purchase a solar
energy system. Third-party financing sources, specifically for solar energy
systems, are currently limited, especially due to recent domestic and worldwide
economic troubles. Currently, many of our customers rely on some form of
third-party financing, including home equity loans, to purchase solar energy
systems. The lack of financing sources, a decrease in the availability of credit
or an increase in interest rates could make it difficult or more costly for
our
potential customers to secure the financing necessary to purchase a solar energy
system on favorable terms, or at all, thus lowering demand for our products
and
services and negatively impacting our business.
A
decrease in new home construction could adversely affect our residential
business.
Some
of
our solar-related revenues were generated from the design and installation
of
solar power products in newly constructed and renovated buildings, plants and
residences. Our ability to generate revenues from construction contracts will
depend on the number of new construction starts and renovations, which should
correlate with the cyclical nature of the construction industry and be affected
by general and local economic conditions, changes in interest rates, lending
standards and other factors. For example, the current housing slump and
tightened credit markets have resulted in reduced new home construction, which
could limit our ability to sell solar products to residential and commercial
developers.
We
derive most of our revenue from sales in a limited number of territories.
We
currently derive most of our revenue from sales in California and Spain. This
geographic concentration exposes us to growth rates, economic conditions, and
other factors that may be specific to those territories to which we would be
less subject if we were more geographically diversified. The growth of our
business will require us to expand our operations and commence operations in
other states, countries, and territories. Any geographic expansion efforts
that
we undertake may not be successful, which, in turn, would limit our growth
opportunities.
We
face risks associated with international trade and currency
exchange.
We
transact business in the U.S. dollar and the Euro. Changes in exchange rates
would affect the value of deposits of currencies we hold. We do not currently
hedge against exposure to currencies. We cannot predict with certainty future
exchange rates and their impact on our operating results. Movements between
the
U.S. dollar and the Euro could have a material impact on our profitability.
Our
success may depend in part on our ability to make successful acquisitions.
As
part
of our business strategy, we plan to expand our operations through strategic
acquisitions in our current markets and in new geographic markets. We cannot
accurately predict the timing, size and success of our acquisition efforts.
Our
acquisition strategy involves significant risks, including the
following:
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ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates at acceptable
prices;
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our
ability to successfully complete acquisitions of identified
candidates;
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our
ability to compete effectively for available acquisition
opportunities;
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increases
in asking prices by acquisition candidates to levels beyond our financial
capability or to levels that would not result in the returns required
by
our acquisition criteria;
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diversion
of management’s attention to expansion
efforts;
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unanticipated
costs and contingent liabilities associated with
acquisitions;
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failure
of acquired businesses to achieve expected
results;
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our
failure to retain key customers or personnel of acquired businesses;
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difficulties
entering markets in which we have no or limited
experience.
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These
risks, as well as other circumstances that often accompany expansion through
acquisitions, could inhibit our growth and negatively impact our operating
results. In addition, the size, timing and success of any future acquisitions
may cause substantial fluctuations in our operating results from quarter to
quarter. Consequently, our operating results for any quarter may not be
indicative of the results that may be achieved for any subsequent quarter or
for
a full fiscal year. These fluctuations could adversely affect the market price
of our common stock.
Our
failure to integrate the operations of acquired businesses successfully into
our
operations or to manage our anticipated growth effectively could materially
and
adversely affect our business and operating results.
In
order
to pursue a successful acquisition strategy, we must integrate the operations
of
acquired businesses into our operations, including centralizing certain
functions to achieve cost savings and pursuing programs and processes that
leverage our revenue and growth opportunities. The integration of the
management, operations, and facilities of acquired businesses with our own
could
involve difficulties, which could adversely affect our growth rate and operating
results. We may be unable to do any of the following:
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complete the integration of the management, operations, facilities
and
accounting and information systems of acquired businesses with our
own;
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manage the combined operations of the acquired businesses with our
operations;
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our operating, growth and performance goals for acquired businesses;
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additional revenue as a result of our expanded operations; or
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operating efficiencies or otherwise realize cost savings as a result
of
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Our
rate
of growth and operating performance may suffer if we fail to manage acquired
businesses profitably without substantial additional costs or operational
problems or to implement effectively combined growth and operating
strategies.
If
we fail to develop and maintain an effective system of internal controls, we
may
not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud. As
a
result, current and potential stockholders could lose confidence in our
financial reports, which could harm our business and the trading price of our
common stock.
Effective
internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports
and
effectively prevent fraud. We are currently required to provide an assessment
of
our internal controls over financial reporting. In the future, under Section
404
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we may be required to evaluate and report
on
these same controls and have our independent registered public accounting firm
annually attest to our evaluation, as well as issue their own opinion on our
internal controls over financial reporting. We plan to prepare for compliance
with Section 404 by strengthening, assessing and testing our system of internal
controls to provide the basis for our report. The process of strengthening
our
internal controls and complying with Section 404 is expensive and
time-consuming, and requires significant management attention, especially given
that we have not yet undertaken any efforts to comply with the requirements
of
Section 404. We cannot be certain that the measures we will undertake will
ensure that we will maintain adequate controls over our financial processes
and
reporting in the future. Furthermore, if we are able to rapidly grow our
business, the internal controls that we will need will become more complex,
and
significantly more resources will be required to ensure our internal controls
remain effective. Failure to implement required controls, or difficulties
encountered in their implementation, could harm our operating results or cause
us to fail to meet our reporting obligations. If our auditors identify a
material weakness in our internal controls, then the disclosure of that fact,
even if the weakness is quickly remedied, could diminish investors’ confidence
in our financial statements and harm our stock price. In addition,
non-compliance with Section 404 could subject us to a variety of administrative
sanctions, including the suspension of trading, ineligibility for listing on
a
national securities exchange, and the inability of registered broker-dealers
to
make a market in our common stock, which would further reduce our stock price.
In conjunction with their audit of our financial statements for the years ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006, our independent public accountants identified
certain deficiencies in our system of internal controls which they considered
to
be material weaknesses and significant deficiencies. We are currently evaluating
such deficiencies and are in the process of implementing corrective changes
to
our internal control processes and procedures.
Costs
incurred because we are a public company may affect our
profitability.
As
a
public company, we incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses,
and
we are subject to the SEC’s rules and regulations relating to public disclosure
that generally involve a substantial expenditure of financial resources. In
addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as well as new rules subsequently
implemented by the SEC, require changes in corporate governance practices of
public companies. We expect that full compliance with these new rules and
regulations will significantly increase our legal and financial compliance
costs
and make some activities more time-consuming and costly. For example, we will
be
required to create board committees and adopt policies regarding internal
controls and disclosure controls and procedures. Such additional reporting
and
compliance costs may negatively impact our financial results. To the extent
our
earnings suffer as a result of the financial impact of our SEC reporting or
compliance costs, our ability to develop an active trading market for our
securities could be harmed.
As
a
public company, we also expect that these new rules and regulations may make
it
more difficult and expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability
insurance in the future, and we may be required to accept reduced policy limits
and coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same coverage.
As
a result, it may be more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified
persons to serve on our board of directors or as executive
officers.
It
may be
time-consuming, difficult and costly for us to develop and implement the
internal controls and reporting procedures required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,
when applicable to us. Some members of our management team have limited or
no experience operating a company with securities traded or listed on an
exchange, or subject to SEC rules and requirements, including SEC reporting
practices and requirements that are applicable to a publicly traded company.
We
may need to recruit, hire, train and retain additional financial reporting,
internal controls and other personnel in order to develop and implement
appropriate internal controls and reporting procedures. If we are unable to
comply with the internal controls requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, when
applicable, we may not be able to obtain the independent accountant
certifications required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Risks
Relating To Our Industry
We
have experienced technological changes in our industry. New
technologies
may prove inappropriate and result in liability to us or may
not
gain
market acceptance by our customers.
The
solar
power industry, which currently accounts for less than 1% of the world’s power
generation according to the Solar Energy Industries Association, is subject
to
technological change. Our future success will depend on our ability to
appropriately respond to changing technologies and changes in function of
products and quality. If we adopt products and technologies that are not
attractive to consumers, we may not be successful in capturing or retaining
a
significant share of our market. In addition, some new technologies are
relatively untested and unperfected and may not perform as expected or as
desired, in which event our adoption of such products or technologies may cause
us to lose money.
A
drop in the retail price of conventional energy or non-solar
alternative
energy
sources may negatively impact our profitability.
We
believe that a customer’s decision to purchase or install solar power
capabilities is primarily driven by the cost and return on investment resulting
from solar power systems. Fluctuations in economic and market conditions that
impact the prices of conventional and non-solar alternative energy sources,
such
as decreases in the prices of oil, coal and other fossil fuels and changes
in
utility electric rates and net metering policies, could cause the demand for
solar power systems to decline, which would have a negative impact on our
profitability.
Existing
regulations, and changes to such regulations, may present
technical,
regulatory and economic barriers to the purchase and use of
solar
power
products, which may significantly reduce demand for our
products.
Installations
of solar power systems are subject to oversight and regulation in accordance
with national and local ordinances, building codes, zoning, environmental
protection regulation, utility interconnection requirements for metering
and
other rules and regulations. We attempt to keep up-to-date about these
requirements on a national, state, and local level, and must design systems
to
comply with varying standards. Certain cities may have ordinances that prevent
or increase the cost of installation of our solar power systems. In addition,
new government regulations or utility policies pertaining to solar power
systems
are unpredictable and may result in significant additional expenses or delays
and, as a result, could cause a significant reduction in demand for solar
energy
systems and our services. For example, there currently exist metering caps
in
certain jurisdictions that effectively limit the aggregate amount of power
that
may be sold by solar power generators into the power grid.
Our
business depends on the availability of rebates, tax credits and
other
financial
incentives, the reduction or elimination of which would reduce the
demand
for
our services.
Many
states, including California, Nevada and New Jersey, offer substantial
incentives to offset the cost of solar power systems. These incentives can
take
many forms, including direct rebates, state tax credits, system performance
payments and Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”). Moreover, although the United
States Congress recently passed legislation to extend for 8 years a 30% federal
tax credit for the installation of solar power systems, there can be no
assurance that they will be further extended once they expire. Businesses may
also elect to accelerate the depreciation on their system over five years.
Spain
also offers substantial incentives, including feed-in tariff. Spain’s Industry
Ministry recently restated the cap of the Megawatt installation
in Spain and reduced tariff levels. There are still attractive growth
and tariff levels in Spain, but a reduction in such incentives could
substantially increase the cost to our customers, resulting in significant
reductions in demand for our products and services, which would negatively
impact our sales.
If
solar power technology is not suitable for widespread adoption
or
sufficient
demand for solar power products does not develop or takes longer
to
develop
than we anticipate, our sales would decline, and we would be unable
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achieve
or sustain profitability.
The
market for solar power products is emerging and rapidly evolving, and its future
success is uncertain. Many factors will influence the widespread adoption of
solar power technology and demand for solar power products,
including:
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cost
effectiveness of solar power technologies as compared with conventional
and non-solar alternative energy
technologies;
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performance
and reliability of solar power products as compared with conventional
and
non-solar alternative energy
products;
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capital
expenditures by customers that tend to decrease if the U.S. economy
slows;
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If
solar
power technology proves unsuitable for widespread commercial deployment or
if
demand for solar power products fails to develop sufficiently, we would be
unable to generate enough revenue to achieve and sustain profitability. In
addition, demand for solar power products in the markets and geographic regions
we target may not develop or may develop more slowly than we
anticipate.
Risks
Related to Doing Business in Spain
Adverse
changes in the political and economic policies of the Spanish government could
have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of Spain, which
could reduce the demand for our products and materially and adversely affect
our
competitive position.
A
significant portion of our business operations are conducted in Spain through
our indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Premier Power Spain, and some of our
sales
are made in Spain. Spain also offers substantial incentives, including feed-in
tariffs. Accordingly, our business, financial condition, results of operations,
and prospects are affected significantly by economic, political, and legal
developments in Spain. Any adverse change in such policies could have a material
adverse effect on the overall economic growth in Spain or the level of our
incentives, which in turn could lead to a reduction in demand for our products
and consequently have a material adverse effect on our businesses.
Fluctuation
in the value of the Euro may have a material adverse effect on your
investment.
The
change in value of the Euro against the U.S. dollar depends on, among other
things, changes in Spain’s political and economic conditions. Changes in
exchange rates would affect the value of deposits of currencies we hold. We
do
not currently hedge against exposure to currencies. We cannot predict with
certainty future exchange rates and their impact on our operating results.
Movements between the U.S. dollar and the Euro could have a material impact
on
our profitability.
Our
business benefits from certain Spanish government incentives. Expiration of,
or
changes to, these incentives could have a material adverse effect on our
operating results.
The
Spanish government has provided various incentives to solar energy providers
in
order to encourage development of the solar industry. Such incentives include
feed-in tariffs and other measures. Reduction in or elimination of such
incentives or delays or interruptions in the implementation of such favorable
policies could substantially decrease the economic benefits of solar to our
customers, resulting in significant reductions in demand for our products and
services, which would negatively impact our sales. Spain’s Industry Ministry
recently restated the cap of the MW installation in Spain and reduced tariff
levels. The reduction in such incentives could substantially increase the cost
to our customers, resulting in significant reductions in demand for our products
and services, which could negatively impact our sales.
You
may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing
foreign judgments, or bringing original actions in Spain based on United States
or other foreign laws against us or our management.
We
conduct a significant amount of our business through our indirect wholly owned
subsidiary, Premier Power Spain, which is established in Spain, and a portion
of
our assets are located in Spain. As a result, it may not be possible to effect
service of process within the United States or in Spain against us or upon
our
executive officers or directors, including with respect to matters arising
under
U.S. federal securities laws or applicable state securities laws. Moreover,
there is uncertainty that the courts of Spain would enforce judgments of U.S.
courts against us or our directors and officers based on the civil liability
provisions of the securities laws of the United States or any state, or
entertain an original action brought in Spain based upon the securities laws
of
the United States or any state.
Risk
Relating to Our Securities
Generally,
we have not paid any cash dividends, and no cash dividends will be paid in
the
foreseeable future.
We
do not
anticipate paying cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future,
and we may not have sufficient funds legally available to pay dividends. Even
if
funds are legally available for distribution, we may nevertheless decide not
to
or may be unable to pay any dividends. We intend to retain all earnings for
our
company’s operations. Accordingly, you may have to sell some or all of your
common stock in order to generate cash flow from your investment. You may not
receive a gain on your investment when you sell our common stock and may lose
some or all of the amount of your investment. Any determination to pay dividends
in the future on our common stock will be made at the discretion of our board
of
directors and will depend on our results of operations, financial conditions,
contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by applicable law, capital
requirements and other factors that our board of directors deems relevant.
If
you purchase our common stock, you may incur substantial dilution.
The
issuance of additional shares of our capital stock or the exercise of stock
options or warrants could be substantially dilutive to your shares and may
negatively affect the market price of our common stock.
The
application of the “penny stock” rules could adversely affect the market price
of our common stock and increase your transaction costs to sell those
shares.
Our
common stock may be subject to the “penny stock” rules adopted under Section
15(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The penny stock rules apply to
companies that are not traded on a national securities exchange whose common
stock trades at less than $5.00 per share or that have tangible net worth of
less than $5,000,000 ($2,000,000 if the company has been operating for three
or
more years). The “penny stock” rules impose additional sales practice
requirements on broker-dealers who sell securities to persons other than
established customers and accredited investors (generally those with assets
in
excess of $1,000,000 or annual income exceeding $200,000 or $300,000 together
with their spouse). For transactions covered by these rules, the broker-dealer
must make a special suitability determination for the purchase of securities
and
have received the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction before the
purchase. Additionally, for any transaction involving a penny stock, unless
exempt, the broker-dealer must deliver, before the transaction, a disclosure
schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. The
broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to both the
broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for
the
securities. Finally, monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price
information on the limited market in penny stocks. These additional burdens
imposed on broker-dealers may restrict the ability or decrease the willingness
of broker-dealers to sell our common stock, and may result in decreased
liquidity for our common stock and increased transaction costs for sales and
purchases of our common stock as compared to other securities.
Our
common stock is thinly traded, and you may be unable to sell at or near “ask”
prices or at all if you need to sell your shares to raise money or otherwise
desire to liquidate your shares.
Although
our common stock is quoted on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (“OTC”), we
cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for our common stock
will develop or be sustained. However, we do not rule out the possibility of
applying for listing on a national exchange. Our common stock has historically
been sporadically or “thinly traded” on the OTC, meaning that the number of
persons interested in purchasing our common stock at or near bid prices at
any
given time may be relatively small or nonexistent. This situation is
attributable to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small
company that is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers,
institutional investors and others in the investment community that generate
or
influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such
persons, they tend to be risk-adverse and would be reluctant to follow an
unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our
shares until such time as we become more seasoned and viable. As a consequence,
there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares
is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer that has a large
and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous
sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance
that a broader or more active public trading market for our common stock will
develop or be sustained, or that current trading levels will be
sustained.
The
market price of our common stock is particularly volatile given our status
as a
relatively small company with a small and thinly traded “float” that could lead
to wide fluctuations in our share price. The price at which you purchase our
common stock may not be indicative of the price that will prevail in the trading
market. You may be unable to sell your common stock at or above your purchase
price if at all, which may result in substantial losses to you.
The
market for our common stock is characterized by significant price volatility
when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our share price will
continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future.
The volatility in our share price is attributable to a number of factors. As
noted above, our common stock is sporadically and/or thinly traded. As a
consequence of this lack of liquidity, the trading of relatively small
quantities of shares by our stockholders may disproportionately influence the
price of those shares in either direction. The price for our shares could,
for
example, decline precipitously in the event a large number of our shares are
sold on the market without commensurate demand, as compared to a seasoned issuer
which could better absorb those sales without adverse impact on its share price.
The following factors also may add to the volatility in the price of our common
stock: actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly or annual operating
results; adverse outcomes; additions to or departures of our key personnel,
as
well as other items discussed under this “Risk Factors” section, as well as
elsewhere in this
prospectus
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Many of
these factors are beyond our control and may decrease the market price of our
common stock, regardless of our operating performance. We cannot make any
predictions or projections as to what the prevailing market price for our common
stock will be at any time, including as to whether our common stock will sustain
its current market prices, or as to what effect the sale of shares or the
availability of shares for sale at any time will have on the prevailing market
price.
Stockholders
should be aware that, according to SEC Release No. 34-29093, the market for
penny stocks has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse.
Such
patterns include (1) control of the market for the security by one or a few
broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (2)
manipulation of prices through pre-arranged matching of purchases and sales
and
false and misleading press releases; (3) boiler room practices involving
high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced
sales persons; (4) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups
by
selling broker-dealers; and (5) the wholesale dumping of the same securities
by
promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired
level, along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices and with
consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have
occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect
to be
in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who
participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of
practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established
with respect to our securities. The occurrence of these patterns or practices
could increase the volatility of our share price.
If
we do not meet the listing standards established by the NASDAQ Stock Market
or
other similar markets, our common stock may not become listed for trading on
one
of those markets.
As
soon
as reasonably practicable, we intend to apply to list our common stock for
trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market, on either the NASDAQ Global Market tier
or
the NASDAQ Capital Market tier. The NASDAQ Stock Market has established certain
quantitative criteria and qualitative standards that companies must meet in
order to become and remain listed for trading on these markets. We cannot
guarantee that we will be able to meet or maintain all necessary requirements
for listing; therefore, we cannot guarantee that our common stock will be listed
for trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market or other similar markets.
Volatility
in our common stock price may subject us to securities
litigation.
The
market for our common stock may be characterized by significant price volatility
when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect our share price will be more
volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future. In the past,
plaintiffs have often initiated securities class action litigation against
a
company following periods of volatility in the market price of its securities.
We may, in the future, be the target of similar litigation. Securities
litigation could result in substantial costs and liabilities and could divert
management’s attention and resources.
Past
activities of our company and affiliates may lead to future liability for our
company.
Prior
to
our acquisition of Premier Power California, we were engaged in a business
unrelated to our current operations. Any liabilities relating to such prior
business against which we are not completely indemnified will be borne by us
and
may have a material adverse effect on the Company.
We
have raised substantial amounts of capital in a recent financing, and if we
inadvertently failed to comply with applicable securities laws, ensuing
rescission rights or lawsuits would severely damage our financial
position.
The
securities offered in our September 9, 2008 private placement were not
registered under the Securities Act or any state “blue sky” law in reliance upon
exemptions from such registration requirements. Such exemptions are highly
technical in nature, and if we inadvertently failed to comply with the
requirements or any of such exemptive provisions, the investor would have the
right to rescind their purchase of our securities or sue for damages. If the
investor was to successfully seek such rescission or prevail in any such suit,
we would face severe financial demands that could materially and adversely
affect our financial position. Financings that may be available to us under
current market conditions frequently involve sales at prices below the prices
at
which our common stock currently is quoted on the OTC or exchange on which
our
common stock may in the future be listed, as well as the issuance of warrants
or
convertible securities at a discount to market price.
Future
sales of our securities may decrease the price for shares of our common
stock.
Actual
sales, or the prospect of sales by our stockholders, may have a negative effect
on the market price of the shares of our common stock. We may also register
certain shares of our common stock underlying our Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock, Series A Warrants, and Series B Warrants, and any other outstanding
convertible securities issued in the future. Once such shares are registered
or
may be sold pursuant to Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
they
can be freely sold in the public market. If any of our stockholders, either
individually or in the aggregate, cause a large number of securities to be
sold
in the public market, or if the market perceives that these holders intend
to
sell a large number of securities, such sales or anticipated sales could result
in a substantial drop in the trading price of shares of our common stock and
could also impede our ability to raise future capital.
Our
corporate actions are substantially controlled by our principal
stockholders.
Our
principal stockholders include Dean R. Marks, who is our Chairman of the Board,
President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Miguel de Anquin, who is our Chief
Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary and a member of our Board. Messrs.
Marks and de Anquin own approximately 69.1% of our outstanding shares of common
stock. These stockholders, acting individually or as a group, could exert
substantial influence over matters such as electing directors, amending our
certificate of incorporation or bylaws, and approving mergers or other business
combinations or transactions. In addition, because of the percentage of
ownership and voting concentration in these principal stockholders and their
affiliated entities, elections of our board of directors will generally be
within the control of these stockholders and their affiliated entities. While
all of our stockholders are entitled to vote on matters submitted to our
stockholders for approval, the concentration of shares and voting control
presently lies with these principal stockholders and their affiliated entities.
As such, it would be difficult for stockholders to propose and have approved
proposals not supported by these principal stockholders and their affiliated
entities. There can be no assurance that matters voted upon by our officers
and
directors in their capacity as stockholders will be viewed favorably by all
stockholders of our company. The stock ownership of our principal stockholders
and their affiliated entities may discourage a potential acquirer from seeking
to acquire shares of our common stock or otherwise attempting to obtain control
of our company, which in turn could reduce our stock price or prevent our
stockholders from realizing a premium over our stock price.
We
are responsible for the indemnification of our officers and directors, which
could result in substantial expenditures.
Our
bylaws provide for the indemnification of our directors, officers, employees,
and agents, and, under certain circumstances, against attorneys’ fees and other
expenses incurred by them in litigation to which they become a party arising
from their association with or activities on behalf of the Company. This
indemnification policy could result in substantial expenditures, which we may
be
unable to recoup.
The
market price for our stock may be volatile.
The
market price for our stock may be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations
in
response to factors including the following:
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or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly operating
results;
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operating
results that fall below
expectations;
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changes
in financial estimates by securities research
analysts;
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changes
in the economic performance or market valuations of other solar
integration companies;
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announcements
by us or our competitors of new products, acquisitions, strategic
partnerships, joint ventures or capital
commitments;
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announcements
or press releases relating to the energy sector or to our business
or
prospects;
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technological
innovations or new products and services by us or our
competitors;
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our
ability to execute our business
plan;
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regulatory,
legislative or other developments affecting us or the solar power
industry
generally;
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limited
availability of freely tradable “unrestricted” shares of our common stock
to satisfy investor purchase orders and
demand;
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volume
and timing of customer orders;
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economic
and other external factors;
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addition
or departure of key personnel; and
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intellectual
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In
addition, the securities market has from time to time experienced significant
price and volume fluctuations that are not related to the operating performance
of particular companies. These fluctuations may include a so-called “bubble
market” in which investors temporarily raise the price of the stocks of
companies in certain industries, such as the renewable energy industry, to
unsustainable levels. These market fluctuations may also materially and
adversely affect the market price of our stock.
We
may need additional capital, and the sale of additional shares or other equity
securities could result in additional dilution to our
stockholders.
We
believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, anticipated cash flow from
operations and the net proceeds from our September 9, 2008 financing will be
sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs for the near future. We may,
however, require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions
or
other future developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may
decide to pursue. If our resources are insufficient to satisfy our cash
requirements, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain
an increased credit facility. The sale of additional equity securities could
result in additional dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of additional
indebtedness would result in increased debt service obligations and could result
in further operating and financing covenants that would further restrict our
operations. We cannot assure you that financing will be available in amounts
or
on terms acceptable to us, if at all.
Our
certificate of incorporation authorizes our board to create new
series
of
preferred stock without further approval by our stockholders, which
could
adversely
affect the rights of the holders of our common stock.
Our
board
of directors has the authority to fix and determine the relative rights and
preferences of preferred stock. Our board of directors also has the authority
to
issue preferred stock without further stockholder approval. As a result, our
board of directors could authorize the issuance of a series of preferred stock
that would grant to holders the preferred right to our assets upon liquidation,
the right to receive dividend payments before dividends are distributed to
the
holders of common stock and the right to the redemption of the shares, together
with a premium, prior to the redemption of our common stock. In addition, our
board of directors could authorize the issuance of a series of preferred stock
that has greater voting power than our common stock or that is convertible
into
our common stock, which could decrease the relative voting power of our common
stock or result in dilution to our existing stockholders.
ITEM
2.
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UNREGISTERED
SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF
PROCEEDS
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On
September 9, 2008, in connection with a share exchange that closed on the same
day, we issued 24,218,750 shares of our common stock to the stockholders of
Premier Power California, consisting of four individuals and one entity, in
exchange for 100% of the capital stock of Premier Power California. The issuance
of the common stock to such persons was exempt from registration under the
Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) and Regulation D thereof. We made this
determination based on the representations of such persons in that certain
Share
Exchange Agreement dated September 9, 2008 which included, in pertinent part,
that such stockholders were "accredited investors" within the meaning of Rule
501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such
stockholders were acquiring our common stock for investment purposes for their
own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents and not with a view to
the
resale or distribution thereof, and that each owner understood that the shares
of our common stock may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without
registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption therefrom.
On
September 9, 2008, we issued a total of 3,500,000 units, each unit consisting
of
one share of our Series A Preferred Stock, one-half of one Series A Warrant,
and
one-half of one Series B Warrant, to Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd. (the
“Investor”) in connection with the closing of a financing in connection with the
share exchange that closed on September 9, 2008. The issuance of the units
to
the Investor was exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant
to
Section 4(2) and Regulation D thereof. We made this determination based on
the
representations of the Investor, which included, in pertinent part, that such
person was an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation
D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such person was acquiring
our
common stock for investment purposes for its own respective account and not
as a
nominee or agent and not with a view to the resale or distribution thereof,
and
that the Investor understood that the shares of our Series A Preferred Stock
and
our Series A Warrants and Series B warrants may not be sold or otherwise
disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an applicable
exemption therefrom.
ITEM
3.
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DEFAULTS
UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
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None.
ITEM
4.
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SUBMISSION
OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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Reference
is made to the disclosures in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
SEC
on August 29, 2008, which information is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM
5.
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OTHER
INFORMATION
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(b)
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There
were no changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend
nominees to our board of directors.
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Exhibit
Number
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Description
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2.1
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Share
Exchange Agreement by and among the Company, its majority stockholder,
Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., and its stockholders, dated
September 9, 2008 (3)
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3.1
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Certificate
of Incorporation (1)
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3.2
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Bylaws
(1)
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3.3
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Certificate
of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation, filed August 19,
2008
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware
(2)
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3.4
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Certificate
of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation, filed August 29,
2008
and effective September 5, 2008 with the Secretary of State of the
State
of Delaware (3)
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3.5
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Certificate
of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock, filed September 10, 2008 with the Secretary
of State of the State of Delaware (3)
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10.1
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Employment
Agreement between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. and Dean R.
Marks,
dated August 22, 2008 (3)
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10.2
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Employment
Agreement between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. and Miguel
de
Anquin, dated August 22, 2008 (3)
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10.3
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Form
of Securities Purchase Agreement (3)
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10.4
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Form
of Registration Rights Agreement (3)
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10.5
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Form
of Series A Common Stock Purchase Warrant (3)
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10.6
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Form
of Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant (3)
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10.7
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Form
of Lock-up Agreement (3)
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10.8
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Purchase
and Sale Agreement between Harry’s Trucking, Inc. and Haris Tajyar and
Omar Tajyar, dated September 9, 2008 (3)
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10.9
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Guaranty
of Payment by the Company in favor of Guaranty Bank, dated September
9,
2008 (3)
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31.1
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Section 302
Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer
*
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31.2
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Section 302
Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer
*
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32.1
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Section 906
Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer
*
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32.2
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Section 906
Certification by the Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer
*
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(1)
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Filed
on February 13, 2007 as an exhibit to our Registration Statement
on Form
SB-2/A, and incorporated herein by reference.
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(2)
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Filed
on August 29, 2008 as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K,
and
incorporated herein by reference.
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(3)
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Filed
on September 11, 2008 as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form
8-K, and
incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
In
accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as
amended, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
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(Registrant)
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Date:
November 17, 2008
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By:
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/s/
Dean Marks
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Dean
Marks
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Chief
Executive Officer and President
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Date:
November 17, 2008
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By:
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/s/
Teresa Kelley
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Teresa
Kelley
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Chief
Financial Officer
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