UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,
D.C. 20549
FORM
S-1/A
AMENDMENT
NO. 1
TO
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or
other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
4931
(Primary
Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)
13-4343369
(I.R.S.
Employer Identification Number)
4961
Windplay Drive, Suite 100
El Dorado
Hills, CA 95762
(916)
939-0400
(Address,
including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s
principal executive offices)
Dean R.
Marks, Chief Executive Officer
4961
Windplay Drive, Suite 100
El Dorado
Hills, CA 95762
(916)
939-0400
COPY
TO:
Kevin K.
Leung, Esq.
Dominador
Tolentino, Jr., Esq.
Jamie H.
Kim, Esq.
Richardson
& Patel LLP
10900
Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500
Los
Angeles, CA 90024
(310)
208-1182
(Name,
address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent
for service)
FROM TIME
TO TIME AFTER THE
EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT
(Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public)
If any of
the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a delayed or
continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check
the following box.
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If this
Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule
462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
registration statement for the same offering.
o
If this
Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the
Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering.
o
If this
Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the
Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration
statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same
offering.
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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.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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CALCULATION
OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of Each Class of
Securities to be Registered
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Amount to be
Registered (1)
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Proposed Maximum
Per Share
Offering Price
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Proposed Maximum
Aggregate Offering
Price
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Amount of
Registration Fee
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Common
stock, $0.0001 par value per share
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3,816,718
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$
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3.55
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(2)
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$
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13,549,348
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$
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532.49
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Common
stock, $0.0001 par value per share (issuable upon conversion of Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock)
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4,200,000
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$
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3.55
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(2)
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$
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14,910,000
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$
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585.96
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Common
stock, $0.0001 par value per share (issuable upon exercise of Series A
Warrants)
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2,100,000
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$
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2.50
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(3)
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$
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5,250,000
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$
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206.33
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Common
stock, $0.0001 par value per share (issuable upon exercise of Series B
Warrants)
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2,100,000
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$
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3.00
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(3)
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$
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6,300,000
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$
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247.59
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Common
stock, $0.0001 par value per share (issuable upon exercise of
options)
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1,920,000
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$
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3.00
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(3)
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$
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5,760,000
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$
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226.37
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Total
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14,136,718
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$
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1,798.74
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(1)
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Pursuant
to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this
registration statement shall be deemed to cover additional securities (i)
to be offered or issued in connection with any provision of any securities
purported to be registered hereby to be offered pursuant to terms which
provide for a change in the amount of securities being offered or issued
to prevent dilution resulting from stock splits, stock dividends, or
similar transactions and (ii) of the same class as the securities covered
by this registration statement issued or issuable prior to completion of
the distribution of the securities covered by this registration statement
as a result of a split of, or a stock dividend on, the registered
securities.
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(2)
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Estimated
solely for the purpose of calculating the amount of the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457(c) of the Securities Act of 1933 based upon the
average of the high and low prices of the common stock of the Registrant
as reported on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board on November 5,
2008.
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(3)
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Estimated
solely for the purpose of computing the amount of the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457(g) under the Securities
Act.
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The
Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as
may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a
further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement
shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the
Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become
effective on such date as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a),
may determine.
The
information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These
securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer
to sell these securities and no offer to buy these securities is being
solicited in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Prospectus
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
14,136,718
shares of Common
Stock
This
prospectus covers the resale by selling security holders of up to 14,136,718
shares of our common stock, $0.0001 par value per share.
These
securities will be offered for sale from time to time by the selling security
holders identified in this prospectus in accordance with the terms described in
the section of this prospectus entitled “Plan of Distribution.” We will not
receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the selling
security holders.
Our
securities are not listed on any national securities exchange. Our common stock
is currently quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “PPRW.” The last
reported per share price for our common stock was $4.15 as quoted on the OTC
Bulletin Board on January 30, 2009.
INVESTING
IN OUR COMMON STOCK INVOLVES A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. SEE “RISK FACTORS” BEGINNING
ON PAGE 6.
NEITHER
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS
APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS PROSPECTUS IS
TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL
OFFENSE.
The
date of this prospectus is _________________, 2009
No
offers to sell are made, nor are offers sought, to buy these securities in any
jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. The reader should assume
that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate as of the date in
the front of this prospectus only. Our business, financial condition, results of
operations, and prospectus may have changed since that date.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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Page
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Prospectus
Summary
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3
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Risk
Factors
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6
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Special
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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19
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Use
of Proceeds
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19
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Selling
Security Holders
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19
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Plan
of Distribution
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20
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Legal
Matters
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21
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Experts
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21
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Business
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22
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Description
of Property
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28
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Summary
Financial Data
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29
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Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
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30
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Legal
Proceedings
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37
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Management
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37
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Executive
Compensation
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39
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Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Holders and Management
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41
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Certain
Relationships and Related Party Transactions
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42
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Description
of Securities
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43
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Changes
In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
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47
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Disclosure
of Commission Position on Indemnification for Securities Act
Liabilities
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47
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Additional
Information
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49
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Index
to Combined Financial Statements
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F-1
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PROSPECTUS
SUMMARY
This
summary contains basic information about us and this offering. The reader should
read the entire prospectus carefully, especially the risks of investing in our
common stock discussed under “Risk Factors.” Some of the statements contained in
this prospectus, including statements under “Summary” and “Risk Factors” as well
as those noted in the documents incorporated herein by reference, are
forward-looking statements and may involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
We note that our actual results and future events may differ significantly based
upon a number of factors. The reader should not put undue reliance on the
forward-looking statements in this document, which speak only as of the date on
the cover of this prospectus.
References
to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company,” or “Premier Power” refer to Premier Power
Renewable Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated
subsidiaries.
Our
Business
The
Company, through our wholly owned subsidiary Premier Power Renewable Energy,
Inc., a California corporation (“Premier Power California”), is in the business
of developing, marketing, selling, and maintaining solar energy systems for
residential, commercial, and industrial customers in North America and 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. 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
Structure
We own
all of the capital stock of Premier Power California. Premier Power California
wholly owns 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”). Bright Future operates as a
trading company that allows Premier Power California and Premier Power Spain to
consolidate its purchases from suppliers of solar energy products in order to
achieve advantageous trade terms. Premier Power Spain is the base of Premier
Power California’s European operations and conducts design, sales, and
installation operations in Spain and other parts of Europe.
Share
Exchange Transaction
On
September 9, 2008, we closed a share exchange transaction (the “Closing”) under
a Share Exchange Agreement (the “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 the Closing, collectively held 100% of Premier
Power California’s issued and outstanding share capital (the “PPG Owners”).
Hereinafter, this share exchange transaction is described as the “Share
Exchange.” 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 Exchange Agreement transaction and taking into account the
cancellation of 25,448,000 shares of our common stock held by Vision Opportunity
Master Fund, Ltd. (“Vision”) concurrent with the Closing, 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.
Financing
Transaction
Concurrently
with the Share Exchange, we 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 Vision 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 we complete 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.
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
Vision.
Financial
Results
Our
combined financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 are
included in this prospectus. In 2006 and 2007, we had approximately $9.9 million
and $16.7 million in sales, respectively. In 2006 and 2007, we had approximately
$215,000 and $844,000 in net income, respectively.
We
have also included our unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, during which
time we had approximately $27.2 and $13.3 million in sales,
respectively, and approximately $613,000 and $1,128,000 in net income,
respectively.
See
“Index to Combined Financial Statements” on page F-1.
Risks
Affecting Our Business
We are
subject to a number of risks, which the reader should be aware of before
deciding to purchase the securities in this offering. These risks are discussed
in the summary below and in the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page
6 of this prospectus.
Summary
of Risk Factors
This
document contains certain statements of a forward-looking nature. Such
forward-looking statements, including but not limited to growth and strategies,
future operating and financial results, financial expectations and current
business indicators are based upon current information and expectations and are
subject to change based on factors beyond our control. Forward-looking
statements typically are identified by the use of terms such as “look,” “may,”
“will,” “should,” “might,” “believe,” “plan,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate”
and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed
differently. The accuracy of such statements may be impacted by a number of
business risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected or anticipated, including but not limited
to:
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our
ability to timely and accurately complete orders for our
products;
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our
dependence on a limited number of major
customers;
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our
ability to expand and grow our distribution
channels;
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general
economic conditions which affect consumer demand for our
products;
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the
effect of terrorist acts, or the threat thereof, on consumer confidence
and spending;
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acceptance
in the marketplace of our new products and changes in consumer
preferences;
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foreign
currency exchange rate
fluctuations;
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our
ability to identify and successfully execute cost control initiatives;
and
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other
risks outlined above and in our other public
filings.
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The
reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date of this document. We undertake no
obligation to update this forward-looking information.
While
our management fully intends to make concerted efforts to manage these risks, we
cannot provide assurances that we will be able to do so successfully. See “Risk
Factors” beginning on page 6 of this prospectus.
The
Offering
We are
registering 14,136,718 shares of our common stock for sale by the selling
security holders identified in the section of this prospectus entitled “Selling
Security Holders.” As required by the Registration Rights Agreement we executed
as part of the Financing (more fully described under the section titled
“Business” below) and the First Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement (more
fully described under the section titled “Business” below), we are registering
for resale 120% of the following: (i) 3,500,000 shares of common stock that may
be issued upon the conversion of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, (ii)
1,750,000 shares of common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of the
Series A Warrants, (iii) 1,750,000 shares of common stock that may be issued
upon the exercise of the Series B Warrants, (iv) 1,580,598 shares of common
stock issued to Genesis Capital Advisors, LLC, which were issued as part of the
Share Exchange, (v) 1,600,000 shares of common stock, and (vi) 1,600,000 share
of common stock underlying an option to purchase such shares. Information
regarding our common stock is included in the section of this prospectus
entitled “Description of Securities.”
General
Information
Our
principal executive offices are located at 4961 Windplay Drive, Suite 100, El
Dorado Hills, California 95762, and our telephone number is (916)
939-0400.
RISK
FACTORS
The
reader 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
an investor in our securities may lose all or part of their
investment.
Risks
Relating to Our Business
We
have a short operating history as a public company, and the limited operating
history of some of our subsidiaries makes it difficult to evaluate our future
prospects and results of operations.
Our
current management has limited experience in operating a public company, and we
may need to hire additional management personnel and outside assistance from
legal, accounting, and other professionals to assist us with complying with
additional SEC reporting requirements and compliance under the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 not previously required of us as a private company prior to the
Share Exchange that could be more costly than planned. Further, the
limited operating history of Bright Future and Premier Power Spain makes it
difficult to evaluate 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 prevent us from
either completing current projects or obtaining future projects, and, thus,
materially adversely affect our business.
We
hold electrical contractor licenses in all states in which we operate, including
C10, C2, and C46. 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 because it could prevent us from
obtaining and/or completing solar integration projects in states where we or our
personnel lose such licenses or certifications or are in non-compliance with
state licensing or certification requirements.
We
are highly dependent on senior management and key sales and technical
personnel. The loss and inability to replace any such persons could
have a material adverse effect on our business and operations.
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 provide assurances 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, which will require the retention of these qualified
employees to work on our future solar integration projects as we expand our
business.
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, which may be obtained on
terms that are unfavorable to the Company and/or our
stockholders.
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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limit
our ability to pay dividends or require us to seek consent for the payment
of dividends;
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increase
our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry
conditions;
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require
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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limit
our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business
and our industry.
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We 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
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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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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. In addition, Guaranty
Bank could foreclose its security interest and liquidate some or all of our
assets, which could cause us to curtail or cease operations. As of
January 30, 2009, there were no amounts outstanding under our agreement with
Guaranty Bank.
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 stock 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 provide assurances 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 stock price.
Because the solar integration
industry is highly competitive and has low 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, bonding, 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 with our commercial and
government customers, which may adversely affect our sales and marketing
efforts.
Factors
specific to certain of our customers’ industries have an impact on our sales
cycles. Our commercial and government customers may have longer sales cycles due
to the timing of various state and federal requirements. 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 solar integration customers
and, accordingly, could lose customers without warning.
Our
products are generally not sold pursuant to long-term agreements with solar
integration 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 and our failure to obtain new large
system projects due to current economic conditions and reduced corporate and
individual spending, could cause our revenues to decline, and, in turn, our
operating results to suffer.
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 provide assurances 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
do not carry business interruption insurance, and any 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 solar integration projects and other Company 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
portion of our revenues is generated by construction contracts, and, thus, a
decrease in construction could reduce our construction contract-related sales
and, in turn, adversely affect our revenues.
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, and we
will be unable to further expand our business if we are unsuccessful in adding
additional geographic sales territories to our operations.
We
currently derive most of our revenue from sales of our solar integration
services 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 that could
have a material impact on our profitability.
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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ability to successfully complete acquisitions of identified
candidates;
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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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of management’s attention to expansion
efforts;
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unanticipated
costs and contingent liabilities associated with
acquisitions;
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of acquired businesses to achieve expected
results;
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failure to retain key customers or personnel of acquired businesses;
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entering markets in which we have no or limited
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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;
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operating efficiencies or otherwise realize cost savings as a result of
anticipated acquisition synergies.
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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 stock
price.
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 just initiated 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.
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 tariffs.
Spain’s
Industry Ministry has implemented a capped solar subsidy program for MW
installation and reduced tariff levels. A reduction in or elimination
of such incentives could substantially increase the cost to our customers,
resulting in significant reductions in demand for our products and services,
which may 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 to
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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effectiveness of solar power technologies as compared with conventional
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technologies;
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and reliability of solar power products as compared with conventional and
non-solar alternative energy
products;
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expenditures by customers that tend to decrease if the U.S. economy slows;
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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 an investment in
our securities.
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.
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 may be
difficult.
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 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. These risks may discourage a potential acquirer
from seeking to acquire shares of our common stock which, in turn, could reduce
our stock price or prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over our
stock price.
Risk
Relating to Our Securities
Generally,
we have not paid any cash dividends, and no cash dividends will be paid in the
foreseeable future, which may require our stockholders to generate a cash flow
from their investment in our securities through alternative
means.
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 to our stockholders. We intend to
retain all earnings for our operations. Accordingly, our stockholders may have
to sell some or all of their common stock in order to generate cash flow from
their investment. Our stockholders may not receive a gain on their investment
when they sell their common stock and may lose some or all of the amount of
their 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.
We
may need additional capital, and the sale of additional shares or other equity
securities could result in dilution to our
stockholders. Additionally, our stockholders may face dilution from
exercise of our warrants or conversion of our Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock.
We
believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, anticipated cash flow from
operations, and 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 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 provide assurances that financing will be available in
amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Additionally, there
are outstanding warrants and shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
issued by us, the exercise or conversion, respectively, of which may also dilute
our stockholders.
The
application of the “penny stock” rules could adversely affect the market price
of our common stock and increase our stockholders’ 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 an active public market for our common stock
may not develop or be sustained.
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. 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 our stock price. We cannot provide assurances 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
volatility of the market price of our common stock may render our stockholders
unable to sell their shares of our common stock at or near “ask” prices or at
all if they need to sell their shares to raise money or otherwise desire to
liquidate their shares.
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 stock price. The price at which our common stock is
purchased may not be indicative of the price that will prevail in the trading
market. An investor in our common stock may be unable to sell their common stock
at or above their purchase price if at all, which may result in substantial
losses to such investor.
The
market for our common stock is characterized by significant price volatility
when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect that our stock price will
continue to be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future.
The volatility in our stock 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 stock 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. 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.
If
we do not meet the listing standards established by Nasdaq, NYSE Alternext US
LLC, or other similar markets, our common stock may not become listed for
trading on one of those markets, which may restrict the liquidity of shares held
by our stockholders.
As
soon as reasonably practicable, we intend to apply to list our common stock for
trading on a national securities exchange such as the Nasdaq Stock Market
(“Nasdaq”) or NYSE Alternext U.S. LLC (the “Alternext”). The listing
of our common stock on a national securities exchange may result in a more
active public market for our common stock, resulting in turn in greater
liquidity of shares held by our stockholders. Nasdaq and the Alternext have
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 a national securities
exchange.
Volatility
in our common stock price may subject us to securities litigation that could
result in substantial costs to our business.
The
market for our common stock may be characterized by significant price volatility
when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect our stock 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 that otherwise could have been focused on
our business operations.
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 a third-party logistics
provider for supply chain management, 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 result in substantial
costs to the Company and could divert management’s attention and resources that
otherwise could have been focused on our business operations.
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.
Our
principal stockholders are two members of our management. As these
principal stockholders substantially control our corporate actions, our other
stockholders may face difficulty in exerting any influence over matters not
supported by these two members of management.
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 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.
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.
Contractual
limitations that restrict conversion or exercise of securities held by Vision
Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd. may not necessarily prevent substantial
dilution of the voting power and value of an investment in our
securities.
The
contractual limitations that restrict conversion and exercise of shares of
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Stock”) and Series A and Series
B Warrants (collectively, the “Warrants”) held by Vision Opportunity Master
Fund, Ltd. (“Vision”) for shares of our common stock are limited in their
application and effect and may not prevent substantial dilution of our existing
stockholders. Pursuant to the terms of such securities, Vision may not convert
the Series A Stock or exercise the Warrants to the extent that such conversion
or exercise would cause Vision’s beneficial ownership, together with its
affiliates, to exceed 9.99% of the number of shares of our outstanding common
stock immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of common stock
as a result of a conversion or exercise. Vision, may, however waive
this limitation upon 61 days’ notice to the Company. In
addition, this 9.99% limitation does not prevent Vision from converting the
Series A Stock into, or exercising the Warrant for, shares of our common stock
and then reselling those shares in stages over time where Vision and its
affiliates do not, at any given time, beneficially own shares in excess of the
9.99% limitation. Consequently, this limitation will not necessarily
prevent substantial dilution of the voting power and value of an investment in
our securities.
SPECIAL
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
All
statements contained in this prospectus, other than statements of historical
facts, that address future activities, events or developments, are
forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements containing
the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect” and words of similar import. These
statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of
our experience and our assessment of historical trends, current conditions and
expected future developments as well as other factors we believe are appropriate
under the circumstances. Whether actual results will conform to the expectations
and predictions of management, however, is subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Such risks are
in the section entitled “Risk Factors” on page 6, and in our previous SEC
filings.
Consequently,
all of the forward-looking statements made in this prospectus are qualified by
these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual
results anticipated by management will be realized or, even if substantially
realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on our
business operations.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
We
will use the proceeds from the exercise of the Series A Warrants and Series B
Warrants held by one of the selling security holders for working capital and
capital expenditures.
We
will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the selling
security holders. All proceeds from the sale of such securities offered by the
selling security holders under this prospectus will be for the account of the
selling security holders, as described below in the sections entitled “Selling
Security Holders” and “Plan of Distribution.” With the exception of any
brokerage fees and commissions which are the respective obligations of the
selling security holders, we are responsible for the fees, costs and expenses of
this offering which includes our legal and accounting fees, printing costs and
filing and other miscellaneous fees and expenses.
SELLING
SECURITY HOLDERS
We are
registering the following securities:
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120%
of 3,500,000 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the
3,500,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock held by Vision
Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd., pursuant to the terms of the Registration
Rights Agreement between the Company, Genesis Capital Advisors, LLC, and
Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd., dated September 9, 2008 (the
“Registration Rights
Agreement”);
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120%
of 1,580,598 shares of common stock held by Genesis Capital Advisors, LLC,
which were issued as part of the Share Exchange, pursuant to the terms of
the Registration Rights
Agreement;
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120%
of 1,750,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of 1,750,000
Series A Warrants held by Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd., pursuant
to the terms of the Registration Rights
Agreement;
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120%
of 1,750,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of 1,750,000
Series B Warrants held by Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd., pursuant
to the terms of the Registration Rights
Agreement;
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120%
of 1,600,000 shares of common stock held by Vision Opportunity Master
Fund, Ltd., pursuant to the terms of the First Amendment to Registration
Rights Agreement between the Company, Genesis Capital Advisors, LLC, and
Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd., dated October 31, 2008 (the “Amended
Registration Rights Agreement”);
and
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120%
of 1,600,000 shares of common stock underlying an option to purchase such
shares held by Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd., pursuant to the terms
of the Amended Registration Rights
Agreement.
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We are
registering these securities in order to permit the selling security holders to
dispose of the shares of common stock, or interests therein, from time to time.
The additional 20% of such securities are being registered to accommodate
possible issuances pursuant to anti-dilution provisions of the Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock and Series A and Series B Warrants. The
selling security holders may sell all, some, or none of their shares in this
offering. See “Plan of Distribution.”
The
table below lists the selling security holders and other information regarding
the beneficial ownership of the shares of common stock by each of the selling
security holders. Column B lists the number of shares of common stock
beneficially owned by each selling security holder as of January 30, 2009.
Column C lists the shares of common stock covered by this prospectus that may be
disposed of by each of the selling security holders. Column D lists the number
of shares of common stock that will be beneficially owned by the selling
security holders assuming all of the shares covered by this prospectus are sold.
Column E lists the percentage of class beneficially owned, based on 26,048,750
shares of common stock outstanding on January 30, 2009.
The
selling security holders may decide to sell all, some, or none of the securities
listed below. We cannot provide an estimate of the number of securities that any
of the selling security holders will hold in the future. For purposes of this
table, beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the
SEC, and includes voting power and investment power with respect to such
securities.
The
inclusion of any securities in the following table does not constitute an
admission of beneficial ownership by the persons named below. Except as
indicated in the footnotes to the table, no selling security holder has had any
material relationship with us or our affiliates during the last three years.
Except as indicated below, no selling security holder is the beneficial owner of
any additional shares of common stock or other equity securities issued by us or
any securities convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, our equity
securities. Except as indicated below, no selling security holder is a
registered broker-dealer or an affiliate of a broker-dealer.
Selling
Security Holder Table
Name
(A)
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Securities
Beneficially
Owned Prior to
Offering
(B)
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Securities Being
Offered
(C)
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Securities
Beneficially
Owned After
Offering
(D)
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% Beneficial
Ownership After
Offering
(E)
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Vision
Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd. (1)
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2,646,030
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(2)
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12,240,000
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(3)
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578,000
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9.99%
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Genesis
Capital Advisors, LLC (4)
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1,580,598
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1,896,718
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0
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0
%
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TOTAL
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4,226,628
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14,136,718
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578.000
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(1)
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The
address for this security holder is Citi Hedge Fund Services (Cayman)
Limited, Cayman Corporate Centre, 27 Hospital Road, 5
th
Floor, Grand Cayman KY1-1109, Cayman Islands. Adam Benowitz , as the
managing member of Vision Capital Advisors, LLC, the investment advisor to
this security holder, has dispositive and voting power over these
securities and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of these
securities.
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This
selling security holder’s beneficial ownership includes 2,178,000 shares
of Common Stock and 468,030 shares of Common Stock issuable upon
conversion of 468,030 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock, which are
presently convertible. This selling security holder’s beneficial ownership
does not include (i) 3,031,970 shares of Common Stock underlying its
shares of Series A Preferred Stock, (ii) 1,750,000 shares of Common Stock
underlying its Series A Warrants, (iii)1,750,000 shares of Common Stock
underlying its Series B Warrants, or (iv) 1,600,000 shares of Common Stock
underlying an option to purchase such shares because each of these
securities held by the selling security holder contains a restriction on
conversion or exercise, as the case may be, limiting such holder’s ability
to convert or exercise to the extent that such conversion or exercise
would cause the beneficial ownership of the holder, together with its
affiliates, to exceed 9.99% of the number of shares of Common Stock
outstanding immediately after giving effect to the issuance of shares of
Common Stock as a result of a conversion or exercise. The selling security
holder may waive this limitation upon 61 days’ notice to the
Company. As of January 30, 2009, however, the Company has not
received any such notice.
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Pursuant
to the Registration Rights Agreement we entered into as part of the
Financing (more fully described under the section titled “Business” below)
and the First Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement (more fully
described under the section titled “Business” below), we are registering
for resale 120% of the following: (i) 3,500,000 shares of common stock
that may be issued upon the conversion of the Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock, (ii) 1,750,000 shares of common stock that may be issued
upon the exercise of the Series A Warrants, (iii) 1,750,000 shares of
common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of the Series B Warrants
, (iv) 1,600,000 shares of common stock, and (v) 1,600,000 shares of
common stock underlying an option to purchase such shares, all of which
are held by this selling security holder.
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The
address for this security holder is 15760 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1550,
Encino, California 91436. Ronald Andrikian and Charles Gilreath have
shared dispositive and voting power over these securities and may be
deemed to be the beneficial owner of these
securities.
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Pursuant
to the Registration Rights Agreement we entered into as part of the
Financing more fully described under the section titled “Business” below,
we are registering for resale 120% of the 1,580,598 shares of common stock
issued to this selling security
holder.
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PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
Each
selling security holder named below and any of their pledgees, assignees, and
successors-in-interest (each a “Selling Security Holder” and collectively the
“Selling Security Holders”) may, from time to time, sell any or all of their
shares of common stock on the OTC Bulletin Board or any other stock exchange,
market, or trading facility on which the shares are traded or in private
transactions. These sales may be at fixed or negotiated prices. A Selling
Security Holder may use any one or more of the following methods when selling
shares:
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ordinary
brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer
solicits purchasers;
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block
trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent
but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to
facilitate the transaction;
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purchases
by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its
account;
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an
exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable
exchange;
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privately
negotiated transactions;
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settlement
of short sales entered into after the effective date of the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a
part;
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broker-dealers
may agree with the Selling Security Holders to sell a specified number of
such shares at a stipulated price per
share;
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through
the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions,
whether through an options exchange or
otherwise;
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a
combination of any such methods of sale;
or
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any
other method permitted pursuant to applicable
law.
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The
Selling Security Holders may also sell shares under Rule 144 under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), if available, rather
than under this prospectus.
Broker-dealers
engaged by the Selling Security Holders may arrange for other brokers-dealers to
participate in sales. Broker-dealers may receive commissions or discounts from
the Selling Security Holders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the
purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated, but,
except as set forth in a supplement to this prospectus, in the case of an agency
transaction not in excess of a customary brokerage commission in compliance with
FINRA Rule 2440; and in the case of a principal transaction a markup or markdown
in compliance with FINRA IM-2440.
In
connection with the sale of the common stock or interests therein, the Selling
Security Holders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or
other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the
common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume. The Selling
Security Holders may also sell shares of the common stock short and deliver
these securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the
common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities. The
Selling Security Holders may also enter into option or other transactions with
broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the creation of one or more
derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealer or other
financial institution of shares offered by this prospectus, which shares such
broker-dealer or other financial institution may resell pursuant to this
prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such
transaction).
The
Selling Security Holders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in
selling the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the
Securities Act in connection with such sales. In such event, any commissions
received by such broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the
shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or
discounts under the Securities Act. Each Selling Security Holder has informed
the Company that it does not have any written or oral agreement or
understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute their
shares of common stock. In no event shall any broker-dealer receive fees,
commissions and markups which, in the aggregate, would exceed eight percent
(8%).
The
Company is required to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by the Company
incident to the registration of the shares. The Company has agreed to indemnify
the Selling Stockholders against certain losses, claims, damages and
liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
Because
Selling Security Holders may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning
of the Securities Act, they will be subject to the prospectus delivery
requirements of the Securities Act including Rule 172 thereunder. In addition,
any securities covered by this prospectus which qualify for sale pursuant to
Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be sold under Rule 144 rather than under
this prospectus. There is no underwriter or coordinating broker acting in
connection with the proposed sale of the resale shares by the Selling Security
Holders.
We agreed
to keep this prospectus effective until the earlier of (i) the date on which the
shares may be resold by the Selling Security Holders without registration and
without regard to any volume or manner-of-sale limitations by reason of Rule
144, without the requirement for the Company to be in compliance with the
current public information under Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other
rule of similar effect or (ii) all of the shares have been sold pursuant to this
prospectus or Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any other rule of similar
effect. The resale shares will be sold only through registered or licensed
brokers or dealers if required under applicable state securities laws. In
addition, in certain states, the resale shares may not be sold unless they have
been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption
from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied
with.
Under
applicable rules and regulations under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended (the “Exchange Act”), any person engaged in the distribution of the
resale shares may not simultaneously engage in market making activities with
respect to the common stock for the applicable restricted period, as defined in
Regulation M, prior to the commencement of the distribution. In addition, the
Selling Security Holders will be subject to applicable provisions of the
Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including Regulation M,
which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of shares of the common stock
by the Selling Security Holders or any other person. We will make copies of this
prospectus available to the Selling Security Holders and have informed them of
the need to deliver a copy of this prospectus to each purchaser at or prior to
the time of the sale (including by compliance with Rule 172 under the Securities
Act).
LEGAL
MATTERS
Richardson
& Patel LLP has rendered an opinion regarding the legality of the issuance
of the shares of common stock being registered in this prospectus. As of January
30, 2009, no principals or employees of Richardson & Patel LLP hold Company
securities.
EXPERTS
Our
combined financial statements as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the years
then ended appearing in this prospectus and registration statement have been
audited by Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm, as set forth in their report appearing herein, and are included
in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.
BUSINESS
Overview
We are a
developer, designer, and integrator of solar energy solutions for residential,
commercial, and industrial customers in North America and 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. 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 the share exchange transaction discussed more
fully below, 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.” On September 9, 2008, we consummated a
share exchange transaction discussed more fully below, and, as a result, we now
operate through our subsidiaries as a developer, designer, and integrator of
solar energy solutions.
Share
Exchange Transaction
On
September 9, 2008 (the “ “Closing Date”), we closed a share exchange transaction
(the “Closing”) under a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”)
entered into by and among the Company, our majority stockholder, Premier Power
Renewable Energy, Inc., a California corporation (“Premier Power California”),
and the stockholders of Premier Power California, consisting of four individuals
and one entity, who, immediately prior to the Closing, collectively held 100% of
Premier Power California’s issued and outstanding share capital (the “PPG
Owners”). Hereinafter, this share exchange transaction is described as the
“Share Exchange.” 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, par value $0.0001 per share
(“Common Stock”) to the PPG Owners. Immediately prior to the Exchange Agreement
transaction and taking into account the cancellation of 25,448,000 shares of our
common stock held by Vision Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd. (“Vision”) concurrent
with the Closing, 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
Technologies, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Bright Future”) and
Premier Power Sociedad Limitada, a limited liability company formed in Spain
(“Premier Power Spain,” and together with Premier Power California and Bright
Future, referred to herein as the “Premier Power Group”), became our indirect
wholly owned subsidiaries.
Financing
Transaction
Concurrently
with the Share Exchange, 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, Vision (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
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 we complete 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.
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.
Pursuant
to the Exchange Agreement and in connection with the Financing, we entered into
a Registration Rights Agreement (the "Original RRA") with the Investor and
Genesis Capital Advisors, LLC (“Genesis”), a consulting firm that was issued
shares of common stock as part of the Share Exchange because Genesis was a
stockholder of Premier Power California prior to the Share Exchange. Pursuant to
the Original RRA, we agreed to register for public re-sale all of the shares of
Common Stock underlying the Series A Preferred Stock, Series A Warrants, and
Series B Warrants issued to the Investor in the Financing and the shares of
Common Stock held by Genesis, except that if the SEC limits the number of shares
of Common Stock that may be registered on the Registration Statement, then the
number of shares to be registered shall be cutback according to the following
order of preference on a pro rata basis to each holder to comply with any such
limitation imposed by the SEC: (i) shares of Common Stock underlying the Series
A Preferred Stock, (ii) shares of Common Stock underlying the Series A Warrants,
and (iii) share of Common Stock underlying the Series B Warrants. (The shares we
are required to register, as described above, are collectively referred to
hereinafter as the “Registrable Securities.”) The Original RRA provided that we
must file a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”)
relating to the resale of the Registrable Securities within 90 calendar days
following the Closing (the “Filing Deadline Date”) and that we shall use best
efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become effective 180 calendar
days after the Closing Date, (or, in the event of a “full review” of the
Registration Statement by the SEC, 240 calendar days after the Closing Date)
(the “Required Effective Date”). If the Registration Statement is not filed on a
timely basis or is not declared effective by the SEC for any reason on a timely
basis, the Company will be required to issue additional shares of Common Stock
(the “Late Registration Shares”) to each Investor in an amount equal to 1% of
the total shares of Common Stock into which the total number of shares of Series
A Preferred Stock then held by such Investor is convertible for each 30 calendar
day period, pro rata, until the Registration Statement is filed or declared
effective by the SEC, as the case may be; provided, however, that in no event
shall the Late Registration Shares, if any, exceed in the aggregate, 12% of such
shares purchased.
In
connection with the Purchase Agreement, the PPG Owners entered into a Lock-up
Agreement (the “Lock-up Agreement”) whereby they agreed not to transfer their
shares of Common Stock from the Closing Date until the earlier of (a) the 12
months after the initial registration statement associated with the Financing is
declared effective (the “Effective Date”) and (b) the date that (i) the Common
Stock has a closing bid price of $4.00 or more for 20 consecutive trading days
and an average daily trading volume during such same period of at least 100,000
shares (such price and volume adjusted for any stock splits and similar
adjustments effected after the Closing Date) or (ii) the Common Stock is listed
on any tier of the Nasdaq Stock Market (such period, the “Restriction Period”).
During the Restricted Period, the PPG Owners (except for Genesis) may sell up to
20% of the number of shares they each received in the Share Exchange so long as
the closing bid price on the trading day prior to such transfer is at least
$3.00 (adjusted for any stock splits and similar adjustments effected after the
Closing Date). During the Restricted Period, Genesis is allowed to sell up to
45% of the number of shares it received in the Share Exchange (the “45% Shares”)
so long as the closing bid price on the trading day prior to such transfer is at
least $2.00 (adjusted for any stock splits and similar adjustments effected
after the Closing Date); provided further, that Genesis may not sell any
additional shares it received in the Share Exchange (other than the 45% Shares)
at any
price
less than $3.00 per share prior to the earlier of 12 months after the Effective
Date or the listing of the Common Stock on any tier of the Nasdaq Stock
Market.
GT
Securities, Inc. (the “Placement Agent”) acted as the placement agent in
connection with the Financing pursuant to an engagement by Premier Power
California. For its services, the Placement Agent received a placement agent’s
cash fee equal to 3% of the gross proceeds or approximately $210,000 from the
Financing. The Placement Agent will also receive 6% of the gross proceeds from
the exercise of the Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants.
In
connection with the Financing, the Company agreed to place $300,000 of the gross
proceeds from the Financing in an escrow account to be expended for investor
relations. Additionally, 7% of the gross proceeds from the exercise of the
Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants will be placed into the escrow account
for investor relations, unless the Company’s Common Stock gets listed on NASDAQ,
in which case any such unused funds will be returned to the
Company.
Immediately
after the issuance of securities to the Investor in the Financing, the Company
had a total of 26,018,750 shares of Common Stock outstanding and 3,500,000
shares of its Series A Preferred Stock outstanding.
On
October 31, 2008, the Company, Genesis, and Vision entered into a First
Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement (the “Amended RRA”), which amends the
Original RRA. Specifically, the Amended RRA added to the definition of
“Registrable Securities” 1,600,000 shares of our Common Stock (the “1.6m
Shares”) held by Vision and an aggregate 1,600,000 shares of our Common
Stock (the “Option Shares”) underlying an option to purchase the Option
Shares held by Vision. As a result, we are now required to register
for public resale the 1.6m Shares and the Option Shares in addition to
the securities that were required to be registered for public resale under the
Original RRA. In addition, the parties to the Amended RRA amended the manner in
which the number of unregistered “Registrable Securities” shall be reduced in
the registration statement to be filed pursuant to the Original RRA to a pro
rata reduction among the holders of such “Registrable Securities” if, after the
registration statement’s filing, there is SEC guidance that limits the number of
such “Registrable Securities” that can be registered under the registration
statement.
Premier
Power California History and Organization
In 2001,
Premier Homes Properties, Inc. (“Premier Homes”) formed a solar power systems
design and integration division (the “Solar Division”) in order to meet its
internal mandate to make one out of every three homes Premier Homes developed,
into a solar home. On April 22, 2003, in order to meet the growing demand for
commercial and residential retrofit solar power system installations, the Solar
Division was spun-off from Premier Homes by the formation of Premier Power
California, which was established as a California corporation. Immediately prior
to the Share Exchange, Dean R. Marks, Premier Power California’s founder and
President, owned approximately 50.1% of the issued capital shares and equity
ownership of Premier Power California, Miguel de Anquin, Premier Power
California’s Vice President, owned approximately 28.4% equity ownership interest
in Premier Power California, and 3 other stockholders owned the remaining 21.5%
equity ownership interest in Premier Power California, all of which was acquired
by the Company at the Closing of the Share Exchange in exchange for 24,218,750
shares of the Company’s common stock. As a result, Premier Power California
became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Bright
Future
Bright
Future is a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Power California, operating as a
trading company that allows Premier Power California and Premier Power Spain to
consolidate its purchases from suppliers of solar energy products in order to
achieve advantageous trade terms. Bright Future was formed as a Nevada
limited liability company on December 13, 2006.
Premier
Power Spain
Premier
Power Spain is a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Power California, and is the
base of Premier Power California’s European operations. Premier Power Spain was
formed on July 7, 2006 as a Spanish limited liability company by the principals
of Premier Power California (Messrs. Marks and de Anquin) in order to
conduct design, sales and installation operations in Spain and other parts of
Europe. Premier Power Spain has two offices in Spain, its headquarters in
Pamplona and a satellite office in Madrid.
Offices
and Website
Premier
Power California maintains offices across Southern and Northern California, as
well as offices in Pamplona and Madrid in Spain. Premier Power California’s
headquarters are located at 4961 Windplay Drive, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills,
California 95762, near Sacramento. Premier Power California also operates
informational websites located at www.premierpower.com and
www.mysolarexperience.com. The information on these websites is not incorporated
herein by reference.
Industry
Overview
According to the Energy Information
Administration (“EIA”), a section of the United States Department of Energy,
energy markets are seeing dramatic use demands and price increases. In fact the
EIA’s outlook in 2008 was that global energy consumption would increase by 50%
from 2005 to 2030.
According to information published
by the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”), California electric
rates have increased from about $0.02 per kilowatt-hour to almost $0.16 per
kilowatt-hour from 1970 to 2000, respectively. Electric power used to operate
businesses and industries provides the power needed for homes and offices and
provides the power for our communications, entertainment, transportation, and
medical needs. On the residential side, growth in population and disposable
income have led to increased demand of popular new electronic items
ranging from large screen plasma televisions and sound systems to a greater
number of domestic appliances. Population shifts to warmer regions have also
increased the need for cooling. Electricity is now more commonly used for local
transportation (electric vehicles) and space/water heating
needs.
Due to
continuously increasing energy demands, we believe the electric power industry
faces the following challenges:
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Limited Fossil Fuel Supplies
and Cost Pressures.
Supplies of fossil fuels that are used to
generate electricity such as oil, coal and natural gas are limited, and
yet worldwide demand for electricity continues to increase. The increasing
demand for electricity and a finite supply of fossil fuels may result in
increased fossil fuel prices, which, in turn, will likely result in a
continuation of increases in long-term average costs for
electricity.
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Stability of Suppliers.
Many of the world’s leading suppliers of fossil fuels are located in
unstable regions of the world where political instability, labor unrest,
war and terrorist threats may disrupt oil and natural gas production.
Purchasing oil and natural gas from these countries may increase the risk
of supply shortages and may increase costs of fossil
fuels.
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Generation, Transmission and
Distribution Infrastructure Costs.
Historically, electricity has
been generated in centralized power plants transmitted over high voltage
lines and distributed locally through lower voltage transmission lines and
transformer equipment. Despite the increasing demand for electricity,
investment in electricity generation, transmission and distribution
infrastructure have not kept pace, resulting in service disruptions in the
U.S. As electricity needs increase, these systems will need to be
expanded, and such expansion will be capital intensive and time consuming,
and may be restricted by environmental concerns. Without further
investments in this infrastructure, the likelihood of power shortages may
increase.
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Environmental Concerns and
Climate Change
. Concerns about climate change and greenhouse gas
emissions have resulted in the Kyoto Protocol. 137 countries have
voluntarily ratified the Kyoto Protocol and are required to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions to target levels. The U.S. has the Renewable
Portfolio Standard, which requires the purchase of a certain amount of
power from renewable sources.
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The
demand for viable alternate sources of fuel for electric power generation in
order to address the increasing demand for electricity coupled with government
regulations and incentive programs in countries such as Germany, Japan, Spain,
and the U.S. that encourage more rapid development of, and the adoption by
businesses and individuals of, solar energy power systems have accelerated the
growth of the solar energy industry.
We
believe that solar energy is one of the most direct and unlimited alternate
energy sources. Our beliefs have been supported by various studies, including
a study titled
"Review of Solutions to Global Warming, Air Pollution, and Energy Security"
by Mark Z. Jacobson, a professor of civil and environment engineering at
Stanford University, published in “Energy & Environment Science,”
that found solar energy to be a top alternative energy solution.
Solar energy is the underlying energy source for renewable fuel sources,
including biomass fuels and hydroelectric energy. By extracting energy directly
from the sun and converting it into an immediately usable form, either as heat
or electricity, intermediate steps normally involved in converting fuel to
electric power are eliminated. Solar energy can be converted into usable forms
of energy either through the photovoltaic effect (generating electricity from
photons) or by generating heat (solar thermal energy). Solar thermal systems
include traditional domestic hot water collectors (“DHW”), swimming pool
collectors, and high temperature thermal collectors (used to generate
electricity in central generating systems). DHW thermal systems are typically
distributed on rooftops so that they generate heat for the building on which
they are situated. High temperature thermal collectors typically use
concentrating mirror systems and are located in remote sites.
The
Utility Solar Assessment (USA) Study, produced by clean-tech research and
publishing firm Clean Edge and green-economy nonprofit Co-op America, provides a
comprehensive roadmap for utilities, solar companies, and regulators to enable
solar to reach 10% of all U.S. electricity generation by 2025. The
USA Study found that solar power offers a variety of advantages over other
sources of power, including an absence of the need for fossil fuel,
environmental cleanliness, location-based energy production, greater efficiency
during peak demand periods, high reliability, and modularity:
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Clean Energy
Production.
Unlike traditional fossil fuel energy sources
and many other renewable energy sources, solar power systems generate
electricity with no emissions or noise
impact.
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Location-Based Energy
Production.
Solar power is a distributed energy source,
meaning that the electricity can be generated at the site of consumption.
This provides a significant advantage to the end user who is therefore not
reliant upon the traditional electricity infrastructure for delivery of
electricity to the site of use.
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Energy Generated to Match Peak
Usage Times.
Peak energy usage and high electricity costs
typically occur mid-day, which also generally corresponds to peak sunlight
hours and solar power electricity
generation.
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Reliable Source of
Electricity.
Solar power systems generally do not contain
moving parts, nor do they require significant ongoing maintenance. As a
result, we believe solar power systems are one of the most reliable forms
of electricity generation.
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Modular.
Solar
power systems are made from interconnecting and laminating solar cells
into solar modules. Given this method of construction, solar power
products can be deployed in many different sizes and configurations to
meet specific customer needs.
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Principal
Products and Services
Premier
Power California’s main business is the installation of solar energy systems and
all related components for use by residential homeowners, commercial and
industrial enterprises, municipalities, and other solar energy providers, but we
also provide after-market maintenance services for solar energy systems such as
cleaning. We also design the manner in which solar energy systems are
installed. About 5% of the racking and installation systems for the
solar energy systems we install are manufactured by the Company, and about 95%
are manufactured by our solar module suppliers.
In
addition, we are a reseller of solar energy system components including, but not
limited to, racking, wiring, inverters, solar modules, and other related
components sourced from the industry’s leading manufactures and suppliers. We
have also offered direct power purchase agreement programs through our
relationships with Samsung and GE.
Strategy
Premier
Power California has developed a series of strategies that will allow it to
deliver a superior level of service at a reduced cost, thereby driving business
growth and brand value, while allowing Premier Power California to maintain
profitability in a competitive market. These strategies
include:
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Diversifying
our solar power systems designs for applications into numerous market
segments and opportunities ranging from residential, agricultural,
commercial and industrial, both domestically and internationally. Through
geographic, market segment, and product diversification, we have reduced,
and will continue to able to reduce, the negative impact that systemic and
economic fluctuations of any one individual market, segment or region have
on our business.
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Establishing
and refining best practices for design, sales and marketing that can be
replicated throughout our different locations while identifying and
centralizing operations that are best centralized in order to reduce the
cost of operations and increase awareness of our services so that our best
practices are applied in a uniform manner and delivered consistently
across markets.
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Optimal
use of our in-house engineering, design and installation staff combined
with the use of outsourcing only when necessary in order to improve the
customer experience, maintain quality control, reduce costs, and protect
the Company’s brand.
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Developing
proprietary turn-key solar power systems and continued improvements upon
prefabrication abilities for application in commercial, rooftop and ground
mount applications that will reduce design, permitting, and installation
time and cost.
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Expanding
our participation in “value added” businesses such as providing
after-market systems management programs and customized project finance
solutions (in partnership with companies such as GE and Samsung) to
customers and prospective customers. This will allow Premier Power
California to have greater participation in the ancillary revenue that its
projects create, which currently is not
significant.
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Expansion
through key acquisitions and organic growth. As a growing number of states
adopt solar programs, Premier Power California expects demand to grow
dramatically. Therefore, Premier Power California is currently moving
forward on a roll-up and organic growth strategy designed to meet growing
demand in North America and
Europe.
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Develop
financial tools such as leases or Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to help
consumers and businesses decide in favor of solar power. A PPA is a
long-term contract with the customer purchasing the energy produced by the
solar system at a fixed rate, typically adjusted annually at an agreed
rate, for 15, 20 or 25 years. The customer does not own the system, and
thus, there is no capital outlay which simplifies the “going solar”
decision.
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Customers
In
2007, our largest customer was Solar Power Partners, which represented 15% of
our total sales. Solar Power Partners provides PPA financing to our customers
and as a result of the financial structuring, the PPA customer becomes our
customer. Solar Power Partners is most frequently brought into the sales process
by Premier Power California in order to provide financing. Other than Solar
Power Partners, no one direct customer represents more than 5% of our annual
sales in 2007. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, 59% of
our revenue was derived from sales to commercial and industrial
customers. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, 86% of our
total sales was derived from sales to commercial and industrial
customers.
In
addition to its residential customers, Premier Power California’s commercial and
industrial customers have included PG&E, Sierra Pacific Power Company,
AT&T, Princeton University, Millennium Sports Club, KB Homes, and General
Electric. Premier Power California’s agricultural customers have included Shafer
Vineyards, Silverado Vineyards, Chateau Montelena, St. Supery, Spottswoode,
Larkmead Vineyards, Madroña Vineyards, Redwood Ranch & Vineyards, Nicol
Vineyards, L’Aventure Vineyards, Saxum Vineyards, Sierra Vista Vineyards, Domain
de la Terre Rouge (Easton) Vineyards, Chateau Chapellet, and KT
Winco. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007, 41% of our
revenue was derived from sales to residential customers. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2008, 14% of our total sales was derived from sales
to residential customers.
Quality
Control
Premier
Power California has a “zero defect” quality assurance program for installation
of solar energy systems. Instituted in 2006, the zero defect policy was created
to set the highest quality and customer satisfaction standards in the industry
today. The program sets standards for ten areas of installation: (1)
installed equipment, (2) solar array, (3) array mounting structure, (4) wire
runs, (5) system component location, (6) system component mounting, (7)
electrical, (8) system performance, (9) building requirements, and (10)
surrounding property. Each Premier Power California installation is
independently verified by a quality control officer and must meet a rigid
standard for excellence. One point is awarded for each standard that
is met, and our installation crews must have a score of at least 9 points for
each installation. If an installation crew scores less than 9 points
for a particular installation, we follow up with the customer to allow
management to understand the core problem with that particular installation and
to design and implement measures to further improve the customer
experience.
The
review standards used by Premier Power California go beyond the quality of the
installation to include measures of the customer experience. Premier Power
California uses the “Net Promoter Score” developed by the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology and implemented by companies such as GE and Toyota to
measure quality and customer satisfaction. Premier Power California scored a
98.3% score for 2007 and has regularly scheduled meetings to review the customer
surveys and scores and design and implement measures to further improve the
customer experience.
Competition
Major
Domestic Competitors
Premier
Power California is active in the North American and international markets and
has a very limited number of direct competitors that are concurrently active in
both of those markets. SunPower Corporation is one such competitor. Further, in
the U.S., the solar design and integration market is highly fragmented, and we
face direct competition in these markets from a number of smaller local
installers within many U.S. cities. In certain U.S. cities such as Los Angeles,
the San Francisco Bay Area, and California’s Central Valley, Premier Power
California experiences intermittent competition from regional installers such as
Borrego Solar, Akeena Solar, SPG, and Solar City. Based on Premier Power
California’s geographic diversification, buying power and unique installation
methods, the effects of any one installer on Premier Power California are
limited but growing. In particular, among the commercial grade opportunities,
there are only a few companies with the level of experience Premier Power
California possesses. Only a few competitors qualify under larger scale “Request
for Proposal” (“RFP”) projects, and therefore the pool of competitors on many
mid-size commercial installations is limited. There are a greater number of
competitors in the small business and residential markets. Premier Power
California seeks to distinguish itself from the competition by marketing its
depth of experience, complex engineering and design capabilities, customer
satisfaction and its “on-time” and “on-budget”
installations.
Spanish
Competitors
In the
Spanish market, Premier Power Spain faces competition from Acciona and Tudela
Solar, among other companies. However, most of the competition in Spain results
from companies being accustomed to building large-scale solar farms, which have
proliferated commensurate with the national feed-in tariffs. Premier Power
Spain’s business is unique because it is not dependent on the large-scale solar
farm subsidies or feeding tariffs, and sets itself apart from the large scale
solar farm developers. Large-scale farm developers are experienced at
engineering ground mount systems in abundant and open space and replicating
redundant tasks related to a large-scale installation. Premier Power Spain is
focused on the smaller commercial roof top installation, which has greater
design and installation challenges. Premier Power Spain has developed and
secured exclusivity on various components of its ballast mount roof system that
reduces the cost and time to complete installations. Because of its competitive
pricing within the Spanish market, this system gives Premier Power Spain a
competitive advantage in a growing segment of the Spanish
market.
Advertising
and Promotional Activities
The
Premier Power Group spent approximately $177,838 and $415,622 on domestic and
international marketing and promotional activities in 2006 and 2007,
respectively. During the first nine months of 2008, the Premier Power Group
spent approximately $352,389 on domestic and international marketing and
promotional activities. The Premier Power Group participates in the solar
industry’s leading trade shows, uses radio and print advertising and marketing
tools, and has hosted consumer-focused seminars in targeted markets, as well as
customer appreciation events to raise awareness of solar power options and the
Premier Power Group’s brand, services and products. Premier Power California
also employs a national public relations firm and has used web-based promotion
tools on its websites to educate customers, to showcase its latest
installations, and to provide general and specific sales
information.
Major
Suppliers
The
components used in our solar energy systems consist of solar modules, inverters,
racking, wire, hardware, monitoring equipment, and electrical equipment. Premier
Power California and Premier Power Spain purchases these components from leading
solar energy product suppliers including Sharp, SunPower Corporation, GE, Schüco
USA, L.P. (“Schüco”), Kyocera, Fronius, SMA, and Watsun. In particular, Sharp,
SunPower Corporation, and GE account for over 80% of our purchases of solar
panels. In 2006 and 2007, Premier Power California was the number one reseller
of GE’s solar panels.
Premier
Power California constantly evaluates the outlook for supply of solar panels and
other components. However, we currently do not maintain any long-term supply
agreements for the purchase of these components, and thus we may be subject to
the availability of and/or market price fluctuations for the components used in
our solar energy systems.
Intellectual
Property Rights
Premier
Power California has applied for trademark protection for the brand names
“Premier Power” and “Bright Futures” and its sales slogan, “Your Solar
Electricity Specialist.”
Research
and Development
Premier
Power California employs best practices in its design and installation of
systems. Dean R. Marks, our President and Chief Executive Officer, first become
a member of the California Solar Energy Industry Association (CALSEIA) in 1984,
and his experience has been key in the development of many innovative solar
solutions. Premier Power California leveraged its research and development
capability to help GE develop its popular solar tile. Any technology and/or
procedures that are developed are based on the decades of experience in solar
installations held by the persons behind the development and in-house expertise
in electrical and structural engineering. Premier Power California’s lead
engineer, Ken Baker, has been an electric engineer for over 30 years, including
10 years of experience in renewable energy. The research and development team at
Premier Power California constantly looks for new and innovative ways to address
space constraints, time, and cost saving designs that will increase efficiencies
and drive added revenue.
Government
Approval and Regulation
All
products resold by Premier Power California are guaranteed by the
manufacturer to have passed all required government approval and regulation
requirements. Some of the electrical services provided by Premier Power
California are regulated and require licensing. The installations of electrical
components that are connected to the electric meter require a C10 license in
California and C2 license in Nevada. The installation of solar systems in
California requires a C46 license. As we expand our installations
operation into other states, we may need to obtain additional licenses required
by the local building authorities. Some states accept a C10 license from
California. Premier Power California possesses and maintains all the necessary
licenses required for the services it provides. Premier Power California
employees hold some of the highest levels of licensing and certifications
available in the industry, and some employees are certified by the North America
Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).
Compliance
with Environmental Laws
Premier
Power California is not required to comply with any environmental laws that are
particular to the solar industry. However, it is our policy to be as
environmentally conscientious in every aspect of our operations.
Employees
Premier
Power California has approximately 80 full-time employees worldwide. In
addition, Premier Power California employs a number of part-time employees and
sub-contractors based on seasonal and sales demands. Premier Power California is
not affiliated with any union or collective bargaining agreement
.
There have been no adverse
labor incidents or work stoppages in Premier Power California’s history.
Management believes that its relationship with our employees is
good.
Corporate
Information
Our
principal executive offices are located at 4961 Windplay Drive, Suite 100, El
Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Our main telephone number is (916) 939-0400, and our fax
number is (916) 939-0490.
DESCRIPTION
OF PROPERTY
Our
principal executive offices are located at 4961 Windplay Drive, Suite 100, El
Dorado Hills, California. The table below provides a general description of our
offices and facilities, including those for our international
operations:
Location
|
|
Principal Activities
|
|
Area (sq. ft.)
|
|
Lease Expiration Date
|
4961
Windplay Drive, Suite 100
El
Dorado Hills, California 95762
|
|
Company
headquarters and warehouse
|
|
6,700
|
|
Month-to-month
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
Newlands Circle
Reno,
Nevada 80509
|
|
Bright
Future office
|
|
100
|
|
Month-to-month
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Atlantic
Office Suites, LLC
1913
Atlantic Avenue
Manasquan,
NJ 08736
|
|
East
Coast operations
|
|
72
|
|
Month-to-month
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pol
Ind, Calle E, n3
Oficina
0F
31192
Mutilva Baja (Navarra)
Spain
|
|
Spanish
headquarters
|
|
500
|
|
May
2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Centro
de Negocios La Garena, 2K
Calle
Granda s/n
Alcala
de Henares, 28806 Madrid
Spain
|
|
Spanish
regional office
|
|
1,100
|
|
September
30, 2013
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1020
Nevada St., #201
Redlands,
CA 92374
|
|
Southern
California operations
|
|
2,303
|
|
September
30,
2010
|
Premier
Power Spain is party to a non-cancelable lease for operating facilities in
Madrid, Spain, which expires in 2013, and a non-cancelable lease for operating
facilities in Navarra, Spain, which expires in 2012. Premier Power
California is party to a non-cancelable lease for operating facilities in
Redlands, California, which expires in 2010. These 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:
|
|
Amount
|
|
2008
|
|
$
|
19,131
|
|
2009
|
|
|
76,525
|
|
2010
|
|
|
67,889
|
|
2011
|
|
|
41,980
|
|
2012
|
|
|
33,577
|
|
2013
|
|
|
22,032
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
261,134
|
|
SUMMARY FINANCIAL
DATA
The
summary financial data set forth below should be read in conjunction with
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations” and our financial statements and the related notes included
elsewhere in this prospectus. We derived the financial data as of September 30,
2008, and for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the nine
months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 from our financial statements
included in this prospectus. The historical results are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. All monetary
amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars.
|
|
Year Ended December 31,
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
Income
Statement Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
$
|
16,685,690
|
|
|
$
|
9,933,345
|
|
|
$
|
27,224,925
|
|
|
$
|
13,310,421
|
|
Cost
of Sales
|
|
|
12,440,839
|
|
|
|
7,529,362
|
|
|
|
23,502,924
|
|
|
|
9,822,046
|
|
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
4,244,851
|
|
|
|
2,403,983
|
|
|
|
3,722,001
|
|
|
|
3,488,375
|
|
Total
Operating Expenses
|
|
|
3,371,778
|
|
|
|
2,181,019
|
|
|
|
2,999,479
|
|
|
|
2,338,530
|
|
Operating
Income
|
|
|
873,072
|
|
|
|
222,964
|
|
|
|
722,522
|
|
|
|
1,149,845
|
|
Total
Other Income (Expense)
|
|
|
(5,882
|
)
|
|
|
3,171
|
|
|
|
(34,090
|
)
|
|
|
386
|
|
Income
Before Income Taxes
|
|
|
867,191
|
|
|
|
226,135
|
|
|
|
688,432
|
|
|
|
1,150,231
|
|
Income
Tax Provision (Benefit)
|
|
|
39,873
|
|
|
|
(4,304
|
)
|
|
|
(148,428
|
)
|
|
|
11,111
|
|
Net
Income Before Minority Interest
|
|
|
827,318
|
|
|
|
230,439
|
|
|
|
836,860
|
|
|
|
1,139,120
|
|
Net
Income
|
|
$
|
843,865
|
|
|
$
|
214,570
|
|
|
$
|
612,545
|
|
|
$
|
1,127,547
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
.04
|
|
|
$
|
.01
|
|
|
$
|
.03
|
|
|
$
|
.05
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
.04
|
|
|
$
|
.01
|
|
|
$
|
.03
|
|
|
$
|
.05
|
|
Weighted
average shares outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
19,519,386
|
|
|
|
21,533,243
|
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
19,519,386
|
|
|
|
21,802,474
|
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
As of December 31,
|
|
|
As of September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Balance
Sheet Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
|
|
$
|
1,278,651
|
|
|
$
|
934,853
|
|
|
$
|
5,446,853
|
|
Working
Capital
|
|
$
|
584,209
|
|
|
$
|
178,546
|
|
|
$
|
6,512,195
|
|
Total
Assets
|
|
$
|
5,578,041
|
|
|
$
|
3,173,789
|
|
|
$
|
23,304,519
|
|
Total
Liabilities
|
|
$
|
4,862,889
|
|
|
$
|
2,857,404
|
|
|
$
|
15,285,868
|
|
Total
Shareholders’ Equity
|
|
$
|
713,502
|
|
|
$
|
298,188
|
|
|
$
|
8,018,651
|
|
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The
following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial
condition of the Premier Power Group for the fiscal years ended December 31,
2007 and 2006 and the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 should be
read in conjunction with the Combined/Consolidated Financial Statements, and the
notes to those financial statements that are included elsewhere in this
prospectus. References to “we,” “our,” or “us” in this section refers to the
Company and the Premier Power Group. Our discussion includes forward-looking
statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties,
such as our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Actual results and
the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these
forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those
set forth under the Risk Factors, Forward-Looking Statements and Business
sections in this prospectus. We use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,”
“plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,”
“may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions to identify
forward-looking statements.
Overview
We are a
developer, designer, and integrator of solar energy solutions. Our financial
statements give effect to the financial position and results of operations of
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”), all of which are deemed to have
common ownership and control. We develop, market, sell, and maintain solar
energy systems for residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial customers
in North America and Spain. We use solar components from the solar industry’s
leading suppliers and manufacturers such as General Electric (“GE”), Sharp,
Kyocera, Fronius, Watsun, and SunPower Corporation.
On
September 9, 2008, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of Premier Power
California in exchange for the issuance by the Company of 24,218,750 restricted
shares of our common stock to the PPG Owners, which represented approximately
93.1% of the then-issued and outstanding common stock of the Company (excluding
the shares issued in the Financing). As a result of the Share Exchange, Premier
Power California became the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, and the Company
acquired the business and operations of the Premier Power Group. See the
“Business” above for additional details regarding the Share
Exchange.
Concurrently
with the closing of the Share Exchange on September 9, 2008, we raised
$7,000,000 in a private placement financing by issuing a total of 3,500,000
units (the “Units”), with each Unit consisting 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”) to investors at $2.00 per Unit. See the “Business” section
above for additional details regarding this financing.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our
management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations are based on our combined financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements as well as the reported net sales and expenses
during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and
assumptions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other
factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of
which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may
differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions.
While
our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 to our
combined financial statements, we believe that the following accounting policies
are the most critical to aid the reader in fully understanding and evaluating
this discussion and analysis:
Basis of
Presentation
.
Our financial statements as of and for the 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 collectability
of its accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on
assessments of the collectability 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 nine month period 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 month
period 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.
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.
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 statements.
Comparison
of Years Ended December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
The
following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods
indicated as a percentage of net sales:
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
% of
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
% of
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
Net
Sales
|
|
$
|
16,685,690
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
$
|
9,933,345
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
of Sales
|
|
|
12,440,839
|
|
|
|
74.6
|
%
|
|
|
7,529,362
|
|
|
|
75.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
4,244,851
|
|
|
|
25.4
|
%
|
|
|
2,403,983
|
|
|
|
24.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
and Marketing Expenses
|
|
|
1,493,890
|
|
|
|
9.0
|
%
|
|
|
935,228
|
|
|
|
9.4
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative
Expenses
|
|
|
1,877,888
|
|
|
|
11.3
|
%
|
|
|
1,245,791
|
|
|
|
12.5
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Operating Expense
|
|
|
3,371,778
|
|
|
|
20.2
|
%
|
|
|
2,181,019
|
|
|
|
22.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
Income
|
|
|
873,073
|
|
|
|
5.2
|
%
|
|
|
222,964
|
|
|
|
2.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Income (Expense)
|
|
|
(5,882
|
)
|
|
|
0.0
|
%
|
|
|
3,171
|
|
|
|
0.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
Before Income Tax
|
|
|
867,191
|
|
|
|
5.2
|
%
|
|
|
226,135
|
|
|
|
2.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
Tax Expense (Benefit)
|
|
|
39,873
|
|
|
|
0.2
|
%
|
|
|
(4,304
|
)
|
|
|
0.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income Before Minority Interest
|
|
|
827,318
|
|
|
|
5.0
|
%
|
|
|
230,439
|
|
|
|
2.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income
|
|
$
|
843,865
|
|
|
|
5.1
|
%
|
|
$
|
214,570
|
|
|
|
2.2
|
%
|
Net Sales.
Our sales are
derived from the sale and installation of solar power systems. During the year
ended December 31, 2007, we had sales of $16,685,690 as compared to sales of
$9,933,345 for the year ended December 31, 2006, an increase of approximately
68.0%. This increase is attributable to additional sales generated in the United
States and Spain resulting primarily from increased sales in our expanding
commercial business, which drove 84% of our revenue growth in 2007. This
commercial growth was the result of expanded sales and marketing efforts to grow
this portion of our business. We believe that our sales will continue to grow
because we are expanding internationally and selling larger scale solar
systems.
Cost of Sales.
Cost of sales
for 2007 increased $4,911,477 or 65.2%, from $7,529,362 for the year ended
December 31, 2006 to $12,440,839 for the year ended December 31, 2007. The
increase in our cost of sales was caused by our increase in sales.
Gross Profit.
Gross profit
was $4,244,851 for the year ended December 31, 2007 as compared to $2,403,983
for the year ended December 31, 2006, representing gross margins of
approximately 25.4% and 24.2%, respectively. The increase in our gross margin
percentage was mainly due to an increase in production efficiency, resulting
from our higher level of sales volume.
Sales and Marketing
Expenses.
Sales and marketing expenses totaled $1,493,890
for the year ended December 31, 2007, as compared to $935,228 for the comparable
period in 2006, an increase of approximately 59.7%. This increase is primarily
attributable to increased selling costs (including salesperson salaries and
commissions) due to the increase in sales.
Administrative Expenses.
Administrative expenses totaled $1,877,888 for the year ended December 31, 2007,
as compared to $1,245,791 for the comparable period in 2006, an increase of
approximately 50.7%. This increase is primarily attributable to increased
administrative costs (including wages, benefits, and office overhead) due to the
increased number of employees needed to support higher sales
levels.
Other Income and Expenses.
Our other income and expenses consist of finance charges, interest income and
interest expense. We had other expenses of $5,882 for the year ended December
31, 2007 as compared to other income of $3,171 for the comparable period in
2006, an increase in other expenses of approximately 285.5%. The increase in
other expenses was attributable to higher interest expense paid for lines of
credit.
Net Income.
Our net income
for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $843,865 as compared to $214,570 for
the year ended December 31, 2006. The increase in net income was mainly
attributable to our expanded sales and marketing efforts in the commercial
markets, which led to an increase in net sales and operating
income.
Comparison
of Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2008 and September 30,
2007
The
following table sets forth the results of our operations for the periods
indicated:
|
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
% of
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
|
% of
|
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
|
(unaudited)
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
$
|
27,224,925
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
$
|
13,310,421
|
|
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
of Sales
|
|
|
23,502,924
|
|
|
|
86.3
|
%
|
|
|
9,822,046
|
|
|
|
73.8
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
Profit
|
|
|
3,722,001
|
|
|
|
13.7
|
%
|
|
|
3,488,375
|
|
|
|
26.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
and Marketing Expenses
|
|
|
1,571,826
|
|
|
|
5.8
|
%
|
|
|
975,229
|
|
|
|
7.3
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative
Expenses
|
|
|
1,427,653
|
|
|
|
5.2
|
%
|
|
|
1,363,301
|
|
|
|
10.2
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
Operating Expense
|
|
|
2,999,479
|
|
|
|
11.0
|
%
|
|
|
2,338,530
|
|
|
|
17.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
Income
|
|
|
722,522
|
|
|
|
2.7
|
%
|
|
|
1,149,845
|
|
|
|
8.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
Income (Expense)
|
|
|
(34,090
|
)
|
|
|
(0.1
|
)%
|
|
|
386
|
|
|
|
0.0
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
Before Income Tax
|
|
|
688,432
|
|
|
|
2.5
|
%
|
|
|
1,150,231
|
|
|
|
8.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
Tax Expense (Benefit)
|
|
|
(148,428
|
)
|
|
|
(0.5
|
)%
|
|
|
11,111
|
|
|
|
0.1
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income Before Minority Interest
|
|
|
836,860
|
|
|
|
3.1
|
%
|
|
|
1,139,120
|
|
|
|
8.6
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Income
|
|
$
|
612,545
|
|
|
|
2.2
|
%
|
|
$
|
1,127,547
|
|
|
|
8.5
|
%
|
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 both our U.S.
and Spain commercial businesses as a result of increased sales efforts in these
markets, as well as continued growth in our U.S. residential business as a
result of a new Southern California residential office that opened during the
nine months ended September 30, 2008.
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 cost of sales is due to a shift during the nine months ended
September 30, 2008 toward larger commercial projects, which carry higher cost of
sales relative to net sales, resulting in lower profit margins. Additionally,
during the third quarter of 2008, we were awarded and completed a large
commercial project performing only installation services, which did not involve
the high level of integration that we normally provide, resulting
in a lower than average profitability.
Gross
Profit.
Gross profit increased approximately 7% from $3,488,375, or 26%
of net sales, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 to $3,722,001,
or 14% of net sales, for the nine months ended September 30,
2008. The decrease in gross profit 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 $612,545 for the nine months ended September 30,
2008. This was due primarily to decreasing margins on sales and increased
sales and marketing expenses, partially offset by an income tax benefit of
$148,428 primarily attributable to the change in tax status for our U.S.
operations and a related change from the cash method of accounting to the
accrual method for tax purposes.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Cash
Flows
Twelve Months ended December
31, 2007 and 2006
Net
cash provided by operating activities was $844,698 in fiscal year 2007, while
net cash provided by operating activities was $373,804 in fiscal year 2006.
The increase in net cash provided by operating activities from 2006 to 2007 was
mainly due to the increase in net income and accounts payable.
Net
cash provided by investing activities was $3,740 for fiscal year 2007 and
$15,888 used in fiscal year 2006. Uses of cash for investing activities
primarily consist of equipment purchases. The decrease in net cash used in
investing activities during fiscal year 2007 was primarily attributable to the
proceeds from the sale of property and equipment.
Net
cash used in financing activities was $508,275 in fiscal year 2007 as compared
to $172,740 in fiscal year 2006. The increase in net cash used in financing
activities was mainly due to payments for distribution to
shareholders.
Nine Months
ended September 30, 2008
(in thousands)
|
|
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2007
|
|
Net
cash used in operating activities
|
|
$
|
(2,215,906
|
)
|
|
$
|
(982,368
|
)
|
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
|
$
|
(84,353
|
)
|
|
$
|
(46,884
|
)
|
Net
cash provided by financing activities
|
|
$
|
6,482,841
|
|
|
$
|
248,686
|
|
Net
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
4,168,202
|
|
|
$
|
(776,946
|
)
|
Net
cash used in operating activities was $2,215,906 for the nine months ended
September
30, 2008, while
net cash used in operating activities was $982,368 for the nine months ended
September
30, 2007.
The increase in net cash 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 used in investing activities was $84,353 for the nine months ended
September
30, 2008 and
$46,884 for the nine months ended
September
30,
2007. The use of cash for investing activities was primarily for
purchases of property and equipment.
Net
cash provided by financing activities was $6,482,841 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2008, compared to $248,686 for the nine months ended September 30,
2007. The increase in financing cash flow was primarily attributable to the
receipt of proceeds from the issuance of preferred stock in conjunction with a
reverse merger that closed during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and
proceeds from our line of credit.
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. We believe that we have enough
diversity in the domestic and international markets and diversity in residential
and commercial segments to minimize any risk of tightening credit markets having
a material impact on our liquidity.
Capital
Resources
We
have financed our operations primarily through cash flows from operations and
borrowings. On September 10, 2008, we also received gross proceeds of $7,000,000
from a private placement financing transaction. See “Financing Transaction”
above. We also have a credit line that is utilized solely for working capital
and capital expenditures. This credit line expires in February 2009,
but we plan to renew it with the lender or replace it with a credit line with a
new lender. Additionally, as the credit markets tighten, we continue to
strengthen our balance sheet, allowing us to continue to receive favorable
credit terms as needed. Thus, we believe that our current cash and
cash equivalents, anticipated cash flow from operations, net proceeds from the
private placement financing, and line of credit will be sufficient to meet our
anticipated cash needs, 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.
However,
we may require additional cash due to changes in business conditions or other
future developments, including any investments or acquisitions we may decide to
pursue. To the extent it becomes necessary to raise additional cash in the
future, we may seek to raise it through the sale of debt or equity securities,
funding from joint-venture or strategic partners, debt financing or loans,
issuance of common stock or a combination of the foregoing. 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
Line
of Credit
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 the assets of Premier Power California and a personal
guaranty by Dean Marks, Sarilee Marks (the wife of Dean Marks), Simply Solar,
Inc. and Bright Future Technologies, LLC. Simply Solar, Inc. is a corporation
whose management and sole stockholders are Dean Marks, Sarilee Marks, and Miguel
de Anquin. Actual amounts available under the line of credit each month are
dependent on the balance of accounts receivable and inventory each month. The
line of credit bears interest at the prime rate plus 1%. At September 30, 2008,
the interest rate was 6%. At December 31, 2007, there was no outstanding
balance. The line of credit was renewed in February 2008 with a borrowing limit
of $3,000,000, maturing on February 26, 2009. We plan on renewing such credit
line upon maturity, and if such renewal is unsuccessful, we plan on replacing it
with a credit line with a new lender. As of January 30, 2009,
there were no amounts outstanding under our agreement with Guaranty
Bank.
The
line of credit includes certain financial covenants. At August 30, 2008, Premier
Power California was in violation of a minimum net worth covenant. The Bank
waived the covenant violation through September 30, 2008, at which time Premier
Power California was in compliance with the covenant.
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
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
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
We have
not entered into any other financial guarantees or other commitments to
guarantee the payment obligations of any third parties. We have not entered into
any derivative contracts that are indexed to our shares and classified as
stockholders’ equity or that are not reflected in our financial statements.
Furthermore, we do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets
transferred to an unconsolidated entity that serves as credit, liquidity or
market risk support to such entity. We do not have any variable interest in any
unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit
support to us or engages in leasing, hedging or research and development
services with us.
Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosures about Market Risk
We do
not use derivative financial instruments and had no foreign exchange contracts
as of January 30, 2009. Our financial instruments consist of cash and cash
equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, and certain debt
obligations. We consider investments in highly liquid instruments purchased with
a remaining maturity of 90 days or less at the date of purchase to be cash
equivalents.
Interest Rates
. Our exposure
to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our short-term
investments and short-term debt obligations; thus, fluctuations in interest
rates would not have a material impact on the fair value of these securities. At
September 30, 2008, we had approximately $5,446,853 in cash and cash
equivalents. A hypothetical 5% increase or decrease in interest rates would not
have a material impact on our earnings or loss, or the fair market value or cash
flows of these instruments. At September 30, 2008, we had approximately
$1,250,000 in variable rate borrowings and approximately $250,000 in fixed rate
borrowings. A hypothetical 5% increase or decrease in interest rates would not
have a material impact on our earnings or loss, or the fair market value or cash
flows of these instruments.
Foreign Exchange Rates
. A
substantial portion of our sales during the first nine months of 2008 is
denominated in Euros, and we anticipate this to continue to be the case. As a
result, changes in the relative values of the U.S. dollar and the Euros affect
our reported levels of revenues and profitability as the results are translated
into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. In particular, fluctuations in
currency exchange rates could have a significant impact on our financial
stability due to a mismatch among various foreign currency-denominated sales and
costs. Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the
Euro affect our gross and net profit margins and could result in foreign
exchange and operating losses.
Our
exposure to foreign exchange risk primarily relates to currency gains or losses
resulting from timing differences between signing of sales contracts and
settling of these contracts. Transaction gains or losses for the years
ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the nine month periods ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007 were not significant.
We
translate the monetary assets and liabilities and the results of operations of
Premier Spain, whose functional currency is the Euro, into the U.S. dollar,
which is our reporting currency. Our results of operations and cash flow are
translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and
liabilities are translated at the unified exchange rate as quoted by OANDA.com
at the end of the period; except for certain non-monetary balances, which are
translated at historical rates. Translation adjustments resulting from this
process are included in accumulated other comprehensive income in our statement
of shareholders’ equity. We have not used any forward contracts, currency
options or borrowings to hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk.
We cannot predict the impact of future exchange rate fluctuations on our results
of operations and may incur net foreign currency losses in the future. As our
sales denominated in Euros continue to grow or as we begin to conduct sales
denominated in other foreign currencies, we will consider using arrangements to
hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange risk.
Our
financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars but the functional
currency of Premier Power Spain is the Euro. The value of an investment in our
stock will be affected by the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollars
and the Euro. To the extent we hold assets denominated in U.S. dollars, any
appreciation of the Euro against the U.S. dollar could result in a change
to our statement of operations and a reduction in the value of our
U.S. dollar denominated assets. On the other hand, a decline in the value
of Euro against the U.S. dollar could reduce the U.S. dollar
equivalent amounts of our financial results, the value of an investment in the
Company, and any dividends we may pay in the future, all of which may have a
material adverse effect on the price of our stock.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are
not currently involved in any material legal proceedings, and we are not aware
of any material legal proceedings pending or threatened against
us. We are also not aware of any material legal proceedings involving
any of our directors, officers, or affiliates or any owner of record or
beneficially of more than 5% of any class of our voting
securities.
MANAGEMENT
Our
directors and executive officers, their ages, their respective offices and
positions, and their respective dates of election or appointment are as
follows:
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Position Held
|
|
Officer/Director since
|
Dean R. Marks
|
|
52
|
|
Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer
|
|
September 9, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miguel de Anquin
|
|
41
|
|
Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Director
|
|
September 9, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Teresa Kelley
|
|
43
|
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
|
October 24, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kevin
Murray
|
|
58
|
|
Director
|
|
December
8, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Robert
Medearis
|
|
76
|
|
Director
|
|
December
8,
2008
|
Business Experience Descriptions
Set
forth below is a summary of our executive officers’ and directors’ business
experience for the past 5 years.
Dean
R. Marks - Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive
Officer
Dean
R. Marks has been a key player in the solar sector since the early 1980's.
In 1984, Mr. Marks established a solar sales organization with over 2,000
employees in over 26 markets across the nation. Since that time, Mr. Marks has
pioneered multiple applications of solar energy in the residential, commercial,
and industrial market. As President and CEO of Premier Power California since
2001, he built Premier Power California into one of the most stable market
leaders in the industry. Mr. Marks has overseen Premier Power California’s
expansion from residential to commercial, agricultural, and industrial markets
as well as international expansion. Under Mr. Marks leadership, Premier Power
California has distinguished itself from the competition by developing a number
of innovative and propriety installation systems in use today. Mr. Marks has
served on the California Solar Energy Industry Association (CALSEIA) board and
has been an active participant in the solar industry for over 20 years. He has
co authored several preeminent papers promoting renewable energy. Mr. Marks
holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University, with special emphasis
in Environmental Science.
Miguel
de Anquin - Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate
Secretary
Miguel de
Anquin serves as Executive Vice President and President of World Wide Sales at
Premier Power California since 2001. In his role at Premier Power California,
Mr. de Anquin achieved company success in growing sales and profits. An
accomplished corporate strategist, his strategic approach to building a business
is reflected in his work as Director of Marketing for Nordic Information System
and Next Information System. He was a Technology Advisor for General Electric
and IBM and he developed the data security auditing system for Bank of America.
At Premier Power California, Mr. de Anquin’s understanding of international
opportunities, his vision and expertise in business performance have driven
notable enterprise wide growth. Mr. de Anquin led Premier Power California’s
expansion into international markets, and he has increased Premier Power
California 's profitability through brand revitalization that included major
shifts in brand strategy, operations, marketing communications, and sales
tactics. He has focused Premier Power California on data driven decision making
processes that have separated Premier Power California from its competitors. He
holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of California at
Davis and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the Universidad
de Belgrano in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Teresa
Kelley - Chief Financial Officer
Ms.
Kelley was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company on October 24, 2008.
Ms. Kelley has over 22 years of experience in corporate accounting and
operations management. Prior to joining the Company, she served as Chief
Financial Officer of Vista Point Technologies, a design and manufacturer of
electronic components, since January 2007. Prior to working at Vista Point
Technologies, from 1987 to January 2007, Ms. Kelley worked at Intel
Corporation where she started as a financial analyst and later served
in several management positions before becoming the Senior Controller of the
Intel Networking business. Ms. Kelley has a B.S. in Business and an MBA from
Santa Clara University.
Kevin
Murray - Director
Mr.
Murray was elected to the board of directors on December 8, 2008. He
is currently a Senior Vice President at the William Morris Agency (“WMA”),
working primarily in its corporate consulting division, a position he has held
since re-joining WMA in 2007 after serving twelve years in the California State
Legislature. From 1998 to 2006, Mr. Murray was a Senator in the
California State Senate. Concurrent to his directorship with the
Company, Mr. Murray sits on the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San
Francisco. Mr. Murray graduated from California State University,
Northridge with a degree in business administration and accounting and holds a
Masters of Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University and a Juris
Doctorate from Loyola Law School.
Robert
Medearis - Director
Mr.
Medearis was elected to the board of directors on December 8, 2008. He is
currently retired
as a
management consultant and professor, and has been for the past 5 years, but
sits on
the board of several private companies, including Solaicx, Inc., Geographic
Expeditions, and Visual Network Design Inc., and the non-profit organization
Freedom From Hunger
. Mr. Medearis graduated from Stanford
University with a degree in civil engineering and holds a Masters of Business
Administration from the Harvard Graduate School of Business
Administration.
Family
Relationships
There are no family
relationships among our directors and executive officers.
Involvement
in Certain Legal Proceedings
None of
our directors or executive officers has, during the past five
years:
|
·
|
had
any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such
person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of
the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that
time;
|
|
·
|
been
convicted in a criminal proceeding or subject to a pending criminal
proceeding;
|
|
·
|
been
subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed,
suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently
or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his
involvement in any type of business, securities, futures, commodities or
banking activities; or
|
|
·
|
been
found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the SEC or
the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or
state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been
reversed, suspended, or vacated.
|
Board
of Directors
Our
board of directors is currently composed of four members. All members of
our board of directors serve in this capacity until their terms expire or until
their successors are duly elected and qualified. Our bylaws provide that the
authorized number of directors will be not less than one.
Board
Committees; Director Independence
As of the
date of this prospectus, our board of directors has not established an audit
committee, compensation committee, or nominating committee. The functions
ordinarily handled by these committees are currently handled by our entire board
of directors. Our board of directors intends to review our governance structure
and institute board committees as necessary and advisable in the future to
facilitate the management of our business.
Two of
the members of our board of directors - Kevin Murray and Robert Medearis
- are independent in accordance with the definitions and criteria
applicable under NYSE Alternext US LLC rules.
Compensation
Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
No
interlocking relationship exists between our board of directors and the board of
directors or compensation committee of any other company, nor has any
interlocking relationship existed in the past.
Section
16(a) of the Exchange Act
We are
not subject to reporting obligations under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act as
we are registered under Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act rather than Section
12(b) or Section 12(g).
Code
of Business Conduct and Ethics
We have
adopted a code of ethics that applies to all directors, officers, and employees,
including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the
code of ethics is attached hereto as Exhibit 14.1.
EXECUTIVE
COMPENSATION
Director
Compensation
On
December 19, 2008, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement to
Serve as Member of the Board of Directors (the “Murray Agreement”) with Kevin
Murray for his services as director. Pursuant to the terms of the
Murray Agreement, Mr. Murray agreed to serve on the Board until October 15,
2011, such term being subject to re-election at our subsequent annual meeting of
shareholders. Mr. Murray is required to attend at least two Board
meetings via teleconference and at least two Board meetings in person per year,
and he will be compensated for his services to the Board with $1,250 for each
Board meeting he attends via teleconference and $2,500 for each Board meeting he
attends in person. Mr. Murray will also receive 50,000 shares of the
our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), according to the
following schedule: (i) 16,500 common stock shares after the first year of
service on the Board, which shares will be issued to Mr. Murray even if the our
shareholders fail to re-elect Mr. Murray at the first annual meeting of
shareholders following Mr. Murray’s election to the Board, (ii) 16,500 common
stock shares after the second year of service on the Board, and (iii) 17,000
common stock shares after the third year of service on the
Board.
On
December 19, 2008, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated
Agreement to Serve as Member of the Board of Directors (the “Medearis
Agreement”) with Robert Medearis for his services as a
director. Pursuant to the terms of the Medearis Agreement, Mr.
Medearis agreed to serve on the Board until October 15, 2011, such term being
subject to his re-election at the our subsequent annual meeting of
shareholders. Mr. Medearis is required to attend at least two Board
meetings via teleconference and at least two Board meetings in person per
year. The Medearis Agreement further provides that Andrew Hargadon
may attend up to 50% of the our Board meetings as Mr. Medearis’ designee,
provided, however, that Mr. Medearis agreed that he would not delegate to Mr.
Hargadon, and that he would personally perform, any and all of his business
managerial duties and obligations as a director for the Company, including but
not limited to any director voting decisions regarding the Company and its
business. Mr. Medearis will be compensated for his services with
$1,250 for each Board meeting he attends via teleconference and $2,500 for each
Board meeting he attends in person. Mr. Medearis will also receive
50,000 shares of common stock according to the following schedule: (i) 16,500
common stock shares after the first year of service on the Board, which shares
will be issued to Mr. Medearis even if our shareholders fail to re-elect Mr.
Medearis to the Board at the first annual meeting of shareholders following Mr.
Medearis’ election to the Board, (ii) 16,500 common stock shares after the
second year of service on the Board, and (iii) 17,000 common stock shares after
the third year of service on the Board.
Executive
Compensation
The
following summary compensation table reflects all compensation for fiscal years
2007, 2006, and 2005 received by our principal executive officer, principal
financial officer, and three most highly compensated executive officers
(including our predecessor, Premier Power California) whose salary exceeded
$100,000.
Summary
Compensation Table
Name and Principal
Position
|
|
Year
|
|
Salary
($)
|
|
|
Bonus
($)
|
|
|
Stock
Awards
( $)
|
|
|
Option
Awards
($)
|
|
|
Non-
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Compensation
($)
|
|
|
Non-
qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
|
|
|
All Other
Compensation
( $)
|
|
|
Total
($)
|
|
Dean
R. Marks,
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
159,466
|
|
|
$
|
1,344
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
9,322
|
(1)
|
|
$
|
170,132
|
|
Chairman
of the
|
|
2006
|
|
$
|
122,308
|
|
|
$
|
6,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
6,009
|
(2)
|
|
$
|
134,317
|
|
Board,
President,
|
|
2005
|
|
$
|
120,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
28,000
|
(3)
|
|
$
|
148,000
|
|
and
Chief Executive Officer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miguel
de Anquin,
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
126,624
|
|
|
$
|
1,344
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
8,037
|
(4)
|
|
$
|
136,005
|
|
Chief
Operating
|
|
2006
|
|
$
|
120,000
|
|
|
$
|
6,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
5,902
|
(5)
|
|
$
|
131,902
|
|
Officer,
former Chief
Financial
Officer,
Corporate
Secretary,
and
Director
|
|
2005
|
|
$
|
120,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
4,987
|
(6)
|
|
$
|
124,987
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Teresa
Kelley,
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Chief
Financial
|
|
2006
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
Officer
(7)
|
|
2005
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Haris
Tajyar,
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
former
Chief
|
|
2006
|
|
$
|
54,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
54,000
|
|
Executive
Officer (8)
|
|
2005
|
|
$
|
54,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
54,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Miki
Antunovich,
|
|
2007
|
|
$
|
36,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
36,000
|
|
Former
Chief
|
|
2006
|
|
$
|
30,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
30,000
|
|
Financial
Officer (9)
|
|
2005
|
|
$
|
30,000
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
30,000
|
|
(1)
|
The
amounts shown in this column represent compensation earned under the
401(k) Plan.
|
(2)
|
The
amounts shown in this column represent the following: (a) $50 as the
dollar amount recognized for life insurance premiums paid for the named
executive officer, and (b) $5,959 as compensation earned under the 401(k)
Plan.
|
(3)
|
The
amounts shown in this column represent compensation earned under the
401(k) Plan.
|
(4)
|
The
amounts shown in this column represent the following: (a) $67 as the
dollar amount recognized for life insurance premiums paid for the named
executive officer, and (b) $7,970 as compensation earned under the 401(k)
Plan.
|
(5)
|
The
amounts shown in this column represent the following: (a) $50 as the
dollar amount recognized for life insurance premiums paid for the named
executive officer, and (b) $5,852 as compensation earned under the 401(k)
Plan.
|
(6)
|
The
amounts shown in this column represent compensation earned under the
401(k) Plan.
|
|
|
(7)
|
Ms.
Kelley was appointed as our Chief Financial Officer on October 24,
2008.
|
|
|
(8)
|
Mr.
Tajyar was our Chief Executive Officer from the Company’s inception to
September 9, 2008.
|
|
|
(9)
|
Mr.
Antunovich was our Chief Financial Officer from the Company’s inception to
September 9, 2008.
|
Outstanding
Equity Awards
There are
no unexercised options, stock that has not vested, or equity incentive plan
awards for any of our named executive officers outstanding as of the end of our
last completed fiscal year.
Retirement
Plans
Except as
described below, we currently have no plans that provide for the payment of
retirement benefits, or benefits that will be paid primarily following
retirement, including but not limited to tax-qualified defined benefit plans,
supplemental executive retirement plans, tax-qualified defined contribution
plans and nonqualified defined contribution plans.
Premier
Power California maintains a 401(k) plan that is tax-qualified for its
employees, including its executive officers. Premier Power California does not
offer employer matching with the 401(k) plan. The 401(k) plan does, however,
offer a discretionary employer contribution at year end.
Potential
Payments upon Termination or Change-in-Control
Except as
described below under “Employment Agreements,” we currently have no contract,
agreement, plan or arrangement, whether written or unwritten, that provides for
payments to a named executive officer at, following, or in connection with any
termination, including without limitation resignation, severance, retirement or
a constructive termination of a named executive officer, or a change in control
of the registrant or a change in the named executive officer’s responsibilities,
with respect to each named executive officer.
Employment
Agreements
The
following are summaries of our employment agreements with our executive
officers.
The
Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Teresa Kelley on October 24,
2008 for her services as Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Kelley’s annual
compensation is $150,000. She will receive an annual 20% bonus based on her
efforts in helping the Company achieve the following targets: minimum growth
revenue of 80% in the first year of her employment, 80% growth in the second
year, 70% growth in the third year, and 60% growth in the fourth year (each
growth revenue percentage which may be revised by the Company’s Chief Executive
Officer over the term of Ms. Kelley’s office); annual EBITDA and net income in
excess of the prior year’s EBIDTA and net income; net income margins in excess
of 5%; and acquisitions to secure revenue growth, margin growth, and market
share domestically and internationally. These goals are closely
monitored by the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, and Ms.
Kelley’s efforts will be measured by quarterly and annual performance
evaluations by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer, except
that Ms. Kelley’s efforts at helping the Company acquire other businesses will
be measured quarterly by the Board of Directors, which will review her reports
analyzing potential acquisitions. Ms. Kelley will also receive, for her first
year of employment, 100,000 stock options to purchase the Company’s common
stock, exercisable at a price equal to the closing price of the Company’s common
stock on the day the Board approves the option issuance. Such stock options will
vest 25% per year for each year of employment from the date of issue. For her
second year of employment, Ms. Kelley will receive an additional 125,000 stock
options to purchase the Company’s common stock, exercisable at a price equal to
the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the day the Board approves
the stock issuance. Such stock options will vest 33% per year for each year of
employment from the date of issue. In the event of any sale, merger, acquisition
of over 51% of the Company’s capital stock by a third party, or other change of
control event, any stock options issued to Ms. Kelley under the Employment
Agreement will be fully vested for such year. If the Company
terminates Ms. Kelley without cause after January 22, 2009, she is entitled to a
6 months’ severance payment.
The
following are summaries of Premier Power California’s employment agreements
with its executive officers and other employees.
Premier
Power California entered into an Employment Agreement with Dean R. Marks on
August 22, 2008 for his services as its President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Marks’ total annual salary is $180,000, and he is to receive additional
compensation in the form of, and based on, the following: (i) 0.5% of Premier
Power California’s annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and
amortization (“EBITDA”) in excess of $200,000 if Premier Power California’s
annual EBITDA margin is less than 5%, and (ii) 1.5% of Premier Power
California’s annual EBITDA in excess of $200,000 if Premier Power California’s
annual EBITDA margin is greater than 5%, both forms of additional compensation
of which is due to Mr. Marks within 90 days of Premier Power California’s fiscal
year-end and which payments will be accelerated upon a sale of Premier Power
California, merger involving Premier Power California, or public offering of
Premier Power California’s securities. Mr. Marks is entitled to a severance
payment of $180,000 upon termination by Premier Power California without cause
if such termination occurs between December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2010, and
a severance payment of $90,000 upon termination by Premier Power California
without cause if such termination occurs between December 31, 2010 and the
expiration of the agreement. The term of the agreement is for five
years. On August 22, 2008, Mr. Marks also entered into a Non-Disclosure and
Non-Competition Agreement with Premier Power California in connection with his
employment.
Premier
Power California entered into an Employment Agreement with Miguel de Anquin on
August 22, 2008 for his services as its Executive Vice President of Worldwide
Operations. Mr. de Anquin’s total annual salary is $180,000, and he is to
receive additional compensation in the form of, and based on, the following: (i)
0.5% of Premier Power California’s annual EBITDA in excess of $200,000 if
Premier Power California’s annual EBITDA margin is less than 5%, and (ii) 1.5%
of Premier Power California’s annual EBITDA in excess of $200,000 if Premier
Power California’s annual EBITDA margin is greater than 5%, both forms of
additional compensation of which is due to Mr. de Anquin within 90 days of
Premier Power California’s fiscal year-end and which payments will be
accelerated upon a sale of Premier Power California, merger involving Premier
Power California, or public offering of Premier Power California’s securities.
Mr. de Anquin is entitled to a severance payment of $180,000 upon termination by
Premier Power California without cause if such termination occurs between
December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2010, and a severance payment of $90,000 upon
termination by Premier Power California without cause if such termination occurs
between December 31, 2010 and the expiration of the agreement.. The term of the
agreement is for five years. On August 22, 2008, Mr. de Anquin also entered into
a Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement with Premier Power California in
connection with his employment.
Premier
Power California entered into an Employment Agreement with Bjorn Persson on
August 22, 2008 for his services as its Executive Vice President of European
Operations. Mr. Persson’s total annual salary is 120,000€ (approximately
$174,268), and he is to receive additional compensation in the form of, and
based on, the following: (i) 0.5% of Premier Power California’s European
operation’s annual EBITDA in excess of 200,000€ (approximately $290,408) if
Premier Power California’s European operation’s annual EBITDA margin is less
than 5%, and (ii) 1.5% of Premier Power California’s European operation’s annual
EBITDA in excess of 200,000€ (approximately $290,408) if Premier Power
California’s European operation’s annual EBITDA margin is greater than 5%. The
term of the agreement is for five years. On August 22, 2008, Mr. Persson also
entered into a Non-Disclosure and Non-Competition Agreement with Premier Power
California in connection with his employment.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT
The
following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our
common stock as of January 30, 2009, for each of the following persons, after
giving effect to the Exchange Agreement and the Financing:
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Each
of our directors and each of the named executive officers in the
“Management—Executive Compensation” section of this
prospectus;
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all
directors and named executive officers as a group;
and
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•
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each
person who is known by us to own beneficially 5% or more of our common
stock after the change of control
transaction.
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Beneficial
ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. Unless
otherwise indicated in the table, the persons and entities named in the table
have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to the shares set forth
opposite the stockholder’s name. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each
beneficial owner listed below is 4961 Windplay Drive, Suite 100, El Dorado
Hills, California 95762. The percentage of class beneficially owned set forth
below is based on 26,048,750 shares of common stock outstanding on January 30,
2009.
Name and Position
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Number of Shares
of Common Stock
Beneficially
Owned (1)
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Percent of Shares
of Common Stock
Beneficially
Owned (1)(2)
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Dean
R. Marks,
Chairman
of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer
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11,234,215
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43.2
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%
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Miguel
de Anquin,
Chief
Operating Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Director
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6,744,638
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25.9
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%
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Teresa
Kelley,
Chief
Financial Officer
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-
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*
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Kevin
Murray,
Director
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-
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*
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Robert
Medearis,
Director
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-
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*
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5%
Stockholders:
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Bjorn
Persson
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2,547,126
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9.8
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%
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Juan
Miguel Ostiz Zubieta
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512,173
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2.0
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%
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Genesis
Capital Advisors, LLC (3)
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1,580,598
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6.1
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%
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Vision
Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd. (4)
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2,646,030
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(5)
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9.99
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%
(5)
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All
Executive Officers and Directors as a Group (5
persons)
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17,978,853
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69.1
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%
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* Less
than 1%
(1)
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Under
Rule 13d-3, a beneficial owner of a security includes any person who,
directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding,
relationship, or otherwise has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes
the power to vote, or to direct the voting of shares; and (ii) investment
power, which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of
shares. Certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more than
one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power
to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed to be
beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the
shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within 60 days of the
date as of which the information is provided. In computing the percentage
ownership of any person, the amount of shares outstanding is deemed to
include the amount of shares beneficially owned by such person (and only
such person) by reason of these acquisition rights. As a result, the
percentage of outstanding shares of any person as shown in this table does
not necessarily reflect the person's actual ownership or voting power with
respect to the number of shares of common stock actually
outstanding.
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(2)
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Pursuant
to the terms of the Share Exchange Agreement dated September 9, 2008, we
issued 24,218,750 shares of common stock, equal to approximately 93.1%
of our issued and outstanding common stock as of the closing date of
the Share Exchange. After the issuance of shares in connection with the
closing of the Share Exchange, there were approximately 26,018,750
issued and outstanding shares of our common stock. Percentage totals may
vary slightly due to rounding. Also, in connection with the closing of the
Financing, we issued a total of 3,500,000 units (the “Units”) to one
accredited investor, 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. Each one share of Series A Preferred Stock will be
convertible into one share of our Common Stock, and each Series A Warrant
and Series B Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of
our common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 and $3.00 per share,
respectively, of our common stock.
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(3)
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The
address for this stockholder is 15760 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1550, Encino,
CA 91436.
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(4)
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The
address for this stockholder is c/o Citi Hedge Fund Services (Cayman)
Limited, Cayman Corporate Centre, 27 Hospital Road, 5th Floor, Grand
Cayman KY1-1109, Cayman Islands. Adam Benowitz, as the managing member of
Vision Capital Advisors, LLC, the investment advisor to this stockholder,
has dispositive and voting power over these securities and may be deemed
to be the beneficial owner of these
securities.
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(5)
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This
number includes 2,178,000 shares of Common Stock and 468,030 shares of
Common Stock issuable upon conversion of 468,030 shares of our Series A
Preferred Stock, which are presently convertible. This number does not
include (i) 3,031,970 shares of Common Stock underlying its shares of
Series A Preferred Stock, (ii) 1,750,000 shares of Common Stock underlying
its Series A Warrants, (iii)1,750,000 shares of Common Stock underlying
its Series B Warrants, or (iv) 1,600,000 shares of Common Stock underlying
an option to purchase such shares because each of these securities held by
the stockholder contains a restriction on conversion or exercise, as the
case may be, limiting such holder’s ability to convert or exercise to the
extent that such conversion or exercise would cause the beneficial
ownership of the holder, together with its affiliates, to exceed 9.99% of
the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving
effect to the issuance of shares of Common Stock as a result of a
conversion or exercise. The stockholder may waive this limitation upon 61
days’ notice to the Company. As of January 30, 2009, however,
the Company has not received any such
notice.
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CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Share
Exchange Agreement
On
September 9, 2008, in a share exchange transaction, we acquired a solar energy
business based in California that specializes in solar integration, by executing
the Exchange Agreement by and among the Company, Premier Power California, and
the PPG Owners.
Under the
Exchange Agreement, on the Closing Date, we acquired all of the outstanding
shares of Premier Power California through the issuance of 24,218,750 restricted
shares of our common stock to the PPG Owners. Immediately prior to the Share
Exchange, we had 1,800,000 shares of common stock outstanding, after taking
account of our cancellation of 25,448,000 shares of our common stock held by
Vision Opportunity Master Fund, which cancellation occurred concurrently with
the Share Exchange. 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 the Premier Power Group,
which became our principal business.
Related
Party Transactions of Premier Power Group
Set forth
below are the related party transactions since January 1, 2007 between Premier
Power California’s stockholders, officers and/or directors, and Premier Power
California.
On July
11, 2008, Dean Marks transferred 18% of his 85% holdings of shares of common
stock in Premier Power California to Miguel de Anquin. Following this transfer,
Dean Marks and Miguel de Anquin held 67% and 33%, respectively, of the shares of
common stock in Premier Power California.
On August
27, 2008, Bjorn Persson and Juan Ostiz each exchanged 100% of their interests in
Premier Power Spain for shares of common stock in Premier Power California. On
September 1, 2008, Dean Marks and Miguel de Anquin each exchanged 100% of their
interests in Premier Power Spain and Bright Future for shares of common stock in
Premier Power California. Following these transfers, Dean Marks, Miguel de
Anquin, Bjorn Persson, and Juan Ostiz held approximately 54.1%, 30.7%, 12.6%,
and 2.6%, respectively of the shares of common stock in Premier Power
California, and Premier Power Spain and Bright Future became wholly owned
subsidiaries of Premier Power California.
Related
Party Transactions of Premier Power
Set forth
below are the Company’s related party transactions since January 1,
2007:
Concurrently
with the closing of the Share Exchange and pursuant to a purchase and sale
agreement, we sold all of the outstanding membership interests of our wholly
owned subsidiary, Harry’s Trucking, LLC, a California limited liability company,
to Haris Tajyar and Omar Tajyar in full satisfaction of related party cash
advances and their indemnity with respect to the Company's prior business
operations.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
The
following information describes our capital stock and provisions of our
certificate of incorporation and our bylaws, all as in effect upon the closing
of the Share Exchange. This description is only a summary. The reader should
also refer to our certificate of incorporation and bylaws that have been
incorporated by reference or filed with the SEC as exhibits.
General
Our
authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock, par
value $0.0001 per share, and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value
$0.0001 per share, of which 5,000,000 is designated as Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”).
Common
Stock
Holders
of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted
to a vote of the stockholders, including the election of directors. Generally,
all matters to be voted on by stockholders must be approved by a majority of the
votes entitled to be cast by all shares of our common stock that are present in
person or represented by proxy. Holders of our common stock representing fifty
percent (50%) of our capital stock issued, outstanding, and entitled to vote,
represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any
meeting of our stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of our
outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate
changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to our certificate of
incorporation. Our certificate of incorporation does not provide for cumulative
voting in the election of directors.
The
holders of shares of our common stock will be entitled to such cash dividends as
may be declared from time to time by our board of directors from funds available
therefore.
Upon
liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the holders of shares of our common
stock will be entitled to receive pro rata all assets available for distribution
to such holders after distribution of assets to the holders of Series A
Preferred.
In the
event of any merger or consolidation with or into another company in connection
with which shares of our common stock are converted into or exchangeable for
shares of stock, other securities, or property (including cash), all holders of
our common stock will be entitled to receive the same kind and amount of shares
of stock and other securities and property (including cash).
Holders
of our common stock have no pre-emptive rights and no conversion rights, and
there are no redemption provisions applicable to our common stock.
Series
A Convertible Preferred Stock
The
following is a summary of the preferences and rights contained in the
Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations (the “Series A
Certificate”) of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred”)
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Series A Certificate, which
is attached as Exhibit 3.5 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 11,
2008.
Voting
Rights
Except
as otherwise provided in the Series A Certificate or by law, each holder of
shares of Series A Preferred shall have no voting rights. As long as any shares
of Series A Preferred are outstanding, however, the Company shall not, without
the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the then outstanding shares
of the Series A Preferred, (a) alter or change adversely the powers,
preferences, or rights given to the Series A Preferred or alter or amend the
Series A Certificate, (b) authorize or create any class of stock ranking as to
dividends, redemption or distribution of assets upon a Liquidation (as defined
in Section 5 of the Series A Certificate) senior to or otherwise
pari
passu
with the Series
A Preferred, (c) amend its certificate of incorporation or other charter
documents in any manner that adversely affects any rights of the holders of
Series A Preferred, (d) increase the number of authorized shares of Series A
Preferred, or (e) enter into any agreement with respect to any of the
foregoing.
Conversion
Rights
Conversion
at the Holder’s Option
Each
share of Series A Preferred is convertible at any time and from time to time
after the issue date at the holder’s option into shares of the Company’s common
stock (subject to beneficial ownership limitations as set forth in Section
6(c) of the Series A Certificate) determined by dividing the Stated Value of
such share of Series A Preferred by the Conversion Price (each as defined
below).
Stated
Value
. Each share of Series A Preferred shall have a stated
value equal to $2.00.
Conversion
Price
. The conversion price for the Series A Preferred
shall equal $2.00, subject to adjustment as provided in the Series A
Certificate.
Automatic
Conversion
Upon a
Qualified Public Offering (as defined below) all outstanding shares of Series A
Preferred plus all accrued but unpaid dividends shall automatically be converted
into shares of the Company’s common stock at the Conversion Price, subject to
Section 6(c) of the Series A Certificate.
“Qualified
Public Offering” means (i) a firm-commitment underwritten public offering for
gross proceeds of not less than $25,000,000 and a public offering price of not
less than $4.00 (subject to adjustment for reverse and forward stock splits,
stock dividends, stock combinations and other similar transactions of the common
stock that occur after the Original Issue Date, as defined below) or (ii) a
listing on any level of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
“Original
Issue Date” means the date of the first issuance of any shares of the Series A
Preferred regardless of the number of transfers of any particular shares of
Series A Preferred and regardless of the number of certificates which may be
issued to evidence such Series A Preferred.
Beneficial
Ownership Limitation
Holders of our Series A Preferred
are restricted from converting their shares of Series A Preferred to Common
Stock if the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to such
conversion would cause the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned
by such holder, together with its affiliates, at such time to exceed 9.99% of
the then issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock; provided, however, that
such holder may waive this limitation upon 61 days’ notice to the
Company. As of January 30, 2009, however, the Company has not
received any such notice.
Adjustment
for Stock Dividends and Stock Splits
If the
Company, at any time while Series A Preferred is outstanding: (A) pays a stock
dividend or otherwise makes a distribution or distributions payable in shares of
common stock on shares of common stock or any other Common Stock Equivalents (as
defined in Section 1 of the Series A Certificate, and, which, for avoidance of
doubt, shall not include any shares of common stock issued by the Company upon
conversion of, or payment of a dividend on, Series A Preferred); (B) subdivides
outstanding shares of common stock into a larger number of shares; (C) combines
(including by way of a reverse stock split) outstanding shares of common stock
into a smaller number of shares; or (D) issues, in the event of a
reclassification of shares of the common stock, any shares of capital stock of
the Company, then the Conversion Price shall be multiplied by a fraction of
which the numerator shall be the number of shares of common stock (excluding any
treasury shares of the Company) outstanding immediately before such event and of
which the denominator shall be the number of shares of common stock outstanding
immediately after such event.
Adjustment
for Subsequent Equity Sales
If, at
any time while Series A Preferred is outstanding, the Company or any of its
subsidiaries sells or grants any option to purchase or sells or grants any right
to reprice its securities, or otherwise disposes of or issues (or announces any
sale, grant or any option to purchase or other disposition) any common stock or
Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in Section 1 of the Series A Certificate)
entitling any person to acquire shares of common stock at an effective price per
share that is lower than the then Conversion Price (such lower price, the “Base
Conversion Price” and such issuances collectively, a “Dilutive Issuance”) (if
the holder of the common stock or Common Stock Equivalents so issued shall at
any time, whether by operation of purchase price adjustments, reset provisions,
floating conversion, exercise or exchange prices or otherwise, or due to
warrants, options or rights per share which are issued in connection with such
issuance, be entitled to receive shares of common stock at an effective price
per share that is lower than the Conversion Price, such issuance shall be deemed
to have occurred for less than the Conversion Price on such date of the Dilutive
Issuance), then (i) as to any Dilutive Issuances that occur on or before the 24
month anniversary of the Original Issue Date (as defined above, and the
Conversion Price shall be reduced to equal the Base Conversion Price and (ii) as
to any Dilutive Issuances that occur after the 24 month anniversary of the
Original Issue Date and until Series A Preferred is no longer outstanding, the
Conversion Price shall be reduced by multiplying the Conversion Price by a
fraction, the numerator of which is the number of shares of common stock issued
and outstanding immediately prior to the Dilutive Issuance plus the number of
shares of common stock which the offering price for such Dilutive Issuance would
purchase at the then Conversion Price, and the denominator of which shall be the
sum of the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the Dilutive Issuance plus the number of shares of common stock so
issued or issuable in connection with the Dilutive Issuance. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, no adjustment will be made under this Section 7(b) in respect of an
Exempt Issuance (as defined in Section 1 of the Series A Certificate). If the
Company enters into a Variable Rate Transaction (as defined in Section 4.12(b)
of the Purchase Agreement), despite the prohibition set forth in the Purchase
Agreement, the Company shall be deemed to have issued common stock or Common
Stock Equivalents at the lowest possible conversion price at which such
securities may be converted or exercised. The Company shall notify the holders
in writing, no later than the business day following the issuance of any common
stock or Common Stock Equivalents subject to this Section 7(b), indicating
therein the applicable issuance price, or applicable reset price, exchange
price, conversion price and other pricing terms.
Adjustment
for Subsequent Rights Offerings
If the
Company, at any time while the Series A Preferred is outstanding, shall issue
rights, options or warrants to all holders of common stock (and not to holders)
entitling them to subscribe for or purchase shares of common stock at a price
per share that is lower than the VWAP (defined in Section 1 of the Series A
Certificate) on the record date referenced below, then the Conversion Price
shall be multiplied by a fraction of which the denominator shall be the number
of shares of the common stock outstanding on the date of issuance of such rights
or warrants plus the number of additional shares of common stock offered for
subscription or purchase, and of which the numerator shall be the number of
shares of the common stock outstanding on the date of issuance of such rights or
warrants plus the number of shares which the aggregate offering price of the
total number of shares so offered (assuming delivery to the Company in full of
all consideration payable upon exercise of such rights, options or warrants)
would purchase at such VWAP. Such adjustment shall be made whenever such rights
or warrants are issued, and shall become effective immediately after the record
date for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive such rights,
options or warrants.
Adjustment
for Pro Rata Distributions
If the
Company, at any time while the Series A Preferred is outstanding, distributes to
all holders of common stock (and not to holders) evidences of its indebtedness
or assets (including cash and cash dividends) or rights or warrants to subscribe
for or purchase any security (other than common stock, which shall be subject to
Section 7(b)), then in each such case the Conversion Price shall be adjusted by
multiplying such Conversion Price in effect immediately prior to the record date
fixed for determination of stockholders entitled to receive such distribution by
a fraction of which the denominator shall be the VWAP determined as of the
record date mentioned above, and of which the numerator shall be such VWAP on
such record date less the then fair market value at such record date of the
portion of such assets, evidence of indebtedness or rights or warrants so
distributed applicable to one outstanding share of the common stock as
determined by the board of directors of the Company in good faith. In either
case the adjustments shall be described in a statement delivered to the holders
describing the portion of assets or evidences of indebtedness so distributed or
such subscription rights applicable to one share of common stock. Such
adjustment shall be made whenever any such distribution is made and shall become
effective immediately after the record date mentioned above.
Adjustment
for Fundamental Transactions
If, at
any time while the Series A Preferred is outstanding, (A) the Company effects
any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another person, (B) the
Company effects any sale of all or substantially all of its assets in one
transaction or a series of related transactions, (C) any tender offer or
exchange offer (whether by the Company or another person) is completed pursuant
to which holders of common stock are permitted to tender or exchange their
shares for other securities, cash or property, or (D) the Company effects any
reclassification of the common stock or any compulsory share exchange pursuant
to which the common stock is effectively converted into or exchanged for other
securities, cash or property (in any such case, a “Fundamental Transaction”),
then, upon any subsequent conversion of Series A Preferred, the holders shall
have the right to receive, for each Conversion Share (as defined in Section 1 of
the Series A Certificate) that would have been issuable upon such conversion
immediately prior to the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction, the same
kind and amount of securities, cash or property as it would have been entitled
to receive upon the occurrence of such Fundamental Transaction if it had been,
immediately prior to such Fundamental Transaction, the holder of one share of
common stock (the “Alternate Consideration”). For purposes of any such
conversion, the determination of the Conversion Price shall be appropriately
adjusted to apply to such Alternate Consideration based on the amount of
Alternate Consideration issuable in respect of one share of common stock in such
Fundamental Transaction, and the Company shall apportion the Conversion Price
among the Alternate Consideration in a reasonable manner reflecting the relative
value of any different components of the Alternate Consideration. If holders of
common stock are given any choice as to the securities, cash or property to be
received in a Fundamental Transaction, then the holders shall be given the same
choice as to the Alternate Consideration it receives upon any conversion of
Series A Preferred following such Fundamental Transaction. To the extent
necessary to effectuate the foregoing provisions, any successor to the
Corporation or surviving entity in such Fundamental Transaction shall file a new
Certificate of Designation with the same terms and conditions and issue to the
Holders new preferred stock consistent with the foregoing provisions and
evidencing the holders’ right to convert such preferred stock into Alternate
Consideration. The terms of any agreement pursuant to which a Fundamental
Transaction is effected shall include terms requiring any such successor or
surviving entity to comply with the provisions of this Section 7(e) and insuring
that Series A Preferred (or any such replacement security) will be similarly
adjusted upon any subsequent transaction analogous to a Fundamental
Transaction.
Series
A Warrants and Series B Warrants
In
connection with the Financing more fully described above under Item 1.01 above,
we issued to one accredited investor Series A Warrants and Series B
Warrants to purchase 1,750,000 and 1,750,000 shares of our common stock,
respectively (subject to beneficial ownership limitations). The Series A
Warrants and Series B Warrants are exercisable for four years from the date of
issuance at an exercise price of $2.50 and $3.00 per share, respectively. The
Series A Warrants and Series B Warrants contain a cashless exercise provision
that such holders may utilize after one year from issuance of such warrant if
there is no effective registration statement registering, or no prospectus
available for the resale of, the shares underlying the warrants.
The
Company has the right to call for cancellation each outstanding Series A Warrant
or Series B Warrant upon the occurrence of each of the following:
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(i)
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the volume weighted average price
for each of 30 consecutive trading days (the “Measurement Period,”
which 30 consecutive trading day period shall not have commenced until
after the issue date of the respective warrant) exceeds 200% of the
applicable then-effective exercise
price,
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(ii)
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the average daily volume for such
Measurement Period exceeds 50,000 shares per trading day (adjusted for any
stock splits etc.),
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(iii)
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a registration statement is
effective for the resale of all of the shares of Common Stock underlying
the applicable warrant, and
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(iv)
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the holder of the applicable
warrant is not in possession of any information that constitutes, or might
constitute, material non-public information which was provided by the
Company
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Holders of the Series A Warrants and
Series B Warrants are restricted from exercising such warrants if the number of
shares of Common Stock to be issued pursuant to such exercise would cause the
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by such holder, together
with its affiliates, at such time to exceed 9.99% of the then issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock; provided, however, that such holder may
waive this limitation upon 61 days’ notice to the Company. As of
January 30, 2009, however, the Company has not received any such notice.
Registration
Rights
We
agreed to undertake the filing of this prospectus and related
registration statement to register for resale 120% of the following: (i)
3,500,000 shares of common stock that may be issued upon the conversion of the
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, (ii) 1,750,000 shares of common stock that
may be issued upon the exercise of the Series A Warrants, (iii) 1,750,000 shares
of common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of the Series B
Warrants, (iv) 1,580,598 shares of common stock issued to Genesis Capital
Advisors, LLC, which were issued as part of the Share Exchange, (v) 1,600,000
shares of common stock, and (vi) 1,600,000 share of common stock underlying an
option to purchase such shares. In the event that the registration statement is
not declared effective by the SEC within 180 calendar days following the closing
of the Financing (or, in the event of a “full review” of the registration
statement by the SEC, 240 calendar days after such closing) (the “Required
Effective Date”), then we will be required to issue additional shares of Common
Stock (the “Late Registration Shares”) to the investor in our September 9, 2008
Financing in an amount equal to 1% of the total shares of Common Stock into
which the total number of shares of Series A Preferred then held by such
investor is convertible for each 30 calendar day period until the registration
statement is declared effective by the SEC, provided, however, that in no event
shall the Late Registration Shares, if any, exceed in the aggregate, 12% of such
shares purchased.
Registration
of these shares of Common Stock upon exercise of these registration rights would
result in the holders being able to trade these shares without restriction under
the Securities Act once the applicable registration statement is declared
effective. We will pay all registration expenses related to any
registration.
Market
Price of and Dividends on Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters
On
January 3, 2008, our shares of common stock commenced trading on the
Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (the “OTCBB”) under the symbol “HARY.” On
September 8, 2008, in connection with our name change that went effective
September 5, 2008, our symbol changed to “PPRW.”
The
following table sets forth the high and low bid information for our common stock
for each quarter within our last two fiscal years and subsequent interim
periods, as reported by the OTC Bulletin Board. The bid prices reflect
inter-dealer quotations, do not include retail markups, markdowns, or
commissions, and do not necessarily reflect actual transactions.
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Low
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High
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2008
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Quarter
ended December 31, 2008
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$
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2.25
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$
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5.05
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Quarter
ended September 30, 2008*
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4.05
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5.90
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Quarter
ended June 30, 2008
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*
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*
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Quarter
ended March 31, 2008
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*
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*
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2007
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Quarter
ended December 31, 2007
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$
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*
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$
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*
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Quarter
ended September 30, 2007
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*
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*
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Quarter
ended June 30, 2007
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*
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*
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Quarter
ended March 31, 2007
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*
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*
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2006
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Quarter
ended December 31, 2006
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$
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*
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$
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*
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Quarter
ended September 30, 2006
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*
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*
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Quarter
ended June 30, 2006
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*
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*
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Quarter
ended March 31, 2006
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*
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*
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* Our
Common Stock had no active trading market until September 15, 2008.
The
last reported closing sales price for shares of our common stock was $4.15 per
share on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board on January 30,
2009.
Holders
As of
January 16, 2009, we had approximately 46 stockholders of record of our
common stock based upon the stockholder list provided by our transfer
agent.
Transfer
Agent
Our
transfer agent is Computershare located at 350 Indiana Street, Suite 800,
Golden, Colorado, and their telephone number is (303) 262-0600.
Dividends
We have
never paid cash dividends on our common stock. We intend to keep future
earnings, if any, to finance the expansion of our business, and we do not
anticipate that any cash dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. Our
future payment of dividends will depend on our earnings, capital requirements,
expansion plans, financial condition and other relevant factors that our board
of directors may deem relevant. Our retained earnings deficit and our loan with
Guaranty Bank currently limits our ability to pay dividends.
CHANGES
IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There are
not and have not been any disagreements between us and our accountants on any
matter of accounting principles, practices, or financial statement disclosure
during our two most recent fiscal years and subsequent interim
period.
DISCLOSURE
OF COMMISSION POSITION OF INDEMNIFICATION
FOR
SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Section 145
of the Delaware General Corporation Law authorizes a court to award, or a
corporation’s board of directors to grant, indemnity to directors and officers
in terms sufficiently broad to permit indemnification for liabilities, including
reimbursement for expenses incurred, arising under the Securities Act. Pursuant
to the provisions of Section 145, a corporation may indemnify its directors,
officers, employees, and agents as follows:
“(a) A
corporation shall have power to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action,
suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
(other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the
fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the
corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys'
fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if the
person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be
in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to
any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the
person's conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding
by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or
its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did
not act in good faith and in a manner which the person reasonably believed to be
in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to
any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that the
person's conduct was unlawful.
(b) A
corporation shall have power to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or
suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by
reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or
agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation
as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys'
fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the
defense or settlement of such action or suit if the person acted in good faith
and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the
best interests of the corporation and except that no indemnification shall be
made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have
been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that
the Court of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought
shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but
in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and
reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery
or such other court shall deem proper.
(c) To
the extent that a present or former director or officer of a corporation has
been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or
proceeding referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, or in defense
of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against
expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such
person in connection therewith.
(d) Any
indemnification under subsections (a) and (b) of this section (unless ordered by
a court) shall be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific
case upon a determination that indemnification of the present or former
director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances because the
person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in subsections (a)
and (b) of this section. Such determination shall be made, with respect to a
person who is a director or officer at the time of such determination, (1) by a
majority vote of the directors who are not parties to such action, suit or
proceeding, even though less than a quorum, or (2) by a committee of such
directors designated by majority vote of such directors, even though less than a
quorum, or (3) if there are no such directors, or if such directors so direct,
by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (4) by the
stockholders.
(e)
Expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred by an officer or director in
defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or
proceeding may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of
such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf
of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be
determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation
as authorized in this section. Such expenses (including attorneys' fees)
incurred by former directors and officers or other employees and agents may be
so paid upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the corporation deems
appropriate.
(f) The
indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to,
the other subsections of this section shall not be deemed exclusive of any other
rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be
entitled under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested
directors or otherwise, both as to action in such person's official capacity and
as to action in another capacity while holding such office.
(g) A
corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any
person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation,
or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer,
employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or
other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person and incurred
by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person's status as
such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such
person against such liability under this section.
(h) For
purposes of this section, references to "the corporation" shall include, in
addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation (including
any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which,
if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and authority to
indemnify its directors, officers, and employees or agents, so that any person
who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such constituent
corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent corporation
as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under
this section with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as such
person would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate
existence had continued.
(i) For
purposes of this section, references to "other enterprises" shall include
employee benefit plans; references to "fines" shall include any excise taxes
assessed on a person with respect to any employee benefit plan; and references
to "serving at the request of the corporation" shall include any service as a
director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation which imposes duties on,
or involves services by, such director, officer, employee or agent with respect
to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who
acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in the
interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall
be deemed to have acted in a manner "not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation" as referred to in this section.
(j) The
indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to,
this section shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified,
continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or
agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators
of such a person.
(k) The
Court of Chancery is hereby vested with exclusive jurisdiction to hear and
determine all actions for advancement of expenses or indemnification brought
under this section or under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or
disinterested directors, or otherwise. The Court of Chancery may summarily
determine a corporation's obligation to advance expenses (including attorneys'
fees).”
Charter
Provisions and Other Arrangements of the Registrant
We have
adopted the following indemnification provisions in our certificate of
incorporation for our officers and directors:
“The
corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by the provisions of 145 of
the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as the same may be amended
and supplemented, indemnify any and all persons whom it shall have power to
indemnify under said section from and against any and all of the expenses,
liabilities, or other matters referred to in or covered by said section, and the
indemnification provided for herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other
rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any Bylaw, agreement,
vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action
in such person's official capacity and as to action in another capacity while
holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a
director, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the
heirs, executors, and administrators of such person.”
We also
have a $2,000,000 director’s and officer’s liability insurance
policy.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”) may be permitted to directors, officers, or
persons controlling the Company pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or
otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and
is therefore unenforceable.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Premier
Power Renewable Energy, Inc. is subject to the reporting requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Reports filed
with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act, including proxy statements, annual
and quarterly reports, and other reports filed by the Company can be inspected
and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at the
Headquarters Office, 100 F. Street N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. The
reader may obtain information on the operation of the public reference room by
calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The reader can request copies of these
documents upon payment of a duplicating fee by writing to the SEC. The Company’s
filings are also available on the SEC’s internet site at http://www.sec.gov.
Premier Power Renewable Energy,
Inc.
Index to
Combined/Consolidated Financial Statements
Contents
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Pages
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Independent
Auditor’s Report
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F-2
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Combined/Consolidated
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and September 30, 2008
(unaudited)
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F-3
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Combined/Consolidated
Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
(unaudited)
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F-4
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Combined/Consolidated
Statements of Shareholders’/Members’ Equity for the Years Ended December
31, 2007 and 2006 and the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
(unaudited)
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F-5
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Combined/Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2007 and 2006
and the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and 2007
(unaudited)
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F-6
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Notes
to the Combined/Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
and 2007 (unaudited)
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F-7
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INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR’S REPORT
To the
Members and Shareholders of Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.
We
have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Premier Power Renewable
Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the related
combined statements of operations, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash
flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We
conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in
the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration of internal
control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that
are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financing
reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
As
described in Note 14, the Company has restated its previously issued financial
statements for the years ended December 31, 2007 and
2006.
In our
opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Premier Power Renewable Energy,
Inc. as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/
Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP
Certified
Public Accountants
Sacramento,
California
June
3, 2008
(January 9,
2009 as to Note 13
and January
26
, 2009 as to Note 14)
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
COMBINED/CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
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(Unaudited)
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As Of
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As Of
|
|
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December 31,
2007
|
|
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December 31,
2006
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|
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September 30,
2008
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ASSETS
|
|
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Current
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
1,278,651
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|
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$
|
934,853
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$
|
5,446,853
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Accounts
receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
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|
|
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|
|
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of
$10,000
|
|
|
2,437,851
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|
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1,225,297
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|
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7,730,325
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Due
from shareholders
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|
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23,458
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|
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|
―
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―
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Cost
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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on
uncompleted contracts
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|
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37,245
|
|
|
|
153,087
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|
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640,833
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Inventory,
net
|
|
|
1,417,338
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|
|
|
496,454
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|
|
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6,936,339
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|
Deferred
income taxes (1)
|
|
|
―
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|
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|
―
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|
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524,466
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|
Prepaid
expenses and other current assets
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|
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69,332
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|
|
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155,604
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|
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43,990
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|
Total
current assets (1)
|
|
|
5,263,875
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|
|
|
2,965,295
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|
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21,322,806
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Property
and equipment, net
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|
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314,166
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|
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|
208,494
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|
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|
388,216
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Intangible
assets
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|
|
―
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―
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1,110,001
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Goodwill
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|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
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483,496
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|
Total
assets (1)
|
|
$
|
5,578,041
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|
|
$
|
3,173,789
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|
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$
|
23,304,519
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|
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LIABILITIES
AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current
liabilities:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Accounts
payable
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|
$
|
2,611,162
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|
|
$
|
1,179,777
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|
|
$
|
5,035,378
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|
Accrued
liabilities
|
|
|
527,550
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|
|
|
339,230
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|
|
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1,286,443
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Deferred
income taxes (1)
|
|
|
31,152
|
|
|
|
11,680
|
|
|
|
396,725
|
|
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
uncompleted contracts
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|
|
1,451,637
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|
|
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1,223,126
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|
|
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6,775,344
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|
Borrowings,
current
|
|
|
58,165
|
|
|
|
32,936
|
|
|
|
1,316,720
|
|
Total
current liabilities (1)
|
|
|
4,679,666
|
|
|
|
2,786,749
|
|
|
|
14,810,610
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|
Borrowings,
non-current
|
|
|
183,223
|
|
|
|
70,655
|
|
|
|
186,906
|
|
Deferred
income taxes (1)
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
288,352
|
|
Total
liabilities (1)
|
|
|
4,862,889
|
|
|
|
2,857,404
|
|
|
|
15,285,868
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
and contingencies (Note 9)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority
interest
|
|
|
1,650
|
|
|
|
18,197
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders'
equity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Series
A Convertible preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share;
5,000,000 shares designated of 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock
authorized; 3,500,000, 0, and 0 shares issued and outstanding at
September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
350
|
|
Common
stock, par $.0001 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 26,018,750,
21,159,491, and 21,159,491 shares issued and outstanding at September
30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively
(1)
|
|
|
2,116
|
|
|
|
2,116
|
|
|
|
2,602
|
|
Additional
paid-in-capital (1)
|
|
|
1,408
|
|
|
|
1,408
|
|
|
|
7,650,956
|
|
Retained
earnings (1)
|
|
|
700,913
|
|
|
|
293,814
|
|
|
|
412,773
|
|
Accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss)
|
|
|
9,065
|
|
|
|
850
|
|
|
|
(48,030
|
)
|
Total
shareholders' equity (1)
|
|
|
713,502
|
|
|
|
298,188
|
|
|
|
8,018,651
|
|
Total
liabilities and shareholders' equity (1)
|
|
$
|
5,578,041
|
|
|
$
|
3,173,789
|
|
|
$
|
23,304,519
|
|
(1) As restated. See Note
14.
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
COMBINED/CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended
|
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
2007
|
|
|
December 31,
2006
|
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
sales
|
|
$
|
16,685,690
|
|
|
$
|
9,933,345
|
|
|
$
|
27,224,925
|
|
|
$
|
13,310,421
|
|
Cost
of sales
|
|
|
(12,440,839
|
)
|
|
|
(7,529,362
|
)
|
|
|
(23,502,924
|
)
|
|
|
(9,822,046
|
)
|
Gross
profit
|
|
|
4,244,851
|
|
|
|
2,403,983
|
|
|
|
3,722,001
|
|
|
|
3,488,375
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales
and marketing
|
|
|
1,493,890
|
|
|
|
935,228
|
|
|
|
1,571,826
|
|
|
|
975,229
|
|
Administrative
expense
|
|
|
1,877,888
|
|
|
|
1,245,791
|
|
|
|
1,427,653
|
|
|
|
1,363,301
|
|
Total
operating expenses
|
|
|
3,371,778
|
|
|
|
2,181,019
|
|
|
|
2,999,479
|
|
|
|
2,338,530
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
income
|
|
|
873,073
|
|
|
|
222,964
|
|
|
|
722,522
|
|
|
|
1,149,845
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
expense
|
|
|
(26,222
|
)
|
|
|
(7,826
|
)
|
|
|
(55,957
|
)
|
|
|
(15,201
|
)
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
20,340
|
|
|
|
10,997
|
|
|
|
21,867
|
|
|
|
15,587
|
|
Total
other income (expense)
|
|
|
(5,882
|
)
|
|
|
3,171
|
|
|
|
(34,090
|
)
|
|
|
386
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
before income taxes
|
|
|
867,191
|
|
|
|
226,135
|
|
|
|
688,432
|
|
|
|
1,150,231
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax expense (benefit) (1)
|
|
|
39,873
|
|
|
|
(4,304
|
)
|
|
|
(148,428
|
)
|
|
|
11,111
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income before minority interest
(1)
|
|
|
827,318
|
|
|
|
230,439
|
|
|
|
836,860
|
|
|
|
1,139,120
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority
interest
|
|
|
16,547
|
|
|
|
(15,869
|
)
|
|
|
(224,315
|
)
|
|
|
(11,573
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
(1)
|
|
$
|
843,865
|
|
|
$
|
214,570
|
|
|
$
|
612,545
|
|
|
$
|
1,127,547
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
(1)
|
|
$
|
.04
|
|
|
$
|
.01
|
|
|
$
|
.03
|
|
|
$
|
.05
|
|
Diluted
(1)
|
|
$
|
.04
|
|
|
$
|
.01
|
|
|
$
|
.03
|
|
|
$
|
.05
|
|
Weighted
average shares outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
(1)
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
19,519,386
|
|
|
|
21,533,243
|
|
|
|
21,159,491
|
|
Diluted
(1)
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
19,519,386
|
|
|
|
21,802,474
|
|
|
|
21,159,491
|
|
(1) As restated. See Note
14.
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
COMBINED/CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock
|
|
|
Preferred Stock
|
|
|
Paid In
|
|
|
Retained
|
|
|
Comprehensive
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Earnings
|
|
|
Income
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
December 31, 2005
(1)
|
|
|
17,975,283
|
|
|
$
|
100
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
205,641
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
205,741
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
214,570
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
214,570
|
|
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
850
|
|
|
|
850
|
|
Comprehensive
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
215,420
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(126,397
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(126,397
|
)
|
Issuance
of shares
(1)
|
|
|
3,184,168
|
|
|
|
2,016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,408
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,424
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
December 31, 2006
(1)
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
2,116
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,408
|
|
|
|
293,814
|
|
|
|
850
|
|
|
|
298,188
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
843,865
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
843,865
|
|
Foreign
currency translation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,215
|
|
|
|
8,215
|
|
Comprehensive
income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
852,080
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(436,766
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(436,766
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
December 31, 2007
(1)
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
2,116
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,408
|
|
|
|
700,913
|
|
|
|
9,065
|
|
|
|
713,502
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income (unaudited)
(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
612,545
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
612,545
|
|
Foreign
currency translation adjustment (unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(57,095
|
)
|
|
|
(57,095
|
)
|
Comprehensive
income (unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
555,450
|
|
Issuance
of shares to purchase minority interest (unaudited)
|
|
|
3,059,299
|
|
|
|
306
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,488,928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,489,234
|
|
Shares
issued in connection with reverse acquisition (unaudited)
(1)
|
|
|
1,800,000
|
|
|
|
180
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
664,009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
664,189
|
|
Issuance
of Series A and Series B warrants (unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,793,987
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,793,987
|
|
Issuance
of Series A convertible preferred stock (unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,500,000
|
|
|
|
350
|
|
|
|
3,253,939
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,254,289
|
|
Distributions
(unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(452,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(452,000
|
)
|
Deemed
constructive contribution (distribution) of S-Corp undistributed earnings
(unaudited)
(1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
448,685
|
|
|
|
(448,685
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
September 30, 2008 (unaudited)
(1)
|
|
|
26,018,750
|
|
|
$
|
2,602
|
|
|
|
3,500,000
|
|
|
$
|
350
|
|
|
$
|
7,650,956
|
|
|
$
|
412,773
|
|
|
$
|
(48,030
|
)
|
|
$
|
8,018,651
|
|
(1) As restated. See Note 14.
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
COMBINED/CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended
|
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended
|
|
|
|
December 31,
2007
|
|
|
December 31,
2006
|
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
|
September 30,
2007
|
|
Cash
flows form operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income (1)
|
|
$
|
843,865
|
|
|
$
|
214,570
|
|
|
$
|
612,545
|
|
|
$
|
1,127,547
|
|
Minority
interest
|
|
|
(16,547
|
)
|
|
|
15,869
|
|
|
|
224,315
|
|
|
|
11,573
|
|
Net
Income before minority interest (1)
|
|
|
827,318
|
|
|
|
230,439
|
|
|
|
836,860
|
|
|
|
1,139,120
|
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net income provided by
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(used
in) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation
and amortization
|
|
|
76,435
|
|
|
|
60,146
|
|
|
|
73,286
|
|
|
|
21,029
|
|
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
receivable
|
|
|
(1,212,554
|
)
|
|
|
(704,340
|
)
|
|
|
(5,292,474
|
)
|
|
|
(1,527,422
|
)
|
Cost
and estimated earnings in excess of billings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
uncompleted contracts
|
|
|
115,842
|
|
|
|
(137,255
|
)
|
|
|
(603,588
|
)
|
|
|
(470,814
|
)
|
Inventories
|
|
|
(920,884
|
)
|
|
|
(51,154
|
)
|
|
|
(5,519,001
|
)
|
|
|
(163,328
|
)
|
Prepaid
expenses and other assets
|
|
|
86,272
|
|
|
|
(127,497
|
)
|
|
|
25,342
|
|
|
|
137,903
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
|
1,435,966
|
|
|
|
834,658
|
|
|
|
2,424,216
|
|
|
|
833,218
|
|
Accrued
liabilities
|
|
|
188,320
|
|
|
|
167,117
|
|
|
|
719,288
|
|
|
|
121,473
|
|
Deferred
income taxes
(1)
|
|
|
19,472
|
|
|
|
1,580
|
|
|
|
(203,542
|
)
|
|
|
(5,797
|
)
|
Billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
on
uncompleted contracts
|
|
|
228,511
|
|
|
|
100,110
|
|
|
|
5,323,707
|
|
|
|
(1,067,750
|
)
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) operating activities (1)
|
|
|
844,698
|
|
|
|
373,804
|
|
|
|
(2,215,906
|
)
|
|
|
(982,368
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from investing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition
of property and equipment
|
|
|
(6,692
|
)
|
|
|
(15,888
|
)
|
|
|
(89,833
|
)
|
|
|
(63,841
|
)
|
Proceeds
from sale of property and equipment
|
|
|
10,432
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,480
|
|
|
|
16,957
|
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1)
|
|
|
3,740
|
|
|
|
(15,888
|
)
|
|
|
(84,353
|
)
|
|
|
(46,884
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal
payments of long-term debt
|
|
|
(48,051
|
)
|
|
|
(52,095
|
)
|
|
|
(50,745
|
)
|
|
|
(38,296
|
)
|
Proceeds
from sale of member units
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,752
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from borrowings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,250,000
|
|
|
|
840,098
|
|
Net
(advances) repayments from/to shareholders
|
|
|
(23,458
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,458
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of preferred stock and warrants
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,712,128
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions
|
|
|
(436,766
|
)
|
|
|
(126,397
|
)
|
|
|
(452,000
|
)
|
|
|
(553,116
|
)
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1)
|
|
|
(508,275
|
)
|
|
|
(172,740
|
)
|
|
|
6,482,841
|
|
|
|
248,686
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect
of foreign currency
|
|
|
3,635
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,380
|
)
|
|
|
3,620
|
|
Increase
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
343,798
|
|
|
|
185,176
|
|
|
|
4,168,202
|
|
|
|
(776,946
|
)
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
934,853
|
|
|
|
749,677
|
|
|
|
1,278,651
|
|
|
|
934,853
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$
|
1,278,651
|
|
|
$
|
934,853
|
|
|
$
|
5,446,853
|
|
|
$
|
157,907
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental
cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
paid
|
|
$
|
24,760
|
|
|
$
|
6,566
|
|
|
$
|
16,912
|
|
|
$
|
9,197
|
|
Taxes
paid
|
|
$
|
24,238
|
|
|
$
|
1,651
|
|
|
$
|
55,113
|
|
|
$
|
16,908
|
|
Non-cash
investing and financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of notes to acquire equipment
|
|
$
|
185,846
|
|
|
$
|
53,385
|
|
|
$
|
62,983
|
|
|
$
|
80,098
|
|
Common
stock issued to acquire minority interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,489,234
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) As restated. See Note 14.
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
Notes
To Combined/Consolidated Financial Statements
Information
as of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2007 is
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
|
|
$
|
1,489,234
|
|
Tangible
assets acquired
|
|
$
|
(1,033,603
|
)
|
Amortizing
intangible assets acquired
|
|
$
|
(1,110,001
|
)
|
Liabilities
assumed
|
|
$
|
1,137,866
|
|
Goodwill
for minority interest
|
|
$
|
483,496
|
|
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.
The
following unaudited pro forma information gives effect to the acquisition of the
minority interest as if such had been acquired on January 1, 2006. The pro
forma information is not necessary indicative of what would have occurred had
the acquisition been made on such date, nor is it indicative of future results
of operations. The pro forma amounts give effect to appropriate
adjustments for the fair value of the acquired assets and
liabilities.
|
|
Year Ended December
31,
|
|
|
Nine Months
Ended
|
|
Description
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
Pro forma operating
expenses
|
|
$
|
3,513,190
|
|
|
$
|
2,374,887
|
|
|
$
|
3,038,215
|
|
Pro forma net
income
|
|
$
|
685,906
|
|
|
$
|
36,572
|
|
|
$
|
798,124
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma shares
outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
22,638,152
|
|
|
|
22,638,152
|
|
|
|
23,350,618
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
22,638,152
|
|
|
|
22,638,152
|
|
|
|
24,619,849
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma earnings per
share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
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 100% of their interests for an aggregate
24,218,750 shares of the Parent’s common stock.
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 $1,600,061, $940,440, and $6,318,564 in cash in bank
accounts at December 31, 2007 and 2006 and September 30, 2008, respectively, in
excess of deposit insurance limits.
Concentrations and Credit Risk
- One customer accounted for 15% of the Company’s revenues in 2007, and another
customer accounted for 14% of the Company’s revenues in
2006. For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, no single
customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s revenues. Two customers
accounted for 12% and 14%, respectively, 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%, respectively, of accounts receivable. At December 31,
2006, the Company had one customer that accounted for 20% of accounts
receivable. At September 30, 2008, the Company had two customers that accounted
for 19% and 14%, respectively, of 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 collectability of its accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful
accounts is based on assessments of the collectability 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 December 31, 2007 and 2006 and
September 30, 2008.
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. At December 31, 2006, there
were no long lived assets held in Spain. For the years ended December
31, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded $1,925,238 and $111,974, respectively,
in revenues from 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 $415,622
and $177,838 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. Such 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 was as
follows:
|
|
Year
Ended
December 31, 2007
|
|
|
Year
Ended
December
31, 2006
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at beginning of period
|
|
$
|
58,375
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
172,002
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Warranty
expense
|
|
|
132,533
|
|
|
|
64,326
|
|
|
|
199,482
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less:
Warranty claims
|
|
|
(18,906
|
)
|
|
|
(5,951
|
)
|
|
|
(39,698
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at end of period
|
|
$
|
172,002
|
|
|
$
|
58,375
|
|
|
$
|
331,786
|
|
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
$10,817 and $0, respectively. For the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, the
foreign currency transaction gain (loss) was $0 for each year.
Minority Interest
– The
minority interest reflected in the Balance Sheets and Statement of Operations
represent the 49% shareholdings of the non-controlling shareholders in the
Company’s Spanish operations, Premier Power Spain. Concurrent with
the reverse merger, these shareholdings were converted into shares of the
Company’s stock and no longer reported as a minority interest effective
September 9, 2008.
Earnings for 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.
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. For the years ended
December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded $36,408 and ($4,304) in income
tax expense (benefit) for its U.S. entities. 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.
In
conjunction with the conversion to a C-corporation for tax purposes, the Company
recorded a net deferred tax asset of $485,864
. The
majority of this benefit is attributable to changing the method of
accounting from the cash to accrual basis of accounting for tax
purposes.
Subsequent
to September 8, 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 an income tax benefit
of $556,281. The difference in the level of income tax expense incurred by the
Company and its U.S subsidiaries for the three and nine month periods ended
September 30, 2008 is primarily a function of the change in tax status.
Additionally, in
conjunction with the acquisition of the Spain minority interest, the Company
recorded a deferred tax liability of $333,000 resulting in an offsetting
increase to goodwill.
Premier
Power Spain is organized under the laws of Spain and is subject to federal and
provincial taxes. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, Premier Power
Spain recorded income tax expense of $3,465 and $0, respectively. For the nine
months ended September 31, 2008 and 2007, Premier Power Spain recorded income
tax expense of $393,179 and $0, respectively.
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.
For
the nine months ended September 30, 2008, income tax expense has
been restated to properly account for the change to a C-corporation
for
the U.S. subsidiaries
. This change
was
primarily responsible for an
income tax benefit of $148,428
recorded
for the nine months ended September 30, 2008
.
The
following unaudited pro forma information gives effect as if Premier Power
California and Bright Future previously operated
as C-corporations. The pro forma data below shows the estimated effect
of income taxes on net income and earnings per share for periods prior to
becoming a taxable corporation.
|
|
For the Year Ended
December 31,
|
|
|
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro
Forma Disclosures
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
before income taxes and minority interest
|
|
$
|
867,191
|
|
|
$
|
226,135
|
|
|
$
|
688,432
|
|
|
$
|
1,150,231
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax expense
|
|
$
|
343,767
|
|
|
$
|
83,878
|
|
|
$
|
193,601
|
|
|
$
|
263,601
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income
|
|
$
|
523,424
|
|
|
$
|
142,257
|
|
|
$
|
494,831
|
|
|
$
|
886,630
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.04
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.01
|
|
|
$
|
0.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.04
|
|
Intangibles
consist of amortizing intangibles and goodwill. At December 31, 2007 and 2006,
the Company held no intangible assets. At September 30, 2008, such
amounts were as follows:
|
|
September 30, 2008
|
|
Amortizing
Intangibles
|
|
|
|
|
Trademark
|
|
$
|
878,018
|
|
Employee
Contract
|
|
|
179,527
|
|
Backlog
|
|
|
52,456
|
|
Subtotal
|
|
$
|
1,110,001
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
483,496
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
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.
5.
|
PROPERTY
AND EQUIPMENT
|
Property
and equipment consists of the following:
|
|
December 31,
2006
|
|
|
December 31,
2007
|
|
|
September 30,
2008
|
|
Equipment
|
|
$
|
117,764
|
|
|
$
|
138,151
|
|
|
$
|
124,492
|
|
Furniture and
computers
|
|
|
6,532
|
|
|
|
12,352
|
|
|
|
47,821
|
|
Vehicles
|
|
|
199,388
|
|
|
|
338,663
|
|
|
|
464,189
|
|
|
|
|
323,504
|
|
|
|
489,166
|
|
|
|
636,502
|
|
Less: Accumulated
depreciation
|
|
|
(115,010
|
)
|
|
|
(175,000
|
)
|
|
|
(248,286
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
208,494
|
|
|
$
|
314,166
|
|
|
$
|
388,216
|
|
Depreciation
expense was $76,435 and $60,146 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and $73,286 and $21,029 for the nine months ended September 30,
2008 and September 30, 2007, respectively.
Accrued
liabilities consisted of the following:
|
|
December
31, 2006
|
|
|
December
31, 2007
|
|
|
September
30, 2008
|
|
Payroll
|
|
$
|
151,125
|
|
|
$
|
215,434
|
|
|
$
|
274,437
|
|
Warranty
reserve
|
|
|
58,375
|
|
|
|
172,002
|
|
|
|
331,786
|
|
401K
plan
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
12,000
|
|
Taxes
|
|
|
37,242
|
|
|
|
24,020
|
|
|
|
584,292
|
|
Workers
compensation insurance
|
|
|
36,000
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Other
operational accruals
|
|
|
16,488
|
|
|
|
36,094
|
|
|
|
83,928
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
339,230
|
|
|
$
|
527,550
|
|
|
$
|
1,286,443
|
|
Borrowings
consist of notes payable and lines of credit.
Notes
Payable
At
December 31, 2007 and 2006 and September 30, 2008, notes payable were $241,388,
$103,591, and $253,626, respectively. 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 December 31, 2007
are as follows:
2008
|
|
$
|
58,165
|
|
2009
|
|
|
54,657
|
|
2010
|
|
|
46,685
|
|
2011
|
|
|
42,566
|
|
2012
|
|
|
28,500
|
|
2013
|
|
|
55,508
|
|
2014
|
|
|
5,307
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
241,388
|
|
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 December 31, 2007 and 2006 and September 30, 2008.
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 holders of Series A Stock
have no voting rights except with regards to certain corporate events, enjoys a
liquidation preference over holders of common stock, and may convert each share
of Series A Stock into one share of common stock at any time. 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:
Significant
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
|
|
The
fair value of the preferred stock was calculated based on the estimated fair
value and underlying number of common shares it would convert into at the time
of the transaction. The estimated fair value of our common stock on
the transaction date was $.42 per share, and the preferred stock would have
converted into 3,500,000 common shares, thus deriving a fair value of $1,470,000
for the underlying common shares.
Based
on the relative fair values of the preferred stock and the warrants, we
allocated $5,206,013 and $1,793,987 of the $7,000,000 proceeds, before issuance
costs, to the preferred stock and warrants, respectively.
9.
|
COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
|
At
December 31, 2007, Premier Power Spain was party to a non-cancelable operating
lease that expires in April 2012. The lease provides for annual rent
increases tied to the Consumer Price Index. The lease requires the
following payments as of December 31, 2007, subject to annual adjustment, if
any:
2008
|
|
$
|
12,432
|
|
2009
|
|
|
12,432
|
|
2010
|
|
|
12,432
|
|
2011
|
|
|
12,432
|
|
2012
|
|
|
4,144
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
53,872
|
|
For
the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded $8,769 and $0,
respectively, in rent expense for this lease
At
September 30, 2008, Premier Power Spain was party to a non-cancelable lease for
operating facilities in Madrid, Spain, which expires in 2013, and a
non-cancelable lease for operating facilities in Navarra, Spain, which expires
in 2012. Also at September 30, 2008, Premier Power California was
party to a non-cancelable lease for operating facilities in Redlands,
California, which expires in 2010. These 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.
10.
|
EMPLOYEE
BENEFIT PLAN
|
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
$60,000 and $40,000 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. Contributions were $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.
11.
|
RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTION
|
The
Company’s CEO and controlling shareholder of the Company is a
guarantor of the Company’s line of credit. Prior to the merger,
Premier Power California made distributions to its members to cover their
estimated tax liabilities on their deemed portion of its income. These
distributions are based on the Company's best estimates and available
information, and may be revised at a later date. Such revisions may result in a
portion of previously made distributions being refunded to the Company. The
balance of $23,458 was recorded as due from shareholders at December
31, 2007 and represents payments made to a member of Premier Power
California in excess of the member’s actual tax liability. Such
amounts were repaid on June 30, 2008. Due to the nature of the
receivable and its short duration, it was not interest bearing or
collateralized.
The
weighted average shares outstanding used in the calculation of earnings per
share were as follows:
|
|
Year Ended December 31
|
|
|
Nine Months Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
2006
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
19,519,386
|
|
|
|
21,533,243
|
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
Conversion
of convertible preferred stock
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
|
|
269,231
|
|
|
|
―
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
19,519,386
|
|
|
|
21,802,474
|
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
For
the nine month period ending September 30, 2008, the Company paid no dividends
on its convertible preferred stock. Potentially diluted securities
that were excluded from the calculation of earnings per share because they were
anti-dilutive for each period consist of warrants to purchase 3,500,000
shares of common stock.
On
December 19, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the Company’s 2008
Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan,
2,951,875 shares of common stock are eligible for issuance by the Company under
the Plan. On January 9, 2009, the Board approved the grant of up to
1,142,479 stock options.
On
November 24, 2008, the Company filed an Amendment to its Certificate of
Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to increase
the number of authorized shares of its common stock. Pursuant to the
Amendment, the total number of authorized shares of common stock, par value
$0.0001 per share, that the Company is authorized to issue was increased from
100,000,000 shares to 500,000,000 shares. The total number of authorized shares
of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share, that the Company is authorized
to issue remains at 20,000,000 shares.
As a result of a change in its tax status during the quarter ended
September 30, 2008, the Company determined that it had incorrectly calculated
its deferred tax position as of September 30, 2008 and its provision for income
taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The impact of
this correction was to increase deferred tax assets by $588,790 and reduce
income tax expense by an offsetting amount. Additionally, the Company
has determined that distributions made to its members and shareholders totaling
$436,766 and $126,397 for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and $452,000 and $553,116 for the nine months ended September 30,
2008 and 2007, respectively, were incorrectly classified as investing activities
rather than financing activities. The Company also revised its calculation of
shares outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006 from 19,578,853 to 21,159,451
as a result of its determination that only 1,800,000 shares of common stock
should be treated as being issued in conjunction with the reverse merger as
opposed to the 3,380,598 shares previously disclosed. As a result of this
change, and the correction of a clerical error in the determination of diluted
shares, weighted average shares outstanding for the nine month periods
ending September 30, 2008 and 2007 were also changed. Earnings per
share for certain periods were also revised as a result of the change.
Further,
the Company revised the Statement of Shareholders' Equity to present the
undistributed retained earnings of Premier Power California, an S-corporation,
at the time of the reverse merger, as a constructive dividend from the former
S-corporation shareholders. This change resulted in
a reduction of retained earnings of $448,685 and a
corresponding increase to additional paid in capital.
The
impact of these corrections is summarized below:
Shareholder and member
distributions:
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2007
|
|
|
Year Ended
December
31, 2006
|
|
|
|
As Reported
|
|
|
As Restated
|
|
|
As Reported
|
|
|
As Restated
|
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) investing activities
|
|
$
|
(433,026
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,740
|
|
|
$
|
(142,285
|
)
|
|
$
|
(15,888
|
)
|
Net
cash provided by (used in) financing activities
|
|
$
|
(71,509
|
)
|
|
$
|
(508,275
|
)
|
|
$
|
(46,343
|
)
|
|
$
|
(172,740
|
)
|
Weighted
average shares outstanding and earnings per share:
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2008
|
|
|
Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2007
|
|
|
|
As Reported
|
|
|
As Restated
|
|
|
As Reported
|
|
|
As Restated
|
|
Weighted
average shares outstanding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
20,343,460
|
|
|
|
21,353,243
|
|
|
|
19,578,853
|
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
20,343,460
|
|
|
|
21,802,474
|
|
|
|
19,573,853
|
|
|
|
21,159,451
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.06
|
|
|
$
|
0.05
|
|
Diluted
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
0.06
|
|
|
$
|
0.05
|
|
Income
taxes:
|
As
of and for the
Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2008
|
|
|
As Reported
|
|
|
As Restated
|
|
Deferred
tax assets (liabilities), net
|
$
|
(749,402
|
)
|
|
$
|
(160,611
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax expense (benefit)
|
$
|
440,362
|
|
|
$
|
(148,428
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
income (loss)
|
$
|
23,755
|
|
|
$
|
612,545
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings
per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
Diluted
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.03
|
|
Prospectus
dated _______, 2009
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
14,136,718
shares of Common
Stock
PART
II
INFORMATION
NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM
13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.
The
following table sets forth the costs and expenses, payable by the registrant in
connection with the sale of common stock being registered. All amounts are
estimates except the SEC registration fee.
Securities
and Exchange Commission registration fee
|
|
$
|
1,798.74
|
|
Printing
and engraving expenses
|
|
$
|
―
|
|
Blue
Sky fees and expenses
|
|
$
|
1,385
|
|
Legal
fees and expenses
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
Accounting
fees and expenses
|
|
$
|
15,000
|
|
Miscellaneous
|
|
$
|
―
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
43,183.74
|
|
ITEM
14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
Delaware
Law
Section 145
of the Delaware General Corporation Law authorizes a court to award, or a
corporation’s board of directors to grant, indemnity to directors and officers
in terms sufficiently broad to permit indemnification for liabilities, including
reimbursement for expenses incurred, arising under the Securities Act. Pursuant
to the provisions of Section 145, a corporation may indemnify its directors,
officers, employees, and agents as follows:
“(a) A
corporation shall have power to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action,
suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
(other than an action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the
fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the
corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys'
fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if the
person acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be
in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to
any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the
person's conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding
by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or
its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did
not act in good faith and in a manner which the person reasonably believed to be
in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to
any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that the
person's conduct was unlawful.
(b) A
corporation shall have power to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or
suit by or in the right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by
reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or
agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation
as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys'
fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the
defense or settlement of such action or suit if the person acted in good faith
and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the
best interests of the corporation and except that no indemnification shall be
made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have
been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that
the Court of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought
shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but
in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and
reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery
or such other court shall deem proper.
(c) To
the extent that a present or former director or officer of a corporation has
been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or
proceeding referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, or in defense
of any claim, issue or matter therein, such person shall be indemnified against
expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such
person in connection therewith.
(d) Any
indemnification under subsections (a) and (b) of this section (unless ordered by
a court) shall be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific
case upon a determination that indemnification of the present or former
director, officer, employee or agent is proper in the circumstances because the
person has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in subsections (a)
and (b) of this section. Such determination shall be made, with respect to a
person who is a director or officer at the time of such determination, (1) by a
majority vote of the directors who are not parties to such action, suit or
proceeding, even though less than a quorum, or (2) by a committee of such
directors designated by majority vote of such directors, even though less than a
quorum, or (3) if there are no such directors, or if such directors so direct,
by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (4) by the
stockholders.
(e)
Expenses (including attorneys' fees) incurred by an officer or director in
defending any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or
proceeding may be paid by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of
such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf
of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be
determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified by the corporation
as authorized in this section. Such expenses (including attorneys' fees)
incurred by former directors and officers or other employees and agents may be
so paid upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the corporation deems
appropriate.
(f) The
indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to,
the other subsections of this section shall not be deemed exclusive of any other
rights to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be
entitled under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested
directors or otherwise, both as to action in such person's official capacity and
as to action in another capacity while holding such office.
(g) A
corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any
person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation,
or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer,
employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or
other enterprise against any liability asserted against such person and incurred
by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such person's status as
such, whether or not the corporation would have the power to indemnify such
person against such liability under this section.
(h) For
purposes of this section, references to "the corporation" shall include, in
addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation (including
any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which,
if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and authority to
indemnify its directors, officers, and employees or agents, so that any person
who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such constituent
corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent corporation
as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under
this section with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as such
person would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate
existence had continued.
(i) For
purposes of this section, references to "other enterprises" shall include
employee benefit plans; references to "fines" shall include any excise taxes
assessed on a person with respect to any employee benefit plan; and references
to "serving at the request of the corporation" shall include any service as a
director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation which imposes duties on,
or involves services by, such director, officer, employee or agent with respect
to an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who
acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in the
interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall
be deemed to have acted in a manner "not opposed to the best interests of the
corporation" as referred to in this section.
(j) The
indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to,
this section shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified,
continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or
agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators
of such a person.
(k) The
Court of Chancery is hereby vested with exclusive jurisdiction to hear and
determine all actions for advancement of expenses or indemnification brought
under this section or under any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or
disinterested directors, or otherwise. The Court of Chancery may summarily
determine a corporation's obligation to advance expenses (including attorneys'
fees).”
Charter
Provisions and Other Arrangements of the Registrant
We have
adopted the following indemnification provisions in our certificate of
incorporation for our officers and directors:
“The
corporation shall, to the fullest extent permitted by the provisions of 145 of
the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as the same may be amended
and supplemented, indemnify any and all persons whom it shall have power to
indemnify under said section from and against any and all of the expenses,
liabilities, or other matters referred to in or covered by said section, and the
indemnification provided for herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other
rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any Bylaw, agreement,
vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action
in such person's official capacity and as to action in another capacity while
holding such office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a
director, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the
heirs, executors, and administrators of such person.”
We also
have a $2,000,000 director’s and officer’s liability insurance
policy.
Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted for our directors, officers, and controlling persons pursuant to the
foregoing provisions or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of
the SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
ITEM
15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
The
following is a summary of our transactions during the last three years involving
sales of our securities that were not registered under the Securities
Act:
On December 31, 2008, the Company
issued two options to purchase up to an aggregate 250,000 shares of common stock
to Capital Group Communications, Inc. (“CGC”) in conjunction with an agreement
to provide compensation for investor communications and public relations
services. This issuance was exempt from registration under the
Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) thereof. We made this determination
based on the representations of CGC, which included, in pertinent part, that
such stockholder was an "accredited investor" within the meaning of Rule 501 of
Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act, and that such stockholder was
acquiring our securities for investment purposes for its own respective accounts
and not as nominees or agents and not with a view to the resale or distribution
thereof, and that the stockholder understood that our securities may not be sold
or otherwise disposed of without registration under the Securities Act or an
applicable exemption therefrom.
On December 4, 2008, the Company
issued 30,000 restricted shares of common stock to Capital Group Communications,
Inc. (“CGC”) in conjunction with an agreement to provide compensation for
investor communications and public relations services. This issuance
was exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2)
thereof. We made this determination based on the representations of CGC, which
included, in pertinent part, that such stockholder was an "accredited investor"
within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities
Act, and that such stockholder was acquiring our securities for investment
purposes for its own respective accounts and not as nominees or agents and not
with a view to the resale or distribution thereof, and that the stockholder
understood that our securities may not be sold or otherwise disposed of without
registration under the Securities Act or an applicable exemption
therefrom.
On
September 9, 2008, in connection with a Share Exchange Agreement (“Exchange
Agreement”) by and among the Company, the Company’s majority stockholder,
Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., a California corporation (“Premier Power
California”), and the stockholders of Premier Power California, consisting of
four individuals and one entity, who, immediately prior to the closing of the
transactions contemplated by the Exchange Agreement, collectively held 100% of
Premier Power California’s issued and outstanding share capital (the “PPG
Owners”), we issued 24,218,750 shares of our common stock to the PPG Owners
in exchange for 100% of the capital stock of Premier Power California. The
issuance of the common stock to the PPG Owners pursuant to the Exchange
Agreement 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 PPG Owners, 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, in connection with a financing (“Financing”) pursuant to a
Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), 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 one investor (the “Investor”) in connection with the closing of the
Financing. The issuance of the Units to the Investor pursuant to the Purchase
Agreement 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.
On
September 6, 2006, we issued 900,000 shares of our common stock to Haris Tajyar
in exchange for his 90% interest in Harry’s Trucking, LLC, a California limited
liability company (“Harry’s Trucking, LLC”). On September 6, 2006, we issued
100,000 shares to Omar Tajyar in exchange for his 10% interest in Harry’s
Trucking, LLC. On September 6, 2006, we issued 10,000 shares of our common stock
to Frank J. Hariton, Esq. as a portion of his legal fee for the estimated fair
value of $10,000. All of such transactions were exempt from registration by
reason of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.
During
September and October 2006, an aggregate 38,000 shares of our common stock were
issued to 38 investors for an aggregate purchase price of $38,000. These shares
were issued in a private offering pursuant to Regulation D under the Securities
Act, and each of the investors represented that such investor was an accredited
investor as that term is defined in Regulation D and that he was acquiring the
shares for his own account and for investment. No underwriter or placement agent
participated in the foregoing transactions, no underwriting discounts or
commissions were paid, nor was any general solicitation or general advertising
conducted. The offering was exempt from registration by reason of Section 4(6)
of the Securities Act.
ITEM
16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)
Exhibits
See
“Exhibit Index” below, which follows the signature page to this registration
statement.
ITEM
17. UNDERTAKINGS
(a) The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
|
(1)
|
To file, during any period in
which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this
registration statement:
|
|
(i)
|
To include any prospectus
required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 (the
"Securities Act");
|
|
(ii)
|
To reflect in the prospectus
any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration
statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which,
individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the
information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered
(if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that
which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the
estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of
prospectus file with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the
aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20%
change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the
“Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration
statement; and
|
|
(iii)
|
Include any material
information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously
disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such
information in the registration
statement.
|
|
(2)
|
For purposes of determining
liability under the Securities Act, to treat each post-effective amendment
as a new registration statement of the securities offered, and the
offering of the securities at that time to be the initial bona fide
offering.
|
|
(3)
|
To remove from registration by
means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered
which remain unsold at the termination of the
offering.
|
|
(4)
|
That, for the purpose of
determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser, if the
registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to
Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an
offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or
other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be
deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the
date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no
statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of
the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed
incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus
that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a
time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any
statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that
was part of the registration statement or made in any such document
immediately prior to such date of first
use
|
|
(5)
|
For determining liability of
the undersigned registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in
the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant
undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the undersigned
registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the
underwriting method used to sell the securities to purchaser, if the
securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the
following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a seller to
the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to
such purchaser:
|
|
(i)
|
any preliminary prospectus or
prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering required
to be filed pursuant to Rule
424;
|
|
(ii)
|
any free writing prospectus
relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned
registrant or used or referred to by the undersigned
registrant;
|
|
(iii)
|
portion of any other free writing
prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about
the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of
the undersigned registrant;
and
|
|
(iv)
|
any other communication that is
an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant to the
purchaser.
|
(b) Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant
pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been
advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In
the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than
the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director,
officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any
action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling
person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will,
unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether
such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such
issue.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly
caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the City of El Dorado Hills, State of
California, on
February
5
, 2009.
PREMIER
POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC.
|
|
|
By:
|
/s/
Dean R. Marks
|
|
Dean
R. Marks
Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal
Executive Officer)
|
|
|
By:
|
/s/
Teresa Kelley
|
|
Teresa
Kelley
Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial and Accounting
Officer)
|
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this registration
statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the
dates indicated:
Signature
|
|
Title
|
|
Date
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
Dean R. Marks
|
|
Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive
|
|
|
Dean
R. Marks
|
|
Officer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
Miguel de Anquin
|
|
Chief Operating Officer, Corporate Secretary, and Director
|
|
|
Miguel
de Anquin
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
Teresa Kelley
|
|
Chief
Financial Officer
|
|
|
Teresa
Kelley
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
Kevin Murray
|
|
Director
|
|
|
Kevin
Murray
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/
Robert Medearis
|
|
Director
|
|
|
Robert
Medearis
|
|
|
|
|
EXHIBIT
INDEX
Exhibit
Number
|
|
Description
|
|
|
|
2.1
|
|
Share
Exchange Agreement by and among the Company, its majority stockholder,
Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., and its stockholders, dated
September 9, 2008 (3)
|
|
|
|
3.1
|
|
Certificate
of Incorporation (1)
|
|
|
|
3.2
|
|
Bylaws
(1)
|
|
|
|
3.3
|
|
Certificate
of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation, filed August 19, 2008
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware
(2)
|
|
|
|
3.4
|
|
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)
|
|
|
|
3.5
|
|
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)
|
|
|
|
3.6
|
|
Amendment
to Certificate of Incorporation, filed November 24, 2008 with the
Secretary of State of Delaware (6)
|
|
|
|
3.7
|
|
Amendment
to Bylaws (7)
|
|
|
|
5.1
|
|
Opinion
of Richardson & Patel LLP *
|
|
|
|
10.1
|
|
Business
Loan Agreement (Asset Based) between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.
and Guaranty Bank, dated February 28, 2007 (3)
|
|
|
|
10.2
|
|
Promissory
Note issued to Guaranty Bank by Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.,
dated February 28, 2007 (3)
|
|
|
|
10.3
|
|
Commercial
Security Agreement between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. and
Guaranty Bank, dated February 28, 2007 (3)
|
|
|
|
10.4
|
|
Commercial
Guaranty between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., Dean Marks, and
Guaranty Bank, dated February 28, 2007 (3)
|
|
|
|
10.5
|
|
Commercial
Guaranty between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., Sarilee Marks, and
Guaranty Bank, dated February 28, 2007 (3)
|
|
|
|
10.6
|
|
Commercial
Guaranty between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., Simply Solar Inc.,
and Guaranty Bank, dated February 28, 2007 (3)
|
|
|
|
10.7
|
|
Commercial
Guaranty between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., Bright Future
Technologies, LLC, and Guaranty Bank, dated February 28, 2007
(3)
|
|
|
|
10.8
|
|
Business
Loan Agreement (Asset Based) between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.
and Guaranty Bank, dated February 27, 2008 (3)
|
|
|
|
10.9
|
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Promissory
Note issued to Guaranty Bank by Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.,
dated February 27, 2008 (3)
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10.10
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Commercial
Guaranty between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., Dean Marks, and
Guaranty Bank, dated February 27, 2008 (3)
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10.11
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Commercial
Guaranty between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., Sarilee Marks, and
Guaranty Bank, dated February 27, 2008 (3)
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10.12
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Commercial
Guaranty between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., Simply Solar Inc.,
and Guaranty Bank, dated February 27, 2008 (3)
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10.13
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Commercial
Guaranty between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., Bright Future
Technologies, LLC, and Guaranty Bank, dated February 27, 2008
(3)
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10.14
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Master
Commercial Solar Terms and Conditions of Schüco USA, L.P.
(3)
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10.15
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Authorized
Dealer Agreement between Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. and SunPower
Corporation, dated June 20, 2008 (3)
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10.16
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401(k)
Plan of Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (3)
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10.17
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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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10.18
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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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10.19
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Premier
Management Consulting Agreement between Genesis Capital Advisors, LLC and
Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., dated November 13, 2007
(3)
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10.20
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Engagement
Agreement between GT Securities and Genesis Capital Advisors, LLC with and
on behalf of Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc., dated November 13, 2007
(3)
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10.21
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Form
of Securities Purchase Agreement (3)
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10.22
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Form
of Registration Rights Agreement (3)
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10.23
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Form
of Series A Common Stock Purchase Warrant (3)
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10.24
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Form
of Series B Common Stock Purchase Warrant (3)
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10.25
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Form
of Lock-up Agreement (3)
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10.26
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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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10.27
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Guaranty
of Payment by the Company in favor of Guaranty Bank, dated September 9,
2008 (3)
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10.28
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Employment
Agreement between the Company and Teresa Kelley, date October 24, 2008
(4)
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10.29
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First
Amendment to Registration Rights Agreement between Premier Power Renewable
Energy, Inc., Genesis Capital Advisors, LLC, and Vision Opportunity Master
Fund, Ltd., dated October 31, 2008 (5)
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10.30
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Amended
and Restated Agreement to Serve as Member of the Board of Directors
between the Registrant and Kevin Murray, dated December 19, 2008
(8)
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10.31
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Amended
and Restated Agreement to Serve as Member of the Board of Directors
between the Registrant and Robert Medearis, dated December 19, 2008
(8)
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10.32
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Voting
Agreement between Dean Marks and Miguel de Anquin, signed June 16, 2008
(and addendum)*
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10.33
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Voting
Agreement between Dean Marks and Miguel de Anquin, dated January 21, 2009
*
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10.34
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Voting
Agreement between Dean Marks, Sarilee Marks, and Miguel de Anquin, dated
January 21, 2009 *
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14.1
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Code
of Business Conduct and Ethics (9)
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16.1
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Letter
from Li & Company, PC, dated September 11, 2008 (3)
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21.1
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List
of Subsidiaries (3)
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23.1
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Consent
of Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP *
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23.2
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Consent
of Richardson & Patel LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
*
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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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(4)
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Filed on October 30, 2008 as an
exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by
reference.
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(5)
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Filed on November 6, 2008 as an
exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by
reference.
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(6)
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Filed
on November 26, 2008 as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, and
incorporated herein by
reference.
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(7)
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Filed
on January 16, 2009 as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, and
incorporated herein by
reference.
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(8)
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Filed
on December 29, 2008 as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, and
incorporated herein by
reference.
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(9)
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Filed
on November 7, 2008 as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form
S-1, and incorporated herein by
reference.
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