Form 10-Q

SES SOLAR INC. - SESI

Filed: August 11, 2010 (period: June 30, 2010)

Quarterly report which provides a continuing view of a company's financial position

 
 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 


FORM 10-Q

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

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

OR

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

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _______ to _______

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-21571
 

 
SES SOLAR INC.

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

Delaware
 
33-0860242
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF
 
(IRS EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
 
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)

129, route de Saint-Julien, 1228 Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, Switzerland
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)

+41-22-884-1484
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)

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

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

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

Large accelerated filer   o
Accelerated filer    o
Non-accelerated filer         o
Smaller reporting company      þ

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

The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of stock as of August 11 2010 is 72,984,168 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share.


 
       
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PART I
 
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
1
ITEM 1.
 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1
ITEM 2.
 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
16
ITEM 3.
 
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
24
ITEM 4T.
 
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
24
PART II
 
OTHER INFORMATION
 
25
ITEM 2.
 
UNREGUNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
25
ITEM 6.
 
EXHIBITS
 
26

 
 

 

 

SES SOLAR INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in $, except per share amounts)
   
June 30,
2010
(unaudited)
   
December 31st
2009
 
ASSETS (in $)
           
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
   
310,292
     
311,372
 
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $ 0 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.
   
31,522
     
12,205
 
Due from related party
   
88,124
     
92,112
 
Inventory
   
437,760
     
457,570
 
Work in progress
   
0
     
3,131,865
 
Other current assets
   
137,505
     
303,986
 
Total current assets
   
1,005,203
     
4,309,110
 
                 
Long-Term Assets:
               
Advance payments for machinery
   
328,588
     
385,795
 
Advance payments for certification
   
113,432
     
113,432
 
Total other long-term assets
   
442,020
     
499,227
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, at cost,
   
618,200
     
646,177
 
Building construction
   
18,302,817
     
18,429,669
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
(485,413
)
   
(484,026
)
Total fixed assets
   
18,435,604
     
18,591,820
 
Total long-term assets
   
18,877,624
     
19,091,047
 
                 
Total Assets
   
19,882,827
     
23,400,157
 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Short-term loan
   
1,012,178
     
3,234,172
 
Construction loan
   
12,731,799
     
13,111,439
 
Accounts payable
   
2,510,336
     
3,452,094
 
Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings
   
821,646
     
571,466
 
Total current liabilities
   
17,075,959
     
20,369,171
 
Long-Term Liabilities:
               
Loan payable
   
149,216
     
218,559
 
Construction loan
   
825,069
     
862,407
 
Total long-term liabilities
   
974,285
     
1,080,966
 
Stockholders’ Equity:
               
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 73,081,168 shares issued and 72,984,168 outstanding (73,081,168 shares issued and 72,984,168 outstanding  as of December 31, 2009)
   
73,081
     
73,081
 
Additional paid in Capital
   
8,050,093
     
8,050,093
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
               
Translation Adjustment
   
(567,374
)
   
(689,618
)
Year end Accumulated Deficit
   
(5,699,660
)
   
(5,459,979
)
Less: Cost of common stock in treasury, 97,000 shares
   
(23,557
)
   
(23,557
)
Total stockholders’ equity
   
1,832,583
     
1,950,020
 
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
   
19,882,827
     
23,400,157
 

See accompanying summary of accounting policies and the notes to the financial statements.

 
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SES SOLAR INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(in $, except per share amounts)

   
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
 
 
2010
(unaudited)
   
2009
(unaudited)
   
2010
(unaudited)
   
2009
(unaudited)
 
Revenue:
                       
Revenue
   
1,376,752
     
238,854
     
1,376,752
     
1,261,270
 
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
   
(712,846
)
   
(158,263
)
   
(712,846
)
   
(865,175
)
Costs and Expenses:
                               
Personnel
   
135,538
     
154,223
     
280,297
     
308,867
 
Rent and Leases Expenses
   
51,534
     
27,063
     
76,308
     
73,360
 
Research & Development
   
57,843
     
63,438
     
119,619
     
124,477
 
Other General & Administrative Expenses
   
91,429
     
150,966
     
149,001
     
306,110
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
10,743
     
21,678
     
22,423
     
45,368
 
Total costs and expenses
   
347,087
     
417,368
     
647,648
     
858,182
 
Other Income and Expense:
                               
Interest expense
   
(12,976
)
   
(8,962
)
   
(25,138
)
   
(17,598
)
Other gain
   
23,616
     
0
     
24,672
     
0
 
                                 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)
   
(109,470
   
329,352
     
(255,473
   
(163,079
Total other income and expenses (Loss)
   
(98,830
   
320,390
     
(255,939
)
   
(180,677
)
                                 
Income (loss) before taxes
   
217,989
     
(16,387
)
    
(239,681
)
   
(642,764
)
Income taxes
   
0
     
0
     
0
     
0
 
Net income (loss)
   
217,989
     
(16,387
)
   
(239,681
)
   
(642,764
)
Other Comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Translation adjustment
   
41,150
     
(158,449
)
   
122,244
     
60,853
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
   
259,139
     
(174,836
)
   
(117,437
)
   
(581,911
)
Basic and diluted weighted average shares
   
72,984,168
     
73,007,279
     
72,984,168
     
73,044,224
 
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share    
0.003
     
(0.0002
)
   
(0.003
)    
(0.009
)

See accompanying summary of accounting policies and the notes to the financial statements.

 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in $, except per share amounts)

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
           
Net income (loss)
   
(239,681
)
   
(642,764
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
22,423
     
45,368
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
(Increase) decrease in:
               
Receivables, including Due from Related Party
   
(19,916
)
   
(111,643
)
Inventory
   
0
     
1,137,658
 
Other current assets
   
153,871
     
202,565
 
Increase (decrease) in:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
167,195
     
(34,895
)
Work in progress/billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings
   
2,234,231
     
(1,156,723
)
Net cash used in (provided by) operating activities
   
2,318,123
     
(560,434
)
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
Property, plants and equipment
   
(387,803
)
   
(2,014,310
)
Advance payments for machinery/certification
   
0
     
(12,557
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(387,803
)
   
(2,026,867
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
Treasury shares
   
0
     
(21,304
)
Proceed from loans
   
0
     
2,115,908
 
Repayment of loans
   
(2,149,545
)
   
0
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
(2,149,545
   
2,094,604
 
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
(219,225
)
   
(492,697
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
   
218,145
     
123,166
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period
   
311,372
     
765,694
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period
   
310,292
     
396,163
 
Supplemental cash flow information
               
Cash paid for interest
   
25,138
     
17,598
 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash operating and investing activities
               
Non cash transaction, Property, plants and equipment in account payable
   
1,960,180
     
850,978
 

See accompanying summary of accounting policies and the notes to the financial statements.

 
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SES SOLAR INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1. Organization and Nature of Operations

Organization - SES SOLAR INC. (the “Company,” “SES USA,” “our,” “we” and “us”) is the result of a reverse acquisition accomplished on September 27, 2006 between SES USA, a Delaware company, which had no operations and net assets of $39,069, and Société d’Energie Solaire SA (“SES Switzerland”), a Swiss company. SES USA acquired all of the outstanding shares of SES Switzerland. For accounting purposes, the acquisition has been treated as a recapitalization of SES Switzerland with SES Switzerland as the acquirer (reverse acquisition). SES Switzerland acquired 10,668,000 shares of SES USA in the transaction. The historical financial statements prior to September 27, 2006 are those of SES Switzerland. The reverse acquisition resulted in a change of control of SES USA, with the former stockholders of SES Switzerland owning approximately 70% of SES USA and SES Switzerland becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of SES USA.

SES Switzerland was formed in 2001 for the purpose of researching, developing, manufacturing and selling innovative products to the solar photovoltaic market. From its inception, SES Switzerland has focused primarily on manufacturing and installing silicon photovoltaic solar cell panels. The principal source of revenue for the Company has been the sale of photovoltaic panels in turn-key installations, manufactured in-house or purchased from subcontractors, to electric utilities, local government agencies and private households.

In 2008, the Company formed a second Swiss wholly owned subsidiary, SES Prod SA (“SES Prod”), which is also located in Geneva. It is expected that in the future, all of the Company’s manufacturing activities now being conducted by SES Switzerland will be conducted by SES Prod. At such time, SES Switzerland’s primary activity will be managing the Company’s manufacturing facility.

2. Plan of Operations

The Company has experienced losses from operations and anticipates incurring losses in the near future. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company incurred a net loss of $239,681, generated a positive cash flow from operations of $2,318,123, and had a working capital deficiency of $16,070,756 as of June 30, 2010. These matters raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

The Company has financed the construction of its manufacturing facility with construction loans (Note 7). The Company intends to convert these construction loans into a long term mortgage immediately after completion of the facility. Since the manufacturing facility has not been completed as of June 30, 2010, no construction loans have been converted into mortgages.

The Company's ability to continue its operations and market and sell its products and services will depend on its ability to convert the construction loans into mortgages and to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to obtain such financing, the Company may not be able to continue its business. Any additional equity financing may be dilutive to shareholders, and debt financing, if available, will increase expenses and may involve restrictive covenants. The Company will be required to raise additional capital on terms that are uncertain, especially in light of current capital market conditions. Under these circumstances, if the Company is unable to obtain additional capital or is required to raise it on undesirable terms, its financial condition could be adversely impacted

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are $310,292 for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.  Based on the Company’s business plan it needs additional funding from external sources of approximately $5 million to fund anticipated operating expenses and the completion of the manufacturing facility.

The Company’s current business plan includes the development of a new assembly line based on its proprietary technology and the construction of a manufacturing facility in the suburbs of Geneva, Switzerland to produce solar modules and solar tiles at a lower cost. These activities require that the Company design and manufacture prototype panels, have them approved in accordance with European and other standards, manufacture them in series and sell them in the primary markets for solar photovoltaic cells. Costs incurred in manufacturing prototype panels have been expensed as research and development costs.
 
The Company does not believe that it can achieve profitability until development, implementation, and commercialization of new products manufactured through the new assembling process are operational.
 
 
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The Company has a significant amount of debt, and several loans that it has entered into have either matured or will soon be maturing. As of June 30, 2010, the Company had short-term loans totaling $13.7 million, of which $12.7 had been used to finance construction of the new manufacturing facility. If the Company is unable to successfully negotiate extensions of the maturity dates of these loans or if it is unable to repay them, then the parties with whom it has entered into these loans may declare the Company in default and opt to exercise certain security interests that the Company has granted them. Certain of these loans are secured by junior mortgages on the manufacturing facility or by shares of common stock that the Company has agreed to hold in escrow.

One such loan with State Department of Energy Geneva (Switzerland) (“ScanE”), dated November 3, 2003, in the original amount of $911,810 matured on March 31, 2010.  Another loan with ScanE, dated July 1, 2009, in the amount of CHF5 million matured on July 7, 2010.  A CHF8.5 million construction credit loan that the Company entered into with Banque Cantonale de Genève (“BCGE”), dated December 20, 2006, matures upon the completion of the manufacturing facility, but no later than December 31, 2008, and as a result, this loan has also matured. In the past, the Company has successfully negotiated with its existing lenders for the extension of additional credit to finance ongoing construction at its manufacturing facility as well as for extensions of the maturity dates of the construction related loans with them.  To this end, the Company is regularly negotiating with ScanE to extend the maturity dates of the loans until the manufacturing facility is completed and the construction loans have been refinanced and consolidated. The Company is also negotiating with BCGE to postpone repayment of the loan dated December 20, 2006 until such time as the manufacturing facility is completed and the construction loans have been refinanced and consolidated.

The Company is in current negotiations with lenders to refinance of all its existing construction credit facilities relating to its manufacturing facility, with the objective being to consolidate all such credit facilities under one single loan guaranteed by a mortgage on the building. As part of these negotiations, the Company must demonstrate that the rental income from a portion of the facility will be sufficient to secure interests on this single loan. Based on current market rates, the Company must rent 50% of the facility to secure the refinancing. The Company is in ongoing negotiations with several interested third parties to rent part of the facility, and therefore believes it will be able to refinance its existing credit facilities under a single consolidated loan within the next six months.

3. Basis of Presentation

The consolidated interim financial statements included herein are unaudited and have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

These consolidated interim financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained herein. These consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. The Company adheres to the same accounting policies in the preparation of its interim financial statements. As permitted under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), interim accounting for certain expenses, including income taxes, are based on full year assumptions. Such amounts are expensed in full in the year incurred. For interim financial reporting purposes, income taxes are recorded based upon estimated annual income tax rates.

 
4. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, SES Switzerland and SES Prod. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.

All amounts are presented in U.S. dollars ($) unless otherwise stated.

 
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying disclosures.  Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may differ from such estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation - The reporting currency of SES USA is the U.S. dollar ($) whereas its wholly owned subsidiaries’ functional currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). The financial statements of the wholly owned subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollar equivalents under the current method in accordance with FASB ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters” (prior authoritative literature: SFAS No.52,“Foreign Currency Translation”). Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollar equivalents at rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Average rates for the year are used to translate revenues and expenses. The cumulative translation adjustment is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign currency differences from inter-company receivables and payables are recorded as Foreign Exchange Gains/Losses in the Statement of Operations.

The exchange rates used for translating the financial statements are listed below:

Average Rates
 
2010
   
2009
 
   
CHF
   
CHF
 
$
   
1.08108
     
1.12770
 

   
2010
   
2009
 
Balance Sheet period-end rates
 
CHF
   
CHF
 
$
   
1.08496
     
1.03799
 

Cash Equivalents —The Company considers all highly liquid debt securities purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

  Receivables and Credit Policies — The Company’s accounts receivables primarily consists of trade receivables. Management reviews accounts receivables on a monthly basis to determine if any receivables will potentially be uncollectible. The Company uses estimates to determine the amount of the allowance for doubtful accounts necessary to reduce accounts receivable and unbilled receivables to their expected net realizable value. The Company estimates the amount of the required allowance by reviewing the status of past-due receivables and analyzing historical bad debt trends. Actual collection experience has not varied significantly from estimates, due primarily to credit policies, collection experience and the Company’s stability as it relates to its current customer base. Receivables consist of revenues billed to customers upon achievement of contractual obligations. Based on the information available, the Company believes its allowance for doubtful accounts as of June 30, 2010 is adequate.

Product Inventory —Product inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method and includes certain charges directly and indirectly incurred in bringing product inventories to the point of sale. Inventory is accounted for at the lower of cost or market, and as a result, write-offs/write-downs occur due to damage, deterioration, obsolescence, changes in prices and other causes.

Property and Equipment —Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 3 to 20 years. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs, which do not materially extend the useful lives of property and equipment, are charged to operations as incurred. When property or equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the property accounts are relieved of costs and accumulated depreciation and any resulting gain or loss is recognized.

Long-Lived Assets —The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 360, "Property, Plant and Equipment" (prior authoritative literature: SFAS No.144,“Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets”). The statement requires the Company to evaluate its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When the sum of the undiscounted future net cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition is less than its carrying amount, impairment may exist. To determine the amount of impairment, the Company compares the fair value of the asset to its carrying value. If the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss equal to the difference is recognized.

 
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Warranties —Since the Company’s commencement it has had no warranty claims. The Company’s production was low and components were purchased for photovoltaic installations, all of which have their own warranties. Since the Company has not yet started producing its own photovoltaic cells and warranty claims can be thus exercised against its suppliers, the Company does not believe that discussion of warranties is a critical accounting policy currently, but this may become so in the future.

Earnings (Loss) per Share - Earnings (Loss) per share is presented in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 260 (prior authoritative literature: SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share”). Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2010 does not include the effects of warrants and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects, in periods in which they have a dilutive effect, commitments to issue common stock and common stock issuable upon exercise of warrants for periods in which the exercise price of the warrants is lower than the Company’s average share price for the period.

 
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Basic Weighted average shares outstanding
   
72,984,168
     
73,044,224
 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
   
72,984,168
     
73,044,224
 

Note : The Company issued warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares potentially issuable upon exercise until November 22, 2010 at an exercise price of $0.90 per share.  See Note 12 herein.  As of the June 30, 2010 balance sheet date, the warrants were not yet exercised. Despite the Company’s net income for the three months ended June 30, 2010, the calculation of earnings per share excludes the effect of common stock equivalents due to the issuance of the warrants because the Company’s average share price for the period was lower than the exercise price of the warrants.

Revenue Recognition - The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 605, "Revenue Recognition" (prior authoritative literature: SAB 104,“Revenue Recognition”), which requires that four basic criteria be met before revenue can be recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services rendered; (3) the seller's price to the buyer is fixed and determinable; and (4) collection is reasonably assured.

Revenues and profits from general management of construction-type contracts are recognized on the completed-contract method and therefore when the project is completed. A contract is considered complete when all costs except insignificant items have been incurred and the installation is operating according to specifications or has been accepted by the customer. Contract costs include all direct materials and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs and depreciation costs. Costs in excess of amounts billed are classified as current assets under Work in Progress. Billings in excess of cost are classified under current liabilities as Billings in Excess of Cost and Estimated Earnings. Any anticipated losses on contracts are charged to operations as soon as they are determinable. No unbilled revenue has been recognized so far.

For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company had no billed or unbilled amount representing claims or other similar items subject to uncertainty concerning their determination or ultimate realization. Amounts outstanding as at quarter end are expected to be collected subsequent to June 30, 2010.

Research and Development Costs —Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs are not disclosed separately in the Notes to the Financial Statements, but are disclosed separately in the Income Statement.

Income Taxes —The Company follows FASB ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (prior authoritative literature: SFAS No. 109,“Accounting for Income Taxes”), which requires an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the period in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense (benefit) is the tax payable or refundable for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company’s tax basis for assets and liabilities is identical for the financial statements and tax reporting. Accordingly, the only deferred tax position is the benefit with respect to the net operating loss. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax asset to the amount that is estimated to be more likely than not to be realized.

Comprehensive Income - The Company accounts for comprehensive income according to FASB ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income” (prior authoritative literature: SFAS No. 130,“Reporing Comprehensive Income”). Effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997, ASC 200 states that comprehensive income is net income, plus certain other items that are recorded directly to shareholders’ equity such as foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities.

Capitalization of Interest - The Company capitalizes interest on projects that qualify for interest capitalization under FASB ASC 835-20 (prior authoritative literature: SFAS No. 34, "Capitalization of Interest Costs")  as amended. Capitalized interest is included within construction in progress. For the period ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company capitalized $255,368 and $265,215 of interest, respectively.

 
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments —The estimated fair values for financial instruments are determined at discrete points in time based on relevant market information. These estimates involve uncertainties and cannot be determined with precision. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the short-term maturities of these instruments. The fair value of the long-term debt is estimated based on anticipated interest rates which management believes would currently be available to the Company  for similar issues of debt, taking into account the current credit risk of the Company and the other market factors. The fair value approximates carrying value of the long-term debt.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 470 (prior authoritative literature: EITF Issue No. 09-1, “Accounting for Own-Share Lending Arrangements in Contemplation of Convertible Debt Issuance” (“EITF 09-1”)), which clarifies that share lending arrangements that are executed in connection with convertible debt offerings or other financings should be considered debt issuance costs. This new standard is effective for us beginning on January 1, 2010. There was no impact from the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In December 2009, the FASB issued ASC 810-10 regarding improvements to financial reporting by enterprises involved with variable interest entities. The new guidance provides an amendment to its consolidation guidance for variable interest entities and the definition of a variable interest entity and requires enhanced disclosures to provide more information about an enterprise’s involvement in a variable interest entity. This amendment also requires ongoing assessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity and is effective for us January 1, 2010. There was no impact from the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In January 2010, the FASB issued amendment ASC 820 regarding improving disclosures about fair value measurements. This new guidance requires some new disclosures and clarifies some existing disclosure requirements about fair value measurement. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. There was no impact from the adoption of this guidance on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

In October 2009, the FASB issued amendment ASC 605 to its accounting guidance on revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables. This new accounting guidance addresses the unit of accounting for arrangements involving multiple deliverables and how consideration should be allocated to separate units of accounting, when applicable. This guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. This guidance will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

In October 2009, the FASB issued amendment ASC 985 to its accounting guidance on certain revenue arrangements that include software elements. The new accounting guidance excludes from software revenue recognition all tangible products containing both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the product’s essential functionality. This guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. This guidance must be adopted in the same period that the company adopts the amended accounting for arrangements with multiple deliverables described in the preceding paragraph. This guidance will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 
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SES SOLAR INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

5. Inventory

Inventory is summarized as follows:

   
June 30,  
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
   
$
   
$
 
Raw Materials and Others
   
242,444
     
253,416
 
Finished Goods
   
195,316
     
204,154
 
Total Inventory
   
437,760
     
457,570
 

6. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment is summarized as follows:

   
June 30,  
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
   
$
   
$
 
Machinery and equipment
   
519,075
     
542,565
 
Office furniture and equipment
   
84,945
     
88,789
 
Vehicles
   
14,180
     
14,823
 
Equipment
   
618,200
     
646,177
 
Building construction
   
18,302,817
     
18,429,669
 
Property and equipment
   
18,921,017
     
19,075,846
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
(485,413
)
   
(484,026
)
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
   
18,435,604
     
18,591,820
 

The company has defined the following useful lives for fixed assets: Machinery and equipment: 8 years, Office furniture and equipment: 3 (IT equipment) to 5 years (office furniture), Vehicles: 4 years.

7. Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility, Short and Long-Term Loans

Short-Term Loans
 
June 30,  
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
   
$
   
$
 
State Department of Energy Geneva (Switzerland) (1)
   
65,669
     
68,640
 
Banque Cantonale de Genève (1)
   
8,057,680
     
8,225,799
 
Banque Cantonale de Genève
   
118,627
     
131,581
 
Banque Cantonale de Genève
   
0
     
2,168,604
 
State Department of Energy Geneva (Switzerland) (1)
   
4,608,450
     
4,817,000
 
State Department of Energy Geneva (Switzerland)
   
893,551
     
933,987
 
     
13,743,977
     
16,345,611
 

 
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Long-Term Loans
 
June 30,  
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
   
$
   
$
 
Banque Cantonale de Genève
   
149,216
     
218,559
 
State Department of Energy Geneva (Switzerland) (1)
   
825,069
     
862,407
 
     
974,285
     
1,080,966
 
Total loans
   
14,718,262
     
17,426,577
 

Year
 
Repayments
 
   
$
 
2010
   
13,743,977
 
2011
   
95,850
 
2012
   
124,394
 
2013
   
37,659
 
2014
   
39,165
 
 Thereafter
   
677,217
 
Total
   
14,718,262
 

(1) Loans totaling $13,556,868, relating to amounts used to finance construction of the Company’s manufacturing facility. The Company intends to refinance such loans on a long-term basis upon completion of the facility. Negotiations are underway with several banking institutions interested in granting a long-term mortgage facility.

 
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SES SOLAR INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

On November 3, 2003, the Company entered into a loan with ScanE in the amount of up to $911,810. The loan bears interest at 4%. As of June 30, 2010, this loan carried a principal balance of CHF969,470 ($893,551).  In connection with entry into this loan, the Company agreed to escrow 10,000,000 shares of its common stock issued to certain of its stockholders to secure repayment.  See Note 12 herein.  Although this loan matured on March 31, 2010, the Company is in current discussions with ScanE to extend the maturity date until March 31, 2012.

On January 21, 2004, ScanE granted the Company a credit facility of CHF1.0 million to finance the construction of its new manufacturing facility. Release of the proceeds from this credit facility was contingent upon satisfaction of certain conditions, which were achieved as of November 13, 2007. As of January 8, 2008, the Company had utilized the full amount of this loan, which has a fixed annual interest rate of 4%. The loan has a duration of  20 years and is secured by a mortgage certificate of CHF1.0 million on the   manufacturing facility. The loan is paid in 20-equal annual installments of CHF73,581, which amount includes principal and interest. As of June 30, 2010, the principal balance on this loan was $890,738, thereof $65’669 is reflected as short-term loan and $825,069 as long-term loan, respectively.
 
On October 27, 2008, the Company signed a six month credit facility for CHF5.0 million with ScanE to finance improvements on the manufacturing facility. The loan is secured by a fourth ranked mortgage on the facility.  On July 1, 2009, the Company entered into an amendment to the credit facility pursuant to which ScanE agreed to extend the maturity date to November 7, 2009 and to reduce the  interest rate from 4% to 3% per annum, commencing May 7, 2009. On May 10, 2010, the Company entered into an amendment to the credit facility pursuant to which ScanE agreed to extend the maturity date to July 7, 2010. The Company is regularly negotiating with ScanE to extend the maturity dates of the loans until the manufacturing facility is completed and the construction loans have been refinanced and consolidated. As of June 30, 2010, the full amount of the loan had been used to finance ongoing construction at the facility. The principle balance on this loan as of June 30, 2010 was $4,608,450. As a result of the interest rate reduction, the Company evaluated the remaining cash flows of this facility under FASB ASC 470-50-40, Debt — Modifications and Extinguishments — De-recognition ,   to determine if the facility had been substantially modified as defined by the guidance. Our analysis indicated that the fair value of the new loan facility was not materially different from the principal amount of the previous loan facility. As a result, the   Company did not record any income or loss from this modification of the loan agreement.

SES Switzerland entered into a Construction Credit Agreement with BCGE, dated December 20, 2006, in the amount of CHF4.8 million, to finance construction of the manufacturing facility. The loan was amended on November 13, 2007 and increased from CHF4.8 million to CHF8.5 million. Pursuant to the amended agreement, the full amount of the loan must be drawn down by the date construction is completed on the manufacturing facility (expected to occur in Summer 2010), but in any event, no later than December 31, 2008. Because construction is still ongoing, the Company is in negotiations with BCGE to postpone repayment of this loan until August 2010, at which time the Company anticipates that it will be in a position to refinance and consolidate this and its other construction-related credit agreements into a single long-term loan.  As of June 30, 2010, the Company had used CHF8,742,289 ($8,057,680) of the loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of 3.75% and is secured by a second lien exclusive mortgage certificate of CHF9.0 million on the manufacturing facility.

On July 22, 2009, the Company entered into a loan agreement with BCGE for CHF29,430 to finance production equipment. The loan has a duration of 36 months and is reimbursed in 36-equal monthly installments of CHF871, which amount includes principal and interest of 4.54%. The first installment was paid in August 2009, and as of June 30, 2010, the principal balance had been reduced to approximately $19,257, thereof $8,957 is reflected as short term loan.

On August 13, 2009, the Company entered into a loan agreement with BCGE for CHF245,557 to finance the certification of its SwissTile® product. The loan has a duration of 36 months and is reimbursed in 36-equal monthly installments of CHF7,188, which amount includes principal and interest of 3.8%. The first installment was paid in September 2009, and as of June 30, 2010, the principal balance had been reduced to approximately $166,285, thereof $74,560 is reflected as short term loan.

On September 15, 2009, the Company entered into a separate loan agreement with BCGE for CHF86,200 to finance certain production equipment. The loan has a duration of 36 months and is reimbursed in 36-equal monthly installments of CHF2,520, which amount includes principal and interest of 3.72%. The first installment was paid in October 2009, and as of June 30, 2010, the principal balance had been reduced to approximately $60,495, thereof $26,094 is reflected as short term loan.

 
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On October 7, 2009, the Company entered into a loan agreement with BCGE for CHF29,947 to finance production equipment. The loan has a duration of 36 months and is reimbursed in 36-equal monthly installments of CHF885, which amount includes principal and interest of 4.48%. The first installment was paid in November 2009, and as of June 30, 2010, the principal balance had been reduced to approximately $21,807, thereof $9,016 is reflected as short term loan.

8. Work in Progress/Billings in Excess of Cost and Estimated Earnings

Work in Progress/Billings in Excess of Cost and Estimated Earnings
 
June 30,  
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
   
$
   
$
 
Work in progress
   
0
     
3,131,865
 
Prepayments from customers
   
 (821,646
)
   
 (571,466
)
     
(821,646
)
   
2,560,399
 

9. Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases - lease expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were $47,541 and $73,360, respectively.

The following table presents future minimum lease commitments (concerning the lease of vehicles) under operating leases at June 30, 2010 :

   
Operating Leases
 
2010
   
21,253
 
2011
   
42,807
 
2012
   
25,169
 
Total
   
89,229
 

In addition to the amounts disclosed above, SES Switzerland has an operating lease for its office located at 129 Route de Saint-Julien, Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland (a suburb of Geneva). The rent is CHF54,084 per year. The lease will terminate on August 31, 2010.

SES Switzerland also leased a 1,654 square meter industrial facility in Härkingen, Switzerland. The lease was terminated on February 28, 2009. The global charge for the period January 1, 2009 to February 28, 2009 was CHF10,631 ($9,819).

On May 27, 2005, we received authorization from the State of Geneva to build our manufacturing facility on property located in Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, and we obtained a lease for the land in February 2007. The lease is for 60 years commencing on July 1, 2006.

 
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

The following are the lease commitments:
 
   
Use of Land
 
   
$
 
2010
   
33,330
 
2011
   
66,661
 
2012
   
66,661
 
2013
   
66,661
 
2014
   
66,661
 
Thereafter
   
3,433,019
 
Total
   
3,732,993
 

SES Switzerland has no non-cancellable operating leases.
 
Employment Agreements —As at quarter end, SES Switzerland and SES Prod employed 3 employees and 2 executive officers. The terms of employment are supplemented by Swiss Commercial Law, which requires in case of termination of the contract, a minimum of one month’s notice the first year, 2 months’ paid notice the second year and 3 months’ paid notice of termination thereafter. Ms. Crisafulli and Mr. Erné have written employment agreements.
 
Flannel Management sarl has a consulting agreement with SES Switzerland effective October 1, 2006. Flannel Management sarl receives a monthly consulting fee of CHF20,000 ($18,500) (using exchange rate set forth in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements hereto). The contract is for a 10-year term and if earlier terminated, the Company nevertheless pays the consulting fees for the remainder of the term. One of Flannel Management sarl’s consultants is Philippe Crisafulli, the husband of Sandrine Crisafulli, Chief Financial Officer of SES USA and SES Switzerland.

Litigation —The Company is from time to time subject to routine litigation incidental to its business. There are no such litigation currently pending.
 
Capital Commitments - At June 30, 2010, the Company has an outstanding purchase order of EUR448,600 ($547,648) for the future construction of a new machine to be used in the new plant for solar module production. The Company has made an advance payment of EUR269,160 ($328,588) for the purchase of this machine. The balance due will be paid upon delivery of the machine.

10. Business Segments
 
As of June 30, 2010, all of the Company’s operations were conducted through its wholly owned subsidiaries, SES Switzerland and SES Prod, and were limited to the assembly and installation of PV panels in Switzerland.

11.   Discontinued Operations

In 2010, there was no income or expense from discontinued operations (same thing in 2009).

12.   Stockholders' Equity

Common Stock — The Company has 100,000,000 shares of common stock authorized, par value $0.001 per share, and 73,081,168 shares issued and 72,984,168 shares outstanding.

Treasury Stock - The Company purchased shares of its common stock, par value $0.001, in the open market. As of June 30, 2010, the Company held 97,000 shares in the amount of $23,557.

On November 22, 2006, the Company issued warrants to purchase 1,500,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.90 per share (the “Warrant Shares”). The warrants expire four (4) years after the date of issuance.

 
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During the quarter ended June 30, 2010, no warrants were exercised.

In connection with the closing of the share exchange agreement with SES Switzerland and the stockholders thereof whereby the Company agreed to acquire SES Switzerland, the Company entered into, among other agreements, the Long Term Escrow Agreement, dated September 1, 2006, with Christiane Erné, Jean-Christophe Hadorn (our former CEO and director), and Claudia Rey. Pursuant to the terms of the Long Term Escrow Agreement, the Company agreed to escrow 10,000,000 shares of common stock issued to Ms. Erné (9,000,000 shares), Mr. Hadorn (500,000 shares) and Ms. Rey (500,000 shares) in order to secure partial repayment of its loan dated November 3, 2003 with ScanE, which shares remain in escrow under the Long Term Escrow Agreement, and which are included in earnings per share.

13. Subsequent Events

The Company evaluates events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date as potential subsequent events. This evaluation was performed through the date on which the Company’s financial statements were issued.
 
 
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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated audited financial statements and related notes accompanying this Annual Report on Form 10-K. As used herein, the terms “company,” “SES USA,” “our,” “we,” and “us” refer to SES Solar Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, and the terms “SES Switzerland” and “SES Prod” refer to our wholly owned subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

We are a Delaware corporation based in Geneva, Switzerland engaged in the business of designing, engineering, producing and installing solar modules and solar tiles for generating electricity. We have developed a new assembly technology for solar tiles that allows for higher quality electrical contacts, better performance and reduced costs resulting from our proprietary automation processes. We are constructing a manufacturing facility that will include assembly lines based on our proprietary technology to complete the development and testing of our new products. To date, while we have been engaged in developing and testing our new solar panel assembly technology, we have been developing the sales and distribution portions of our business by selling solar tiles manufactured and produced by us and third parties and by responding to quotations for our solar tiles to electric companies, local governmental agencies and private home owners.

Our business was commenced in 2001 by SES Société d’Energie Solaire SA (“SES Switzerland”), a Swiss-based developer of solar panels and solar roof tiles. On September 27, 2006, our parent company, SES USA, completed a share exchange agreement with SES Switzerland in which SES Switzerland became our wholly owned subsidiary. We then abandoned our previous Internet based auction website business and the SES Switzerland business of designing, engineering, producing, and installing solar panels or modules and solar tiles became the sole business of the combined company. In July 2008, we formed a second wholly owned subsidiary, SES Prod, to conduct our manufacturing operations. Because SES USA and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis are the successor business to SES Switzerland, and because the operations and assets of SES Switzerland and SES Prod represent our entire business and operations from the closing date of the share exchange agreement, the following discussion and analysis is based on SES Switzerland’s and SES Prod’s financial results for the relevant periods.

Overview
 
This overview addresses our plan of operation and the trends, events, and uncertainties that have been identified by our management as those that we believe are reasonably likely to materially affect the comparison of historical operating results reported herein to either past period results or to future operating results.

We have developed and patented a new assembly technology for solar modules and solar tiles. Our business plan includes the completion of a new assembly line based on our proprietary technology, using a manufacturing facility in the suburbs of Geneva, Switzerland that is currently under construction to produce solar modules and solar tiles at a lower cost. We believe this new facility will enable us to produce solar photovoltaic (“PV”) modules that are larger than three square meters.
 
To implement our business plan, we will need to complete the design of the solar modules and solar tiles, manufacture and test the prototype panels, have them approved in accordance with European and other standards, manufacture them in series and sell them in major markets in Europe and eventually other countries around the world. Our initial plan to complete the manufacturing facility and commence full scale production and sale of our new products between the second and the third quarters of 2010 is delayed of a few months due to additional testing of the production process. Once our manufacturing capabilities are fully operational, we will have available a product line consisting of our SunTechTile® and SwissTile®   solar tiles and, in the future, PV solar modules
 
Historically, we have relied upon third-party vendors to supply us with component parts, such as PV cells, in order to manufacture and produce our products. While we await completion of our facility and work to bring our fully automated production lines into operation, we have reconfigured our production capabilities to manufacture our solar products on a manual and semi-manual production basis and in partnership with subcontractors.
 
To date, we have generated only limited revenue from the sale of solar modules and solar tiles manufactured by us and third parties and the related engineering services required to design and install the same.

 
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Once our manufacturing capabilities are fully operational, we will have available a product line consisting of our SunTechTile® and SwissTile®   solar tiles and, in the future, PV solar modules. Historically, we have relied upon third-party vendors to supply us with component parts, such as PV cells, in order to manufacture and produce our products.

We have experienced operating losses from our early stage operations, which have involved developing and testing our new solar panel technology and commencement of the sales and distribution portions of our business by selling custom solar modules and solar tiles using an early stage technology. We anticipate incurring additional operating losses over the next few years as we complete the development, testing, prototypes and licensing of our new products and commence production. Our research and development costs and the costs incurred in manufacturing prototypes have been expensed to date. We do not believe that we can achieve profitability until development, implementation and commercialization of our solar products manufactured through our new assembling processes are operational.
 
We believe the demand for solar modules and solar tiles will ultimately be substantial. According to the Energy Information Administration, global demand for electricity is expected to increase from 18 trillion kilowatt hours in 2006 to 32 trillion kilowatt hours in 2030. Over time, supply constraints, rising electricity prices, dependence on foreign countries for fuel feedstock and environmental concerns could limit the ability of many conventional sources of electricity and other alternative sources to supply this rapidly expanding global demand. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, solar energy is the only source of renewable power with a large enough resource base to supply a significant percentage of the world’s electricity needs over the next several decades.

However, in the near term there are significant competitive concerns with solar energy. As the cost of producing electricity from grid connected PV installations is higher than the current cost of electricity from fossil or nuclear plants, the PV market relies heavily on government subsidies and regulation concerning independent power producers. These regulations favor PV electricity in some, but not all, countries. Existing regulations are subject to change due to local political factors affecting the energy market, especially in Europe, where the process has been ongoing for 10 years. The major PV market in Europe is Germany, where the EEG law governs. We expect France will play an increasing role in the future due to current law. Other countries, including Italy, Spain and Greece, have similar but less favorable laws. The PV market is heavily dependent on public policies and, as a result, such policies present the greatest uncertainties for our products. Reductions of the feed-in tariff in Germany by 8% per year could affect our sales. Spain decreased its subsidies by 75% during 2008. Without continued and/or enhanced governmental support in the form of favorable laws and subsidies, the projected growth of the PV market will not exist, which could hurt our results of operations.

Our primary market for our SwissTile® product is Switzerland, which enacted a feed-in tariff that became effective May 2008. This tariff has 10 different values depending on PV integration and size. Due to the properties of our SwissTile® product, we believe that it will receive the highest value, which will be favorable for us.

Due to overwhelming demand, final subsidy decisions by the relevant Swiss grid authority regarding remuneration for electricity generated by solar power installations have been delayed. As a result of this delay, many of our prospective and potential solar power production customers have postponed new solar power installations as they await determination by the Swiss grid authority whether their respective installations will qualify for remuneration. The tariff will decrease for new entrants by 8% every year starting in 2010.

Despite the significant growth of the PV market over the past several years, solar electricity still represents only a small fraction of the supply of electricity. So long as governments and the market are focused on the ability of manufacturers to develop new technologies that reduce the cost of solar electricity, we believe that the demand for solar energy products will continue to grow significantly. This growth projection is based on continued governmental support, on the success of such manufacturing efforts to reduce the gap between the cost of solar electricity and more conventional and established methods of generating electricity, and on other developments affecting the world energy markets. In addition to the uncertainties associated with government subsidies and these other factors, it is also possible that breakthrough technologies might emerge in other areas that will reduce demand for new solar energy products. Furthermore, even within the solar energy sector, it is possible that developments in thin films or nanoscience could reduce the cost of PV cells or that future shortages in the supply of polysilicon, an essential raw material in the production of our PV cells, could impact our proposed new products and adversely affect our plan of operation.
 
We are in ongoing discussions with strategic partners, including cell manufacturers, PV line manufacturers and special machine manufacturers to assist us with our new technology for module assembly. We are also progressing with the final stages of construction at our new manufacturing facility, which is expected to be completed during Summer 2010.

 
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During the three month period ended June 30, 2010, we incurred capital expenditures of $576,493 to construct our new manufacturing facility. We also continued sales of our custom solar panels and solar tiles to customers during the six month period ended June, 2010, generating revenue of $1,376,752 and a net loss of $239,681.

Based on current and planned custom installation projects that will be completed during fiscal year 2010, we believe that our cash flows used in operating activities for the remainder of fiscal year 2010 will be greater than our cash flows used in operating activities during 2009. In light of these operating activities, we believe that our operating expenses in fiscal year 2010 will be approximately $2 million, which we anticipate financing through revenue generated from operating income and with available cash and credit facilities. Management anticipates total capital expenditures of approximately $20 million for the new manufacturing facility, of which we have already financed $18.3 million, and $2 million for the assembly lines and related machinery, of which we have already financed $328,588. Depending on our production requirements, we may also require up to an additional $11 million during the next 12 months to finance the purchase of raw materials to be used in the production of 2MW of solar tiles. We anticipate financing the remaining capital expenditures on the manufacturing facility and assembly lines using available cash, loans and lines of credit, as well as a planned debt consolidation and refinancing of the construction loans owed on the facility. We will also require additional financing in order to purchase raw materials and expand our operations once our manufacturing facility is fully operational. We do not presently have any definitive agreements in place to secure any such financings or debt consolidation. The Company is contemplating the possibility to sell the building which is currently under construction. If the building can be sold at its current market price the Company would be able to pay back all existing construction loans and be able to use the excess cash to finance operating activities for 2010 and further. In any case, the building would only be sold provided that the contract contains a provision for a lease necessary to be able to operate own manufacturing lines.
 
We expect to continue to experience losses from operations until we can generate significant revenue from manufacturing our new products. As a result of our continuing need to expand our operations and develop and market our new products, we expect to continue to need additional capital over the long-term in order to continue as a going concern. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
 
 
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Selected Financial Data
 
Balance Sheets
 
June 30,
2010
   
December 31,
2009
 
  
 
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
 
   
in $
 
Total current assets
   
1,005,203
     
4,309,110
 
Total long-term assets
   
18,877,624
     
19,091,047
 
Total current liabilities
   
17,075,959
     
20,369,171
 
Total long-term liabilities
   
974,285
     
1,080,966
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
   
19,882,827
     
23,400,157
 

Statement of Operations (unaudited)
 
  
  
For the three months ended 
June 30,
  
  
  
2010
  
  
2009
  
   
in $
 
Revenues
   
1,376,752
     
238,854
 
Total cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation, shown separately below)
   
(712,846
)
   
(158,263
)
Personnel
   
(135,538
)
   
(154,223
)
Rent and lease expenses
   
(51,534
)
   
(27,063
Research and development
   
(57,843
)
   
(63,438
Depreciation and amortization
   
(10,743
)
   
(21,678
General and administrative expenses
   
(91,429
)
   
(150,966
Interest expense
   
(12,976
)
   
(8,962
)
Other gain
   
23,616
     
0
 
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
   
(109,470
)
   
329,352
 
Income (Loss) before taxes
   
217,989
     
(16,387
)
Income Taxes
   
(0
)
   
(0
)
Net income (loss)
   
217,989
     
(16,387
)
Other comprehensive income (loss): translation adjustment
   
41,150
     
(158,449
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
   
259,139
     
(174,836
)

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - COMPARISON OF THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009
 
Net Loss 
 
Our net income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $217,989 compared to a net loss of $16,387 for the three months ended June 30, 2009.The change to net income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 from a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2009 is largely attributable to a larger margin on sold projects together with a reduction of the operating expenses of $70,281.

Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold 

We recognize revenue on the completed-contract method, and therefore when projects are completed. During the three months ended June 30, 2010, we completed three projects and generated total revenue of $1,376,752 compared to $238,854 for the three months ended June 30, 2009. Cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $712,846 compared to cost of goods sold of $158,263 for the three months ended June 30, 2009.  
 
Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were $347,087 compared to $417,368 for three months ended June 30, 2009, which represents a 17% decrease. Personnel, rent, research and development, general and administrative, and depreciation and amortization expenses constitute the components of our operating expenses. We expect that as we continue to implement our business plan these expenses will increase accordingly.

 
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The majority of the decrease resulted from reduced general and administrative expenses (decrease of $59,537), personnel expenses (decrease of $18,685) and depreciation and amortization expenses (decrease of $10,935).
 
Other Income (Expense)
 
Interest expense increased to $12,976 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $8,962 for the three months ended June 30, 2009. For the three months ended June 30, 2010, we have incurred interest expense of $2,754 in connection with financing of the production equipment.

Foreign exchange loss for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $109,470 compared to a foreign exchange profit of $329,352 for the three months ended June 30, 2009. We conduct our business and incur substantially all of our costs in Swiss francs (CHF). The unfavorable result of foreign exchange is due primarily to the decrease of the Swiss Franc against US dollar which is the company’s reporting currency. See Note 4 to the accompanying financial statements.

 
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Statement of Operations
(unaudited)
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
in $
 
Total revenues
   
1,376,752
     
1,261,270
 
Total cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)
   
(712,846
)
   
(865,175
)
Personnel
   
(280,297
 )
   
(308,867
Rent and lease expenses
   
(76,308
)
   
(73,360
)
Research and development
   
(119,619
)
   
(124,477
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
(22,426
)
   
(45,368
)
General and administrative expenses
   
(149,001
)
   
(306,110
)
Interest expense
   
(25,138
)
   
(17,598
)
Other gain
   
24,672
     
0
 
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
   
(255,473
   
(163,079)
 
Loss before taxes
   
(255,939
   
(180,677)
 
Taxes
   
0
     
0
 
Net income (loss)
   
(239,681
   
(642,764)
 
Other comprehensive income: translation adjustment
   
122,244
     
60,853
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
   
(117,437
   
(581,911)
 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - COMPARISON OF SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009

Net Loss
 
Our net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $239,681 compared to a net loss of $642,764 for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease in net loss for the six months ended June, 2010 compared to 2009 is largely attributable to a larger margin on sold projects together with a reduction of the operating expenses of $210,534.

Revenues and Cost of Goods Sold
 
We recognize revenue on the completed-contract method, and therefore when projects are completed. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, we completed three projects and generated total revenue of $1,376,752 compared to $1,261,270 for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Cost of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $712,846 compared to cost of goods sold of $865,175 for the six months ended June 30, 2009.  The decrease in cost of good sold for the six months ended June 30, 2010 is entirely attributable to the projects completed during the period.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were $647,651 compared to $858,182 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, which represents a 25% decrease. Personnel, rent, research and development, general and administrative expenses, and depreciation and amortization expenses constitute the components of our operating expenses. 
 
The majority of the decrease resulted from reduced general and administrative expenses (decrease of $157,109), personnel costs to develop the activities of our new subsidiary (decrease of $28,570) and an decrease of $22,942 in depreciation and amortization expense.
 
We expect that as we continue to implement our business plan these expenses will increase accordingly.

 
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Other Income (Expense)

Interest expense increased to $25,138 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $17,598 for the six months ended June 30, 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, we have incurred interest expense of $5,784 in connection with financing of the production equipment.
  
Foreign exchange loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $255,473 compared to a foreign exchange loss of $163,079 for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Our wholly owned subsidiaries conduct substantially all of their business and incur substantially all of their costs in Swiss francs.  The unfavorable result of foreign exchange is due primarily to the decrease of the Swiss Franc against US dollar which is the company’s reporting currency,. See Note 4 to the accompanying financial statements.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Our principal cash requirements are for operating expenses, including research and development, personnel, consulting, accounting, and legal costs.
 
As of June 30, 2010, we had negative working capital of $16,070,756 compared with negative working capital of $16,060,061 as of December 31, 2009, and our cash and cash equivalents decreased to $310,292 as of June 30, 2010 compared to $311,372 as of December 31, 2009. This increase in negative working capital is the result of advance financing for work in progress together with continuing financing of our new manufacturing facility. We believe that our negative working capital situation is temporary, as we expect in the near term to restructure our construction financing arrangements into longer term loans with more favorable terms.

As of June 30, 2010, we had accounts payable of $2,510,336 compared to $3,452,094 as of December 31, 2009. This balance is primarily composed of creditors for construction costs related to our manufacturing facility ($1,794,837) and our work in progress ($94,911).
 
As June 30, 2010, we had short-term debt in the amount of $13,743,977 compared to $16,345,611 as of December 31, 2009 The decrease relates mainly to the reimbursement in March 9, 2010 of a loan amounting to $2,240,580 received from BCGE on September 18, 2009.

We currently have several loans outstanding with the Geneva (Switzerland) State Department of Energy (“ScanE”) and with Banque Cantonale de Genève (“BCGE”) :
 
ScanE Loans

On November 3, 2003, the Company entered into a loan with ScanE in the amount of up to $911,810. The loan bears interest at 4%. As of June 30, 2010, this loan carried a principal balance of CHF969,470 ($893,551).  In connection with entry into this loan, the Company agreed to escrow 10,000,000 shares of its common stock issued to certain of its stockholders to secure repayment.  See Note 12 herein.  Although this loan matured on March 31, 2010, the Company is in current discussions with ScanE to extend the maturity date until March 31, 2012.

On January 21, 2004, ScanE granted the Company a credit facility of CHF1.0 million to finance the construction of its new manufacturing facility. Release of the proceeds from this credit facility was contingent upon satisfaction of certain conditions, which were achieved as of November 13, 2007. As of January 8, 2008, the Company had utilized the full amount of this loan, which has a fixed annual interest rate of 4%. The loan has a duration of  20 years and is secured by a mortgage certificate of CHF1.0 million on the   manufacturing facility. The loan is paid in 20-equal annual installments of CHF73,581, which amount includes principal and interest. As of June 30, 2010, the principal balance on this loan was $890,738, thereof $65’669 is reflected as short-term loan and $825,069 as long-term loan, respectively.

On October 27, 2008, we signed a six month credit facility for CHF5.0 million with ScanE to finance improvements on the manufacturing facility. The loan is secured by a fourth ranked mortgage on the facility.  On July 1, 2009, we entered into an amendment to the credit facility pursuant to which ScanE agreed to extend the maturity date to November 7, 2009 and to reduce the  interest rate from 4% to 3% per annum, commencing May 7, 2009. On May 10, 2010, the Company entered into an amendment to the credit facility pursuant to which ScanE agreed to extend the maturity date to July 7, 2010. The Company is regularly negotiating with ScanE to extend the maturity dates of the loans until the manufacturing facility is completed and the construction loans have been refinanced and consolidated. As of June 30, 2010, the full amount of the loan had been used to finance ongoing construction at the facility. The principle balance on this loan as of June 30, 2010 was $4,608,450.
 
 
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BCGE Loans
 
Our wholly owned subsidiary, SES Switzerland, entered into a Construction Credit Agreement with BCGE, dated December 20, 2006, in the amount of CHF4.8 million to finance construction of the manufacturing facility. The loan was amended on November 13, 2007 and increased from CHF4.8 million to CHF8.5 million. Pursuant to the amended agreement, the full amount of the loan must be drawn down by the date construction is completed on the manufacturing facility, but in any event, no later than December 31, 2008. Because construction is still ongoing, we are in negotiations with BCGE to postpone repayment of this loan until August 2010, at which time we anticipate being able to refinance and consolidate this and our other construction-related credit agreements into a single long-term loan. As of June 30, 2010, the Company had used CHF8,742,289 ($8,057,680) of the loan. The loan bears interest at a rate of 3.75% and is secured by a second lien exclusive mortgage certificate of CHF9.0 million on the manufacturing facility.

On July 22, 2009, the Company entered into a loan agreement with BCGE for CHF29,430 to finance production equipment. The loan has a duration of 36 months and is reimbursed in 36-equal monthly installments of CHF871, which amount includes principal and interest of 4.54%. The first installment was paid in August 2009, and as of June 30, 2010, the principal balance had been reduced to approximately $19,257, thereof $8,957 is reflected as short term loan.

On August 13, 2009, the Company entered into a loan agreement with BCGE for CHF245,557 to finance the certification of its SwissTile® product. The loan has a duration of 36 months and is reimbursed in 36-equal monthly installments of CHF7,188, which amount includes principal and interest of 3.8%. The first installment was paid in September 2009, and as of June 30, 2010, the principal balance had been reduced to approximately $166,285, thereof $74,560 is reflected as short term loan.

On September 15, 2009, the Company entered into a separate loan agreement with BCGE for CHF86,200 to finance certain production equipment. The loan has a duration of 36 months and is reimbursed in 36-equal monthly installments of CHF2,520, which amount includes principal and interest of 3.72%. The first installment was paid in October 2009, and as of June 30, 2010, the principal balance had been reduced to approximately $60,495, thereof $26,094 is reflected as short term loan.

On September 18, 2009, the Company entered into a construction credit facility with BCGE for up to CHF3.0 million to finance the construction of a new solar power plant, which will be sold to a third party upon completion.  In relation with this project, the Company has received advance payments used to fully reimburse the existing loan on March 9, 2010.

On October 7, 2009, the Company entered into a loan agreement with BCGE for CHF29,947 to finance production equipment. The loan has a duration of 36 months and is reimbursed in 36-equal monthly installments of CHF885, which amount includes principal and interest of 4.48%. The first installment was paid in November 2009, and as of June 30, 2010, the principal balance had been reduced to approximately $21,807, thereof $9,016 is reflected as short term loan.

Our ability to meet our financial commitments in the near term will be primarily dependent upon revenue from the future sale of our manufactured solar modules and from the continued sale of our solar tiles and the related engineering services required to design and install the same as well as from the continued extension of credit from existing or new lenders and the successful implementation of our planned debt consolidation and refinancing of our existing construction loans.

We are in ongoing negotiations with lenders to refinance all of our existing construction credit facilities relating to our manufacturing facility, with the objective being to consolidate all such credit facilities under a single loan guaranteed by a mortgage on the building. As part of these negotiations, we must demonstrate that the rental income from a portion of the facility will be adequate to secure interests on this single consolidated loan. Based on current market rates, we must rent 50% of the facility to secure the refinancing. We are currently in negotiations with several interested third parties to rent part of the facility, and therefore we believe we will be able to refinance our existing credit facilities under a single consolidated loan within the next six months.

 If we are unable to secure additional financing and successfully implement our planned debt consolidation and refinancing of our existing construction loans, management does not believe that our cash and cash equivalents, cash provided by operating activities, and the cash available from existing loans and lines of credit will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for the next twelve months, and we will not be able to continue as a going concern. Due to our current financial situation and history of losses, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, as discussed in Note 2 to our financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. If our future revenues do not increase significantly to a level sufficient to cover our net losses, we will continue to need to raise additional funds to expand our operations. In addition, we may need to raise funds sooner than anticipated to respond to competitive pressures, to develop new or enhanced products or services, to fund our expansion or to make acquisitions. We may not be able to find financing on acceptable terms or at all. However, the Company is contemplating the possibility to sell the building which is currently under construction. If the building can be sold at its current market price the Company would be able to pay back all existing construction loans and be able to use the excess cash to finance operating activities for 2010 and further. In any case, the building would only be sold provided that the contract contains a provision for a lease necessary to be able to operate own manufacturing lines.

 
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Operating Activities
 
Net cash provided by operating activities was $2,318,123 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $(560,434) of net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Net amount between advances received from customers and work in progress for related projects increased to $(821,646)  compared to $(285,343) for the same preceding period. .
 
Investing Activities
 
Net cash used in investing activities was $576,493 during the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $2,026,867 during the six months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease in investing activities is mostly due to reduced investments for the construction of the manufacturing plant.

Management anticipates total capital expenditures of approximately $20 million for the new manufacturing facility of which we have already financed $18.3 million and $2 million for the assembly lines and related machinery, of which we have already financed $328,588. In addition, and depending on our production requirements, we may require during the next 12 months up to an additional $11 million to finance the purchase of raw materials to be used in the production of 2 MWs of solar tiles. 
 
Financing Activities
 
Net cash used in financing activities was $(1,960,855) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $2,094,604 net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The favorable financing activities were achieved by using cash generated by client’s advances and terminated projects. During six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company used $188,690 of such financing for interests on loans. In addition, we also used $67,379 to pay down certain loans relating to equipment production and certification and reimburse a loan amounting to $2,240,580 received from BCGE on September 18, 2009.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We have no outstanding derivative financial instruments, interest rate swap transactions or foreign currency contracts. We do not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange traded contracts.

At June 30, 2010, we had an outstanding purchase order of EUR448,600 ($547,648) for the future construction of a new machine to be used in the new plant for solar module production. We made an advance payment of EUR269,160 for the purchase of this machine. The balance due will be paid upon delivery of the machine.

ITEM 3.   QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Not applicable to “smaller reporting companies” under Item 305(e) of Regulation S-K.

ITEM 4T.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in company reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in company reports filed under the Exchange Act, is accumulated and communicated to management, including the company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


 
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As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and which also are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
 
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II     OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Treasury Stock - The  Company holds 97,000 shares of its common stock. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, there were no purchases or sales of treasury shares.
 
 
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ITEM 6.   EXHIBITS
 
Exhibits
   
     
31.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
31.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
Dated: August 11, 2010
 
SES SOLAR INC.
(Registrant)
     
Dated: August 11, 2010
By:  
/s/ SANDRINE CRISAFULLI
 
Sandrine Crisafulli
 
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating
Officer
 
(principal financial officer and principal
accounting
 
officer)
 
 
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