Akeena Solar, Inc.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-QSB
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Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
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Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from _______ to __________
Commission File Number 333-130906
AKEENA SOLAR, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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20-512054 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
605 University Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032
(Address of principal executive offices)
(408) 395-7774
(Issuers telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No x
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the
latest practicable date: 15,369,133 shares of $0.001 par value common stock outstanding as of
November 14, 2006.
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format: Yes o No x
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AKEENA SOLAR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)
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September 30, 2006 |
Assets |
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Current assets
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
1,682,584 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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2,582,310 |
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Inventory |
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1,490,733 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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384,721 |
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Total current assets |
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6,140,348 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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166,824 |
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Due from related party |
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21,825 |
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Customer list |
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277,186 |
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Other assets |
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46,672 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
6,652,855 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities |
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Notes payable -
current |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
854,052 |
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Customer
rebate payable |
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860,803 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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739,241 |
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Accrued warranty |
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424,426 |
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Loan payable |
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175,568 |
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Deferred revenue |
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476,233 |
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Credit facility |
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500,000 |
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Current portion of capital lease obligations |
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6,531 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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18,744 |
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Total current liabilities |
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4,055,598 |
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Capital lease obligations, less current portion |
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27,692 |
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Long-term debt, less current portion |
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32,088 |
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Total liabilities |
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4,115,378 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized;
none issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 |
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Common stock $0.001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
14,873,966 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 |
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14,874 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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2,918,175 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(395,572 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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2,537,477 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
6,652,855 |
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See
accompanying notes, which are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
2
AKEENA SOLAR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
3,599,957 |
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$ |
2,212,587 |
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$ |
8,902,554 |
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$ |
4,785,624 |
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Cost of sales |
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2,709,642 |
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1,513,372 |
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6,729,181 |
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3,648,556 |
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Gross profit |
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890,315 |
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699,215 |
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2,173,373 |
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1,137,068 |
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Operating expenses |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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1,268,539 |
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502,141 |
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2,753,569 |
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1,191,424 |
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Total operating expenses |
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1,268,539 |
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502,141 |
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2,753,569 |
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1,191,424 |
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(Loss) income from operations |
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(378,224 |
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197,074 |
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(580,196 |
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(54,356 |
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Other income (expense) |
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Interest income (expense), net |
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(17,348 |
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(2,323 |
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(43,543 |
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(6,677 |
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Total other income (expense) |
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(17,348 |
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(2,323 |
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(43,543 |
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(6,677 |
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Net
(loss) income |
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$ |
(395,572 |
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$ |
194,751 |
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$ |
(623,739 |
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$ |
(61,033 |
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Earnings (loss) per common and common equivalent share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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Diluted |
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(0.04 |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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Weighted average shares used in computing earnings
per common and common equivalent share: |
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Basic |
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10,807,506 |
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9,000,000 |
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9,616,275 |
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9,000,000 |
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Diluted |
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10,807,506 |
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9,000,000 |
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9,616,275 |
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9,000,000 |
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See
accompanying notes, which are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
AKEENA
SOLAR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(Unaudited)
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Common Stock |
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Additional |
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Number |
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Paid-in |
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Accumulated |
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Stockholders' |
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of Shares |
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Amount |
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Capital |
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Deficit |
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Equity |
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Balance at January 1, 2004 |
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8,000,000 |
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$ |
8,000 |
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(7,000 |
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$ |
(8,126 |
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$ |
(7,126 |
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Distribution to stockholder |
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(90,000 |
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(90,000 |
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Net income |
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156,077 |
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156,077 |
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Balance at December 31, 2004 |
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8,000,000 |
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8,000 |
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(7,000 |
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57,951 |
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58,951 |
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Distribution to stockholder |
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(60,322 |
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(60,322 |
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Net income |
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1,852 |
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1,852 |
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Balance at December 31, 2005 |
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8,000,000 |
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8,000 |
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(7,000 |
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(519 |
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481 |
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Net equity
of Fairview Energy Corporation, Inc. at date of merger |
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3,656,466 |
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3,656 |
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3,015 |
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6,671 |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock at $1.00
under private
placement, $0.001
par value |
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2,527,500 |
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2,528 |
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2,524,972 |
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2,527,500 |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock at $1.00
under private
placement, $0.001
par value |
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690,000 |
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690 |
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689,310 |
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690,000 |
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Total placement agent fees |
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(131,539 |
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(131,539 |
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Warrants issued to placement agent |
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70,039 |
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70,039 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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9,064 |
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9,064 |
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Distribution to stockholder |
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(11,000 |
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(11,000 |
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Reclassification
of S corporation accumulated deficit to additional paid-in capital |
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(239,686 |
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239,686 |
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Net loss |
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(623,739 |
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(623,739 |
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Balance at September 30, 2006 |
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14,873,966 |
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$ |
14,874 |
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$ |
2,918,175 |
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$ |
(395,572) |
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$ |
2,537,477 |
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See
accompanying notes, which are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
4
AKEENA SOLAR, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(623,739 |
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$ |
(61,033 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operations
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Depreciation |
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22,889 |
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20,672 |
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Bad debt expense |
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11,161 |
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15,938 |
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Non cash stock-based compensation expense |
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9,064 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(915,282 |
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(733,880 |
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Inventory |
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(950,865 |
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(220,071 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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51,734 |
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(15,198 |
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Other assets |
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(42,745 |
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Accounts
payable and customer rebate payable |
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247,487 |
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346,523 |
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Accrued liabilities and accrued warranty |
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603,271 |
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232,993 |
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Deferred revenue |
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2,201 |
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(12,676 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(1,584,824 |
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(426,732 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Capital expenditures |
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(70,051 |
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(17,500 |
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Acquisition of customer list |
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(101,618 |
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Increase in amount due from related party |
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(800 |
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(3,084 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(172,469 |
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(20,584 |
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Cash flows from financing activities |
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Borrowing on long-term debt |
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21,084 |
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Repayment of long-term debt |
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(12,809 |
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(13,589 |
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Borrowings on line of credit, net of repayments |
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500,000 |
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Distributions to stockholder |
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(11,000 |
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(50,322 |
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Payment of capital lease obligations |
|
|
(315 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock under private placement |
|
|
3,217,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of
placement agent fees |
|
|
(61,500 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Cash acquired in reverse merger |
|
|
16,871 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
3,169,831 |
|
|
|
436,089 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
1,412,538 |
|
|
(11,227 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period |
|
|
270,046 |
|
|
|
99,089 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of period |
|
$ |
1,682,584 |
|
|
$ |
87,862 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flows disclosures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the period for
Interest |
|
$ |
39,615 |
|
|
$ |
8,093 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash investing and financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock warrants to placement agent |
|
$ |
70,039 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital lease obligations incurred |
|
$ |
34,538 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash
acquisition of customer list, loan payable in January 2007 |
|
$ |
175,568 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See
accompanying notes, which are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
5
AKEENA SOLAR, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 2006
(Unaudited)
1.
Basis of Presentation and Description of Business
Basis
of Presentation Interim Financial Information
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. They
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes to the financial
statements of Akeena Solar, Inc. (the Company) for the
years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 appearing in the
Companys Form 8-K.
The September 30, 2006 unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements on Form 10-QSB have been prepared
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain
information and note disclosures normally included in the annual
financial statements on Form 10-KSB have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Companys management
believes the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In
the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for
a fair statement of the result of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected
herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the
results to be expected for the entire year.
On August 11, 2006, the Company entered into a reverse merger transaction with Fairview Energy
Corporation, Inc. (Fairview). Pursuant to the merger agreement, the stockholders of Akeena Solar
received one share of Fairview common stock for each issued and outstanding share of Akeena Solar
common stock, which totalled 8,000,000 shares. In addition, in connection with the reverse merger, the Companys 1,000,000 outstanding warrants (see Note 11) were exchanged for warrants of Fairview. Akeena Solars common shares were also adjusted from $0.01 par value to $0.001 par
value at the time of the reverse merger transaction (the Merger). Subsequent to the closing of
the Merger, the closing of a private placement of 3,217,500 shares of the Companys common stock
(the Private Placement) at an issue price of $1.00 per share for a total of $3,217,500, and the
cancellation of 3,877,477 shares of Fairview common stock, the former stockholders of Akeena Solar held a majority of
Fairviews outstanding common stock. Since the stockholders of Akeena Solar own a majority of the
outstanding shares of Fairview common stock immediately following the Merger, the Merger is being
accounted for as a reverse merger transaction and Akeena Solar is deemed to be the acquirer. The
assets, liabilities and the historical operations prior to the Merger are those of Akeena Solar.
Subsequent to the Merger, the consolidated financial statements include the assets and liabilities
of Akeena Solar and Fairview, and the historical operations of Akeena Solar and the operations of
Fairview from the closing date of the Merger.
Description
of Business
The Company is engaged in the installation of solar panel systems to
residential and commercial markets.
2.
Significant Accounting Policies
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
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities
at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, when
purchased, to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents which consist
principally of demand deposits with high credit quality financial institutions. At certain times,
such amounts exceed FDIC insurance limits. The Company has not experienced any losses on these
investments.
Manufacturer and installation warranties
The Company warrants its products for various periods against defects in material or installation
workmanship. The manufacturer warranty on the solar panels and the inverters have a warranty
period range of 5 25 years. The Company assists the customer in the event that the manufacturer
warranty needs to be used to replace a defected panel or inverter. The Company provides for a
5-year warranty on the installation of a system and all equipment and incidental supplies other
than solar panels and inverters that are covered under the manufacturer warranty. The Company
records a provision for the installation warranty, within cost of sales, based on historical
experience and future expectations of the probable cost to be incurred in honoring its warranty
commitment. The provision for the installation warranty is included within accrued warranty in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
The provision for installation warranty consisted of the following at September 30, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
304,188 |
|
Provision charged to warranty expense |
|
|
131,488 |
|
Less: warranty claims |
|
|
(11,250 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
424,426 |
|
|
6
Recent accounting pronouncements
In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 151, Inventory Costs, (SFAS 151), which amends the provisions
of Chapter 4 of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 43, Inventory Pricing, (ARB 43). SFAS 151
requires that certain production costs, such as idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and
spoilage be charged as a current period expense. Under ARB 43, these costs were charged to current
period expense only under certain circumstances. Additionally, SFAS 151 requires that the
allocation of fixed production overhead to the costs of
conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. SFAS 151 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 and is required to be adopted by the Company beginning
on January 1, 2006. The Companys adoption of SFAS 151 did not have a material impact on the
Companys consolidated results of operations or financial position.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R), which revises
SFAS No. 123 Accounting For Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123) and supersedes Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (APB No. 25). SFAS 123R requires companies to measure the cost of
employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments (including grants of
employee stock options) based on the grant date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions).
That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide
service in exchange for the award, or the requisite service period (usually the vesting period).
The pro forma disclosures previously permitted under SFAS 123 will no longer be an alternative to
financial statement recognition. The Company would be allowed to apply the provisions
of SFAS 123R prospectively solely to new awards and to awards modified, repurchased or cancelled
after the required effective date of the statement. The
effects of the provisions of 123R on the Companys consolidated results of operations and financial
position as of September 30, 2006 are disclosed in Note 10.
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial
Instruments (SFAS 155). SFAS 155 allows financial instruments that have embedded derivatives to
be accounted for as a whole, eliminating the need to bifurcate the derivative from its host, if the
holder elects to account for the whole instrument on a fair value basis. This statement is
effective for all financial instruments acquired or issued after the beginning of an entitys first
fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS
155 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets (SFAS
156). SFAS 156 provides relief for entities that use derivatives to economically hedge
fluctuations in the fair value of their servicing rights and changes how gains and losses are
computed in certain transfers or securitizations. SFAS 156 is effective as of the beginning of the
first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The Company does not expect the adoption of
SFAS 156 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48
clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax
position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also
provides guidance on de-recognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The interpretation applies to all tax
positions related to income taxes subject to FASB Statement No. 109. FIN 48 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. Differences between the amounts recognized in the
statements of financial position prior to the adoption of FIN 48 and the amounts reported after
adoption should be accounted for as a cumulative-effect adjustment recorded to the beginning
balance of retained earnings. The Company does not believe the adoption of FIN 48 will have a
material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
7
3. Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable at September 30, 2006 consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
Trade accounts |
|
$ |
1,481,873 |
|
State rebates receivable |
|
|
1,067,437 |
|
Other receivables |
|
|
46,000 |
|
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
(13,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,582,310 |
|
|
4. Inventory
Inventory consists of the following at September 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
Finished goods |
|
$ |
1,490,733 |
|
|
5. Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net consist of the following at September 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
Furniture and fixtures |
|
$ |
7,400 |
|
Office equipment |
|
|
4,089 |
|
Vehicles |
|
|
240,640 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
252,129 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(85,305 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
166,824 |
|
|
Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was approximately
$9,000 and $7,000, respectively. Depreciation expense for nine months ended September 30, 2006 and
2005 was approximately $23,000 and $21,000, respectively.
8
6. Assets Acquired
On September 29, 2006, the Company executed an Account Purchase Agreement (the Purchase
Agreement), whereby the Company purchased customer contracts, fixed assets and a customer listing
from an individual (the Seller) who, subsequent to the execution of the Purchase Agreement,
became an employee of the Company. This employee has been hired to expand the Companys operations
into Fresno, California. The customer contracts of approximately $109,000 are included within
Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at
September 30, 2006. The fixed assets purchased of approximately $37,000 are included within
Property and equipment, net and the customer listing valued at approximately $277,000 is included
within Customer list in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2006. The customer list will be amortized over an eighteen month period. Upon
execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Seller received approximately $196,000 and during January
2007, will receive approximately $176,000 in the Companys common stock, based upon the weighted
average closing price of the shares. The $176,000 is included within Loan payable in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2006, and will be settled in shares of the
Companys common stock during January 2007.
As
long as the Seller remains employed by the Company, the Seller will
receive cash of $77,000 during April 2007, and up to 29,481 and 27,143
shares of the Companys common stock during 2007 and 2008,
respectively. The receipt of these shares is conditional upon the
attainment of certain revenue milestone amounts. Additionally, per
the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Seller is entitled to
receive 14,286 shares of the Companys common stock on
December 31, 2008, as long as the Seller remains employed by the
Company at that time.
Concurrent with the Purchase Agreement, the Company executed an employment agreement with the Seller which expires December 31, 2008. There are automatic renewals unless notice is given within 30 days by either party.
7. Accrued liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following at September 30:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
Accrued salaries and benefits |
|
$ |
64,616 |
|
Customer deposits |
|
|
142,000 |
|
Accrued accounting and legal fees |
|
|
125,734 |
|
Other accrued liabilities |
|
|
406,891 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
739,241 |
|
|
8. Credit facility and long-term debt
The Company has a revolving line of credit (the Credit Facility), which provides for
borrowings of up to $500,000. The Company entered into this agreement on August 31, 2005 and the
Company is currently in the process of renegotiating the terms of this Credit Facility. The total
available amount of $500,000 is outstanding at September 30, 2006.
Interest on the outstanding balance under the Credit Facility is calculated on the prime rate
(Prime) plus 1.25%. Interest was calculated based on Prime plus 1.25% (9.5%) at September 30,
2006.
All of the existing property and assets of the Company are pledged as collateral for the Credit
Facility. In addition, the Companys obligations are collateralized by a guaranty from the
President of the Company, which includes as collateral all personal property and assets.
The Companys long-term debt consists of five vehicle loans with a total outstanding balance of
approximately $51,000 at September 30, 2006, less the current portion due of approximately $19,000
at September 30, 2006.
9
9. Stockholders equity
On
August 11, 2006, the Company entered into a reverse merger
transaction with Fairview as discussed in Note 1. Pursuant to the Merger, the stockholders of Akeena Solar
received one share of Fairview common stock for each issued and outstanding share of Akeena Solar
common stock, which totalled 8,000,000 shares. In addition, in connection with the reverse merger, the Companys 1,000,000 outstanding warrants (see Note 11) were exchanged for warrants of Fairview. Akeena Solars common shares were also adjusted from $0.01 par value to $0.001 par
value at the time of the Merger. Subsequent to the closing of
the Merger, the closing of the Private Placement of 3,217,500 shares of the Companys common stock
at an issue price of $1.00 per share for a total of $3,217,500, and the
cancellation of 3,877,477 shares of Fairview common stock, the former stockholders of Akeena Solar held a majority of
Fairviews outstanding common stock. Since the stockholders of Akeena Solar own a majority of the
outstanding shares of Fairview common stock immediately following the Merger, the Merger is being
accounted for as a reverse merger transaction and Akeena Solar is deemed to be the acquirer. The
assets, liabilities and the historical operations prior to the Merger are those of Akeena Solar.
Subsequent to the Merger, the consolidated financial statements include the assets and liabilities
of Akeena Solar and Fairview, and the historical operations of Akeena Solar and the operations of
Fairview from the closing date of the Merger.
10. Stock Incentive Plan
On August 8, 2006, Akeena Solar adopted the Akeena Solar, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the
Stock Plan), whereby 450,000 shares of common stock shall be available for grant to employees,
directors and consultants under the Stock Plan. Restricted stock and stock options may be issued
under the Stock Plan. As of September 30, 2006, 257,159 shares of restricted common stock have been
granted under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan and 192,841 are still available for grant. The
restriction period on the restricted shares granted shall expire at a rate of 25% a year over four
years. Upon the lapse of the restriction period, the grantee shall become entitled to receive a
stock certificate evidencing the common shares, and the restrictions shall cease to exist.
The Company recognized stock based compensation expense of $9,000 during the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2006 relating to compensation expense calculated in accordance with SFAS 123R
for restricted stock granted under the Stock Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
SFAS 123R requires the estimation of forfeitures when recognizing compensation expense and that
this estimate of forfeitures be adjusted over the requisite service period should actual
forfeitures differ from such estimates. At September 30, 2006, there was approximately $248,000 of
unrecognized share-based compensation expense associated with the non-vested restricted shares
granted. Stock based compensation expense relating to these restricted shares is expected to be
recognized over a period of four years.
SFAS 123R requires the cash flows as a result of the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in
excess of the compensation cost recognized (excess tax benefits) to be classified as financing cash
flows. There are no excess tax benefits for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, and
therefore, there is no impact on the accompanying unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows.
11. Stock options and stock warrants
The Companys 2001 Stock Option Plan (the 2001 Plan) provides for the issuance of incentive
stock options and non-statutory stock options. The Companys Board of Directors, which, subject to
the terms of the 2001 Plan, determines to whom grants are made, and the vesting, timing, amounts
and other terms of such grants. Incentive stock options may be granted only to employees of the
Company, while non-statutory stock options may be granted to the Companys employees, officers,
directors, consultants and advisors. Options under the Plan vest as determined by the Board of
Directors, but in no event at a rate less than 20% per year. The term of the options granted under
the 2001 Plan may not exceed 10 years and the maximum aggregate shares that may be issued upon
exercise of such options is 4,000,000 shares of common stock. No options have been granted under
the 2001 Plan as of September 30, 2006.
10
In March 2001, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Companys common
stock at an exercise price per share of $0.01 in exchange for the purchase of assets from AWI, Inc., a related party (see Note 13). The warrants to purchase 1,000,000 shares expire in March 2011 and
therefore, the remaining contractual life of the warrants at September 30, 2006 is 4.5 years.
During August and September 2006, the Company issued warrants to purchase 61,500 shares of the
Companys common stock at an exercise price per share of $1.00 to the placement agent that sold 41
units under the Private Placement. The fair value of these warrants was estimated using the
Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: a risk-free interest
rate of 4.9%, an expected life of three years, an expected volatility factor or 103.3% and a
dividend yield of 0.0%. The value assigned to these warrants under the Black-Scholes estimate is
approximately $70,000. The aggregate intrinsic value of the 61,500 warrants outstanding and exercisable at September 30, 2006 was approximately $178,000.
Therefore, as of September 30, 2006, warrants to purchase 1,061,500 shares of the Companys common stock are outstanding and exercisable.
12. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period presented. Diluted earnings per share is
computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods plus the
effect of dilutive securities outstanding during the periods. For the three months ended September
30, 2006, basic earnings per share is the same as diluted earnings per share as a result of the
Companys common stock equivalents being anti-dilutive due to the Companys net loss. For the nine
months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, basic earnings per share is the same as
diluted earnings per share as a result of the Companys common stock equivalents being
anti-dilutive due to the Companys net loss. At September 30, 2006, warrants to purchase 61,500
shares of the Companys common stock and 257,159 restricted common shares granted are dilutive
securities that may dilute future earnings per share. The
Companys issued and outstanding common shares as of
September 30, 2006 do not include the underlying shares
exercisable with respect to the issuance of the 1,000,000 warrants
exercisable at $0.01 per share. In accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings
per Share, the Company has given effect to the issuance of these warrants in computing basic net loss per share.
13. Related party transactions
The Company issued a warrant (see Note 11) to AWI during March 2001 to purchase 1,000,000
shares of the Companys common stock at an exercise price per share of $0.01.
The President of the Company is a director of AWI and is currently a custodian for AWI. The
Company also has an amount due from this related party for expenses of approximately $22,000 paid
by the Company on behalf of AWI, which are recorded as due from related party within the
accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
14. Income Taxes
As the Company was a Subchapter S corporation until June 2006, any taxable income or loss of
the S corporation through June 2006 was included within the sole stockholders income for federal
and state income tax purposes.
Deferred income taxes arise from timing differences resulting from income and expense items
reported for financial account and tax purposes in different periods. A deferred tax asset
valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that deferred tax assets will not
be realized. During the three months ended September 30, 2006, there was no income tax expense or
benefit for federal and state income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations due to the Companys net loss and a valuation
allowance of approximately $170,000 on the resulting deferred tax
asset.
15. Commitments and contingencies
Litigation
The Company is involved in certain legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. In
the opinion of management, the outcome of such proceedings will not materially affect the Companys
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Employment Agreement
The Company has an employment agreement with an employee which expires December 31, 2008. There are automatic one year renewals unless written notice is given within 30 days by either side.
16. Subsequent events
During
October 2006, the Companys Board of Directors approved the granting of 78,008
restricted common shares. During October 2006, warrants to purchase 160,000 shares of the
Companys common stock were exercised at an exercise price per share of $0.01, for total cash
proceeds of $1,600. During October and November 2006, the Company
issued 335,167 shares of the Companys $0.001 par value common
stock.
11
Item 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR PLAN OF OPERATIONS
All references to the Company, we, our, and us refer to Akeena Solar, Inc. and
its subsidiaries (Akeena Solar).
The following discussion highlights the principal factors that have affected our financial
condition and results of operations as well as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods
described. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see Cautionary Factors That
May Affect Future Results for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated
with these forward-looking statements. The operating results for the periods presented were not
significantly affected by inflation.
Cautionary Factors That May Affect Future Results
This Current Report on Form 10-QSB and other written reports and oral statements made from
time to time by the Company may contain so-called forward-looking statements, all of which are
subject to risks and uncertainties. One can identify these forward-looking statements by their use
of words such as expects, plans, will, estimates, forecasts, projects and other words
of similar meaning. One can identify them by the fact that they do not relate strictly to
historical or current facts. These statements are likely to address the Companys growth strategy,
financial results and product and development programs. One must carefully consider any such
statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the
Companys forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad
variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No
forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The
Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. One should
carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Companys filings with the
SEC, especially on Forms 10-KSB, 10-QSB and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified
important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. One
should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently,
the reader should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or
uncertainties.
Company Overview
Akeena Solar is a leading designer and integrator of solar power systems. We market, sell,
design and install systems for residential and small commercial customers. We currently service
customers in California, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. According to data
compiled by the California Energy Commission and the New Jersey Clean Energy Program, over the past
three years Akeena Solar has been one of the largest national integrators of residential and small
commercial solar power systems in the United States. To date, we have installed over 500 solar
power systems.
Akeena Solar was formed in February 2001 as a California corporation under the name Akeena,
Inc. and reincorporated as a Delaware corporation in June 2006, at which time its name was changed
to Akeena Solar, Inc. Our Corporate headquarters are located at 605 University Avenue, Los Gatos,
California 95032. In addition, we maintain installation offices at our Los Gatos facility and at 26
Commerce Road, Suite F, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004.
As discussed in Note 1 of the Companys consolidated financial statements, on August 11, 2006, the Company entered into a reverse merger transaction with Fairview Energy Corporation, Inc.
On September 29, 2006, the Company executed an Account Purchase Agreement (the Purchase
Agreement), whereby we purchased customer contracts, fixed assets and a customer listing from Jeff
Brown d/b/a Solahart All Valley Energy Systems of Clovis, California (Solahart). Subsequent to
the execution of the Purchase Agreement, Jeff Brown, former President of Solahart, accepted
employment with Akeena Solar as District Operations Manager. This employee has been hired to
expand our operations into Fresno, California. The total assets purchased under the agreement were
approximately $423,000. Upon execution of the Purchase Agreement, Jeff Brown received
approximately $196,000 and during January 2007, will receive approximately $176,000 in the
Companys common stock, based upon the weighted average closing price of the shares.
Akeena Solar, Inc. and Solahart also entered into a non-compete agreement in connection with
the Purchase Agreement, specifically regarding photovoltaic customers. Solahart remains as an
operating entity focusing on solar water heating installations used in swimming pool and
residential water heating.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain information related to our
operations, expressed in thousands of dollars and as a percentage of our net sales:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, |
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in thousands) |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
Net sales |
|
$ |
3,600 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
2,213 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
8,902 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
4,786 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Cost of sales |
|
|
2,710 |
|
|
|
75.3 |
|
|
|
1,514 |
|
|
|
68.4 |
|
|
|
6,729 |
|
|
|
75.6 |
|
|
|
3,649 |
|
|
|
76.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
890 |
|
|
|
24.7 |
|
|
|
699 |
|
|
|
31.6 |
|
|
|
2,173 |
|
|
|
24.4 |
|
|
|
1,137 |
|
|
|
23.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
1,269 |
|
|
|
35.2 |
|
|
|
502 |
|
|
|
22.7 |
|
|
|
2,753 |
|
|
|
30.9 |
|
|
|
1,191 |
|
|
|
24.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
1,269 |
|
|
|
35.2 |
|
|
|
502 |
|
|
|
22.7 |
|
|
|
2,753 |
|
|
|
30.9 |
|
|
|
1,191 |
|
|
|
24.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
(379 |
) |
|
|
(10.5 |
) |
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
8.9 |
|
|
|
(580 |
) |
|
|
(6.5 |
) |
|
|
(54 |
) |
|
|
(1.1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense, net |
|
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
(44 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other expense, net |
|
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
(44 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
(396 |
) |
|
|
(11.0) |
% |
|
$ |
195 |
|
|
|
8.8 |
% |
|
$ |
(624 |
) |
|
|
(7.0) |
% |
|
$ |
(61 |
) |
|
|
(1.3) |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006, as compared to Three Months Ended September 30,
2005
Net sales
Net sales in the three months ended September 30, 2006 totaled $3.6 million, or 62.7% higher
than the $2.2 million for the same period in 2005. The increase
was principally due to a 23.0% increase in volume
of installations with a 24.0% higher average price (larger installations) during the third quarter
of 2006 as compared to 2005. The increased volume reflects the widening acceptance of photovoltaic
technology on the consumer level.
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Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold including all installation expenses during the three months ended September 30,
2006 was 75.3% of revenues, as compared to 68.4% in 2005. Parts and supplies, which are expensed
when purchased, increased approximately $261,000, or approximately 243%, due to
higher prices on various parts. Parts and supply costs also have variability as compared to sales growth due to special
components used for commercial jobs and variability in residential roof types. Cost of sales also increased in the third quarter of 2006 due to a $152,000, or
approximately 293%, increase in use tax. This increase occurred because in 2005, one third of
sales were in New Jersey which has no use tax on solar parts while in 2006, only 10% of sales
were in New Jersey. This caused use tax to increase from 2.3% of sales in the third quarter of
2005 to 5.7% in the third quarter of 2006.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Sales and marketing expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2006 were 10.5% of net
sales as compared to 8.1% of net sales during the same period of the prior year. Sales and
marketing expenses increased to approximately $379,000, for the third quarter of 2006 as compared
to $179,000 in 2005 due to higher sales commissions, attendance at more conferences and trade
shows, as well as increased print advertising and internet marketing expenditures.
General
and administrative expenses for the quarter ended September 30,
2006 were 24.7% of net
sales as compared to 14.6% of net sales during the same period of the prior year. General and
administrative expenses for legal, accounting and other professional services increased
approximately $392,000 due primarily to costs associated with the Companys reverse merger with
Fairview Energy Corporation, Inc. We expect ongoing increased general and administrative expenses
due to increased accounting and legal costs associated with both our growth strategy as well as
with having become a publicly traded company.
Interest expense
Interest expense, net of interest income, was approximately $17,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2006 as compared to approximately $2,000 during the same period in 2005. Interest
expense relating to the Companys $500,000 Credit Facility (the Credit Facility) from Citibank
was approximately $16,000 during the third quarter of 2006. Prior to September of 2005, Akeena had
no credit facility apart from credit lines extended by vendors.
Income taxes
During the three months ended September 30, 2006, there was no income tax expense or benefit
for federal and state income taxes in the Companys consolidated statements of operations due to
the Companys net loss and a valuation allowance on the resulting deferred tax asset. The Company
did not record a provision for income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2005, as the
Company was a Subchapter S corporation until June 2006, and any taxable income or loss of the S
corporation is included within the stockholders income for federal and state income tax purposes
through June 2006.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006, as compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
Net sales
Net sales totaled $8.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, as compared to
$4.8 million in 2005, or an increase of 86.0%. The increase was due to a higher volume of
installations for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as compared to 2005. The increased
volume reflects both widening acceptance of photovoltaic technology on the consumer level, and a
steadily accelerating pace of installation throughout the nine month period in 2006.
Cost of goods sold
Cost of goods sold including all installation expenses during the nine months ended September
30, 2006 was 75.6% of revenues, as compared to 76.2% in 2005. One-time large purchases were made during the three months ended September 30, 2006, as discussed above. The first and second quarters of 2006 yielded more favorable
purchasing and therefore, the cost of goods sold amount for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was 75.6% of net revenues on a year-to-date basis,
which is a slight improvement over the same period of the prior year.
In addition, the Company has implemented a slightly better job costing method during 2006, as compared to 2005.
This improvement was partially offset by an increase in use tax of approximately $225,000, and an
increase in parts and supplies of approximately $318,000, for the reasons already discussed under
the cost of goods sold section for the three months ended September 30, 2006 above.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Sales and marketing expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 were 9.3% of net
sales as compared to 8.8% of net sales during the same period of the prior year. Sales and
marketing expenses were approximately $827,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 as
compared to approximately $420,000 for the same period in 2005. This increase is mainly due to
higher sales commissions, as well as increased print advertising, public relations and internet
marketing expenditures. These expenses were partially offset by lower trade shows and conferences
expenditures.
General
and administrative expenses for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006 were 21.6% of
net sales as compared to 16.1% of net sales during the same period of the prior year. General and
administrative expenses increased to approximately $1.9 million in 2006 compared to approximately
$771,000 over the same period in 2005. General and administrative expenses for legal, accounting
and other professional services increased approximately $675,000 due primarily to costs associated
with the Companys reverse merger with Fairview Energy Corporation, Inc.
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Interest expense
Interest expense was approximately $43,000, relating primarily to the Companys Credit
Facility, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Interest expense was approximately $8,000
during the same period in 2005, and was offset by interest income of approximately $1,000. Prior
to September of 2005, Akeena had no credit facility aside from credit lines extended by vendors.
Liquidity and capital resources
As of September 30, 2006 we had $1.7 million in cash on hand and no additional borrowing
capacity available under our Credit Facility. Our primary capital requirement is to fund purchases
of solar panels and inverters. Significant sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash flows from
operating activities, working capital and borrowings from our revolving line of credit.
Cash flows used in operating activities were $(1.6) million and $(427,000) for the nine months
ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Large purchases of solar panels occurred during
the first nine months of 2006 in preparation for installation on various commercial jobs, in
addition to an increase in our overall accounts receivable balances. Similarly, accounts payable
rose in response to the increase in purchases as a result of the increase in overall revenue
levels. A high level of inventory is a significant benefit in this industry; panels are difficult
to procure and are immediately fungible.
Cash
flows used in investing activities were $(172,000) and $(21,000), respectively, for the
nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. During the nine months ended September 30, 2006,
$(102,000) represents the purchase of a customer list in connection with the Solahart transaction.
Cash
flows provided by financing activities were $3.2 million and $436,000, respectively, for
the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. During the nine months ended September 30,
2006, the Company raised proceeds of $3.2 million from the issuance of our common stock under a
private placement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2005, the Company borrowed $500,000
under its Credit Facility.
At September 30, 2006, we had a $500,000 outstanding balance under our Credit Facility.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at the prime rate, plus a margin rate of 1.25%.
Contractual obligations
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payments Due |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less than |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
More than |
Obligation |
|
Total |
|
1 year |
|
1-3 years |
|
4-5 years |
|
5 years |
Operating leases |
|
$ |
406,550 |
|
|
$ |
127,370 |
|
|
$ |
279,180 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Capital leases |
|
|
34,223 |
|
|
|
6,531 |
|
|
|
21,248 |
|
|
|
6,444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
440,773 |
|
|
$ |
133,901 |
|
|
$ |
300,428 |
|
|
$ |
6,444 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
Application of critical accounting policies and estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reporting of
assets, liabilities, sales and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for the years ending December 31, 2005 and 2004 as
filed on Form 8-K provides a summary of our significant accounting policies, which are all in
accordance with generally accepted accounting policies in the United States. Certain of our
accounting policies are critical to understanding our consolidated financial statements, because
their application requires management to make assumptions about future results and depends to a
large extent on managements judgment, because past results have fluctuated and are expected to
continue to do so in the future.
We believe that the application of the accounting policies described in the following
paragraphs is highly dependent on critical estimates and assumptions that are inherently uncertain
and highly susceptible to change. For all these policies, we caution that future events rarely
develop exactly as estimated, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment. On an ongoing
basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those discussed below.
Revenue recognition. Revenue from sales of products is recognized when: (1) persuasive
evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (3)
the sale price is fixed or determinable, and (4) collection of the related receivable is reasonably
assured. We recognize revenue from installation sales when installations are at least 90% complete,
or in the case of specific transfer of title of products, delivered and title and risk of loss pass
to the customer.
Long-lived assets. We periodically review our property and equipment and identifiable
intangible assets for possible impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. Assumptions and estimates used in the evaluation of
impairment may affect the carrying value of long-lived assets, which could result in impairment
charges in future periods. Significant assumptions and estimates include the projected cash flows
based upon estimated revenue and expense growth rates and the discount rate applied to expected
cash flows. In addition, our depreciation and amortization policies reflect judgments on the
estimated useful lives of assets.
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Contingencies. We accrue for estimated losses from legal actions or claims when events exist
that make the realization of the losses probable and the losses can be reasonably estimated. We
analyze our litigation claims based on currently available information to assess potential
liability. We develop our estimates of litigation costs in consultation with outside counsel
handling our defense in these matters, which involves an analysis of potential results assuming a
combination of litigation and settlement strategies. These estimates involve significant judgment
based on the facts and circumstances of each case. Our future results could be affected if our
estimated loss accruals, if any, are below the actual costs incurred.
Subsequent Events
During
October 2006, the Companys Board of Directors approved the granting of 78,008
restricted common shares. During October 2006, warrants to purchase 160,000 shares of the
Companys common stock were exercised at an exercise price per share of $0.01, for total cash
proceeds of $1,600. During October and November 2006, the Company
issued 335,167 shares of the Companys $0.001 par value common
stock.
Seasonality
Our quarterly installation and operating results may vary significantly from quarter to
quarter as a result of seasonal changes in State or Federal subsidies as well as weather.
Historically, sales are highest during the third and fourth quarters as a result of good weather
and robust bookings in the second quarter.
Item 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
CEO and CFO Certifications
As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, the Company carried out under
the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management including the
Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (the certifying officers),
an evaluation of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures. The
certifications of the CEO and the CFO required by Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(c) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Certifications) are filed as exhibits to
this report. This section of the report contains the information concerning the evaluation
of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) (Disclosure Controls) and changes to internal control over financial reporting
(as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) (Internal Controls) referred
to in the Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the
Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls
The Company maintains controls and procedures designed to ensure that it is able to collect
the information that is required to be disclosed in the reports it files with the SEC, and
to process, summarize and disclose this information within the time period specified in the
rules of the SEC. The Companys Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers are
responsible for establishing, maintaining and enhancing these procedures. They are also
responsible, as required by the rules established by the SEC, for the evaluation of the
effectiveness of these procedures.
Based on our managements evaluation (with participation of our principal executive officer
and principal financial officer), as of the end of the period covered by this report, our
principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that a
deficiency was identified in its internal controls over financial reporting which
constitutes a material weakness. Accordingly, management has concluded that its
disclosure controls and procedures are not effective.
The material weakness is the result of an insufficient number of personnel having adequate
knowledge, experience and training to provide effective oversight and review over the
Companys financial close and reporting process.
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Limitations
on the Effective of Controls
Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls over financial
reporting will prevent all error and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and
operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of a control
system are met. Further, any control system reflects limitations on resources, and the benefits of
a control system must be considered relative to its costs. These limitations also include the
realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of
simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of
some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of a control. A design
of a control system is also based upon certain assumptions about potential future conditions; over
time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance
with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a
cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be
detected.
Changes in Internal Controls
The Company maintains a system of internal controls designed to provide reasonable
assurance that transactions are executed in accordance with managements general
or specific authorization; transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation
of financial statements in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP) and maintain accountability for assets. Access to assets is permitted only
in accordance with managements general or specific authorization.
It is the responsibility of the Companys management to establish and maintain adequate
internal control over financial reporting. The material weakness identified, relates to an
insufficient number of personnel having adequate knowledge, experience and training to
provide effective oversight and review over the Companys financial close and reporting
process. This is the result of limited financial resources.
These control deficiencies in the aggregate did not result in any misstatements in the
interim consolidated financial statements. Management is in the process of remedying the
material weakness described above.
Internal control over financial reporting
Management has initiated the following activities intended to improve our internal control
over financial reporting.
|
|
|
In August of 2006, the Chief Financial Officer
became a full-time employee of the company. Additionally,
in September of 2006, Akeena began expanding its accounting
department with the addition of a purchasing and inventory
control position. Late in September 2006, the company began
a search for a full-time Controller, a position which was
subsequently filled in October 2006. |
|
|
|
|
We are developing policies and procedures to monitor and
track sales bookings and installations by product, date of
sale, and by customer. Installation performance logs,
identifying key product and installation type information,
are now maintained and analyzed by management on a monthly
basis. |
|
|
|
|
We are developing policies and procedures regarding
installations to monitor when the risk of ownership of our
products and services is transferred to our customers.
Monthly sales at the end of each period along with
installation completion documents are analyzed by management
to determine whether the risk of ownership has been
transferred to the customer and revenue has been
appropriately recognized. |
Although management believes that these measures have improved the design of our internal
control over financial reporting, our internal control over financial reporting remains largely
undocumented. We plan to document in writing our policies and
procedures with regard to our internal control over financial reporting in connection with our
compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits.
31.1 |
|
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
|
31.2 |
|
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
|
32.1 |
|
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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AKEENA SOLAR, INC.
|
|
Date: November 14, 2006 |
/s/ David Lad Wallace
|
|
|
David Lad Wallace |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and Chief
Accounting Officer) |
|
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