Metretek Technologies 10-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
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For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 0-19793
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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84-1169358
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303 East Seventeenth Avenue, Suite 660, Denver, CO 80203
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (303) 785-8080
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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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
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S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants knowledge, in
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As of June 30, 2006, the last business day of the Registrants most recently completed second
fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the shares of the registrants Common Stock held by
non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $208,571,299, based upon $17.18, the last sale
price of the Common Stock on such date as reported on the American Stock Exchange on such date.
For purposes of this disclosure, shares of Common Stock held by each director and executive officer
and each person who owns 5% or more of the registrants Common Stock have been excluded because
such persons may be deemed to be affiliates for this purpose. This determination, however, is
not necessarily conclusive for any other purpose.
As of March 2, 2007, 15,825,134 shares of the Registrants Common Stock were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Registrants definitive Proxy Statementfor the 2007 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120
days after the end of the Registrants fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, are incorporated by
reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent stated herein.
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Form 10-K
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of and
made under the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. From time to time in the future, we may make additional
forward-looking statements in presentations, at conferences, in press releases, in other reports
and filings and otherwise. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than statements of
historical fact, including statements that refer to plans, intentions, objectives, goals,
strategies, hopes, beliefs, projections, prospects, expectations or other characterizations of
future events or performance, and assumptions underlying the foregoing. The words may, could,
should, would, will, project, intend, continue, believe, anticipate, estimate,
forecast, expect, plan, potential, opportunity and scheduled, variations of such words,
and other comparable terminology and similar expressions are often, but not always, used to
identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, statements about the following:
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our prospects, including our future revenues, expenses, net income, margins,
profitability, cash flow, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations; |
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our products and services and our markets, including market position, market share,
market demand and benefits to customers; |
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our ability to successfully develop, operate and grow our operations and businesses; |
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our business plans, strategies, goals and objectives; |
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the sufficiency of our capital resources, including our cash and cash equivalents,
funds generated from operations, available borrowings under our credit arrangements and
other capital resources, to meet our future working capital, capital expenditure, debt
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industry trends and customer preferences; |
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the nature and intensity of our competition, and our ability to successfully compete in our markets; |
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business acquisitions, combinations, sales, alliances, ventures and other similar
business transactions and relationships; |
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the effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations of
litigation and other claims and proceedings that arise from time to time; and |
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future economic, business, market and regulatory conditions. |
Any forward-looking statements we make are based on our current plans, intentions, objectives,
goals, strategies, hopes, beliefs, projections and expectations, as well as assumptions made by and
information currently available to management. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
our forward-looking statements, any or all of which could turn out to be wrong. Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, but are subject to and qualified by
substantial risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are difficult to predict and are often
beyond our control. Forward-looking statements will be affected by assumptions we might make that
do not materialize or prove to be incorrect and by known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, anticipated or
implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include,
but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A. Risk Factors below, as well as other risks,
uncertainties and factors discussed elsewhere in this report, in documents that we include as
exhibits to or incorporate by reference in this report, and in other reports and documents we from
time to time file with or furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Any forward-looking statements contained in this report speak only as of the date of this
report, and any other forward-looking statements we make from time to time in the future speak only
as of the date they are made. We undertake no duty or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statement for any reason, whether as a result of changes in our expectations or the
underlying assumptions, the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future or unanticipated
events, circumstances or conditions or otherwise.
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PART I
Item 1. Business
Background
Metretek Technologies, Inc. is a diversified provider of energy technology products, services
and data management systems to industrial and commercial users and suppliers of natural gas and
electricity. We currently conduct our operations through three wholly-owned subsidiaries:
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PowerSecure, Inc., based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, designs, engineers, sells
and manages distributed generation systems marketed primarily to industrial and
commercial users of electricity, and also provides energy management, engineering,
consulting and other related products and services. |
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Southern Flow Companies, Inc., which we refer to as Southern Flow, based in
Lafayette, Louisiana, provides a wide variety of natural gas measurement services
principally to producers and operators of natural gas production facilities. |
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Metretek, Incorporated, which we refer to as Metretek Florida, based in Melbourne,
Florida, provides data collection, telemetry and other types of machine to machine,
commonly referred to as M2M, connectivity solutions for energy utility applications
such as automatic meter reading and pressure recording as well as for vehicle traffic
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In addition to these subsidiaries, Marcum Gas Transmission, Inc., which we refer to as MGT, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of ours based in Denver, Colorado, owns approximately 36% of the equity
interests in an unconsolidated business, Marcum Midstream 1995-2 Business Trust, which we refer to
as MM 1995-2, which operates production water disposal facilities located in northeastern Colorado.
MGT has acquired additional equity interests in MM 1995-2 in each of the past three years. As a
result of the acquisition of additional equity interests as well as the growth in MM 1995-2s
operations, the equity income from MM 1995-2 has become a larger part of our consolidated results
in recent years.
In this report, references to Metretek, we, us and our mean Metretek Technologies,
Inc. together with its subsidiaries, and references to Metretek Technologies mean Metretek
Technologies, Inc. without its subsidiaries, unless we state otherwise or the context indicates
otherwise.
We were incorporated in Delaware on April 5, 1991 under the name Marcum Natural Gas Services,
Inc., and we changed our name in June 1999 to Metretek Technologies, Inc. Our principal
executive offices are located at 303 East Seventeenth Avenue, Suite 660, Denver, Colorado 80203,
and our telephone number at those offices is (303) 785-8080. Our internet website address is
www.metretek.com. Information contained on our website is not incorporated into this report.
Business Strategy
Our business strategy is to serve the energy industry by providing tailored solutions that
address certain niches in the industry. In recent years, the energy industry has experienced a
period of significant price increases for energy consumers while at the same time it has been
increasingly stressed by a continued increase in the demand for energy. This conflux of rising
energy prices and rising energy demand has created opportunities for us to provide value to our
customers, which include commercial and industrial energy users, energy producers and utilities, in
addressing their energy needs. In carrying out our strategy, we conduct operations that include
the offering of distributed generation to businesses to augment their use of the electric grid, the
measurement and management of natural gas, the monitoring of the use of electricity and natural gas
by commercial and industrial users, the offering of energy efficiency projects that reduce the
cost of energy consumption and the provision of engineering and support services for utilities.
Our businesses are well positioned to benefit from many of the opportunities that have arisen in
the current energy environment.
In implementing our business strategy, we have acquired or formed the following important
businesses since 2000:
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In 2000, we formed PowerSecure to develop and operate our distributed generation
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In 2001, we acquired Industrial Automation, Inc., a process control and switchgear
design and manufacturing firm, as part of PowerSecures growth strategy. |
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In 2003, we commenced the development of the InvisiConnect® series of
products, which are M2M connection solutions for wireless network technology, to
enhance the product, service and technology offerings of Metretek Florida. |
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Since 2004, we have significantly increased our ownership of equity interests in MM 1995-2. |
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In November 2004, we acquired the minority interest in PowerSecure. |
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In 2005 and 2006, PowerSecure launched three new complementary energy service
businesses for the purpose of expanding its business to include providing technical
engineering services, management consulting and lighting efficiency services. |
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In 2006, PowerSecure launched a business unit focused on marketing the services of
all of PowerSecures businesses to federal customers, primarily in conjunction with
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In late 2006, PowerSecure acquired the business of Reids Trailer, Inc., which
builds trailers for the transportation of goods and equipment, an important element in
PowerSecures mobile distributed generation equipment business strategy. |
While we regularly engage in discussions relating to potential acquisitions and dispositions
of assets, businesses and companies, as of the date of this report we have not entered into any
binding agreement or commitment with respect to any material acquisition or disposition.
PowerSecure, Inc.
We formed PowerSecure in the fall of 2000 to engage in the business of designing, engineering,
marketing, constructing and operating turn-key distributed generation systems. The goal of
PowerSecure is to be a national provider of distributed generation systems, providing customers,
primarily industrial and commercial users of electricity, with access to back-up power generation
to facilitate reliable power and with the ability to take advantage of peak-shaving and load
interruption incentives. Distributed generation is on-site power generation that supplements or
bypasses the public power grid by generating power at the customers site. PowerSecure offers a
power supply that serves as an alternative source of electricity for the customers business needs.
PowerSecures program covers virtually all elements of the peak-power supply chain, including
system design, installation and operation as well as rate analysis and utility rate negotiation.
During late 2005 and early 2006, PowerSecure formed three new energy services businesses,
designed to expand and complement its core distributed generation business and customers.
PowerServices, Inc. provides rate analysis and other similar consulting services to PowerSecures
utility, commercial and industrial customers. UtilityEngineering, Inc. provides fee-based,
technical engineering services to PowerSecures utility partners and customers. EnergyLite, Inc.
assists customers in reducing their use of energy through investments in more energy-efficient
technologies. During mid-2006, PowerSecure launched a business unit within PowerSecure to
concentrate on marketing to federal customers, primarily in conjunction with our utility alliances.
In the second half of 2006, PowerSecure launched this business unit by purchasing contract rights,
know-how and other intellectual properties to facilitate the providing of services to the federal
customers of an investor-owned utility. The projects that are marketed and sold to PowerSecures
federal customers potentially include all the products and services offered by PowerSecure as well
as by its subsidiaries. In late 2006, PowerSecure acquired the business of Reids Trailer, Inc.,
which builds trailers for the transportation of goods and equipment, an important element in
PowerSecures mobile distributed generation equipment business strategy. Each business unit
operates in a separate market with distinct technical disciplines, but all of these business units
share a common customer base. PowerSecure intends to service and grow these new businesses through
shared resources and marketing efforts such as customer leads. These businesses are intended to
enhance PowerSecures future growth and development, in addition to the growth in its core
distributed generation business.
Distributed Generation Background. The demand for distributed generation facilities offered
by PowerSecure is driven primarily by two factors: the need for high quality and high reliability
power, and the
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economics of energy pricing structures by utilities and other power suppliers. The need for
power quality and reliability is driven directly by the needs of industrial and commercial
end-users of electricity and, in particular, the specific consequences to an end-user of
experiencing a power outage or curtailment. This need for reliable power has become apparent to
many businesses as a result of brown-outs and black-outs and the effects of severe weather
conditions. Distributed generation allows a business to improve the reliability of its supply of
electricity by providing a back-up power source that is available if the primary source, typically
the local utility, becomes unable, for any reason, to provide power. Distributed generation can
protect businesses from the adverse effect of power outages caused by storms, utility equipment
failures and black-outs and brown-outs resulting from instability on the utility power grids. In
addition, businesses utilizing distributed generation are able to mitigate their exposure to energy
price increases by being able to supply their own electricity through alternative sources. Spikes
in power prices, due to electricity spot price volatility, have led many businesses to seek
alternative sources of power to protect against these price spikes by peak shaving. Peak
shaving, as it generally applies in PowerSecures business, means utilizing the back-up power
provided by a system of distributed generation to reduce specific demand either to take advantage
of pricing incentives, or tariffs, offered by utilities during periods of peak energy usage or to
avoid the adverse effect of high energy prices charged by utilities during peak energy use periods.
In addition, energy usage information has become increasingly important for energy suppliers
and users. Many energy suppliers, especially utilities, have complicated pricing and rate
structures and tariffs that are difficult for energy users to understand, which further increases
the complexity of monitoring and managing energy usage and costs. Energy deregulation, with
multiple providers of energy and diverse rate structures, adds to this complexity in managing
energy usage and costs.
PowerSecure provides a turn-key solution to these needs of industrial and commercial users
of electricity. By providing a complete and customized program of distributed generation, the
PowerSecure system provides energy users with a seamless communication between the supply-side and
demand-side components of the customers power system to capture peak-shaving opportunities and to
quickly respond to emergency and interruption situations. The typical distributed generation
system is installed and maintained at the customers location and is small in size relative to a
utilitys power plant, because it is designed to supply power only to that one particular customer.
The primary elements of PowerSecures turn-key distributed generation offering include:
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designing and engineering the distributed generation system; |
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negotiating with the utility to establish the electricity inter-connect and to take
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acquiring and installing the generators and other system equipment and controls; |
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designing, engineering, constructing and installing the switchgear and process controls; and |
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providing ongoing monitoring and servicing of the system. |
Technology. One key component in a distributed generation system is its source of power
generation, which is the generator, typically comprised of an alternator driven by a power source.
While several types of distributed generation technologies are available, PowerSecure currently
utilizes an internal combustion engine to power its distributed generation systems. Typically
these engines are fueled by diesel or natural gas or a combination of both. These types of
generators are widely used and constitute a reliable, cost-effective distributed generation
technology, meaning that they are able to generate sufficient power with reasonable efficiency at a
reasonable cost. However, several new generator technologies are emerging, and PowerSecure intends
to evaluate the utilization of one or more of them if they demonstrate the ability to be a
commercially viable and reliable power source. These new technologies include microturbines, which
generate power using a small-scale natural gas-fueled turbine, fuel cells, which combine hydrogen
and oxygen as an electrochemical process to produce electricity, and solar cells, also known as
photovoltaic cells, which convert the suns energy into electricity.
Internal combustion generators range in individual size from five kilowatts, or 5 KW, to
2,250 KW, while gas turbines range in individual size from 1,250 KW to 13,500 KW. Units can be
installed individually or in multiple parallel arrangements, allowing PowerSecure to service the
needs of customers ranging from small commercial users of power to large industrial businesses.
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In conjunction with its distributed generation systems, PowerSecure designs and manufactures
its own paralleling switchgear and process and software controls marketed under the registered
trade name NexGear®, which controls are used to seamlessly shift power between a
customers primary power source and its distributed generation system. Power from onsite
generation systems can be brought online and in parallel with the customers primary power source
without disrupting the flow of electricity. This allows the customer to seamlessly substitute
power generated at the customers site for that supplied by the utility power plant during times of
peak demand. PowerSecures controls also include remote monitoring and control functions that allow
PowerSecure to remotely monitor distributed generation systems and control such systems from its
monitoring center.
Staffing. PowerSecure staffs a team of engineering and project management personnel who
oversee the design and installation of generators, paralleling switchgear and wireless remote
monitoring equipment. PowerSecures engineering experience and understanding of distributed
generation operations provide it with the capability to create innovative solutions to meet the
needs of a wide variety of customers.
Remote Monitoring and Maintenance and System Management. PowerSecures remote monitoring and
maintenance services are an important part of its system because they differentiate the PowerSecure
solution from that of its competitors. PowerSecure monitors and maintains the system for its
customers, improving reliability and removing many of the burdens associated with ownership.
Distributed generation systems must be operated periodically so that they function properly when
called upon to supply power. By installing a communication device on the system, PowerSecure
remotely starts and operates the system and then monitors its performance. In the event of a
mechanical problem, PowerSecure dispatches the appropriate technicians. PowerSecure manages its
system on behalf of its customers so that the distributed generation is a seamless operation to the
customer. For those customers that already have distributed generation systems, PowerSecure offers
management services, including fuel management services, preventive and emergency maintenance
services, and monitoring and dispatching services. PowerSecure also coordinates the operation of
the distributed generation system during times of peak demand in order to allow its customers to
benefit from complicated utility rate structures. The monitoring device enables PowerSecure to
monitor, on a cost-effective basis, a geographically fragmented customer base from a centralized
location.
Sales and Marketing. PowerSecure markets its distributed generation systems primarily through
a direct sales force. PowerSecure markets its products and services in various types of packages.
PowerSecures initial marketing focus was, and the majority of its revenues through December 31,
2006 were derived from, its turn-key distributed generation program. In its turn-key program,
PowerSecure offers a complete distributed generation package directly to industrial and commercial
users of electricity that desire to own their own distributed generation system. The size of
turn-key distributed generation systems designed and sold by PowerSecure has ranged from 90 KW to
15,750 KW, although PowerSecure has the ability to design and sell even larger turn-key systems. A
variation of the turn-key system marketed by PowerSecure involves partnering with natural gas and
electricity utilities to develop, market and manage distributed generation systems for their
customers. In this utility partnership model, PowerSecure partners with a utility to combine its
distributed generation package with other products or services of that utility, and assists the
utility in marketing PowerSecures distributed generation package to the utilitys customers under
the utilitys brand name.
PowerSecure also offers a shared savings distributed generation system program. Shared
savings programs will require significant capital to develop and have only been offered on a
limited basis through the date of this report. PowerSecures shared savings program involves the
design, engineering, installation, operation and maintenance of distributed generation systems that
are owned by PowerSecure and leased to customers on a long-term basis for monthly fees related to
the benefits, including energy savings, realized by the customer. Depending on market conditions
and the preferences of industrial and commercial users of electricity, PowerSecure is focused on
trying to derive a larger portion of its future business and revenues from its shared savings
program.
In 2006, PowerSecure launched a business unit focused on marketing its services to federal
customers, primarily in conjunction with PowerSecures utility alliances. This business unit
markets the products and services of the distributed generation business of PowerSecure as well as
the businesses of PowerSecures subsidiaries to potential federal customers.
Engineering and Management Services. During 2005, PowerSecure formed two new subsidiaries,
UtilityEngineering and PowerServices, to serve the growing needs of PowerSecures utility clients.
PowerSecure is marketing these services to utilities as a means to supplement the utilities own
engineering staffs. The scope of services offered by PowerSecure includes the design and
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substations) systems as well as engineering services such as developing future plans for
enhancing and expanding the utilitys infrastructure.
Engineering services for utilities include the engineering and design of substations and
transmission and distribution systems. UtilityEngineering provides technical engineering services
to utility partners and customers, including design and engineering services relating to
transmission and distribution, substations and utility lighting. PowerServices provides management
consulting services to utilities and commercial and industrial customers, such as planning and
quality improvement, technical studies involving reliability analysis and rate analysis, accident
investigation and related services and power supply contracts and negotiations.
UtilityEngineering and PowerServices utilize the existing internal resources of PowerSecure along
with industry experts employed by those businesses.
Energy Efficiency. During January 2006, PowerSecure formed a new subsidiary, EnergyLite,
Inc., to provide energy efficiency services to industrial and commercial customers. EnergyLite
assists customers in identifying and implementing opportunities to reduce their consumption of
energy through investments in more energy-efficient technologies. This business focuses on
providing customers with projects that pay for themselves as a result of the economic savings from
the use of more efficient energy systems. EnergyLite offers projects that relate to more energy
efficient lighting systems, boiler systems, cooling systems and energy control systems.
Backlog. As of December 31, 2006, PowerSecures backlog was approximately $65 million,
relating to secured contracts or for orders it deemed firm for distributed generation projects,
which backlog includes orders from Publix Super Markets, Inc., PowerSecures largest customer
during 2006. Virtually all of this backlog is scheduled to be completed during 2007. However,
orders received by PowerSecure are subject to delay, deferral or cancellation from time to time by
our customers, subject to contractual rights. Given the irregular sales cycle of customer orders,
and especially of large orders, PowerSecures backlog at any given time is not necessarily an
accurate indication of its future revenues.
Southern Flow Companies, Inc.
Southern Flow provides a variety of natural gas measurement services principally to customers
involved in the business of natural gas production, gathering, transportation and processing. We
commenced providing natural gas measurement services in 1991 by acquiring an existing business. We
expanded this business significantly in 1993 when we acquired substantially all of the assets of
the Southern Flow Companies division of Weatherford International Incorporated. Through its
predecessors, Southern Flow has provided measurement services to the natural gas industry since
1953.
Southern Flow provides a broad array of integrated natural gas measurement services, including
on-site field services, chart processing and analysis, laboratory analysis, and data management and
reporting. Southern Flows field services include the installation, testing, calibration, sales
and maintenance of measurement equipment and instruments. Southern Flows chart processing
operations include analyzing, digitizing and auditing well charts and providing custom reports as
requested by the customer. Southern Flow also provides laboratory analysis of natural gas and
natural gas liquids chemical and energy content. As part of its services to its customers,
Southern Flow maintains a proprietary database software system which calculates and summarizes
energy measurement data for its customers and allows for easy transfer and integration of such data
into customers accounting systems. As an integral part of these services, Southern Flow maintains
a comprehensive inventory of natural gas meters and metering parts, and in 2006 derived
approximately 28% of its revenues from its parts resale business. Southern Flow provides its
services through nine division offices located throughout the Gulf of Mexico, Southwest,
Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions.
Natural gas measurement services are used by producers of natural gas and pipeline companies
to verify volumes of natural gas custody transfers. To ensure that such data is accurate, on-site
field services and data collection must be coordinated with meter maintenance, chart integration,
meter data acquisition and data management to produce timely and accurate reports.
The market for independent natural gas measurement services is fragmented, with no single
company having the ability to exercise substantial market influence. Many natural gas producers
and operators, and most natural gas pipeline and transportation companies, internally perform some
or all of their natural gas measurement services. In addition to price, the primary consideration
for natural gas measurement customers is the quality of services and the ability to maintain data
integrity and accuracy, because natural gas measurement has a direct effect
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on the natural gas producers revenues and royalties and working interest owner obligations. We
believe that we are able to effectively compete by:
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providing dependable integrated measurement services; |
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maintaining local offices in proximity to our customer base; and |
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Metretek, Incorporated
Founded in 1977 in Melbourne, Florida and acquired by us in 1994, Metretek Florida has
operated primarily as a developer, manufacturer and marketer of automated meter reading, commonly
referred to as AMR, systems for remotely collecting energy consumption data and then processing and
publishing this data to the persons and businesses that require it, such as the billing,
engineering, executive management, sales and marketing departments of utilities as well as outside
customers of those utilities. Metretek Floridas systems generally consist of three components:
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electronic field devices, which are intelligent data recording and communication
devices that are installed in the field to automatically communicate with, and retrieve
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a communication link, which is typically a telephone wire-line or cellular/PCS
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DC2000, InvisiConnect® or PowerSpring® software, which
provides automated data collection, management and presentation of information
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Overview of Business and Solutions. Metretek Floridas primary focus is to provide fully
integrated, turn-key systems that allow its customers to remotely monitor assets, as well as
collect and manage data from various types of field application devices. Historically, Metretek
Floridas customers have consisted principally of natural gas and electric utilities, and field
devices have been primarily connected to natural gas and electric meters. In these markets,
Metretek Floridas AMR systems support its utility customers business applications that provide
service to their larger commercial and industrial, referred to as C & I, customers. In most
cases, these systems are owned, operated and managed by the utility. In such cases, the data
managed by the Metretek Florida AMR systems may support critical functions such as billing, load
management, tariff enforcement and verification. As such, the Metretek Florida AMR system is
normally an integral component of the utilitys business processes. In other situations, the
systems may support less critical functions of the utility or may be owned by a C & I customer.
The major cellular wireless carriers have recently deployed IP-based digital wireless systems
that are driving changes in numerous telemetry and M2M applications. Metretek Florida has
developed a new family of products, which it calls InvisiConnect®, that enables digital
wireless connectivity to be extended to remote device data management applications in several
vertical market segments that Metretek Florida has not previously serviced. The
InvisiConnect® products leverage Metretek Floridas technology and know-how, initially
developed to serve its utility markets, by seeking to expand sales into several of these vertical
market segments.
Metretek Florida had previously provided contract manufacturing services through its
subsidiary, Metretek Contract Manufacturing Company, Inc., which we refer to as MCM. These
contract manufacturing services were discontinued during 2004 and MCMs contract manufacturing
business and most of its assets were sold on December 30, 2004.
Markets. Historically, Metretek Floridas primary customers have been energy utility
companies that have deployed its systems in their business. Metretek Florida currently has
approximately 75 active utility customers that operate DC2000 data collection systems, including
approximately 60 of the 100 largest natural gas distribution utility companies in North America.
Metretek Florida generates approximately 7% of its revenues from sales to customers outside the
United States, including to customers in the United Kingdom, Australia, Southeast Asia and South
America. In addition, the markets for the InvisiConnect® line of products include
vertical M2M markets including vehicle traffic control, point of sale and vending markets, in the
United States and abroad.
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Marketing and Customer Service. In its target markets in the United States, Metretek Florida
typically employs a regionally based market manager to train, motivate and support an independent,
indirect distributor and sales representatives. Sales and support agents outside of the United
States are managed from Metretek Floridas headquarters in Florida. Metretek Florida also provides
its customers with system installation and start-up service, 24/7 telephone technical support,
regularly scheduled product training, custom software development, system monitoring and
troubleshooting, and network management services.
Metretek Florida participates in utility, telecommunications and M2M industry conferences,
symposiums, and trade shows and maintains memberships in several national and regional related
associations. Metretek Florida also advertises in and contributes editorially to industry trade
journals, utilize direct mail/e-mail and telemarketing and has a home page on the internet
(www.metretekfl.com).
During 2007, Metretek Florida plans to continue building distribution channels in several
vertical markets for the InvisiConnect® product line. It also intends to build brand
name recognition in markets it is targeting but not yet established. It also intends to engage new
agents to provide additional coverage into the energy utility market by promoting its core line of
data recording, remote monitoring and AMR systems.
Backlog. Metretek Floridas backlog consists primarily of unfulfilled customer orders at any
given time related to its AMR and M2M business. It does not include revenues that may be earned if
customers exercise options to make additional purchases. At December 31, 2006, Metretek Floridas
backlog was approximately $2 million, all of which is expected to be completed during 2007. The
amount of backlog is not necessarily indicative of future revenues because short-term purchase
orders, modifications to or terminations of present orders and production delays can provide
additional revenues or reduce anticipated revenues. Metretek Floridas backlog is typically
subject to large variations from time to time as new orders are received. Consequently, it is
difficult to make meaningful comparisons of backlog. Metretek Floridas orders from its customers
generally include provisions permitting rescheduling, deferral or termination at any time at the
convenience of the customer.
MM 1995-2
In addition to these operating subsidiaries, we own approximately 36% of the equity interests
of an unconsolidated business, MM 1995-2, through our wholly-owned subsidiary MGT. MGT also is
the managing trustee of MM 1995-2. MM 1995-2 owns and operates five oil field production water
disposal wells located at four facilities in northeastern Colorado. MGT acquired additional equity
interests in MM 1995-2 during the past three years, increasing its ownership of equity interests in
MM 1995-2 from 15% at the beginning of 2004 to 36% as of the date of this report, including 9.375%
in equity interests that were acquired in early 2006. As a result of the increased ownership of
equity interests in MM 1995-2 as well as the growth in MM 1995-2s operations, the equity income
from MM 1995-2 is becoming a more significant part of our consolidated results, contributing
$2,221,000 to our income from continuing operations during fiscal 2006, an increase from $1,690,000
in fiscal 2005 and $1,254,000 in fiscal 2004.
Customers
Our customers include a wide variety of mid-sized and large businesses, utilities,
institutions and energy producers. From time to time, we have derived a material portion of our
revenues from one or more significant customers or purchase commitments. Publix, a customer of
PowerSecure, accounted for approximately 51% of our consolidated revenues during fiscal 2006 and is
expected to account for a significant portion of our consolidated revenues during 2007. During
each of 2004 and 2005, Food Lion, also a PowerSecure customer, accounted for approximately 10% of
our consolidated revenues. Our revenues derived from sales to customers outside the United States,
primarily from sales by Metretek Florida, were less than 1% of our total consolidated revenues in
fiscal 2006 and 2005, as compared to 2% in fiscal 2004.
Competition
The markets for our products, services and technology are intensely competitive and are
characterized by rapidly changing technology, new and emerging products and services, frequent
performance improvements and evolving industry standards. We expect the intensity of competition to
increase in the future because the growth potential and deregulatory environment of the energy
market have attracted and are anticipated to continue to attract many new competitors, including
new businesses as well as established businesses from different industries. Competition may also
increase as a result of industry consolidation. As a result of increased competition, we may have
to reduce the price of our products and services, and we may experience reduced gross margins, loss
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share or inability to penetrate or develop new markets, any one of which could significantly reduce
our future revenues and adversely affect our operating results.
Our current and prospective competitors include:
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large and well established providers of data collection and telemetry
solutions, including AMR systems, such as Itron, Inc., Elster Metering, ABB,
Badger Meter, Inc., Sensus Metering Systems, Inc., Neptune Technology Group,
Inc. and other smaller entities such as Comverge, Inc., Cellnet Technology,
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numerous and diverse entities in the M2M market segments, including
Telenetics Corporation, Airlink Communications Inc., Sierra Wireless, Inc.,
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providers of natural gas volume correctors such as Mercury Instruments,
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large manufacturers of power generation equipment with substantial
distribution networks, such as Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc. (including Onan),
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large, well established and diversified companies like Schlumberger, Eaton,
Emerson Electric Co., ABB, General Electric, Siemens and Honeywell
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We believe that our ability to compete successfully will depend upon many factors, many of
which are outside of our control. These factors include:
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We believe that in many of our markets we have established ourselves as a niche supplier of
high quality, reliable products and services and, therefore, that we currently compete favorably
with respect to the above factors, other than price. We do not typically attempt to be the low
cost producer. Rather, we endeavor to compete primarily on the basis of product and service
quality rather than price. In order to be successful in the future, we must continue to respond
promptly and effectively to the challenges of technological change and our competitors
innovations. We cannot provide any assurance that our products and services will continue to
compete favorably in the future against current and future competitors or that we will be
successful in responding to changes in other markets including new products and service and
enhancements to existing products and service introduced by our existing competitors or new
competitors entering the market.
Many of our existing and potential competitors have better name recognition, longer operating
histories, access to larger customer bases and greater financial, technical, marketing,
manufacturing and other resources than we do. This may enable our competitors to respond more
quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements or preferences and to
devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their products and services than
we can. Our competitors may be able to undertake more extensive marketing campaigns, adopt more
aggressive pricing policies and make more attractive offers to potential employees, customers,
strategic partners and suppliers and vendors than we can. Our competitors may develop products and
services that are equal or superior to the products and services offered by us or that achieve
greater market acceptance than our products do. In addition, current and potential competitors
have established or may establish cooperative relationships among themselves or with third parties
to improve their ability to address the needs of our existing and prospective customers. As a
result, it is possible that new competitors may emerge and rapidly acquire significant market share
or impede our ability to acquire market share in new markets. Increased competition could also
result in price reductions, reduced gross margins and loss of market share, and the inability to
develop new businesses. We cannot provide any assurance that we will have the financial resources,
technical expertise, or marketing and support capabilities to successfully compete against these
actual and potential competitors in the future. Our inability to compete successfully in any
respect or to timely respond to market demands or changes would have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Numerous companies compete directly with Southern Flow in the natural gas measurement services
industry, including companies that provide the same services as Southern Flow and companies that
provide additional or related field services. Although a significant portion of natural gas
measurement services is currently performed internally by natural gas producers and pipeline
companies, much of Southern Flows direct competition consists of small measurement companies
providing limited services and serving limited geographical areas. Because Southern Flow offers a
complete range of natural gas measurement services over a wide geographical area, management
believes Southern Flow offers advantages over its competitors.
PowerSecures competition is primarily from manufacturers and distributors of generators and
related equipment, as well as small regional electric engineering firms that compete in certain
aspects of distributed generation production. Also, PowerSecure faces competition in some specific
portions of its distributed generation business. For example, some small regional electric
engineering firms specialize in the engineering aspects of the distributed generation. Similarly,
several well established companies have developed microturbines used in distributed generation,
such as Capstone Turbine Corporation, which develops gas turbines. A number of companies are also
developing alternative generation technology such as fuel cells and solar cells, such as FuelCell
Energy, Inc., Ballard Power Systems, Inc. and Plug Power Inc. Several large companies also are
becoming leaders in uninterruptible power supply system technology, including American Power
Conversion Corporation, Invensys, Liebert Corporation (a subsidiary of Emerson Electric), and
PowerWare Corporation (a subsidiary of Eaton). RealEnergy, Inc. designs, owns and operates
permanent on-site power generator systems for commercial real estate owners. Companies developing
and marketing energy-marketing software, such as eLutions Inc., are also potential competitors to
the extent they partner with distributed generation equipment manufacturers.
Although Metretek Floridas product offering is very specific to the requirements for C & I
meter reading and monitoring in natural gas and electricity applications, many suppliers of
residential meter reading systems also offer products for C & I applications and can be formidable
competitors for utility companies desiring to implement residential meter reading and to have all
automatic/remote meter reading, including industrial and commercial, performed on a single system.
Also, major natural gas and electricity meter and instrument manufacturers offer systems to
remotely read and interrogate their own equipment, and utility companies that use certain
manufacturers meters exclusively may also choose to buy their communication and data collection
products as well. We believe that several large suppliers of equipment, services or technology to
the utility industry have developed or are currently developing products or services for the
markets in which Metretek Florida is currently competing or intends to compete. In addition, as
Metretek Florida expands its product line and market focus to address other new
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market segments and M2M applications, it will encounter a large number of established
competitors who in most instances already have significant market share and brand positioning
advantages.
Regulation
Our businesses and operations are affected by various federal, state, local and foreign laws,
regulations and authorities. While to date, our compliance with those requirements has not
materially adversely affected our business, financial condition or results of operations, we cannot
provide any assurance that new laws and regulations will not materially and adversely affect us in
the future.
Regulation of Natural Gas. Natural gas operations and economics are affected by price
controls, by environmental, tax and other laws relating to the natural gas industry, by changes in
such laws and by changing administrative regulations and the interpretations and application of
such laws, rules and regulations. Natural gas sales have been deregulated at the wholesale, or
pipeline, level since Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order 636 was issued in 1992. Since
that time, individual states have been deregulating natural gas sales at the retail level. Some
states have already deregulated natural gas sales for industrial customers and certain classes of
commercial and residential customers, permitting those customers to purchase natural gas directly
from producers or brokers. Other states are currently conducting pilot programs that allow
residential and small commercial consumers to select a provider of their choice, other than the
local distribution company, to supply their natural gas. As natural gas sales are deregulated, on
a state by state basis, we believe that timely collection and reporting of consumption data will be
needed and desired by more customers, utility companies and energy service providers.
Regulation of Electricity. The electric utility industry continues to undergo fundamental
structural changes due to deregulation and growing competition at both wholesale and retail levels.
This deregulatory movement in the electricity industry follows a similar deregulatory movement in
the natural gas utility industry. Presently, many states offer or will soon offer deregulated
retail access, allowing customers in those states to choose their own suppliers of electricity
power generation services, while additional states are transitioning to deregulated status.
Deregulation may require recordation of electric power consumption data more frequently than is
presently customary through a much wider use of daily, hourly and possibly even more frequent meter
readings.
Regulation of International Operations. Our international operations are subject to the
political, economic and other uncertainties of doing business abroad including, among others, risks
of war, cancellation, expropriation, renegotiation or modification of contracts, export and
transportation regulations and tariffs, taxation and royalty policies, foreign exchange
restrictions, international monetary fluctuations and other hazards arising out of foreign
government sovereignty over certain areas in which we conduct, plan to conduct or in the future may
conduct operations.
Regulation of Environment. While various federal, state and local laws and regulations
covering the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection
of the environment, may affect our business, our financial condition and results of operations have
not been materially adversely affected by environmental laws and regulations. We believe we are
in material compliance with those environmental laws and regulations to which we are subject. We
do not anticipate that we will be required in the near future to make material capital expenditures
due to these environmental laws and regulations. However, because environmental laws and
regulations are frequently changed and expanded, we are unable to provide any assurance that the
cost of compliance in the future will not be material to us.
Regulation of Communication Services. With Metretek Floridas focus on developing digital
wireless-enabled data collection, monitoring and telemetry solutions, such as
InvisiConnect®, many of its products are or will be subject to regulation and testing by
the Federal Communications Commission. This testing focuses on compliance with FCC specifications
for radio frequency emissions. In addition, these products are designed to comply with a
significant number of industry standards and regulations, some of which are evolving as new
technologies are deployed. For example, our InvisiConnect® products must be tested and
certified by the PCS Type Certification Review Board, a wireless communications supported agency,
as well as by each individual wireless carrier for use on their respective networks. These tests
are principally designed to focus on the operating characteristics of the products supplied to
ensure that they will not have any unplanned adverse affects on the carriers networks as they each
have them deployed in various regions The regulatory process can be time-consuming and can require
the expenditure of substantial resources. We cannot assure you that the FCC or other testing and
certifying authorities will grant the requisite approvals for any of our products on a timely
basis, or at all. The failure of our products to comply, or delays in compliance, with the various
existing and evolving standards could negatively impact our ability to sell our products. In
addition, regulations regarding the manufacture and sale
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of data communications devices are subject to future change. We cannot predict what impact, if
any, such changes may have upon our business.
Employees
As of March 2, 2007, we had 335 full-time employees. None of our employees is covered by a
collective bargaining agreement, and we have not experienced any work stoppage. We consider our
relations with our employees to be good. Our future success is dependent in substantial part upon
our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified management, technical, marketing and other
personnel.
Research and Development
Most of our basic research and development activities are conducted by Metretek Florida and
PowerSecure. Metretek Floridas research and development efforts are focused on enhancements to
its existing product and service offerings intended to take advantage of advancements in
technology, address anticipated customer requirements and provide for solutions in potential new
markets. Current research and development projects at Metretek Florida include the development of
data collection products that utilize the wireless internet provided by the large cellular and PCS
providers worldwide to provide real time data collection capabilities to its traditional utilities
customers and to participate in developing opportunities in other market segments that are evolving
in the M2M market. PowerSecures research and development activities are focused primarily on
developing and enhancing its process controls, switchgear, and remote monitoring and control
software, as well as the design and development of new and more efficient distributed generation
products and technology. From time to time, as our business needs and goals dictate and as our
capital resources allow, we may also conduct research and development efforts for our Southern Flow
business.
Our research and development expenses, which include engineering expenses, during 2006 were
$794,000, as compared to $713,000 in 2005 and $667,000 in 2004. We intend to continue our research
and development efforts to enhance our existing products and services and technologies and to
develop new products, services and technologies enabling us to enter into new markets and better
compete in existing markets. Our future success will depend, in part, upon the success of our
research and development efforts.
The markets for our products, services and technology are dynamic, characterized by rapid
technological developments, frequent new product introductions and evolving industry standards.
The constantly changing nature of these markets and their rapid evolution will require us to
continually improve the performance, features and reliability of our products, services and
technology, particularly in response to competitive offerings, and to introduce both new and
enhanced products, services and technology as quickly as possible and prior to our competitors. We
believe our future success will depend, in part, upon our ability expand and enhance the features
of our existing products, services and technology and to develop and introduce new products,
services and technology designed to meet changing customer needs on a cost-effective and timely
basis. Consequently, failure by us to respond on a timely basis to technological developments,
changes in industry standards or customer requirements, or any significant delay in the development
or introduction of new products, services and technology, could have a material adverse effect on
our business and results of operations. We cannot assure you that we will respond effectively to
technological changes or new products, services and technology announcements by others or that we
will be able to successfully develop and market new products, services and technology or
enhancements.
Raw Materials
In our businesses we purchase generators, memory chips, electronic components, printed circuit
boards, specialized sub-assemblies, relays, electric circuit components, fabricated sheet metal
parts, machined components, aluminum, metallic castings and various other raw materials, equipment,
parts and components for our products and systems from third party vendors and suppliers. While we
generally use standard parts and components for our products and systems that are readily available
from multiple suppliers, we currently procure, and expect to continue to procure, certain
components, such as generators, from single source manufacturers due to unique designs, quality and
performance requirements, and favorable pricing arrangements. While, in the opinion of management,
the loss of any one supplier of materials, other than generators, would not have a material adverse
impact on our business or operations due to our belief that suitable and sufficient alternative
vendors would be available, from time to time we do encounter difficulties in acquiring certain
components due to shortages that periodically arise, supply problems from our suppliers,
obsolescence of parts necessary to support older product designs or our inability to develop
alternative sources of supply quickly or cost-effectively, and these procurement difficulties could
materially impact and delay our ability to manufacture and deliver our products and therefore could
adversely affect our business and
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operations. We attempt to mitigate this risk by maintaining an inventory of such materials. In
addition, some of the raw materials used in PowerSecures business have significant lead times
before they are available, which may affect the timing of PowerSecures project completions.
Intellectual Property
Our success and ability to grow depends, in part, upon our ability to develop and protect our
proprietary technology and intellectual property rights in order to distinguish our products,
services and technology from those of our competitors. We rely primarily on a combination of
copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, along with confidentiality agreements, contractual
provisions and licensing arrangements, to establish and protect our intellectual property rights.
We hold several copyrights, service marks and trademarks in our business, and we have applied for a
patent protection related to InvisiConnect® and registrations of additional marks,
although we may not be successful in obtaining such patent and registering such marks. In the
future, we intend to continue to introduce and register new trademarks and service marks, and to
file new patent applications, as we deem appropriate or necessary for our business and marketing
needs.
Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual property rights, existing laws afford only
limited protection, and our actions may be inadequate to protect our rights or to prevent others
from claiming violations of their intellectual property rights. Unauthorized third parties may
copy, reverse engineer or otherwise use or exploit aspects of our products and services, or
otherwise obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary. We cannot assure you that our
competitors will not independently develop technology similar or superior to our technology or
design around our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights. In addition, the laws
of some foreign countries may not protect our intellectual property rights as fully or in the same
manner as the laws of the United States.
We do not believe that we are dependent upon any one copyright, trademark, service mark or
other intellectual property right. Rather, we believe that, due to the rapid pace of technology
and change within the energy industry, the following factors are more important to our ability to
successfully compete in our markets:
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We cannot assure you that we will be successful in competing on the basis of these or any other
factors. See
Competition above in this item.
Although we do not believe that our products or technologies infringe on the intellectual
property rights of third parties, and we are not aware of any currently pending claims of
infringement, we cannot provide any assurance that others will not assert claims of infringement
against us in the future or that, if made, such claims will not be successful or will not require
us to enter into licensing or royalty arrangements or result in costly and time-consuming
litigation.
We may in the future initiate claims or litigation against third parties for infringement of
our intellectual property rights to protect these rights or to determine the scope and validity of
our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of competitors. These claims
could result in costly litigation and the diversion of our technical and management personnel.
Segment Information
We operate in three market segments:
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Financial information related to our segment operations for the past three fiscal years is set
forth in Note 12, Segment and Related Information, of the notes to our consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this report and incorporated herein by this reference.
Available Information
Our corporate internet address is www.metretek.com. Through our website, under Investor
Info, we make available, free of charge, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on
Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant
to Section 13(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after we
electronically file them with or furnish them to the SEC. Further, a copy of this annual report
on Form 10-K is located at the SECs Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580,
Washington, D.C. 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room can be obtained
by calling the SEC at 1-800SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports,
proxy and information statements and other information regarding our
flings at http://www.sec.gov.
The contents of and the information on our website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into,
this report.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
As of March 1, 2007, our executive officers, and their ages and their positions with us, were
as follows:
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W. Phillip Marcum
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A. Bradley Gabbard
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Gary J. Zuiderveen
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Sidney Hinton
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President and Chief Executive Officer of PowerSecure |
John Bernard
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President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern Flow |
Joseph L. Harley, Jr |
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President and Chief Executive Officer of Metretek Florida |
Daniel J. Packard
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Our executive officers are appointed by, and serve at the discretion of, our board of
directors. Each executive officer is a full-time employee. There are no family relationships
between any of our executive officers or directors.
W. Phillip Marcum is one of our founders and has served as our Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer and as a director since our incorporation in April 1991. He
also serves as the Chairman of our principal operating subsidiaries. Mr. Marcum currently serves
on the board of directors of Key Energy Services, Inc., an oilfield service provider.
A. Bradley Gabbard is one of our founders and has served as an executive officer and a
director since our incorporation in April 1991. He has served as our Executive Vice President
since July 1993 and as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since August 1996 and from April
1991 through July 1993. He also serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
of our principal operating subsidiaries. Mr. Gabbard also served as our Vice President and
Secretary from April 1991 through July 1993.
Gary J. Zuiderveen has served as our Vice President since April 2005 and as our Controller,
Principal Accounting Officer and Secretary since April 2001. He previously served as our
Controller from May 1994 until May 2000 and as our Secretary and Principal Accounting Officer from
August 1996 until May 2000. He also serves in one or more of the capacities of Controller,
Principal Accounting Officer or Secretary of our of our principal operating subsidiaries. From
June 1992 until May 1994, Mr. Zuiderveen was the General Accounting Manager at the University
Corporation for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. From 1983 until June 1992, Mr.
Zuiderveen was employed in the Denver, Colorado office of Deloitte & Touche LLP, providing
accounting and auditing services to
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clients primarily in the manufacturing and financial services industries and serving in the
firms national office accounting research department.
Sidney Hinton has served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of
PowerSecure since its incorporation in September 2000. Mr. Hinton also serves as the Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of each of PowerSecures subsidiaries. In 2000, he was an
Executive-in-Residence with Carousel Capital, a private equity firm. In 1999, he was the Vice
President of Market Planning and Research for Carolina Power & Light (now known as Progress
Energy). From August 1997 until December 1998, Mr. Hinton was the President and Chief Executive
Officer of IllumElex Lighting Company, a national lighting company. From 1982 until 1997, Mr.
Hinton was employed in several positions with Southern Company and Georgia Power Company.
John Bernard has served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Southern
Flow since December 2004. Mr. Bernard has served in several managerial capacities since joining
Southern Flow in 1988, including serving as the Vice President and General Manager of Southern Flow
from June 1998 through November 2004.
Joseph L. Harley, Jr. has served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of
Metretek Florida since January 2007. Mr. Harley has served in several managerial capacities since
joining Metretek Florida in 1992, including serving as the Vice President of Engineering and
Business Development of Metretek Florida.
Daniel J. Packard has served as the President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of MGT
since January 1999. He has also served as an Active Trustee of MM 1995-2 since its formation in
1996 and as its President since January 1999.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Our business and future operating results may be affected by many risks, uncertainties and
other factors, including those set forth below and those contained elsewhere in this report.
However, the risks, uncertainties and other factors described in this report are not the only ones
we face. There may be additional risks, uncertainties and other factors that we do not currently
consider material or that are not presently known to us. If any of the following risks were to
occur, our business, affairs, assets, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and
prospects could be materially and adversely affected. When we say that something could have a
material adverse effect on us or on our business, we mean that it could have one or more of these
effects.
Risks Related to our Business and Industry
Our operating results may fluctuate, which makes our operating results difficult to predict
and could cause our operating results to fall short of expectations, which could adversely
affect the trading price of our common stock.
Our operating results have fluctuated significantly from quarter-to-quarter, period-to-period
and year-to-year during our operating history and may fluctuate in the future due to a variety of
factors, many of which are outside of our control. Factors that may affect our operating results
include the following:
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the size, timing and terms of sales and orders, including large customer orders, such as
the significant orders from a single customer received by PowerSecure in late 2005 and
early 2006, and the effects of customers delaying, deferring or canceling purchase orders
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customers; |
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Because we have little or no control over most of these factors, our operating results are
difficult to predict. Any substantial adverse change in any of these factors could negatively
affect our business and results of operations.
Our revenues and other operating results are heavily dependant upon the volume and timing of
customer orders and payments and the date of product delivery. The timing of large individual
sales is difficult for us to predict. Because our operating expenses are based on anticipated
revenues and because a high percentage of these are relatively fixed, a shortfall or delay in
recognizing revenue could cause our operating results to vary significantly from quarter-to-quarter
and could result in significant operating losses in any particular quarter. If our revenues fall
below our expectations in any particular quarter, we may not be able to reduce our expenses rapidly
in response to the shortfall, which could result in us suffering significant operating losses in
that quarter.
Due to these factors and the other risks discussed in this report, you should not rely on
quarter-to-quarter, period-to-period or year-to-year comparisons of our results of operations as an
indication of our future performance. Quarterly, period and annual comparisons of our operating
results are not necessarily meaningful or indicative of future performance. It is possible that in
some future periods our results of operations may fall below the expectations of public market
analysts and investors, which could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline.
Our recent growth and operating results have resulted from significant purchase commitments
from one customer, and if we suffer any cancellation, reduction or delay in these large
purchase commitments from this customer or if we do not receive additional significant
purchase commitments in the future, our business and operating results could be materially
and adversely affected.
From time to time, we have derived a material portion of our revenues from one or more
significant customers or large purchase commitments that have generated significant revenues and
enhanced our operating results. In late 2005 and early 2006, PowerSecure received the largest
purchase orders in our history from one large customer, Publix. In fiscal 2006, sales to Publix
accounted for 51% of our consolidated revenues, and we expect sales to Publix to also constitute a
significant portion of our consolidated revenues during 2007. From time to time, PowerSecure has
received other significant, non-recurring purchase orders from customers. See Item 1.
BusinessCustomers above. There is no assurance PowerSecure will receive any future orders
from these customers, or will receive other significant purchase commitments in the future from
other customers. In addition, if all or any substantial portion of such commitments were to be
cancelled, reduced or delayed, or if we are unable to obtain additional significant purchase orders
in the future, our revenues and net income would significantly decline from recent levels. Our
success will depend on our continued ability to develop new relationships and manage existing
relationships with significant customers and generate recurring revenues from them. We cannot be
sure that we will be able to retain our largest current customer, that we will be able to attract
additional large customers in the future, or that our existing customers will continue to purchase
our products and services in the same amounts as in prior years. Our business and operating
results would be adversely affected by:
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We do not have long-term or recurring commitments with most of our customers and may be
unable to retain existing customers, attract new customers or replace departing customers
with new customers that can provide comparable revenues.
Because we generally do not obtain firm, long-term volume purchase commitments from our
customers, many of our contracts and commitments from our customers are short-term or
non-recurring. For example, most of PowerSecures revenues are derived on a non-recurring, project
by project basis, and there is no assurance that its revenues and business will continue to grow.
In addition, customer orders can be canceled or rescheduled and volume levels can be reduced. We
cannot assure you that our customers will continue to use our products and services or that we will
be able to replace, in a timely or effective manner, canceled, delayed or reduced orders with new
business that generates comparable revenues. Further, we cannot assure you that our current
customers will continue to generate consistent amounts of revenues over time. Our failure to
maintain and expand our customer relationships customers would materially and adversely affect our
business and results of operations.
Price increases in some of the key components in our products could materially and adversely
affect our operating results and cash flows.
The prices of some of the key components of our products and services are subject to
fluctuation due to market forces beyond our control. If we incur price increases from our
suppliers for key components in our products or from our contractors, we may not be able to pass
all of those price increases on to our customers in the form of higher sales prices, which would
adversely affect our operating results and cash flows. For example, most of PowerSecures revenues
are generated from fixed price distributed generation projects, and increases in the prices of key
components in those projects, such as generators, diesel fuel, copper and labor, would increase
PowerSecures operating costs and accordingly reduce its margins in those projects. Although we
intend to adjust the pricing for future projects based upon long-term changes in the prices of
these components, we generally cannot pass on short-term price increases on fixed pricing projects,
and we may not be able to pass on all long-term price increases. Such price increases could occur
from time to time due to spot shortages of commodities or labor, or from longer-term shortages due
to market forces beyond our control. An increase in our operating costs due to price increases
from these components causing a reduction in PowerSecures margins could materially and adversely
affect our consolidated results of operations and cash flows.
We depend on sole source and limited source suppliers for some of the key components and
materials in our products, which makes us susceptible to supply shortages or price increases
that could materially and adversely affect our business.
We depend upon sole source and limited source suppliers for some of the key components and
materials we use in our products and systems. If we are unable to obtain these components on a
timely basis, we will not be able to deliver our products and systems to our customers. Also, we
cannot guarantee that any of the parts or components that we purchase, if available at all, will be
of adequate quality or that the prices we pay for these parts or components will not increase. For
example, PowerSecure is dependent upon on obtaining a timely and cost-effective supply of
generators for its distributed generation business, and from time to time these generators are in
short supply, affecting the timing of our performance and cost of the generators. If we experience
delays in production because the supply of any critical components is interrupted or reduced and we
have failed to identify an alternative vendor or if there is a significant increase in the cost of
such components, then we may be unable to meet contractual obligations and customer expectations,
which could result in lost customers and sales, and we may incur higher than expected expenses,
which could materially and adversely affect our business, operations and results of operations.
PowerSecures business is subject to the risk of changes in tariff structures, which changes
could materially and adversely affect PowerSecures business as well as our financial
condition and results of operations.
PowerSecures business is dependent, in part, upon its ability to utilize distributed
generation to create favorable pricing for customers based on existing tariff structures. If
utility tariffs change in some regions, then PowerSecures business would become less viable in
those regions. Moreover, even if such tariffs do not change, if PowerSecure is unable to obtain
the expected benefits from those tariffs, its shared savings projects, that are
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dependent upon such benefits, would be materially and adversely affected. Changes in utility
tariffs or PowerSecures inability to obtain the benefits of tariff structures could materially and
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
PowerSecures business is subject to the risk of changes in environmental requirements,
which changes could materially and adversely affect PowerSecures business as well as our
financial condition and results of operations.
PowerSecure presently utilizes diesel powered generators in its systems. If regulatory
requirements in the business regions of its customers are modified to either effectively ban diesel
or to make diesel no longer commercially viable in those regions, then PowerSecures business could
be materially and adversely affected. While PowerSecure, in such case, would utilize its efforts
to find alternative power sources, there is no assurance those alternative sources would be
economically acceptable.
Some of PowerSecures long-term turn-key contracts subject us to risks.
Some of PowerSecures contracts for turn-key distributed generation projects have a term of
many years, during which time some risks to its business may arise due to its obligations under
those contracts. For example, PowerSecure is responsible for full maintenance on the generators and
switchgear during the term of the contract, and the reserves it has set aside may not be sufficient
to cover its maintenance obligations, and the maintenance packages is has purchased designed to
cover maintenance on the generators may not be adequate. In addition, changes in circumstances that
were not contemplated at the time of the contract could expose PowerSecure to unanticipated risks
or to protracted or costly dispute resolution.
Severe, adverse weather conditions, such as hurricanes, can cause a severe disruption in the
business of Southern Flow by significantly reducing the short and mid-term demand
requirements of its customers.
Southern Flows business is in large part dependent upon the business of large oil and gas
producers. Severe, adverse weather conditions, such as hurricanes, can cause serious disruptions
in the production activities of those customers, which in turns reduces their demand for Southern
Flows services. While such production reductions tend to be temporary and after time those
production levels tend to return to normal levels, such disruptions can cause Southern Flow to lose
business that is generally not replaceable. This loss of business results in a loss of revenues
for Southern Flow, and because Southern Flows expenses tend to be fixed, at least in the
short-term, these losses of revenues have a significant effect on Southern Flows net income, and
thus a material adverse impact on our revenues, financial condition and results of operations.
Because some of our business and product offerings have limited histories and their business
strategies are still being developed and are unproven, limited information is available to
evaluate their future prospects.
Our business strategy includes the development and expansion of new businesses and product
lines from time to time, including PowerSecures new engineering services, management consulting
and energy efficiency businesses and Metretek Floridas telemetry business. Our plans and
strategies with respect to these new businesses are often based on unproven models and must be
developed and modified. Our future success depends in large part upon our ability to develop these
new businesses so that they will generate significant revenues, profits and cash flow.
As a company developing new businesses in the rapidly evolving energy and technology markets,
we face numerous risks and uncertainties which are described in this Item as well as other parts of
this report. Some of these risks relate to our ability to:
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Our business and financial results in the future will depend heavily on the market acceptance
and profitability of our new businesses and these new product and service offerings lines. If we
are unsuccessful in addressing these risks or in executing our business strategies, or if our
business model fails or is invalid, then our business would be materially and adversely affected.
Changes in our product mix could materially and adversely affect our business.
The margins on our revenues from some of our product and service offerings are higher than the
margins on some of our other product and service offerings. In addition, we cannot currently
accurately estimate the margins of some of our new and developing products and services due to
their limited operating history. Our new products and services may have lower margins than our
current products and services. If in the future we derive a proportionately greater percentage of
our revenues from lower margin products and services, then our overall margins on our total
revenues will decrease and, accordingly, will result in lower net income, or higher net losses, and
less cash flow on the same amount of revenues.
We may not be able to maintain our recent levels of growth and profitability.
We have experienced significant profitability and growth in recent years. In fiscal 2006, our
revenues were approximately $120 million, a 155% increase over our fiscal 2005 revenues, and our
net income in fiscal 2006 was approximately $11.7 million, a 401% increase over our fiscal 2005 net
income. However, we may not be able to maintain or increase our recent levels of growth and
profitability in the future due to the factors listed in this Item 1A. Risk Factors and other
factors discussed elsewhere in this report. Moreover, as a result of our intended future growth
and our intended expansion of our businesses, products and services, we may incur expenses in
future periods, including significant costs in developing and expanding the core distributed
generation business of PowerSecure and the three new businesses of PowerSecure that could adversely
affect our operating results or cause them to fall below recent levels. If our future growth
rates, revenues and margins do not meet our expectations, or if our operating expenses exceed what
we anticipate, our results of operations will be materially and adversely affected.
We are subject to lawsuits, claims and proceedings from time to time, and in the future we
could become subject to new lawsuits, and if any of those lawsuits are material and are
successfully prosecuted against us, our business, financial condition and results of
operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We are subject to lawsuits, claims and other proceedings from time to time, and we have been
subject to lawsuits in the past that have had a material impact on us. In addition, one
significant lawsuit in which we are involved is still pending. Our current proceedings are
described in Item 3. Legal Proceedings. In the future, we may become involved in other lawsuits,
claims and proceedings, including some that arise in the ordinary course of business. We cannot
provide any assurance that any such future litigation, claims and proceedings could not materially
and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operation. Even if we are
successful on the merits, any such lawsuits, claims or proceedings could be time-consuming and
expensive to defend or settle and could result in the diversion of significant management time and
operational resources, which could materially and adversely affect us.
We extend product warranties which could adversely affect our operating results.
We provide a standard one year warranty for hardware product sales and distributed generation
equipment. In addition, we offer extended warranty terms on our distributed generation turn-key
projects as well as certain hardware products. We reserve for the estimated cost of product
warranties when revenue is recognized, and we evaluate our reserve periodically by comparing our
warranty repair experience by product. While we engage in product quality programs and processes,
including monitoring and evaluating the quality of our components suppliers and development of
methods to remotely detect and correct failures, our warranty obligation is affected by actual
product failure rates, parts and equipment costs and service labor costs incurred in correcting a
product failure. In addition, our operating history in the distributed generation market is
limited. If actual product failure rates, parts and equipment costs, or service labor costs exceed
our estimates, our operating results could be adversely impacted.
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Because we are dependent upon the utility industry for a significant portion of our revenue,
continued reductions of purchases of our products and services by utilities caused by
regulatory reform may materially and adversely affect our business.
We currently derive a significant portion of our revenue from sales by Metretek Florida of its
products and services to the utility industry, and particularly the natural gas utility industry.
A key reason that we have experienced variability of operating results on both an annual and
quarterly basis has been utility purchasing patterns, including delays of purchasing decisions, as
the result of mergers and acquisitions in the utility industry and potential changes to the federal
and state regulatory framework within which the utility industry operates. The utility industry is
generally characterized by long budgeting, purchasing and regulatory process cycles that can take
up to several years to complete. Our utility customers typically issue requests for quotes and
proposals, establish committees to evaluate the purchase proposals, review different technical
options with vendors, analyze performance and cost/benefit justifications and perform a regulatory
review, in addition to applying a normal budget approval process within the utility. In addition,
utilities may defer purchases of our products and services if the utilities reduce capital
expenditures as the result of mergers and acquisitions, pending or unfavorable regulatory
decisions, poor revenues due to weather conditions, rising interest rates or general economic
downturns, among other factors. The natural gas utility industry has been virtually the sole
market for Metretek Floridas products and services. However, over the last few years, the
uncertainty in the utility industry that has resulted from the regulatory uncertainty in the
current era of deregulation has caused utilities to defer even further purchases of Metretek
Floridas products and services. The continuation of this uncertain regulatory climate will
materially and adversely affect our revenues.
The domestic utility industry is currently the focus of regulatory reform initiatives in
virtually every state. These initiatives have resulted in significant uncertainty for industry
participants and raise concerns regarding assets that would not be considered for recovery through
rate payer charges. This regulatory climate has caused many utilities to delay purchasing
decisions that involve significant capital commitments. As a result of these purchasing decision
delays, utilities have reduced their purchases of our products and services. While we expect some
states will act on these regulatory reform initiatives in the near future, we cannot assure you
that the current regulatory uncertainty will be resolved in the short term. In addition, new
regulatory initiatives could have a material adverse effect on our business. Moreover, in part as
a result of the competitive pressures in the utility industry arising from the regulatory reform
process, many utilities are pursuing merger and acquisition strategies. We have experienced
considerable delays in purchase decisions by utilities that have become parties to merger or
acquisition transactions. Typically, capital expenditure purchase decisions are put on hold
indefinitely when merger negotiations begin. If this pattern of merger and acquisition activity
among utilities continues, our business may be materially and adversely affected. In addition, if
any of the utilities that account for a significant portion of our revenues decide to significantly
reduce their purchases of our products and services, our financial condition and results of
operations may be materially and adversely affected.
Many of our products and services experience long and variable sales cycles, which could
have a negative impact on our results of operations for any given quarter or year.
Our products and services are often used by our customers to address critical business needs.
Customers generally consider a wide range of issues before making a decision to purchase our
products and services. In addition, the purchase of some of our products and services involves a
significant commitment of capital and other resources by a customer. This commitment often requires
significant technical review, assessment of competitive products and approval at a number of
management levels within a customers organization. Our sales cycle may vary based on the industry
in which the potential customer operates and is difficult to predict for any particular
transaction. The length and variability of our sales cycle makes it difficult to predict whether
particular sales will be concluded in any given quarter. While our customers are evaluating our
products and services before they place an order with us, we may incur substantial sales and
marketing and research and development expenses to customize our products to the customers needs.
We may also expend significant management efforts, increase manufacturing capacity and order
long-lead-time components or materials prior to receiving an order. Even after this evaluation
process, a potential customer may not purchase our products. As a result, these long sales cycles
may cause us to incur significant expenses without ever receiving revenue to offset those expenses.
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If we are unable to develop new and enhanced products and services that achieve market
acceptance in a timely manner, our operating results and competitive position could be
harmed.
Our future success will depend on our ability to develop new and enhanced products and
services that achieve market acceptance in a timely and cost-effective manner. The development of
technology is often complex, and we occasionally have experienced delays in completing the
development and introduction of new products and services and enhancements thereof. Successful
development and market acceptance of our products and services depends on a number of factors,
including:
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We cannot provide assurance that products and services that we have recently developed or may
develop in the future will achieve market acceptance. If our new products and services fail to
achieve market acceptance, or if we fail to develop new or enhanced products and services that
achieve market acceptance, our growth prospects, operating results and competitive position could
be adversely affected.
Rapid technological changes may prevent us from remaining current with our technological
resources and maintaining competitive product and service offerings.
The markets in which our businesses operate are characterized by rapid technological change,
frequent introductions of new and enhanced products and services, evolving industry standards and
changes in customer needs. Significant technological changes could render our existing and planned
new products, services and technology obsolete. Our future success will depend, in large part,
upon our ability to:
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If we are unable to successfully respond to these developments or if we do not respond to them
in a cost-effective manner, then our business will be materially and adversely affected. We cannot
assure you that we will be successful in responding to changing technology or market needs. In
addition, products, services and technologies developed by others may render our products, services
and technology uncompetitive or obsolete.
Even if we do successfully respond to technological advances and emerging industry standards,
the integration of new technology may require substantial time and expense, and we cannot assure
you that we will succeed in adapting our products, services and technology in a timely and
cost-effective manner. We may experience financial or technical difficulties or limitations that
could prevent us from introducing new or enhanced products or services. Furthermore, any of these
new or enhanced products, services and technology could contain problems that are discovered after
they are introduced. We may need to significantly modify the design of these products and services
to correct problems. Rapidly changing technology and operating systems may impede market
acceptance of our products, services and technology. Our business could be materially and
adversely affected if we experience difficulties in introducing new or enhanced services and
products or if these products and services are not received favorably by our customers.
Development and enhancement of our products and services will require significant additional
expenses and could strain our management, financial and operational resources. The lack of market
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products or services or our inability to generate sufficient revenues from this development or
enhancements to offset their costs could have a material adverse effect on our business. In the
past, we have experienced delays in releasing new products and services and enhancements, and we
may experience similar delays in the future. These delays or problems in the installation of
implementation of our new products and services and enhancements may cause customers to forego
purchases of our products and services to purchase those of our competitors.
If we are unable to continue to attract and retain key personnel, our business will be
materially and adversely affected.
We believe our future success and performance will depend in large part upon our ability to
attract and retain highly qualified technical, managerial, sales, marketing, finance and operations
personnel. Competition for qualified personnel is intense, and we cannot assure you that we will
be able to attract and retain these key employees in the future. The loss of the services of any
of our key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business. Although we have
entered into employment agreements with some of our executive officers, we generally do not have
employment contracts with our other key employees. In addition, we do not have key person life
insurance for most of our key personnel. We cannot assure you that we will be able to retain our
current key personnel or that we will be able to attract and retain other highly qualified
personnel in the future. We have from time to time in the past experienced, and we expect in the
future to continue to experience, difficulty in hiring and retaining highly skilled employees with
appropriate qualifications. If we are unable to attract and retain highly qualified personnel, our
business could be materially and adversely affected.
We face intense competition in the markets for our products, services and technology, and if
we cannot successfully compete in those markets, our business will be materially and
adversely affected.
The markets for our products, services and technology are intensely competitive and subject to
rapidly changing technology, new competing products and services, frequent performance improvements
and evolving industry standards. We expect the intensity of competition to increase in the future
because the growth potential and deregulatory environment of the energy market have attracted and
are anticipated to continue to attract many new competitors, including new businesses as well as
established businesses from different industries. Competition may also increase as a result of
industry consolidation. As a result of increased competition, we may have to reduce the price of
our products and services, and we may experience reduced gross margins and loss of market share,
which could significantly reduce our future revenues and operating results.
Many of our existing competitors, as well as a number of potential new competitors, have
longer operating histories, greater name recognition, larger customer bases and significantly
greater financial, technical, marketing, manufacturing and other resources than we do. This may
enable our competitors to respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in
customer requirements or preferences and to devote greater resources to the development, promotion
and sale of their products and services than we can. Our competitors may be able to undertake more
extensive marketing campaigns, adopt more aggressive pricing policies and make more attractive
offers to potential employees, customers, strategic partners and suppliers and vendors than we can.
Our competitors may develop products and services that are equal or superior to the products and
services offered by us or that achieve greater market acceptance than our products do. In
addition, current and potential competitors have established or may establish cooperative
relationships among themselves or with third parties to improve their ability to address the needs
of our existing and prospective customers. As a result, it is possible that new competitors may
emerge and rapidly acquire significant market share or impede our ability to acquire market share
in new markets. We cannot assure you that we will have the financial resources, technical
expertise, portfolio of products and services or marketing and support capabilities to compete
successfully in the future. Our inability to compete successfully or to timely respond to market
demands or changes would have a material adverse effect on our business, conditions and results of
operations.
Downturns in general economic and market conditions could materially and adversely affect
our business.
There is always a potential for a downturn in general economic and market conditions. In
recent years, some segments of the economy, including the technology industry in particular, have
experienced significant economic downturns characterized by decreased product demand, price
erosion, work slowdowns and layoffs. Moreover, there is increasing uncertainty in the energy and
technology markets attributed to many factors, including international terrorism and strife, global
economic conditions and strong competitive forces. Our future results of operations may experience
substantial fluctuations from period to period as a consequence of these factors, and such
conditions and other factors affecting capital spending may affect the timing of orders from major
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economic downturn coupled with a decline in our revenues could adversely affect our ability
meet our capital requirement, support our working capital requirements and growth objectives,
maintain our existing financing arrangements, or otherwise adversely affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations. As a result, any economic downturns generally or in our
markets specifically, particularly those affecting industrial and commercial users of natural gas
and electricity, would have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, financial
condition and results of operations.
If we fail to effectively manage our future growth, our ability to market and sell our
products and services and to provide quality service to our customers may be adversely
affected.
Our revenues, business operations and number of employees have grown significantly in recent
years, primarily in response to the growth in PowerSecures business. We anticipate further
growth, especially as PowerSecure expands into new lines of business and geographic areas. This
growth has placed in the past, and we expect it will continue to place in the future, a significant
strain on our management and operational resources, including our ability to timely and
cost-effectively satisfy our customers demand requirements. We must plan and manage our growth
effectively in order to offer our products and services and to achieve revenue growth and
profitability in rapidly evolving markets. If we are not able to effectively manage our growth in
the future, our business may be materially and adversely affected. We must also continue to hire,
train and manage new employees at a rapid rate. If our new hires perform poorly, if we are
unsuccessful in hiring, training, managing and integrating these new employees, or if we are not
successful in training our existing employees, our business may be harmed.
Our management of MM 1995-2, a private program, presents risks to us.
MGT is our subsidiary that manages and holds a minority ownership interest in MM 1995-2, a
private program that owns and operates oil and gas production water disposal facilities. While MGT
does not intend to form any new private programs, it may from time to time increase its economic
interest in the program or initiate or manage actions intended to expand the programs assets or
activities. This program was financed by a private placement of equity interests raising capital
to acquire the assets and business operated by the program. Our management of this program
presents risks to us, including:
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condition of the program due to events, conditions and factors outside of our control,
such as general and local conditions affecting the oil and gas market generally and the
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If any of these risks materialize and we are unsuccessful in addressing these risks, our
financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We may be unable to acquire other businesses, technology or companies or engage in other
strategic transactions, or to successfully realize the benefits or avoid the difficulties of
any such strategic transactions.
In the past, we have grown by acquiring complimentary businesses, technologies, services and
products and entering into other strategic transactions to enhance our financial condition, results
of operations and stockholder value. As part of our business strategy, we expect to continue to
evaluate and consider potential strategic transactions, including business combinations,
acquisitions and dispositions and strategic alliances, on an ongoing basis as they present
themselves to facilitate our ability to enhance our existing and to develop new businesses,
products, services and technology, and to enhance our financial condition, results of operations
and stockholder value. At any given time we may be engaged in discussions or negotiations with
respect to one or more of these types of transactions, and any of these transactions could be
material to our financial condition and results of operations. However, we do not know if we will
be able to identify any future opportunities that we believe will be beneficial for us. Even if we
are able to identify an appropriate business opportunity, we may not be able to
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successfully consummate the transaction, and even if we do consummate such a transaction we may be
unable to obtain the benefits or avoid the difficulties and risks of such transaction.
Any future acquisition involves risks commonly encountered in business relationships,
including:
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the technologies, products or businesses that we acquire may not achieve expected
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difficulties in retaining, training, motivating and integrating key personnel; |
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diversion of managements time and resources away from our normal daily operations; |
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difficulties in successfully incorporating licensed or acquired technology and
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difficulties in maintaining uniform standards, controls, procedures and policies
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difficulties in retaining relationships with customers, employees and suppliers of
the acquired company; |
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risks of entering markets in which we have no or limited direct prior experience; |
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potential disruptions of our ongoing businesses; and |
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For these reasons, future acquisitions could materially and adversely affect our existing
businesses. Moreover, we cannot predict the accounting treatment of any acquisition, in part
because we cannot be certain whether current accounting regulations, conventions or interpretations
will prevail in the future.
In addition, to finance any future acquisitions, it may be necessary for us to incur
additional indebtedness or raise additional funds through public or private financings. These
financings may not be available to us at all, or if available may not be available on terms
satisfactory to us or to those whose consents are required for such financings. Available equity
or debt financings may materially and adversely affect our business and operations and, in the case
of equity financings, may significantly dilute the percentage ownership interests of our
stockholders.
We cannot assure you that we will make any additional acquisitions or that any acquisitions,
if made, will be successful, will assist us in the accomplishment of our business strategy, or will
generate sufficient revenues to offset the associated costs and other adverse effects or will
otherwise result in us receiving the intended benefits of the acquisition. In addition, we cannot
assure you that any acquisition of new businesses or technology will lead to the successful
development of new or enhanced products and services, or that any new or enhanced products and
services, if developed, will achieve market acceptance or prove to be profitable.
If we fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, we could lose important
proprietary technology, which could materially and adversely affect our business.
Our success and ability to compete depends, in substantial part, upon our ability to develop
and protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights to distinguish our
products, services and technology from those of our competitors. The unauthorized use of our
intellectual property rights and proprietary technology by others could materially harm our
business. We rely primarily on a combination of copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, along
with confidentiality agreements, contractual provisions and licensing arrangements, to establish
and protect our intellectual property rights. Although we hold copyrights and trademarks in our
business, and we have applied for a patent and the registration of a number of new trademarks and
service marks and intend to introduce new trademarks and service marks, we believe that the success
of our business depends more upon our proprietary technology, information, processes and know-how
than on patents or trademark registrations. In addition, much of our proprietary information and
technology may not be patentable. We may not be successful in obtaining any patents or in
registering new marks.
Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual property rights, existing laws afford only
limited protection, and our actions may be inadequate to protect our rights or to prevent others
from claiming violations of their proprietary rights. Unauthorized third parties may attempt to
copy, reverse engineer or otherwise obtain, use or
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exploit aspects of our products and services, develop similar technology independently, or
otherwise obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary. We cannot assure you that our
competitors will not independently develop technology similar or superior to our technology or
design around our intellectual property. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries may not
protect our proprietary rights as fully or in the same manner as the laws of the United States.
We may need to resort to litigation to enforce our intellectual property rights, to protect
our trade secrets, and to determine the validity and scope of other companies proprietary rights
in the future. However, litigation could result in significant costs or in the diversion of
management and financial resources. We cannot assure you that any such litigation will be
successful or that we will prevail over counterclaims against us. Our failure to protect any of
our important intellectual property rights or any litigation that we resort to in order to enforce
those rights could materially and adversely affect our business.
If we face claims of intellectual property infringement by third parties, we could encounter
expensive litigation, be liable for significant damages or incur restrictions on our ability
to sell our products and services.
Although we are not aware of any present infringement of our products, services or technology
on the intellectual property rights of others, we cannot be certain that our products, services and
technologies do not or in the future will not infringe on the valid intellectual property rights
held by third parties. In addition, we cannot assure you that third parties will not claim that we
have infringed their intellectual property rights.
In recent years, there has been a significant amount of litigation in the United States
involving patents and other intellectual property rights. In the future, we may be a party to
litigation as a result of an alleged infringement of others intellectual property. Successful
infringement claims against us could result in substantial monetary liability, require us to enter
into royalty or licensing arrangements, or otherwise materially disrupt the conduct of our
business. In addition, even if we prevail on these claims, this litigation could be time-consuming
and expensive to defend or settle, and could result in the diversion of our time and attention and
of operational resources, which could materially and adversely affect our business. Any potential
intellectual property litigation also could force us to do one or more of the following:
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stop selling, incorporating or using our products and services that use the
infringed intellectual property; |
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obtain from the owner of the infringed intellectual property right a license to sell
or use the relevant technology, which license may not be available on commercially
reasonable terms, or at all; or |
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If we are forced to take any of these actions, our business may be seriously harmed. Although
we carry general liability insurance, our insurance may not cover potential claims of this type or
may not be adequate to indemnify us for all liability that may be imposed.
We face some risks that are inherent in natural gas and electrical operations.
Some of our operations are subject to the hazards and risks inherent in the servicing and
operation of natural gas assets, including encountering unexpected pressures, explosions, fire,
natural disasters, blowouts, cratering and pipeline ruptures, as well as in the manufacture, sale
and operation of electrical equipment such as PowerSecures distributed generation system,
including electrical shocks, which hazards and risks could result in personal injuries, loss of
life, environmental damage and other damage to our properties and the properties of others. These
operations involve numerous financial, business, regulatory, environmental, operating and legal
risks. Damages occurring as a result of these risks may give rise to product liability claims
against us. Losses due to risks and uncertainties could occur for uninsurable or uninsured risks
or could exceed our insurance coverage of up to $6 million coverage per occurrence and $7 million
annual aggregate coverage. Therefore, the occurrence of a significant adverse effect that is not
fully covered by insurance could have a material and adverse effect on our business. In addition,
we cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain adequate insurance in the future at
reasonable rates.
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We could become subject to burdensome government regulation that affects our ability to offer
our products and services or that affects demand for our products and services.
Our business operations are subject to varying degrees of federal, state, local and foreign
laws and regulations. Regulatory agencies may impose special requirements for implementation and
operation of our products, services or technology that may significantly impact or even eliminate
some of our target markets. We may incur material costs or liabilities in complying with
government regulations. In addition, potentially significant laws, regulations and requirements
may be adopted or imposed in the future. For example, PowerSecures shared savings projects, and
even its future turn-key projects, could be materially and adversely affected by new laws or
regulations, or new interpretations of existing laws and regulations, that would ban the ownership
of power generation by a third party, such as PowerSecure. Furthermore, some of our customers must
comply with numerous laws and regulations. The modification or adoption of future laws and
regulations could adversely affect our business and our ability to continually modify or alter our
methods of operations at reasonable costs. We cannot provide any assurances that we will be able,
for financial or other reasons, to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. If we fail to
comply with these laws and regulations, we could become subject to substantial penalties which
could materially and adversely affect our business.
Our business could suffer if we cannot maintain and expand our current strategic alliances
and develop new alliances.
One element of our business strategy is the development of corporate relationships such as
strategic alliances with other companies and businesses to provide products and services to
existing and new markets and to develop new products and services and enhancements to existing
products and services. We believe that our success in the future in penetrating new markets will
depend in large part on our ability to maintain these relationships and to cultivate additional or
alternative relationships. However, we cannot assure you that we will be able to develop new
corporate relationships, or that these relationships will be successful in achieving their
purposes. Our failure to continue our existing corporate relationships and develop new
relationships could materially and adversely affect our business.
Terrorist activities and other international hostilities, including the expanding
hostilities in the Middle East, could adversely affect our business and our results of
operations.
The growing threat of terrorism throughout the world, the escalation of military action, and
heightened security measures in response to such threats may cause significant disruption to
commerce throughout the world, affecting our suppliers and our customers. For example, we acquire
certain equipment for Metretek Floridas products from manufacturers that have their operations in
the Middle East, and the expanding hostilities in that region could disrupt their ability to
manufacture, and thus supply to us, equipment and parts integral to our products, which would
adversely affect our ability to sell our products and to generate income and cash flow. In
addition, to the extent that such disruptions result in reductions by our customers in their
capital expenditures or spending on technology, or in longer sales cycles or the deferral or delay
of customer orders, or otherwise adversely affect our ability to effectively market our products or
services, our business and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Risks Related to the Ownership of our Shares
Our charter documents, as well as Delaware law, contain anti-takeover provisions that could
discourage or prevent a third-party acquisition of our common stock, even if an acquisition
would be beneficial to our stockholders.
Some provisions in our second restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and
restated by-laws, as well as some provisions of Delaware law, could have the effect of
discouraging, delaying or preventing a third party from attempting to acquire us, even if doing so
would be beneficial to stockholders. These provisions could also limit the price that investors
might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. These provisions include:
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a classified board of directors in which only approximately one-third of the total
board members are elected at each annual meeting; |
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the existence of large amounts of authorized but unissued shares of our common stock
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authority for our board of directors to issue shares of our common stock and
our preferred stock, and to determine the price, voting and other rights, preferences,
privileges and restrictions of undesignated shares of preferred stock, without any vote
by or approval of our stockholders; |
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super-majority voting requirements to effect material amendments to our second
restated certificate and by-laws; |
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limiting the persons who may call a special meeting of stockholders; |
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prohibiting stockholders from acting by written consent without a meeting; |
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a fair price provision that sets minimum price requirements for potential acquirers
under certain conditions; |
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anti-greenmail provisions which limit our ability to repurchase shares of common
stock from significant stockholders; |
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restrictions under Delaware law on mergers and other business combinations between
us and any 15% stockholders; and |
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advance notice requirements for director nominations and for stockholder proposals. |
In addition, we have entered into employment agreements with certain executive officers and
other employees which, among other things, include severance and changes in control provisions.
Our stockholder rights agreement makes effecting a change of control more difficult, which
may discourage offers for shares of our common stock.
Our board of directors has adopted an amended and restated rights agreement. Our rights
agreement may have the effect of delaying, deterring, or preventing changes in our management or
control of us, which may discourage potential acquirers who otherwise might wish to acquire us
without the consent of the board of directors. Under the rights plan, if a person or group
acquires 15% or more of our common stock, all holders of rights (other than the acquiring
stockholder) may, upon payment of the purchase price then in effect, purchase common stock having a
value of twice the purchase price. In the event that we are involved in a merger or other similar
transaction where we are not the surviving corporation, all holders of rights (other than the
acquiring stockholder) shall be entitled, upon payment of the then in effect purchase price, to
purchase common stock of the surviving corporation having a value of twice the purchase price. The
rights will expire on November 30, 2011, unless we extend the terms of the rights agreement or we
earlier redeem or exchange the rights.
We have not in the past and we do not currently intend to pay dividends on our common stock,
and even if we change our intentions our ability to pay dividends is limited.
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock. Therefore, a
stockholder will not experience a return on its investment in our common stock without selling its
shares, because we currently intend on retaining any future earnings to fund our growth and do not
expect to pay dividends in the foreseeable future on the common stock.
We currently intend to retain all future earnings, if any, for use in the operation and
expansion of our business and for the servicing and repayment of indebtedness. As a holding
company with no independent operations, our ability to pay dividends is dependant upon the receipt
of dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries. The terms of our credit facility limit our
ability to pay dividends by prohibiting the payment of dividends by our subsidiaries without the
consent of the lender. Future dividends, if any, will be determined by our board of directors,
based upon our earnings, financial condition, capital resources, capital requirements, charter
restrictions, contractual restrictions and such other factors as our board of directors deems
relevant.
The market for our common stock is volatile and subject to extreme trading price and volume
fluctuations, which could adversely affect an investment in our common stock.
The market price and volume of our common stock has in the past been, and in the future is
likely to continue to be, highly volatile. For example, since January 1, 2006, the sales price of
our common stock has fluctuated from a low of $10.49 to a high of $19.62. In general, the stock
market has been experiencing extreme price and volume fluctuations for years, and the market prices
of securities of technology companies have been especially volatile. A number of factors could
cause wide fluctuations in the market price and trading volume of our common stock in the future, including:
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actual or anticipated variations in our results of operations; |
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announcements by us or our competitors of acquisitions, significant technical
innovations, new products or services, product improvements, significant contracts,
strategic relationships or capital commitments; |
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the receipt, deferral or loss of significant customer orders; |
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the introduction of new products and services by us or our competitors; |
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the commencement of, or our involvement in, litigation or other legal or regulatory proceedings; |
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announcements by us or our competitors of the success or status of business; |
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conditions or trends in the energy and technology industries in general, and in the
particular markets we serve; |
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changes in earnings or revenue guidance by us; |
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recommendations by securities analysts; |
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changes in, or the failure by us to meet, securities analysts estimates and expectations; |
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the lower coverage by securities analysts and the media of issuers with securities
trading on the American Stock Exchange; |
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changes in the market valuation of other energy or technology companies; |
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additions or departures of key personnel; |
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sales of our common stock by our directors, executive officers and significant stockholders; and |
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general economic, business and market conditions. |
Many of these factors are beyond our control. The occurrence of any one or more of these
factors could cause the market price of our common stock to fall, regardless of our operating
performance.
In addition, broad fluctuations in price and volume may be unrelated or disproportionate to
operating performance, both of the market in general and of us in particular. Any significant
fluctuations in the future might result in a material decline in the market price of our common
stock. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a companys securities,
securities class action litigation has often been brought against that company. We may become
involved in this type of litigation in the future. Securities litigation is often expensive to
defend or settle and could divert managements attention and operational resources, which could
have a material adverse effect on our business, even if we ultimately prevail in the litigation.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2. Properties
We lease virtually all of the facilities at which we conduct our business. A brief
description of those facilities as of December 31, 2006 is set forth below.
We lease our principal executive offices, which consist of 2,925 square feet located in
Denver, Colorado. This lease has a monthly rental obligation of $3,778, including operating costs,
and expires December 31, 2009, with an option to cancel the lease on December 31, 2007.
Southern Flow leases office facilities in the following locations: Lafayette, Belle Chasse
and Shreveport, Louisiana; Jackson, Mississippi; Houston and Victoria, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and
Aztec, New Mexico. These offices have an aggregate of approximately 64,000 square feet, total
monthly rental obligations of approximately $33,000 and terms expiring at various dates through
2008. In addition, Southern Flow owns and occupies an 8,600 square foot office building in Dallas,
Texas.
PowerSecures principal business offices are located in Wake Forest, North Carolina and
consist of 23,440 square feet. The lease on this facility has a current monthly rental obligation
of $23,588, increasing by 3% annually
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through its expiration in 2016. PowerSecure leases three other facilities, located in Wilmington and Morrisville, North Carolina, consisting of 20,498
square feet in the aggregate. The leases on these facilities have an aggregate monthly rental
obligation of $11,403 and expire at various dates through 2010. PowerSecure also leases office
facilities in McDonough, Georgia, consisting of 5,600 square feet with a monthly rental obligation
of $3,029, including operating costs, which expires June 30, 2009. In addition, PowerSecure owns
and occupies an 11,770 square foot pre-engineered steel building in Randleman, North Carolina,
which is used by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Reids Trailer, for its office and fabrication
activities.
Metretek Florida leases its principal business offices, which are located in Melbourne,
Florida and consist of 5,950 square feet. The lease has a current monthly rental obligation of
$5,067 that increases 5% annually through its expiration on May 31, 2008.
We believe our facilities are suitable and adequate to meet our current and anticipated needs,
although PowerSecures recent growth may require it to obtain additional space in future years. We
continually monitor our facilities requirements, and we believe that any additional space needed in
the future will be available on commercially reasonable terms.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
In January 2001, a class action lawsuit was filed in January 2001 by Douglas W. Heins,
individually and on behalf of a class of other persons similarly situated, in the District Court
for the City and County of Denver, Colorado against us, certain of our affiliates, officers and
employees, and certain other parties. The class action alleged that the defendants violated certain
provisions of the Colorado Securities Act in connection with the sale of interests in an energy
program managed by MGT. In June 2004, the court granted final approval to a settlement that
fully resolved all claims by the class against us and our affiliates.
After the settlement with the class was approved, we vigorously pursued cross-claims and third
party claims against five persons, firms or groups of affiliated persons or groups, that we refer
to as the other parties, which include claims against the former owners of the assets involved and
against attorneys, consultants and a brokerage firm involved in the transactions underlying the
claims in the class action, seeking recovery of damages and contribution, among other things.
Some of these other parties asserted counterclaims against us.
As a result of mediation during the fourth quarter of 2006, we have agreed to settlements with
four of the five other parties. A trial on the claims with the fifth other party is currently set
for August 2007. We cannot provide any assurance that we will prevail on those claims. Out of the
settlements with the four other parties, and any recovery from the resolution of the claims
involving the fifth other party, net of legal fees and expenses, 50% is allocated to us and the
remaining 50% is allocated to the class.
On March 14, 2006, we received a letter from the Market Regulation Department of the National
Association of Securities Dealers, on behalf of the American Stock Exchange, advising us that it
was conducting a review of trading activity in our common stock between November 2005 and the date
of the letter. In that letter, the NASD requested various documents and information in connection
with our announcements, contracts and orders during that time period. We have cooperated fully with
that review and have provided to the NASD the documentation confirming all such contracts and
orders supporting our announcements. The NASD letter stated that its inquiry should not be
construed as an indication that the NASD has determined that any violations of American Stock
Exchange rules or federal securities laws have occurred, or a reflection upon the merits of the
securities involved or upon any person who effected transactions in such securities.
On May 17, 2006, we received a letter from the SEC notifying us that the SEC was conducting an
informal, non-public inquiry regarding us. The inquiry requested the voluntary provision of a
chronology of events relating to announcements made by us in February and March 2006 of orders
received by PowerSecure, including events that were the subject of the previous review by the NASD.
The SEC advised us that the inquiry should not be construed as an indication by the SEC that any
violation of law has occurred, and should not be considered a reflection upon any person or entity.
Management has cooperated fully with this inquiry and has provided to the SEC the information
requested.
From time to time, we hire employees that are subject to restrictive covenants, such as
non-competition agreements with their former employers. We comply, and require our employees to comply, with the
terms of all known restrictive covenants. However, we have in the past and may in the future
receive claims and demands
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by some former employers alleging actual or potential violations of
these restrictive covenants. While we do not believe any pending claims have merit, we cannot
provide any assurance of the outcome of these claims.
From time to time, we are involved in other claims, proceedings and legal actions arising in
the ordinary course of business. We intend to vigorously defend all claims against us. Although
the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be accurately predicted due to the inherent
uncertainty of litigation, in the opinion of management, based upon current information, no other
currently pending or overtly threatened dispute is expected to have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition or results of operations. However, even if we are successful on
the merits, any pending or future lawsuits, claims or proceedings could be time-consuming and
expensive to defend or settle and could result in the diversion of significant management time and
operational resources, which could materially and adversely affect us.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of our security holders during the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2006.
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PART II
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Market for Registrants Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
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Market Information
Since August 10, 2005, our common stock has been listed and traded on the American Stock
Exchange under the symbol MEK. From October 15, 2002 through August 9, 2005, our common stock
was traded over-the-counter on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol MTEK.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of the high and low
closing sales prices of our common stock, as reported on the American Stock Exchange and the OTC
Bulletin Board, for the applicable periods. Quotations for trades on the OTC Bulletin Board
reflect inter-dealer prices without adjustment for retail mark-ups, mark-downs or commissions and
consequently do not necessarily reflect actual transactions.
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3.16 |
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2.20 |
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2.95 |
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3.70 |
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19.62 |
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8.95 |
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17.18 |
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11.60 |
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17.84 |
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16.40 |
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On March 2, 2007, the last sale price of our common stock as reported on the American Stock
Exchange was $12.07.
Holders
As of March 2, 2007, there were 257 holders of record of our common stock. Because many of
the shares of our common stock are held by brokers and other institutions on behalf of the
beneficial owners, we are unable to precisely determine the total number of stockholders
represented by these record holders, but we estimate, based upon available information, that there
are at least 3,000 beneficial owners of our common stock.
Dividends
We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and we do not
anticipate declaring or paying any cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future.
We currently intend to retain all future earnings, if any, for use in the development, operation
and growth of our business and for the servicing and repayment of indebtedness. As a holding
company with no independent operations, our ability to pay dividends is dependant upon the receipt
of dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries. The terms of our credit facility limit our
ability to pay dividends by prohibiting the payment of dividends by Southern Flow, Metretek Florida
or PowerSecure without the consent of the lender. Future dividends, if any, will be determined by
our board of directors, based upon our earnings, financial condition, capital resources, capital
requirements, charter restrictions, contractual restrictions and such other factors as our board of
directors deems relevant.
Equity Compensation Plans
Information concerning securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans
is included in Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following selected consolidated financial data has been derived from our audited
consolidated financial statements. This information is not necessarily indicative of results to be
expected from our future operations, and should be read in conjunction with our audited
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and with Item 7. Managements Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in this report.
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120,447 |
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47,253 |
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35,177 |
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36,474 |
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26,453 |
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85,653 |
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32,750 |
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23,897 |
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25,687 |
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17,938 |
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19,336 |
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8,821 |
|
|
|
6,835 |
|
|
|
6,105 |
|
|
|
5,710 |
|
Selling, marketing and service |
|
|
3,835 |
|
|
|
2,595 |
|
|
|
2,112 |
|
|
|
1,601 |
|
|
|
1,555 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
992 |
|
|
|
564 |
|
|
|
579 |
|
|
|
515 |
|
|
|
576 |
|
Research and development |
|
|
794 |
|
|
|
713 |
|
|
|
667 |
|
|
|
627 |
|
|
|
552 |
|
Interest, finance charges and other |
|
|
159 |
|
|
|
609 |
|
|
|
480 |
|
|
|
285 |
|
|
|
205 |
|
Provision for litigation costs, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,764 |
|
Nonrecurring charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
182 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses |
|
|
110,769 |
|
|
|
46,052 |
|
|
|
34,570 |
|
|
|
34,820 |
|
|
|
28,482 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before equity income minority
interest and taxes |
|
|
9,678 |
|
|
|
1,201 |
|
|
|
607 |
|
|
|
1,654 |
|
|
|
(2,029 |
) |
Income from litigation settlements, net |
|
|
343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity income in unconsolidated affiliate |
|
|
2,221 |
|
|
|
1,690 |
|
|
|
1,254 |
|
|
|
469 |
|
|
|
211 |
|
Minority interest |
|
|
(72 |
) |
|
|
(211 |
) |
|
|
(238 |
) |
|
|
(207 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Income taxes |
|
|
(465 |
) |
|
|
(46 |
) |
|
|
(48 |
) |
|
|
(57 |
) |
|
|
(46 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations |
|
|
11,705 |
|
|
|
2,634 |
|
|
|
1,575 |
|
|
|
1,859 |
|
|
|
(1,864 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued Operations (1): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on disposal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(300 |
) |
|
|
(3,356 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,463 |
) |
|
|
(980 |
) |
|
|
(1,518 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(300 |
) |
|
|
(4,819 |
) |
|
|
(980 |
) |
|
|
(1,518 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
11,705 |
|
|
$ |
2,334 |
|
|
$ |
(3,244 |
) |
|
$ |
879 |
|
|
$ |
(3,382 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per Share Amounts (2): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) from continuing operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
|
$ |
(0.45 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.71 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
|
$ |
(0.45 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
(0.47 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.71 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.71 |
|
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
|
$ |
(0.45 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.06 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.70 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
15,063 |
|
|
|
12,287 |
|
|
|
9,531 |
|
|
|
6,043 |
|
|
|
6,077 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
16,477 |
|
|
|
13,361 |
|
|
|
10,036 |
|
|
|
6,051 |
|
|
|
6,077 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Balance |
|
December 31, |
|
Sheet Data: |
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
2002 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
15,916 |
|
|
$ |
2,188 |
|
|
$ |
2,951 |
|
|
$ |
2,102 |
|
|
$ |
885 |
|
Working capital |
|
|
38,844 |
|
|
|
4,911 |
|
|
|
5,117 |
|
|
|
5,964 |
|
|
|
4,097 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
89,699 |
|
|
|
33,319 |
|
|
|
30,211 |
|
|
|
23,327 |
|
|
|
19,199 |
|
Long-term notes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,594 |
|
|
|
6,075 |
|
|
|
5,227 |
|
|
|
4,691 |
|
Redeemable preferred stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,422 |
|
|
|
8,532 |
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
58,000 |
|
|
|
16,230 |
|
|
|
12,917 |
|
|
|
1,169 |
|
|
|
1,165 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
During fiscal 2004, our Board of Directors approved a plan to discontinue the
business of MCM and sell all of its manufacturing assets. The operations of the
discontinued MCM disposal group have been reclassified to discontinued operations for
all periods presented. In addition, certain other amounts prior to fiscal 2006 have
been reclassified to conform to fiscal 2006 presentation. Such reclassifications had no
impact on our net income (loss) or stockholders equity. |
|
(2) |
|
Per share amounts presented for fiscal 2002 through fiscal 2004 include the
effects of preferred stock deemed distributions. Per share amounts for fiscal 2003
include the effects of allocation of earnings to participating preferred stock as
required by the provision of EITF 03-06. |
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Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our consolidated results of operations for the years
ended December 31, 2006, which we refer to as fiscal 2006, December 31, 2005, which we refer to as
fiscal 2005, and December 31, 2004, which we refer to as fiscal 2004, and of our consolidated
financial condition as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 should be read in conjunction with our
consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.
The discussion in this item, as well as in other items in this report, contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of and made under the safe harbor provisions of
Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements
are all statements other than statements of historical facts, including statements that refer to
plans, intentions, objectives, goals, strategies, hopes, beliefs, projections and expectations or
other characterizations of future events or performance, and assumptions underlying the foregoing.
See Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements at the beginning of this report.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, but are subject to
and qualified by known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed, anticipated or implied by such forward-looking
statements, including those risks, uncertainties and other factors described above in Item 1A.
Risk Factors, as well as other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed elsewhere in this
report, in documents that we include as exhibits to or incorporate by reference in this report, and
in other reports and documents that we from time to time file with or furnish to the SEC. You are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, any of which could turn
out to be wrong. Any forward-looking statements made in this report speak only as of the date of
this report.
Overview
We are a diversified provider of energy technology products, services and data management
systems primarily to industrial and commercial users and suppliers of natural gas and electricity.
As a holding company, we conduct our operations and derive our revenues through our three operating
subsidiaries, each of which operates a separate business:
|
|
|
PowerSecure, which designs, sells and manages distributed generation systems; |
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow, which provides natural gas measurement services; and |
|
|
|
|
Metretek Florida, which designs, manufactures and sells data collection and energy
measurement monitoring systems. |
Metretek Florida had also provided contract manufacturing services through its MCM subsidiary.
These contract manufacturing services were discontinued during fiscal 2004, and MCMs contract
manufacturing business and most of its assets were sold in December 2004. Operations of the
contract manufacturing business prior to fiscal 2005 have been reclassified to discontinued
operations in our consolidated financials statements for all periods presented.
In addition to these operating subsidiaries, we own approximately 36% of the equity interests
of an unconsolidated business, MM 1995-2, through our wholly-owned subsidiary MGT. MGT also is
the managing trustee of MM 1995-2. MM 1995-2 owns and operates five oil field production water
disposal wells located at four facilities in northeastern Colorado. MGT acquired additional equity
interests in MM 1995-2 during the past three years, increasing its ownership of equity interests in
MM 1995-2 from 15% at the beginning of 2004 to 36% as of the date of this report, including 9.375%
in equity interests that were acquired in early 2006. As a result, the equity income from MM
1995-2 is becoming a more significant part of our consolidated results, contributing $2,221,000 to
our income from continuing operations during fiscal 2006, an increase from $1,690,000 in fiscal
2005 and $1,254,000 in fiscal 2004.
We commenced operations in 1991 as an energy services holding company, owning subsidiaries
with businesses designed to exploit service opportunities primarily in the natural gas industry.
Since then, our business has evolved and expanded through acquisitions and developments of
companies, businesses and product lines that have allowed us to reach not only a broader portion of
the energy market, including the electricity market, but also markets outside of the energy field.
In recent years, we have focused our efforts on growing our businesses by
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offering new and enhanced products, services and technologies and by entering new markets, within a
framework emphasizing the goal of achieving profitable operations on a sustained basis.
Our revenues and results of operations, on a quarterly, period and annual basis, are dependent
upon, and are the consolidated result of, the revenues and results of operations of each of our
operating subsidiaries, our minority interest in MM 1995-2 and our corporate overhead. While we
operate generally in the energy technology products, services and data management industry, our
businesses are diversified and each of our business segments is operated independently of the
others and influenced and affected by many factors that may apply only to that segment.
Accordingly, our consolidated results of operations are an aggregation of different businesses and
thus dependent upon a variety of factors applicable to each of these businesses.
PowerSecure is an expanding company that has developed a distributed generation turn-key
business. In addition, during the second half of fiscal 2005, PowerSecure added two new business
units, UtilityEngineering and PowerServices, to its operating segment. In January 2006, it
announced a third addition to its operations, EnergyLite. UtilityEngineering provides fee-based,
technical engineering services to PowerSecures utility partners and customers. PowerServices
provides rate analysis and other similar consulting services to PowerSecures utility, commercial
and industrial customers. EnergyLite assists customers in reducing their use of energy through
investments in more energy-efficient technologies. These units are intended to increase
PowerSecures future growth opportunities beyond its core distributed generation business
During mid-2006, PowerSecure launched a business unit within PowerSecure to concentrate on
marketing to federal customers, primarily in conjunction with our utility alliances. In the second
half of 2006, PowerSecure launched this business unit by purchasing contract rights, know-how and
other intellectual properties to facilitate the providing of services to the federal customers of
an investor-owned utility. The projects that are marketed and sold to PowerSecures federal
customers potentially include all the products and services offered by PowerSecure as well as by
its subsidiaries. In late 2006, PowerSecure acquired the business of Reids Trailer, Inc., which
builds trailers for the transportation of goods and equipment, an important element in
PowerSecures mobile distributed generation equipment business strategy.
Even with the addition of these business units and acquisitions, PowerSecure is still in large
part dependent upon the size and timing of the receipt of orders for, and of the completion of, its
projects, and its results of operations can be significantly impacted by large, individual
projects. In November 2005 and March 2006, PowerSecure announced that it had received orders from
Publix, a large commercial customer, for distributed generation projects that are expected to
generate $115 million in revenues in the aggregate, of which approximately $62.3 million has been
recognized through December 31, 2006 (which includes a small portion recognized during fiscal 2005)
and the remainder is expected to be recognized during fiscal 2007. During fiscal 2006,
PowerSecures revenues and segment profit showed substantial increases over fiscal 2005 primarily
due to the increased revenues from the Publix projects as well as the growth of PowerSecures core
distributed generation business and its new businesses as well as normal fluctuations inherent in
its operations. During fiscal 2006, PowerSecures revenues were
$99,542,000 (of which $61,359,000
was attributable to the Publix projects), an increase of $69,342,000, or 230%, over fiscal 2005.
Southern Flow is a well established, strong and expanding oil field services company that
renders natural gas measurement and other services to oil and gas production companies. Due to the
location of the production assets of many of its key customers, Southern Flows business in the
second half of fiscal 2005 was adversely affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. During the first
quarter 2006, Southern Flows Gulf Coast operations returned to normal levels. Southern Flows
revenues increased by $2,854,000, or 21%, during fiscal 2006 as compared to fiscal 2005, due, in
part, to increased field work and equipment sales and services related to repairing customer
facilities that incurred hurricane damages during fiscal 2005, as well as favorable market
conditions in the oil and gas sector.
Metretek Florida has been in operation since 1977 with a core business of designing,
manufacturing and selling data collection and energy measurement monitoring systems. In late 2004,
we decided to restructure Metretek Floridas business and discontinue its contract manufacturing
operations. Metretek Floridas future results of operations will be largely dependent upon its
ability to successfully address its core markets, as well as its ability to generate incremental
sales from certain new markets into which it has recently introduced new telemetry products.
Metretek Floridas revenues increased by $415,000, or 13%, during fiscal 2006 as compared to fiscal
2005, due to normal fluctuations in its business.
In addition to our operating subsidiaries, our results of operations are significantly
impacted by our
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ownership of a minority interest in MM 1995-2, which is recorded as equity in income of
unconsolidated affiliate and included in our income from continuing operations and our net income.
During fiscal 2006, we acquired 9.375% of additional equity interests in MM 1995-2 for a total
purchase price of $1,260,000 financed from a combination of cash on hand and borrowings on our
lines of credit. As a result, we now own 36.26% of the equity interests in MM 1995-2.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, we agreed to settlements of outstanding litigation
claims against four of the five other parties that participated in a transaction with certain of
our affiliates that was subject to a previously settled class action lawsuit. As a result of these
settlements, we recorded income from litigation settlements in the amount of $343,000 during fiscal
2006, representing expected net proceeds to us from three of the other parties. The fourth
settlement is contingent on approval of the original class action participants, which we believe
will occur during the first or second quarter of 2007. A trial on the claims of the only remaining
other party is currently set for August 2007.
Due principally to the increase in revenues by PowerSecure, our consolidated revenues during
fiscal 2006 increased by $73,194,000, representing a 155% increase over fiscal 2005 consolidated
revenues. We recorded income from continuing operations of $11,705,000 during fiscal 2006,
including $2,221,000 equity in income from MM 1995-2 and $343,000 of income from litigation
settlements, as compared to income from continuing operations of $2,634,000 during fiscal 2005,
which included $1,690,000 equity in income of MM 1995-2. Our net income was $11,705,000 during
fiscal 2006, as compared to net income of $2,334,000 during fiscal 2005, which included a loss on
discontinued operations of $300,000.
During fiscal 2006, we took substantial steps to improve our balance sheet and liquidity, to
reduce our long-term debt obligations, and to provide financial resources to support the expansion
of our operations. In January 2006, we exercised our right to call the remaining outstanding
warrants that had been issued in connection with a private placement in May 2004. As a result of
the warrant call, 801,517 warrants were exercised resulting in $1,775,000 proceeds to us and the
issuance of 705,000 shares of our common stock. Further, on April 7, 2006, we completed a private
placement, which we refer to as the 2006 private placement, of 2,012,548 shares of our common stock
to certain institutional and accredited investors at a price of $14.00 per share, raising gross
proceeds of $28,175,672.
Of the approximately $26 million in net cash proceeds we received from the 2006 private
placement, we used approximately $5.1 million to retire long-term debt, and we intend to use the
remainder for capital expenditures and for working capital purposes. After completion of the 2006
private placement, we paid down our lines of credit and term loan balances to $0 and extinguished
all of our term loan debt.
Critical Accounting Policies
Managements discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are
based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these
financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments 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. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to
revenue recognition and percentage of completion, fixed price contracts, product returns, warranty
obligations, bad debt, inventories, cancellations costs associated with long term commitments,
investments, intangible assets, assets subject to disposal, income taxes, restructuring, service
contracts, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on
various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results
of which form the basis for making estimates and judgments about the carrying value of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Estimates, by their nature, are
based on judgment and available information. Therefore, actual results could differ from those
estimates and could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements, and it is
possible that such changes could occur in the near term.
We have identified the accounting principles which we believe are most critical to
understanding our reported financial results by considering accounting policies that involve the
most complex or subjective decisions or assessments. These accounting policies described below
include:
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|
|
|
allowance for doubtful accounts; |
|
|
|
|
inventories; |
|
|
|
|
warranty reserve; |
|
|
|
|
valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets; |
|
|
|
|
deferred tax valuation allowance; |
|
|
|
|
costs of exit or disposal activities and similar nonrecurring charges; and |
|
|
|
|
stock-based compensation. |
Further information about our significant accounting polices is included in note 1 of the
notes to our consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this report.
Revenue Recognition. We recognize equipment and product revenue, in accordance with the SECs
Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, when persuasive evidence of a non-cancelable arrangement exists,
delivery has occurred and/or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable,
collectibility is reasonably assured, legal title and economic risk is transferred to the customer,
and when an economic exchange has taken place. Virtually all equipment and product sales are to
end users of the product, who are responsible for payment for the product. In limited
circumstances, sales representatives or resellers may purchase our products for resale to end
users. In such circumstances, the reseller is responsible for payment to us regardless of whether
the reseller collects payment from the end user.
For our distributed generation turn-key projects, we recognize revenue and profit as work
progresses using the percentage-of-completion method, which relies on estimates of total expected
contract revenue and costs. We follow this method because reasonably dependable estimates of the
revenue and costs applicable to various stages of a project can be made. Recognized revenues and
profits are subject to revision as a project progresses to completion. Revisions in profit
estimates are charged to income in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revision
become known. In addition, certain contracts provide for cancellation provisions prior to
completion of a project. The cancellation provisions generally provide for payment of costs
incurred, but may result in an adjustment to profit already recognized in a prior period.
Service revenue includes chart services, field services, laboratory analysis, allocation and
royalty services, professional engineering, installation services, monitoring and maintenance
services, training, and consultation services. Revenues from these services are recognized when
the service is performed and the customer has accepted the work.
Revenues on PowerSecures shared savings distributed generation projects are recognized as the
energy savings are realized by the customer at their site.
Sales of EnergyLites goods or services sometimes involve the provision of multiple elements.
Revenues from contracts with multiple element arrangements are recognized as each element is earned
based on the relative fair value of each element and when the delivered elements have value to
customers on a standalone basis. Amounts allocated to each element are based on its objectively
determined fair value, such as the sales price for the product or service when it is sold
separately or competitor prices for similar products or services.
Software revenue relates to the sale and licensing to our customers of software operating
systems designed to manage the collection and presentation of recorded data. The license revenue
is recognized over the 12 month non-cancelable term of the annual license agreement. The portion
of software license fees that has not been recognized as revenue at any balance sheet date is
recorded as a current liability. In addition, when a customer engages us to install the software
and make any customizations for them, installation service revenue is recognized when the
installation and any related customizations have been completed and the customer has accepted the
product.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated
losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We assess the
customers ability to pay based on a number of factors, including our past transaction history with
the customer and the credit worthiness of
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the customer. Management specifically analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debts,
customer credit-worthiness, customer concentrations, current economic trends, and changes in our
customer payment patterns when we evaluate the adequacy of our allowances for doubtful accounts.
We estimate the collectibility of our accounts receivable and establish necessary reserves on an
account-by-account basis. In addition, we also provide for a general reserve for all accounts
receivable. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate in the future,
resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be
required.
Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined primarily on a specific
identification basis) or market (estimated net realizable value). The vast majority of our
inventory is acquired for specific projects; a smaller portion of our inventory is acquired to
assemble component parts for use in later assemblies; and a portion of our inventory consists of
spare parts and supplies that we maintain to support a full-product range and a wide variety of
customer requirements. The portion of our inventory acquired for specific projects tends to be
high-dollar value quick turnaround equipment items. The portion of our inventory used to assemble
component parts tends to be comprised of electronic parts, which may be subject to obsolescence or
quality issues. The portion of our inventory that supports older product lines and other customer
requirements may also be slow-moving and subject to potential obsolescence due to product lifecycle
and product development plans.
We perform periodic assessments of inventory that includes a review of component demand
requirements, product lifecycle and product development plans, and quality issues. As a result of
this assessment, we write-down inventory for estimated losses due to obsolescence and
unmarketability equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated market
value based on assumptions and estimates concerning future demand, market conditions and similar
factors. If actual demand and market conditions are less favorable than those estimated by
management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
Warranty Reserve. We provide a standard one-year warranty for hardware product sales and
distributed generation equipment. In addition, we offer extended warranty terms on our distributed
generation turn-key projects as well as certain hardware products. We reserve for the estimated
cost of product warranties when revenue is recognized, and we evaluate our reserve periodically by
comparing our warranty repair experience by product. While we engage in product quality programs
and processes, including monitoring and evaluating the quality of our components suppliers and
development of methods to remotely detect and correct failures, our warranty obligation is affected
by actual product failure rates, parts and equipment costs and service labor costs incurred in
correcting a product failure. In addition, our operating history in the distributed generation
market is limited. Should actual product failure rates, parts and equipment costs, or service
labor costs differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be
required.
Valuation of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. In assessing the recoverability of
goodwill and other intangible assets, we make assumptions regarding the estimated future cash flows
and other factors to determine the fair value of these assets. If these estimates or their related
assumptions change in the future, we may be required to record impairment charges against these
assets in the reporting period in which the impairment is determined. For intangible assets, this
evaluation includes an analysis of estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be
generated by the assets over their estimated useful lives. If the estimated future undiscounted
net cash flows are insufficient to recover the carrying value of the assets over their estimated
useful lives, we will record an impairment charge in the amount by which the carrying value of the
assets exceeds their fair value. For goodwill, the impairment evaluation includes a comparison of
the carrying value of the reporting unit which carries the goodwill to that reporting units fair
value. The fair value of each reporting unit is based upon an estimate of the net present value of
future cash flows. If the reporting units estimated fair value exceeds the reporting units
carrying value, no impairment of goodwill exists. If the fair value of the reporting unit does not
exceeds its carrying value, then further analysis is required to determine the amount of goodwill
impairment, if any. We completed our most recent annual testing of the impairment of goodwill as
of October 1, 2006. As a result of the test, we concluded that no impairment of goodwill existed
as of October 1, 2006.
Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance. We currently record a valuation allowance for nearly all
of our deferred tax assets, with the exception of certain state net operating losses which are
expected to be utilized in 2007. The valuation allowance is based on our net operating losses
incurred in the past, consideration of future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax
planning strategies. In the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize deferred
tax assets in the future in excess of our net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax
assets would increase the income in the period such determination was made. Likewise, in the
future, should we have a net deferred tax asset and determine that we would not be able to realize
all or part of that asset, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be charged to income in
the period that such determination was made.
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Costs of Exit or Disposal Activities and Similar Nonrecurring Charges. We record a liability
for costs associated with exit or disposal activities equal to the fair value of the liability when
the liability is incurred. Such costs associated with a discontinued operation are reported in
results of discontinued operations. Costs of an exit or disposal activity that do not involve a
discontinued operation are included in income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
in our consolidated statement of operations.
Stock-Based Compensation. We have three stock-based employee and director compensation plans.
As of January 1, 2006, we adopted Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) No. 123 (Revised 2004),
Share-Based Payment (FAS 123(R)), using the modified prospective transition method, which
requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at the fair value on date of
grant and recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The
fair value of restricted stock awards is determined based on the number of shares granted and the
quoted price of our common stock on the date of the grant, and the fair value of stock options is
determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Such value is recognized as expense over the
service period, net of estimated forfeitures.
Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value
method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. Under APB Opinion No. 25, no compensation
expense was recognized for stock options issued to employees because the grant price equaled or was
above the market price on the date of grant for options issued by us.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth information related to our primary business segments and is
intended to assist in understanding our results of operations for the periods presented.
During the third quarter of 2004, our Board of Directors approved a plan to discontinue the
business of MCM and sell all of its manufacturing assets. The operations of the discontinued MCM
disposal group have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented in our
consolidated statements of operations. The following table excludes revenues and costs and
expenses of the discontinued MCM operations as well as income from litigation settlements, equity
income in our unconsolidated affiliate, minority interest and income taxes for all periods
presented.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
(all amounts reported in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
16,160 |
|
|
$ |
13,307 |
|
|
$ |
12,759 |
|
PowerSecure |
|
|
99,543 |
|
|
|
30,200 |
|
|
|
18,630 |
|
Metretek Florida |
|
|
3,657 |
|
|
|
3,242 |
|
|
|
3,312 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,087 |
|
|
|
504 |
|
|
|
476 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
120,447 |
|
|
$ |
47,253 |
|
|
$ |
35,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Profit: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
4,374 |
|
|
$ |
3,370 |
|
|
$ |
3,393 |
|
PowerSecure |
|
|
27,225 |
|
|
|
8,895 |
|
|
|
5,707 |
|
Metretek Florida |
|
|
2,108 |
|
|
|
1,734 |
|
|
|
1,704 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
33,707 |
|
|
$ |
13,999 |
|
|
$ |
10,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment Profit (Loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
2,769 |
|
|
$ |
1,824 |
|
|
$ |
1,940 |
|
PowerSecure |
|
|
10,453 |
|
|
|
2,639 |
|
|
|
1,342 |
|
Metretek Florida |
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
(488 |
) |
|
|
(247 |
) |
Other |
|
|
(3,523 |
) |
|
|
(2,774 |
) |
|
|
(2,428 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
9,679 |
|
|
$ |
1,201 |
|
|
$ |
607 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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We have three reportable segments. Our reportable segments are strategic business units that
offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires
different technology and marketing strategies. Our reportable business segments are natural gas
measurement services, distributed generation and automated energy data management.
The operations of our natural gas measurement services segment are conducted by Southern Flow.
Southern Flows services include on-site field services, chart processing and analysis, laboratory
analysis, and data management and reporting. These services are provided principally to customers
involved in natural gas production, gathering, transportation and processing.
The operations of our distributed generation segment are conducted by PowerSecure. The
primary elements of PowerSecures distributed generation products and services include project
design and engineering, negotiation with utilities to establish tariff structures and power
interconnects, generator acquisition and installation, process control and switchgear design and
installation, and ongoing project monitoring and servicing. PowerSecure markets its distributed
generation products and services directly to large end-users of electricity and through outsourcing
partnerships with utilities. Through December 31, 2006, the majority of PowerSecures revenues
have been generated from sales of distributed generation systems on a turn-key basis, where the
customer purchases the systems from PowerSecure.
PowerSecure is an expanding company that has developed a distributed generation turn-key
business. In addition, during the second half of fiscal 2005, PowerSecure added two new business
units, UtilityEngineering and PowerServices, to its operating segment. In January 2006, it
announced a third addition to its operations, EnergyLite. UtilityEngineering provides fee-based,
technical engineering services to PowerSecures utility partners and customers. PowerServices
provides rate analysis and other similar consulting services to PowerSecures utility, commercial
and industrial customers. EnergyLite assists customers in reducing their use of energy through
investments in more energy-efficient technologies. These units are intended to increase
PowerSecures future growth opportunities beyond its core
distributed generation business.
During mid-2006, PowerSecure launched a business unit within PowerSecure to concentrate on
marketing to federal customers, primarily in conjunction with its utility alliances. In the second
half of 2006, PowerSecure launched this business unit by purchasing contract rights, know-how and
other intellectual properties to facilitate the providing of services to the federal customers of
an investor-owned utility. The projects that are marketed and sold to PowerSecures federal
customers potentially include all the products and services offered by PowerSecure as well as by
its subsidiaries. In late 2006, PowerSecure acquired the business of Reids Trailer, Inc., which
builds trailers for the transportation of goods and equipment, an important element in
PowerSecures mobile distributed generation equipment business strategy.
Each of PowerSecures business units operates in a separate market with distinct technical
disciplines, but all of these business units share a common customer base which PowerSecure intends
to service and grow through shared resources and customer leads. Accordingly, these units are
included within PowerSecures segment results.
The operations of our automated data collection and telemetry segment are conducted by
Metretek Florida. Metretek Floridas manufactured products fall into the following categories:
field devices, including data collection products and electronic gas flow computers; data
collection software products (such as InvisiConnect®, DC2000 and PowerSpring); and
communications solutions that can use public networks operated by commercial wireless carriers to
provide real time IP-based wireless internet connectivity, traditional cellular radio, 900 MHz
unlicensed radio or traditional wire-line phone service to provide connectivity between the field devices and the
data collection software products. Metretek Florida also provides data collection, M2M telemetry
connectivity and post-sale support services for its manufactured products and turn-key solutions.
In June 2002, Metretek Florida formed MCM to conduct and expand its contract manufacturing
operations. During fiscal 2004, we discontinued that contract manufacturing business.
We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on operating income (loss) before
taxes, nonrecurring items and interest income and expense. Other profit (loss) amounts in the
table above include corporate related items, fees earned from managing our unconsolidated
affiliate, results of insignificant operations, and income and expense (primarily interest income
and expense) and non-recurring charges not allocated to its operating segments. Intersegment
sales are not significant. In addition, the following discussion regarding revenues and costs and
expenses for fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2005 compared to fiscal 2004 excludes
revenues and costs and expenses of the discontinued MCM operations.
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Fiscal 2006 Compared to Fiscal 2005
Revenues. Our revenues are derived almost entirely from the sales of products and services by
our subsidiaries. Our consolidated revenues for fiscal 2006 increased $73,194,000, or 155%,
compared to fiscal 2005 due to increase in revenues at each of our operating subsidiaries,
especially PowerSecure.
PowerSecures revenues are influenced by the number, size and timing of its projects as well
as the percentage completion on in-process projects. PowerSecures revenues have fluctuated
significantly in the past and are expected to continue to fluctuate significantly in the future.
PowerSecures revenues increased by $69,343,000, or 230%, during fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal
2005. The increase in PowerSecures revenues during fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005 was due to
a $64,253,000 increase in distributed generation turn-key system project sales and services
together with an increase of $5,090,000 in revenues from shared savings projects, professional
services, monitoring and other service related revenues, including $4,207,000 of increased revenues
contributed by PowerServices, UtilityEngineering, EnergyLite, and government sector projects. The
increase in PowerSecures distributed generation turn-key system project sales and services
revenues was primarily attributable to a substantial increase in the total number of projects
completed or in process during fiscal 2006 compared to fiscal 2005. The increase in the number of
distributed generation projects was primarily due to the large orders placed by Publix in November
2005 and March 2006. The growth of PowerSecure was also attributable to the continued expansion of
PowerSecures projects into new geographic markets as a result of increased marking efforts and the
growth and market acceptance of new products and services by PowerSecure.
Southern Flows revenues increased by $2,853,000, or 21%, during fiscal 2006, as compared to
fiscal 2005, due, in part, to increased field work and equipment sales and service revenues related
to repairing customer facilities that incurred hurricane damages in 2005, as well as favorable
market conditions in the oil and gas sector.
Metretek Floridas revenues increased by $415,000, or 13%, during fiscal 2006 compared to
fiscal 2005 due to normal fluctuations in its business as it continues to develop its M2M business
and create new sales opportunities. As discussed below under Fluctuations, Metretek Floridas
revenues have fluctuated significantly in the past and are expected to continue to fluctuate
significantly in the future.
Other revenues increased by $583,000, or 116%, during fiscal 2006, as compared to fiscal 2005.
This increase was comprised principally of interest earned on cash and cash equivalents balances
which resulted from the net proceeds of the 2006 private placement.
Costs and Expenses. The following table sets forth our costs and expenses during the periods
indicated:
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
Year-over-Year Difference |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs and Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs of Sales and Services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
11,786 |
|
|
$ |
9,937 |
|
|
$ |
1,849 |
|
|
|
19 |
% |
PowerSecure |
|
|
72,318 |
|
|
|
21,305 |
|
|
|
51,013 |
|
|
|
239 |
% |
Metretek Florida |
|
|
1,549 |
|
|
|
1,508 |
|
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
85,653 |
|
|
|
32,750 |
|
|
|
52,903 |
|
|
|
162 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative |
|
|
19,336 |
|
|
|
8,821 |
|
|
|
10,515 |
|
|
|
119 |
% |
Selling, marketing and service |
|
|
3,835 |
|
|
|
2,595 |
|
|
|
1,240 |
|
|
|
48 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
991 |
|
|
|
564 |
|
|
|
427 |
|
|
|
76 |
% |
Reserarch and development |
|
|
794 |
|
|
|
713 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
11 |
% |
Interest, finance charges and
other |
|
|
159 |
|
|
|
609 |
|
|
|
(450 |
) |
|
|
-74 |
% |
Income taxes |
|
|
465 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
419 |
|
|
|
911 |
% |
Costs of sales and services include materials, personnel and related overhead costs incurred
to manufacture products and provide services. The 162% increase in cost of sales and services for
fiscal 2006, compared to fiscal 2005, was attributable almost entirely to the increase in sales at
PowerSecure and Southern Flow.
The 239% increase in PowerSecures costs of sales and services in fiscal 2006 is almost
entirely a direct result of the 230% increase in PowerSecures revenues. PowerSecures gross
profit margin decreased to 27.3% during fiscal 2006, as compared to 29.5% during fiscal 2005. In
part, this reduction in gross profit margin reflects
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additional personnel and capacity costs
incurred in fiscal 2006 in order to effectively meet customer delivery expectations. This
reduction also reflects unanticipated increases in copper prices during fiscal 2006 that increased
the cost of materials on certain projects, as well as some embedded margin reduction priced into
the Publix projects to induce those large orders.
The 19% increase in Southern Flows costs of sales and services in fiscal 2006 is the result
of the 21% increase in its revenues. Southern Flows gross profit margin increased to 27.1% for
fiscal 2006, compared to 25.3% during fiscal 2005. While the fiscal 2006 gross profit margin was
within the normal range of Southern Flows historical margins, its fiscal 2005 gross profit margin
was below Southern Flows historical margins reflecting the adverse effects on gross profit margins
of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina during that period.
The 3% increase in Metretek Floridas costs of sales and services in fiscal 2006 is the result
of the 13% increase in Metretek Floridas revenues. Metretek Floridas gross profit margin
increased to 57.7% for fiscal 2006, compared to 53.5% for fiscal 2005 reflecting the positive
effects of cost efficiencies achieved during fiscal 2006 as compared to fiscal 2005.
General and administrative expenses include personnel and related overhead costs for the
support and administrative functions. The 119% increase in general and administrative expenses in
fiscal 2006, as compared to fiscal 2005, was due to increases in personnel and related overhead
costs associated with the development and growth of PowerSecures business, performance bonuses and
increased corporate overhead costs related to personnel costs, expenses associated with
implementing the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley, stock compensation expense and other professional
services.
Selling, marketing and service expenses consist of personnel and related overhead costs,
including commissions for sales and marketing activities, together with advertising and promotion
costs. The 48% increase in selling, marketing and service expenses in fiscal 2006, as compared to
fiscal 2005, was due primarily to increased personnel and business development expenses associated
with the development and growth of the business of PowerSecure during fiscal 2006.
Depreciation and amortization expenses include the depreciation of property, plant and
equipment and the amortization of certain intangible assets including capitalized software development costs and
other intangible assets that do not have indefinite useful lives. The 76% increase in depreciation
and amortization expenses in fiscal 2006, as compared to fiscal 2005, primarily reflects an
increase in depreciable assets acquired by PowerSecure in the latter portions of fiscal 2005 and
fiscal 2006 as well as an increase in amortization expense associated with contract rights acquired
by PowerSecure in fiscal of 2006 and our purchase of additional equity interests in MM 1995-2 in
the first and third quarters of fiscal 2006.
Research and development expenses include payments to third parties, wages and related
expenses for personnel, materials costs and related overhead costs related to product and service
development, enhancements, upgrades, testing and quality assurance. Historically, our research and
development expenses have been incurred solely at Metretek Florida. During the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2006, however, PowerSecure incurred approximately $73,000 of development expenses for which
there was no similar expenditure in fiscal 2005. The 11% increase in research and development
expenses in fiscal 2006, as compared to fiscal 2005, primarily reflects the product development
costs incurred by PowerSecure.
Interest, finance charges and other expenses include interest and finance charges on our
credit facility as well as other non-operating expenses. The 74% decrease in interest, finance
charges and other expenses in fiscal 2006, as compared to fiscal 2005, reflects the repayment of
all of our long-term debt obligations, during the second quarter 2006.
Income tax expenses include state income taxes in various state jurisdictions in which we have
taxable activities as well as federal alternative minimum tax. Historically, we have incurred no
federal income tax expense because of our consolidated net operating losses. During fiscal 2006,
however, we determined that we would likely incur federal alternative minimum tax during fiscal
2006. The increase in income taxes in fiscal 2006, as compared to fiscal 2005, was due to
increases in state income taxes incurred by PowerSecure and Southern Flow in states in which they
generated taxable income as well as federal alternative minimum tax.
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Affiliate. We record equity in income of unconsolidated
affiliate due to our ownership of a minority interest in MM 1995-2. During fiscal 2006, our equity
in income of unconsolidated affiliate increased by $532,000, or 31%, over fiscal 2005. Net of
minority interests, our equity in income of
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unconsolidated affiliate increased by $670,000. This
increase is attributable principally to the acquisition, in early 2006, of additional equity
interests in MM 1995-2, increasing our ownership of equity interests in MM 1995-2 from 27% at the
beginning of 2004 to 36% as of the date of this report. In addition, this increase is partially
attributable to the improved financial results of MM 1995-2, as the net income of MM 1995-2
increased from $5.4 million in 2005 to $5.9 million in 2006. However, the financial results of MM
1995-2 during 2006 were negatively impacted by major facility repairs and adverse weather
conditions during the fourth quarter of 2006.
Income from Litigation Settlements. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, we agreed to
settlements of outstanding litigation claims against four other parties relating to a class action
lawsuit that we had previously settled with the class. As a result of these settlements, we
recorded income from litigation settlements in the amount of $343,000 during fiscal 2006,
representing the expected net proceeds to us from three of the other parties. The fourth
settlement is contingent on approval of the original class action participants, which we believe
will occur during the first or second quarter of 2007. A trial on the claims with the only
remaining other party that has not agreed to a settlement is currently set for August 2007.
Fiscal 2005 Compared to Fiscal 2004
Revenues. Our consolidated revenues for fiscal 2005 increased $12,076,000, or 34%, over our
revenues in fiscal 2004 due to the increase in revenues at PowerSecure and Southern Flow.
PowerSecures revenues increased $11,570,000, or 62%, during fiscal 2005 compared to fiscal
2004 due to the significant growth and expansion of its core distributed generation business. The
increase in PowerSecures revenues during fiscal 2005 compared to fiscal 2004 was the result of a
$10,700,000 increase in distributed generation turn-key system project sales and services together
with an increase of $870,000 in revenues from shared savings projects, professional services,
monitoring and other service related revenues, due to an increased marketing focus on such projects
and services. PowerSecures increase in distributed generation turn-key system project sales and
service revenues was due entirely to both an increase in the number of completed or in-process
projects during fiscal 2005 compared to fiscal 2004 as well as normal quarter-to-quarter
fluctuations inherent in its operations. Overall, PowerSecures results for fiscal 2005 reflect a
137% increase in the total number of distributed generation turn-key projects either completed or
in-process, compared to fiscal 2004, although the average revenue per project
completed or in-process decreased by 32%, resulting from both variations in percentage
completion on in-process projects as well as a substantially increased number of sales of
distributed generation systems that excluded a generator from the package, such as sales of
PowerSecures QuickPower system. PowerSecures revenues are influenced by the number, size and
timing of various projects as well as the percentage completion on in-process projects and have
fluctuated significantly in the past and are expected to continue to fluctuate significantly in the
future.
Southern Flows revenues increased $548,000, or 4%, during fiscal 2005, as compared to fiscal
2004. The increase in Southern Flows revenues was primarily attributable to a generally improved
market for its services due principally to a higher level of natural gas prices. The positive
effects of improved market conditions for its services were partially offset by the combined
effects on Southern Flows customers of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita that occurred in August and
September 2005 with disruptive effects that continued throughout the rest of fiscal 2005. Southern
Flows Gulf Coast division offices and related assets experienced no major damage from the
hurricanes. However, production assets owned by many of Southern Flows Gulf Coast customers were
heavily damaged and the affected assets may be out of service for indefinite periods. As a result,
some of Southern Flows recurring services to its Gulf Coast customers were curtailed during the
recovery period. The adverse effects of lost recurring revenue were mitigated somewhat by an
increase in the sale of equipment to Southern Flows customers repairing their production assets.
We estimate that Southern Flows fiscal 2005 revenues and segment profit were reduced by
approximately $500,000 as a result of the effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Metretek Floridas revenues decreased $70,000, or 2%, during fiscal 2005 compared to fiscal
2004. As discussed below under Quarterly Fluctuations, Metretek Floridas revenues have
fluctuated significantly in the past and are expected to continue to fluctuate significantly in the
future.
Costs and Expenses. The following table sets forth our costs and expenses during the periods
indicated:
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YearoverYear |
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|
Year Ended December 31, |
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Difference |
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2005 |
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|
2004 |
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|
$ |
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|
% |
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|
(In thousands) |
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|
Costs and Expenses: |
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Costs of Sales and Services |
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|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
9,937 |
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|
$ |
9,365 |
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|
$ |
572 |
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|
6 |
% |
PowerSecure |
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|
21,305 |
|
|
|
12,924 |
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|
|
8,381 |
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|
|
65 |
% |
Metretek Florida |
|
|
1,508 |
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|
1,608 |
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|
(100 |
) |
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|
-6 |
% |
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Total |
|
|
32,750 |
|
|
|
23,897 |
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|
|
8,853 |
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|
37 |
% |
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
General and administrative |
|
|
8,821 |
|
|
|
6,835 |
|
|
|
1,986 |
|
|
|
29 |
% |
Selling, marketing and service |
|
|
2,595 |
|
|
|
2,112 |
|
|
|
483 |
|
|
|
23 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
564 |
|
|
|
579 |
|
|
|
(15 |
) |
|
|
-3 |
% |
Reserarch and development |
|
|
713 |
|
|
|
667 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
7 |
% |
Interest, finance charges and other |
|
|
609 |
|
|
|
480 |
|
|
|
129 |
|
|
|
27 |
% |
Income taxes |
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
48 |
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
-4 |
% |
The overall 37% increase in cost of sales and services for fiscal 2005, compared to fiscal
2004, was attributable almost entirely to the increase in sales at PowerSecure and Southern Flow.
The 65% increase in PowerSecures costs of sales and services in fiscal 2005 is almost
entirely a direct result of the 62% increase in PowerSecures sales. PowerSecures gross profit
margin decreased to 29.5% during fiscal 2005, as compared to 30.6% during fiscal 2004, reflecting
recent cost increases in both key equipment components and outsourced installation and construction
costs that were not passed on to certain large customers, principally during the first nine months
of fiscal 2005.
The 6% increase in Southern Flows costs of sales and services in fiscal 2005 is almost
entirely a direct result of the 4% increase in its sales. Southern Flows gross profit margin
decreased to 25.3% for fiscal 2005, compared to 26.6% during fiscal 2004, due to the loss of
revenues, without a corresponding reduction in expenses, resulting from the effects of Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita.
The 6% decrease in Metretek Floridas costs of sales and services in fiscal 2005 was a direct
result of the 2% decrease in its revenues along with the positive effects of cost efficiencies
achieved from the transition of production activities from internal to external contract
manufacturers. As a result, Metretek Floridas gross profit margin increased to 53.5% for fiscal
2005, compared to 51.4% for fiscal 2004.
The 29% increase in general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2005, as compared to fiscal
2004, was due primarily to increases in personnel and related overhead costs associated with the
development and growth of PowerSecures business.
The 23% increase in selling, marketing and service expenses in fiscal 2005, as compared to
fiscal 2004, was due primarily to increased personnel and business development expenses associated
with the development and
growth of the business of PowerSecure as well as increased personnel and business development
expenses at Metretek Florida during fiscal 2005.
The 3% decrease in depreciation and amortization expenses in fiscal 2005, as compared to
fiscal 2004, primarily reflects a reduction in depreciable assets at Metretek Florida partially
offset by an increase in depreciable equipment at PowerSecure in the latter portions of fiscal 2004
and during fiscal 2005.
The 7% increase in research and development expenses in fiscal 2005, as compared to fiscal
2004, primarily reflects additional personnel and associated costs at Metretek Florida.
The 27% increase in interest, finance charges and other expenses in fiscal 2005, as compared
to fiscal 2004, reflects interest on the $3 million class action settlement note that began
accruing on July 1, 2004, additional interest costs related to two PowerSecure shared savings
project loans that commenced in the latter half of fiscal 2004 and in the second quarter of 2005,
respectively, the $32,600 credit facility termination fee paid to Wells Fargo in September 2005,
and a generally higher level of interest rates on outstanding borrowings during the respective
periods.
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Income tax expenses include state income taxes in various state jurisdictions in which we have
taxable activities. We incurred no federal income tax expense because of our consolidated net
operating losses. The slight decrease in income taxes in fiscal 2005, as compared to fiscal 2004,
was due to a decrease in state income taxes incurred by Southern Flow, primarily in Louisiana. The
decrease in state income taxes incurred by Southern Flow was partially offset by increase state
income tax expense accrued by PowerSecure in fiscal 2005, primarily in North Carolina.
Fluctuations
Our revenues, expenses, margins, net income and other operating results have fluctuated
significantly from quarter-to-quarter, period-to-period and year-to-year in the past and are
expected to continue to fluctuate significantly in the future due to a variety of factors, many of
which are outside of our control. These factors include, without limitation, the following:
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the size, timing and terms of sales and orders, including large customer orders, such as
the recent significant Publix orders at PowerSecure, as well as the effects of customers
delaying, deferring or canceling purchase orders or making smaller purchases than expected; |
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|
the effects of severe weather conditions, such as hurricanes, on the demand requirements
of our customers; |
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|
our ability to obtain adequate supplies of key components and materials for our products
on a timely and cost-effective basis; |
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|
|
our ability to implement our business plans and strategies and the timing of such
implementation; |
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|
|
the pace of development of our new businesses, including PowerSecures new businesses,
and the growth of their markets; |
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|
the timing, pricing and market acceptance of our new products and services; |
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|
changes in our pricing policies and those of our competitors; |
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|
variations in the length of our product and service implementation process; |
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|
changes in the mix of products and services having differing margins; |
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|
|
changes in the mix of international and domestic revenues; |
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|
|
the life cycles of our products and services; |
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|
|
budgeting cycles of utilities and other major customers; |
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|
|
|
general economic and political conditions; |
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|
|
|
the effects of litigation, claims and other proceedings; |
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|
|
the effects of governmental regulations and regulatory changes in our markets; |
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|
|
economic conditions in the energy industry, especially in the natural gas and
electricity sectors including the effect of cyclical changes in energy prices; |
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|
changes in the prices charged by our suppliers; |
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|
|
our ability to make and obtain the expected benefits from acquisitions of technology or
businesses, and the costs related to such acquisitions; |
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|
|
changes in our operating expenses; and |
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|
the development and maintenance of business relationships with strategic partners. |
Because we have little or no control over most of these factors, our operating results are
difficult to predict. Any substantial adverse change in any of these factors could negatively
affect our business and results of operations.
Our revenues and other operating results are heavily dependant upon the volume and timing of
customer orders and payments and the date of product delivery. The timing of large individual
sales is difficult for us to predict. Because our operating expenses are based on anticipated
revenues and because a high percentage of these are relatively fixed, a shortfall or delay in
recognizing revenue could cause our operating results to vary significantly from quarter-to-quarter
and could result in significant operating losses in any particular quarter. If our revenues fall
below our expectations in any particular quarter, we may not be able to reduce our expenses rapidly
in response to the shortfall, which could result in us suffering significant operating losses in
that quarter.
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Over PowerSecures six year operating history, its revenues, costs, gross margins, cash flow,
net income and other operating results have varied from quarter-to-quarter, period-to-period and
year-to-year for a number of reasons, including the factors mentioned above, and we expect such
fluctuations to continue in the future. PowerSecures revenues depend in large part upon the
timing and the size of projects awarded to PowerSecure, such as the recent significant orders
received by PowerSecure, and the timing of the completion of those projects. As PowerSecure
develops new related lines of business, its revenues and costs will fluctuate as it takes time for
revenues to develop, but also requires start-up expenses. Another factor that could cause material
fluctuations in PowerSecures quarterly results is the amount of recurring, as opposed to
non-recurring, sources of revenue. To date, the majority of PowerSecures revenues have consisted
of non-recurring revenues.
Southern Flows operating results tend to vary, to some extent, with energy prices, especially
the price of natural gas. For example, in recent years, the high price of natural gas has led to
an increase in production activity by Southern Flows customers, resulting in higher revenues and
net income by Southern Flow. Since energy prices tend to be cyclical, rather than stable, future
cyclical changes in energy prices are likely to affect Southern Flows future revenues and net
income. In addition, Southern Flows Gulf Coast customers are exposed to the risks of hurricanes
and tropical storms, which can adversely affect Southern Flows results of operations during
hurricane season, such as during fiscal 2005.
Metretek Florida has historically derived most of its revenues from sales of its products and
services to the utility industry. Metretek Florida has experienced variability in its operating
results on both an annual and a quarterly basis due primarily to utility purchasing patterns and
delays of purchasing decisions as a result of mergers and acquisitions in the utility industry and
changes or potential changes to the federal and state regulatory frameworks within which the
utility industry operates. The utility industry, both domestic and foreign, is generally
characterized by long budgeting, purchasing and regulatory process cycles that can take up to
several years to complete. In addition, Metretek Florida has only a limited operating history with
its new M2M and telemetry business, and its operating results in this new business may fluctuate
significantly as it develops this business.
Due to all of these factors and the other risks discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors,
quarter-to-quarter, period-to-period or year-to-year comparisons of our results of operations
should not be relied on as an indication of our future performance. Quarterly, period or annual
comparisons of our operating results are not necessarily meaningful or indicative of future
performance.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Requirements. We require capital primarily to finance our:
|
|
|
operations; |
|
|
|
|
inventory; |
|
|
|
|
accounts receivable; |
|
|
|
|
research and development efforts; |
|
|
|
|
property and equipment acquisitions, including investments in shared savings projects; |
|
|
|
|
software development; |
|
|
|
|
debt service requirements; and |
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|
|
|
business and technology acquisitions and other growth transactions. |
Cash Flow. We have historically financed our operations and growth primarily through a
combination of cash on hand, cash generated from operations, borrowings under credit facilities,
borrowings on shared savings projects, borrowings on a term loan to fund our acquisition of
additional interests in our unconsolidated affiliate, and proceeds from private and public sales of
equity. At December 31, 2006, we had working capital of $38,844,000, including $15,916,000 in cash
and cash equivalents, compared to working capital of $4,911,000 on December 31, 2005, which
included $2,188,000 in cash and cash equivalents. At December 31, 2006, we had $4,500,000 of
additional borrowing capacity from our credit facilities available to support working capital
needs, compared to $3,186,000 of additional borrowing capacity at December 31, 2005.
Net cash used in operating activities was $5,741,000 in fiscal 2006, consisting of
approximately $13,460,000 of cash provided by continuing operations, before changes in assets and
liabilities, approximately $19,249,000 of cash used by changes in working capital and other asset
and liability accounts, and approximately $48,000 of cash provided by discontinued operations of
MCM. This compares to net cash provided by operating activities of $2,741,000 in fiscal 2005,
consisting of approximately $3,307,000 of cash provided by continuing
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operations, before changes in
assets and liabilities, approximately $45,000 of cash provided by changes in working capital and
other asset and liability accounts, and approximately $611,000 of cash used by discontinued
operations of MCM.
Net cash used in investing activities was $5,042,000 in fiscal 2006, as compared to net cash
used in investing activities of $1,388,000 in fiscal 2005. The majority of the net cash used in
investing activities in fiscal 2006 was attributable to two acquisitions by PowerSecure, the
purchase of our additional investment in our unconsolidated affiliate, and the purchase of
equipment and leasehold improvements at PowerSecure. The majority of net cash used in investing
activities during fiscal 2005 was attributable to equipment purchases for building or completing
three shared savings distributed generation projects.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $24,511,000 in fiscal 2006, as compared to net
cash used in financing activities of $2,117,000 in fiscal 2005. The majority of the net cash
provided by financing activities during fiscal 2006 was attributable to $26,221,000 of net cash
proceeds from a private placement and $3,066,000 from the exercise of stock warrants and options,
partially offset by $1,340,000 of net payments on our line of credit and $3,375,000 of principal
payments on our long-term notes payable. The majority of the net cash used in financing activities
in fiscal 2005 was attributable to $1,433,000 of principal payments on long-term notes payable,
$1,307,000 of net payments on our line of credit, and $489,000 of cash payments to redeem our
Series B preferred stock. These fiscal 2005 cash payments were partially offset by $912,000 in
proceeds from stock warrant and option exercises and $335,000 in proceeds from a loan to fund the
purchase of equipment for one shared savings distributed generation facility.
Our research and development expenses totaled $794,000 during fiscal 2006, compared to
$713,000 during fiscal 2005. In fiscal 2006, the majority of our research and development
expenses were directed toward the enhancement of Metretek Floridas business, including the
development of its M2M communications products. All of our fiscal 2005 research and development
expenses were directed toward the enhancement of Metretek Floridas business. During fiscal 2007,
we plan to continue our research and development efforts to enhance our existing products and
services and to develop new products and services. We anticipate that our research and development
expenses in fiscal 2007 will total approximately $785,000, the majority of which will be directed
to Metretek Floridas business.
Our capital expenditures were approximately $1,454,0000 during fiscal 2006 compared to
$1,330,000 during fiscal 2005. The majority of our fiscal 2006 capital expenditures were for the
purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements at PowerSecure. The majority of our fiscal 2005
capital expenditures related to PowerSecure, including $467,000 of capital expenditures for
building or completing three PowerSecure shared savings distributed generation projects. We
anticipate capital expenditures in fiscal 2007 of approximately $1.3 million, the vast majority of
which will benefit PowerSecure. In addition, we may incur an additional $2 million in capital
expenditures for PowerSecures shared savings distributed generation projects during fiscal 2007.
Project Loans. On May 9, 2005, Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation offered PowerSecure
a $5,000,000 equipment line of credit to finance the purchase, from time to time, of Caterpillar
generators to be used in PowerSecure projects, primarily in shared savings arrangements, pursuant
to a letter by Caterpillar to PowerSecure containing the terms of this credit line. Under the
Caterpillar equipment line, PowerSecure may submit
equipment purchases to Caterpillar for financing, and Caterpillar may provide such financing
in its discretion at an interest rate, for a period of time between 12 and 60 months and upon such
financing instruments, such as a promissory note or an installment sales contract, as are set by
Caterpillar on a project by project basis. With respect to any equipment financed by Caterpillar,
PowerSecure must make a 10% cash down payment of the purchase price and grant to Caterpillar a
first priority security interest in the equipment being financed as well as other equipment related
to the project. PowerSecure had three shared savings project loans and one equipment loan
outstanding to Caterpillar in the aggregate amount of $1,200,000 at December 31, 2005. In April
2006, after completion of the 2006 private placement, we paid down our term loan balances to $0 and
extinguished all of our obligations to Caterpillar under the term loans.
On May 18, 2006, Caterpillar notified PowerSecure that Caterpillar renewed the Caterpillar
equipment line until April 30, 2007, and increased its size to $7,500,000. The letter setting forth
the terms of the renewed and increased Caterpillar equipment line confirms the intent of
Caterpillar to finance equipment purchases by PowerSecure, but provides that it is not an
unconditional binding commitment to provide such financing. The Caterpillar equipment line is
contingent upon the continued credit-worthiness of PowerSecure in the sole discretion of
Caterpillar. At December 31, 2006, PowerSecure had the full $7.5 million available for additional
equipment purchases under the Caterpillar equipment line.
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Working Capital Credit Facility. We have a credit facility with First National Bank of
Colorado that provides for a $4.5 million revolving credit facility. On August 7, 2006, our credit
facility with FNBC was modified to reduce the interest rate on borrowed funds, reduce the unused
line fee, eliminate the annual fee and relax certain financial covenants and reporting
requirements. Southern Flow and PowerSecure are the borrowers under the credit facility. Amounts,
if any, borrowed under the credit facility currently bear interest at the lenders prime rate. The
credit facility matures on September 1, 2007. The credit facility had been used primarily to fund
the operations and growth of PowerSecure, as well as the operations of Southern Flow and Metretek
Florida. In April 2006, upon completion of the 2006 private placement, we paid down our credit
facility balances to $0.
The credit facility is structured in two parts: a $2.5 million facility for PowerSecure and a
$2.0 million facility for Southern Flow. Borrowings under the PowerSecure facility are limited to
a borrowing base consisting of the sum of 75% of PowerSecures eligible accounts receivable, plus
25% of the sum of PowerSecures unbilled accounts receivable less the amount of PowerSecures
unearned revenues or advanced billings on contracts, plus 25% of PowerSecures inventory.
Borrowings under the Southern Flow facility are limited to a borrowing base consisting of the sum
of 80% of Southern Flows eligible accounts receivable plus 20% of Southern Flows inventory. At
December 31, 2006, the aggregate borrowing base under the credit facility was $4,500,000, all of
which was available to us for borrowing.
The credit facility is primarily evidenced by a credit agreement, to which Metretek
Technologies, PowerSecure, Southern Flow and Metretek Florida are obligor parties and FNBC is the
lender. The obligations of PowerSecure and Southern Flow, as borrowers, under the credit agreement
are secured by security agreements by Southern Flow, PowerSecure and Metretek Florida and are
guaranteed by Metretek Technologies. The security agreements grant to FNBC a first priority
security interest in virtually all of the assets of each of the parties to the credit facility.
The credit agreement contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and
negative covenants, including financial covenants pertaining to minimum current assets to current
liabilities ratio for PowerSecure, minimum tangible net worth for Southern Flow and maximum debt to
tangible net worth ratios of the Company. The credit agreement contains other customary covenants
that apply to us and to PowerSecure, Southern Flow and Metretek Florida, limiting the incurrence of
additional indebtedness or liens, restricting dividends and redemptions of capital stock,
restricting their ability to engage in mergers, consolidations, sales and acquisitions, to make
investments, to issue guarantees of other obligations, to engage in transactions with affiliates to
or make restricted payments and other matters customarily restricted in secured loan agreements,
without FNBCs prior written consent.
The credit agreement contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, breach
of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults, certain bankruptcy or
insolvency events, judgment defaults and certain ERISA-related events.
Preferred Stock Redemption. The terms of our Series B preferred stock required us to redeem
all shares of our Series B preferred stock that remained outstanding on December 9, 2004 at a
redemption price equal to the liquidation preference of $1,000 per share plus accumulated and
unpaid dividends. Our remaining redemption
obligation at December 31, 2006, to holders of outstanding shares of Series B preferred stock
that have not been redeemed, is approximately $324,000.
Term Loan. In fiscal 2004, a subsidiary of MGT entered into a $961,000 term loan with a
commercial bank to facilitate the financing of our purchase of additional interests in our
unconsolidated affiliate, MM 1995-2. The balance of the term loan at December 31, 2005 was
$630,000. The term loan was secured by our interests in MM 1995-2. We provided a guaranty of
$625,000 of the term loan. The term loan provided for 60 monthly payments of principal and
interest (at a rate of 5.08%) in the amount of approximately $18,500 per month. In April 2006,
upon completion of the 2006 private placement, we paid off our share of the term loan and
extinguished all of our obligations to the lender under the term loan.
Settlement Note. We had a settlement note outstanding in the amount of $1,687,500 at December
31, 2005 as a result of class action litigation that was settled in fiscal 2004. The settlement
note bore interest at the rate of prime plus three percent and was payable in 16 quarterly
installments of $187,500 principal plus accrued interest each. In April 2006, upon completion of
the 2006 private placement, we paid down the settlement note balance to $0 and extinguished all of
our obligations under that settlement note to the class.
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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments. We incur various contractual obligations
and commercial commitments in our normal course of business. We lease certain office space,
operating facilities and equipment under long-term lease agreements. To the extent we borrow under
our credit facility or under the Caterpillar equipment line, we are obligated to make future
payments under those facilities. The following table sets forth our contractual obligations and
commercial commitments as of December 31, 2006:
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|
|
|
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|
|
Payments Due by Period (1) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Less than |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
More than |
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|
|
Total |
|
|
1 year |
|
|
1 - 3 Years |
|
|
4 - 5 Years |
|
|
5 Years |
|
Contractual Obligations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit Facility (2) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Capital Lease Obligations |
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
4,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Leases |
|
|
4,500,000 |
|
|
|
906,000 |
|
|
|
1,425,000 |
|
|
|
753,000 |
|
|
|
1,416,000 |
|
Series B Preferred Stock |
|
|
324,000 |
|
|
|
324,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Caterpillar Equipment
Line (2) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,840,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,236,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,431,000 |
|
|
$ |
757,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,416,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Does not include interest that may become due and payable on such obligations in any
future period. |
|
(2) |
|
Total repayments are based upon borrowings outstanding as of December 31, 2006, not
projected borrowings under the credit facility. |
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. During fiscal 2006, we did not engage in any material
off-balance sheet activities or have any relationships or arrangements with unconsolidated entities
established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually
narrow or limited purposes. Further, we have not guaranteed any obligations of unconsolidated
entities nor do we have any commitment or intent to provide additional funding to any such
entities.
Liquidity. Based upon our plans and assumptions as of the date of this report, we currently
believe that our capital resources, including our cash and cash equivalents, proceeds from our 2006
private placement, amounts available under our credit facility, along with funds expected to be
generated from our operations, will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs, including for
working capital, research and development, capital expenditures and debt service commitments, for
at least the next 12 months. However, any projections of future cash needs and cash flows are
subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. See Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements at the beginning of this report and see Item 1A. Risk Factors. We also continually
evaluate
opportunities to expand our current, or to develop new, products, services, technology and
businesses that could increase our capital needs. In addition, from time to time we consider the
acquisition of, or the investment in, complementary businesses, products, services and technology
that might affect our liquidity requirements. We cannot provide any assurance that our actual cash
requirements will not be greater than we currently expect or that these sources of liquidity will
be available when needed.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
As of January 1, 2006, we adopted FAS 123(R), Share-Based Payment, using the modified
prospective transition method, which requires measurement of compensation cost for all stock-based
awards at the fair value on date of grant and recognition of compensation over the service period
for awards expected to vest. The fair value of restricted stock is determined based on the number
of shares granted and the quoted price of our common stock, and the fair value of stock options is
determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Such value is recognized as expense over the
service period, net of estimated forfeitures.
Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value
method prescribed in APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related
interpretations. Under APB Opinion No. 25, no compensation expense was recognized for stock
options issued to employees or directors because the grant price equaled or was above the market
price on the date of grant for options that we issued.
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Our net income for the year ended December 31, 2006 included $712,000 of compensation costs
recognized under the provisions of FAS 123(R) related to outstanding stock options. There were no
net income tax benefits related to our stock-based compensation arrangements during the fiscal 2006
because a valuation allowance has been provided for nearly all of our net deferred tax assets at
December 31, 2006. All of our stock-based compensation expense is included in general and
administrative expenses in our consolidated statement of operations.
In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FAS No. 154, Accounting
Changes and Error Corrections (FAS 154). FAS 154 changes the requirements for the accounting
and reporting of a change in accounting principle, and applies to all voluntary changes in
accounting principle as well as to changes required by an accounting pronouncement that does not
include specific transition provisions. Previously, most changes in accounting principles were
required to be recognized by way of including the cumulative effect of the changes in accounting
principle in the income statement in the period of change. FAS 154 requires that such changes in
accounting principle be retrospectively applied as of the beginning of the first period presented
as if that accounting principle had always been used, unless it is impracticable to determine
either the period-specific effects or the cumulative effect of the change. FAS 154 became
effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2005. However, FAS 154 does not change the transition provisions of any existing
accounting pronouncements. The adoption of FAS 154 had no effect on our financial position or
results of operations fiscal 2006.
In February 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 155, Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial
Instruments-an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140 (FAS 155). FAS 155 eliminates the
exemption from applying FASB Statement No.133 to interests in securitized financial assets. FAS
155 is effective for the first fiscal year end that begins after September 15, 2006, which for us
was January 1, 2007. We do not believe the adoption of FAS 155 will have a material impact on our
financial position or results of operations.
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxesan Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a companys financial statements and prescribes a
recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and
measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 became
effective for us on January 1, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of
FIN 48 will have on our financial position and results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (FAS 157). FAS
157 defines fair value to measure assets and liabilities, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value, and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value. FAS 157 is applicable
whenever another accounting pronouncement requires or permits assets and liabilities to be measured
at fair value. FAS 157 does not expand or require any new fair value measures. FAS 157 will
become effective for us on January 1, 2008. We are currently evaluating the impact that the
adoption of FAS 157 will have on our financial position and results of operations.
In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities (FAS 159), which permits entities to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at
fair value. FAS 159 will be effective for us on January 1, 2008. We are currently evaluating the
impact that the adoption of FAS 159 will have on our financial position and results of operations.
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions we enter into in the ordinary
course of business. These market risks are primarily due to changes in interest rates, foreign
exchange rates and commodity prices, which may adversely affect our financial condition, results of
operations and cash flow.
Our exposure to market risk resulting from changes in interest rates relates primarily to
income from our investments in short-term interest-bearing marketable securities, which is
dependent upon the interest rate of the securities held, and to interest expenses attributable to
our credit facility, which is based on floating interest rates as described in Item 7.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations of this
report.
At December 31, 2006, our cash and cash equivalent balance was approximately $16 million and
our credit facility had a zero balance. All of our cash equivalents are currently invested in
money market mutual funds, short-term time deposits, and government agency and corporate
obligations, the income of which generally increases or decreases in proportion to increases or
decreases, respectively, in interest rates. We do not believe that changes in interest rates have
had a material impact on us in the past or are likely to have a material impact on us in the
foreseeable future. For example, a change of 1% (100 basis points) in the interest rate on either
our investments or any future reasonably likely borrowings would not have a material impact on our
financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.
Since substantially all of our revenues, expenses and capital spending are transacted in U.S.
dollars, we are not exposed to significant foreign exchange risk. However, from time to time we
are subject to market risk from fluctuating commodity prices in certain raw materials we use.
We do not use derivative financial instruments to manage or hedge our exposure to interest
rate changes or other market risks, or for trading or other speculative purposes.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The information required by this item is set forth on pages F-1 through F-34 and G-1 through
G-11 of this report.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and our chief financial
officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules
13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2006, the end of the period
covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer and our chief
financial officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2006, our disclosure controls and
procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us 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 SECs rules and forms and that such information is
accumulated and communicated to management, including our chief executive officer and our chief
financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate
internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our system of internal control over
financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America and includes those policies and
procedures that:
* pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable
detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
* provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as
necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and
* provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention
or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets
that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
Our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006, based on the framework in Internal Control--Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on
this evaluation, our management concluded that
our internal control over financial reporting
was effective as of December 31, 2006. Our management reviewed
the results of their assessment with the Audit Committee.
Our managements assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2006 has been audited by Hein
& Associates LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as
stated in their report, which is included elsewhere in this item.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December
31, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
Limitations in Control Systems
Because of its inherent limitations, any control system, no matter how well designed and
operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control
system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are
resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.
Further, no evaluation of controls and procedures can provide absolute assurance that all errors,
control issues and instances of fraud will be prevented or detected. The design of any system of
controls and procedures is also based in part on certain assumptions regarding the likelihood of
future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated
goals under all potential future conditions.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors
Metretek Technologies, Inc.
We have audited managements
assessment, included in the accompanying Managements Report on Internal Control Over
Financial Reporting that Metretek Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company)
maintained effective internal controls over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2006,
based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated
Framework issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Companys
management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial
reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on managements assessment and an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting
based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance
with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those
standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial
reporting, evaluating managements assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating
effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for
our opinion. A companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed
to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
A companys internal control
over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance
that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of
the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors
of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection
of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a
material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent
limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk
that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, managements
assessment that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting
as of December 31, 2006, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the criteria
established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework issued by COSO. Also, in our opinion,
the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2006, based on the criteria established
in Internal ControlIntegrated
Framework issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance
with the standards of the Public Company Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated
financial statements of the Company and our report dated March 12, 2007 expressed an unqualified
opinion.
/s/ HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP
HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP
Denver, Colorado
March 12, 2007
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Item 9B. Other Information
None.
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PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Information required by this item concerning our executive officers is set forth under the
heading Executive Officers of the Registrant in Item 1 of Part I of this report.
The remainder of the information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our
definitive proxy statement for our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which we will file with the
SEC not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our definitive proxy
statement for our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which we will file with the SEC not later
than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy
statement for our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which we will file with the SEC not later
than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy
statement for our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which we will file with the SEC not later
than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy
statement for our 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which we will file with the SEC not later
than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
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PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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Documents filed as a part of this report: |
The following consolidated financial statements of Metretek Technologies, Inc. are included on
pages F-1 to F-34 of this report:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005
and 2003
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following consolidated financial statements of Marcum Midstream 1995-2 Business
Trust are included on pages G-1 to G-11 of this report:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005
and 2004
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Financial Statement Schedules |
The following financial statement schedule is filed as part of this report:
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not
applicable or required or because the required information is presented in our
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
The following exhibits are filed with, or incorporated by reference into, this report:
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(3.1)
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Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Metretek
Technologies, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants
Registration Statement on Form S-3, Registration No. 333-96369.) |
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(3.2)
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Amended and Restated By-Laws of Metretek Technologies, Inc.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrants Registration
Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-62714.) |
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(4.1)
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Specimen Common Stock Certificate. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-18,
Registration No. 33-44558.) |
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(4.2)
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Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of November
30, 2001, between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and Computershare Investor
Services, LLC. |
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(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants Registration
Statement on Form 8-A/A, Amendment No. 5, filed November 30, 2001.) |
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(4.3)
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Amendment No. 1, dated as of April 22, 2004, to Amended and
Restated Rights Agreement between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and ComputerShare
Investor Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to
Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 6, 2004). |
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(4.4)
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Amendment No. 2, dated as of March 29, 2006, to Amended and
Restated Rights Agreement between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and ComputerShare
Investor Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to
Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 30, 2006). |
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(4.5)
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Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 29,
2004, by and among Metretek Technologies, Inc. and the investors signatory
thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Current
Report on Form 8-K filed May 6, 2004). |
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(4.6)
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Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 29,
2006, by and among Metretek Technologies, Inc. , the selling stockholders named
therein and the investors named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.4 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 30, 2006). |
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(4.7)
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Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 29,
2006, by and among Metretek Technologies, Inc. and the investors named therein.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrants Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 30, 2006). |
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(10.1)
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1991 Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated December 5, 1996.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1996.)* |
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(10.2)
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Directors Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated December 2, 1996.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1996.)* |
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(10.3)
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Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2006,
by and between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and W. Phillip Marcum.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.)* |
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(10.4)
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Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of March 20, 2006,
by and between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and A. Bradley Gabbard.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.)* |
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(10.5)
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Metretek Technologies, Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, amended and restated
as of June 12, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registrants
Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-134938.)* |
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(10.6)
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Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Metretek Technologies,
Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 25,
2004)* |
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(10.7)
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Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Metretek Technologies,
Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 25,
2004)* |
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(10.8)
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Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the Metretek Technologies, Inc. 1998
Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3
to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 25, 2004)* |
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(10.9)
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Form of Indemnification Agreement between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and
each of its directors. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to
Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
1999.) |
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(10.10)
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Prototype Basic Plan Document for the Metretek Southern Flow Savings and
Investment Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Registrants
Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-42698.)* |
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(10.11)
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Adoption Agreement for the Metretek Southern Flow Savings and Investment
Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Registrants Registration
Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-42698.)* |
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(10.12)
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Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of
November 15, 2005, between PowerSecure, Inc. and Sidney Hinton. (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
November 21, 2005)* |
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(10.13)
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Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of November 15, 2005,
between Southern Flow Companies, Inc. and John Bernard. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
November 21, 2005)* |
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(10.14)
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Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2006,
between EnergyLite, Inc. and Ronald W. Gilcrease (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 10,
2006)* |
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(10.15)
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Amended Stipulation of Settlement, filed March 3, 2004, among Douglas W.
Heins on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, and Metretek
Technologies, Inc., et. al. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to
Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.) |
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(10.16)
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Order Granting Final Approval of the Partial Settlement, dated June 11,
2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registrants Current Report
on Form 8-K filed June 14, 2004.) |
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(10.17)
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Summary Sheet of Compensation of Non-Employee Directors. (Filed herewith.)* |
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(10.18)
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Lease Agreement, dated March 2005, between H & C Holdings, LLC and
PowerSecure, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Registrants
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.)* |
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(10.19)
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Credit Agreement, dated as of September 2, 2005, among First National Bank
of Colorado, Metretek Technologies, Inc., Southern Flow Companies, Inc.,
PowerSecure, Inc. and Metretek Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 9,
2005.) |
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(10.20)
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Form of Security Agreement, dated as of September 2, 2005, by each of
Metretek Technologies, Inc., Southern Flow Companies, Inc., PowerSecure, Inc.
and Metretek Incorporated and First National Bank of Colorado. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
September 9, 2005.) |
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Form of Guaranty, dated as of September 2, 2005, by Metretek Technologies,
Inc. for the benefit of First National Bank of Colorado. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
September 9, 2005.) |
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First Modification to Loan Documents, effective as of June 30, 2006, by and
among First National Bank of Colorado, Metretek Technologies, Inc., Southern
Flow Companies, Inc., PowerSecure, Inc. and Metretek Incorporated.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006.) |
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(10.23)
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PowerSecure, Inc. Key Employee Long-Term Retention Plan. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006.)* |
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(14.1)
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Metretek Technologies, Inc. Code of Ethics for Principal Executive Officer
and Senior Financial Officers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to
Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.) |
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Metretek Technologies, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.2 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.) |
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(21.1)
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Subsidiaries of Metretek Technologies, Inc. (Filed herewith.) |
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(23.1)
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Consent of Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm (Filed herewith.) |
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(31.1)
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or
15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith.) |
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(31.2)
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or
15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith.) |
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(32.1)
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
and Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(Filed herewith.) |
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(32.2)
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
and Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(Filed herewith.) |
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Indicates management contract or compensation plan or arrangement. |
The exhibits required by this item are listed under Item 15(a)(3) of this report, above.
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Financial Statement Schedules |
The financial statement schedules required by this item are listed under Item 15(a)(2) of this
report, above.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
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METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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/s/ W. Phillip Marcum
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W. Phillip Marcum, President and |
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Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 12, 2007 |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below hereby
constitutes and appoints W. Phillip Marcum, A. Bradley Gabbard and Paul R. Hess, and each of them,
as his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution, for him and in his
name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this report,
and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact
and agents, or his substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been
signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated:
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/s/ W. Phillip Marcum
W. Phillip Marcum
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Chairman of the Board, President, Chief
Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
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March 12, 2007 |
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/s/ A. Bradley Gabbard
A. Bradley Gabbard
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer, Secretary and Director
(Principal Financial Officer)
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March 12, 2007 |
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/s/ Gary J. Zuiderveen
Gary J. Zuiderveen
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Vice President, Controller, Principal Accounting
Officer and Secretary
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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March 12, 2007 |
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|
/s/ Basil M. Briggs
Basil M. Briggs
|
|
Director
|
|
March 12, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Anthony D. Pell
Anthony D. Pell
|
|
Director
|
|
March 12, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Kevin P. Collins
Kevin P. Collins
|
|
Director
|
|
March 12, 2007 |
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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F-3 |
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F-6 |
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F-8 |
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Metretek Technologies, Inc
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Metretek Technologies, Inc. and
subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2006. Our audit also included the financial statement schedule listed in
the index at Item 15.
The Companys management is responsible for these
financial statements and financial statement schedule. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
the financial statement schedule based on our audit.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. Our audits of the
financial statements and financial statement schedule included
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management,
and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Metretek Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries at
December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in
relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all
material respects, the information set forth therein.
We also
have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of the
Companys internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2006, based on criteria established in Internal
ControlIntegrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our
report dated March 12, 2007 expressed an unqualified opinion on
managements assessment of the effectiveness of the
Companys internal control over financial reporting and an
unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys
internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ HEIN
& ASSOCIATES LLP
HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP
Denver, Colorado
March 12, 2007
F-2
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
ASSETS |
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
15,916,460 |
|
|
$ |
2,188,310 |
|
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $225,004 and $95,144, respectively |
|
|
40,255,372 |
|
|
|
12,031,539 |
|
Other receivables |
|
|
431,437 |
|
|
|
36,669 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
12,882,167 |
|
|
|
3,450,267 |
|
Deferred income taxes (Note 9) |
|
|
231,990 |
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
818,583 |
|
|
|
527,269 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
70,536,009 |
|
|
|
18,234,054 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equipment |
|
|
6,524,549 |
|
|
|
5,669,788 |
|
Vehicles |
|
|
166,894 |
|
|
|
132,988 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
|
568,212 |
|
|
|
550,863 |
|
Land, building and improvements |
|
|
1,073,625 |
|
|
|
517,511 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant and equipment, at cost |
|
|
8,333,280 |
|
|
|
6,871,150 |
|
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
3,889,401 |
|
|
|
3,657,856 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
4,443,879 |
|
|
|
3,213,294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill (Notes 1 and 5) |
|
|
9,146,409 |
|
|
|
8,840,148 |
|
Intangible rights and capitalized software costs, net of
accumulated amortization of $1,543,024 and $1,280,019,
respectively |
|
|
1,763,970 |
|
|
|
479,221 |
|
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
|
|
3,513,501 |
|
|
|
2,299,218 |
|
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 3) |
|
|
144,490 |
|
|
|
192,821 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
151,177 |
|
|
|
60,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other assets |
|
|
14,719,547 |
|
|
|
11,871,578 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
$ |
89,699,435 |
|
|
$ |
33,318,926 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-3
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
15,090,540 |
|
|
$ |
3,283,898 |
|
Accrued and other liabilities |
|
|
16,026,867 |
|
|
|
8,726,755 |
|
Current income taxes payable (Note 9) |
|
|
570,217 |
|
|
|
60,075 |
|
Notes payable (Note 6) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,248,286 |
|
Capital lease obligations (Note7) |
|
|
4,749 |
|
|
|
3,884 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
31,692,373 |
|
|
|
13,322,898 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LONG-TERM NOTES PAYABLE (Note 6) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,593,523 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NON-CURRENT CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Note 7) |
|
|
7,431 |
|
|
|
3,210 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 8) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MINORITY INTEREST IN SUBSIDIARIES (Note 1 and 5) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
169,755 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (Note 10): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock undesignated, $.01 par value;
2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock Series C, $.01 par value; 500,000 shares
authorized; none issued and outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $.01 par value; 25,000,000 shares
authorized; 15,808,634 and 12,577,530 shares issued
and outstanding, respectively |
|
|
158,086 |
|
|
|
125,775 |
|
Additional paid-in-capital |
|
|
102,287,543 |
|
|
|
72,321,099 |
|
Deferred compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(66,000 |
) |
Accumulated deficit |
|
|
(44,445,998 |
) |
|
|
(56,151,334 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
57,999,631 |
|
|
|
16,229,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
$ |
89,699,435 |
|
|
$ |
33,318,926 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-4
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales and services |
|
$ |
119,359,925 |
|
|
$ |
46,748,658 |
|
|
$ |
34,700,954 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,087,202 |
|
|
|
503,894 |
|
|
|
475,969 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
|
120,447,127 |
|
|
|
47,252,552 |
|
|
|
35,176,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales and services |
|
|
85,652,871 |
|
|
|
32,749,798 |
|
|
|
23,897,325 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
19,336,264 |
|
|
|
8,820,560 |
|
|
|
6,834,960 |
|
Selling, marketing and service |
|
|
3,835,513 |
|
|
|
2,595,200 |
|
|
|
2,112,203 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
991,566 |
|
|
|
563,889 |
|
|
|
578,516 |
|
Research and development |
|
|
793,705 |
|
|
|
712,725 |
|
|
|
667,293 |
|
Interest, finance charges and other |
|
|
158,567 |
|
|
|
608,963 |
|
|
|
480,110 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses |
|
|
110,768,486 |
|
|
|
46,051,135 |
|
|
|
34,570,407 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations before
minority interest, income taxes, and equity income |
|
|
9,678,641 |
|
|
|
1,201,417 |
|
|
|
606,516 |
|
Income from litigation settlements, net (Note 8) |
|
|
343,112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate |
|
|
2,221,185 |
|
|
|
1,689,537 |
|
|
|
1,254,509 |
|
Minority interest (Note 5) |
|
|
(72,464 |
) |
|
|
(210,875 |
) |
|
|
(238,389 |
) |
Income taxes (Note 9) |
|
|
(465,138 |
) |
|
|
(45,690 |
) |
|
|
(47,590 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
|
11,705,336 |
|
|
|
2,634,389 |
|
|
|
1,575,046 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discontinued operations of MCM (Note 3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on disposal of MCM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(300,000 |
) |
|
|
(3,355,301 |
) |
Loss from operations of MCM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,463,285 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(300,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,818,586 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
11,705,336 |
|
|
$ |
2,334,389 |
|
|
$ |
(3,243,540 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PER SHARE AMOUNTS (NOTE 1): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.71 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
(0.47 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.71 |
|
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
|
$ |
(0.45 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
15,062,888 |
|
|
|
12,287,107 |
|
|
|
9,531,199 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
16,477,336 |
|
|
|
13,360,515 |
|
|
|
10,035,730 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
|
Paid-In |
|
|
Deferred |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Compensation |
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE,
JANUARY 1, 2004 |
|
|
6,043,469 |
|
|
$ |
60,435 |
|
|
$ |
55,107,132 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(53,998,410 |
) |
|
$ |
1,169,157 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,243,540 |
) |
|
|
(3,243,540 |
) |
Private placement, net |
|
|
3,510,548 |
|
|
|
35,105 |
|
|
|
9,793,586 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,828,691 |
|
Conversion of preferred stock |
|
|
1,329,173 |
|
|
|
13,292 |
|
|
|
4,413,996 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,427,288 |
|
Stock issued in acquisition of
PowerSecure minority Interest |
|
|
950,000 |
|
|
|
9,500 |
|
|
|
1,492,925 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,502,425 |
|
Stock option exercises |
|
|
263,551 |
|
|
|
2,635 |
|
|
|
408,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
411,016 |
|
Stock awards |
|
|
90,000 |
|
|
|
900 |
|
|
|
197,100 |
|
|
$ |
(198,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of deferred
compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
Preferred stock
distribution |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,243,773 |
) |
|
|
(1,243,773 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 2004 |
|
|
12,186,741 |
|
|
|
121,867 |
|
|
|
71,413,120 |
|
|
|
(132,000 |
) |
|
|
(58,485,723 |
) |
|
|
12,917,264 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,334,389 |
|
|
|
2,334,389 |
|
Stock warrant and option
exercises |
|
|
390,789 |
|
|
|
3,908 |
|
|
|
907,979 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
911,887 |
|
Amortization of deferred
compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 2005 |
|
|
12,577,530 |
|
|
|
125,775 |
|
|
|
72,321,099 |
|
|
|
(66,000 |
) |
|
|
(56,151,334 |
) |
|
|
16,229,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,705,336 |
|
|
|
11,705,336 |
|
Stock compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
712,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
712,071 |
|
Private placement, net |
|
|
2,012,548 |
|
|
|
20,125 |
|
|
|
26,200,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,221,122 |
|
Stock warrant and option
exercises |
|
|
1,218,556 |
|
|
|
12,186 |
|
|
|
3,053,376 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,065,562 |
|
Amortization of deferred
compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE,
DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
|
|
15,808,634 |
|
|
$ |
158,086 |
|
|
$ |
102,287,543 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(44,445,998 |
) |
|
$ |
57,999,631 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-6
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
11,705,336 |
|
|
$ |
2,334,389 |
|
|
$ |
(3,243,540 |
) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
(used in) provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
300,000 |
|
|
|
3,355,301 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations of MCM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,463,285 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
991,566 |
|
|
|
563,889 |
|
|
|
578,516 |
|
Minority interest in subsidiary |
|
|
72,464 |
|
|
|
210,875 |
|
|
|
238,389 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
278,152 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
43,431 |
|
|
|
13,497 |
|
|
|
262 |
|
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate |
|
|
(2,221,185 |
) |
|
|
(1,689,537 |
) |
|
|
(1,254,509 |
) |
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliate |
|
|
1,811,820 |
|
|
|
1,507,956 |
|
|
|
807,732 |
|
Stock compensation expense |
|
|
778,071 |
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
|
|
66,000 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
effect of aquisitons: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables, net |
|
|
(28,181,260 |
) |
|
|
(3,209,526 |
) |
|
|
(2,834,777 |
) |
Inventories |
|
|
(9,390,219 |
) |
|
|
(226,971 |
) |
|
|
(1,235,077 |
) |
Other current assets |
|
|
(686,082 |
) |
|
|
(63,580 |
) |
|
|
(1,241 |
) |
Other noncurrent assets |
|
|
(91,007 |
) |
|
|
87,840 |
|
|
|
(71,940 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
|
11,718,505 |
|
|
|
77,804 |
|
|
|
1,227,868 |
|
Accrued and other liabilities |
|
|
7,380,847 |
|
|
|
3,379,151 |
|
|
|
476,609 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations |
|
|
(5,789,561 |
) |
|
|
3,351,787 |
|
|
|
(427,122 |
) |
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations |
|
|
48,331 |
|
|
|
(610,546 |
) |
|
|
(1,441,705 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
|
|
(5,741,230 |
) |
|
|
2,741,241 |
|
|
|
(1,868,827 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
|
|
(1,260,360 |
) |
|
|
(58,045 |
) |
|
|
(955,784 |
) |
Additions to intangible rights and software development |
|
|
(97,677 |
) |
|
|
(390,007 |
) |
|
|
(47,467 |
) |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(1,356,353 |
) |
|
|
(939,808 |
) |
|
|
(2,229,640 |
) |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
|
|
(2,344,504 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interest acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,979 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
16,976 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(5,041,918 |
) |
|
|
(1,387,860 |
) |
|
|
(3,308,170 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net proceeds from private placement |
|
|
26,221,122 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,828,691 |
|
Proceeds from stock warrant and option exercises |
|
|
3,065,562 |
|
|
|
911,887 |
|
|
|
411,016 |
|
Net (payments) borrowings on line of credit |
|
|
(1,314,200 |
) |
|
|
(1,307,081 |
) |
|
|
75,863 |
|
Proceeds from equipment and project loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
335,247 |
|
|
|
1,212,570 |
|
Proceeds from investment loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
960,784 |
|
Principal payments on long-term notes payable |
|
|
(3,375,494 |
) |
|
|
(1,433,410 |
) |
|
|
(979,867 |
) |
Cash distributions to minority interests |
|
|
(381 |
) |
|
|
(130,912 |
) |
|
|
(55,701 |
) |
Payments on preferred stock redemptions |
|
|
(80,735 |
) |
|
|
(488,814 |
) |
|
|
(5,344,660 |
) |
Payments on capital lease obligations |
|
|
(4,576 |
) |
|
|
(3,477 |
) |
|
|
(81,885 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
24,511,298 |
|
|
|
(2,116,560 |
) |
|
|
6,026,811 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
|
|
13,728,150 |
|
|
|
(763,179 |
) |
|
|
849,814 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR |
|
|
2,188,310 |
|
|
|
2,951,489 |
|
|
|
2,101,675 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR |
|
$ |
15,916,460 |
|
|
$ |
2,188,310 |
|
|
$ |
2,951,489 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-7
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
1. |
|
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
Organization The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Metretek Technologies, Inc. (Metretek Technologies) and its subsidiaries, primarily Southern
Flow Companies, Inc. (Southern Flow), PowerSecure, Inc. (PowerSecure) (and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries, UtilityEngineering, Inc., PowerServices, Inc., EnergyLite, Inc. and
Reids Trailer, Inc.), Metretek, Incorporated (Metretek Florida) (and its majority-owned
subsidiary, Metretek Contract Manufacturing Company, Inc. (MCM)), and Marcum Gas
Transmission, Inc. (MGT) (and its majority-owned subsidiary, Conquest Acquisition Company
LLC (CAC LLC)), collectively referred to as the Company.
Metretek Technologies was incorporated on April 5, 1991. The focus of the Companys business
operations is currently in the following areas: 1) Southern Flow provides natural gas
measurement services; 2) PowerSecure designs and installs distributed generation equipment and
related services; and 3) Metretek Florida is engaged in automated energy data management. See
Note 12 for more information concerning the Companys reportable segments.
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Metretek Technologies and its subsidiaries after elimination of intercompany accounts and
transactions. The Company uses the equity method to account for its investment in
unconsolidated affiliate.
Use of Estimates The preparation of the Companys consolidated 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. Significant estimates include
percentage-of-completion estimates, allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, inventory
valuation reserves, and deferred tax valuation allowance.
Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized for equipment and supply sales when title passes,
the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the customer, the fee is fixed or
determinable, and collection of the related receivable is probable. Natural gas measurement
revenues are recognized as services are provided. PowerSecure utilizes the
percentage-of-completion method of revenue recognition for its distributed generation
contracts. Under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, PowerSecure recognizes
project revenues (and associated project costs) based on estimates of the value added for each
portion of the projects completed. Revenues and gross profit are adjusted prospectively for
revisions in estimated total contract costs and contract values. Estimated losses, if any,
are recorded when identified. Amounts billed to customers in excess of revenues recognized to
date are classified as current liabilities. PowerSecure recognizes revenues on its shared savings distributed generation
projects as the customer realizes energy savings at their site. Sales of EnergyLites goods
or services
F-8
sometimes involve the provision of multiple elements. Revenues from contracts
with multiple element arrangements are recognized as each element is earned based on the
relative fair value of each element and when the delivered elements have value to customers on
a standalone basis. Amounts allocated to each element are based on its objectively determined
fair value, such as the sales price for the product or service when it is sold separately or
competitor prices for similar products or services.
Statement of Cash Flows Cash and all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three
months or less from the date of purchase, including money market mutual funds, short-term time
deposits, and government agency and corporate obligations, are classified as cash and cash
equivalents. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may
exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.
The Company does not believe it is exposed to any significant credit risk on cash and cash
equivalents. Supplemental statement of cash flows information is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
Cash paid during the year for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
$ |
122,203 |
|
|
$ |
577,458 |
|
|
$ |
404,030 |
|
State income taxes |
|
|
166,985 |
|
|
|
53,217 |
|
|
|
12,958 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and
financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital lease obligations incurred for the
purchase of equipment |
|
|
13,491 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
526,395 |
|
Acquisition of minority interest in PowerSecure
through issuance of stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,202,249 |
|
Issuance of restricted stock award |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
198,000 |
|
Note receivable in payment for sale
of discontinued MCM operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
780,000 |
|
Conversion of preferred stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,427,288 |
|
Accounts Receivable The Companys customers include a wide variety of mid-sized and large
businesses, utilities and institutions. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of
its customers financial condition and generally does not require collateral. The Company
continuously monitors collections and payments from its customers and regularly adjusts credit
limits of customers based upon payment history and a customers current credit worthiness, as
judged by the Company. The Company maintains a provision for estimated credit losses.
From time to time, the Companys subsidiaries have derived a material portion of their
revenues from one or more significant customers. During the year ended December 31, 2006, one
customer of PowerSecure accounted for approximately $61,359,000, or 51% of total revenues. During the
years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, a different customer of PowerSecure accounted for
approximately 10% of the Companys total revenues.
The Companys revenues derived from sales to customers outside the United States, primarily
from Metretek Florida sales, were less than 1% of total sales during the year ended December
31,
F-9
2006 compared to 1% and 2% of total sales during the years ended December 31, 2005 and
2004, respectively.
Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined primarily on a
specific-identification basis) or market. Inventories at December 31, 2006 and 2005 are
summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials and supplies |
|
$ |
1,897,846 |
|
|
$ |
1,636,966 |
|
Work in process |
|
|
9,530,471 |
|
|
|
477,616 |
|
Finished goods and merchandise |
|
|
1,656,290 |
|
|
|
1,501,944 |
|
Valuation reserve |
|
|
(202,440 |
) |
|
|
(166,259 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
12,882,167 |
|
|
$ |
3,450,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In November 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 151, Inventory Costs, an amendment of ARB No. 43,
Chapter 4 (FAS 151). FAS 151 amends the guidance in Chapter 4, Inventory Pricing, of
Accounting Research Bulletin No. 43, Restatement and Revision of Accounting Research
Bulletins, to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight,
handling costs and wasted material. FAS 151 also clarifies the circumstances under which
fixed overhead costs associated with operating facilities involved in inventory processing
should be capitalized. The Company adopted the provisions of FAS 151 effective January 1,
2006. The adoption of FAS 151 had no effect on the Companys consolidated financial position
or results of operations.
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are
generally depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which
depending on asset class ranges from 3 to 30 years. Property, plant and equipment includes
items under capital lease with a net book value of $14,956 and $8,536 at December 31, 2006 and
2005, respectively.
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate The Company, through MGT, has held a minority interest
in Marcum Midstream 1995-2 Business Trust (MM 1995-2) since early 1996. During the years
ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004, the Company acquired additional equity interests in MM
1995-2 at a purchase price of $1,260,000, $58,000 and $956,000, respectively. The Company used
a combination of cash on hand and borrowings on its lines of credit to acquire the additional
equity interests in MM 1995-2 in 2006 and a term loan which has since been extinguished to
acquire the additional equity interests in MM 1995-2 in 2004.
The Company currently owns 36.26% of MM 1995-2. MM 1995-2 owns and operates five water
disposal wells located at four facilities in northeastern Colorado. The Company utilizes the
equity method to account for its investment in MM 1995-2. The Companys equity investment in
unconsolidated affiliate balance includes approximately $780,000 and $259,000 of unamortized
purchase price premiums on interests acquired at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The
purchase price premiums are being amortized over a period of 14 years, which represents the
weighted average useful life of the underlying assets acquired.
F-10
Summarized financial information for MM 1995-2 at December 31, 2006 and 2005 and for the three
years ended December 31, 2006 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
$ |
2,816,175 |
|
|
$ |
2,173,222 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
5,828,718 |
|
|
|
6,180,090 |
|
Total other assets |
|
|
9,833 |
|
|
|
15,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
8,654,726 |
|
|
$ |
8,368,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
$ |
1,081,382 |
|
|
$ |
1,151,906 |
|
Long-term note payable |
|
|
341,142 |
|
|
|
912,799 |
|
Total shareholders equity |
|
|
7,232,202 |
|
|
|
6,304,036 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and
shareholders equity |
|
$ |
8,654,726 |
|
|
$ |
8,368,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
11,027,771 |
|
|
$ |
10,263,085 |
|
|
$ |
7,208,648 |
|
Total costs and expenses |
|
|
5,099,605 |
|
|
|
4,868,291 |
|
|
|
3,299,248 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
5,928,166 |
|
|
$ |
5,394,794 |
|
|
$ |
3,909,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Separable intangible assets that do not have an
indefinite life are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Goodwill and intangible
assets with indefinite lives are not amortized but are reviewed annually (on October 1) for
impairment (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise). Based on the results of its annual reviews, the
Company has concluded that there has been no impairment of goodwill during the three years
ended December 31, 2006.
The Company capitalizes software development costs integral to its products once technological
feasibility of the products and software has been determined. Software development costs are
being amortized over five years, using the straight-line method. Unamortized software
development costs at December 31, 2006 and 2005 are $147,949 and $180,141, respectively.
Patents and license agreements are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of
their estimated economic lives or their legal term of existence, currently 3 to 5 years.
Unamortized patent and license costs at December 31, 2006 and 2005 are $270,230 and $299,080,
respectively.
During 2006, PowerSecure purchased contract and intellectual property rights to provide
services to federal customers of an investor-owned utility. The contract rights are being
amortized over their expected contract terms. The intellectual property rights are being
amortized over ten years, using the straight-line method. The balance of unamortized contract
and intellectual property rights at December 31, 2006 was $1,345,791.
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Accrued and Other Liabilities Accrued and other liabilities at December 31, 2006 and 2005
are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued project costs |
|
$ |
6,598,184 |
|
|
$ |
3,977,009 |
|
Payroll, employee benefits and related liabilities |
|
|
4,015,533 |
|
|
|
2,191,619 |
|
Sales, property and franchise taxes payable |
|
|
1,536,677 |
|
|
|
574,817 |
|
Advance billings on projects in progress |
|
|
2,623,315 |
|
|
|
634,404 |
|
Preferred stock redemption obligation |
|
|
324,408 |
|
|
|
405,143 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
553,646 |
|
|
|
402,113 |
|
Insurance premiums and reserves |
|
|
111,882 |
|
|
|
172,713 |
|
Warranty reserve |
|
|
116,102 |
|
|
|
71,446 |
|
Other |
|
|
147,120 |
|
|
|
297,491 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
16,026,867 |
|
|
$ |
8,726,755 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority Interest The minority shareholders interests in the equity and the income of CAC
LLC for the period from January 1, 2006 to March 31, 2006 and for the years ended December 31,
2005 and 2004 as well as the minority shareholders interest in the income of PowerSecure for the
period from January 1, 2004 to November 22, 2004 is included in minority interest in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements. As discussed further in Note 5, the Company
acquired the minority shareholders interests in PowerSecure in November 2004 and distributed
the minority shareholders interests in CAC LLC in April 2006.
Research and Developments Costs Research and development costs relating principally to the
design and development of products (exclusive of costs capitalized under FAS 86) are expensed
as incurred.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets The Company evaluates its long-lived assets
whenever significant events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying
amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is determined by
comparing the forecasted undiscounted future net cash flows from the operations to which the
assets relate, based on managements best estimates using appropriate assumptions and
projections at the time, to the carrying amount of the assets. If the carrying value is
determined not to be recoverable from future operating cash flows, the asset is deemed
impaired and an impairment loss is recognized equal to the amount by which the carrying amount
exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset.
Income Taxes In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxesan Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48
clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a companys financial
statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial
statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax
return. FIN 48 will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2007. The Company is
currently evaluating the impact of adopting FIN 48 on its financial position and results of
operations.
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Earnings per share is computed by dividing net income
(loss) by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period on a basic and
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diluted basis. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that would occur if
stock options and warrants were exercised using the average market price for the Companys
stock for the period. Diluted earnings per share excludes the impact of potential common shares related to stock options and warrants in periods in which the option or warrant
exercise price is greater than the average market price of the Companys common stock during
the period.
The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
11,705,336 |
|
|
$ |
2,634,389 |
|
|
$ |
1,575,046 |
|
Less preferred stock
deemed distribution (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,243,773 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations
attributable to common shareholders |
|
|
11,705,336 |
|
|
|
2,634,389 |
|
|
|
331,273 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(300,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,818,586 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) attributable
to common shareholders |
|
$ |
11,705,336 |
|
|
$ |
2,334,389 |
|
|
$ |
(4,487,313 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic weighted-average common
shares outstanding in period |
|
|
15,062,888 |
|
|
|
12,287,107 |
|
|
|
9,531,199 |
|
Add dilutive effects of stock
options and warrants |
|
|
1,414,448 |
|
|
|
1,073,408 |
|
|
|
504,531 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted weighted-average common
shares outstanding in period |
|
|
16,477,336 |
|
|
|
13,360,515 |
|
|
|
10,035,730 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
|
(0.50 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
(0.47 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per common
share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
0.71 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
|
(0.48 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.71 |
|
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
|
$ |
(0.45 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The preferred stock deemed distribution for the year ended December 31, 2004
includes a non-cash charge (expense) of $593,000, which represents the estimated fair
market value of inducement conveyed to the converting Preferred Stockholders in
connection with the 2004 Private Placement discussed further in Note 2. |
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections In May 2005, the FASB issued FAS No. 154,
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (FAS 154). FAS 154 changes the requirements for
the accounting and reporting of a change in accounting principle, and applies to all voluntary
changes in accounting principle as well as to changes required by an accounting pronouncement
that does not include specific transition provisions. Previously, most changes in accounting
principles were required to be recognized by way of including the cumulative effect of the
changes in accounting principle in the income statement in the period of change. FAS 154
requires that such changes in accounting principle be retrospectively applied as of the beginning
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of the first period presented as if that accounting principle had always been used,
unless it is impracticable to determine either the period-specific effects or the cumulative
effect of the change. FAS 154 is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors
made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. However, FAS 154 does not change the
transition provisions of any existing accounting pronouncements. The adoption of FAS 154 had
no effect on the Companys financial position or results of operations during the year ended
December 31, 2006.
Financial Instruments In February 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 155, Accounting for
Certain Hybrid Financial Instrumentsan amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140 (FAS
155). FAS 155 eliminates the exemption from applying FAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, to interests in securitized financial assets. The
Company will be required to adopt FAS 155 effective January 1, 2007. The Company does not
expect adoption of FAS 155 will have a material impact on its financial position or results of
operations.
Fair Value Measurements In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 157, Fair Value
Measurements (FAS 157). FAS 157 defines fair value to measure assets and liabilities,
establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires additional disclosures about the
use of fair value. FAS 157 is applicable whenever another accounting pronouncement requires or
permits assets and liabilities to be measured at fair value. FAS 157 does not expand or
require any new fair value measures. FAS 157 is effective for the Companys fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of
FAS 157 will have on its financial position and results of operations.
Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities In February 2007, the FASB issued FAS No. 159,
The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (FAS 159), which
permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at
fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. FAS 159 will be
effective for our fiscal year beginning January 1, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating
the impact that the adoption of FAS 159 will have on its financial position and results of
operations.
Reclassifications Certain 2005 and 2004 amounts have been reclassified to conform to
current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no effect on net income or loss or
stockholders equity.
2. PRIVATE PLACEMENT AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
2006 Private Placement On April 7, 2006, the Company completed a private placement of
2,012,548 shares of its common stock to certain institutional and accredited investors at a
price of $14.00 per share, raising gross proceeds of $28,175,672 (the 2006 Private
Placement). The 2006 Private Placement was made pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement,
dated as of March 29, 2006. In addition, the Company entered into a Registration Rights
Agreement, dated March 29, 2006, with the investors, pursuant to which the Company filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) a registration statement to register the
resale of the shares purchased in the 2006 Private Placement by the investors, that was
declared effective by the SEC on May 9, 2006. The Company is obligated to use its reasonable
best efforts to keep the registration statement continuously effective until the earliest of
five years after its effective date or until all of the shares covered by the registration
statement have been sold or may be sold
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without the volume restrictions under Rule 144(k) of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the Securities Act).
The Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $26,221,000 from the 2006 Private
Placement, of which it used $5,064,000 for the retirement of long-term debt, and the balance of
which it has and intends to continue to use for capital expenditures and for working capital
purposes. The Company paid a cash commission in the amount of $1,856,419 to Roth Capital
Partners, LLC, its placement agent in the 2006 Private Placement. The shares were issued in
the 2006 Private Placement only to accredited investors in a transaction exempt from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act. The issuance of the shares to the investors
was not registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold by the investors
except pursuant to the registration statement discussed above or pursuant to an applicable
exemption.
2004 Private Placement In May 2004, the Company completed a private placement to
institutional and accredited investors of 3,510,548 shares of its common stock and warrants to
purchase 702,109 shares of its common stock (the 2004 Private Placement), raising gross
proceeds of $10,883,000. The price paid in the 2004 Private Placement was $3.10 per unit,
each unit consisting of one share of common stock and a warrant to purchase 0.2 shares of
common stock. Roth Capital Partners, LLC acted as placement agent in the 2004 Private
Placement.
The Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $9,829,000 from the 2004 Private
Placement, after deducting transaction expenses including the placement agents fee. The net
proceeds from the 2004 Private Placement were used by the Company principally to meet its
mandatory redemption obligations related to its Series B Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per
share (Series B Preferred Stock), which matured on December 9, 2004 (the Mandatory
Redemption Date), and for other business commitments and initiatives.
The warrants issued in the 2004 Private Placement have an exercise price of $3.41 per share of
common stock and expire in May 2009. In addition to the warrants issued to the investors, the
Company issued warrants to purchase up to 351,055 shares of common stock to the placement
agent, which warrants are on the same basic terms as the warrants issued to the investors and
which could also be exercised on a cashless basis. The warrants were callable by the Company
commencing one year after issuance, upon satisfaction of certain conditions. The Company
filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC),
covering resales of shares of common stock issued in the 2004 Private Placement or upon the
exercise of the warrants.
Stock Warrant Exercises During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company received
$514,000 from the exercise or redemption of 160,646 of the warrants issued in the 2004 Private
Placement. On January 19, 2006, the Company exercised its right to call the 892,518 remaining
outstanding warrants issued in the 2004 Private Placement by requiring the exercise of all
remaining outstanding and unexercised warrants on or before February 19, 2006. As a result
of the warrant call, 801,517 warrants were exercised resulting in $1,775,000 proceeds to the
Company and the issuance of 705,000 shares of common stock of the Company. At December 31,
2006, 91,001 warrants remained outstanding due to restrictions placed upon one group of the
warrant holders to limit its holdings of the Companys common stock to 9.999% of total shares
outstanding.
Series B Preferred Stock Conversion As a condition precedent to the closing of the
2004 Private Placement, certain holders of the Companys then outstanding shares of Series B
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Preferred Stock (See Note 4) converted a total of 2,500 shares of Series B Preferred Stock,
including accrued and unpaid dividends thereon. The purpose of this conversion was to reduce
the Companys potential preferred stock mandatory redemption liability at the mandatory
redemption date from approximately $10.3 million to approximately $6.6 million, a reduction of
$3.7 million. Upon conversion, the converting Preferred Stockholders received 1,209,133
shares of common stock (inclusive of 55,871 additional shares of common stock (Additional
Shares) intended to compensate the converting Preferred Stockholders for dividends that they
would otherwise receive on the converted preferred shares between the 2004 Private Placement
closing date and the mandatory redemption date) and new warrants to purchase 1,209,133 shares
of common stock. The new warrants were exercisable at a strike price of $3.0571 per share
of common stock and expired unexercised on June 9, 2005. The strike price of the new warrants
was the same price as the conversion price of the Series B Preferred Stock. The Company
included both the Additional Shares and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of
the new warrants in the registration statement filed with the SEC in connection with the 2004
Private Placement.
As a result of the Preferred Stock conversion described in the immediately preceding
paragraph, the Company recorded a second quarter 2004 non-cash charge (expense) in the amount
of $543,000 as an additional preferred stock deemed dividend. This charge represents the
approximate fair market value of inducement conveyed to the converting Preferred Stockholders.
The inducement amount relates principally to the estimated fair market values of the new
warrants and the Additional Shares. See also Note 1 Earnings per Share.
During the third quarter of 2004, additional holders of the Companys outstanding shares of
Series B Preferred Stock converted a total of 250 shares of Series B Preferred Stock,
including accrued and unpaid dividends. The conversion terms were identical to those terms
offered to holders who converted their shares of Series B Preferred stock in connection with
the Private Placement. Upon conversion, the converting Preferred Stockholders received
120,040 shares of common stock and new warrants to purchase 120,040 shares of common stock at
a strike price of $3.0571 per share of common stock. These new warrants also expired
unexercised on June 9, 2005. The Company recorded a third quarter 2004 non-cash charge in the
amount of $25,000 as an additional preferred stock deemed dividend, representing the fair
market value of inducement conveyed to the converting Preferred Stockholders.
3. |
|
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS OF MCM |
During the third quarter of 2004, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a plan
to discontinue the business of MCM and sell all of its manufacturing assets. The Company made
its determination to exit the contract manufacturing business as the result of recent
unacceptable losses in that business that have adversely affected the consolidated financial
results of the Company, as well as industry and market factors and recent projections of
operations that are not favorable to the Company in the foreseeable future.
On December 30, 2004, the Company sold the contract manufacturing assets and business of
the MCM disposal group to InstruTech Florida, LLC (InstruTech Florida), a newly formed
wholly-owned subsidiary of InstruTech, Inc., a Colorado-based contract manufacturer of printed
circuit boards and other instrumentation products. InstruTech Florida issued a promissory
note in the amount of $780,000 to the Company for the assets and business acquired. In
connection with the sale to InstruTech Florida, the Company provided $50,000 in the form of a
bridge loan to InstruTech Florida. The Company recorded a loss during the fourth quarter of
2004 in the
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amount of $3,355,000 on the disposal of MCM, including a loss of $2,835,000 on the disposal of
the MCM assets.
On May 9, 2005, the Company received notice that InstruTech Florida intended to discontinue
the acquired business. As a result, the Company took possession of the purchased equipment
from InstruTech Florida and commenced liquidating the equipment. The Company also completed
an estimate of the net recoverable value of the equipment, including the effect on the
recovery of the note receivable from InstruTech Florida and amounts advanced under terms of
the bridge loan. As a result, the Company recorded an additional provision for loss on the
disposal of MCM (and its remaining net assets) by $300,000 during the first quarter of 2005.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, all remaining liabilities of the MCM disposal group
were paid. The remaining assets of the MCM disposal group in the aggregate amount of $144,490
and $192,821 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, consists of the Companys best
estimate of the recovery value of accounts receivable, miscellaneous production equipment and
inventory. Management has updated its estimated net recovery values of MCM assets through
December 31, 2006, and believes no additional loss on disposal of the discontinued assets will
be required.
Revenues of the MCM disposal group for the year ended December 31, 2004 were $3,976,000.
Operations of the MCM disposal group had previously been included in the Companys Metretek
Florida operating segment.
4. |
|
SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK |
On February 4, 2000, the Company completed a $14,000,000 private placement consisting of
1,400,000 shares of common stock, 7,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock and warrants to
purchase 700,000 shares of common stock. The Series B Preferred Stock was subject to a
mandatory redemption date of December 9, 2004. The warrants issued in the private placement
expired unexercised on December 9, 2004.
The proceeds from the private placement were allocated to common stock, the warrants, and the
Series B Preferred Stock based on the relative fair value of each on the date of issuance.
This allocation process resulted in certain Series B Preferred Stock being initially recorded
at a discount of $141 per share from its $1,000 per share liquidation value. The amortization
of the discount, along with the preferred stock dividend at a rate of 8%, was recorded as a
distribution over the term of the Series B Preferred Stock.
In connection with the 2004 Private Placement (see Note 2), a total of 2,750 shares of the
Series B Preferred Stock were converted to common stock during 2004. The remaining 4,250
shares of Series B Preferred Stock were redeemable on December 9, 2004 at a liquidation
preference of $1,000 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends at an annual rate of 8%. The
total redemption obligation of the 4,250 Series B Preferred Stock shares at December 9, 2004
was $6,239,000. During the year ended December 31, 2004, the Company fully retired 3,641 of
the preferred stock shares at a total redemption value of $5,345,000. During the year ended
December 31, 2005, the Company retired an additional 333 shares of the preferred stock at a
redemption value of $489,000. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Company retired an
additional 55 shares of the preferred stock at a redemption value of $81,000. At December 31,
2006, the Companys redemption obligation on the remaining 221 preferred stock shares is
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$324,000. The Company expects to retire the remaining preferred stock shares during 2007 as
the holders of the remaining preferred shares present such shares to the Company for
redemption.
5. |
|
ACQUISITIONS AND MINORITY INTERESTS |
PowerSecure Acquisitions During the third quarter of 2006, PowerSecure purchased contract
rights to provide services to federal customers of an investor-owned utility. The rights
acquired include four existing contracts; rights to five existing proposals; a three-year
non-compete agreement from the seller; and a three-year master service agreement with the
utility. In addition, PowerSecure acquired expertise in equipment design concepts, budgeting
procedures, pricing strategies and other intellectual property in the federal market. The
purchase price for the intellectual property and contract rights was $1,500,000 which has been
allocated to intellectual property and to the individual contract rights acquired and is being
amortized over the respective expected asset lives.
During the fourth quarter of 2006, PowerSecure purchased the substantially all of the assets
and certain of the liabilities of Reids Trailer, Inc., a North Carolina company engaged in the
business of building trailers for transportation of goods and equipment, an important element
in PowerSecures mobile distributed generation equipment business strategy. The assets
acquired included cash, accounts receivable, inventory, contract rights, furniture and
fixtures, equipment, land and building, and certain intangible assets including patent rights
and trademarks. The liabilities assumed were limited to obligations incurred under contracts
acquired. The purchase price was $810,000 paid at closing. The acquisition was accounted for
as a purchase with the operating results of Reids Trailer included in the consolidated
statement of operations from the date of acquisition.
The purchase price of the two PowerSecure acquisitions, including direct costs incurred in the
amount of $43,514, was allocated as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Cash |
|
$ |
9,010 |
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
42,573 |
|
Inventory |
|
|
41,681 |
|
Equipment |
|
|
122,126 |
|
Land and building |
|
|
375,000 |
|
Intangible rights |
|
|
1,545,000 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
306,261 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
(88,137 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired |
|
$ |
2,353,514 |
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004 have not
been included herein as the effects of the acquisitions were not material to the Companys
results of operations.
CAC LLC Minority Interest The Company, through MGT, owned a 73.75% interest in CAC LLC.
CAC LLC was formed in January 2004 to acquire additional interests in the Companys
unconsolidated affiliate, MM 1995-2. Effective April 1, 2006, the assets (consisting
principally of the investment in MM 1995-2) and liabilities of CAC LLC (consisting principally
of a long-term
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note payable) were distributed to its shareholders (including MGT), the separate
operating activities of CAC LLC ceased, and the minority shareholders interest in the equity
of CAC LLC was eliminated. The minority shareholders interest in the income of CAC LLC for
the period from January 1, 2006 to March 31, 2006 and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and
2004 was $72,464, $210,875 and $145,071, respectively, and is included in minority interest in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Cash distributions to CAC LLCs minority
interest shareholder during the period from January 1, 2006 to March 31, 2006 and for the years
ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 were $381, $130,912 and $55,701, respectively.
PowerSecure Minority Interests During the third quarter of 2004, the Company entered into
agreements to exchange 950,000 shares of the Companys common stock for the 13.88% minority
interest in PowerSecure. Upon approval by certain shareholders of the Company and the receipt
of a fairness opinion, the exchanges occurred on November 22, 2004, at which time PowerSecure
became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Accounting for the acquisition of the
minority interest was based upon the fair value of the stock of the Company issued in the
acquisition. As a result of the transaction, the Companys obligation to the PowerSecures
minority shareholders in the amount of $300,000 was eliminated, 950,000 shares of the
Companys common stock was issued, and goodwill in the amount of $1,202,000 was recorded on
the books of PowerSecure representing the excess of the fair value of the shares issued in the
acquisition over the historical book basis of the minority interest acquired. The minority
interest in the income of PowerSecure for the period from January 1, 2004 to November 22, 2004
was $92,896, and is included in minority interest in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements. There were no distributions to PowerSecures minority interest shareholders
during the year ended December 31, 2004.
The balance of notes payable at December 31, 2006 and 2005 consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Lines of credit |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,314,200 |
|
Term loans: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Settlement note payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,687,500 |
|
Equipment and project loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,210,604 |
|
Investment loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
629,505 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total notes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,841,809 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less current maturities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Settlement note payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(750,000 |
) |
Equipment and project loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(300,453 |
) |
Investment loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(197,833 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current maturities of notes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,248,286 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term maturities of notes payable |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
3,593,523 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lines of Credit The Company has a credit facility (Credit Facility) with First
National Bank of Colorado (the FNBC), providing for a $4.5 million revolving credit facility
(the Credit Facility), which was modified August 7, 2006 to reduce the interest rate on
borrowed funds, reduce the unused line fee, eliminate the annual fee and relax certain
financial covenants and reporting requirements. Southern Flow and PowerSecure are the
borrowers under the Credit
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Facility. Amounts, if any, borrowed under the Credit Facility currently bear
interest at the lenders prime rate. The Credit Facility matures on September 1, 2007. The
Credit Facility had been used primarily to fund the operations and growth of PowerSecure, as
well as the operations of Southern Flow and Metretek Florida. In April 2006, upon completion
of the 2006 Private Placement described in Note 2, we paid down our Credit Facility balances to
$0. Since that time, no amounts have been borrowed under the Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility is structured in two parts: a $2.5 million facility for
PowerSecure (the PowerSecure Facility) and a $2.0 million facility for Southern Flow (the
Southern Flow Facility). Borrowings under the PowerSecure Facility are limited to a
borrowing base consisting of the sum of 75% of PowerSecures eligible accounts receivable, plus
25% of the sum of PowerSecures unbilled accounts receivable less the amount of PowerSecures
unearned revenues or advanced billings on contracts, plus 25% of PowerSecures inventory.
Borrowings under the Southern Flow Facility are limited to a borrowing base consisting of the
sum of 80% of Southern Flows eligible accounts receivable plus 20% of Southern Flows
inventory. At December 31, 2006, the aggregate borrowing base under the Credit Facility was
$4,500,000, all of which was available for borrowing.
The obligations of PowerSecure and Southern Flow, as borrowers, under the Credit
Agreement are secured by security agreements (the Security Agreements) by Southern Flow,
PowerSecure and Metretek Florida and are guaranteed by the Company in a guaranty (the
Guaranty). The Security Agreements grant to FNBC a first priority security interest in
virtually all of the assets of each of the parties to the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative
and negative covenants, including financial covenants pertaining to minimum current assets to
current liabilities ratio for PowerSecure, minimum tangible net worth for Southern Flow and
maximum debt to tangible net worth ratios of the Company. The Credit Agreement contains other
customary covenants that apply to the Company and to PowerSecure, Southern Flow and Metretek
Florida, limiting the incurrence of additional indebtedness or liens, restricting dividends
and redemptions of capital stock, restricting their ability to engage in mergers,
consolidations, sales and acquisitions, to make investments, to issue guarantees of other
obligations, to engage in transactions with affiliates to or make restricted payments and
other matters customarily restricted in secured loan agreements, without FNBCs prior written
consent.
The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, breach
of representations and warranties, covenant defaults, cross-defaults, certain bankruptcy or
insolvency events, judgment defaults and certain ERISA-related events.
Term Loans The Company had a settlement note outstanding in the amount of $1,687,500 at
December 31, 2005 as a result of class action litigation that was settled in fiscal 2004 (See
Note 8). Prior to its extinguishment, the settlement note bore interest at the rate of prime
plus three percent and was payable in 16 quarterly installments of $187,500 principal plus
accrued interest each. In April 2006, upon completion of the 2006 Private Placement described
in Note 2, the Company paid down the settlement note balance to $0 and extinguished all of its
obligations to the class action settlement note holders.
CAC LLC had a term loan (the Investment Loan) outstanding to a commercial bank in the amount
of $629,505 at December 31, 2005. The Investment Loan financed CAC LLCs purchase of
additional equity interests in the Companys unconsolidated affiliate, MM 1995-2, in fiscal
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2004. Prior to its extinguishment, the Investment Loan was secured by the Companys interests
in MM 1995-2, and the Company provided a guaranty of $625,000 of the Investment Loan. The
Investment Loan provided for 60 monthly payments of principal and interest (at a rate of
5.08%) in the amount of approximately $18,500 per month. In April 2006, CAC LLC distributed
its assets (consisting principally of the investment in MM 1995-2) and its liabilities
(consisting principally of the term loan) to its shareholders (including MGT). Upon
completion of the 2006 Private Placement described in Note 2, the Company paid down its share
of the Investment Loan balance to $0, and extinguished all of its obligations to the lender
under the term loan.
PowerSecure had three shared savings project loans outstanding to Caterpillar Financial
Services Corporation (Caterpillar) in the aggregate amount of $1,200,133 at December 31,
2005. Prior to the extinguishment of the project loans, the loans were collateralized by the
distributed generation equipment purchased from Caterpillar as well as the revenues generated
by the PowerSecure projects. The project loans provided for 60 monthly payments of principal
and interest (at rates ranging from 6.75% to 7.85%) in the aggregate amount of approximately
$31,000 per month. In April 2006, upon completion of the 2006 Private Placement described in
Note 2, the Company paid down the project loan balances to $0 and extinguished all of its
obligations to Caterpillar.
On May 9, 2005, Caterpillar offered PowerSecure a $5,000,000 line of credit (the Caterpillar
Equipment Line) to finance the purchase, from time to time, of Caterpillar generators to be
used in PowerSecure projects, primarily in shared savings arrangements, pursuant to a letter
by Caterpillar to PowerSecure containing the terms of this credit line. On May 18, 2006,
Caterpillar notified PowerSecure that Caterpillar renewed the Caterpillar Equipment Line until
April 30, 2007, and increased its size to $7,500,000. Under the Caterpillar Equipment Line,
PowerSecure may submit equipment purchases to Caterpillar for financing, and Caterpillar may
provide such financing in its discretion at an interest rate, for a period of time between 12
and 60 months and upon such financing instruments, such as a promissory note or an installment
sales contract, as are set by Caterpillar on a project by project basis. With respect to any
equipment financed by Caterpillar, PowerSecure must make a 10% cash down payment of the
purchase price and grant to Caterpillar a first priority security interest in the equipment
being financed as well as other equipment related to the project.
The Caterpillar Equipment Line expires on April 30, 2007 (subject to renewal, if requested by
PowerSecure and accepted by Caterpillar in its sole discretion), or at an earlier date upon
notice to PowerSecure given by Caterpillar in its sole discretion. The letter setting forth
the terms of the line of credit confirms the intent of Caterpillar to finance equipment
purchases by PowerSecure, but is not an unconditional binding commitment to provide such
financing. The Caterpillar Equipment Line is contingent upon the continued credit-worthiness
of PowerSecure in the sole discretion of Caterpillar. At December 31, 2006, PowerSecure had
$7.5 million available for additional equipment purchases under the Caterpillar Equipment
Line.
During 2003, PowerSecure financed the acquisition of certain construction equipment with
proceeds of a loan from Caterpillar (the PowerSecure Equipment Loan). Prior to its
extinguishment, the PowerSecure Equipment Loan was collateralized by the equipment purchased
from Caterpillar. Amounts borrowed under the PowerSecure Equipment Loan bore interest at
3.2%. The term of the PowerSecure Equipment Loan was 48 months and monthly principal and
interest payments in the amount of $671 commenced May 1, 2003. At December 31, 2005, the
principal balance due on the PowerSecure Equipment Loan was $10,471. In April 2006, upon
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completion of the 2006 Private Placement described in Note 2, the Company paid down the
PowerSecure Equipment Loan balance to $0 and extinguished all of its obligations to
Caterpillar.
7. |
|
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS |
Capital lease obligations at December 31, 2005 and 2004 consist of equipment leases at
Southern Flow and Metretek Technologies payable in monthly installments, including interest,
at rates ranging from 11.13% to 14%. The scheduled annual payments on the capital lease
obligation are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
6,058 |
|
2008 |
|
|
2,698 |
|
2009 |
|
|
2,698 |
|
2010 |
|
|
2,699 |
|
2011 |
|
|
1,575 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total minimum lease payments |
|
|
15,728 |
|
Less: Interest included in the lease payments |
|
|
3,548 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Present value of minimum lease payments |
|
$ |
12,180 |
|
|
|
|
|
8. |
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES AND INCOME FROM LITIGATION SETTLEMENTS |
Income from Litigation Settlements In January 2001, a class action was filed in the
District Court for the City and County of Denver, Colorado against the Company and certain
affiliates and parties unrelated to the Company. The class action alleged that the defendants
violated certain provisions of the Colorado Securities Act in connection with the sale of
interests in an energy program of which MGT was the managing trustee. A settlement to fully
resolve all claims by the class against the Company and its affiliates was submitted and
granted final approval by the district court on June 11, 2004. The loss that occurred as a
result of the class action and settlement was recorded by the Company in the fourth quarter of
2002. All obligations of the Company under the settlement were extinguished during the second
quarter of 2006.
After the settlement with the class was approved, the Company vigorously pursued
cross-claims and third party claims (Other Party Claims), including claims against the prior
owners of the assets and against attorneys, consultants and a brokerage firm (the Other
Parties) involved in the transactions underlying the claims in the Class Action, seeking
recovery of damages and contribution, among other things, from the Other Parties. Some of the
Other Parties asserted counterclaims against the Company.
As a result of mediation meetings that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2006, the Company
has agreed to settlements with four of the five Other Parties (the 2006 Settlements). As a
result of the 2006 Settlements, the Company has recorded income in the amount of $343,112,
representing the Companys share of the 2006 Settlements due from three of the Other Parties.
The fourth settlement is contingent on approval of the original class action participants,
which the Company believes will occur during the first or second quarter of 2007. Through
March 1, 2007, the Company has received $150,613 in payment from the 2006 Settlements.
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A trial on the only remaining Other Party Claim is currently set for August 2007. The Company
cannot provide any assurance that it will be successful on the remaining Other Party Claim or
that it will prevail on the counterclaims brought against it by the remaining Other Party. Out
of the 2006 Settlement proceeds, and any recovery (net of litigation expenses) from the
resolution of the remaining Other Party Claim and/or counterclaims, 50% of such net recovery is
allocated to the Company, and the remaining 50% is allocated as additional settlement funds
payable to the class action participants.
Other Matters On March 14, 2006, the Company received a letter from the Market
Regulation Department of the National Association of Securities Dealers (the NASD), on behalf
of the American Stock Exchange, advising that it was conducting a review of trading activity in
the Companys common stock from November 2005 until the present. In that letter, the NASD
requested various documents and information in connection with the Companys announcements,
contracts and orders during that time period. Management of the Company has cooperated fully
with this review and has provided to the NASD the documentation that confirms all such
contracts and orders supporting the Companys announcements. The NASD letter stated that its
inquiry should not be construed as an indication that the NASD has determined that any
violations of American Stock Exchange rules or federal securities laws have occurred, or a
reflection upon the merits of the securities involved or upon any person who effected
transactions in such securities.
On May 17, 2006, the Company received a letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the SEC) notifying the Company that the SEC was conducting an informal, non-public inquiry
regarding the Company. The inquiry requested the voluntary provision of a chronology of recent
events relating to announcements made by the Company in February and March 2006 of orders
received by the Companys PowerSecure subsidiary, including events that were the subject of the
previous review by the NASD. The SEC advised the Company that the inquiry should not be
construed as an indication by the SEC that any violation of law has occurred, and should not be
considered a reflection upon any person or entity. Management of the Company has cooperated
fully with this inquiry and has provided to the SEC the information requested.
From time to time, the Company hires employees that are subject to restrictive covenants,
such as non-competition agreements with their former employers. The Company complies, and
requires our employees to comply, with the terms of all known restrictive covenants. However,
the Company has in the past and may in the future receive claims and demands by some former
employers alleging actual or potential violations of these restrictive covenants. While the
Company does not believe any pending claims have merit, the Company cannot provide any
assurance of the outcome of these claims.
From time to time, the Company is involved in other claims, proceedings and legal actions
arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company intends to vigorously defend all
claims against us. Although the ultimate outcome of these claims cannot be accurately
predicted due to the inherent uncertainty of litigation, in the opinion of management, based
upon current information, no other currently pending or overtly threatened dispute is expected
to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of
operations.
Operating Leases The Company leases business facilities, equipment and vehicles under
operating lease agreements which specify minimum rentals. Substantially all leases have
renewal provisions. Rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
totaled $1,810,150, $1,183,102, and $1,048,892, respectively. Future minimum rental
payments under
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noncancelable operating leases having an initial or remaining term of more than one year
are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ending December 31: |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
$ |
906,155 |
|
2008 |
|
|
784,760 |
|
2009 |
|
|
640,020 |
|
2010 |
|
|
422,154 |
|
2011 and thereafter |
|
|
1,746,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,499,745 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee Benefit Plan The Company has a defined contribution savings and investment plan
(the 401(k) Plan) under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. All employees age 21
or older with at least one year of service are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
The 401(k) Plan provides for discretionary contributions by employees of up to 15% of their
eligible compensation. The Company may make discretionary matching contributions up to 50% of
participant contributions, subject to a maximum of 6% of each participants eligible
compensation. The Companys 401(k) Plan expense for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005
and 2004 was $320,264, $221,576 and $216,114, respectively. |
|
|
|
Employment Agreements The Company has employment agreements with certain of its executive
officers and with other key employees which provide for base salary, incentive compensation,
change-in-control provisions, non-competition provisions, severance arrangements, and other
normal employment terms and conditions. |
|
|
9. |
|
INCOME TAXES |
|
|
|
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FAS No. 109. Under the provisions of
FAS No. 109, a deferred tax liability or asset (net of a valuation allowance) is provided in
the financial statements by applying the provisions of applicable laws to measure the deferred
tax consequences of temporary differences that will result in net taxable or deductible
amounts in future years as a result of events recognized in the financial statements in the
current or preceding years. |
|
|
|
Income tax expense included in the consolidated statements of operations represents federal
alternative minimum tax and state income taxes in various state jurisdictions in which the
Company has taxable activities. The Companys income tax (provision) benefit is summarized as
follows: |
F-24
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Current: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
$ |
(141,000 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
State |
|
|
(556,000 |
) |
|
|
(46,000 |
) |
|
|
(48,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current |
|
|
(697,000 |
) |
|
|
(46,000 |
) |
|
|
(48,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
State |
|
|
232,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred |
|
|
232,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total (provision) benefit |
|
$ |
(465,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(46,000 |
) |
|
$ |
(48,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income tax expense from continuing operations differs from the amount computed by
applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income from continuing operations before
income tax expense. Following is a table reconciling such differences:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
Federal taxes at statutory rate |
|
|
34.00 |
% |
|
|
34.00 |
% |
|
|
34.00 |
% |
State taxes, net of federal benefit |
|
|
6.16 |
% |
|
|
1.70 |
% |
|
|
2.90 |
% |
Permanent items |
|
|
1.81 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Alternative minimum tax |
|
|
1.16 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation
allowance and other |
|
|
-39.31 |
% |
|
|
-34.00 |
% |
|
|
-34.00 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective income tax rate |
|
|
3.82 |
% |
|
|
1.70 |
% |
|
|
2.90 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The components of the Companys federal and state deferred tax assets and liabilities at
December 31, 2006 and 2005 are shown below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards |
|
$ |
13,038,000 |
|
|
$ |
18,810,000 |
|
Tax credit carryforwards |
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
Allowance for bad debts |
|
|
88,000 |
|
|
|
37,000 |
|
Other |
|
|
236,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross deferred tax assets |
|
|
13,407,000 |
|
|
|
18,892,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Differences between book and tax basis of property and
equipment and intangible assets |
|
|
2,893,000 |
|
|
|
2,659,000 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
74,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
2,893,000 |
|
|
|
2,733,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax asset |
|
|
10,514,000 |
|
|
|
16,159,000 |
|
Valuation allowance |
|
|
(10,282,000 |
) |
|
|
(16,159,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets, net |
|
$ |
232,000 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Because of the Companys history of losses, generally accepted accounting principles currently
preclude the recognition of the Companys deferred tax assets and therefore a valuation
allowance has been established against these assets, with the exception of certain state net
operating losses which are expected to be utilized in 2007.
The
deferred tax asset for net operating loss carryforwards at December
31, 2006 does not include approximately $2,145,000 that relates to
the tax effect of stock options for which the benefit will not be
recognized in stockholders equity until the period that the
amounts decrease taxes payable. The related $5,499,000 tax deduction
is included in the unused net operating loss below.
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|
|
At December 31, 2006, the Company had unused federal net operating losses to carry forward
against future years taxable income of approximately $43,549,000 and various state
carryforwards that expire in various amounts from 2007 to 2018. At December 31, 2006, the
Company also had unused investment tax credits, general business tax credits, and research and
development tax credit carryforwards expiring in various amounts in 2007 and 2008. |
|
|
10. |
|
CAPITAL STOCK |
|
|
|
Stockholder Rights Plan On December 12, 1991, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted
a Stockholder Rights Plan, which was amended and restated on October 25, 2001 in order to
extend, renew and modify its terms (as amended and restated the Rights Plan), to protect
stockholder interests against takeover strategies that may not provide maximum shareholder
value. Pursuant to the Rights Plan, a dividend of one preferred stock purchase right
(Right) was issued with respect to each share of common stock outstanding on December 9,
1991, and attaches to each share of common stock issued there after by the Company. No
separate certificates representing the Rights have been issued. Each Right entitles the
holder to purchase one one-hundredth of a share of Series C. Preferred Stock of the Company at
an exercise price of $15.00 per share under certain circumstances. This portion of a
preferred share provides the holder with approximately the same dividend, voting and
liquidation rights as one share of common stock. If any person or group (referred to as an
Acquiring Person) becomes the beneficial owner of, or announces a tender offer that would
result in the Acquiring Person becoming the beneficial owner of, 15% or more of the Companys
common stock (subject to certain exceptions), then each Right, other than Rights held by the
Acquiring Person which become void, will become exercisable for common stock of the Company,
or of the Acquiring Person in the case where the Acquiring Person acquires the Company,
having a then current market value of twice the exercise price of the Right. At the option of
the Board of Directors, the Rights may be redeemed for $0.01 per Right or exchanged for shares
of Company common stock at the exchange rate of one share per Right, in each case subject to
adjustment. Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such has no rights as a
stockholder of the Company. The Rights will expire on November 30, 2011, unless such date is
extended prior thereto by the Board of Directors. |
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11. |
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SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION |
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|
As of January 1, 2006, the Company adopted FAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), Share-Based Payment
(FAS 123(R)), using the modified prospective transition method, which requires measurement
of compensation cost for all stock-based awards at the fair value on date of grant and
recognition of compensation over the service period for awards expected to vest. The fair
value of restricted stock awards is determined based on the number of shares granted and the
quoted price of the Companys common stock on the date of the grant, and the fair value of
stock options is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Such value is recognized
as expense over the service period, net of estimated forfeitures. |
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|
Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation using the
intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. Under APB Opinion
No. 25, no compensation expense was recognized for stock options issued to employees because
the grant price equaled or was above the market price on the date of grant for options issued
by the Company.
|
F-26
Stock Options The Company has granted stock options to employees, directors, advisors and
consultants under three stock plans. Under the Companys 1991 Stock Option Plan, as amended
(the 1991 Stock Plan), the Company granted incentive stock options and non-qualified stock
options to purchase common stock to officers, employees and consultants. Options granted
under the 1991 Stock Plan contained exercise prices not less than the fair market value of the
Companys common stock on the date of grant and had a term of ten years, the vesting of which
was determined on the date of the grant, but generally contained a 2-4 year vesting period.
Under the Companys Directors Stock Plan as amended (Directors Stock Plan), the Company
granted non-qualified stock options to purchase common stock to non-employee directors of the
Company at an exercise price not less than the fair market value of the Companys common stock
on the date of grant. Options granted under the Directors Stock Plan generally had a term of
ten years and vested on the date of grant. Certain options granted to officers and
non-employee directors under the 1991 Stock Plan and the Directors Stock Plan contain limited
rights for receipt of cash for appreciation in stock value in the event of certain changes in
control.
In March 1998, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted the Metretek Technologies, Inc.
1998 Stock Incentive Plan (the 1998 Stock Plan), which was approved by the Companys
stockholders at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 12, 1998. The 1998 Stock Plan
authorizes the Board of Directors to grant incentive stock options, non-qualified stock
options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance awards and other stock-based
awards to officers, directors, employees, consultants and advisors of the Company and its
subsidiaries for shares of the Companys common stock. Nonqualified stock options grants to
our Directors under the 1998 Stock Plan generally vest over periods up to three years.
Qualified stock option grants to our employees under the 1998 Stock Plan generally vest over
periods up to five years. The 1998 Stock Plan replaced the Companys 1991 Stock Plan and
Directors Stock Plan (the Prior Plans), and no new awards have been made under the Prior
Plans since the 1998 Stock Plan was adopted, although options outstanding under the Companys
Prior Plans remain in effect under these terms.
On February 3, 2000, the stockholders of the Company adopted a proposal by the Board of
Directors to increase the number of shares available under the 1998 Stock Plan from 250,000 to
750,000 shares of common stock. On June 11, 2001, the stockholders of the Company adopted a
proposal by the Board of Directors to increase the number of shares available under the 1998
Stock Plan to a total of 1,750,000 shares of common stock of the Company. On June 14, 2004,
the stockholders of the Company adopted a proposal by the Board of Directors to increase the
number of shares available under the 1998 Stock Plan to a total of 2,750,000 shares of common
stock of the Company. On June 12, 2006, the stockholders of the Company adopted a proposal by
the Board of Directors to increase the number of shares available under the 1998 Stock Plan to
a total of 3,750,000 shares of common stock of the Company. At December 31, 2006, there were
772,033 options available for grant under the Companys 1998 Stock Plan and there were no
options available for grant under either the Companys 1991 Stock Plan or the Directors Stock
Plan.
Pursuant to the requirements of FAS 123(R), net income for the year ended December 31,
2006 includes $712,000 of compensation costs related to outstanding stock options. There were
no net income tax benefits related to the Companys stock-based compensation arrangements
during the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 because a valuation allowance has been
provided for nearly all of the Companys net deferred tax assets. All of the stock option
compensation expense is included in general and administrative expenses.
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During the year ended December 31, 2006, 140,000 nonqualified stock options were issued to new
employees of the Company outside of the Companys existing stock option plans pursuant to an
exception provided by the American Stock Exchange and 166,000 qualified stock options were
issued to employees of the Company under the 1998 Stock Plan. Also during the year ended
December 31, 2006, 22,500 nonqualified stock options were issued to the directors of the
Company under the 1998 Stock Plan.
A summary of option activity for the year ended December 31, 2006 is as follows:
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
Term (years) |
|
|
Value |
|
Balance, December 31, 2005 |
|
|
2,289,143 |
|
|
$ |
2.98 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
328,500 |
|
|
|
12.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(513,632 |
) |
|
|
2.51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Canceled |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(18,667 |
) |
|
|
6.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
|
|
2,085,344 |
|
|
$ |
4.61 |
|
|
|
6.55 |
|
|
$ |
7.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable, December 31, 2006 |
|
|
1,545,677 |
|
|
$ |
3.07 |
|
|
|
5.78 |
|
|
$ |
9.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
The weighted average grant date fair value of the 22,500 options granted to the Companys
directors during the year ended December 31, 2006 was $11.22. The weighted average grant date
fair value of the 306,000 options granted to employees during the year ended December 31, 2006
was $8.48. In each case, the fair value was measured using the Black-Scholes valuation model
with the following assumptions: expected stock price volatility of 88%; risk free interest
rate of 4.72%; no dividends; and an expected future life of 4.3 years for employees and 6
years for directors. The fair value of the stock option grants are amortized over the
respective vesting period using the straight-line method and assuming a forfeiture rate of 5%.
At December 31, 2006, there was $2,507,000 of total unrecognized compensation costs related to
stock options. These costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of
1.96 years.
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2006,
2005 and 2004 was $5,736,000, $902,000 and $352,000, respectively. Cash received from stock
option exercises for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $1,291,000, $397,000
and $411,000, respectively. The tax benefit realized on the 2006 stock option exercises was
$331,000. The total fair value of stock awards vested during the years ended December 31,
2006, 2005 and 2004 was $667,000, $1,097,000 and $134,000, respectively.
The following table illustrates the pro forma effect on net income and earnings per share if
the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of FAS 123(R) for the years
ended December 31, 2005 and 2004:
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|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
Net income (loss) as reported |
|
$ |
2,334,389 |
|
|
$ |
(4,487,313 |
) |
Deduct: Total stock-based employee
compensation expense determined
under fair value based method |
|
|
(971,944 |
) |
|
|
(193,047 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) pro forma |
|
$ |
1,362,445 |
|
|
$ |
(4,680,360 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) per basic common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported |
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
(0.47 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma |
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
|
$ |
(0.49 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) per diluted common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As reported |
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
|
$ |
(0.45 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro forma |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
(0.47 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options issued during the years ended
December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $2.07 and $1.03, respectively. The fair values of stock
options were calculated using the Black-Scholes stock option valuation model with the
following weighted average assumptions for grants in 2005 and 2004: expected stock price
volatility of 50% and 58%, respectively; risk-free interest rate of 4.19% and 3.53%,
respectively; dividend rate of $0.00 per year; and an expected life of 4 years for options
granted to employees and 10 years for options granted to directors. |
|
|
|
Stock Awards During the third quarter 2004, the Company awarded, subject to restrictions, a
total of 90,000 shares of common stock to certain executives of the Company. The stock awards
vested in one-third increments and are fully vested at December 31, 2006. The Company
recorded deferred compensation expense in the amount of $198,000 for the fair market value of
the stock on the date of the award. The deferred compensation was amortized over the vesting
period. Net income (loss) for each of the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
includes $66,000 of compensation costs related to restricted stock awards that vested during
the period. All of the stock award compensation expense is included in general and
administrative expenses for each respective reporting period. |
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|
12. |
|
SEGMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION |
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|
|
In accordance with FAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information, the Company defines operating segments as components of an enterprise for which
discrete financial information is available and is reviewed regularly by the chief operating
decision-maker, or decision-making group, to evaluate performance and make operating
decisions. The Companys reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different
products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires different
technology and marketing strategies. The Companys reportable business segments include:
natural gas measurement services; distributed generation; and automated energy data collection
and telemetry.
|
F-29
Natural Gas Measurement Services The operations of the Companys natural gas measurement
services segment are conducted by Southern Flow. Southern Flows services include on-site
field services, chart processing and analysis, laboratory analysis, and data management and
reporting. These services are provided principally to customers involved in natural gas
production, gathering, transportation and processing.
Distributed Generation The operations of the Companys distributed generation segment are
conducted by PowerSecure. PowerSecure commenced operations in September 2000. The primary
elements of PowerSecures distributed generation products and services include project design
and engineering, negotiation with utilities to establish tariff structures and power
interconnects, generator acquisition and installation, process control and switchgear design
and installation, and ongoing project monitoring and servicing. PowerSecure markets its
distributed generation products and services directly to large end-users of electricity and
through outsourcing partnerships with utilities. Through December 31, 2006, the majority of
PowerSecures revenues have been generated from sales of distributed generation systems on a
turn-key basis, where the customer purchases the systems from PowerSecure.
During the second half of 2005, PowerSecure added two new business units, UtilityEngineering,
Inc. and PowerServices, Inc., to its operating segment and in February 2006, it announced a
third addition to its operations, EnergyLite, Inc. PowerServices provides rate analysis and
other similar consulting services to PowerSecures utility, commercial and industrial
customers. Utility Engineering provides fee-based, technical engineering services to
PowerSecures utility partners and customers. EnergyLite assists customers in reducing their
use of energy through investments in more energy-efficient technologies.
During the second half of 2006, PowerSecure launched a business unit within PowerSecure to
concentrate on marketing to federal customers. PowerSecure launched this business unit by
purchasing contract rights to provide services to federal customers of an investor-owned
utility. The projects that are marketed and sold to the Federal customers potentially include
all the products/services offered within PowerSecure and its various subsidiaries. Finally, in
late 2006, PowerSecure acquired the business of Reids Trailer, Inc., which builds trailers
for the transportation of goods and equipment, an important element in PowerSecures mobile
distributed generation equipment business strategy.
Each of these new PowerSecure business units operates in a distinct market with distinct
technical disciplines, but share a common customer base which PowerSecure intends to service
and grow through shared resources and customer leads. Accordingly, these units are included
within PowerSecures segment results.
Automated Energy Data Collection and Telemetry The operations of our automated data
collection and telemetry segment are conducted by Metretek Florida. Metretek Floridas
manufactured products fall into the following categories: field devices, including data
collection products and electronic gas flow computers; data collection software products (such
as InvisiConnectTM, DC2000 and PowerSpring); and communications solutions that can
use public networks operated by commercial wireless carriers to provide real time IP-based
wireless internet connectivity, traditional cellular radio, 900 MHz unlicensed radio or
traditional wire-line phone service to provide connectivity between the field devices and the
data collection software products. Metretek Florida also provides data collection, M2M
telemetry connectivity and post-sale support services for its manufactured products and
turn-key solutions. In June 2002, Metretek Florida formed MCM to conduct and expand its
circuit board contract manufacturing
F-30
operations. During the third quarter of 2004, the Board
of Directors of the Company approved a plan to discontinue the business of MCM and sell all of
its manufacturing assets. See Note 3.
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1
of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company evaluates the performance of
its operating segments based on operating income (loss) before income taxes, nonrecurring
items and interest income and expense. Intersegment sales are not significant.
Summarized financial information concerning the Companys reportable segments is shown in the
following table. The Other column includes corporate related items, revenues and expenses
from managing MM 1995-2, results of insignificant operations and, as it relates to segment
profit or loss, income and expense (primarily interest and finance charges) not allocated to
reportable segments. The table information excludes the revenues, depreciation, and losses of
the discontinued MCM operations for all periods presented.
F-31
Summarized
Segment Financial Information
(all amounts reported in thousands)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
16,160 |
|
|
$ |
13,307 |
|
|
$ |
12,759 |
|
PowerSecure |
|
|
99,543 |
|
|
|
30,200 |
|
|
|
18,630 |
|
Metretek Florida |
|
|
3,657 |
|
|
|
3,242 |
|
|
|
3,312 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,087 |
|
|
|
504 |
|
|
|
476 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
120,447 |
|
|
$ |
47,253 |
|
|
$ |
35,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment profit (loss) (1): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
2,769 |
|
|
$ |
1,824 |
|
|
$ |
1,940 |
|
PowerSecure |
|
|
10,453 |
|
|
|
2,639 |
|
|
|
1,342 |
|
Metretek Florida |
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
(488 |
) |
|
|
(247 |
) |
Other |
|
|
(3,523 |
) |
|
|
(2,774 |
) |
|
|
(2,428 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
9,679 |
|
|
$ |
1,201 |
|
|
$ |
607 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
136 |
|
|
$ |
131 |
|
|
$ |
163 |
|
PowerSecure |
|
|
1,214 |
|
|
|
1,107 |
|
|
|
1,967 |
|
Metretek Florida |
|
|
76 |
|
|
|
87 |
|
|
|
144 |
|
Other |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,454 |
|
|
$ |
1,330 |
|
|
$ |
2,277 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and
amortization: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
121 |
|
|
$ |
130 |
|
|
$ |
127 |
|
PowerSecure |
|
|
689 |
|
|
|
273 |
|
|
|
130 |
|
Metretek Florida |
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
289 |
|
Other |
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
992 |
|
|
$ |
564 |
|
|
$ |
579 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Southern Flow |
|
$ |
12,049 |
|
|
$ |
10,182 |
|
|
$ |
9,589 |
|
PowerSecure |
|
|
58,666 |
|
|
|
16,644 |
|
|
|
12,836 |
|
Metretek Florida |
|
|
4,033 |
|
|
|
3,663 |
|
|
|
5,262 |
|
Other |
|
|
14,951 |
|
|
|
2,830 |
|
|
|
2,524 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
89,699 |
|
|
$ |
33,319 |
|
|
$ |
30,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Segment profit (loss) represents income from continuing operations before equity
income in our unconsolidated affiliate, minority interest, income taxes and income from
litigation settlements. |
F-32
The following table presents revenues by geographic area based on the location of the
use of the product or service:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
United States |
|
$ |
120,184,611 |
|
|
$ |
46,548,607 |
|
|
$ |
34,362,625 |
|
Canada |
|
|
78,589 |
|
|
|
258,671 |
|
|
|
388,068 |
|
Europe |
|
|
43,758 |
|
|
|
290,989 |
|
|
|
338,301 |
|
South America |
|
|
138,574 |
|
|
|
117,563 |
|
|
|
60,262 |
|
Asia |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,865 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,595 |
|
|
|
36,722 |
|
|
|
16,802 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
120,447,127 |
|
|
$ |
47,252,552 |
|
|
$ |
35,176,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13. UNAUDITED QUARTERLY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Summarized quarterly consolidated financial information (unaudited) for the years ended
December 31, 2006 and 2005 is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
F-33
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter |
|
2006 |
|
First |
|
|
Second |
|
|
Third |
|
|
Fourth |
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
14,832 |
|
|
$ |
36,243 |
|
|
$ |
33,445 |
|
|
$ |
35,927 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
3,729 |
|
|
|
2,434 |
|
|
|
3,447 |
|
Income from litigation settlements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
343 |
|
Equity income |
|
|
730 |
|
|
|
521 |
|
|
|
627 |
|
|
|
343 |
|
Minority interest |
|
|
(72 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes |
|
|
(88 |
) |
|
|
(23 |
) |
|
|
(151 |
) |
|
|
(203 |
) |
Income from continuing operations |
|
|
638 |
|
|
|
4,227 |
|
|
|
2,910 |
|
|
|
3,930 |
|
Loss on discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
638 |
|
|
$ |
4,227 |
|
|
$ |
2,910 |
|
|
$ |
3,930 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
0.05 |
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.05 |
|
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
$ |
0.19 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.23 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per common share |
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
$ |
0.25 |
|
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.23 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quarter |
|
2005 |
|
First |
|
|
Second |
|
|
Third |
|
|
Fourth |
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
7,811 |
|
|
$ |
14,036 |
|
|
$ |
10,177 |
|
|
$ |
15,229 |
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
(451 |
) |
|
|
615 |
|
|
|
(195 |
) |
|
|
1,232 |
|
Equity income |
|
|
557 |
|
|
|
365 |
|
|
|
419 |
|
|
|
349 |
|
Minority interest |
|
|
(71 |
) |
|
|
(46 |
) |
|
|
(52 |
) |
|
|
(42 |
) |
Income taxes |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
(30 |
) |
Income from continuing operations |
|
|
22 |
|
|
|
934 |
|
|
|
169 |
|
|
|
1,509 |
|
Loss on discontinued operations |
|
|
(300 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
(278 |
) |
|
$ |
934 |
|
|
$ |
169 |
|
|
$ |
1,509 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings (loss) per common share |
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
|
(0.02 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share |
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* * * * *
F-34
SCHEDULE II
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
(In thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at |
|
Charged to |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at |
|
|
Beginning |
|
Operating |
|
Deductions: |
|
End of |
Description |
|
of Period |
|
Expenses |
|
Write-offs |
|
Period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
95 |
|
|
$ |
146 |
|
|
$ |
(16 |
) (1) |
|
$ |
225 |
|
Year ended December 31, 2005 |
|
|
741 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
(658 |
) (1) |
|
|
95 |
|
Year ended December 31, 2004 |
|
|
201 |
|
|
|
892 |
|
|
|
(352 |
) (1) |
|
|
741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory reserve: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
166 |
|
|
$ |
55 |
|
|
$ |
(19 |
)(2) |
|
$ |
202 |
|
Year ended December 31, 2005 |
|
|
1,548 |
|
|
|
161 |
|
|
|
(1,543 |
)(2) |
|
|
166 |
|
Year ended December 31, 2004 |
|
|
288 |
|
|
|
1,614 |
|
|
|
(354 |
) (2) |
|
|
1,548 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Represents amounts written off as uncollectible, less recoveries. |
|
(2) |
|
Represents amounts written off against reserve, less recoveries. |
MARCUM MIDSTREAM 1995-2 BUSINESS TRUST AND SUBSIDIARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
|
|
|
|
|
Page |
|
|
|
|
|
G - 2 |
|
|
|
|
|
G - 3 |
|
|
|
|
|
G - 4 |
|
|
|
|
|
G - 5 |
|
|
|
|
|
G - 6 |
|
|
|
|
|
G - 7 |
G-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Trustees
Marcum Midstream 1995-2 Business Trust
Denver, CO
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Marcum Midstream 1995-2 Business
Trust and subsidiary (the Trust) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated
statements of income, shareholders equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trusts
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the consolidated financial position of Marcum Midstream 1995-2 Business Trust and
subsidiary as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the results of their operations and their cash
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with
U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP
HEIN & ASSOCIATES LLP
Denver, Colorado
March 12, 2007
G-2
MARCUM MIDSTREAM 1995-2 BUSINESS TRUST AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
1,580,890 |
|
|
$ |
734,040 |
|
Trade receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts
$9,454 and $9,777, respectively) |
|
|
1,209,618 |
|
|
|
1,439,182 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
25,667 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
2,816,175 |
|
|
|
2,173,222 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wells and storage tanks |
|
|
6,048,244 |
|
|
|
6,008,642 |
|
Equipment |
|
|
2,612,685 |
|
|
|
2,496,013 |
|
Land and improvements |
|
|
1,662,041 |
|
|
|
1,483,892 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
10,322,970 |
|
|
|
9,988,547 |
|
Less accumulated depletion and depreciation |
|
|
4,494,252 |
|
|
|
3,808,457 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
5,828,718 |
|
|
|
6,180,090 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OTHER ASSETS: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred loan charges (net of accumulated amortization
of $0 and $21,439, respectively) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,263 |
|
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization
of $10,167 and $8,834, respectively) |
|
|
9,833 |
|
|
|
11,166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other assets |
|
|
9,833 |
|
|
|
15,429 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
$ |
8,654,726 |
|
|
$ |
8,368,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
245,712 |
|
|
$ |
530,713 |
|
Administration fee |
|
|
14,125 |
|
|
|
4,708 |
|
Management fee |
|
|
132,361 |
|
|
|
54,980 |
|
Operator fee |
|
|
31,833 |
|
|
|
8,528 |
|
Note payable (Note 3) |
|
|
571,656 |
|
|
|
540,862 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
85,695 |
|
|
|
12,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
1,081,382 |
|
|
|
1,151,906 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LONG-TERM NOTE PAYABLE (Note 3) |
|
|
341,142 |
|
|
|
912,799 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 4) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
7,232,202 |
|
|
|
6,304,036 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
|
$ |
8,654,726 |
|
|
$ |
8,368,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
G-3
MARCUM MIDSTREAM 1995-2 BUSINESS TRUST AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
REVENUE: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disposal fees and mineral product sales |
|
$ |
10,945,690 |
|
|
$ |
10,239,782 |
|
|
$ |
7,202,537 |
|
Interest and other |
|
|
82,081 |
|
|
|
23,303 |
|
|
|
6,111 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue |
|
|
11,027,771 |
|
|
|
10,263,085 |
|
|
|
7,208,648 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
COSTS AND EXPENSES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of operations |
|
|
3,279,631 |
|
|
|
2,778,138 |
|
|
|
1,899,622 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
687,128 |
|
|
|
601,020 |
|
|
|
455,836 |
|
Well development costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
360,096 |
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative costs |
|
|
330,408 |
|
|
|
391,799 |
|
|
|
354,590 |
|
Administration fee |
|
|
56,500 |
|
|
|
56,500 |
|
|
|
56,500 |
|
Management fee |
|
|
547,285 |
|
|
|
511,989 |
|
|
|
360,127 |
|
Operator fee |
|
|
127,332 |
|
|
|
102,332 |
|
|
|
77,332 |
|
Interest and finance charges |
|
|
71,321 |
|
|
|
66,417 |
|
|
|
95,241 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total costs and expenses |
|
|
5,099,605 |
|
|
|
4,868,291 |
|
|
|
3,299,248 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCOME |
|
$ |
5,928,166 |
|
|
$ |
5,394,794 |
|
|
$ |
3,909,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
G-4
MARCUM MIDSTREAM 1995-2 BUSINESS TRUST AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Performance |
|
|
Preferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders |
|
|
Shareholders |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE, JANUARY 1, 2004 |
|
$ |
2,271,400 |
|
|
$ |
2,128,442 |
|
|
$ |
4,399,842 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash distributions paid or payable |
|
|
(1,050,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,550,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,600,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
1,933,497 |
|
|
|
1,975,903 |
|
|
|
3,909,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion of 100 performance shares
into 113 preferred shares |
|
|
(3,154,897 |
) |
|
|
3,154,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,709,242 |
|
|
|
5,709,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash distributions paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,800,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,800,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,394,794 |
|
|
|
5,394,794 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2005 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,304,036 |
|
|
|
6,304,036 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash distributions paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,000,000 |
) |
|
|
(5,000,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,928,166 |
|
|
|
5,928,166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,232,202 |
|
|
$ |
7,232,202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MARCUM MIDSTREAM 1995-2 BUSINESS TRUST AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2005 |
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
5,928,166 |
|
|
$ |
5,394,794 |
|
|
$ |
3,909,400 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
687,128 |
|
|
|
601,020 |
|
|
|
455,836 |
|
Changes in other assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables, net |
|
|
229,564 |
|
|
|
(290,310 |
) |
|
|
(241,837 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
|
(285,001 |
) |
|
|
425,340 |
|
|
|
2,241 |
|
Administration fee |
|
|
9,417 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,417 |
) |
Management fee |
|
|
77,381 |
|
|
|
(25,391 |
) |
|
|
(1,046 |
) |
Operator fee |
|
|
23,305 |
|
|
|
2,084 |
|
|
|
(12,889 |
) |
Accrued expenses |
|
|
73,580 |
|
|
|
(2,783 |
) |
|
|
5,934 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other |
|
|
(21,404 |
) |
|
|
7,206 |
|
|
|
5,931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
6,722,136 |
|
|
|
6,111,960 |
|
|
|
4,114,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asset acquisitions and development |
|
|
(175,804 |
) |
|
|
(1,231,640 |
) |
|
|
(589,047 |
) |
Other capital expenditures |
|
|
(158,619 |
) |
|
|
(397,195 |
) |
|
|
(341,930 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(334,423 |
) |
|
|
(1,628,835 |
) |
|
|
(930,977 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from note payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,004,658 |
|
|
|
|
|
Payments on note payable |
|
|
(540,863 |
) |
|
|
(571,558 |
) |
|
|
(568,628 |
) |
Distributions to preferred shareholders |
|
|
(5,000,000 |
) |
|
|
(4,800,000 |
) |
|
|
(1,550,000 |
) |
Distributions paid or payable to performance
shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,050,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(5,540,863 |
) |
|
|
(4,366,900 |
) |
|
|
(3,168,628 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
|
|
846,850 |
|
|
|
116,225 |
|
|
|
14,548 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR |
|
|
734,040 |
|
|
|
617,815 |
|
|
|
603,267 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR |
|
$ |
1,580,890 |
|
|
$ |
734,040 |
|
|
$ |
617,815 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
G-6
MARCUM MIDSTREAM 1995-2 BUSINESS TRUST AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2005 AND 2004
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization The accompanying consolidated financial statements includes the accounts of
Marcum Midstream 1995-2 Business Trust and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Marcum Midstream 1995-2
EC Holding, LLC (MM95-2 EC Holding), collectively referred to as the Trust. The Trust
commenced operations on February 8, 1996. The Trust owns and operates five injection wells at
four oil field production water disposal facilities located in northeastern Colorado. MM95-2
EC Holding was formed by the Trust in July 2002 for the purpose of acquiring additional
operating assets.
Marcum Gas Transmission, Inc. (MGT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metretek Technologies,
Inc., is the managing trustee of the Trust, and Conquest Oil Company (Conquest) operates
certain Trust assets under an operating agreement with the Trust. Collectively, MGT and
Conquest or their affiliates own 178.2, or 78.8%, of the 226 outstanding preferred shares of
the Trust at December 31, 2006.
In November 2004, all of the performance shares outstanding, including those held by MGT and
Conquest or their affiliates, were converted to preferred shares of the Trust at an exchange
ratio of 1.13 preferred share for each performance share. After the conversion, there are no
longer any performance shares outstanding.
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
the Trust and its subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated
in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition Revenues from disposal fees are recognized upon delivery and acceptance
of water to be disposed. Revenues from mineral product sales are recognized upon delivery to
the customer.
Statements of Cash Flows The Trust considers all investments with an original maturity of
three months or less at time of purchase to be cash equivalents. The Trust maintains its cash
in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Trust has
not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Trust does not believe it is exposed to any
significant credit risk on cash and cash equivalents. Supplemental statement of cash flows
information is as follows:
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|
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|
|
|
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|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
2004 |
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
67,058 |
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|
$ |
61,939 |
|
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$ |
73,880 |
|
Non-cash transaction
Conversion of performance shares
to preferred shares of the Trust |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
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|
|
$ |
3,154,897 |
|
Receivables and Credit Policies Trade receivables consist of uncollateralized customer
obligations due under normal trade terms requiring payment within 30 days of the invoice date.
The Trust reviews
trade receivables periodically and reduces the carrying amount by a valuation allowance that
reflects managements best estimate of the amount that may not be collectible.
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Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. The majority
of the Trust operating assets are depreciated based upon a units-of-production method while
equipment and land improvements are depreciated on the straight-line basis over estimated
useful lives ranging from 5 to 15 years. Management has evaluated future asset retirement
obligations and has concluded that estimated asset retirement obligations of the Trust are not
material.
Other Intangibles Other intangible assets are being amortized on the straight-line basis
over 15 years.
Income Taxes For federal and state income tax purposes, the Trust is treated as a
partnership and is not subject to federal or state income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for
federal income taxes is included in the financial statements of the Trust and the tax effects
of its activities accrue to the shareholders. The Trusts tax returns, the qualification of
the Trust as a partnership for federal income tax purposes, and the amount of taxable income or
loss are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities. If such examinations
result in changes to the Trusts taxable income, the tax liability of the shareholders could
change accordingly.
Use of Estimates The preparation of the Trusts 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 amounts reported in these financial statements
and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Major Customers Three customers have historically generated the majority of the Trusts
disposal fee revenues. In addition, revenues from mineral product sales are currently
generated from purchases by one customer, however management believes other customers would
purchase such products at substantially the same volumes and at prevailing market prices in the
event the current customer discontinued purchasing from the Trust.
2. ASSET ACQUISITION
In the fourth quarter of 2004, the Trust acquired additional operating assets and operations.
The assets and operations acquired have been included in the consolidated financial statements
of the Trust since the date of acquisition. The aggregate purchase price for the acquired
assets was $500,000, and was financed from cash generated by operations of the Trust. The
following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired at the date of
acquisition.
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|
|
|
|
Intangibles |
|
$ |
395,600 |
|
Equipment |
|
|
104,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Subsequent to the acquisition and through December 31, 2005, the Trust incurred $103,000
in renovation costs to enhance the operating efficiency of the assets in anticipation of future
growth in customer demand.
3. NOTE PAYABLE
In connection with the Trusts acquisition of certain operating assets in the third quarter of
2002, the Trust, through MM95-2 EC Holding, entered into a Term Loan Agreement (the Loan
Agreement) with Wells Fargo Bank West, National Association (the Lender) for a $2,300,000
note payable. The Loan
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Agreement initially provided for monthly principal and interest
payments on the note to the Lender in the amount of $53,542 through the original maturity date
of August 22, 2006.
In August 2005, the Trust and the Lender amended the Loan Agreement to borrow an additional
$1,005,000; to extend the term of the Loan Agreement to August 22, 2008; and to reduce the
scheduled principal and interest payments on the note to $50,660 per month. Proceeds from the
additional borrowings were used by the Trust to develop backup capacity through the development
of a fifth facility and enhance operations at two of its existing sites.
Interest accrues on the unpaid balance of the note at a fixed annual rate of 5.55% per year.
The Loan Agreement contains various financial and other affirmative and negative covenants and
the note is collateralized by a first priority interest in virtually all of the assets
acquired. Fees incurred in connection with obtaining the Loan Agreement and subsequent
amendment in the amount of $25,702 were deferred and amortized over the term of the original
Loan Agreement. The obligations contained in the Loan Agreement have been guaranteed by the
Trust. At December 31, 2006, scheduled principal payments on the note payable over the
remaining term of the note are as follows:
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|
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|
|
Years Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
571,656 |
|
2008 |
|
|
341,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
912,798 |
|
|
|
|
|
4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In December 2002, after the Trust completed an acquisition of certain operating assets, the
Trust discovered certain contamination of the soils under the site. Shortly thereafter, the
Trust filed a complaint against the seller in Colorado State District Court, for enforcement of
seller indemnifications in the asset purchase agreement. The Trust engaged an environmental
engineering firm to evaluate the extent of the contamination, and that firm concluded that
approximately 1% of the property area had been contaminated. The environmental firm developed,
and with their assistance the Trust commenced, a remediation plan that the firm advised should
bring the assets back into compliance with applicable environmental requirements. The
remediation plan consists of a soil evaporation extraction system which is in place and
continues to operate. Based upon the most recent ground water sampling results, adverse
impacts to groundwater continue to decrease. If future sampling results continue to indicate
favorable improvements, the soil evaporation extraction system may be shut down in the latter
part of
2007. Even if the soil evaporation extraction system is shut down in 2007, ground water
sampling will likely be required through most of 2008.
In early 2005, the Trust began a planned upgrade to various components of another of its
operating facilities. As the improvement project began, soils under the facility were found to
be contaminated. The environmental firm used in the above remediation was engaged to direct the
Trust on the appropriate course to return the soils to a level in compliance within regulatory
limits. The environmental firm has recommended, and the regulatory authorities have not
indicated otherwise, that no active remediation process is currently necessary due to the
present levels of contamination, the nature of the soils involved, and the cost to implement a
remediation process. Further, the environmental firm has indicated that naturally occurring
processes are expected to eliminate the contamination over time, although those processes may
occur over a period of several years. The Trust will continue to monitor the facility and take
regular ground water samples as recommended by the environmental firm and as required by the
regulatory authorities. In the event that contamination levels increase, an active remediation
process
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may need to be implemented and those costs may be significant. Trust management
believes the contamination may be successfully abated over time with no material adverse
effects to the financial position or results of operations of the Trust.
The Trust is subject to regulations and reporting requirements covering water quality, land
use, the storage of oil and water and the disposal of water. Compliance is continually
assessed. Regulations, interpretations and enforcement policies can change, which may
adversely impact the Trust operations in the future. Additionally, from time to time, in the
normal course of operations, oil or water spills or releases into the environment may occur.
The Trust must pay all or a portion of the cost to remediate sites where such environmental
contamination have occurred as a result of activities of the Trust. To date, the Trust is not
aware of any such environmental contamination caused by the activities of the Trust that would
have material adverse effects to the financial position or results of operations of the Trust.
However, the nature of environmental contamination matters is inherently uncertain, and Trust
management cannot provide any guarantee or assurance that all environmental contamination has
been identified, or that the current or future remediation efforts will be successful.
Additional contamination, either currently undetected or undetectable or arising in the future,
could later be discovered.
5. TRUST GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
During the year ended December 31, 2004, the shareholders of the Trust approved an Amended and
Restated Declaration of Trust. The Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust authorized
certain changes to fees relating to operations of the Trust. Pursuant to the
Declaration of Trust and the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, the Trust incurred
$248,000, $218,000 and $202,000 of Active Trustee and Trust Officer consulting and retainer
fees and compensation, and personal debt guarantee fees paid to MGT, Conquest, or their
affiliates during the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Also, during
the year ended December 31, 2005, the Trust paid $143,347 to MGT and Conquest for project
management services incurred in connection with the development of backup capacity and enhanced
operating capacity at two of the Trusts facilities. Finally, during the year ended December
31, 2004, the Trust reimbursed Conquest $63,107 for acquisition costs that were incurred by
Conquest prior to the Trusts fourth quarter 2004 acquisition of operating assets described in
Note 2.
6. CASH DISTRIBUTIONS AND PROFIT ALLOCATIONS
Cash distributions and profit and loss allocations are determined by terms set forth in the
Declaration of Trust, as amended and restated during the year ended December 31, 2004.
Generally, the Trust
distributes all cash provided by operating activities less amounts paid for acquisitions and
capital expenditures, and debt service requirements.
Upon the approval of and in accordance with the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust in
2004, all of the performance shares outstanding, including those held by MGT and Conquest or
their affiliates, were converted to preferred shares of the Trust at an exchange ratio of 1.13
preferred share for each performance share. After the conversion in 2004, there are no longer
any performance shares outstanding. All profits and cash distributions are now allocated to
preferred shareholders in amounts equal to their percentage ownership of the preferred shares
of the Trust.
Prior to the approval of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust in 2004, all cash
available for distribution subsequent to December 27, 1999 had been allocated 50% to the
preferred shareholders and 50% to the performance shareholders. Profits realized and losses
incurred by the Trust were allocated among the preferred and performance shareholders, first,
to the performance shareholders to the extent of any cash distributed or distributable to such
shareholders, and second, to preferred shareholders.
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7. OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, MGT, as managing trustee, is
entitled to compensation for services rendered to the Trust. The compensation includes an
annual Trust administration fee equal to 1% of the total subscriptions of preferred
shareholders and an annual Trust management fee of 5% of Trust revenues, paid quarterly in
arrears. The Trust management fee is reduced to 4% for any quarter that Trust revenues during
the prior four consecutive calendar quarters do not exceed $3 million. Conquest, as operator,
has been reimbursed for direct operating expenses incurred during the years ended December 31,
2006, 2005 and 2004 in the amount of $977,453, $962,885 and $810,552, respectively, which costs
are included in cost of operations in the accompanying statements of income, and is paid an
annual operator fee (currently $125,000 ($25,000 per injection well), adjusted upward or
downward annually based on changes in the consumer price index). Accounts payable at December
31, 2006 and 2005 includes a liability in the amount of $38,639 and $39,000, respectively,
payable to Conquest for unreimbursed direct operating expenses.
In December 1999, Conquest and MGT agreed to share equally all future fees received from the
Trust. These fees include the administration fee, management fee, and operator fee.
In September 2003, the Trust entered into a License Agreement (the Agreement) with an entity
wholly owned by the principals of the Operator. The Agreement runs month-to-month and
provides the Trust with an alternative source to service the accounts of certain customers of
the Trust. The Trust is obligated to pay a monthly fee of $5,000 for rights under the
Agreement. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Trust paid a net $13,870 under the
Agreement, and during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Trust earned a net $3,094
and $2,759, respectively, under the Agreement, which is included in interest and other revenues
in the consolidated statements of income.
* * * * *
G-11
METRETEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Form 10-K
For the Year Ended December 31, 2006
EXHIBIT LIST
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Number |
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Description |
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|
|
(3.1)
|
|
Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Metretek
Technologies, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants
Registration Statement on Form S-3, Registration No. 333-96369.) |
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|
|
(3.2)
|
|
Amended and Restated By-Laws of Metretek Technologies, Inc.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrants Registration
Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-62714.) |
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|
|
(4.1)
|
|
Specimen Common Stock Certificate. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants Registration Statement on Form S-18,
Registration No. 33-44558.) |
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|
|
(4.2)
|
|
Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of November
30, 2001, between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and Computershare Investor
Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants
Registration Statement on Form 8-A/A, Amendment No. 5, filed November 30,
2001.) |
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|
|
(4.3)
|
|
Amendment No. 1, dated as of April 22, 2004, to Amended and Restated Rights
Agreement between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and ComputerShare Investor
Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Registrants
Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 6, 2004). |
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|
|
(4.4)
|
|
Amendment No. 2, dated as of March 29, 2006, to Amended and Restated Rights
Agreement between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and ComputerShare Investor
Services, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrants
Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 30, 2006). |
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|
|
(4.5)
|
|
Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2004, by and
among Metretek Technologies, Inc. and the investors signatory thereto.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Current Report on
Form 8-K filed May 6, 2004). |
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|
|
(4.6)
|
|
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2006, by and
among Metretek Technologies, Inc. , the selling stockholders named therein and
the investors named therein. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to
Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 30, 2006). |
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|
|
(4.7)
|
|
Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2006, by and
among Metretek Technologies, Inc. and the investors named therein.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrants Current Report on
Form 8-K filed March 30, 2006). |
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|
|
(10.1)
|
|
1991 Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated December 5, 1996.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1996.)* |
|
|
|
(10.2)
|
|
Directors Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated December 2, 1996.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1996.)* |
X-1
|
|
|
Number |
|
Description |
|
|
|
(10.3)
|
|
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of March 20,
2006, by and between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and W. Phillip Marcum.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.)* |
|
|
|
(10.4)
|
|
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of March 20,
2006, by and between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and A. Bradley Gabbard.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.)* |
|
|
|
(10.5)
|
|
Metretek Technologies, Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, amended and restated
as of June 12, 2006. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registrants
Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-134938.)* |
|
|
|
(10.6)
|
|
Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Metretek Technologies,
Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 25,
2004)* |
|
|
|
(10.7)
|
|
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Metretek
Technologies, Inc. 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K, filed
August 25, 2004)* |
|
|
|
(10.8)
|
|
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the Metretek Technologies, Inc.
1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.3 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K, filed August 25, 2004)* |
|
|
|
(10.9)
|
|
Form of Indemnification Agreement between Metretek Technologies, Inc. and
each of its directors. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to
Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
1999.) |
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|
|
(10.10)
|
|
Prototype Basic Plan Document for the Metretek Southern Flow Savings and
Investment Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 to Registrants
Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-42698.)* |
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|
|
(10.11)
|
|
Adoption Agreement for the Metretek Southern Flow Savings and Investment
Plan. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Registrants Registration
Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-42698.)* |
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|
|
(10.12)
|
|
Amended and Restated Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of
November 15, 2005, between PowerSecure, Inc. and Sidney Hinton. (Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
November 21, 2005)* |
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|
|
(10.13)
|
|
Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of November 15, 2005,
between Southern Flow Companies, Inc. and John Bernard. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
November 21, 2005)* |
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|
|
(10.14)
|
|
Employment and Non-Competition Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2006,
between EnergyLite, Inc. and Ronald W. Gilcrease (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 10,
2006)* |
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|
|
(10.15)
|
|
Amended Stipulation of Settlement, filed March 3, 2004, among Douglas W.
Heins on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, and Metretek
Technologies, Inc., et. al. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to
Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.) |
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|
|
(10.16)
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Order Granting Final Approval of the Partial Settlement, dated June 11,
2004. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Registrants Current Report
on Form 8-K filed June 14, 2004.) |
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(10.17)
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Summary Sheet of Compensation of Non-Employee Directors. (Filed herewith.)* |
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(10.18)
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Lease Agreement, dated March 2005, between H & C Holdings, LLC and
PowerSecure, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to Registrants
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.)* |
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(10.19)
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Credit Agreement, dated as of September 2, 2005, among First National Bank
of Colorado, Metretek Technologies, Inc., Southern Flow Companies, Inc.,
PowerSecure, Inc. and Metretek Incorporated. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 9,
2005.) |
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(10.20)
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Form of Security Agreement, dated as of September 2, 2005, by each of
Metretek Technologies, Inc., Southern Flow Companies, Inc., PowerSecure, Inc.
and Metretek Incorporated and First National Bank of Colorado. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
September 9, 2005.) |
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(10.21)
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Form of Guaranty, dated as of September 2, 2005, by Metretek Technologies,
Inc. for the benefit of First National Bank of Colorado. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K filed
September 9, 2005.) |
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(10.22)
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First Modification to Loan Documents, effective as of June 30, 2006, by and
among First National Bank of Colorado, Metretek Technologies, Inc., Southern
Flow Companies, Inc., PowerSecure, Inc. and Metretek Incorporated.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrants Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006.) |
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(10.23)
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PowerSecure, Inc. Key Employee Long-Term Retention Plan. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2006.)* |
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(14.1)
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Metretek Technologies, Inc. Code of Ethics for Principal Executive Officer
and Senior Financial Officers. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to
Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.) |
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(14.2)
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Metretek Technologies, Inc. Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.2 to Registrants Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.) |
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(21.1)
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Subsidiaries of Metretek Technologies, Inc. (Filed herewith.) |
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(23.1)
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Consent of Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm (Filed herewith.) |
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(31.1))
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or
15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith.) |
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(31.2)
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or
15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Filed herewith.) |
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(32.1)
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
and Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(Filed herewith.) |
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Description |
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(32.2)
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
and Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
(Filed herewith.) |
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Indicates management contract or compensation plan or arrangement. |
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