UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

[X]

Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

  
For the quarterly period endedDecember 31, 20172018
  

[  ]

Transition Report pursuant to 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

  
For the transition period from __________  to __________
  

Commission File Number:000-53498

 

CleanSpark, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada87-0449945
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

70 North Main Street, Ste. 105

Bountiful, Utah 84010

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(801) 244-4405
(Registrant’s telephone number)
 
 _______________________________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days

[X] Yes [ ] No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes [X] No [ ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.

 

[  ] Large accelerated filer[  ] Accelerated filer
[  ] Non-accelerated filer[X] Smaller reporting company
 [  ] Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [ ] No [X]

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 34,018,86941,490,596 shares as of February 13, 20182019.

 

  
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1:Financial Statements3
Item 2:Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations4
Item 3:Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk78
Item 4:Controlsand Procedures78

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1:Legal Proceedings89
Item 1A:Risk Factors89
Item 2:Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds89
Item 3:Defaults Upon Senior Securities910
Item 4:MineSafety Disclosure910
Item 5:Other Information910
Item 6:Exhibits9

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.     Financial Statements

 

Our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q are as follows:

 

F-1  Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2017 (unaudited)2018 and September 30, 2017;2018 (unaudited);

 

F-2  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 and 20162017 (unaudited);

 

F-3Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (unaudited);

F-4 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016 (unaudited);

 

F-4F-5  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the SEC instructions to Form 10-Q.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the interim period ended December 31, 20172018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the full year.

 

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CLEANSPARK INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

  December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017
ASSETS      
Current assets      
Cash $41,912 $57,128
Accounts receivable  26,400  41,947
Deposits-current  33,392  —  
Prepaid expense  27,653  29,556
Total current assets  129,357  128,631
       
Flexpower system  12,930,675  13,396,574
Goodwill  4,919,858  4,919,858
Microgrid Assets  —    —  
Intangible assets  2,150,947  2,216,556
Fixed Assets  114,049  125,441
Deposits- long term  —    5,742
       
Total assets  20,244,886  20,792,802
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT      
Current liabilities      
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $168,674 $143,225
Customer deposits  18,000  16,000
Due to related parties  130,134  61,021
Loan from related party  53,333  73,333
Loans  117,500  7,712
Total current liabilities  487,641  301,291
       
Loans  300,000  150,000
       
Total liabilities  787,641  451,291
       
Stockholders' equity (deficit)      
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 33,608,894 and 33,409,471 shares issued and outstanding as of December  31, 2017 and  September 30, 2017, respectively  33,608  33,409
Preferred stock;  $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 1,000,000 and 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of  December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, respectively  1,000  1,000
Additional paid-in capital  40,412,518  40,240,468
Accumulated earnings (deficit)  (20,989,881)  (19,933,366)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)  19,457,245  20,341,511
       
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $20,244,886 $20,792,802
  December 31, 2018  September 30, 2018
ASSETS       
Current assets       
Cash $4,622,728  $412,777
Accounts receivable  148,626   34,141
Cost in excess of billings  —     52,439
Prepaid expense and other current assets  26,866   49,023
Total current assets  4,798,220   548,380
        
Fixed assets, net  78,975   86,731
Capitalized Software, net  8,576,588   8,786,226
Intangible assets, net  3,067,668   3,214,467
Goodwill  4,919,858   4,919,858
        
Total assets $21,441,309  $17,555,662
        
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY       
Current liabilities       
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $384,695  $131,724
Convertible notes, net of unamortized discounts  353,833   69,121
Due to related parties  85,734   308,373
Loans from related parties  244,720   382,790
Loans payable, net of unamortized discounts  541,483   457,579
Total current liabilities  1,610,465   1,349,587
        
Long- term liabilities       
Convertible notes, net of unamortized discounts  —     —  
Loans payable  —     150,000
        
Total liabilities  1,610,465   1,499,587
        
Stockholders' equity       
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 36,679,197 and 36,116,447 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and  September 30, 2017, respectively  36,679   36,116
 Preferred stock;  $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 1,000,000 and 1,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively  1,000   1,000
Additional paid-in capital  89,016,247   82,958,490
Accumulated earnings (deficit)  (69,223,082)  (66,939,531)
Total stockholders' equity  19,830,844   16,056,075
        
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $21,441,309  $17,555,662

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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 CLEANSPARK INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

  For the Three Months Ended
  December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
     
Revenues, net $262,907  $18,080
        
Cost of revenues  223,326   6,468
        
Gross profit  39,581   11,612
        
Operating expenses       
Professional fees  1,016,007   155,001
Payroll expenses  160,351   258,198
Product development  348,660   344,871
Research and development  —     2,315
General and administrative expenses  96,989   75,942
Depreciation and amortization  157,483   215,669
Total operating expenses  1,779,490   1,051,996
        
Loss from operations  (1,739,909)  (1,040,384)
        
Other income (expense)       
Loss on settlement of debt  (26,225)  —  
Interest expense  (517,417)  (16,131)
Total other income (expense)  (543,642)  (16,131)
        
Net loss $(2,283,551) $(1,056,515)
        
Basic loss per common share $(0.06) $(0.03)
        
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding  36,528,279   33,500,391

 

  For the Three Months Ended
  December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
     
Revenues $18,080 $83,884
       
Cost of revenues  6,468  17,974
       
Gross profit  11,612  65,910
       
Operating expenses      
Professional fees  155,001  289,344
Payroll expenses  258,198  —  
Research and development  2,315  368
General and administrative expenses  75,942  67,265
Depreciation and amortization  560,540  488,758
Total operating expenses  1,051,996  845,735
       
Loss from operations  (1,040,384)  (779,825)
       
Other income (expense)      
Interest expense  (16,131)  —  
Gain (Loss) on disposal of assets  —    (12,817)
Total other income (expense)  (16,131)  (12,817)
       
Net income (loss) $(1,056,515) $(792,642)
       
Basic income (loss) per common share $(0.03) $(0.03)
       
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding  33,500,391  29,725,302

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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CLEANSPARK INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the Three months Ended December 31, 2017
 
  Preferred Stock Common Stock   
  Shares Amount Shares Amount Additional Paid-in Capital Accumulated Deficit 

Total

Stockholders' Deficit

Balance, September 30, 2017  1,000,000   1,000   33,409,471   33,409   40,240,468   (19,933,366)  20,341,511
Options and warrants issued for services  —     —     —     —     24,749   —     24,749
Shares issued upon exercise of warrants  —     —     27,548   27   9,973   —     10,000
Shares issued for direct investment  —     —     171,875   172   137,328   —     137,500
Net loss  —     —     —     —     —     (1,056,515)  (1,056,515)
Balance, December 31, 2017  1,000,000  $1,000   33,608,894  $33,608  $40,412,518  $(20,989,881) $19,457,245
                            
                            
For the Three months Ended December 31, 2018
 
   Preferred Stock   Common Stock          
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount     Additional Paid-in Capital    Accumulated Deficit   

Total

Stockholders' Deficit

Balance, September 30, 2018  1,000,000   1,000   36,116,447   36,116   82,958,490   (66,939,531)  16,056,075
Shares issued for services  —     —     120,000   120   271,611   —     271,731
Options and warrants issued for services  —     —     —     —     377,475   —     377,475
Shares issued upon exercise of warrants  —     —     3,000   3   1,086   —     1,089
Beneficial conversion feature and shares and warrants issued with convertible debt  —     —     100,000   100   4,994,900   —     4,995,000
Shares issued for direct investment  —     —     452,250   452   361,348   —     361,800
Shares issued for settlement of debt  —     —     25,000   25   51,200   —     51,225
Commitment shares returned and cancelled  —     —     (137,500)  (137)  137   —     —  
Net loss  —     —     —     —     —     (2,283,551)  (2,283,551)
Balance, December 31, 2018  1,000,000  $1,000   36,679,197  $36,679  $89,016,247  $(69,223,082) $19,830,844

 

 CLEANSPARK, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

  For the Three Months Ended
  December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net loss $(1,056,515) $(792,642)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Stock based consulting  24,749  41,518
Depreciation and amortization  560,540  488,758
Changes in assets and liabilities      
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expense  1,903  (22,008)
(Increase) decrease in deposits  (27,650)  (5,742)
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable  15,547  (18,012)
Increase in shareholder receivable  —    4,020
Increase in customer deposits  2,000  21,650
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable  25,449  (24,786)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable related party  69,113  27,581
Net cash from operating activities  (384,864)  (279,663)
       
Cash Flows from investing      
Purchase of intangible assets  (2,907)  (19,387)
Purchase of fixed assets  (2,183)  32,634
Investment in Flexpower system  (12,550)  (17,643)
Loss on disposal of fized assets  —    (12,817)
Net cash used in investing activities  (17,640)  (17,213)
       
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Payments on short-term loans  (15,212)  (2,261)
Proceeds from short term notes  125,000  —  
Proceeds from exercise of warrants  10,000  —  
Payments on related party debt  (20,000)  —  
Proceeds from long term loans  150,000  —  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  137,500  68,000
Net cash from financing activities  387,288  65,739
       
Net increase (decrease) in Cash  (15,216)  (231,137)
       
Beginning cash balance  57,128  436,529
       
Ending cash balance $41,912 $205,392
       
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information      
Cash paid for interest $11,280 $—  
Cash paid for tax $—   $—  
       
Non-Cash investing and financing transactions      
Cashless exercise of options $—   $4,399
Options and warrants for services $24,749 $—  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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 CLEANSPARK INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

  For the Three Months Ended
  December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities       
Net loss $(2,283,551) $(1,056,515)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:       
Stock based compensation  627,955   24,749
Depreciation and amortization  157,483   215,669
Amortization of capitalized software  348,660   344,871
Loss on settlement of debt  26,225   —  
Amortization of debt discount  466,341   —  
Changes in assets and liabilities       
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets  22,157   (23,747)
Increase in deferred revenue  —     —  
Decrease in costs in excess of billings  52,439   —  
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable  (114,485)  15,547
Increase in accounts payable  252,971   25,449
Increase (decrease) in due to related parties  (222,639)  69,113
Net cash used in operating activities  (666,444)  (384,864)
        
Cash Flows from investing       
Purchase of intangible assets  —     (2,907)
Purchase of fixed assets  (2,928)  (2,183)
Investment in capitalized software  (117,772)  (12,550)
Net cash used in investing activities  (120,700)  (17,640)
        
Cash Flows from Financing Activities       
Payments on promissory notes  (222,725)  (15,212)
Proceeds from promissory notes  —     125,000
Proceeds from related part debts  75,030   —  
Payments on related party debts  (213,100)  (20,000)
Proceeds from convertible debt, net of issuance costs  4,995,000   —  
Proceeds from exercise of warrants  1,089   10,000
Proceeds from long term loans  —     150,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  361,801   137,500
Net cash from financing activities  4,997,095   387,288
        
Net increase (decrease) in Cash  4,209,951   (15,216)
        
Beginning cash balance  412,777   57,128
        
Ending cash balance $4,622,728  $41,912
        
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information       
Cash paid for interest $49,750  $11,280
Cash paid for tax $—    $—  
        
Non-Cash investing and financing transactions       
Shares issued as collateral returned to treasury $138  $—  
Stock issued to promissory notes $51,225  $—  
Debt discount on convertible debt $4,995,000  $—  
Shares issued and held in escrow as collateral $—    $150
Option expense capitalized as software development costs $21,250  $—  

 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CLEANSPARK, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)


1. ORGANIZATION AND LINE OF BUSINESS

 

Organization

CleanSpark, Inc. (the(“CleanSpark”, “we”, “our”, the "Company") was incorporated in the state of Nevada on October 15, 1987 as SmartData Corporation. SmartData conducted a 504-public offering in the State of Nevada in December 1987 and began trading publicly in January 1988. Due to a series of unfortunate events, including the untimely death of the founding CEO, SmartData discontinued active business operations in 1992.

 

On March 25, 2014, we began operations in the Company entered into an Asset and Intellectual Property Purchase Agreement pursuant to which the Company acquired: (i) all Intellectual Property rights, title and interest in Patent # 8,105,401 'Parallel Path, Downdraft Gasifier Apparatus and Method' and Patent # 8,518,133 'Parallel Path, Downdraft Gasifier Apparatus and Method' and (ii) all of the Property rights, title and interest in a 32 inch Downdraft Gasifier ("Gasifier”) and (iii) assumed of $156,900 in liabilities.alternative energy sector.

 

In December 2014, the Company changed its name to Stratean Inc. through a short-form merger in order to better reflect the new business plan.

 

On July 1, 2016, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement, as amended (the “Purchase Agreement”), with CleanSpark Holdings LLC, CleanSpark LLC, CleanSpark Technologies LLC and Specialized Energy Solutions, Inc. (together, the “Seller”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company acquired CleanSpark, LLC and all the assets related to the Seller and its line of business and assumed $200,000 in liabilities.

 

In October 2016, the Company changed its name to CleanSpark, Inc. through a short-form merger in order to better reflect the brand identity.

 

Line of Business

Through the acquisition of CleanSpark, LLC, the Company provides microgrid solutions to military, commercial and residential properties.

 

The services offered consist of turn-key microgrid implementation services, microgrid design and engineering, project development consulting services and solar photovoltaic installation and consulting. The work is performed under fixed price bid contracts and negotiated price contracts. The Company performed all of its work in California during 2017.

The Company also continues to pursue the development of its gasification technologies for commercial deployment. The Company has been granted multiple patents protecting what it believes to be a breakthrough design for the next generation in waste-to-energy technology. The increased efficiency compared to existing solutions results in a significantly lower cost per watt of electricity produced. The Company has completed a commercial prototype and has completed preliminary testing and it is currently working with its manufacturing partners to improve durability and efficiency. Upon completion of product development, the Company intends to deploy its gasification solutions to the Company’s pipeline of commercial microgrid customers in order maximize the conversion of its customer waste streams into electricity.three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

2. BASISSUMMARY OF PRESENTATION AND GOING CONCERNSIGNIFICANT POLICIES

Basis of Presentation and Liquidity

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Financial Statements filed with the SEC on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim period presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Notes to the financial statements which would substantially duplicate the disclosures contained in the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal period, as reported in the Form 10-K, have been omitted.

 

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Going concern – The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has incurred cumulativelosses for the past several years while developing infrastructure and its software platforms. As shown in the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements, the Company incurred net losses of $20,989,881 since its inception$2,283,551 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. In response to these conditions and requiresto ensure the Company has sufficient capital for its contemplated operational and marketing activities to take place. The Company’s ability to raiseongoing operations for a minimum of 12 months we have raised additional capital through future issuancesthe sale of common stock is unknown. The obtainmentdebt and equity securities pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3. (See Note 7for additional details.)As of additional financing, the successful development of the Company’s contemplated plan of operations, and its transition, ultimately, to the attainment of profitable operations are necessary forDecember 31, 2018, the Company to continue operations. The ability to successfully resolve these factors raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statementshad working capital of the Company do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these aforementioned uncertainties.approximately $3,187,755.

 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT POLICIES

This summary of significant accounting policies of CleanSpark Inc. is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

 

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of CleanSpark, Inc., and its wholly owned operating subsidiaries, CleanSpark, LLC, CleanSpark, II, LLC and CleanSpark II, LLC.Acquisition, Inc. All material intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation of these entities.

 

Use of estimatesThe preparation of 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, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include estimates used to review the Company’s goodwill impairment, impairments and estimations of long-lived assets, revenue recognition on percentage of completion type contracts, allowances for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, and the valuations of non-cash capital stock issuances. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Revenue Recognition – The Company recognizes revenue on arrangements in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” and No. 104, “Revenue Recognition”. In all cases, revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service is performed and collectability is reasonably assured. For the quarters ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company reported revenues of $18,080 and $83,884, respectively.

Revenues and related costs on construction contracts are recognized using the “percentage of completion method” of accounting in accordance with ASC 605-35, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production Type Contracts (“ASC 605-35”). Under this method, contract revenues and related expenses are recognized over the performance period of the contract in direct proportion to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entirety of the contract. Costs include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and any allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are charged to the periods as incurred. However, in the event a loss on a contract is foreseen, the Company will recognize the loss as it is determined.

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Revisions

Revenue Recognition– Upon adoption of ASC Topic 606, the Company revised its accounting policy on revenue recognition from the policy provided in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our September 30, 2018 10-K. The revised accounting policy on revenue recognition is provided below.

Engineering & Construction Contracts and Service Contracts

The company recognizes engineering and construction contract revenue over time, as performance obligations are satisfied, due to the continuous transfer of control to the customer. Engineering and construction contracts are generally accounted for as a single unit of account (a single performance obligation) and are not segmented between types of services. The company recognizes revenue using the percentage-of-completion method, based primarily on contract cost and profit estimates duringincurred to date compared to total estimated contract cost. The percentage-of-completion method (an input method) is the coursemost faithful depiction of the company’s performance because it directly measures the value of the services transferred to the customer. Customer-furnished materials, labor and equipment and, in certain cases, subcontractor materials, labor and equipment, are included in revenue and cost of revenue when management believes that the company is acting as a principal rather than as an agent (i.e., the company integrates the materials, labor and equipment into the deliverables promised to the customer). Customer-furnished materials are only included in revenue and cost when the contract includes construction activity and the company has visibility into the amount the customer is paying for the materials or there is a reasonable basis for estimating the amount. The company recognizes revenue, but not profit, on certain uninstalled materials that are reflected innot specifically produced, fabricated, or constructed for a project. Revenue on these uninstalled materials is recognized when the accounting period in which the facts, which require the revision, become known.  Provisions forcost is incurred (when control is transferred). Changes to total estimated contract cost or losses, on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined.  Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income andif any, are recognized in the period in which they are determined as assessed at the revisionscontract level. Pre-contract costs are determined.expensed as incurred unless they are expected to be recovered from the client. Project mobilization costs are generally charged to project costs as incurred when they are an integrated part of the performance obligation being transferred to the client. Customer payments on engineering and construction contracts are typically due within 30 to 45 days of billing, depending on the contract.

 

The Asset, “Costs

For service contracts (including maintenance contracts) in which the company has the right to consideration from the customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the company’s performance completed to date, revenue is recognized when services are performed and contractually billable. For all other service contracts, the company recognizes revenue over time using the cost-to-cost percentage-of-completion method. Service contracts that include multiple performance obligations are segmented between types of services. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation using an estimate of the stand-alone selling price of each distinct service in the contract. Revenue recognized on service contracts that have not been billed to clients is classified as a current asset under contract assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Amounts billed to clients in excess of billings”, represents revenuesrevenue recognized on service contracts to date are classified as a current liability under contract liabilities. Customer payments on service contracts are typically due within 30 days of billing, depending on the contract.

Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed and include unbilled receivables (typically for cost reimbursable contracts) of $0 and contract work in progress (typically for fixed-price contracts) of $0 as of December 31, 2018. Unbilled receivables, which represent an unconditional right to payment subject only to the passage of time, are reclassified to accounts receivable when they are billed under the terms of the contract. Advances that are payments on contracts in progress. The Liability, “Billingsaccount of contract assets of $0 and $0 as of December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018, respectively, have been deducted from contract assets. Contract liabilities represent amounts billed to clients in excess of costs”revenue recognized to date. The Company recognized revenue of $0 during the three months ended December 31, 2018 that was included in contract liabilities as of September 30, 2018.

Revenues from Sale of Equipment

Performance obligations satisfied over time.

We recognize revenue on agreements for the sale of customized goods including controller hardware and critical power switch gear equipment, on an over time basis. We recognize revenue using percentage of completion based on costs incurred relative to total expected costs. Our estimate of costs to be incurred to fulfill our promise to a customer is based on our history of manufacturing or constructing similar assets for customers and is updated routinely to reflect changes in quantity or pricing of the inputs. We recognize revenue as we customize the customer's equipment during the manufacturing or integration process and obtain right to payment for work performed. We provide for potential losses on any of these agreements when it is probable that we will incur the loss.

Our billing terms for these over-time contracts vary but are generally based on achieving specified milestones. The differences between the timing of our revenue recognized (based on costs incurred) and customer billings (based on contractual terms) results in changes to our contract asset or contract liability positions.

Performance Obligations Satisfied at a point in time.

We recognize revenue on agreements for non-customized equipment we sell on a standardized basis for sale to the market at a point in time. We recognize revenue at the point in time that the customer obtains control of the good, which is generally no earlier than when the customer has physical possession of the product. We use proof of delivery for certain large equipment with more complex logistics, whereas the delivery of other equipment is estimated based on historical averages of in-transit periods (i.e., represents billingstime between shipment and delivery).

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In situations where arrangements include customer acceptance provisions based on seller or customer-specified objective criteria, we recognize revenue when we have concluded that the customer has control of the goods and that acceptance is likely to occur. We generally do not provide for anticipated losses on point in excesstime transactions prior to transferring control of revenuesthe equipment to the customer.

Our billing terms for these point in time equipment contracts vary and generally coincide with delivery to the customer; however, within certain businesses, we receive progress payments from customers for large equipment purchases, which is generally to reserve production slots with our manufacturing partners.

Service Performance obligations satisfied over time.

We enter into long-term product service agreements with our customers primarily within our microgrid segment.These agreements require us to provide preventative maintenance, and standby support services that include certain levels of assurance regarding system performance throughout the contract periods, these contracts will generally range from 5 to 10 years. We account for items that are integral to the maintenance of the equipment as part of our service related performance obligation, unless the customer has a substantive right to make a separate purchasing decision (e.g., equipment upgrade). Contract modifications that extend or revise contract terms are not uncommon and generally result in our recognizing the impact of the revised terms prospectively over the remaining life of the modified contract (i.e., effectively like a new contract). Revenues are recognized for these arrangements on a straight line basis consistent with the nature, timing and extent of our services, which primarily relate to routine maintenance and as needed product repairs. Our billing terms for these contracts vary, but we generally invoice periodically as services are provided.

Variable Consideration

The nature of the company’s contracts gives rise to several types of variable consideration, including claims and unpriced change orders; awards and incentive fees; and liquidated damages and penalties. The company recognizes revenue for variable consideration when it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. The company estimates the amount of revenue to be recognized on contractsvariable consideration using the expected value (i.e., the sum of a probability-weighted amount) or the most likely amount method, whichever is expected to better predict the amount. Factors considered in progress. Atdetermining whether revenue associated with claims (including change orders in dispute and unapproved change orders in regard to both scope and price) should be recognized include the following: (a) the contract or other evidence provides a legal basis for the claim, (b) additional costs were caused by circumstances that were unforeseen at the contract date and not the result of deficiencies in the company’s performance, (c) claim-related costs are identifiable and considered reasonable in view of the work performed, and (d) evidence supporting the claim is objective and verifiable. If the requirements for recognizing revenue for claims or unapproved change orders are met, revenue is recorded only when the costs associated with the claims or unapproved change orders have been incurred. Back charges to suppliers or subcontractors are recognized as a reduction of cost when it is determined that recovery of such cost is probable and the amounts can be reliably estimated. Disputed back charges are recognized when the same requirements described above for claims accounting have been satisfied.

The company generally provides limited warranties for work performed under its engineering and construction contracts. The warranty periods typically extend for a limited duration following substantial completion of the company’s work on a project. Historically, warranty claims have not resulted in material costs incurred.

Practical Expedients

If the company has a right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value of the company’s performance completed to date (a service contract in which the company bills a fixed amount for each hour of service provided), the company recognizes revenue in the amount to which it has a right to invoice for services performed.

The company does not adjust the contract price for the effects of a significant financing component if the company expects, at contract inception, that the period between when the company transfers a service to a customer and when the customer pays for that service will be one year or less.

The company has made an accounting policy election to exclude from the measurement of the transaction price all taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are collected by the company from its customers (use taxes, value added taxes, some excise taxes).

For the three months ended December 31, 20172018 and September 31, 2017, the costs in excessCompany reported revenues of billings balance were $0$262,907  and $0, and the billings in excess of costs balance were $0 and $0,$18,080, respectively.

 

Accounts receivables are recorded on contracts for amounts currently due based upon progress billings, as well as retention, which are collectible upon completion of the contracts.  Accounts payable to material suppliers and subcontractors are recorded for amounts currently due based upon work completed or materials received, as are retention due subcontractors, which are payable upon completion of the contract.  General and administrative expenses are charged to operations as incurred and are not allocated to contract costs. Retention receivable is the amount withheld by a customer until a contract is completed. Retention receivables of $0$26,928 and $0$17,751 were included in the balance of trade accounts receivable as of December 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.

Accounts Receivable – Accounts receivable is comprised of uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluation of its customers and management closely monitors outstanding receivables based on factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other information. The carrying amount of accounts receivable is reviewed periodically for collectability. If management determines that collection is unlikely, an allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected is recorded. Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $0 at December 31, 2017, and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively.

 

Cash and cash equivalents – For purposes of the statementstatements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments and short-term debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. There was $41,912$4,622,728 and $57,128$412,777 in cash and no cash equivalents as of December 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively.

 

Concentration Risk

At times throughout the year, the Company may maintain cash balances in certain bank accounts in excess of FDIC limits. As of December 31, 2017,2018, the cash balance in excess of the FDIC limits was $0.$4,372,728. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts and believes it is not exposed to any significant credit risk in these accounts.The Company had certain customers whose revenue individually represented 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue. (See Note 13 for details.)

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments – The carrying amounts reflected in the balance sheets for cash, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the respective fair values due to the short maturities of these items. The Company does not hold any investments that are available-for-sale.

As required by the Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic of the FASB ASC, fair value is measured based on a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: (Level 1) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; (Level 2) inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and (Level 3) unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (supported by little or no market activity).

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Warranty Liability– The Company establishes warranty liability reserves to provide for estimated future expenses as a result of installation and product defects, product recalls and litigation incidental to the Company’s business.  Liability estimates are determined based on management’s judgment, considering such factors as historical experience, the likely current cost of corrective action, manufacturers’ and subcontractors’ participation in sharing the cost of corrective action, consultations with third party experts such as engineers, and discussions with the Company’s general counsel and outside counsel retained to handle specific product liability cases.  The Company’s manufacturers and service providers currently provide substantial warranties between ten to twenty-five years with full reimbursement to replace and install replacement parts.  Warranty costs and associated liabilities for the periods ended December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017 were $0 and $0, respectively.

Stock-based compensation – The Company follows the guidelines in FASB Codification Topic ASC 718-10 “Compensation-Stock Compensation,” which provides investors and other usersrequires companies to measure the cost of financial statementsemployee services received in exchange for an award of an equity instrument based on the grant-date fair value of the award. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The Company accounts for non-employee share-based awards in accordance with more complete and neutral financial information, by requiring thatFASB ASC 505-50 under which the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized inawards are valued at the financial statements. That cost will be measuredearlier of a commitment date or upon completion of the services, based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments, issued. ASC 718-10 covers a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements, including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights and employee share purchase plans. On June 9, 2017, the Company implemented an employee stock based compensation plan and since inception of the plan has issued 17,776 options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock under this plan as of December 31, 2017. The options were granted at quoted market prices and are exercisable between $2.44 to $3.45 per share.

Non-Employee Stock Based Compensation – The Company accounts for stock based compensation awards issued to non-employees for services,recognized as prescribed by ASC 718-10, at eitherexpense over the fair value of the services rendered or the instruments issued in exchange for such services, whichever is more readily determinable, using the measurement date guidelines enumerated in ASC 505-50.service period. The Company may issue compensatory shares for services including, but not limited to, executive, management, accounting, operations, corporate communication, financial and administrative consulting services.

 

Earnings (loss) per share – The Company reports earnings (loss) per share in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 260-10 “Earnings Per Share,” which provides for calculation of “basic” and “diluted” earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity. The calculation of diluted net loss per share gives effect to common stock equivalents; however, potential common shares are excluded if their effect is anti-dilutive. As of December 31, 2018, there are 56,406,617 shares issuable upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and convertible debt which have been excluded as anti-dilutive.

 

Long-lived AssetsFair Value of financial instruments – In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounts Standard Codification (ASC) ASC 360-10, "Property, Plant and Equipment," the–The carrying value of intangible assetscash, accounts payable and other long-lived assets is reviewed on a regular basis for the existence of facts or circumstances that may suggest impairment. The Company recognizes impairment when the sumaccrued expenses, and debt (See Notes 6 & 7) approximate their fair values because of the expected undiscounted future cash flowsshort-term nature of these instruments. Management believes the Company is less than thenot exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The carrying amount of the asset. Impairment losses, if any, are measuredCompany’s long-term convertible debt is also stated at fair value of $5,250,000 since the stated rate of interest approximates market rates. 

Fair value is defined as the excess ofexchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the carrying amount ofprincipal or most advantageous market for the asset over its estimatedor liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Duringvalue maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable.

Level 1

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These are typically obtained from real-time quotes for transactions in active exchange markets involving identical assets.

Level 2

Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices included for identical or similar assets and liabilities that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. These are typically obtained from readily-available pricing sources for comparable instruments.

Level 3Unobservable inputs, where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own beliefs about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, based on the best information available in the circumstances.

Reclassifications – Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. $268,208 in amortization and depreciation expense related to the capitalized software has been reclassified to product development expense for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 20162017. These reclassifications had no effect on the Company recorded an impairment expensereported results of $0 and $0, respectively.operations or net assets of the Company.

 

Indefinite Lived Intangibles and Goodwill AssetsRecently issued accounting pronouncements

The Company accountsIn June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which modifies the accounting for business combinations undershare-based payment awards issued to nonemployees to largely align it with the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” wherefor share-based payment awards issued to employees. ASU 2018-07 is effective for us for annual periods beginning October 1, 2019. We do not expect the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The purchase price is allocated using the information currently available, and may be adjusted, up to one year from acquisition date, after obtaining more information regarding, among other things, asset valuations, liabilities assumed and revisions to preliminary estimates. The purchase price in excessadoption of the fair valuestandard will impact our financial position or results of the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired less liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill.operations.

 

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In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract," which allows for the capitalization of certain implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. ASU 2018-15 allows for either retrospective adoption or prospective adoption to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. ASU 2018-15 is effective for us for annual periods beginning January 1, 2020. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new standard will have on our financial position and results of operations.

 

The Company tests for indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill impairment in the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable. In accordance with its policies, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill at September 30, 2017, and determined there was no impairment of indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill.

Business Combinations

The Company allocates the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from acquired customer lists, acquired technology, and trade names from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, which is one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.

Income taxes – The Company accounts for its income taxes in accordance with FASB Codification Topic ASC 740-10, “Income Taxes”, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. 

Segment Reporting – Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available and evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making group, in deciding the method to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company currently has one reportable segment for financial reporting purposes, which represents the Company's core business.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements –The Company has evaluated the all other recent accounting pronouncements, through ASU 2018-01, and believes that none of them will have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

4. PREPAID EXPENSES

3.    CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE

 

Prepaid expenses consistCapitalized software consists of the following as of December 31, 20172018 and September 30, 2017:2018:

 

  December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017
Prepaid compensation $4,675 $5,241
Prepaid professional fees  2,500  2,500
Prepaid rents  —    —  
Prepaid dues and subscriptions  13,002  4,696
Prepaid insurance and bonds  7,476  17,119
Total prepaid expenses $27,653 $29,556
  December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
mVSO software $4,720,063  $4,708,203
MPulse software  6,461,934   6.334.772
Less: accumulated amortization  (2,605,409)  (2,256,749)
Capitalized Software, net $8,576,588  $8,786,226

 

5. FLEXPOWER SYSTEM ASSETSIn accordance with ASC 985-20 the Company capitalized $139,022 in software development costs (including capitalized stock compensation cost of $21,250) related to the enhancements created for our mPulse and mVSO 2.0 platforms during the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

A microgrid is comprised of any number of generation, energy storage, and smart distribution assets that serve single or multiple loads, both connected to the grid and islanded. Our FlexPower system assets are composed of our mPulse integrated microgrid control platform(“mPulse”), Dynamic Network Analysis (“DNA”) and propriety engineering methods which together seamlessly integrates energy generation with energy storage devices and controls facility loads to provide energy optimization and security in real time. Systems utilizing our FlexPower technologies are able to interoperate with the local utility grid and allows users the ability to obtain the most cost-effective power for a facility. Our FlexPower system technologies are ideal for microgrid systemsCapitalized software amortization recorded as product development expense for the commercial, industrial, mining, defense, campusthree months ended December 31, 2018 and community users ranging from 4 kw to 100 MW2017 was $348,660 and beyond and Microgrids utilizing the FlexPower system technologies are capable of delivering power at or below the current cost of utility power.$268,208, respectively.

 

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Proprietary software4.    INTANGIBLE ASSETS

mPulse

mPulse is a modular platform that enables fine-grained control of a Microgrid based on customer operational goals, equipment and forecasts of load and generation. mPulse performs high-frequency calculations, threshold-based alarming, execution of domain-specific business rules, internal and external health monitoring, historical data persistence, and system-to-operator notifications. The modular design increases system flexibility and extensibility. In addition, the deploymentIntangible assets consist of the mPulse system follows a security-conscious posture by deploying hardware-based firewallsfollowing as well as encryption across communication channels. mPulse allows configurationof December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018:

  December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Patents $71,962  $71,962
Websites  16,482   16,482
Brand and Client lists  —     —  
Trademarks  5,928   5,928
Engineering trade secrets  4,020,269   4,020,269
Software  —     26,990
Less: accumulated amortization  (1,046,973)  (927,164
Intangible assets, net $3,067,668  $3,214,467

Amortization expense for site-specific equipmentthe three months ended December 31, 2018 and operation2017 was $146,799 and provides a clean, informative user interface to allow customers to monitor and analyze the data streams that describe how their microgrid is operating.$135,890, respectively.

 

mPulse supports CleanSpark’s innovative fractal approach to microgrid design, which enables multiple microgrids on a single site to interact in a number of different ways, including as peers, in a parent-child relationship, and in parallel or completely disconnected. Each grid can have different operational objectives, and those operational objectives can change over time. Any microgrid can be islanded from the rest5. FIXED ASSETS

Fixed assets consist of the microgridfollowing as well asof December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2018:

  December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Machinery and equipment $127,990  $130,191
Furniture and fixtures  59,380   54,251
 Total  187,370   184,442
Less: accumulated depreciation  (108,395)  (97,711)
Fixed assets, net $78,975  $86,731

Depreciation expense for the larger utility grid. The mPulse software can control the workflow required in both the islanding steps as well as the reconnecting steps of this maneuverthree months ended December 31, 2018 and coordinate connected equipment such that connections are only made when it is safe to do so. The mPulse software has proven to be robust2017 was $10,684 and reliable, operating successfully at the Camp Pendleton FractalGrid installation continuously for over 3 years with minimal maintenance and support required.$13,575, respectively.

6. LOANS

 

Dynamic Network AnalysisLong term

The Dynamic Network Analysis (DNA) tool provides a robust microgrid modeling solution. DNA takes utility rate data and load data for a customer site and helps automate the sizing and analysis of potential microgrid solutions as well as providing a financial analysis around each grid configuration. DNA uses historical weather data to generate projected energy generation from PV arrays and models how storage responds to varying operational modes and command logics based upon predicted generation and load curves. DNA analysis multiple equipment combinations and operation situation to determine the optimal grid configuration for a site based on the financials, equipment outlay, utility cost savings, etc., to arrive at payback and IRR values. This ultimately provides us with data to design a microgrid that will meet the customers’ performance benchmarks.

 

 December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Long-term loans payable consist of the following:    
     
Promissory notes $—    $150,000
        
Total $—    $150,000

Planned improvements

On September 27, 2017, the Company launched its development of mPulse 2.0 and DNA 2.0. These improvements are being built into our existing software platforms and add significant improvements, which focus on positioning, integration, focus and quality, as outlined below.

PositioningCurrent

  December 31, 2018 September 30, 2018
Current loans payable consist of the following:    
     
Promissory notes $541,483  $628,951
Insurance financing loans  —     10,257
Unamortized debt discount  —     (181,629)
        
Total, net of unamortized discount $541,483  $457,579

When mPulse originally was developed, a main focus of the platform and the industry was resiliency of microgrid operation, specifically in military contexts. Since that time, the microgrid landscape has continued to evolve, and there is growing opportunity within the commercial and industrial space as the markets in these spaces desire microgrids capable of obtaining the highest economic advantage.

Further, this growing focus on economic advantage is in line with the continued market evolution toward an open energy market at regional levels. CleanSpark wants to be well positioned to enter into this market at each step of its availability, from responding to demand response requests all the way through participating in ancillary grid service markets and fully open transactive energy markets as regulation matures. To position ourselves, the mPulse platform operation is being improved to mirror the predicted energy market progression by implementing internal markets at each level of the system. In these internal markets, energy producing assets are modeled as sellers, and energy consuming assets are modeled as buyers, with the market playing matchmaker between the two and virtually “selling” available energy to the highest bidder, thereby satisfying the energy loads at the highest economic advantage for both participants at any given moment.

The internal energy market running at our customers’ sites will take daily feeds of production and load forecasts from the platform to set up the daily market parameters, then ingest a stream of current positions of both buyers and sellers as well as their individual pricing information, which is calculated based on the details of the energy rate under which those consumers operate. Consumers bid into the market along the schedule of the specific rate structure under which those loads operate, with bids including the calculated value of energy and power based on that rate and the predicted total use and power profile during the time period of that bid. Based on the predicted generation profile and the other active bids currently being satisfied, the market either fills or cannot fill the newly received bid, and based on the market’s feedback, the consumer’s operation mode and setpoint will change, which will determine the actual control commands sent to related equipment.

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This market scenario is mirrored at every level, from an individual node potentially consisting of only one producer and one consumer (power source and meter, respectively), to a higher-level node, in which other nodes participate as either net producers or net consumers, to the site level, and even up to regional level, where sites may participate in the market directly. At each level, details of the level below are aggregated and abstracted away, so each level operates in a simple and self-similar way, mirroring the physical construction of the FractalGrid. These markets shine in optimization scenarios, especially around times of just enough supply or even slight scarcity, which are expected to allow CleanSpark to reap the maximum economic value for our customers even in the case of undersized grids. In addition, this flexibility allows for ease of integration for new market participants at each level as regulation matures to support further Demand Response programs, ancillary service markets, and eventually peer-to-peer transactive energy.

IntegrationPromissory Notes

While DNA has been invaluable in evaluating sites for potential solutions and then creating detailed proposals for those sites, it currently exists as a siloed application. The two tools will be integrated and share fundamental portions of the platform, which will enable increased consistency, performance, feedback and overall system improvements.

At its root, DNA is a simulation platform that models the interactions of generation, load, and storage. This simulation uses customer-supplied or CleanSpark-derived load data, generation forecasts, and modeled storage behavior to take a virtual site step by step through a time period with different operation and equipment scenarios. Ultimately, this gives us data to produce a proposal and performance benchmarks that we may be obligated to meet during actual site operation. In order to maximize the probability of meeting those performance obligations, we will use the very same operational logic within the virtual site simulation, which will enable us to embed the economic optimization market functionality within our proposal tool. This not only will help ensure our ability to produce the results we predict, it will also help us understand the maximum value our system can provide to the customer from the start, which may increase the number of opportunities open to us to pursue, unlocking more business.

By integrating the architectural patterns and cloud operating platform of DNA and mPulse we will increase performance of both tools, which will enable us to run large numbers of simulation scenarios in parallel, increasing our analysis throughput. The elastic nature of the cloud will facilitate our storing much more data which includes both information used as inputs to DNA simulations as well as the simulation results. This data will quickly grow into a wealth of data that will enable feedback into the model as well as continuous refinement of the parameters that define optimal sites we should pursue, allowing us to target our business development efforts.

Focus

For mPulse 2.0, we are focusing on furthering the development of the economic optimization logic in the platform, including an increased push toward deep learning algorithms and more effective forecasting both on solar generation and facility load.

Quality

We employ a quality-first mindset in all aspects of our software design. From a software architecture point of view, this translates in designing for the maintainability, extensibility, scalability, availability, accessibility, and deployability of the system.

These planned improvements paired with our design and engineering methods and experience should help keep CleanSpark on the cutting edge of the microgrid industry. The Company plans to make an initial release of both mPulse 2.0 and DNA 2.0 available to customers in the Company’s third fiscal quarter of 2018.

The FlexPower system consists of the following as of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:

  December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017
DNA software $4,663,513 $4,663,513
MPulse software  5,935,747  5,923,197
Engineering trade secrets  4,020,269  4,020,269
Less: accumulated amortization  (1,688,854)  (1,210,405)
Intangible assets, net $12,930,675 $13,396,574

Amortization expense for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $478,449 and $335,573, respectively.

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6. INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS

Intangible assets consist of the following as of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:

  December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017
Patents $92,380 $89,473
Websites  14,532  14,532
Brand and Client lists  2,497,472  2,497,472
Trademarks  5,928  5,928
Software  26,990  26,990
Less: accumulated amortization  (486,355)  (417,839)
Intangible assets, net $2,150,947 $2,216,566

Amortization expense for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $68,516 and $68,832, respectively.

7. FIXED ASSETS

Fixed assets consist of the following as of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017:

  December 31, 2017 September 30, 2017
Machinery and equipment $133,061 $133,061
Furniture and fixtures  76,576  74,393
 Total  209,637  207,454
Less: accumulated depreciation  (95,588)  (82,013)
Fixed assets, net $114,049 $125,441

Depreciation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was $13,575 and $26,220, respectively.

8. LOANS

On September 5, 2017, the Company executed a 9% secured promissory note with a face value of $150,000 with an investor. Under the terms of the promissory note, the Company received $150,000 and agreed to make monthly interest payments and repay the note principal 24 months from the date of issuance. The note is secured by 150,000 shares which are held in escrow and would be issued to the note holder only in the case of an uncured default. As of December 31, 2017, The2018, the Company owed $150,000 in principal and $1,152$0 in accrued interestedinterest under the terms of the agreement and recorded interest expense of $3,402 forand $3,402 during the three months endingended December 31, 2017.2018 and 2017, respectively.

On October 6, 2017, the Company executed a 58.3%an unsecured variable interest rate promissory note with a maximum interest rate of 58.3% and a face value of $45,000 with a financial institution. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $45,000 and agreed to repay the note evenly over 12 months. As of December 31, 2017, TheSeptember 30, 2018, the Company owed $37,500$3,750 in principal and $1,913$450 in accrued interestedinterest under the terms of the agreementagreement. The Company repaid all principal and outstanding interest on October 1, 2018. The Company recorded interest expense of $0 and $5,738 and for the three months endingended December 31, 2017.

On November 20,2018 and 2017, the Company executed a 10% secured promissory note with a face value of $80,000 with an investor. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $80,000 and agreed to make monthly interest payments and repay the note principal 12 months from the date of issuance. As of December 31, 2017, The Company owed $80,000 in principal and $680 in accrued interested under the terms of the agreement and recorded interest expense of $899 for the three months ending December 31, 2017.respectively.

On November 11, 2017, the Company executed a 10% secured promissory note with a face value of $100,000 with an investor. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $100,000 and agreed to make monthly interest payments and repay the note principal 24 months from the date of issuance. The note is secured by 100,000 shares which would be issued to the note holder only in the case of an uncured default. As of December 31, 2017, The2018, the Company owed $100,000 in principal and $1,452$0 in accrued interestedinterest under the terms of the agreement and recorded interest expense of $2,520 and $1,452 and for the three months endingended December 31, 2017.2018 and 2017, respectively.

On November 20, 2017, the Company executed a 10% unsecured promissory note with a face value of $80,000 with an investor. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $80,000 and agreed to make monthly interest payments and repay the note principal 12 months from the date of issuance. On November 21, 2018, the investor extended the maturity date to December 31, 2018. The Company repaid all principal and outstanding interest on December 31, 2018. The Company recorded interest expense of $2,017 and $899 during the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

On December 5, 2017, the Company executed a 9% secured promissory note with a face value of $50,000 with an investor. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $50,000 and agreed to make monthly interest payments and repay the note principal 24 months from the date of issuance. The note is secured by 50,000 shares which would be issued to the note holder only in the case of an uncured default. As of December 31, 2017, The2018, the Company owed $50,000 in principal and $321$0 in accrued interestedinterest under the terms of the agreement and recorded interest expense of $1,135 and $321 for the three months endingended December 31, 2017.2018 and 2017, respectively.

On January 12, 2018, the Company executed an unsecured variable interest rate promissory note with a maximum interest rate of 58.5% and a face value of $18,400 with a financial institution. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $18,400 and agreed to repay the note and interest evenly over 12 months. As of September 30, 2018, the Company owed $6,133 in principal and $184 in accrued interest under the terms of the agreement. The Company repaid all principal and outstanding interest on October 1, 2018. The Company recorded interest expense of $0 and $0 and for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

On May 22, 2018, the Company executed an unsecured variable interest rate promissory note with a maximum interest rate of 51.0% and a face value of $24,500 with a financial institution. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $24,500 and agreed to repay the note and interest evenly over 12 months. As of September 30, 2018, the Company owed $18,375 in principal and $1,960 in accrued interest under the terms of the agreement. The Company repaid all principal and outstanding interest on October 1, 2018. The Company recorded interest expense of $0 and $0 and for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

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On June 15, 2018, we entered into a 10% secured promissory note with a face value of $116,600 pursuant to which we received $110,000, net of an original issue discount of 6% ($6,600). The Company also issued 116,600 5-year warrants exercisable at $0.80 in connection with issuance of the promissory note. The note is secured by the Company’s accounts receivable. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company agreed to make monthly interest payments and repay the note principal on January 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed $116,600 in principal and $990 in accrued interest under the terms of the agreement and recorded interest expense of $2,939 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. The Company has determined the value associated with the warrants issued in connection with the note to be $110,000 which has been recorded as a debt discount. The aggregate original issue discount, and debt discount related to the warrants have been accreted and charged to interest expenses as a financing expense in the amount of $48,424 for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The unamortized discount as of December 31, 2018 amounted to $0. The Company repaid all principal and outstanding interest on January 2, 2019.

On August 1, 2018, we entered into a 10% secured promissory note with a face value of $130,625 pursuant to which we received $125,000, net of an original issue discount of 4.5% ($5,625). The Company also issued 25,000 5-year warrants exercisable at $0.80 in connection with purchase of the promissory note. The proceeds of the note were used to settle in full a note issued on February 27, 2018. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company agreed to make monthly interest only payments and repay the note principal on January 1, 2019. The note is secured by the Company’s accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed $124,883 in principal and $0 in accrued interest under the terms of the agreement and recorded interest expense of $3,147 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. The Company has determined the value associated with the warrants issued in connection with the note to be $71,373 which has been recorded as a debt discount. The aggregate original issue discount, and debt discount related to the warrants have been accreted and charged to interest expenses as a financing expense in the amount of $38,499 the three months ended December 31, 2018. The unamortized discount as of December 31, 2018 amounted to $0. The Company repaid all principal and outstanding interest on January 2, 2019.

On August 14, 2018, the Company executed an unsecured variable interest rate promissory note with a maximum interest rate of 58.57% and a face value of $19,600 with a financial institution. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $19,600 and agreed to repay the note and interest evenly over 12 months. As of September 30, 2018, the Company owed $17,967 in principal and $784 in accrued interest under the terms of the agreement. The Company repaid all principal and outstanding interest on October 1, 2018. The Company recorded interest expense of $0 and $0 and for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

On September 20, 2018, the Company executed a 10% unsecured promissory note with a face value of $52,500 with an investor, net of an original issue discount of 5% ($2,500). Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $50,000 and agreed to repay the note principal and all accrued interest on December 31, 2018. The Company also issued 25,000 5-year warrants exercisable at $0.80 in connection with purchase of the promissory note. The Company has determined the value associated with the warrants issued in connection with the notes to be $50,000 which has been recorded as a debt discount. The aggregate original issue discount, and debt discount related to the warrants have been accreted and charged to interest expenses as a financing expense in the amount of $47,353 the three months ended December 31, 2018. The Company repaid all principal and outstanding interest on December 31, 2018. The Company recorded interest expense of $1,323 during the three months ended December 31, 2018.

On September 21, 2018, the Company executed a 10% unsecured promissory note with a face value of $52,500 with an investor, net of an original issue discount of 5% ($2,500). Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $50,000 and agreed to repay the note principal and all accrued interest on December 31, 2018. The Company also issued 25,000 5-year warrants exercisable at $0.80 in connection with purchase of the promissory note. The Company has determined the value associated with the warrants issued in connection with the notes to be $50,000 which has been recorded as a debt discount. The aggregate original issue discount, and debt discount related to the warrants have been accreted and charged to interest expenses as a financing expense in the amount of $47,353 the three months ended December 31, 2018. On December 31, 2018, the Company settled all obligations under the promissory note through the issuance of 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and payment of $25,000 in outstanding principal and interest then outstanding of $1,467. A loss on settlement of debt of $26,225 was recorded related to the settlement of debt. The Company recorded interest expense of $1,323 during the three months ended December 31, 2018.

Insurance financing loans

In February 2018, the Company executed two unsecured 6.1% installment loans with a total face value of $35,089 with a financial institutional to finance its insurance policies. Under the terms of the installment notes the Company received $35,089 and agreed to make equal payments and repay the notes’ principal 10 months from their dates of issuance. The Company repaid all principal and outstanding interest on December 1, 2018.

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9.7. CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE

Current

Convertible Notes Payable consists of the following: 
  December 31, 2018
    

EMA Financial, LLC – August 21, 2018 Promissory Note Funding

 

On August 21, 2018 we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with EMA Financial, LLC, (“EMA”), pursuant to which we issued and sold to EMA a convertible promissory note, dated August 21, 2018 in the principal amount of $225,000 (the “Note”). The Note is due six months from the date of issuance and bears interest at the rate of 12% per annum. The Company received $199,000 from the investment less fees and debt issuance costs of $26,000 which was recorded as a debt discount.

 

In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to EMA, as a commitment fee, 137,500 shares of its common stock (the “Returnable Shares”) as well as 100,000 shares of its common stock (the “Non-Returnable Shares”), as further provided in the Note. The Returnable Shares shall be returned to the Company’s treasury if the Note is fully repaid and satisfied prior to the date, which is one hundred eighty (180) days following August 21, 2018, subject further to the terms and conditions of the Note.

 

The Note as amended on September 27, 2018, is convertible at any date after the issuance date at the noteholder’s option into shares of our common stock at a variable conversion price, equal to the lesser of (i) 70% of the lowest trading price during the previous 20 days and ending on the latest trading date prior to the date of the Note, or (ii) a 70% of the lowest trading price for our common stock during the 20 trading day period immediately prior to conversion but subject to a conversion floor price of $3.05. The floor price is subject to reset under certain conditions.

 

We have the right to prepay the Note at any time prior to 180 days following the closing date. If we pay after September 24, 2018, we must pay an additional $25,000 as a prepayment penalty.

 

The Note contains customary default events which, if triggered and not timely cured, will result in default interest and penalties. The Note also contains a right of first refusal provision with respect to future financings by us.

 

The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $113,727 in connection with the Non-returnable shares and $73,373 in connection with the initial valuation of the derivative liability related to the embedded conversion option of the Note to be amortized utilizing the effective interest method of accretion over the term of the Note.

 

The aggregate debt discount has been accreted and charged to interest expenses as a financing expense in the amount of $116,045 during the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed $225,000 in principal and $9,764 in accrued interest under the terms of the agreement and recorded interest expense of $6,805 during the three months ended December 31, 2018.

  225,000
Unamortized debt discount  (60,000)
    
Total, net of unamortized discount $165,000
    

Labrys Fund, LP – September 19, 2018 Promissory Note Funding

 

On March 23, 2018, we entered into a master convertible promissory note pursuant to which we could borrow up to $500,000.

 

On September 19, 2018 borrowed $330,000, less debt issuance costs of $20,700. The note also carries an original issue discount of 10% ($30,000). Interest under the convertible promissory note is 12% per annum, and the principal and all accrued but unpaid interest is due six months from the date of issuance.

 

The Note, as amended on September 27, 2018, is convertible at any date after the issuance date at the noteholder’s option into shares of our common stock at a variable conversion price subject to a conversion floor price of $3.05, The Conversion price equals the lesser of (1) 70% multiplied by the lowest "Trading Price" during the previous 20 Trading Day period ending on the latest complete Trading Day prior to the date of this Note and (2) 70% multiplied by the lowest "Trading Price" for the Common Stock during the 20 Trading Day period ending on the latest complete Trading Day prior to the Conversion Date. The "Trading Price" as defined by the agreement is the lesser of: (a) the lowest trade price on the OTC Pink, OTCQB, or applicable trading market (the “OTC Market”) as reported by a reliable reporting service (“Reporting Service”) designated by the Holder and (b) the lowest closing bid price on the OTC Market as reported by a Reporting Service designated by the Holder. If the note is not repaid within 180 days of issuance the floor will cease to apply.

 

The Company recorded a debt discount in the amount of $279,300 in connection with the initial valuation of the derivative liability related to the embedded conversion option of the note to be amortized utilizing the effective interest method of accretion over the term of the note.

 

The aggregate debt discount has been accreted and charged to interest expenses as a financing expense in the amount of $168,667 during the three months ended December 31, 2018.

  330,000
Unamortized debt discount  (141,167)
Total, net of unamortized discount $188,833
    
Total convertible notes, net (short-term) $353,833

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Long-Term convertible notes

On December 31, 2018, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with an otherwise unaffiliated third-party institutional investor (the “Investor”), pursuant to which the Company issued to the Investor a Senior Secured Redeemable Convertible Debenture (the “Debenture”) in the aggregate face value of $5,250,000. The note is secured by all assets of the Company. The Debenture has a maturity date two years from the issuance date and the Company has agreed to pay compounded interest on the unpaid principal balance of the Debenture at the rate equal 7.5% per annum. Interest is payable on the date the applicable principal is converted or on maturity. The interest must be paid in cash and, in certain circumstances, may be paid in shares of common stock.

The transactions described above closed on December 31, 2018. In connection with the issuance of the Debenture and pursuant to the terms of the SPA, the Company issued to the Investor 100,000 shares of common stock and a Common Stock Purchase Warrant to acquire up to 3,083,333 shares of common stock for a term of three years (the “Warrant”) on a cash-only basis at an exercise price of $2.00 per share with respect to 1,250,000 Warrant Shares, $2.50 with respect to 1,000,000 Warrant Shares, $5.00 with respect to 500,000 Warrant Shares and $7.50 with respect to 333,333 Warrant Shares. The warrants and shares issued were fair valued and a debt discount of $4,995,000 was recorded as a result of the issuance of the warrants and shares and the recognition of a beneficial conversion feature on the Debenture. The Company also paid a $5,000 due diligence fee prior to receiving the funding which was also recorded as a debt discount.

Pursuant to the terms of the SPA, the Investor agreed to tender to the Company the sum of $5,000,000, of which the Company received the full amount as of the closing.

Pursuant to the SPA, the Company agreed to sell the Debenture, the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Debenture, the Warrant and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No 333-228063), declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2018.

Prior to the maturity date, provided that no trigger event has occurred, the Company will have the right at any time upon 30 trading days’ prior written notice, in its sole and absolute discretion, to redeem all or any portion of the Debenture then outstanding by paying to the Investor an amount equal to 140% of the of the portion of the Debenture being redeemed.

The Investor may convert the Debenture into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to 95% of the mathematical average of the 5 lowest individual daily volume weighted average prices of the common stock, less $.05 per share, during the period beginning on the issuance date and ending on the maturity date subject to certain floor price restrictions. In the event certain equity conditions exist, the Company may require that the Investor convert the Debenture. In no event shall the Debenture be allowed to affect a conversion if such conversion, along with all other shares of Company common stock beneficially owned by the Investor and its affiliates would exceed 4.99% of the outstanding shares of the common stock of the Company.

  Principal $5,250,000
Unamortized debt discount  (5,250,000)
Total, net of unamortized discount  —  
    
Total convertible notes, net (long-term) $—  

On January 7, 2019, the investor converted $2,500,000 in principal and $875,000 in interest as a conversion premium, for 1,784,729 shares of the Company common stock at an effective conversion price of $1.90, due to a trigger event for the Company not filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 on or before December 31, 2018.  While the note is outstanding if the Company does not file all SEC filings when first due it is considered a triggering event which causes the conversion rate to be decreased by 10% and the interest rate to increase by 10%.

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8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Matthew Schultz- Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

The Company has a consulting agreement with Matthew Schultz, our Chief Executive Officer, for management services. In accordance with this agreement, as amended, Mr. Schultz provides services to us in exchange for $15,000 in compensation for services plus a $1,000 medical insurance stipend, each month plus a bonus of 0.5% of gross revenue. The Company has also agreed to reimburse Mr. Schultz for expenses incurred. The term of the agreement is one year and automatically renews until cancelled by either party. During the three months endingended December 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, Mr. Schultz earned $48,163$48,000 and $45,000,$48,163, respectively, in accordance with this agreement.

During the three months ending December 31, 2017, Mr. Schultz allowedyear ended September 30, 2018, the Company executed two 15% promissory notes with a total face value of $30,000 with the spouse of the CEO of our Company. Under the terms of the promissory notes the Company received $30,000 and agreed to defer $42,973 as accrued compensation.repay the note on demand. As of December 31, 2017,2018, Company owed $30,000 in principal and $3,966 in accrued interest under the terms of the agreement. The Company recorded interest expense of $1,134 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. On January 1, 2019, the Company owed Mr. Schultz $42,973 in deferred compensationsettled all remaining obligations under the notes through the payment of all outstanding principal and reimbursable expenses.interest then outstanding.

 

Zachary Bradford – President, Chief Financial Officer and Director

The Company has a consulting agreement with ZRB Holdings, Inc, an entity wholly owned by Zachary Bradford, our Chief Financial Officer and director, for management services. In accordance with this agreement, as amended, Mr. Bradford provides services to us in exchange for $15,000 in compensation for services plus a $1,000 medical insurance stipend, each month plus a bonus of 0.5% of gross revenue. The Company has also agreed to reimburse Mr. Bradford for expenses incurred. The term of the agreement is one year and automatically renews until cancelled by either party. During the three months endingended December 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, Mr. Bradford earned $48,163$48,000 and $45,000,$48,163, respectively, in accordance with this agreement.

During the year ended September 30, 2018, the Company executed eleven 15% promissory notes with a total face value of $189,690 and executed two additional 15% promissory notes with a total face value of $25,030 during the three months endingended December 31, 2017, Mr. Bradford allowed the Company to defer $48,163 as accrued compensation. As of December 31, 2017, the Company owed Mr. Bradford $65,016 in deferred compensation and reimbursable expenses.

On August 13, 2017, the Company executed a 15% promissory note with a face value of $80,0002018 with Zachary Bradford, its President and Chief Financial Officer. Under the terms of the promissory notenotes the Company received $80,000a total of $214,720 and agreed to repay the note evenly over 12 months.notes on demand. The Company recorded interest expense of $7,383 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2017, Company’s2018, Company owed $53,333$214,720 in principal and $600$2,628 in accrued interestedinterest under the terms of the agreement. On January 3, 2019, the Company settled all remaining obligations under the notes through the payment of all outstanding principal and interest then outstanding.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the Company paid Blue Chip Accounting, LLC $11,461 for accounting, tax, administrative services and reimbursement for office supplies. Blue Chip Accounting, LLC(“Blue Chip) is 50% beneficially owned by the Company’s CFO and President Zachary Bradford. Blue Chip performed all services at discounted rates and none of the charges were associated with work performed by Mr. Bradford. The services consisted of preparing and filing tax returns, bookkeeping, accounting and administrative support assistance.

Bryan Huber – Chief operations Officer and Director

On August 28, 2018, the Company has a consultingexecuted an agreement with Bryan Huber, our Chief Operations Officer, for management services.Zero Positive, LLC an entity controlled by Mr. Huber. In accordance with thisthe agreement as amended,with Zero Positive, LLC, Mr. Huber providesagreed to provide services to usthe Company in exchange for $117,000$160,000 in annual compensation for services plus a $500 medical insurance stipend and a bonus of 0.5% of gross revenue. Under the agreement Mr. Huber was also granted a one-time bonus of $50,000, payment of which will be deferred until the Company completes a qualified financing that exceeds three-million dollars or average monthly revenues of the Company exceed one-million dollars for three months. The Company has also agreed to reimburse Mr. HuberZero Positive, LLC for expenses incurred. The term of the agreement is one year and automatically renews until cancelled by either party. During the three months endingended December 31, 2017 and 2016,2018 Mr. Huber and Zero positive earned $30,913 and $26,000, respectively,$41,500 in accordance with this agreement. During the three months endingended December 31, 2017,2018, Mr. Huber allowed the Company to defer $2,451$10,000 as accrued compensation. As of December 31, 2017, theThe Company owed Mr. Huber $8,701Zero Positive $68,686 in deferred compensation and reimbursable expenses.expenses as of December 31, 2018. Deferred compensation is reported under due to related parties in the consolidated balance sheets.

 

On March 10, 2017,September 28, 2018, in connection with the Company entered into a consulting agreement executed with Adam Maher, its Senior Vice President, for managementZero Positive, LLC Company issued warrants to purchase 900,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.80 per share to Zero Positive. The warrants were valued at $2,607,096 using the Black Scholes option pricing model based upon the following assumptions: term of 10 years, risk free interest rate of 3.05%, a dividend yield of 0% and business development services. In accordance with this agreement, Mr. Maher provides services tovolatility rate of 191%. The warrants vest as follows: 300,000 vested immediately, the Company in exchange for $120,000 per year, 0.5% bonusbalance vest evenly on revenues, 2.0% on revenue from direct sales plus reimbursable expenses incurred. During the threelast day of each month over forty-two months ending Decemberbeginning August 31, 2017, $30,167 was recorded as a consulting expenses under this this agreement.2018. As of December 31, 2017, Mr. Maher was owed $11,971 in accrued compensation2018, 371,429 warrants had vested, and unreimbursed expenses in accordance with this agreement.

The Company’s linethe Company recorded an expense of business requires high skilled employees who are appropriately compensated for their specialized skills. Employment agreements range from $90,000 to $172,500 per year, and include a taxable stipend for healthcare, performance bonuses and are subject to standard payroll taxes.$124,147 during the three months ended December 31, 2018.

 

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10.

During the three months ended December 31, 2017, the Company had a consulting agreement with Bryan Huber, our Chief Operations Officer, for management services. In accordance with this agreement, as amended, Mr. Huber provided services to us in exchange for $117,000 in annual compensation for services plus a $500 per month stipend and a bonus of 0.5% of gross revenue. The Company also agreed to reimburse Mr. Huber for expenses incurred. During the three months ending December 31, 2017, Mr. Huber earned $30,913 in accordance with this agreement. As of December 31, 2018, the Company owed Mr. Huber $14,764 in deferred Compensation under the prior arrangement. All amounts owned under this agreement were paid to Mr. Huber on January 8, 2019.

Larry McNeill – Chairman of the Board of Directors

During the year ended September 30, 2018, the Company executed eight 15% promissory notes with a total face value of $163,100 and executed an additional 15% promissory note with a total face value of $50,000 during the three months ended December 31, 2018 with Larry McNeill, a Director of the Company. Under the terms of the promissory notes the Company received a total of $213,100 and agreed to repay the notes on demand. The Company recorded interest expense of $8,016 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. On December 31, 2018, the Company settled all remaining obligations under the note through the payment of all outstanding principal and interest then outstanding.

9. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Overview

The Company’s authorized capital stock consists of 100,000,000 shares of common stock and 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. As of December 31, 2017,2018, there were 33,608,89436,679,197 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding. 

Description of

Common Stock issuances during the three months ended December 31, 2018

The Company’s common stock is entitled

During the period commencing October 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, the Company received $361,800 from 14 investors pursuant to one vote per share on all matters submittedprivate placement agreements with the investors to a vote of the stockholders, including the election of directors. Except as otherwise required by law or provided in any resolution adopted by the Company’s board of directors with respect to any series of preferred stock, the holders of common stock will possess all voting power. Generally, all matters to be voted on by stockholders must be approved by a majority (or, in the case of election of directors, by a plurality) of the votes entitled to be cast by allpurchase 452,250 shares of common stock that are present in person or represented by proxy, subject to any voting rights granted to holders of any preferred stock. Holders of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock representing fifty percent (50%) of the Company’s capital stock issued, outstanding and entitledat a purchase price equal to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of the Company’s outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as a liquidation, merger or an amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation.

Subject to any preferential rights of any outstanding series of preferred stock created by the Company’s board of directors from time to time, the holders of shares$0.80 for each share of common stock will be entitled to such cash dividends as may be declared from time to time by the Company’s board of directors from funds available therefor.stock.

Subject to any preferential rights of any outstanding series of preferred stock created from time to time by the Company’s board of directors, upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of shares of common stock will be entitled to receive pro rata all assets available for distribution to such holders.

In the event of any merger or consolidation of

On September 11, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with or into another company in connection with whichRegal Consulting, LLC for investor relations services. Under this agreement the Company agreed to issue 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are converted into or exchangeableper month as compensation for services plus additional cash compensation. During the three months ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued a total of 90,000 shares of its common stock other securities or property (including cash), all holdersand incurred $166,000 in cash compensation in accordance with the agreement. Stock compensation of $240,000 was recorded as a result of the stock issued under the agreement.

On October 15, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant for services. Under this agreement the Company agreed to issue 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock will be entitledwhich vest evenly over a six-month period from the agreement date. During the three months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded stock compensation of $31,731 was recorded as a result of the stock issued under the agreement.

On October 2, 2018, an investor exercised warrants to receive the same kind and amount ofpurchase 3,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock and other securities and property (including cash). Holdersat a purchase price equal to $0.363 for each share of Common stock. The Company receive $1,089 as a result of this exercise.

The Company issued 100,000 shares in relation to a Securities purchase agreement executed on December 31, 2018. (See Note 7 for additional details.)

On December 31, 2018, the Company settled $25,000 of a promissory note (See Note 6) through the issuance of 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock have no pre-emptive rights, no conversion rightsstock. The shares were valued at 51,225 and there are no redemption provisions applicable toa $26,225 loss on settlement of debt was recorded as a result of the Company’s common stock.

Description of Preferred Stockissuance.

 

The Company’s board of directors is authorized to divide the authorized shares of the Company’s preferred stock into one or more series, each of which must be so designated as to distinguish the shares of each series of preferred stock from the shares of all other series and classes. The Company’s board of directors is authorized, within any limitations prescribed by law and the Company’s articles of incorporation, to fix and determine the designations, rights, qualifications, preferences, limitations and terms of the shares of any series of preferred stock, including, but not limited to, the following:

the rate of dividend, the time of payment of dividends, whether dividends are cumulative, and the date from which any dividends accrue;

whether shares may be redeemed, and, if so, the redemption price and the terms and conditions of redemption;

the amount payable upon shares in the event of voluntary or involuntary liquidation;

sinking fund or other provisions, if any, for the redemption or purchase of shares;

the terms and conditions on which shares may be converted, if the shares of any series are issued with the privilege of conversion;

voting powers, if any, provided that if any of the preferred stock or series thereof have voting rights, such preferred stock or series shall vote only on a share for share basis with the common stock on any matter, including, but not limited to, the election of directors, for which such preferred stock or series has such rights; and,

subject to the foregoing, such other terms, qualifications, privileges, limitations, options, restrictions, and special or relative rights and preferences, if any, of shares or such series as the board of directors may, at the time so acting, lawfully fix and determine under the laws of the State of Nevada.

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On April 15, 2015,

Common stock returned during the three months ended December 31, 2017

In connection with the issuance of the Auctus Fund, LLC Convertible Note, the Company filedissued to Auctus, as a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) with the Nevada Secretary of State. The Certificate of Amendment authorized ten million (10,000,000)commitment fee 137,500 returnable shares of preferred stock. The Company’s Board of Directors and a majority of its shareholders approved the Certificate of Amendment.

On April 15, 2015, pursuant to Article IV of our Articles of Incorporation, the Company’s Board of Directors voted to designate a class of preferred stock entitled Series A Preferred Stock, consisting of up to one million (1,000,000) shares, par value $0.001. Under the Certificate of Designation, holders of Series A Preferred Stock will be entitled to quarterly dividends on 2% of our earnings before interest, taxes and amortization. The dividends are payable in cash or common stock. The holders will also haveAs a liquidation preference on the state value of $0.02 per share plus any accumulated but unpaid dividends. The holders are further entitled to have the Company redeem their Series A Preferred Stock for three shares of common stock in the event of a change of control and they are entitled to vote together with the holdersresult of the Company’s common stockconversion of the note on all matters submittedSeptember 21, 2018, the shares were returned to shareholders at a rate of forty-five (45) votes for each share held.treasury and cancelled on December 21, 2018.

 

Common Stock issuances during the three months ended December 31, 2017

 

During the period commencing October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, the Company received $137,500 from 10 investors pursuant to private placement agreements with the investors to purchase 171,875 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.80 for each share of Common stock.

 

11.On December 13, 2017, an investor exercised warrants to purchase 27,548 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.363 for each share of Common stock. The Company receive $10,000 as a result of this exercise.

10. STOCK WARRANTS

 

The following is a summary of stock warrant activity during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and year ended September 30, 2017.2018. 

 

 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Number of Warrant Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance, September 30, 2016  13,112,100 $0.59
Warrants granted and assumed  —   $—  
Balance, September 30, 2018  8,959,299  $0.89
Warrants granted  3,113,333  $3.24
Warrants expired  —    —    —     —  
Warrants canceled  —    —    —     —  
Warrants exercised  4,500,000  0.083  (3,000)  0.36
Balance, September 30, 2017  8,612,100 $0.85
Warrants granted and assumed  —   $—  
Warrants expired  —    —  
Warrants canceled  —    —  
Warrants exercised  27,548  0.363
Balance, December 31, 2017  8,584,552 $0.85
Balance, December 31, 2018  12,099,632  $1.50

 

As of December 31, 2017,2018, the outstanding warrants have a weighted average remaining term of was 3.96 years and an intrinsic value of $10,475,457.

As of December 31, 2018, there are warrants exercisable to purchase 8,584,55212,099,632 shares of common stock in the Company.Company and 571,429 unvested warrants outstanding that cannot be exercised until vesting conditions are met. 7,661,980 of the warrants require a cash investment to exercise as follows, 50,000 required a cash investment of $0.80 per share, 4,498,647 require a cash investment of $1.50 per share, 1,250,000 require a cash investment of $2.00 per share, 1,030,000 require a cash investment of $2.50 per share, 500,000 require an investment of $5.00 per share and 333,333 require a cash investment of $7.50 per share. 4,437,652 of the outstanding warrants contain provisions allowing a cashless exercise at their respective exercise price.

Warrant activity for the three months ended December 31, 2018

On October 15, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with a consultant for services. Under this agreement the Company agreed to issue 30,000 warrants to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 for a period of five years which vest evenly over a six-month period from the agreement date. During the three months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded stock compensation of $31,650 was recorded as a result of the stock issued under the agreement. The warrants were valued using the black-Scholes valuation model.

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On December 31, 2018, in connection with a Securities purchase agreement (see note 7 for additional details) the Company issued Common Stock Purchase Warrants to acquire up to 3,083,333 shares of common stock for a term of three years on a cash-only basis at an exercise price of $2.00 per share with respect to 1,250,000 Warrant Shares, $2.50 with respect to 1,000,000 Warrant Shares, $5.00 with respect to 500,000 Warrant Shares and $7.50 with respect to 333,333 Warrant Shares.

On August 28, 2018, in connection with the Consulting agreement executed with Zero Positive, LLC. the Company issued warrants to purchase 900,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.80 per share to Zero Positive. The warrants were valued at $2,607,096 using the Black Scholes option pricing model. The warrants vest as follows: 300,000 warrants vested immediately, the balance vest evenly on the last day of each month over the forty-two months beginning August 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, 371,429 warrants had vested, and the Company recorded an expense of $124,147 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. (See Note 8 for additional details.)

The Black-Scholes model utilized the following inputs to value the warrants granted during the three months ended December 31, 2018:

Fair value assumptions – Warrants:December 31, 2018
Risk free interest rate2.46% -3.01%
Expected term (years)3-5
Expected volatility265-268%
Expected dividends0%

Warrant activity for the three months ended December 31, 2017

 

On December 13, 2017, an investor exercised warrants to purchase 27,548 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.363 for each share of Common stock. The Company receive $10,000 as a result of this exercise.

 

12.As of December 31, 2018, the Company expects to recognize $1,531,152 of stock-based compensation for the non-vested outstanding warrants over a weighted-average period of 3.08 years.

11. STOCK OPTIONS

The Company sponsors a stock-based incentive compensation plan known as the 2017 Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which was established by the Board of Directors of the Company on June 19, 2017. A total of 3,000,000 shares were initially reserved for issuance under the Plan.

The following is a summary of stock option activity during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and year ended September 30, 2017. 

  Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance, September 30, 2016  —   $
Options granted and assumed  6,902 $3.45
Options expired  —    —  
Options canceled  —    —  
Options exercised  —    —  
Balance, September 30, 2017  6,902 $3.45
Options granted and assumed  10,874 $3.05
Options expired  —    —  
Options canceled  —    —  
Options exercised  —    —  
Balance, December 31, 2017  17,776 $3.21

As of December 31, 2017,2018, there are options exercisable to purchase 17,776were 2,622,379 shares of common stock inavailable for issuance under the Company.

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plan.

The Plan allows the Company to grant incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation right, or restricted stock. The incentive stock options are exercisable for up to ten years, at an option price per share not less than the fair market value on the date the option is granted. The incentive stock options are limited to persons who are regular full-time employees of the Company at the date of the grant of the option. Non-qualified options may be granted to any person, including, but not limited to, employees, independent agents, consultants and attorneys, who the Company’s Board believes have contributed, or will contribute, to the success of the Company. Non-qualified options may be issued at option prices of less than fair market value on the date of grant and may be exercisable for up to ten years from date of grant. The option vesting schedule for options granted is determined by the Board of Directors at the time of the grant. The Plan provides for accelerated vesting of unvested options if there is a change in control, as defined in the Plan.

13.The following is a summary of stock option activity during the three months ended December 31, 2018. 

  Number of Option Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price
Balance, September 30, 2018  319,206  $1.18
Options granted  57,785  $1.68
Options expired  —     —  
Options canceled  —     —  
Options exercised  —     —  
Balance, December 31, 2018  376,991  $1.26

As of December 31, 2018, there are options exercisable to purchase 329,731 shares of common stock in the Company and 47,260 unvested options outstanding that cannot be exercised until vesting conditions are met. As of December 31, 2018, the outstanding options have a weighted average remaining term of was 2.41 years and an intrinsic value of $445,234.

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Option activity for the three months ended December 31, 2018

During the three months ended December 31, 2018, the Company issued 57,785 options to purchase shares of common stock to employees, the shares were granted at quoted market prices ranging from $1.51 to $5.90. The shares were valued at issuance using the Black Scholes model and stock compensation expense of $95,000 was recorded as a result of the issuances.

On March 10, 2018 the Company issued a total of 250,000 options to four consultants for advisory services. The options vest evenly 12 months from issuance. The options expire 24 months after issuance and require a cash investment to exercise. The options were valued at issuance using the Black Scholes model at $342,500 and amortized of the term of the agreement. During the three months ended December 31, 2018, $126,678 was been expensed as stock-based compensation.

The Black-Scholes model utilized the following inputs to value the options granted during the three months ended December 31, 2018:

Fair value assumptions – Options:December 31, 2018
Risk free interest rate2.84-2.90%
Expected term (years)3
Expected volatility266%-271%
Expected dividends0%

Option activity for the three months ended December 31, 2017

During the three months ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued 10,874 options to purchase shares of the common stock to employees, the shares were granted at quoted market prices between 2.44 and $3.45. The shares were valued at issuance using the Black Scholes model and stock compensation expense of $24,749 was recorded as a result of the issuances.

The Black-Scholes model utilized the following inputs to value the options granted during the three months ended December 31, 2017:

Fair value assumptions – Options:December 31, 2017
Risk free interest rate1.61-1.90%
Expected term (years)3
Expected volatility116%-149%
Expected dividends0%

As of December 31, 2018, the Company expects to recognize $24,296 of stock-based compensation for the non-vested outstanding options over a weighted-average period of 0.19 years.

12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Office leases

 

The Company’s corporate offices are located at 70 North Main Street, Suite 105, Bountiful, Utah 84010. The Company occupies the leased space on a month to month basis at a rate of $850 per month. Future minimum lease payments under the operating leases for the facilities as of December 31, 2017,2018, are $0.

 

CleanSpark, LLC has agreed to warranty and maintain the microgrid assets located on the FractalGrid Demonstration Facility to Camp Pendleton Marine Corp Base. In exchange, the Company has been granted the permission to locate its system on the base and the access to conduct guided tours of the FractalGrid Demonstration Facility for the Company’s potential customers. The Company expects to release the assets to USMC Camp Pendleton inOn May 15, 2018, and be relieved from its warranty obligations at the time of release.

On December 16, 2016, the Company executed an 18-montha 37-month lease agreement, which commenced on July 1, 2018 at 6365 Nancy Ridge Drive, 2nd Floor,4360 Viewridge Avenue, Suite C, San Diego, California. The Company executed a one-year lease agreement that calls for the Company to make payments of $2,375$4,057 in base rent per month through DecemberJuly 31, 2017 and $2,446 per month from January 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018.2021 subject to an annual 3% rent escalation. Future minimum lease payments under the operating leases for the facilities as of December 31, 2017,2018, are $12,230 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018.as follows:

 

Fiscal year ending September 30, 2019$36,878
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2020$50,521
Fiscal year ending September 30, 2021$43,170

Contracts and awards

The Company was awarded a $900,000 contract from Bethel-Webcor JV. Under the contract terms we will install a turn-key advanced microgrid system at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The contract is in direct support of the United States Department of Navy's communication information system (CIS) operations complex at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton that was recently awarded to the Joint-Venture. The Company plans to beginbegan on-site work for this project in February of 2018.2018 and expects to complete its scope of work in early 2019.

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14.13.   MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND VENDORS

 

For the three months ended December 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the Company had the following customers that represented more than 10% of sales.

 

  December 31, 20172018 December 31, 20162017
Bethel-Webcor JV-151.4%—  
Macerich45.9%—  
Considine Companies  —    38.1%26.0%
Jacobs/ HDR a joint ventureClearSun Solar Corp  —    46.7%36.5%
SungevityFirenze  —    10.7%
Considine Companies26.0%—  
Firenze 30.4%—  
ClearSun Solar Corp.36.5%—  

 

For the three months ended December 31, 20172018 and 2016,2017, the Companyhad no the following suppliers that represented more than 10% of direct material costs.

 

December 31, 2018December 31, 2017
CED Greentech22.9%—  
Rainwise, Inc.19.0%—  
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories37.4%—  
Inductive automation17.1%—  

14.    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Issuance of Common stock

During the period commencing January 1, 2019 through February 13, 2018, the Company issued 60,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock to Regal Consulting, LLC for investor relations services.

Warrant exercise

On January 7, 2019, a total of 1,444,170 shares of the Company’s common stock were issued in connection with the cashless exercise of 1,500,000 common stock warrants with an exercise prices of $0.083.

Issuance of Stock options to employees

During the period commencing January 1, 2019 through February 13, the Company issued 57,720 options to purchase shares of common stock to employees, the shares were granted at quoted market prices ranging from $2.05 to $2.22.

Loans from related parties

During the three months ended September 30, 2018, the Company executed two 15% promissory notes with a total face value of $30,000 with the spouse of the CEO of our Company. Under the terms of the promissory notes the Company received $30,000 and agreed to repay the note on demand. As of December 31, 2018, Company owed $30,000 in principal and $3,966 in accrued interest under the terms of the agreement. The Company recorded interest expense of $1,134 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. On January 1, 2019, the Company settled all remaining obligations under the notes through the payment of all outstanding principal and interest then outstanding.

During the year ended September 30, 2018, the Company executed eleven 15% promissory notes with a total face value of $189,690 and executed two additional 15% promissory notes with a total face value of $20,030 during the three months ended December 31, 2018 with Zachary Bradford, its President and Chief Financial Officer. Under the terms of the promissory notes the Company received a total of $214,720 and agreed to repay the notes on demand. The Company recorded interest expense of $7,383 during the three months ended December 31, 2018. As of December 31, 2018, Company owed $214,720 in principal and $2,628 in accrued interest under the terms of the agreement. On January 3, 2019, the Company settled all remaining obligations under the notes through the payment of all outstanding principal and interest then outstanding.

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15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTSConvertible note repayments

EMA Financial, LLC – August 21, 2018 Promissory Note

On January 3, 2019, the Company settled all remaining obligations under the EMA note through the payment of all outstanding principal, prepayment penalties and interest then outstanding of $225,000, $35,000 and $10,736, respectively.

In connection with the issuance of the Note, the Company issued to the Purchaser, as a commitment fee, 137,500 returnable shares of its common stock. As a result of the repayment the shares were returned to treasury and cancelled on January 8, 2019.

Labrys Fund, LP – September 19, 2018 Promissory Note

On January 3, 2019, the Company settled all remaining obligations under the Labrys Fund, LP note through the payment of all outstanding principal and interest then outstanding of $330,000 and $11,609, respectively.

Conversion of convertible debt

On January 7, 2019, pursuant to the Debenture issued on December 31, 2018 (see Note 7), the investor converted $2,500,000 in principal and $875,000 in interest as a conversion premium, for 1,784,729 shares of the Company common stock at an effective conversion price of $1.90, due to a trigger event for the Company not filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 on or before December 31, 2018.

 

During the period commencing January 1, 2018 through February 13,Repayment of Promissory Notes

Subsequent to December 31, 2018, the Company received $14,400 fromsettled 2 investors pursuantpromissory notes (See Note 6) through the repayment of outstanding principal and accrued interest totaling to private placement agreements$241,483 and $2,040, respectively.

On January 22, 2019, CleanSpark entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Pioneer Critical Power, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Pioneer”), and CleanSpark Acquisition, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of CleanSpark (“Merger Sub”).

The Merger Agreement provides that, subject to the investorsterms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with Pioneer surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of CleanSpark. At the effective time of the Merger, the issued and outstanding common shares of Pioneer will automatically be converted into the right to receive: (i) 1,750,000 of the common stock of CleanSpark, (ii) a five-year warrant to purchase 18,000500,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.80 for each share of Common stock.

On January 1, 2018, the Company issued warrants to purchase 100,000 shares ofCleanSpark common stock at an exercise price of $0.80$1.60 per share, to an advisor for business advisory services. The warrants were valued at $234,095 using the Black Scholes option pricing model based upon the following assumptions: term of 5 years, risk free interest rate of 2.01%,and (iii) a dividend yield of 0% and volatility rate of 158%. The warrants were fully earned and vested on January 1, 2018. 

On January 12, 2018, the Company executed a 58.5% promissory note with a face value of $18,400 with a financial institution. Under the terms of the promissory note the Company received $18,400 and agreed to repay the note and interest evenly over 12 months.

On January 19, 2018, the Company executed a promissory note with a face value of $24,100 with Larry McNeill, a Director of the Company. The note is due on demand and bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum.

On January 19, 2018, an investor exercised warrantsfive-year warrant to purchase 180,000500,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par valueCleanSpark common stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share. The Merger closed on January 22, 2019 with the filing of a purchase price equalCertificate of Merger in Delaware.

Support Agreements

As a condition to $0.083the Merger Agreement, on January 22, 2019, CleanSpark and Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (“Pioneer Power”), a Delaware corporation and sole shareholder of Pioneer prior to the Merger, entered into a Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement whereby Pioneer Power agreed, among other things, to not compete with the Company or solicit employees or customers of the Company for each sharea period of Common stock. Thefour years.

As another condition to the Merger Agreement, on January 22, 2019, CleanSpark, the Company receive $14,940and Pioneer Power entered into an Indemnity Agreement, whereby Pioneer Power agreed to indemnify CleanSpark for any claims made by Myers Power Products, Inc. in the case titled Myers Power Products, Inc. v. Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc., Pioneer Custom Electrical Products, Corp., et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC606546 (“Myers Power Case”) as they may relate to Pioneer or CleanSpark post-closing of the Merger Agreement.

Finally, as another condition to the Merger Agreement, on January 22, 2019, CleanSpark and Pioneer Power entered into a resultContract Manufacturing Agreement, whereby Pioneer Power shall exclusively manufacture parallel switchgears, automatic transfer switches and related control and circuit protective equipment for CleanSpark for a period of this exercise.eighteen months.

Termination of agreement

As previously disclosed, on May 2, 2018, CleanSpark, Inc. entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Pioneer Custom Electric Products Corp. (the “Seller”). By amendment, the closing of the transactions was contemplated by the Purchase Agreement to occur prior to December 31, 2018.

On December 27, 2018, the parties to the Purchase Agreement entered into a letter amendment (the “Amendment”) to extend the Termination Date of the Purchase Agreement from December 31, 2018 until on or before January 16, 2019 (the “Extension”).

 

On January 19, 2018, an investor exercised warrants22, 2019, the parties to purchase 15,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.363 for each share of Common stock. The Company receive $5,445 as a result of this exercise.

On January 29, 2018, an investor exercised warrants to purchase 4,500 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par value common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.363 for each share of Common stock. The Company receive $1,634 as a result of this exercise.

On January 29, 2018, the CompanyPurchase Agreement executed a promissory note with a face valueTermination of $60,000 with Zachary Bradford, its PresidentAsset Purchase Agreement and Chief Financial Officer. The note is due on demand and bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum.

On February 7, 2018, we issued 387,475 shares of common stock an investor formutually terminate the cashless exercise of 456,000 warrants.

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Item 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.   These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions.  We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions.  Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain.  Factors which could have a material adverse affect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, competition, and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.  We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Further information concerning our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the SEC.

 

Company Overview

 

We are in the business of acquiring, licensingproviding advanced energy software and marketing patentscontrol technology that enables a plug-and-play enterprise solution to modern energy challenges. Our services consist of intelligent energy monitoring and technologycontrols, microgrid design and engineering, microgrid consulting services, and turn-key microgrid implementation services. Our software allows energy users to create sustainable energy for our energy customers.obtain resiliency and economic optimization. Our missionsoftware is uniquely capable of enabling a microgrid to lead a revolution in transforming global energy into a clean, affordable,be scaled to the user's specific needs and sustainable infrastructure that promotes socio-economic upliftment.can be widely implemented across commercial, industrial, military and municipal deployment.

 

In 2016, we entered into an asset purchase agreement and amendment theretoWe refer to the operations surrounding the above plug-and-play energy solution as our Distributed Energy Management Business (the “Purchase Agreement”“DER Business”), and acquired substantially all of the. The main assets of CleanSpark Holdings, LLC. As a resultour DER Business include our propriety software systems (“Systems”) and also our engineering and methodology trade secrets. The Distributed Energy Systems and microgrids that utilize our Systems are capable of the Purchase Agreement and the acquisition of the assets, we have taken over the CleanSpark business as another opportunity in the energy sector, along with our existing Gasifier business. We believe that that synergies created from these businesses will strengthen our overall capacity to obtain financing, increase our customer base, open new distribution channels and increase our competitive strength in the energy market, all to the ultimate benefit of our shareholders.

Integral to CleanSpark’s business is the Flex Power System (the “System”), which we acquired in the acquisition of the assets. The System providesproviding secure, sustainable energy with significant cost savings for itsour energy customers. The SystemSystems allow customers to design, engineer, construct and then efficiently manage renewable energy generation, storage and consumption.

Integral to our Distributed Energy Business is our mPulse and mVSO software platforms (the “Platforms”). When the Platforms are implemented on a customer’s power system they are able to control the distributed energy resources on site to provide secure, sustainable energy often at significant cost savings for our energy customers. The Platforms allows customers to efficiently manage renewable energy generation, other distributed energy generation technologies including waste to energy generation assets, energy storage systems,assets, and consumption.energy consumption assets. By having autonomous control over the distributed facets of energy usage and energy storage, customers are able to reduce their dependency on utilities, thereby keeping energy costs relatively constant over time. The overall aim is to transform energy consumers into energy producers by supplying power that anticipates their routine instead of interrupting it.

 

Integral to our existing business is the Gasifier. Our technology converts any organic material into SynGas. SynGas can be used as clean, renewable, environmentally friendly, warming fuel for power plants, motor vehicles, and as feedstock for the generation of DME (Di-Methyl Ether).Switchgear Acquisition

 

As previously disclosed, we planan energy technology company, part of our business model is to continueassess our technologies, product offerings and business direction and determine whether any strategic acquisitions would benefit us. In line with our focus, on January 22, 2019 we have acquiredthe outstanding capital stock of Pioneer Critical Power, Inc., a Delaware corporation, which we have since renamed and redomiciled to the State of Nevada and changd the name to CleanSpark side of the business in 2018, as opposed to expending significant efforts on the Gasifier side of the business. We plan to continue our efforts to better our technology, service existing customers and market our System to prospective clients. We feel that this focus would provide the best opportunity for our shareholders.Critical Power Systems Inc.

 

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As consideration for the transaction, we issued to Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (“Pioneer Power”) a total of 1,750,000 shares of our common stock, a 5-year warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.60 per share and a 5-year warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.00 per share.

The parties also signed additional agreements in connection with the transaction, as previously disclosed in our SEC filings, mainly requiring Pioneer Power to indemnify us in certain circumstances and restricting Pioneer Power from engaging in a competing business.

We also signed a Contract Manufacturing Agreement, whereby Pioneer Power shall exclusively manufacture parallel switchgears, automatic transfer switches and related control and circuit protective equipment for us, for a period of eighteen months.

We plan to utilize the new intellectual property we gained from the acquisition and the manufacturing agreement in place to enter into the switchgear equipment sales industry. We acquired executed contracts and purchase orders, which we expect will result in significant gross sales during early 2019, as well as hired personnel to operate this new line of business.

As a result of this transaction, the parties terminated a contemplated asset purchase arrangement previously disclosed in our SEC filings.

Results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 and 20162017

 

Revenues

 

We earned revenues of $18,080$262,907 during the three months ending December 31, 2017,2018, as compared with $83,884$18,080 in revenues for the same period ended 2016.The decrease was mainly a result of decreased engineering and design revenues in the three months ending December 31, 2017 as compared to the same period ending December 31, 2016.

2017.

 

Most of our revenue for the three months ended December 31, 20172018 was in the form of design, incomeengineering and residential grid workconstruction revenue from the CleanSpark side of our business. This income wasis the result of a contractcontracts to perform engineering designsdesign and construction services for adistributed energy and microgrid layout. While we benefit from the revenues generated from this type of service, wesystems. We hope to generate more significant revenue from customers that hire us to construct, operatethrough the sale and maintainlicensing of our System. We hope to have more news on these effortsSoftware platforms in future reports.the future. However, because we only just acquired CleanSpark and given the contractual contingencies with CleanSpark’s customers and its early stage of operation, we are unable to estimate with any degree of certainty the amount of future revenues, if any, from existing or future software contracts. Also, we do not anticipate earning significant revenues from our Gasifier business until such time that we have fully developed our technology and are able to market our products.

Gross Profit

 

Our cost of revenues were $223,326 for the three months ended December 31, 2018, resulting in gross profit of $39,581, as compared with cost of revenues of $6,468 for the three months ended December 31, 2017, resulting in gross profit of $11,612, as compared with cost of revenues of $17,974 for the same period ended 2016 resulting in gross profits of $65,910. $11,612.

Our cost of revenues in 2017 for the three months ended December 31, 2018was mainly the result of materials, subcontractors and direct labor expense.

BecauseMaterial expenses increased to $18,658 for the three months ended December 31, 2018, from $730 for the same period ended 2017. Our materials expense for the three months ended December 31,2018 and 2017 consisted mainly of the naturecost of our business, we do not anticipate any stability in margins becausesolar panels and energy storage and related components.

Direct labor increased to $53,716 for the salethree months ended December 31, 2018, from $2,858 for the same period ended 2017. Our direct labor expenses for the three months ended December 31,2018 and 2017 consisted mainly of our productsallocated payroll costs of employees and services is expectedconsultants.

Subcontractor expenses increased to vary with our existing$147,271 for the three months ended December 31, 2018, from $2,880 for the same period ended 2017. Our subcontractor expenses for the three months ended December 31,2018 and future contract customers.2017 consisted mainly of fees charged by subcontractors for installation of solar panels and energy storage.

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Operating Expenses

 

We had operating expenses of $1,779,490 for the three months ended December 31, 2018, as compared with $1,051,996 for the three months ended December 31, 2017, as compared with $845,7352017.

Professional fees increased to $1,016,007 for the three months ended December 31, 2016.

Professional2018, from $155,001 for the same period ended December 31, 2017. Our professional fees decreased to $155,001expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017, from $289,344 for the same period ended December 31, 2016.2018 consisted mainly of officer consulting fees of $137,500, consulting fees of $180,620, and audit and review fees of $61,584 and stock-based compensation of $554,206. Our professional fees expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017 consisted mainly of officer consulting fees of $90,000, sales consulting fees of $30,004, and audit and review fees of $15,000.

Professional fees increased in 2018 mainly as a result of increased stock-based compensation and other consulting related to increased business development efforts and audit and legal fees in connection with our SEC reporting obligations.

Payroll expenses decreased to $160,351 for the three months ended December 31, 2018, from $258,198 for the same period ended 2017. Our professional feespayroll expenses for the three months ended December 31, 20162018 consisted mainly of $90,000 for officer consulting fees, $54,885 for consulting on our software, $41,518 insalary and wages expense of $86,601 and employee stock-based fees for consulting, sales feescompensation of $23,680, internal management consulting fees of $21,920, audit and review fees of $20,115 and investor relations fees of $19,500.

Payroll expenses increased to $258,198 for the three months ended December 31, 2017, from $0 for the same period ended December 31, 2016.$73,750. Our payroll expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017 consisted mainly of gross payroll for CleanSpark, LLCsalary and wages expense of $172,500$233,449 and stock basedemployee stock-based compensation to employees of $24,748.$24,749.

General and administrative fees increased to $75,942$96,989 for the three months ended December 31, 2017,2018, from $67,625$75,942 for the same period ended 2017. Our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2016.2018 consisted mainly of travel expenses of $4,278, rent expenses of $19,404, insurance expenses of $14,757, dues and subscriptions of $38,451 and office expense of $5,428. Our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017 consisted mainly of travel expenses of $13,425, rent expenses of $15,729, insurance expenses of $21,657, travel expenses of $13,424, lease$18,258, dues and storage expenses of $12,328 and software subscriptions of $8,900.$14,238and office expense of $3,803.

Product development expense increased to $348,660 for the three months ended December 31, 2018, from $344,871 for the same period ended 2017. Our general and administrativeproduct development expenses for the three months ended December 31, 20162018 and 2017 consisted mainly of $17,628 in travel and entertainment expenses, $9,452 in utilities, $6,537 in rent, $6,068 in insurance, $5,150 in training and seminars and $4,303 in office expenses.amortization of capitalized software.

Depreciation and amortization expense increaseddecreased to $560,540 $157,483for the three months ended December 31, 2017,2018, from $488,758$215,669 for the same period ended December 31, 2016.

2017.

We expect that our operating expenses will increase in future quarters as we further implement our business plan. IfAs we obtain deploymentexecute on customer contracts for our System, we willmay be required to hire and compensate additional personnel and support increased operations.operational costs.

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Other Expenses

 

Other expenses increased to $16,131$543,642 for the three months ended December 31, 2017,2018, from $12,817$16,131 for the same period ended December 31, 2016.2017. Our other expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2018 consisted mainly of loss on settlement of debts of $26,225, and interest expense of $517,417. Our other expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017 consisted of interest expense. Our other expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 consisted of a loss on the disposal of assets.$16,131.

 

Net Loss

 

We recorded a net loss of $1,056,515$2,283,551 for the three months ended December 31, 2017,2018, as compared with a net loss of $792,642$1,056,515 for the same period ended December 31, 2016.2017.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of December 31, 2017,2018, we had total current assets of $129,357,$4,798,220, consisting of cash, accounts receivable, current deposits and prepaid expenses and other current assets, and total assets in the amount of $20,244,886.$21,441,309. Our total current liabilities as of December 31, 20172018 were $487,641.$1,610,465. We had a working capital deficit of $358,284$3,187,755 as of December 31, 2017.2018.

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Operating activities used $384,864$666,444 in cash for the three months ended December 31, 2017,2018, as compared with $279,663$384,864 for the same period ended December 31, 2016.2017. Our net loss of $2,283,551 was the main component of our negative operating cash flow for the three months ended December 31, 2018, offset mainly by loss on settlement of debt of $26,225, depreciation and amortization of $157,483, amortization of capitalized software of $348,660, amortization of debt discounts of $466,341 and stock based compensation of $627,955. Our net loss of $1,056,515 was the main component of our negative operating cash flow for the three months ended December 31, 2017, offset mainly by depreciation and amortization of $560,540. Our net loss of $792,642 was the main component of our negative operating cash flow for the three months ended December 31, 2016, offset mainly by depreciation and$215,669, amortization of $488,758.capitalized software of $344,871 and stock based compensation of $24,749.

Cash flows used by investing activities during the three months ended December 31, 20172018 was $17,640,$120,700, as compared with $17,213$17,640 for the same period ended December 31, 2016.2017. Our investment in the capitalized software of $117,772 and purchase of fixed assets of $2,928 were the main components of our Flexpower systemnegative investing cash flow for the three months ended December 31, 2018. Our investment in the capitalized software of $12,550, investment in intangible assets of $2,907 and purchase of fixed assets of $2,183 was the main component of our negative investing cash flow for the three months ended December 31, 2017. Our investment in our Flexpower system of $17,643 and our purchase of intangible assets of $19,387 were the main components for our negative investing cash flow for the same period ended 2016, offset by the sale of fixed assets of $32,634.

Cash flows provided by financing activities during the three months ended December 31, 20172018 amounted to $387,288,$4,997,095, as compared with $65,739$387,288 for the same periodthree months ended December 31, 2016.2017. Our positive cash flows from financing activities for the year ended September 30,December 31, 2018 consisted of $361,801 in proceeds from the sale of common stock, $4,995,000 in net proceeds from convertible notes and $75,030 from related party debts off-set by repayments of $222,725 on promissory notes and repayments of $213,100 on related party debts. Our positive cash flows from financing activities for the three months ended December 31, 2017 consisted mainly of proceeds from long term loans of $150,000, the sale of stock of $137,500 and short term notes of $125,000. The notes are summarized in Notes 8 to our financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We also issued additional notes subsequent to the reporting period, which are summarized in Note 15 to our financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our positive cash flows from financing activities for the three months ended September 30, 2016 consisted of $68,000 in proceeds from our private offering of securities$125,000 offset by $2,261 in paymentsrepayments of $15,212 on short-term loans.promissory notes and repayments of $20,000 on related party debts.

Despite the efforts we have made to raise money and to settle debt, based upon our current financial condition, we do not have sufficient cash to operate our business at the current level for the next twelve months. We intend to fund operations through increased sales and debt and/or equity financing arrangements, which may be insufficient to fund expenditures or other cash requirements. We plan to seek additional financing in a private equity offering to secure funding for operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising additional funding. If we are not able to secure additional funding, the implementation of our business plan will be impaired. There can be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of December 31, 2017,2018, there were no off balanceoff-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, "Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting," which modifies the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to nonemployees to largely align it with the accounting for share-based payment awards issued to employees. ASU 2018-07 is effective for us for annual periods beginning October 1, 2019. We do not expect the adoption of the standard will impact our financial position or results of operations.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract," which allows for the capitalization of certain implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. ASU 2018-15 allows for either retrospective adoption or prospective adoption to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. ASU 2018-15 is effective for us for annual periods beginning January 1, 2020. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new standard will have on our financial position and results of operations.

The Company has evaluated all other recent accounting pronouncements, and believes that none of them will have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. We have incurred cumulative net losses of $20,989,881 since our inception and require capital for our contemplated operational and marketing activities to take place. Our ability to raise additional capital through future issuances of common stock is unknown. The obtainment of additional financing, the successful development of our contemplated plan of operations, and our transition, ultimately, to the attainment of profitable operations are necessary for us to continue operations. The ability to successfully resolve these factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these aforementioned uncertainties.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

We do not expect the adoption of any recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.

Critical Accounting Policies

 

In December 2001, the SEC requested that all registrants list their most “critical accounting polices” in the Management Discussion and Analysis. The SEC indicated that a “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.

 

Our accounting policies are discussed in detail in the footnotes to our financial statements included in thethis Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017,2018, however we consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to revenue recognition, long-lived assets, accounts receivable, fair value of financial instruments, cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, warranty liability and stock-based compensation, non-employee stock based compensationcompensation.

 

Item 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

Item 4.     Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of December 31, 2017.2018. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2017,2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to the presence of material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.

 

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management has identified the following material weaknesses which have caused management to conclude that, as of December 31, 2017,2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective: (i) inadequate segregation of duties and effective risk assessment; and (ii) insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to the requirements and application of both US GAAP and SEC guidelines.

 

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Remediation Plan to Address the Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our company plans to take steps to enhance and improve the design of our internal controls over financial reporting. During the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, we have not been able to remediate the material weaknesses identified above. To remediate such weaknesses, we plan to implement the following changes during our fiscal year ending September 30, 2018:2019: (i) appoint additional qualified personnel to address inadequate segregation of duties and ineffective risk management; and (ii) adopt sufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting. The remediation efforts set out are largely dependent upon our securing additional financing to cover the costs of implementing the changes required. If we are unsuccessful in securing such funds, remediation efforts may be adversely affected in a material manner.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended December 31, 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings

 

We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding. We are not aware of any pending legal proceeding to which any of our officers, directors, or any beneficial holders of 5% or more of our voting securities are adverse to us or have a material interest adverse to us.

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

 

See risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 16, 2018.

 

Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

The information set forth below relates to our issuances of securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 during the reporting period which were not previously included in a an Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

On August 28, 2018, in connection with the Consulting agreement executed with Zero Positive, LLC, we issued warrants to purchase 900,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.80 per share to Zero Positive.

During the period commencing October 1, 20172018 through December 31, 2017,2018, we received $137,500$361,800 from 1014 investors pursuant to private placement agreements with the investors to purchase 171,875452,250 shares of our common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.80 per share.for each share of common stock.

 

On September 11, 2018, we entered into an agreement with Regal Consulting, LLC for investor relations services. Under this agreement we agreed to issue 30,000 shares of our common stock per month as compensation for services plus additional cash compensation. During the three months ended December 13, 2017,31, 2018, we issued a total of 90,000 shares of our common stock in accordance with the agreement.

On October 15, 2018, we entered into an agreement with a consultant for services. Under this agreement the Company agreed to issue 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock which vest evenly over a six-month period from the agreement date. We also agreed to issue 30,000 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 for a period of five years which vest evenly over a six-month period from the agreement date.

On October 2, 2018, an investor exercised warrants to purchase 27,5483,000 shares of the Company’s $0.001 par valueour common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.363 for each share of Common stock. The Company receive $10,000We received $1,089 as a result of this exercise.

We issued 100,000 shares in relation to a Securities purchase agreement executed on December 31, 2018.

On December 31, 2018, we settled $25,000 of a promissory note through the issuance of 25,000 shares of our common stock.

On December 31, 2018, in connection with a Securities purchase agreement, we issued Common Stock Purchase Warrants to acquire up to 3,083,333 shares of common stock for a term of three years on a cash-only basis at an exercise price of $2.00 per share with respect to 1,250,000 Warrant Shares, $2.50 with respect to 1,000,000 Warrant Shares, $5.00 with respect to 500,000 Warrant Shares and $7.50 with respect to 333,333 Warrant Shares.

 

During the period commencing January 1, 20182019 through February 13, 2018, we received $14,400 from 2 investors pursuant to private placement agreements with the investors to purchase 18,000issued 60,000 shares of our common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.80 per share.

On January 1, 2018, we issued warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.80 per share to an advisorRegal Consulting, LLC for business advisoryinvestor relations services.

 

On January 19, 2018, an investor exercised warrants to purchase 180,0007, 2019, a total of 1,444,170 shares of our common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.083 per share. We received $14,940 as a result of this exercise.

On January 19, 2018, an investor exercised warrants to purchase 15,000 shares of our common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.363 per share. We received $5,445 as a result of this exercise.

On January 29, 2018, an investor exercised warrants to purchase 4,500 shares of our common stock at a purchase price equal to $0.363 per share. We received $1,634 as a result of this exercise.

On February 7, 2018, wewere issued 387,475 shares of common stock an investor forin connection with the cashless exercise of 456,000 warrants.1,500,000 common stock warrants with an exercise prices of $0.083.

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During the period commencing January 1, 2019 through February 13, we issued 57,720 options to purchase shares of the common stock to employees, the shares were granted at quoted market prices ranging from $2.05 to $2.22.

On January 7, 2019, pursuant to the Debenture issued on December 31, 2018 (see Note 7), the investor converted $2,500,000 in principal and $875,000 in interest as a conversion premium, for 1,784,729 shares of the Company common stock at an effective conversion price of $1.90, due to a trigger event for the Company not filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 on or before December 31, 2018.

These securities were issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 promulgated thereunder. The holders represented their intention to acquire the securities for investment only and not with a view towards distribution. The investors were given adequate information about us to make an informed investment decision. We did not engage in any general solicitation or advertising. We directed our transfer agent to issue the stock certificates with the appropriate restrictive legend affixed to the restricted stock.

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Item 3.     Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.     Other Information

 

None

 

Item 6.      Exhibits

 

Exhibit NumberDescription of Exhibit
10.1Amended Employment Agreement for S. Matthew Schultz dated February 8, 2019
10.2Amended Employment Agreement for Zachary Bradford dated February 8, 2019
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101**The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 20172018 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
**Provided herewith 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date:February 14, 20182019
  
 

By:/s/ S. Matthew Schultz

S. Matthew Schultz

Title:    Chief Executive Officer

  
Date:February 14, 20182019
  
 

By:/s/Zachary K. Bradford

Zachary K Bradford

Title:    Chief Financial Officer

 

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