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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019

 

OR

 

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

 

For the transition period from __________ to __________.

 

Commission file number 001-31972

 

TELKONET, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Utah87-0627421
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
  
20800 Swenson Drive, Suite 175, Waukesha, WI53186
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

 

(414) 302-2299

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
NoneNoneNone

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act 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.days Yesx 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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yesx 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. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated fileroAccelerated filero
Non-accelerated filero (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)xSmaller reporting companyx
Emerging growth companyo 

 

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.o

 

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

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, as of July 31, 2018April 30, 2019 is 133,989,919.135,085,519.

 

 

TELKONET, INC.

FORM 10-Q for the SixThree Months Ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019

 

Index

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION3
  
Item 1. Financial Statements3
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited):

June 30, 2018

3
March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017

2018
3
  

Condensed Consolidated StatementsStatement of Operations (Unaudited):

4
Three and Six Months Ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017

4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited):

5

January 1, 20182019 through June 30, 2018March 31, 2019

5
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited):

Six

7
Three Months Ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017

6
  
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)89
  
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations1922
  
Item 4. Controls and Procedures2628
  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION2730
  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings2730
  
Item 1A. Risk Factors2730
  
Item 6. Exhibits2730

 

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 June 30,
2018
  December 31,
2017
  

March 31,

2019

 

December 31,

2018

 
ASSETS                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents $6,316,887  $8,385,595  $3,745,998  $4,678,891 
Restricted cash on deposit  10,000   810,000 
Accounts receivable, net  1,983,427   1,610,286   2,546,293   1,081,291 
Inventories  982,568   1,259,536   1,613,960   1,790,919 
Contract assets  353,684      446,662   314,749 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  596,104   143,566 
Prepaid expenses  562,366   577,386 
Income taxes receivable  17,300   17,300   25,334   19,695 
Total current assets  10,259,970   12,226,283   8,940,613   8,462,931 
                
Property and equipment, net  278,120   304,170   232,659   247,289 
                
Other assets:                
Deposits  17,130   17,130   17,130   17,130 
Operating lease right of use assets  1,005,587    
Total other assets  17,130   17,130   1,022,717   17,130 
                
Total Assets $10,555,220  $12,547,583  $10,195,989  $8,727,350 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable $960,210  $978,207  $870,650  $408,045 
Accrued liabilities and expenses  734,780   668,814 
Accrued liabilities  843,738   656,611 
Line of credit     682,211   907,241   121,474 
Contract liabilities - current  841,190    
Deferred revenues - current     292,106 
Customer deposits     124,380 
Contract liabilities – current  908,743   1,070,502 
Operating lease liabilities – current  220,037    
Total current liabilities  2,536,180   2,745,718   3,750,409   2,256,632 
                
Long-term liabilities:                
Contract liabilities – long term  205,820      154,533   162,121 
Deferred revenues - long term     219,960 
Deferred lease liability - long term  61,841   48,839 
Operating lease liabilities – long term  862,114    
Deferred lease liability – long term     71,877 
Total long-term liabilities  267,661   268,799   1,016,647   233,998 
Total liabilities $4,767,056  $2,490,630 
                
Commitments and contingencies                
        
Stockholders’ Equity                
Series A, par value $.001 per share; 215 shares issued, 185 shares outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, preference in liquidation of $1,562,848 and $1,526,141 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively  1,340,566   1,340,566 
Series B, par value $.001 per share; 538 shares issued, 52 shares outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, preference in liquidation of $424,583 and $414,258 as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively  362,059   362,059 
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 190,000,000 shares authorized; 133,989,919 and 133,695,111 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively  133,989   133,695 
Series A, par value $.001 per share; 215 shares issued, 185 shares outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, preference in liquidation of $1,618,421 and $1,600,168 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively  1,340,566   1,340,566 
Series B, par value $.001 per share; 538 shares issued, 52 shares outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, preference in liquidation of $440,216 and $435,081 as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively  362,059   362,059 
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 190,000,000 shares authorized; 135,085,519 and 134,793,211 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively  135,086   134,792 
Additional paid-in-capital  127,460,169   127,421,402   127,608,232   127,570,709 
Accumulated deficit  (121,545,404)  (119,724,656)  (124,017,010)  (123,171,406)
Total stockholders’ equity  7,751,379   9,533,066   5,428,933   6,236,720 
                
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $10,555,220  $12,547,583  $10,195,989  $8,727,350 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
Revenues, net:                
Product $2,820,805  $2,013,922  $4,324,463  $3,824,307 
Recurring  153,357   110,201   254,895   213,043 
Total Net Revenue  2,974,162   2,124,123   4,579,358   4,037,350 
                 
Cost of Sales:                
Product  1,376,729   1,065,914   2,370,966   2,073,959 
Recurring  66,482   32,627   126,479   62,645 
Total Cost of Sales  1,443,211   1,098,541   2,497,445   2,136,604 
                 
Gross Profit  1,530,951   1,025,582   2,081,913   1,900,746 
                 
Operating Expenses:                
Research and development  431,856   444,557   870,636   823,013 
Selling, general and administrative  1,291,103   1,438,069   2,568,006   3,207,762 
Depreciation and amortization  16,628   9,880   33,543   19,789 
Total Operating Expenses  1,739,587   1,892,506   3,472,185   4,050,564 
                 
Operating Loss  (208,636)  (866,924)  (1,390,272)  (2,149,818)
                 
Other Income (Expenses):                
Interest income (expense), net  4,054   4,428   1,524   (5,925)
Total Other Income (Expense)  4,054   4,428   1,524   (5,925)
                 
Loss from Continuing Operations before Provision for Income Taxes  (204,582)  (862,496)  (1,388,748)  (2,155,743)
                 
Provision for Income Taxes  2,000   6,910   2,000   7,901 
Net loss from continuing operations  (206,582)  (869,406)  (1,390,748)  (2,163,644)
Discontinued Operations:                
Gain from sale of discontinued operations (net of tax)           6,384,871 
Income from discontinued operations (net of tax)     18,855      590,657 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $(206,582) $(850,551) $(1,390,748) $4,811,884 
                 
Net income (loss) per common share:                
Basic - continuing operations $(0.00) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.02)
Basic - discontinued operations $  $0.00  $  $0.05 
Basic – net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $(0.00) $(0.01) $(0.01) $0.04 
                 
Diluted - continuing operations $(0.00) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.02)
Diluted - discontinued operations $  $0.00  $  $0.05 
Diluted – net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $(0.00) $(0.01) $(0.01) $0.04 
                 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – basic  133,989,919   133,015,191   133,843,329   132,894,833 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding –diluted  133,739,919   133,015,191   133,961,689   133,490,201 
  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2019  2018 
Revenues, net:        
Product $2,586,669  $1,503,658 
Recurring  176,533   101,538 
Total Net Revenue  2,763,202   1,605,196 
         
Cost of Sales:        
Product  1,690,598   994,237 
Recurring  86,042   59,997 
Total Cost of Sales  1,776,640   1,054,234 
         
Gross Profit  986,562   550,962 
         
Operating Expenses:        
Research and development  486,626   438,780 
Selling, general and administrative  1,323,049   1,276,903 
Depreciation and amortization  16,931   16,915 
Total Operating Expenses  1,826,606   1,732,598 
         
Operating Loss  (840,044)  (1,181,636)
         
Other (Expenses) Income:        
Interest (expense), net  (5,560)  (2,530)
Total Other (Expenses)  (5,560)  (2,530)
         
Loss before Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes  (845,604)  (1,184,166)
         
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes      
Net loss attributable to common stockholders $(845,604) $(1,184,166)
         
Net loss per common share:        
Basic – net loss attributable to common stockholders $(0.01) $(0.01)
         
Diluted – net loss attributable to common stockholders $(0.01) $(0.01)
         
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – basic  134,793,211   133,695,111 
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – diluted  134,793,211   133,695,111 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

THREE MONTHS FROM JANUARY 1, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2018

  Series A Preferred Stock  Series A Preferred Stock  Series B
Preferred
Stock
  Series B
Preferred
Stock
  Common  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance at December 31, 2017  185  $1,340,566   52  $362,059   133,695,111  $133,695  $127,421,402  $(119,724,656) $9,533,066 
                                     
January 1, 2018, Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle related to ASC 606, net of tax                       (430,000)  (430,000)
                                     
Shares issued to directors              294,808   294   35,706      36,000 
                                     
Stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options                    1,531      1,531 
                                     
Net loss                       (1,184,166)  (1,184,166)
                                     
Balance at March 31, 2018  185  $1,340,566   52  $362,059   133,989,919  $133,989  $127,458,639  $(121,338,822) $7,956,431 

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

SIXTHREE MONTHS FROM JANUARY 1, 20182019 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018MARCH 31, 2019

 

  Series A Preferred Stock  Series A Preferred Stock  Series B
Preferred
Stock
  Series B
Preferred
Stock
  Common  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance at December 31, 2017  185  $1,340,566   52  $362,059   133,695,111  $133,695  $127,421,402  $(119,724,656) $9,533,066 
                                     
January 1, 2018, Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle related to ASC 606, net of tax                       (430,000)  (430,000)
                                     
Shares issued to directors              294,808   294   35,706      36,000 
                                     
Stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options                    3,061      3,061 
                                     
Net loss                       (1,390,748)  (1,390,748)
                                     
Balance at June 30, 2018  185  $1,340,566   52  $362,059   133,989,919  $133,989  $127,460,169  $(121,545,404) $7,751,379 
  Series A Preferred Stock  Series A Preferred Stock  Series B
Preferred
Stock
  Series B
Preferred
Stock
  Common  Common
Stock
  Additional
Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total
Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Equity 
Balance at December 31, 2018  185  $1,340,566   52  $362,059   134,793,211  $134,792  $127,570,709  $(123,171,406) $6,236,720 
                                     
Shares issued to directors              292,308   294   35,708      36,002 
                                     
Stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options                    1,815      1,815 
                                     
Net loss attributable to common stockholders                       (845,604)  (845,604)
                                     
Balance at March 31, 2019  185  $1,340,566   52  $362,059   135,085,519  $135,086  $127,608,232  $(124,017,010) $5,428,933 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

  For the Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2018  2017 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:        
Net income (loss) $(1,390,748) $4,811,884 
Less: Net income from discontinued operations     (590,657)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations     (6,384,871)
Net loss from continuing operations  (1,390,748)  (2,163,644)
         
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) from continuing operations to cash used in operating activities of continuing operations:        
Stock-based compensation expense  3,061   318,202 
Shares issued to directors as compensation  36,000   72,000 
Depreciation  33,543   19,789 
Provision for doubtful accounts, net of recoveries  (75)  72,396 
         
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (373,066)  (140,141)
Inventories  276,968   74,559 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (452,538)  (182,864)
Deposits and other long term assets     (17,130)
Accounts payable  (17,997)  (97,175)
Accrued liabilities and expenses  65,966   (76,498)
Contract liability  268,010    
Deferred revenue  (512,066)  144,608 
Related party payable     (97,127)
Customer deposits  (124,380)  159,975 
Contract assets  (4,684)   
Income tax payable     139,884 
Deferred lease liability  13,002   3,098 
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities of Continuing Operations  (2,179,004)  (1,770,068)
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities of Discontinued Operations     517,242 
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities  (2,179,004)  (1,252,826)
         
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:        
Purchase of property and equipment  (7,493)  (12,011)
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiary     11,805,220 
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities of Continuing Operations  (7,493)  11,793,209 
         
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:        
Net payments on line of credit  (682,211)  (1,062,129)
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities of Continuing Operations  (682,211)  (1,062,129)
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (2,868,708)  9,478,254 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period  9,195,595   791,858 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period $6,326,887  $10,270,112 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  2018  2017 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:        
         
Cash transactions:        
Cash paid during the period for interest $5,326  $11,173 
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds     8,151 
  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2019  2018 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:        
Net loss $(845,604) $(1,184,166)
         
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:        
Stock-based compensation expense  1,815   1,531 
Stock issued to directors as compensation  36,002   36,000 
Depreciation and amortization  16,931   16,915 
Provision for doubtful accounts, net of recoveries  (26,317)  (3,356)
Reserve for inventory obsolescence  171,901   54,100 
Noncash operating lease expense  59,476    
         
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (1,438,685)  329,367 
Inventories  5,061   361,948 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  15,020   (219,316)
Accounts payable  462,605   (283,485)
Accrued liabilities and expenses  187,127   (67,554)
Contract liability  (169,347)  255,170 
Contract assets  (131,913)  (295,479)
Operating lease liability  (54,788)   
Income taxes receivable  (5,641)   
Deferred lease liability     6,441 
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities  (1,716,357)  (991,884)
         
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:        
Purchase of property and equipment  (2,302)  (7,493)
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiary      
Net Cash Used In By Investing Activities  (2,302)  (7,493)
         
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:        
Proceeds from line of credit  2,339,000   220,610 
Payments on line of credit  (1,553,234)  (279,969)
Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities  785,766   (59,359)
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (932,893)  (1,058,736)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period  4,678,891   9,195,595 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period $3,745,998  $8,136,859 
         
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $3,745,998  $8,126,859 
Restricted cash     10,000 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $3,745,998  $8,136,859 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TELKONET, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(UNAUDITED)

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
  2019  2018 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:      
       
Cash transactions:        
Cash paid during the period for interest $10,937  $12,228 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

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TELKONET, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018MARCH 31, 2019

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE A – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

A summary of the significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements follows.

 

General

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Telkonet, Inc. (the “Company”, “Telkonet”) have been prepared in accordance with Rule S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

 

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. However, the results from operations for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2018.2019. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated December 31, 20172018 financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Refer to Note C – Revenue for the adoption of a new revenue recognition standard in the first quarter of 2018.

 

Business and Basis of Presentation

 

Telkonet, Inc. (the “Company”, “Telkonet”), formed in 1999 and incorporated under the laws of the state of Utah, is the creator of the EcoSmart Platform of intelligent automation solutions designed to optimize energy efficiency, comfort and analytics in support of the emerging Internet of Things (“IoT”).

 

In 2007, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Smart Systems International (“SSI”), which was a provider of energy management products and solutions to customers in the United States and Canada and the precursor to the Company’s EcoSmart platform. The EcoSmart platform provides comprehensive savings, management reporting, analytics and virtual engineering of a customer’s portfolio and/or property’s room-by-room energy consumption. Telkonet has deployed more than a half million intelligent devices worldwide in properties within the hospitality, military, educational, healthcare and other commercial markets. The EcoSmart platform is rapidly being recognized as a leading solution for reducing energy consumption, operational costs and carbon footprints, and eliminating the need for new energy generation in these marketplaces – all whilewhilst improving occupant comfort and convenience.

On March 28, 2017, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream LLC. Refer to Note M for further details.

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Telkonet Communications, Inc. The prior year accounts of EthoStream LLC have been classified as discontinued operations on the consolidated statement of operations and the consolidated statement of cash flows. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminatedWe currently operate in consolidation.

Unless otherwise noted, all financial information in the consolidated financial statement footnotes reflect the Company’s results from continuing operations.

Liquidity and Financial Condition

We have financed our operations since inception primarily through private and public offerings of our equity securities, the issuance of various debt instruments and asset based lending.

The Company reported a net loss from continuing operations of $1,390,748 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, had cash used in operating activities from continuing operations of $2,179,004, had an accumulated deficit of $121,545,405 and total current assets in excess of current liabilities of $7,723,791 as of June 30, 2018.

single reportable business segment.

 

 

 

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Going Concern and Management’s Plan

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future and, thus, do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

Since inception through March 31, 2019, we have incurred cumulative losses of $124,017,010 and have never generated enough funds through operations to support our business. For the three-month period ended March 31, 2019, we had an operating cash flow deficit of $1,716,357 from operations. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon generating profitable operations in the future and obtaining the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to secure such financing at commercially reasonable terms, if at all. If cash resources become insufficient to meet the Company’s ongoing obligations, the Company will be required to scale back or discontinue portions of its operations or discontinue operations entirely, whereby, the Company’s shareholders may lose some or all of their investment.

We have not identified, and cannot be certain we will be able to identify, a course of action that guarantees the achievement of profitable operations in the foreseeable future. In June 2018, the Company’s Board engaged an investment bank to identify strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including but not limited to, a sale of the Company, an investment in the Company, a merger or other business combination, a sale of all or substantially all assets or a strategic joint venture. At May 15, 2019, no definitive alternatives had been identified.

At March 31, 2019, the Company had $3,745,998 of cash and approximately $1,043,000 of availability on its credit facility. The Company currently expects to draw on these cash reserves and utilize the credit facility to finance its near term working capital needs. It expects to continue to incur operating losses and negative operating cash flows for one year beyond the date of these financial statements. Accordingly, and in light of the Company’s historic and continuing losses, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

The Company computes earnings per share under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)ASC 260-10, “Earnings Per Share”. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed using the weighted average shares outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed using the treasury stock method, which assumes that the proceeds to be received on exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants are used to repurchase shares of the Company at the average market price of the common shares for the year. Dilutive common stock equivalents consist of shares issuable upon the exercise of the Company's outstanding stock options and warrants. For the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, there were 3,557,3993,559,793 and 5,701,8003,557,399 shares of common stock underlying options and warrants excluded due to these instruments being anti-dilutive, respectively.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with United States of America (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)(“GAAP”) requires management to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are used when accounting for items and matters such as revenue recognition and allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable, inventory obsolescence, depreciation and amortization, long-lived assets, taxes, and related valuation allowance and income tax provisions, stock-based compensation, and contingencies. The Company believes that the estimates, judgments and assumptions are reasonable, based on information available at the time they are made. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

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Income Taxes

 

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740-10 “Income Taxes.” Under this method, deferred income taxes (when required) are provided based on the difference between the financial reporting and income tax bases of assets and liabilities and net operating losses at the statutory rates enacted for future periods. The Company has a policy of establishing a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefits of its deferred income tax assets in the future.

 

The Company adopted ASC 740-10-25, which prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740-10-25 also provides guidance on derecognition,de-recognition, classification, treatment of interest and penalties, and disclosure of such positions.

The U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 to address uncertainty regarding the application of ASC 740 to the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, (“Tax Act”) was enactedsigned into law on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act makes broad complex changes to the U.S. tax code including, but not limited to, reducing the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, requiring companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred, and creating new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings and additional limitations on the deductibility of interest.

The SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 118) in December, 2017, to provide guidance on accounting for the effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118bulletin provides for a measurement period of up(not to exceed one year from the Tax Act enactment datedate) for companies to complete their assessment of and accounting for those effects of the Tax Act. Under SAB 118, a company must first reflect the income tax effects of the Tax Act for which the accounting is complete in the period of the date of enactment.under ASC 740. To the extent thethat a company’s accounting for othercertain income tax effects is incomplete, but is able to determine a reasonable estimate, can be determined, companiesit must record a provisional estimate to be included in theirthe financial statements. For any income tax effect for whichIf a reasonablecompany cannot determine a provisional estimate cannot be determined, an entity mustin the financial statements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 based on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately prior tobefore the Tax Act being enacted until such time as a reasonable estimate can be determined. The Company requires additional time to complete its analysis of the impactsenactment of the Tax ActAct. The company was able to make reasonable estimates of certain effects and, therefore, its accounting for the Tax Act isrecorded non-material provisional but is a reasonable estimate based on available information. The Company will complete its analysis and finalize its accounting for this provisional estimate during the one year measurement period as prescribed by SAB 118.adjustments.

 

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

 

Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606, the Standard”) supersedes nearly all legacy revenue recognition guidance. ASC 606, the Standard outlines a comprehensive five-step revenue recognition model based on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue based on when it satisfies its performance obligations by transferring control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for said goods or services.

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Identify the customer contracts

 

The Company accounts for a customer contract under ASC 606 when the contract is legally enforceable. A contract is legally enforceable when all of the following criteria are met: (1) the contract has been approved by the Company and the customer and both parties are committed to perform their respective obligations, (2) the Company can identify each party’s rights regarding goods or services transferred, (3) the Company can identify payment terms for goods or services transferred, (4) the contract has commercial substance, and (5) collectability of all the consideration to which the Company is entitled in exchange for the goods or services transferred is probable.

 

A contract does not exist if each party to the contract has the unilateral right to terminate a wholly unperformed contract without compensating the other party (or parties). Nearly all of the Company’s contracts do not contain such mutual termination rights for convenience. All contracts are in written form.

 

Identify the performance obligations

 

The Company will enter into product only contracts that contain a single performance obligation related to the transfer of EcoSmart products to a customer.

 

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The Company will also enter into certain customer contracts that encompass product and installation services, referred to as “turnkey” solutions. These contracts ultimately provide the customer with a solution that enhances the functionality of the customer’s existing equipment. For this reason, the Company has determined that the product and installation services are not separately identifiable performance obligations, but in essence represent one, combined performance obligation (“turnkey”).

 

The Company also offers post-installationtechnical phone support services to customers. Support services areThis service is considered a separate performance obligation.

 

Determine the transaction price

 

The Company generally enters into contracts containing fixed prices. It is not customary for the Company to include contract terms that would result in variable consideration. In the rare situation that a contract does include this type of provision, it is not expected to result in a material adjustment to the transaction price. The Company regularly extends pricing discounts; however, they are negotiated up front and adjust the fixed transaction price set out in the contract.

 

Customer contracts will typically contain upfront deposits that will be applied against future invoices, as well as customer retainage. The intent of any required deposit or retainage is to ensure that the obligations of either party are honored and follow customary industry practices. In addition, the Company will typically be paid in advance at the beginning of any support contracts, consistent with industry practices. None of these payment provisions are intended to represent significant implicit financing. The Company’s standard payment terms are thirty days from invoice date. Products are fully refundable when returned in their original packaging without damage or defacing less a restocking fee not to exceed fifty (50%) percent of the product’s price.fee. Historical returns have shown to be immaterial. The Company offers a standard one-year assurance warranty. However customers can purchase an extended warranty. Under the new standard, extended warranties are accounted for as a service warranty, requiring the revenue to be recognized over the extended service periods. Contracts involving an extended warranty are immaterial and will continue to be combined with technical phone support services revenue and recognized on a straight-line basis over the support revenue term.term of the contract.

 

Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations

 

Revenues from customer contracts are allocated to the separate performance obligations based on their relative stand-alone selling price (“SSP”) at contract inception. The SSP is the price at which the Company would sell a promised good or service separately. The best evidence of an SSP is the observable price of a good or service when the entity sells that good or service separately in similar circumstances and to similar customers. However, turnkey solutions are sold for a broad range of amounts resulting from, but not limited to, tiered discounting for value added resellers (“VAR”) based upon committed volumes and other economic factors. Due to the high variability of our pricing, the Company cannot establish a reliable SSP using observable data. Accordingly, the Company uses the residual approach to allocate the transaction price to performance obligations related to its turnkey solutions. When support services are not included within the turnkey solution, the residual method is not utilized and no allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligation is necessary.

 

All support service agreements, whether single or multi-year terms, automatically renew for one-year terms at a suggested retail price (“SRP”). Support service renewals are consistently priced and therefore would support the use of SRP as the best estimate of an SSP for such performance obligations.

 

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Recognize Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenues from product only sales at a point in time, when control over the product has transferred to the customer. As the Company’s principal terms of sale are FOB shipping point, the Company primarily transfers control and records revenue for product only sales upon shipment.

 

A typical turnkey project involves the installation and integration of 200-300 rooms in a customer-controlled facility and usually takes sixty days to complete. Since control over goods and services transfers to a customer once a room is installed, the Company recognizes revenue for turnkey solutions over time. The Company uses an outputs measure based on the number of rooms installed to recognize revenues from turnkey solutions.

 

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Revenues from support services are recognized over time, in even daily increments over the term of the contract.contract, and are presented as “Recurring Revenue” in the Statement of Operations.

 

Deferred revenue includesContract liabilities include deferrals for the monthly support service fees. Long-term deferred revenue representscontract liabilities represent support service fees that will be recognized as revenue after June 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.

 

TransitionContract Fulfillment Cost

 

The Company adopted ASC 606 using a modified retrospective approach to all contracts not completed asrecognizes related costs of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reportedthe contract over time in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting under Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. The Company recorded a net decrease to beginning retained earnings of $0.43 million as of January 1, 2018 duerelation to the cumulative impact of adopting ASC 606. The impact to beginning retained earnings was primarily driven byrevenue recognition. Costs included within the deferral of revenue for unfulfilled performance obligations relatedprojects relate to the Company’s turnkey solutions.cost of the material, direct labor and costs of outside services utilized to complete projects. These are represented as “Contract assets” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Guarantees and Product Warranties

 

The Company records a liability for potential warranty claims in cost of sales at the time of sale. The amount of the liability is based on the trend in the historical ratio of claims to sales, the historical length of time between the sale and resulting warranty claim, new product introductions and other factors. The products sold are generally covered by a warranty for a period of one year. In the event the Company determines that its current or future product repair and replacement costs exceed its estimates, an adjustment to these reserves would be charged to earnings in the period such determination is made. For the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, the Company experienced returns of approximately 1% to 2% of materials included in the cost of sales. As of June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017,2018, the Company recorded warranty liabilities in the amount of $60,622$39,736 and $59,892,$46,103, respectively, using this experience factor range.

 

Product warranties for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 20172018 are as follows:

 

 June 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
  March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
Beginning balance $59,892  $95,540  $46,103  $59,982 
Warranty claims incurred  (7,117)  (84,087)  (11,194)  (28,000)
Provision charged to expense  7,847   48,439   4,826   14,211 
Ending balance $60,622  $59,892  $39,736  $46,103 

 

NOTE B – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (“ASU 2016-02”). The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the statement of operations. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2016-02 on its consolidated financial statements. Upon adoption, the Company expects that the ROU asset and lease liability will be recognized in the balance sheets in amounts that will be material.

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In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 provides guidance for estimating credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables, by introducing an approach based on expected losses. The expected loss approach will require entities to incorporate considerations of historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13 also amends the accounting for credit losses on available-for-sale debt securities and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The guidance requires a modified retrospective transition method and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-13 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

Management has evaluated other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe that any of these pronouncements will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

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Accounting Standards Recently Adopted

 

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company has adopted Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606, the Standard”), which supersedes nearly all legacy revenue recognition guidance. ASC 606 outlines a comprehensive five-step revenue recognition model based on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue based on when an it satisfies its performance obligations by transferring control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for said goods or services.

Effective January 1, 2018,2019, the Company has adopted ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows: Restricted Cash,2016-02, Leases (“Update 2016-18”ASU 2016-02”), subsequently amended in 2018 by ASU 2018-10, ASU 2018-11 and ASU 2018-20 and codified in ASC 842, Leases (“ASC 842”). Update 2016-18 provides guidance on the classification of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The amendments areASC 842 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017.2018 and interim periods thereafter. Earlier application was permitted, however the Company did not elect to do so. ASC 842 supersedes current lease guidance in ASC 840 and requires a lessee to recognize a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability for substantially all leases. The amendments in Update 2016-18 was adopted on a retrospective basis. Duelease liability will be equal to the present value of the remaining lease payments while the right-of-use asset will be similarly calculated and then adjusted for initial direct costs. In addition, ASC 842 expands the disclosure requirements to increase the transparency and comparability of the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.

We chose to elect available practical expedients permitted under the guidance, which among other items, allowed the Company to carry forward its historical lease classification to not reassess leases for the definition of lease under the new standard, and to not reassess initial direct costs for existing leases. Refer below for practical expedient package adopted:

·Whether expired or existing contracts contain leases under the new definition of the lease;
·Lease classification for expired or existing leases; and
·Whether previously capitalized initial direct costs would qualify for capitalization under ASC 842.

Upon the adoption of ASC 842, we have elected to not recognize a right-of-use asset and related lease liability for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less as an accounting policy choice and elected to account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.

The Company elected to utilize the new alternative transition approach introduced by ASU 2016-18,2018-11, under which the cash, cash equivalentsstandard is adopted and restricted cashmeasured from the first date of the fiscal year under adoption, in this case January 1, 2019. Comparative periods are presented in accordance with Topic 840 and do not include any retrospective adjustments to comparative periods to reflect the adoption of Topic 842.

As of March 31, 2019, $1.01 million was included in total other assets, $0.22 million in total current liabilities, and $0.86 million in total long-term liabilities. There was no impact on our Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Cash FlowsOperations. Refer to Note K for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 increased by $10,000 and $900,000 of restricted cash held as of June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.further discussion.

 

NOTE C–C – REVENUE

 

The following table presents the Company’s product and recurring revenues disaggregated by industry for the three months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019.

 

  Hospitality  Education  Multiple Dwelling Units  Government  Total 
Recurring $133,468  $11,055  $8,834  $  $153,357 
Product  2,061,985   645,658   47,636   65,526   2,820,805 
  $2,195,453  $656,713  $56,470  $65,526  $2,974,162 

The following table presents the Company’s product and recurring revenues disaggregated by industry for the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 Hospitality Education Multiple Dwelling Units Government Total  Hospitality Education Multiple Dwelling Units Government Total 
Product $1,694,649 $255,736 $200,426 $435,858 $2,586,669 
Recurring $224,730  $21,310  $8,855  $  $254,895   156,272  19,445  816    176,533 
Product  3,543,140   639,928   67,962   73,433   4,324,463 
 $3,767,870  $661,238  $76,817  $73,433  $4,579,358  $1,850,921 $275,181 $201,242 $435,858 $2,763,202 

 

Sales taxes and other usage-based taxes are excluded from revenues.

 

Remaining performance obligations

As of March 31, 2019, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately $1.2 million. Except for support services, the Company expects to recognize 100% of the remaining performance obligations over the next six months.

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Contract assets and liabilities

  March 31,
2019
  December 31,
2018
  Variance 
Contract assets $446,662  $314,749  $131,913 
Contract liabilities  1,063,276   1,232,623   (169,347)
Net contract liabilities $616,614  $917,874  $(301,260)

 

Contracts are billed in accordance with the terms and conditions, either at periodic intervals or upon substantial completion. This can result in billingbillings occurring subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. Contract assets are presented as current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The balance of contract assets as of June 30, 2018 and at the date of adoption of ASC 606 was $0.35 million and $0.35 million, respectively. There were approximately $0.1$0.40 million of costs incurred to fulfill a contractcontracts in the closing balance of contract assets.

 

Contract liabilities

Contracts are billed in accordance with the terms and conditions, either at periodic intervals or upon substantial completion. Often, the Company will require customers to pay a deposit upon contract signing that will be applied against work performed or products shipped. In addition, the Company will often invoice the full term of support at the start of the support period. Billings that occur prior to revenue recognition result in contract liabilities. As of June 30, 2018 and at the date of adoption of ASC 606, contract liabilities were $1.05 million and $0.78 million, respectively. The change in the contract liability balance during the six-monththree-month period ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 is the result of cash payments received and billing in advance of satisfying performance obligations, less $0.79 million of revenue recognized during the period that was included in the contract liability balance at the date of adoption.

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Contract costs

Costs to fulfill a turnkey contract primarily relate to the materials cost and direct labor and are recognized proportionately as the performance obligation is satisfied. The Company will defer cost to fulfill a contract when materials have shipped (and control over the materials has transferred to the customer), but an insignificant amount of rooms have been installed. The Company will recognize any deferred costs in proportion to revenues recognized from the related turnkey contract. The Company does not expect deferred contract costs to be long-lived since a typical turnkey project takes sixty days to complete. Deferred contract costs are generally presented as other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Company incurs incremental costs to obtain a contract in the form of sales commissions. These costs, whether related to performance obligations that extend beyond twelve months or not, are immaterial and will continue to be recognized in the period incurred within selling, general and administrative expenses.

The tables below present the impacts of our adoption of the new revenue standard on our income statement and balance sheet.

  

For the Three Months Ended

June 30, 2018

 
  As Reported  

Balance Without Adoption of

ASC 606

  

Effect of

Change Higher/(Lower)

 
Income Statement:            
Sales $2,974,162  $3,054,562  $(80,400)
Cost of Goods Sold  1,443,211   1,466,011   (22,800)
Net loss $206,582  $148,982  $57,600 

  

For the Six Months Ended

June 30, 2018

 
  As Reported  

Balance Without Adoption of

ASC 606

  

Effect of

Change Higher/(Lower)

 
Income Statement:            
Sales $4,579,358  $4,762,758  $(183,400)
Cost of Goods Sold  2,497,446   2,554,746   (57,300)
Net loss $1,390,748  $1,264,648  $126,100 

  

 

As of June 30, 2018

 
  As Reported  

Balance Without Adoption of

ASC 606

  

Effect of

Change Higher/(Lower)

 
Balance Sheet:            
Assets            
Contract Assets $353,684     $353,684 
Inventories  982,568   1,164,932   (182,364)
Liabilities            
Contract Liabilities  1,047,010      1,047,010 
Customer Deposits     66,226   (66,226)
Deferred Revenue - Current     47,439   (47,439)
Deferred Revenue – Long Term     205,925   (205.925)
Equity            
Accumulated Deficit     556,100  $(556,100)

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The table below presents the cumulative effect of the changes made to our consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2018 after the adoption of ASU 2014-09.  

  December 31, 2017  Transition Adjustments  

January 1,

2018

 
Balance Sheet:            
Assets            
Contract Assets     110,000  $110,000 
Inventories  777,202   239,000   1,016,202 
Liabilities            
Contract Liabilities     779,000   779,000 
Equity            
Accumulated Deficit $(119,724,656)  (430,000) $(120,154,656)

Remaining performance obligations

As of June 30, 2018, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately $0.35 million. Except for support services, the Company expects to recognize 100% of the remaining performance obligations over the next six months.obligations.

       

NOTE D – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

 

Components of accounts receivable as of June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 are as follows:

 

 June 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
  March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
Accounts receivable $1,996,969  $1,632,459  $2,566,692  $1,146,832 
Allowance for doubtful accounts  (13,542)  (22,173)  (20,399)  (65,541)
Accounts receivable, net $1,983,427  $1,610,286  $2,546,293  $1,081,291 

  

NOTE E – ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND EXPENSES

 

Accrued liabilities and expenses at June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 are as follows:

 

 June 30,
2018
 December 31,
2017
  March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
 
Accrued liabilities and expenses $387,920  $294,709 
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes  243,908   230,931  $343,426  $241,253 
Accrued expenses  330,467   239,793 
Accrued professional  70,924   86,062 
Accrued sales taxes, penalties, and interest  42,330   83,282   59,185   43,400 
Product warranties  60,622   59,892   39,736   46,103 
Total accrued liabilities and expenses $734,780  $668,814 
Total accrued liabilities $843,738  $656,611 

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NOTE F – DEBT

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

The Company is a party to a loan and security agreement (the “Heritage Bank Loan Agreement”), with Heritage Bank of Commerce, a California state chartered bank (“Heritage Bank”), governing a new revolving credit facility in a principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000 (the “Credit Facility”). Availability of borrowings under the Credit Facility is subject to a borrowing base calculation based on the Company’s eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory each multiplied by an applicable advance rate, with an overall limitation tied to the Company’s eligible accounts receivable. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) contains representations and warranties, covenants,is available for working capital and other provisions customary to transactions of this nature. As of June 30, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.general business purposes. The outstanding principal balance of the Credit Facility bears interest at the Prime Rate plus 3.00%, which was 8%8.50% at June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 7.50%8.50% at December 31, 2017. 2018. On October 9, 2014, as part of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement, Heritage Bank was granted a warrant to purchase 250,000 shares of Telkonet common stock, for further information on the accounting for warrants, refer to Note I. The warrant has an exercise price of $0.20 and expires October 9, 2021. On February 13, 2019, the tenth amendment to the Credit Facility was executed extending the maturity date to September 30, 2020, unless earlier accelerated under the terms of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement.  

The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement also contains financial covenants that place restrictions on, among other things, the incurrence of debt, granting of liens and sale of assets. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement also contains financial covenants, including a maximum EBITDA loss covenant, measured quarterly, a minimum asset coverage ratio, measured monthly, and a minimum unrestricted cash balance of $2 million. During the quarter ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company and Heritage Bank entered into several amendments to the Credit Facility to adjust these covenant levels. As long as the Company maintains the minimum unrestricted cash balance of $2 million, a violation of the minimum EBITDA level will not trigger an event of default. A violation of any of these covenants could result in an event of default under the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement. Upon the occurrence of such an event of default or certain other customary events of defaults, payment of any outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility may be accelerated and Heritage Bank’s commitment to extend credit under the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement may be terminated. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement contains other representations and warranties, covenants, and other provisions customary to transactions of this nature.

The outstanding balance on the Credit Facility was zero$907,241 and $682,211$121,474 at June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The2018 and the remaining available borrowing capacity was approximately $1,622,000$1,043,000 and $202,000 at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017,$499,000, respectively.

On As of March 31, 2018, an amendment to the revolving credit facility with Heritage Bank was executed to amend certain terms of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement. Among the terms of the amendment was that if2019, the Company fails to comply with required EBITDA covenants as of any particular quarterly measurement date, the Company will be deemed to bewas in compliance as of the measurement date if the Company’s unrestricted cash maintained at Heritage Bank is in excess of $5,000,000.with all financial covenants.

    

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NOTE G – REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK

 

Preferred stock carries certain preference rights as detailed in the Company’s Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation related to both the payment of dividends and as to payments upon liquidation in preference to any other class or series of capital stock of the Company. As of June 30,March 31, 2019, the liquidation preference of the preferred stock is based on the following order: first, Series B with a preference value of $440,216, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $180,216, and second, Series A with a preference value of $1,618,421, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $693,421. As of December 31, 2018, the liquidation preference of the preferred stock is based on the following order: first, Series B with a preference value of $424,583,$435,081, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $164,583,$175,081, and second, Series A with a preference value of $1,562,848,$1,600,168, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $637,848. As of December 31, 2017, the liquidation preference of the preferred stock is based on the following order: first, Series B with a preference value of $414,258, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $154,258, and second, Series A with a preference value of $1,526,141, which includes cumulative accrued unpaid dividends of $601,141.$675,168.

 

NOTE H – CAPITAL STOCK

The Company has authorized 15,000,000 shares of preferred stock (designated and undesignated), with a par value of $.001 per share. The Company has designated 215 shares as Series A preferred stock and 538 shares as Series B preferred stock. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were 185 shares of Series A and 52 shares of Series B outstanding.

 

The Company has authorized 190,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $.001 per share. As of June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 20172018 the Company had 133,989,919135,085,519 and 133,695,111134,793,211 common shares issued and outstanding.outstanding, respectively.

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NOTE I – STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS

 

Employee Stock Options

 

The Company maintains an equity incentive plan, (the “Plan”). The Plan was established in 2010 as an incentive plan for officers, employees, non-employee directors, prospective employees and other key persons. It is anticipated that providing such persons with a direct stake in the Company’s welfare will assure a better alignment of their interests with those of the Company and its stockholders.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in options outstanding and the related prices for the shares of the Company’s common stock issued to employees of the Company under the Plan as of June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019.

 

Options OutstandingOptions Outstanding Options Exercisable Options Outstanding Options Exercisable 
Exercise PricesExercise Prices Number
Outstanding
 Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(Years)
 Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 Number
Exercisable
 Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 Exercise Prices 

Number

Outstanding

 

Weighted Average

Remaining

Contractual Life

(Years)

 

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 

Number

Exercisable

 

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 
$0.01 - $0.15   2,000,000   8.51  $0.14   2,000,000  $0.14 0.01 - $0.15 2,000,000 7.76 $0.14 2,000,000 $0.14 
$0.16 - $0.99   1,307,399   4.98   0.20   1,127,399   0.20 0.16 - $0.99  1,349,793  4.60  0.18  1,153,118  0.18 
    3,307,399   7.12  $0.16   3,127,399  $0.16   3,349,793  6.49 $0.16  3,153,118 $0.16 

 

Transactions involving stock options issued to employees are summarized as follows:

 

 Number of
Shares
 Weighted Average
Price Per Share
  Number of
Shares
 Weighted Average
Price Per Share
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2017  2,832,725  $0.18 
Outstanding at January 1, 2018  4,376,474  $0.18 
Granted  3,000,000   0.14  67,394 0.14 
Exercised         
Cancelled or expired  (1,456,251)  0.17   (1,094,075)  0.17 
Outstanding at December 31, 2017  4,376,474  $0.16 
Outstanding at December 31, 2018  3,349,793 $0.16 
Granted         
Exercised         
Cancelled or expired  (1,069,075)  0.14      
Outstanding at June 30, 2018  3,307,399  $0.16 
Outstanding at March 31, 2019  3,349,793 $0.16 

  

No options were granted and no options were exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. There were zero and 3,000,000 options granted, 1,069,075 and zero1,094,075 options cancelled or expired and zero options exercised during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively. Total stock-based compensation expense in connection with options granted to employees recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $1,815 and 2017 was $1,531, and $3,516, respectively, and $3,061, and $318,202, respectively.

 

 

 

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Warrants

 

The following table summarizes the changes in warrants outstanding and the related exercise prices for the shares of the Company’s common stockwarrants issued to non-employees of the Company.debt holder in relation to the revolving credit facility see Note G.

 

 Warrants Outstanding   Warrants Exercisable   Warrants Outstanding   Warrants Exercisable 
Exercise PricesExercise Prices Number
Outstanding
 Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(Years)
 Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 Number
Exercisable
 Weighted Average
Exercise Price
 Exercise Prices 

Number

Outstanding

 

Weighted Average

Remaining

Contractual Life

(Years)

 

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 

Number

Exercisable

 

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 
$0.20   250,000   3.27  $0.20   250,000  $0.20 0.20  250,000  3.52 $0.20  250,000 $0.20 

 

Transactions involving warrants are summarized as follows:

 

 Number of
Shares
 Weighted Average
Price Per Share
  Number of
Shares
 Weighted Average
Price Per Share
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2017  300,000  $0.20 
Outstanding at January 1, 2018  250,000  $0.20 
Issued         
Exercised         
Cancelled or expired  (50,000)  0.18      
Outstanding at December 31, 2017  250,000   0.20 
Outstanding at December 31, 2018 250,000 0.20 
Issued         
Exercised         
Cancelled or expired           
Outstanding at June 30, 2018  250,000  $0.20 
Outstanding at March 31, 2019  250,000 $0.20 

 

There were no warrants granted, exercised, cancelled or forfeited during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017.respectively.

 

NOTE J – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

During the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and during the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, the Company agreed to issue common stock in the amount of $36,000$36,002 and $144,000, respectively, to the Company’s non-employee directors as compensation for their attendance and participation in the Company’s Board of Director and committee meetings.

  

Upon execution of their employment agreements during the six months ended June 30, 2017, the CEO, CTO and former COO, were each granted 1,000,000 stock options at their fair market value and were scheduled to vest over a three year period. However, pursuant to their employment agreements, the stock options vested immediately upon the sale of the Company’s subsidiary, EthoStream, in March 2017. Effective with the sale of the assets of EthoStream, the former COO was hired by DCI. In compliance with the terms of the former COO’s stock option grant letter, the former COO’s stock options were canceled during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the CEO, CTO, and former COO, each earned a bonus of $29,250 that was contingent on the sale and sale price amount of EthoStream.

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NOTE K – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Office Lease ObligationsLeases

 

Commitments for minimum rentals under non-cancelable

On January 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC Topic 842 “Leases” (“ASC 842”), which supersedes ASC Topic 840 “Leases” (“ASC 840”), using the alternative transition method of adoption. Under this method of adoption, the Company have recognized and measured all leases that exist as at January 1, 2019 (the effective date) using a modified retrospective transition approach. Comparative periods are presented in accordance with Topic 840 and do not include any retrospective adjustments to comparative periods to reflect the adoption of Topic 842. Any cumulative-effect adjustments to retained earnings is recognized as of June 30, 2018January 1, 2019. Upon adoption, we recognized our leases with greater than one year in duration on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. Classification is based on criteria that are largely similar to those applied in prior lease accounting, but without explicit lines. We have made certain assumptions in judgments when applying ASC 842. Those judgments of most significance are as follows:

 

2018 (remainder of) $104,543 
2019  159,242 
2020  164,903 
2021  182,512 
2022  190,141 
2023 and thereafter  573,883 
Total $1,375,224 

·We elected the package of practical expedients available for transition which allow us to not reassess the following:
oWhether expired or existing contracts contain leases under the new definition of the lease;
oLease classification for expired or existing leases; and
oWhether previously capitalized initial direct costs would qualify for capitalization under ASC 842.
·We did not elect to use hindsight for transition when considering judgments and estimates such as assessments of lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or purchase the underlying asset.
·For all asset classes, we elected to not recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for leases with a term of 12 months or less.
·For all asset classes, we elected to not separate non-lease components from lease components to which they relate and have accounted for the combined lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in our consolidated balance sheet as right-of-use assets, operating lease liabilities - current and operating lease liabilities – long term. Upon adoption, the Company determined there were no financing leases. Our current operating leases are for facilities and office equipment. Our leases may contain renewal options; however, we do not recognize right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for renewal periods unless it is determined that we are reasonably certain of renewing the lease at inception or when a triggering event occurs. Some of our lease agreements may contain rent escalation clauses, rent holidays, capital improvement funding, or other lease concessions. We recognize our minimum rental expense on a straight-line basis based on the fixed components of a lease arrangement. Payments are set on a pre-determined schedule within each lease agreement. We amortize this expense over the term of the lease beginning with the date of the standard adoption for current leases and beginning with the date of initial possession, which is the date we enter the leased space and begin to make improvements in the preparation for its intended use, for future leases. Variable lease components represent amounts that are not fixed in nature and are not tied to an index or rate, and are recognized as incurred. Variable lease components consist primarily of common area maintenance, taxes and insurance.

The Company does not, upon adoption of ASC 842, control a specific space or underlying asset used in providing a service by a third-party service provider, under any third party service agreements. There are no such arrangements that meet the definition under ASC 842.

In determining our right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, we apply a discount rate to the minimum lease payments within each lease agreement. ASC 842 requires us to use the rate of interest that a lessee would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term, an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. When we cannot readily determine the discount rate implicit in the lease agreement, we utilize our current borrowing rate on our outstanding line of credit. The Company’s line of credit utilizes market rates to assess an interest rate. Refer to Note F for further discussion.

 

 

 

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We lease certain property under non-cancelable operating leases, primarily facilities. The impact of the adoption of ASC 842 at January 1, 2019 created a right-of-use asset of $1,042,004, lease liability of $1,095,761 and unwound the $71,877 balance of the deferred lease liability account.

The components of lease expense were as follows:

Operating lease expense:   
Operating lease cost - fixed $59,476 
Variable lease cost  30,050 
Total operating lease cost $89,526 

Other information related to leases as of March 31, 2019 was as follows:

Operating lease liability - current $220,037 
Operating lease liability - long-term $862,114 
Operating cash flows from operating leases $54,788 
     
Weighted-average remaining lease term of operating leases  6.3 years 
Weighted-average discount rate of operating leases  8.5% 

Future annual minimum operating lease payments as of March 31, 2019 were as follows:

2019 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2019) $165,008 
2020  223,835 
2021  242,299 
2022  195,176 
2023  193,169 
2024 and thereafter  384,119 
Total minimum lease payments $1,403,606 
Less imputed interest  (321,455)
Total $1,082,151 

Future annual minimum lease payments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2018 prior to our adoption of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) are as follows:

2019 $211,448 
2020  223,417 
2021  242,785 
2022  195,176 
2023  193,169 
2024 and thereafter  380,715 
Total $1,446,708 

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Rental expenses charged to operations for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $89,526 and 2017 was $170,949 and $114,167, and $87,067 and $80,147$83,882, respectively.

 

Litigation

 

The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of its business. Although occasional adverse decisions or settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such matters should not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

 

Sales Tax

 

The following table sets forth the change in the sales tax accrual as of June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017:2018:

 

 June 30,
2018
 December 31, 2017  March 31,
2019
 December 31, 2018 
Balance, beginning of year $83,282  $274,869  $43,400  $83,282 
Sales tax collected  41,817   297,673  56,314 101,145 
Provisions  23,181   (33,000) (7,706 30,465 
Interest and penalties     (5,890)   
Payments  (105,950)  (450,370)  (32,823)  (171,492)
Balance, end of period $42,330  $83,282  $59,185 $43,400 

 

NOTE L – BUSINESS CONCENTRATION

 

For the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018, one customerMarch 31, 2019, two customers represented approximately 11%31% of total net revenues. For the sixthree months ended June 30, 2017, no singleMarch 31, 2018, one customer represented 10% or moreapproximately 14% of total net revenues.

As of June 30, 2018, fourMarch 31, 2019, three customers accounted for approximately 54%51% of the Company’s net accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2017,2018, three customers accounted for approximately 54%47% of the Company’s net accounts receivable.

 

Purchases from one supplier approximated $1,975,000,$775,000, or 88%76%, of inventory purchases for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and $760,000, or 82%, of purchases for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018 and $1,439,000, or 84%,March 31, 2018. Deposits paid to this vendor were in excess of purchases for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Totaltotal accounts payable due to this supplier netin the amount of deposits, was approximately $490,000,$697,405 as of June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, and $33,000$320,352 as of December 31, 2017.

NOTE M – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company, and EthoStream, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with DCI-Design Communications LLC (“DCI”), a Delaware limited liability company, whereby DCI acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of EthoStream for a base purchase price of $12,750,000. The Purchase Agreement provided that $900,000 of the $12,750,000 base purchase price was placed into an escrow account to support potential indemnification obligations of up to $800,000 and net working capital adjustments of up to $100,000. On April 06, 2018, the Company received the $800,000 disbursement from the funds held in escrow. The Company reclassified the balance from restricted cash to cash at March 31, 2018.

On March 29, 2017, pursuant to the terms and the conditions of the Purchase Agreement, the Company closed on the sale.

As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 there were no assets or liabilities of discontinued operations.

 

 

 

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The following table summarizes the statements of operations information for discontinued operations.

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
Revenues, net:                
Product $  $  $  $653,839 
Recurring           925,837 
Total Net Revenue           1,579,676 
                 
Cost of Sales:                
Product     (10,225)     414,604 
Recurring     689      209,868 
Total Cost of Sales     (9,536)     624,472 
                 
Gross Profit     9,536      955,204 
                 
Operating Expenses:                
Selling, general and administrative     (9,924)     252,110 
Depreciation and amortization           60,420 
Total Operating Expenses     (9,924)     312,530 
                 
Income from Discontinued Operations before Provision for Income Taxes     19,460      642,674 
                 
Provision for Income Taxes     605      52,017 
Income from Discontinued Operations (net of tax) $  $18,855  $  $590,657 

The consolidated statements of cash flows do not present the cash flows from discontinued operations for investing activities or financing activities because there were no investing or financing activities associated with the discontinued operations in the periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017.

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

 

The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, as well as the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017,2018, filed with the USUS. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 2, 2018.1, 2019.

 

Business

 

Telkonet, Inc. (the “Company”, “Telkonet”), formed in 1999 and incorporated under the laws of the state of Utah, is the creator of the EcoSmart Platform of intelligent automation solutions designed to optimize energy efficiency, comfort and analytics in support of the emerging Internet of Things (“IoT”).

In October of 2016, the Company, under the direction and authority of the Board of Directors, committed to We currently operate in a plan to offer for sale EthoStream LLC (“EthoStream”), its wholly-owned High-Speed Internet Access (“HSIA”) subsidiary. While EthoStream was one of the largest public HSIA providers in the world, providing services to more than 12.0 million users monthly across a network of approximately 1,800 locations, the Company focused on its higher growth potential EcoSmart Platform line. As a result of this decision to sell EthoStream, the operating results of EthoStream for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 have been reclassified as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations. The sale closed on March 29, 2017.single reportable business segment.

  

The Company’s direct sales effort targets the hospitality, education, commercial, utility and government/military markets. Taking advantage of legislation, including the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, or EISA, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act the Company is focusing its sales efforts in areas with available public funding and incentives, such as rebate programs offered by utilities for efficiency upgrades. Through the Company’s proprietary platform, technology and partnerships with energy efficiency providers, the Company’s management intends to position the Company as a leading provider of energy management solutions.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

In accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company can obtain a “safe-harbor” for forward-looking statements by identifying those statements and by accompanying those statements with cautionary statements which identify factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, the following “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” may contain certain forward-looking statements regarding strategic growth initiatives, growth opportunities and management’s expectations regarding orders and financial results for the remainder of 20182019 and future periods. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and current assumptions which management believes are reasonable. However, these statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results encompassed within the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include those risks affecting the Company’s business as described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the current reports on Form 8-K, which factors are incorporated herein by reference. The Company expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other occurrences.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates and New Accounting Pronouncements

 

Please refer to the Company’s form 10KForm 10-K filed April 2, 20181, 2019 for critical accounting policies and estimates. For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements and their effect on the Company, see “New Accounting Pronouncements” in Note B of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein.

 

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Revenues

 

The table below outlines product versus recurring revenues for comparable periods:

 

 Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended
 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 Variance  March 31, 2019 March 31, 2019 Variance
                    
Product $2,820,805   95%  $2,013,922   95%  $806,883   40%  $2,586,669 94% $1,503,658 94% $1,083,011 72%
Recurring  153,357   5%   110,201   5%   43,156   39%   176,533 6%  101,538 6%  74,995 74%
Total $2,974,162   100%  $2,124,123   100%  $850,039   40%  $2,763,202 100% $1,605,196 100% $1,158,006 72%

 

  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017  Variance 
                   
Product $4,324,463   94%  $3,824,307   95%  $500,156   13% 
Recurring  254,895   6%   213,043   5%   41,852   20% 
Total $4,579,358   100%  $4,037,350   100%  $542,008   13% 

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Product Revenue

 

Product revenue principally arises from the sale and installation of the EcoSmart energy management platform. The EcoSmart Suite of products consists of thermostats, sensors, controllers, wireless networking products, switches, outlets and a control platform.

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, product revenue increased by 40%72% or $0.8$1.08 million and 13% or $0.5 million, respectively, when compared to the prior year. Foryear period as a result of the three months ended June 30, 2018,Company beginning the quarter with a backlog of approximately $4.00 million, along with continued growth in channel sales. As a result of continued sales growth, the Company also finished the quarter with a backlog of actual product increased by $0.13 million and installation revenue increased by $0.64approximately $4.00 million. The hospitality market comprised $2.06 million of product sales for the three months ended June 30, 2018, a $0.56March 31, 2019 increased $0.49 million increase from the prior year period. Theperiod to $1.69 million, largely driven by international sales in the hospitality market due to contract for a modular home project sold through an OEM partner. In addition, the government market increased $0.43 million to $0.44 million and the Multiple Dwelling Unit (“MDU”) market increased $0.18 million to $0.20 million. This was partially offset by a decrease in the education market sales for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased $0.42March 31, 2019 of $0.03 million to $0.65 million from $0.23 million for the prior year period. The Multiple Dwelling Unit (“MDU”) market decreased $0.15 million from $0.20 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 to $0.05 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018. The hospitality market sales for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased $0.63 million to $3.53 million from $2.9 million for the prior year period. The education market sales for the six months ended June 30, 2018 decreased $0.05 million to $0.65 million from $0.7 million for the prior year period and the MDU market sales for the six months ended June 30, 2018 decreased $0.23 million to $0.07 million from $0.3 million for the prior year period.$0.26 million. The Company’s commitment to access distribution channels through resellers and value added distribution partners remained stable.continued to grow. Product revenue derived from channel partners increased $1.3$0.86 million to $2.13 million for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 compared to the prior year period.

  

Recurring Revenue

 

Recurring revenue is attributed to our call center support services. The Company recognizes revenue ratably over the service month for monthly support revenues and defers revenue for annual support services over the term of the service period. Recurring revenue consists of Telkonet’s EcoCare service and support program.

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, recurring revenue increased by 39% and 20%, respectively,74% when compared to the prior year period. New sales outpaced non-renewals. 

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Cost of Sales

 

  Three Months Ended 
  June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017  Variance 
                   
Product $1,376,729   49%  $1,065,914   53%  $310,815   29% 
Recurring  66,482   43%   32,627   30%   33,855   104% 
Total $1,443,211   49%  $1,098,541   52%  $344,670   31% 

 Six Months Ended  Three Months Ended
 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 Variance  March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018 Variance
                    
Product $2,370,966   55%  $2,073,959   54%  $297,007   14%  $1,690,598 65% $994,237 66% $696,361 70%
Recurring  126,479   50%   62,645   29%   63,834   102%   86,042 49%  59,997 59%  26,045 43%
Total $2,497,445   55%  $2,136,604   53%  $360,841   17%  $1,776,640 64% $1,054,234 66% $722,406 69%

 

Costs of Product Sales

 

Costs of product revenue include equipment and installation labor related to EcoSmart technology. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, total product costs increased by 29% and 14%, respectively,70% compared to the prior year. Cost of materials increased by 82% or $0.42 million compared to the prior year periods. For the three month comparison, the materials costsperiod, primarily as a percentageresult of product sales increased by 37% compared to the comparable period.increase in sales. The costimpact of materials increased $0.29tariffs resulted in a $0.25 million and inventory adjustments decreased $0.09 million.increase in freight expense. The Company’s use of outside contractors for installations increased, resulting in a $0.11$0.12 million increase in contractor services costs. For the six month comparison, material costs increased $0.21 million, use of outside contractors for installations increased resulting in a $0.03 million increase in contractor services. These increases were partially offset by a $0.17$0.10 million adjustmentdecrease in inventory costs.adjustments.

 

Costs of Recurring Revenue

 

Recurring costs are comprised of labor and telecommunication services for our customer service department. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, recurring costs increased by 104% and 102%, respectively, when43% compared to the prior year periods. These variances were primarilyperiod. This $0.03 million variance was due to an increase in salary, benefits and temporary staffing.

Gross Profit

  Three Months Ended 
  June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017  Variance 
                   
Product $1,444,076   51%  $948,008   47%  $496,068   52% 
Recurring  86,875   57%   77,574   70%   9,301   12% 
Total $1,530,951   51%  $1,025,582   48%  $505,369   49% 

  Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017  Variance 
                   
Product $1,953,497   45%  $1,750,348   46%  $203,149   12% 
Recurring  128,416   50%   150,398   71%   (21,982)  (15%)
Total $2,081,913   45%  $1,900,746   47%  $181,167   10% 

 

 

 

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Gross Profit

  Three Months Ended
  March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018 Variance
                
Product $896,071  35% $509,421  34% $386,650  76%
Recurring  90,491  51%  41,541  41%  48,950  118%
Total $986,562  36% $550,962  34% $435,600  79%

 

Gross Profit on Product Revenue

 

Gross profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 increased by 52% and 12%, respectively,76% when compared to the prior year periods.period. The actual gross profit percentage increased from 47%34% for the three months ended June 30, 2017March 31, 2018 to 51%35% for the three months ended June 30, 2018. ForMarch 31, 2019. Contributing to the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017,increase in margin were lower discounts utilized offsetting the gross profit percentage decreased 1% from 46% at June 30, 2017 to 45% at June 30, 2018. The decrease was directly related to costincreases in costs of goods sold and outside services.product sales discussed above.

  

Gross Profit on Recurring Revenue

 

The gross profit associated with recurring revenue increased by 12% and decreased by 15%, respectively,118% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 when compared to the prior year periods. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, the actual gross profit percentage decreased 13% comparedperiod. The increase was related to the prior year period, from 70% to 57%. For the six months ended June 30, 2018, the actual gross profit percentage decreased 21% compared to the prior year period, from 71% to 50%.increased unit sales with call center support services included.

 

Operating Expenses

 

  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2018  2017  Variance 
                 
Total $1,739,587  $1,892,506  $(152,919)  (8%) 

  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2018  2017  Variance 
                 
Total $3,472,185  $4,050,564  $(578,379)  (14%) 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2019  2018  Variance
               
Total $1,826,607  $1,732,598  $94,009  5%

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, operating expenses decreasedincreased by 8% and 14%, respectively,5% when compared to the prior year periodsperiod as outlined below.

 

Research and Development

  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2018  2017  Variance 
                 
Total $431,856  $444,557  $(12,701)  (3%) 

  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2018  2017  Variance 
                 
Total $870,636  $823,013  $47,623   6%   
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2019  2018  Variance
               
Total $486,626  $438,780  $47,846  11%

 

Research and development costs are related to both present and future products and are expensed in the period incurred. Current research and development costs are associated with product development and integration. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, research and development costs decreased by 3% and increased by 6%, respectively,11% when compared to the prior year periods. For the three month comparison, theperiod. The variance is due to an approximate $0.02 million decrease in salaries along with an approximate $0.03 decrease in certification expenses, all partially offset by an increase of $0.05 million for consulting expenses. For the six month comparison the variance is due to a $0.12 million increase in consulting expenses, partially offset by a $0.05 decrease in certification expenses.expenditures for consulting.

 

 

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2018  2017  Variance 
                 
Total $1,291,103  $1,483,069  $(191,966)  (13%) 

  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2018  2017  Variance 
                 
Total $2,568,006  $3,207,762  $(639,756)  (20%) 
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2019  2018  Variance
               
Total $1,323,049  $1,276,903  $46,146  4%

 

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, selling, general and administrative expenses decreasedincreased over the prior year periodsperiod by 13% and 20%, respectively.4%. For the three month comparison, duethe majority of the variance is attributed to the sale of EthoStream, the Company was able to decrease executive,increase in accounting and saleslegal services, leading to an increase in $0.06 million. Additionally, there were increased commissions in the amount of $0.04 million. These costs were offset by a decrease in salaries wagesof $0.03 million and benefits of $0.05 million. An $0.08 million decrease was a result of the Company’s decision to not retain a marketing consulting firm. An $0.05 million decrease was the results of a decrease$0.02 change in bad debt expense.

 

For the six month comparison, due to the sale of EthoStream, the Company was able to decrease executive, accounting and sales salaries, wages and benefits of $0.16 million. A $0.09 million decrease was a result of the Company’s decision to not retain a marketing consulting firm. A $0.07 million decrease was the results of a decrease in bad debt expense. Additionally, a $0.32 million decrease was the results of a decrease in stock option expense.

Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

  Three Months Ended June 30, 
  2018  2017  Variance 
                 
Total $  $18,885  $(18,885)  (100%) 

  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2018  2017  Variance 
                 
Total $  $590,657  $(590,657)  (100%) 

Income from discontinued operations decreased $0.02 million or 100% and $0.59 million or 100% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 over the prior year periods. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 there was no activity from discontinued operations.

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EBITDA from Continuing Operations

 

Management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures may be useful to investors in certain instances to provide additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is a metric used by management and frequently used by the financial community. Adjusted EBITDA provides insight into an organization’s operating trends and facilitates comparisons between peer companies, since interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Adjusted EBITDA is one of the measures used for determining our debt covenant compliance. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that are unusual in nature or not comparable from period to period. While management believes that non-GAAP measurements are useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace our GAAP financial results. Adjusted EBITDA is not, and should not be considered, an alternative to net income (loss), income (loss) from operations, or any other measure for determining operating performance of liquidity, as determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). In assessing the overall health of its business for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, the Company excluded items in the following general category described below:

 

·Stock-based compensation: The Company believes that because of the variety of equity awards used by companies, varying methodologies for determining stock-based compensation and the assumptions and estimates involved in those determinations, the exclusion of non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options enhances the ability of management and investors to understand the impact of non-cash stock-based compensation on our operating results. Further, the Company believes that excluding stock-based compensation expense related to employee stock options allows for a more transparent comparison of its financial results to the previous period.
·Bonus paid to executives upon sale of discontinued operations: The Company does not consider the bonuses of $87,750 associated with the sale of EthoStream to be indicative of current or future operating performance. Therefore, the Company does not consider the inclusion of these costs helpful in assessing its current financial performance compared to the previous year.

 

RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS FROM

CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

(Unaudited)FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,

 

  

Three Months Ended

June 30,

  

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
             
Net loss from continuing operations $(206,582) $(869,406) $(1,390,748) $(2,163,644)
Interest (income) expense, net  (4,054)  (4,428)  (1,524)  5,925 
Provision for income taxes  2,000   6,910   2,000   7,901 
Depreciation and amortization  16,628   9,880   33,543   19,789 
EBITDA – continuing operations  (192,008)  (857,044)  (1,356,729)  (2,130,029)
Adjustments:                
Stock-based compensation  1,531   3,516   3,061   318,202 
Bonus paid to executives upon sale of discontinued operations           87,750 
Adjusted EBITDA $(190,478) $(853,528) $(1,353,668) $(1,724,077)

  2019  2018 
Net loss $(845,604) $(1,184,166)
Interest expense, net  5,561   2,530 
Depreciation and amortization  16,931   16,915 
EBITDA  (823,112)  (1,164,721)
Adjustments:        
Stock-based compensation  1,815   1,531 
Adjusted EBITDA $(821,297) $(1,163,190)

 

 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2019, the Company reported a net loss of $845,604 and had cash used in operating activities of $1,716,357 and ended the period with an accumulated deficit of $124,017,010 and total current assets in excess of current liabilities of 5,190,204. At March 31, 2019, the Company had $3,745,998 of cash and approximately $1,043,000 of availability on its credit facility. The credit facility is a $2,000,000 line of credit, which is subject to a borrowing base calculation based on the Company’s eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory each multiplied by an applicable advance rate, with an overall limitation tied to the Company’s eligible accounts receivable. As of March 31, 2019, we had borrowing capacity of $2,000,000 and an outstanding balance of approximately $907,000, resulting in the approximate availability of $1,043,000 on the credit facility.

Since inception, the Company has incurred operating losses and has reported negative cash flows from operating activities. Since 2012, the Company has made significant investments in the engineering, development and marketing of an intelligent automation platform, including but not limited to, hardware and software enhancements, support services and applications. The funding for these development efforts has contributed to the ongoing operating losses and use of cash. Operating losses have been financed by debt and equity transactions, credit facility capacity, the sale of a wholly-owned subsidiary and management of working capital levels. The report from our independent registered public accounting firm on our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018 stated there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon generating profitable operations in the future and/or securing the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to secure such financing at commercially reasonable terms, if at all. If cash resources become insufficient to meet the Company’s ongoing obligations, the Company will be required to scale back or discontinue portions of its operations or discontinue operations entirely, whereby, the Company’s shareholders may lose some or all of their investment.

We have not identified, and cannot be certain we will be able to identify, a course of action that guarantees the achievement of profitable operations in the foreseeable future. In June 2018, the Company’s Board engaged an investment bank to identify strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including but not limited to, a sale of the Company, an investment in the Company, a merger or other business combination, a sale of all or substantially all assets or a strategic joint venture. At May 15, 2019, no definitive alternatives had been identified.

The Company has financedexpects to draw on its’ cash reserves and utilize the credit facility to the extent availability exists to finance its operations since inception primarily through privatenear term working capital needs. We expect to continue to incur operating losses and public offeringsnegative operating cash flows for one year beyond the date of these financial statements. Accordingly, and in light of the Company’s equity securities,historic and continuing losses, there is substantial doubt about the issuance of various debt instruments and asset based lending, and the sale of assets.Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Working Capital

 

Working capital (current assets in excess of current liabilities) from continuing operations decreased by $1,756,774$1,016,095 during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 from working capital of $6,206,299 at December 31, 2018 fromto a working capital of $9,480,565$5,190,204 at DecemberMarch 31, 2017 to working capital of $7,723,791 at June 30, 2018.2019.

 

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Revolving Credit Facility

 

The Company is a party to a loan and security agreement (the “Heritage Bank Loan Agreement”), with Heritage Bank of Commerce, a California state chartered bank (“Heritage Bank”), governing a new revolving credit facility in a principal amount not to exceed $2,000,000 (the “Credit Facility”). Availability of borrowings under the Credit Facility is subject to a borrowing base calculation based on the Company’s eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory each multiplied by an applicable advance rate, with an overall limitation tied to the Company’s eligible accounts receivable. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement contains representations and warranties, covenants,is available for working capital and other provisions customary to transactions of this nature. As of June 30, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants.general business purposes. The outstanding principal balance of the Credit Facility bears interest at the Prime Rate plus 3.00%, which was 8%8.50% at June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 7.50% at December 31, 2017. 2018. On October 9, 2014, as part of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement, Heritage Bank was granted a warrant to purchase 250,000 shares of Telkonet common stock. The warrant has an exercise price of $0.20 and expires October 9, 2021. On February 13, 2019, the tenth amendment to the Credit Facility was executed extending the maturity date to September 30, 2020, unless earlier accelerated under the terms of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement.

The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement also contains financial covenants that place restrictions on, among other things, the incurrence of debt, granting of liens and sale of assets. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement also contains financial covenants, including a maximum EBITDA loss covenant, measured quarterly, a minimum asset coverage ratio, measured monthly, and a minimum unrestricted cash balance of $2 million. During the period ended March 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company and Heritage Bank entered into several amendments to the Credit Facility to adjust these covenant levels. As long as the Company maintains the minimum unrestricted cash balance of $2 million, a violation of the minimum EBITDA level will not trigger an event of default. A violation of any of these covenants could result in an event of default under the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement. Upon the occurrence of such an event of default or certain other customary events of defaults, payment of any outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility may be accelerated and Heritage Bank’s commitment to extend credit under the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement may be terminated. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement contains other representations and warranties, covenants, and other provisions customary to transactions of this nature.

The outstanding balance on the Credit Facility was zero$907,241 and $682,211$121,474 at June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The2018 and the remaining available borrowing capacity was approximately $1,622,000$1,043,000 and $202,000 at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017,$499,000, respectively.

On As of March 31, 2018, an amendment to the revolving credit facility with Heritage Bank was executed to amend certain terms of the Heritage Bank Loan Agreement. Among the terms of the amendment was that if2019, the Company fails to comply with required EBITDA covenants as of any particular quarterly measurement date, the Company will be deemed to bewas in compliance as of the measurement date if the Company’s unrestricted cash maintained at Heritage Bank is in excess of $5,000,000.with all financial covenants.

Cash Flow Analysis

 

Cash used in continuing operations was $2,179,004$1,716,357 and $1,770,068$991,884 during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively. As of June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, our primary capital needs included costs incurred to increase energy management sales, inventory procurement and managing current liabilities. The working capital changes during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 were primarily a result of increased working capital needs based on revenue growth, with an approximate $1,439,000 increase in accounts receivable, a $463,000 increase in accounts payable, a $187,000 increase in accrued expenses, a $172,000 increase in the reserve for inventory obsolescence, a $169,000 decrease in contract liabilities, and a $132,000 increase in contract assets. The working capital changes during the three months ended March 31, 2018 were primarily related to an approximate $373,000 increase$329,000 decrease in accounts receivable, a $453,000$362,000 decrease in inventory, a $283,000 decrease in accounts payable, a $295,000 increase in prepaid expense and other current assets, offset by a $277,000 decrease in inventory,customer asset, a $124,000 decrease in customer deposits and a $512,000$273,000 decrease in deferred revenuesrevenue that were both reclassified to contract liabilities which increased $653,000 and an $18,000 decrease in accounts payable. The working capital changes during the six months ended June 30, 2017 were primarily related to an approximate $140,000a $219,000 increase in accounts receivable, offset by a $75,000 decrease in inventory, a $160,000 increase in customer deposits, a $76,000 decrease in accrued liabilities and expenses and a $97,000 decrease in accounts payable.prepaid expenses. Accounts receivable fluctuatesbalances fluctuate based on the negotiated billing terms with customers and collections. We purchase inventory based on forecasts and orders, and when those forecasts and orders change, the amount of inventory may also fluctuate. Accounts payable fluctuatesbalances fluctuate with changes in inventory levels, volume of inventory purchases, and negotiated supplier and vendor terms.

 

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Cash used in investing activities was $2,302 during the three months ended March 31, 2019. Cash used in investing activities was $7,493 during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2018. Cash provided by investing activities was $11,793,209 duringDuring the sixthree months ended June 30, 2017. During the six months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, the cash used by investing activities reflects a decrease ofCompany purchased approximately $2,302 and $7,493, associated with the purchase of property and equipment. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the cash provided reflects the proceeds less adjustments associated with the sale of the assets and certain liabilities assumed of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, EthoStream and a decrease of $12,011 associated with the purchaserespectively, of computer equipment.

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Cash used in financing activities was $682,211$785,766 and $1,062,129$59,359 during the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Proceeds borrowed from the line of credit were $2,339,000 and 2017, respectively. Cashcash used for payments on the line of credit were $682,211$1,553,234 during the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018. The Heritage Bank Loan Agreement forMarch 31, 2019. Proceeds borrowed from the Company’s line of credit includedthe Companywere $220,610 and EthoStream as co borrowers. Upon closing the EthoStream sale transaction on March 29, 2017, the entire balance outstandingcash used for payments on the Credit Facility, $1,062,129, was repaid.line of credit were $279,969 during the three months ended March 31, 2018.

 

We are working to manage our current liabilities while we continue to make changes in operations to improve our cash flow and liquidity position.

 

Management expects that global economic conditions, in particular the decreasing price of energy, along with the impact of tariffs and competition will continue to present a challenging operating environment through 2018;2019; therefore working capital management will continue to be a high priority for 2018.2019. The Company’s estimated cash requirements for our operations for the next 12 months is not anticipated to differ significantly from our present cash requirements for our operations.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company has no material off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Acquisition or Disposition of Property and Equipment

 

The Company does not anticipate significant purchases of property or equipment during the next twelve months. The Waukesha, Wisconsin lease may require additional furniture, shelving, computer equipment and peripherals to be used in the Company’s day-to-day operations.

  

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

 

As of June 30, 2018, the Company performed an evaluation, under the supervisionOur management is responsible for establishing and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures. Management has identified control deficiencies regarding the lack of segregation of duties due to the limited size of the Company’s accounting department, a failure to implementmaintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, includingas defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of the financial statements of the Company in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree or compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

With the participation of our IT generalChief Executive Officer, our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018 based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Based on our evaluation and the material weaknesses described below, management concluded that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018 based on the COSO framework criteria.

Management did not properly design or maintain effective controls over the control environment and the need formonitoring components of COSO. We did not have a stronger internal control environment particularly in our financial reporting and close process. We lack sufficient personnel resources and technicalcomplement of accounting and reporting expertisefinancial personnel with an appropriate level of knowledge to appropriately address certaintechnical accounting and financial reporting matters in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.principles and the Company’s overall financial reporting requirements. We also lack sufficient information technology resources to address our IT general control environment requirements. The failures within the control environment and monitoring components contributed to the following control activity level material weaknesses:

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·Revenues – We did not properly design or maintain effective controls over the recording of revenue recognition for contracts whose performance obligations are fulfilled over time.
·Financial Statement Close and Reporting – We did not properly design or maintain effective controls over the period end financial close and reporting process. Specifically, we lacked control over the review of account reconciliations, journal entries, identification of related party transactions, and reporting of our financial results and disclosures.
·Information Technology – We did not properly design or maintain effective controls to prevent unauthorized access to certain systems, programs and data, and provide for periodic review and monitoring of access and changes in programs, including review of security logs and analysis of segregation of duties conflicts.
·Segregation of Duties – We did not maintain adequate segregation of duties within the Company’s business processes, financial applications, and IT systems. Specifically, we did not have an adequate process or appropriate controls in place to adequately assess the segregation of job responsibilities and system user access for initiating, authorizing, and recording transactions.

These control deficiencies could result in placea misstatement of account balances resulting in a more than remote likelihood that a material misstatement to support the accurate reporting of our financial results and disclosuresstatements may not be prevented or detected on our Form 10-Q. Management of the Company believesa timely basis. Accordingly, we have determined that these control deficiencies as described above constitute material weaknesses are due to the small size of the Company’s accounting staff. The small size of the Company’s accounting staff may prevent adequate controls in the future, such as segregation of duties, due to the cost/benefit of such remediation. The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of the end of the period covered by this report.weaknesses.

 

We are reviewing actions to remediate the identified material weaknesses. As we continue to evaluate and work to improve our internal controls over financial reporting, our senior management may determine to take additional measures to address deficiencies or modify the remediation efforts. Until the remediation efforts that our senior management identifies as necessary, are completed, tested and determined effective, the material weaknesses described above will continue to exist. At present, the Company does not expect to hire additional personnel to remediate these control deficiencies in the near future.

 

In light of these material weaknesses, we performed additional analyses and procedures in order to conclude that our condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30,and for the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 included in this Annual Report on Form 10-Q10-K were fairly stated in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, management believes that despite our material weaknesses, our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six monthsyears ended June 30,December 31, 2018 and 2017 are fairly stated, in all material respects, in accordance with GAAP.

 

Under applicable Securities Law, the Company is not required to obtain an attestation report from the Company's independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting, and accordingly, such an attestation has not been obtained or included in this Annual Report.

Changes in Internal Controls

Other than the material weaknesses discussed above, during the quarter ended March 31, 2019, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of its business.  Although occasional adverse decisions or settlements may occur, the Company believes that the final disposition of such matters should not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

   

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

Investors should consider carefullyThere were no material changes during the following risk factors in additionquarter to the other information included and incorporated by referenceRisk Factors disclosed in this Quarterly ReportItem 1A – “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-Q that we believe are applicable to our business and10-K for the industries in which we operate.year ended December 31, 2018.

New tariffs and evolving trade policy between the United States and China may have a material adverse effect on our business.

During 2018, the United States Federal Government imposed significant tariffs on imports from numerous countries, including China. Subsequent to this, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) announced an initial proposed list of imports from China that could be subject to additional tariffs. The list of imports for which Customs and Border Protection began collecting additional duties during July 2018, focuses on the industrial sector. The Company’s main supplier, accounting for over 80% of total purchases, is located in China. The products that the Company purchases from the supplier are subject to up to 25% tariffs. As a result, the tariffs will directly increase our cost of sales.

In addition, these new tariffs and the evolving trade policy dispute between the United States and China may have a significant impact on the industries in which we participate. Further governmental action related to tariffs or international trade agreements or policies has the potential to adversely impact demand for our products, our costs, customers, suppliers and/or the United States economy, thus, to adversely impact our businesses and results of operations.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

  

Exhibit Number Description Of Document
31.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Jason L. Tienor
31.2 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Richard E. Mushrush
32.1 Certification of Jason L. Tienor pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certification of Richard E. Mushrush pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB XBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

Telkonet, Inc.

Registrant

   
Date: August 14, 2018May 15, 2019By:/s/ Jason L. Tienor
 

Jason L. Tienor

Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer)

Date: August 14, 2018May 15, 2019By:/s/ Richard E. Mushrush
 

Richard E. Mushrush

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial officer)

 

 

 

 

 

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