UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

☒ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) ofthe Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020

 

OR

 

☐ 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 001-14015

 

APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware

77-0262908

(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 (IRS Employer
Identification Number)

 

2480 W Ruthrauff Road, Suite 140 Q  
Tucson, Arizona 85705
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code(520) 628-7415

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 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).

Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a 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. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer: ☐Accelerated filer:  ☐
Non-accelerated filer:  ☐Smaller reporting company: ☒
 Emerging growth company ☐

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes ☐ No ☒

 

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

 

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which
Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share AERG  OTCQB 

 

As of November 18, 2019,August 11, 2020, there were 206,204,062212,143,146 shares of the issuer’sissuer's common stock, par value $.001 per share, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 


APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
ITEM 1.Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements1
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 (Unaudited) and December 31, 201820191
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 and 20182019 (Unaudited)2
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020  and 20182019 (Unaudited)3
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’Stockholders' Deficit for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2020 (Unaudited)4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (Unaudited)45
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 and 20182019 (Unaudited)6
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements7
   
ITEM 2.Management’sManagement's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations17
   
ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures2225
   
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
  
ITEM 1.Legal Proceedings2326
ITEM 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds29
   
ITEM 6.Exhibits2629
   
SIGNATURES2730

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ITEM 1.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

  September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
  (Unaudited)  
ASSETS        
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $149,153  $178,552 
Subscription receivable     60,000 
Inventory  5,930    
Other assets  64,296   10,923 
Total current assets  219,379   249,475 
Long-term assets        
Property and equipment  33,575   38,887 
Deferred compensation  2,291,667    
Other long-term assets  585,244   441,507 
Total long-term assets  2,910,486   480,394 
TOTAL ASSETS $3,129,865  $729,869 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable $646,853  $681,408 
Accrued compensation     384,833 
Accrued officer compensation  206,000   206,000 
Notes payable  2,736,338    
Due to related parties  50,000   50,000 
Accrued expenses  3,021   20 
Accrued dividends  48,079   48,079 
Total current liabilities  3,690,291   1,370,340 
Long-term liabilities        
Long-term notes payable  2,000,000    
Total liabilities  5,690,291   1,370,340 
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Stockholders’ (deficit)        
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $.001 par value, 2,000,000
  shares authorized; 13,602 shares issued and outstanding at
  September 30, 2019 and at December 31, 2018
  14   14 
Common stock, $.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized;
   204,197,396 and 201,697,396 shares issued and outstanding
   at September 30, 2019 and at December 31, 2018,
   respectively
  204,197   201,697 
Additional paid-in capital  84,722,612   82,637,749 
Accumulated deficit  (87,487,249)  (83,479,931)
Total stockholders’ (deficit)  (2,560,426)  (640,471)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) $3,129,865  $729,869 

  June 30,
2020
  December 31, 2019 
  (Unaudited)    
ASSETS      
Current assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $446,976  $88,415 
Other receivable  2,879   2,880 
Other assets  159,101   52,686 
Total current assets  608,956   143,981 
Long-term assets        
Long-term receivable  582,377   582,377 
Property and equipment - net  28,017   36,568 
Deferred compensation  1,666,667   2,083,334 
Total long-term assets  2,277,061   2,702,279 
TOTAL ASSETS $2,886,017  $2,846,260 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT)        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable $422,015  $472,868 
Accrued officer compensation  206,000   206,000 
Notes payable including accrued interest of $233,541 at June 30, 2020 and $119,218 at December 31, 2019  3,956,972   3,467,890 
Due to related parties  50,000   50,000 
Accrued expenses  55,526   23,588 
Accrued dividends  48,079   48,079 
Deferred revenues  66,368   - 
Total current liabilities  4,804,960   4,268,425 
Long-term liabilities        
Long-term notes payable  1,132,760   1,500,000 
Total liabilities  5,937,720   5,768,425 
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Stockholders’ (deficit)        
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; 13,602 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and at December 31, 2019  14   14 
Common stock, $.001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 212,143,146 and 206,569,063 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and at December 31, 2019, respectively  212,143   206,569 
Additional paid-in capital  88,412,212   85,907,523 
Accumulated deficit  (91,676,072)  (89,036,271)
Total stockholders’ (deficit)  (3,051,703)  (2,922,165)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) $2,886,017  $2,846,260 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 For the three months ended
September 30,
  For the three months ended
June 30,
 
 2019  2018  2020  2019 
          
Operating expenses          
General and administrative $2,467,328  $723,316  $1,128,324  $610,446 
Selling and marketing  52,562   -   71,840   53,999 
Research and development  67,670   48,508   65,317   95,890 
                
Total operating expenses  2,587,560   771,824   1,265,481   760,335 
                
Operating loss  (2,587,560)  (771,824)  (1,265,481)  (760,335)
                
Other (expense)        
Other income (expense)        
Interest (expense)  (46,783)  (174)  (109,229)  (26,485)
Total other (expense)  (46,783)  (174)  (109,229)  (26,485)
                
Net loss  (2,634,343)  (771,998)  (1,374,710)  (786,820)
                
Preferred stock dividends  (8,501)  (8,501)  (8,501)  (8,501)
                
Net loss attributable to common stockholders $(2,642,844) $(780,499) $(1,383,211) $(795,321)
                
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.01)
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted  204,197,396   192,260,657   212,319,137   203,814,063 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 For the nine months ended
September 30,
  For the six months ended
June 30,
 
 2019  2018  2020  2019 
     
Revenue $10,000  $- 
Gross profit  10,000   - 
             
Operating expenses             
General and administrative $3,534,493  $1,457,539   2,218,744   1,067,165 
Selling and marketing  158,895   -   153,526   106,333 
Research and development  236,221   98,000   122,796   168,550 
                
Total operating expenses  3,929,609   1,555,539   2,495,066   1,342,048 
                
Operating loss  (3,929,609)  (1,555,539)  (2,485,066)  (1,342,048)
                
Other income/(expense)                
Other income  15,833   - 
Interest (expense)  (77,708)  (244,820)  (170,568)  (30,925)
Total other income  (77,708)  (244,820)  (154,735)  (30,925)
                
Net loss  (4,007,317)  (1,800,359)  (2,639,801)  (1,372,973)
                
Preferred stock dividends  (25,504)  (25,504)  (17,003)  (17,003)
                
        
Net loss attributable to common stockholders $(4,032,821) $(1,825,863) $(2,656,804) $(1,389,976)
                
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted $(0.02) $(0.01) $(0.01) $(0.01)
                
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted  204,006,788   177,799,785   208,765,721   204,006,788 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).


APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

For the six months ended June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

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  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional
 Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total
 Stockholders'
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance as of December 31, 2019  13,602  $14   206,569,062  $206,569  $85,907,523  $(89,036,271) $(2,922,165)
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   439,956   -   439,956 
Common stock issued on exercise of stock option and warrant  -   -   25,000   25   1,725   -   1,750 
Sale of common stock          3,710,000   3,710   1,109,290       1,113,000 
Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   (1,265,091)  (1,265,091)
Balance as of March 31, 2020  13,602  $14   210,304,062  $210,304  $87,458,494  $(90,301,362) $(2,632,550)
                             
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   344,430   -   344,430 
RSA-based non-cash compensation  -   -   18,750   19   6,508   -   6,527 
Common stock issued on exercise of stock option and warrant  -   -   1,050,000   1,050   72,450   -   73,500 
Sale of common stock  -   -   1,770,334   1,770   529,330   -   531,100 
Cancellation of common stock          (1,000,000)  (1,000)  1,000   -   - 
Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2020  -   -   -   -   -   (1,374,710)  (1,374,710)
   13,602  $14   212,143,146  $212,143  $88,412,212  $(91,676,072) $(3,051,703)

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).


APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

 

 Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional
 Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total Stockholders’  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional
 Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total Stockholders' 
 Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance as of December 31, 2018  13,602  $14   201,697,396  $201,697  $82,637,749  $(83,479,931) $(640,471)  13,602  $14   201,697,396  $201,697  $82,637,749  $(83,479,931) $(640,471)
Stock-based compensation expense  -   -   -   -   122,950   -   122,950   -   -   -   -   122,950   -   122,950 
Sale of common stock  -   -   2,500,000   2,500   147,500   -   150,000   -   -   2,500,000   2,500   147,500   -   150,000 
Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2019  -   -   -   -   -   (586,155)  (586,155)  -   -   -   -   -   (586,155)  (586,155)
Balance as of March 31, 2019  13,602  $14   204,197,396  $204,197  $82,908,199  $(84,066,086) $(953,676)  13,602  $14   204,197,396  $204,197  $82,908,199  $(84,066,086) $(953,676)
                            
Stock-based compensation expense  -   -   -   -   386,318   -   386,318   -   -   -   -   386,318   -   386,318 
                            
Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2019  -   -   -   -   -   (786,820)  (786,820)  -   -   -   -   -   (786,820)  (786,820)
                            
Balance as of June 30, 2019  13,602  $14   204,197,396  $204,197  $83,294,517  $(84,852,906) $(1,354,178)  13,602  $14   204,197,396  $204,197  $83,294,517  $(84,852,906) $(1,354,178)
Stock-based compensation expense  -   -   -   -   1,428,095   -   1,428,095 
Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2019  -   -   -   -   -   (2,634,343)  (2,634,343)
                            
Balance as of September 30, 2019  13,602  $14   204,197,396  $204,197  $84,722,612  $(87,487,249) $(2,560,426)

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

statements (unaudited).

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

  Preferred Stock  Common Stock  Additional
 Paid-in
  Accumulated  Total
 Stockholders’
 
  Shares  Amount  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Deficit 
Balance as of December 31, 2017  13,602  $14   157,785,520  $157,785  $79,452,635  $(80,472,185) $(861,751)
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   20,955   -   20,955 
Shares issues for services  -   -   6,242,710   6,243   182,281   -   188,524 
To recognize BCF of loans in quarter  -   -   -   -   111,370   -   111,370 
Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2018  -   -   -   -   -   (324,388) $(324,388)
Balance as of March 31, 2018  13,602  $14   164,028,230  $164,028  $79,767,241  $(80,796,573) $(865,290)
                             
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   13,642   -   13,642 
Sale of common stock  -   -   27,166,666   27,167   1,602,833   -   1,630,000 
Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2018  -   -   -   -   -  $(703,973)  (703,973)
Balance as of June 30, 2018  13,602  $14   191,194,896  $191,195  $81,383,716  $(81,500,546) $74,379 
Stock-based compensation  -   -   -   -   11,309   -   11,309 
Shares issues for services  -   -   3,502,500   3,502   206,647   -   210,149 
Sale of common stock  -   -   3,000,000   3,000   177,000   -   180,000 
Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2018  -   -   -   -   -  $(771,998)  (771,998)
Balance as of September 30, 2018  13,602  $14   197,697,396  $197,697  $81,778,672  $(82,272,544) $(296,161)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 For the nine months ended
September 30,
  For the six months ended
June 30,
 
 2019  2018  2020  2019 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net loss $(4,007,317) $(1,800,359)  (2,639,801) $(1,372,974)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Stock based compensation expense  1,931,790   45,905 
Loss on early payoff of note payable  -   174,412 
Shares issued for services  5,573   398,674 
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature  -   204,119 
Amortization of financing costs  -   22,721 
Depreciation  9,722   - 
Noncash stock based compensation expense  790,913   509,268 
Amortization of future compensation payable  203,333   -   416,667   - 
Depreciation and amortization  8,551   6,481 
Amortization of prepaid expenses  98,183   - 
Interest expense  77,708   17,806   -   30,925 
Changes in assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable  9,888   - 
Other receivable  57,445   -   -   60,000 
Other long term assets  -   (255,893)
Inventory  (5,930)    
Customer deposits  66,368   - 
Prepaids and deposits  5,433   (19,895)  (106,422)  (17,871)
Long term receivables - net  (141,182)  -   -   (141,182)
Accounts payable  (48,155)  158,353   (57,097)  (75,200)
Accrued interest  120,568   - 
Accrued expenses and compensation  (381,833)  (60,799)  31,939   (377,855)
Net cash used in operating activities  (2,293,413)  (1,114,956)  (1,260,243)  (1,378,408)
        
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:                
Purchase of equipment  (4,410)  (38,887)
Net cash used in investing activities  (4,410)  (38,887)  -   - 
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:                
Proceeds from notes payable  2,150,000   149,750   132,760   1,150,000 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  150,000   1,690,000   1,644,100   150,000 
Repayment on notes payable  (31,576)  (361,468)  (233,306)  - 
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants  75,250   - 
Net cash provided by financing activities  2,268,424   1,478,282   1,618,804   1,300,000 
                
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (29,399)  324,439   358,561   (78,408)
                
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  178,552   2,764   88,415   178,552 
                
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $149,153  $327,203  $446,976  $100,144 
                
Supplemental Cash Flow Information                
Cash paid for interest $2,117  $12,949  $21,869  $1,320 
Cash paid for taxes $-  $-  $-  $- 
Schedule of Non-Cash Information        
Discount on note payable on purchase of Applied Optical Sciences $2,500,000  $- 
Amortization of discount on note payable $(208,333) $- 
Note payable on purchase of Applied Optical Sciences $(2,500,000) $- 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SeptemberJune 30, 20192020

(Unaudited)

 

1.1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND GOING CONCERN

 

The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Applied Energetics, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary North Star Power Engineering, Inc. as of SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 (collectively, “company,” “Applied"company," "Applied Energetics,” “we,” “our”" "we," "our" or “us”"us"). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented have been made. The results for the three-month and nine-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, may not be indicative of the results for the entire year. The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the company’scompany's audited consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, the company incurred a net loss of approximately $4,007,000,$2,640,000, had negative cash flows from operations of $2,293,000$1,260,000 and may incur additional future losses due to the reduction in Governmentgovernment contract activity. Additionally, as of June 30, 2020, the company had a working capital deficit (current liabilities less current assets) of $4,196,000. These matters raise substantial doubt as to the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic contributes to this uncertainty.

 

The company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations. Management is devoting substantially all of its efforts to developing its business and raising capital and there can be no assurance that the company’s efforts will be successful. No assurance can be given that management’s actions will result in profitable operations or the resolution of its liquidity problems. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the company be unable to continue as a going concern.concern for one year from the date the financials are issued.

 

In order to improve the company’s liquidity, the company’s management is actively pursuing additional equity financing through discussions with investment bankers and private investors. There can be no assurance that the company will be successful in its effort to secure additional equity financing.

 

The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and the amount or classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

LIQUIDITY AND MANAGEMENT’S PLAN

 

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, the company incurred a net loss of approximately $4,007,000,$2,640,000, had negative cash flows from operations of approximately $2,293,000,$1,260,000 and conducted financing activities yielding $2,150,000$1,644,000 in proceeds from the issuance of common stock, proceeds from notes payable and $150,000 inof $133,000, proceeds from issuancethe exercise of common stock,options and warrants of $75,000, partially offset by payments on notes payable of $32,000$233,000 and expects to incur additional future losses due to the reactivation of its business activities. These matters raise substantial doubt as to the company’s ability to continue as a going concern unless the company is able to obtain additional financing for its continuing operations. The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and the amount or classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, the company had approximately $149,000$447,000 in cash and cash equivalents.


APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

USE OF ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its assumptions on historical experiences and on various other estimates that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. In addition, management considers the basis and methodology used in developing and selecting these estimates, the trends in and amounts of these estimates, specific matters affecting the amount of and changes in these estimates, and any other relevant matters related to these estimates, including significant issues concerning accounting principles and financial statement presentation. Such estimates and assumptions could change in the future, as more information becomes known which could materially impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein. Significant estimates include measurements of income tax assets and liabilities.

 

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30,Multiple contract proposals have been submitted to various government agencies in 2019

(Unaudited) and 2020. Due to the COVID-19-related closures of multiple agencies and work-from-home orders across various regions of the United States, we anticipate that reviews and funding decisions on these proposals might be delayed longer than anticipated as resources are focused on other matters within the government.

 

REVENUE RECOGNITION

A majority of revenue under long-term government contracts is recorded under the percentage of completion method. Revenue, billable monthly under cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts, is recorded as costs are incurred and includes estimated earned fees in the proportion that costs incurred to date bear to total estimated costs. Costs include direct labor, direct materials, subcontractor costs and manufacturing and administrative overhead allowable under the contract. General and administrative expenses allowable under the terms of contracts are allocated per contract, depending on its direct labor and material proportion to total direct labor and material of all contracts. As contracts can extend over one or more accounting periods, revisions in earnings estimated during the course of work are reflected during the accounting period in which the facts become known. When the current contract estimate indicates a loss, a provision is made for the total anticipated loss in the current period. We do not generally provide an allowance for returns from our government customers because our customer agreements do not provide for a right of return.

Revenue for other products and services is recognized when such products and services are delivered or performed and, in connection with certain sales to government agencies, when the products and services are accepted, which is normally negotiated as part of the initial contract. Revenue from commercial, non-governmental, customers is based on fixed price contracts where the sale is recognized upon acceptance of the product or performance of the service and when payment is probable. Contract costs are deferred in the same manner as inventory costs and are charged to operations as the related revenue from contracts is recognized. When a current contract estimate indicates a loss, a provision is made for the total anticipated loss in the period in which such facts become evident.

DEFERRED REVENUE

Deferred revenue represents customer deposits on a project

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

The company has reviewed issued accounting pronouncements and plans to adopt those that are applicable to it. The company does not expect the adoption of any other pronouncements to have an impact on its results of operations or financial position.

 

CORRECTION OF IMMATERIAL ERROR TO PREVIOUSLY ISSUED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Subsequent to the filing of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019, the Company identified prior period misstatements in the June 30, 2019 financial statements included therein related to stock compensation expense. The misstatements resulted in the understatement statement of general and administrative expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The Company assessed the materiality of these misstatements both quantitatively and qualitatively and determined the correction of these errors to be immaterial to the prior consolidated financial statements taken. As a result, the Company has corrected the misstatements in the accompanying financial statements. The misstatements had no impact basic and diluted earnings per share or on the net cash flows from operating, investing, or financing activities. The misstatements did not impact assets or liabilities

The following tables summarize the impact of the correction to the prior financial statements

  Three months ended
June 30,
2019
(as previosly reported)
  Adjustments  Three months ended
June 30,
2019
(as corrected)
 
General and administrative $610,446  $37,511  $647,957 
Total operating expenses  760,335   37,511   797,846 
Operating loss  (760,335)  (37,511)  (797,846)
Net loss  (786,820)  (37,511)  (824,331)
Net loss attibutable to common stockholders  (795,321)  (37,511)  (832,832)
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted  (0.01)  -   (0.01)

  Six months ended
June 30,
2019
(as previosly reported)
  Adjustments  Six months ended
June 30,
2019
(as corrected)
 
General and administrative $1,067,165  $37,511  $1,104,676 
Total operating expenses  1,342,048   37,511   1,379,559 
Operating loss  (1,342,048)  (37,511)  (1,379,559)
Net loss  (1,372,973)  (37,511)  (1,410,484)
Net loss attibutable to common stockholders  (1,389,976)  (37,511)  (1,427,487)
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted  (0.01)  -   (0.01)

  June 30,
2019
(as previosly reported)
  Adjustments  June 30,
2019
(as corrected)
 
Common Stock $204,157      $204,157 
Additional paid-in capital  83,294,517   (37,511)  83,257,006 
Accumulated  deficit  (84,852,906)  (37,511)  (84,890,417)
Total stockholder’ (deficit)  (1,354,232)  (75,022.00)  (1,429,254)

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SeptemberJune 30, 20192020

(Unaudited)

 

2.2.SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, share-based compensation expense totaled approximately $1,937,000$791,000 and $445,000,$509,000, respectively.

There was no related income tax benefit recognized because our deferred tax assets are fully offset by a valuation allowance. For the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, share-based compensation expense totaled approximately $351,000 and $272,000, respectively.

 

We determine the fair value of option grant share-based awards at their grant date, using a Black-Scholes-Merton Option-Pricing Model applying the assumptions in the following table:

 

 

nine months ended

September 30,

 six months ended June 30
 2019 2018 2020 2019 
Expected life (years) 5.50-6.75  N/A  N/A   5.50-6.75 
Dividend yield -  N/A  N/A  - 
Expected volatility 232%  N/A  N/A  232%
Risk free interest rates 2.47%  N/A  N/A  2.47%
Weighted average fair value of options at grant date $0.34  N/A  N/A $0.35 

 

For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019, 6,650,0002020, options to purchase 900,000 shares of common stock were exercised, no options to purchase stock were granted, and 1,500,000no options were forfeited additionally, no options to purchase stock were exercised or expired, and 75,000no restricted stock awards were granted; no restricted stock units were granted, vested or forfeited. At SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, options to purchase 32,900,00030,500,000 shares of common stock were outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $0.152,$0.147, a weighted average remaining contract term of approximately 6.76.1 years with an aggregate intrinsic value of $3,092,000.$4,484,000. At SeptemberJune 30, 20192020, options for 17,010,000to purchase 22,075,000 shares of common stock were exercisable.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, there was approximately $2,009,000$1,259,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options granted and outstanding, net of estimated forfeitures. The cost is expected to be recognized on a weighted average basis over a period of approximately one year.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the company received $2,150,000 in proceeds from the issuance of notes payable, maturing in September 2019, with which the company also issued warrants to purchase 1,075,000 shares of the company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share at an exercise price of $0.07 per share for two years from the date of issuance. The notes bear interest of 10% payable at maturity. On maturity date, the company may elect to convert $850,000 of the balance of principal and interest due into shares of common stock at the conversion price of $0.10 a share. Also, under an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2019, by and between the company and Applied Optical Sciences, Inc., an Arizona corporation which is majority owned by the holder of in excess of 10% of the company’s common stock, we issued warrants to purchase 2,500,000 shares of the company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share at an exercise price of $0.06 per share for ten years from the date of issuance.

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)years.

 

3.3.NET LOSS PER SHARE

 

Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period before giving effect to stock options, stock warrants, restricted stock agreements, restricted stock units and convertible securities outstanding, which are considered to be dilutive common stock equivalents. Diluted net loss per common share is calculated based on the weighted average number of common and potentially dilutive shares outstanding during the period after giving effect to convertible preferred stock, stock options, warrants and restricted stock units. Contingently issuable shares are included in the computation of basic loss per share when issuance of the shares is no longer contingent. Due to the losses from continuing operations for the ninethree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 and 2018,2019, basic and diluted loss per common share were the same, as the effect of potentially dilutive securities would have been anti-dilutive.

 

Potentially dilutive securities not included in the diluted loss per share calculation, due to net losses from continuing operations, were as follows:

 

 nine months ended
September 30,
  Six months ended June 30, 
 2019 2018  2020 2019 
          
Options to purchase common shares  32,900,000   14,000,000   30,500,000   32,750,000 
Warrants to purchase common shares  3,575,000   -   3,500,000   950,000 
Unvested restricted stock agreements  31,250   68,750 
Convertible preferred stock  46,049   43,215   48,174   44,632 
                
Total potentially dilutive securities  36,521,049   14,043,215   34,079,424   33,813,382 

 

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

4.4.DIVIDENDS

 

Dividends on Preferred Stock are accrued when the amount and kind of dividend is determined and are payable quarterly on the first day of February, May, August and November, in cash or shares of common stock. The holders of shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are entitled to receive dividends at the initial rate of 6.5% of the liquidation preference per share (the “Initial"Initial Dividend Rate”Rate"), payable, at the option of the corporation, in (i) cash, (ii) shares of our common stock (valued for such purpose at 95% of the weighted average of the last sales prices of our common stock for each of the trading days in the ten trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the applicable dividend payment date) provided that the issuance and/or resale of all such shares of our common stock are then covered by an effective registration statement or (iii) any combination of the foregoing. If the company fails to pay dividends in the five business days following a dividend payment date (a “Payment Default”"Payment Default"), the dividend rate shall immediately and automatically increase to 7.5% of the liquidation preference per share for as long as such Payment Default continues (or return to the Initial Dividend Rate at such time as such Payment Default no longer continues), and if a Payment Default shall occur on two consecutive Dividend Payment Dates, the dividend rate shall immediately and automatically increase to 10% of the Liquidation Preference for as long as such Payment Default continues and shall immediately and automatically return to the Initial Dividend Rate at such time as the Payment Default is no longer continuing.

 

As of SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, we had 13,602 shares of our 6.5% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding. The company has not paid the dividends commencing with the quarterly dividend due August 1, 2013. Dividend arrearages as of SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 was approximately $213,000.$238,000. Our Board of Directors suspended the declaration of the dividend, commencing with the dividend payable as of February 1, 2015 since we did not have a surplus (as such term is defined in the Delaware General Corporation Law) as of December 31, 2014, until such time as we have a surplus or net profits for a fiscal year. Our Series A Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $25.00 per Share.

 

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5.OTHER ASSETS

 

Other assets primarily represents prepaid assets for insurance premiums and deposits with attorneys as well as the current portion of deferred compensation.

 

6.LONG TERM RECEIVABLE

In our litigation, the company was required to place a bond with a surety. The company does not have access to these funds and it is out of our control to use them (refer note 11).

7.DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Deferred compensation represents the remaining amortization of the note payable issued in the acquisition of Applied Optical Sciences.

8.NOTES PAYABLE

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the company entered into a premium financing agreement to finance its director and officer insurance policy. The principal is approximately $108,000, with nine monthly payments of $12,498 and an interest rate of 9.7%. The balance at June 30, 2020 is $60,000 included in current notes payable.

On April 28, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Alliance Bank of Arizona, N.A. for a loan in the amount of $133,000 pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act enacted on March 27, 2020 (the “CARES Act”). This loan is evidenced by a promissory note dated April 27, 2020 and matures two years from the disbursement date. This loan bears interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum, with the first six months of interest deferred. Principal and interest are payable monthly commencing six months after the disbursement date and may be prepaid by the Company at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. This loan contains customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults or breaches of the terms of the loan. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, the lender may require immediate repayment of all amounts outstanding under the note.


APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SeptemberJune 30, 20192020

(Unaudited)

 

5.NOTES PAYABLE

Following the end of the quarter, in July and August, 2020, we received $4,049,000 in bridge funding pursuant to 10% Convertible Promissory Notes. These notes are convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.30 per share, as negotiated with the holders based on the prevailing market price of the common stock leading up to the issuance of the notes. At any time after October 15, 2020 until July 15, 2021, the date of maturity, (i) each investor may elect to convert these notes into shares of our common stock, at a conversion price of $0.30 per share and (ii) the company may elect to prepay, either in cash or in shares of common stock at a price of $0.30 per share, at the option of the holder, the amount of principal and interest then outstanding under each note. In the event we elect to prepay the notes, we will notify the holders, each of whom will then have five business days to notify the company if they prefer to receive such prepayment in cash or stock. These notes are payable in full at maturity. In lieu of repayment of the principal and interest on the notes at maturity, the Company may elect to convert the amounts due into shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.15 per share.

 

During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019, the company received $2,150,000$1,150,000 from teneight non-affiliated individuals based on 10% Promissory Notes (“Notes”). $1,150,000 of the Notespromissory notes. The notes mature September 1, 2019 and $1,000,000 of the notes mature December 1, 2019. The Notesnotes are accompanied by a Common Stock Purchase Warrant (a “Warrant”) entitling the holder to purchase one share of the company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, (the “Common Shares”), for each $2.00 of Note principle, at an exercise price of $0.07 per share, for two years from the date of issuance.

On September 15, 2017 the company borrowed $53,000 under a convertible note maturing September 20, 2018. The note bears interest of 12% payable at maturity. Any amount of principal or interest on the note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of twenty two percent (22%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid. The note is convertible into shares of the company’s $0.001 par value common stock after March 24, 2018 (the “Initial Conversion Date”). The conversion rate is variable and will be 58% of the average of the lowest one-day trading price during the twenty trading days preceding the holders notice of conversion. The number of shares issuable on conversion is limited to 4.99% of the company’s then issued and outstanding common stock. The company at the request of the note holder has reserved 36,369,879 shares of its $0.001 common stock for conversion. The note can be prepaid at the company’s option until the Initial Conversion Date. The company issued the note holder warrants to purchase 1,320,598 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock at an exercise price of $0.0301, The Warrants are exercisable at any time over a 7-year period commencing on the date of issuance. The company calculated a beneficial conversion feature of $53,000 on this note against which approximately $53,000 has been amortized.

The above transaction of a note for $53,000 and attached warrants of 1,320,598 shares were put in place by previous management. On March 12, 2018, the company’s newly elected board of directors discussed its options concerning the above referenced loan and attached warrant and agreed that it would be in the best interest of the company and its shareholders to pay in full the $53,000 convertible note funded on October 18, 2017, and additionally repurchase the warrant. On March 16, 2018, the company paid in full the $53,000 convertible note and cancelled its associated warrant to purchase 1,320,598 shares of common stock in a negotiated transaction. This note carried special early stock conversion rights at a material discount to market, and was considered to be a dilutive derivative event that could harm the future abilities of the company to operate and raise money. The total cost to the company to pay off this $53,000 note before the conversion date was $81,000. Additionally, the company cancelled the above referenced attached warrant which allowed the loan holder to purchase 1,320,598 shares of common stock at a material discount to the market. This warrant was given to the noteholder by previous management as an incentive to make the above referenced loan. The cost to the company to cancel the warrant was $40,000. The total combined cost to the company to cancel the loan and warrant was $121,000. The payment was comprised of $56,000 principal and accrued interest, prepayment premium of $25,000 and $40,000 to buy back the warrant. The note was paid in full on March 16, 2018. The company borrowed the $121,000 used to pay off this loan before the conversion date, via an interest free loan from two directors of the company.

On January 8, 2018 the company borrowed $105,000 under a convertible note maturing August 28, 2018. The note bears interest of 12% payable at maturity. Any amount of principal or interest on the note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of twenty-four percent (24%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid. The note is convertible into shares of the company’s $0.001 par value common stock after April 27, 2018 (the “Initial Conversion Date”). The conversion rate is variable and will be 55% of the lowest one-day trading price during the twenty trading days preceding the holders notice of conversion. The number of shares issuable on any conversion is limited to 4.99% of the company’s then issued and outstanding common stock. The note holder may increase the 4,99% limit to 9.99% on 61 days prior notice to the company. The company, at the request of the note holder, has reserved 40 million shares of its $0.001 common stock for conversion. The note can be prepaid at the company’s option until May 29, 2018. The company also entered into a security agreement pledging substantially all of its assets except for those related to Laser Guided Energy as collateral for the note.

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

The above transaction of a note for $105,000 was put in place by previous management. On April 25, 2018, the company’s newly elected board of directors discussed its options concerning the above referenced convertible loan funded on January 08, 2017 in the amount of $105,000, the board agreed that it would be in the best interest of the company and its shareholders to pay in full the referenced note before its conversion date. The note carried special early stock conversion rights at a material discount to market, in addition it pledged virtually all the assets of the company as collateral. The company’s board of directors considered this to be a significant derivative event that was extremely dilutive to existing shareholders. Additionally, it was the opinion of the company’s board of directors that this loan harmed the future abilities of the company to operate as a going concern and would make it nearly impossible to raise money in the future. The cost to the company to pay off this $105,000 note before the conversion date was $163,000 The payment was executed as paid in full on April 27, 2018 and was comprised of $109,000 principal and accrued interest, and a prepayment premium of $54,000 for a total of $163,000.

On March 8, 2018 the company borrowed $26,500 under a convertible note maturing December 15, 2018. The note bears interest of 12% payable at maturity. Any amount of principal or interest on the note which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of twenty two percent (22%) per annum from the due date thereof until the same is paid. The note is convertible into shares of the company’s $0.001 par value common stock after September 5, 2018 (the “Initial Conversion Date”). The conversion rate is variable and will be 51% of the average of the lowest one day trading price during the thirty trading days preceding the holders notice of conversion. The number of shares issuable on conversion is limited to 4.99% of the company’s then issued and outstanding Common Stock. The company at the request of the Note Holder has reserved 11,008,640 shares of its $0.001 common stock for conversion. The note can be prepaid at the company’s option until the Initial Conversion Date.

The above transaction of a note for $26,500 was put in place by previous management. On May 4, 2018 the company’s newly elected board of directors discussed its options concerning the above referenced convertible loan funded on December 27, 2017 in the amount of $26,500 and agreed that it would be in the best interest of the company and its shareholders to pay in full the referenced note which was put in place by previous management. This note carried special early stock conversion rights at a material discount to market and was considered by the company to be a dilutive derivative event that could harm the future abilities of the company to operate and raise money. The cost to the company to pay off this $26,500 note before the conversion date was $37,000. The payment was comprised of $27,000 principal and accrued interest, and prepayment premium of $10,000. The note was paid in full on May 18, 2018.

 

The following reconciles notes payable as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

  June 30,
2020
  December 31,
2019
 
Notes payable $5,175,154  $4,934,329 
Accrued interest  233,541   119,218 
Payments on notes payable  (318,963)  (85,657)
Total  5,089,732   4,967,890 
Less-Notes payable - current  (3,956,972)  (3,467,890)
Notes payable - non-current $1,132,760  $1,500,000 

Of the notes payable at June 30, 2020, $1,099,000 were due September 30,1, 2019, $1,297,000 were due December 1, 2019, $60,000, payable monthly over eight monthly payments, is due December 12, 2020, $133,000 were due April 28, 2022 and $2,500,000 is payable in $500,000 semi-annual payments is due May 24, 2022. The notes due on September 1, 2019 and December 31, 2018:2019 have an interest rate of 10%, the note due on December 12, 2020 has an interest rate of 9.7%, the note due on April 28, 2022 has an interest rate of 1.0% and the note due on May 24, 2022 has interest rate of 0%. All notes are unsecured and not convertible. Interest expense on these notes was $55,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and $19,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Interest expense on these notes was $121,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and $31,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019. Interest expense includes a $50,000 penalty interest for not making the first $500,000 payment on the note payable for the AOS acquisition.

  September 30,
2019
  December 31,
2018
 
Convertible notes payable $-  $(98,903)
Notes payable  4,680,000   - 
Accrued interest  63,586   (13,250)
Payments on notes payable  (61,577)  - 
Financing costs  -   (3,317)
Transfer from prepaid  54,329   - 
Amortization of financing costs  -   22,721 
Beneficial conversion feature  -   (111,370)
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature  -   204,119 
  $4,736,338  $- 

 

9.6.DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

 

It has comecame to the board’s attention that on July 31, 2018, our now deceased CEO deposited $50,000 into the company’s account. Although it has been suggested that the funds may have been intended for use toward Mr. Dearmin’s healthcare, the board does not know for certain what the purpose of the funds were or the nature of any intended investment. Accordingly, the board is investigating the appropriate disposition of the funds which will likely be to the estate of Mr. Dearmin. Until such a determination is made, the board does not intend to use these funds for any corporate purpose. For reporting purposes, the company has treated the deposit as a dueDue to related party.parties as reported on the balance sheet.

 

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APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SeptemberJune 30, 20192020

(Unaudited)

 

10.7.STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT

On January 13, 2020, the company received $45,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 150,000 shares of its common stock.

On January 13, 2020, the company received $60,000 from two individuals based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock.

On January 15, 2020, the company received $30,000 from two individuals based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 100,000 shares of its common stock

On January 22, 2020, the company received $204,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 680,000 shares of its common stock.

On January 23, 2020, the company received $204,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 680,000 shares of its common stock.

On January 24, 2020, the company received $60,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock.

On January 30, 2020, the company received $1,750 from an individual based on the exercise of a warrant for which the company issued 25,000 shares of its common stock.

On February 19, 2020, the company received $510,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 1,700,000 shares of its common stock.

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; 13,602 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and at December 31, 2019.

The $351,000 stock-based compensation for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 was comprised of $177,000 option expense and $167,000 was the amortization of 5,000,000 shares of stock valued at $0.4014 over three years for the acquisition of Applied Optical Sciences as well as the recognition of $7,000 for the restricted stock agreements, partially offset by a reversal of $1,000 for the cancellation of 1,000,000 shares.

On April 8, 2020, the company received $11,000 from an individual based on a warrant exercise for which the company issued 150,000 shares of its common stock.

On April 8, 2020, the company received $63,000 from an individual based on an option exercise for which the company issued 900,000 shares of its common stock.

On April 8, 2020, the company received $60,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 200,000 shares of its common stock.

On April 23, 2020, the company received $71,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 237,000 shares of its common stock.

On April 29, 2020, the company received $400,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which the company issued 1,333,333 shares of its common stock.


APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

We have entered into a Mutual Release and Hold Harmless Agreement with a stockholder resolving claims related to the issuance of 1,000,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, to that stockholder, as directed by prior company CEO George Farley, as compensation for valuation services. The shares have been returned and cancelled.

In June 2020, we issued 18,750 shares of common stock based on a restricted stock agreement with a contractor. The closing price of our common stock on grant date was $0.35 a share.

 

During January 2019, the company received $150,000 from three individuals based on subscription agreements with the company for which the company issued 2,500,000 shares of its common stock.

 

On January 24, 2018, we issued 1,242,710 shares of common stock in settlement of invoices valued at $38,524 with a vendor. This transaction was consummated by previous management to pay its attorney fees.11. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On December 4, 2017 previous management entered into a financial services agreement with BMA Securities for which, on January 26, 2018, it issued 5,000,000 shares of stock valued at $150,000.

8.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

As previously reported, in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 9, 2018, on July 3, 2018, we commenced a lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware against the company’s former director and principal executive officer George Farley and AnneMarieCo LLC (“AMC”).

 

The lawsuit alleges to the following six causes of action:

 

1.Breach of Fiduciary Duty of Loyalty against George Farley
2.Breach of Fiduciary Duty of Care against George Farley
3.Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty against AMC
4.Conversion against George Farley
5.Fraudulent Transfer against George Farley and AMC
6.Injunctive Relief against George Farley and AMC

 

This report provides an update on the progress of the litigation.

 

In connection with the lawsuit, the company requested a temporary restraining order prohibiting Mr. Farley and AMC from selling their 25 million shares of the company’s common stock which the company alleges were improperly issued. On July 20, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery, Vice Chancellor Tamika Montgomery-Reeves presiding, entered a “status quo” order upon the stipulation of the parties, whereby Mr. Farley and AMC agreed not to transfer, alienate or sell any of their shares pending a ruling on the company’s motion for a preliminary injunction.

 

On July 26, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered a scheduling order setting dates and deadlines for, among other matters, a hearing and briefing schedule on the amount of the bond the company would be required to post to maintain the “status quo” order through the preliminary injunction hearing, a hearing and briefing schedule on the motion for a preliminary injunction, and a discovery schedule.

 

Also, in connection with the lawsuit, on August 8, 2018, the company filed a motion to disqualify Mr. Farley’s attorney, Ryan Whalen, who had previously represented the company.

 

On August 14, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued an order requiring the company to post a bond in the total amount of $200,446.52. On August 21, 2018, the company posted the bond via Atlantic Specialty Insurance company acting as surety. Pursuant to the contract between the company and Atlantic Specialty Insurance company, the company deposited $200,446.52 in cash as collateral for the surety agreement.

 

On August 23, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery court extended the hearing date on the company’s motion for a preliminary injunction to October 23, 2018, and simultaneously ordered an increase in the bond amount of $55,446.52. On August 30, 2018, the company posted the increased bond amount, again with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company acting as surety, and deposited the additional $55,446.52 in cash with the surety.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

On September 7, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered an order setting a briefing schedule on the company’s motion to disqualify Mr. Whalen.

 

On September 10, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered an order governing the production and exchange of confidential documents and information among the parties in discovery.

 

In another Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 13, 2018, the company updated the status of the litigation to include events that occurred up to that date. This report further updates the progress of the litigation.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

On October 16, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered a scheduling order continuing the hearing date on the company’s motion for a preliminary injunction against defendants George Farley and AMC to December 14, 2018.

 

The October 16, 2018 order also required the company to increase its bond amount by an additional $185,301.86 ($80,301.86 for AMC and $105,000.00 for Mr. Farley) to account for the continued hearing date. On October 24, 2018, the company posted the additional bond amount of $185,301.86.

 

On October 16, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued an order denying the company’s motion to disqualify Mr. Whalen.

 

On January 23, 2019, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a Memorandum Opinion, granting a preliminary injunction prohibiting Mr. Farley and AMC from selling their 25 million shares of the company’s common stock, which the company alleges were improperly issued. On January 24, 2019, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a revised Memorandum Opinion correcting calculations regarding the increased bond amount.

 

In granting the preliminary injunction, the Court found that the company met “its considerable burden” of demonstrating it was likely to win its lawsuit against Mr. Farley and AMC. Specifically, the Court found it was “reasonably probable” Mr. Farley had unlawfully issued the 25 million shares without proper authorization, Mr. Farley had breached his duty of loyalty to the company, Mr. Farley was unlikely to prove the stock issuance was procedurally or substantively “fair” to the company, and Mr. Farley had fraudulently transferred 20 million of the shares to AMC. Finally, the Court ruled because Farley and AMC’s 25 million shares represented approximately one eighth of the company’s outstanding ownership, the injunction was necessary to protect the company’s capital structure, ability to attract new investors, ability to raise new capital and continue deployment of its plans now underway to revitalize its business.

 

In its Memorandum Opinion, the Court also required that the company post additional bond money, bringing the total cash collateral for the surety agreement to $582,377.26. The company posted the additional bond amount, and deposited the additional cash amount with the surety, on January 29, 2019.

 

On March 4, 2019, the company filed an amended complaint adding claims against Mr. Farley concerning loans Mr. Farley caused the company take from PowerUp Lending Group Ltd. and Auctus Fund LLC from September 2017 through March 2018. Mr. Farley responded to the amended complaint by filing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit based on Delaware Court of Chancery Rules 12(b)(3) and 12(b)(7). On September 28, 2019, the Delaware Chancery Court denied this motion.

 

On July 7, 2019, the company filed a motion to reduce or eliminate the cash bond requirement. As previously reported, the cash bond was required by the Delaware Chancery Court. On September 30, 2019, the Delaware Chancery Court denied the motion.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

On July 19, 2019, Mr. Farley and AMC filed answers and amended counter claims in response to the Company’s amended complaint. The amended counter claims add claims under Delaware General Corporate Law section 205, seeking to validate the stock issuances at issue in the litigation.

 

On July 29, 2019, the Delaware Chancery Court entered a scheduling order which, among other deadlines, rescheduled the trial date to begin on January 21, 2020. However, recently the judge presiding in the case, Vice Chancellor Montgomery-Reeves, was subsequently appointed and confirmed to the Delaware Supreme Court. Though no formal

The case was reassigned to Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster. On January 14, 2020, Vice Chancellor Laster held a scheduling conference. On January 29, 2020, the Delaware Chancery Court entered a scheduling order has yet issued, the company expectssetting the trial date for July 20, 2020. On June 2, 2020, the Delaware Chancery Court issued a scheduling order setting dates for pre-trial motion practice, hearings and conferences leading up to be postponed to mid-2020.a trial date of September 21-24, 2020.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

On September 26, 2019, the company filed a motion for partial summary judgment concerning the issuance of company stock to Mr. Farley without having been authorized by a quorum of the board of directors. The previous hearing date of November 20, 2019, has beenwas postponed while the case awaitsawaited a new judge assignment. The motion was heard on July 23, 2020, by Vice Chancellor Laster.

On August 3, 2020, in our ongoing litigation against George Farley, the company’s former CEO, and AnneMarieCo., LLC, the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware issued an Opinion granting in part and denying in part the company’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. The Court granted the company’s motion in the following respect: “Farley could not validly take action as the sole remaining director between February 10, 2016, and March 9, 2018. The stock that he issued to himself is invalid, as is the compensation that he attempted to grant to himself. The shares that he gifted to AnneMarieCo remain invalid, notwithstanding their transfer to AnneMarieCo.” The court denied the motion in all other respects, rejecting the company’s argument that Section 205 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is unavailable for the defendants to petition the court cure the invalidity of the stock and compensation, leaving open the possibility for the court to reinstate the shares and/or compensation in whole or in part under Section 205. The trial is now scheduled for September 21-23, 2020.

 

In a related matter, on February 8, 2019, the company filed a complaint against Stein Riso Mantel McDonough, LLP (“Stein Riso”), its former counsel, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging the following:

 

1.breach of fiduciary duty;
2.legal malpractice;
3.aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty;
4.voidance of fees under New York Rules of Professional Conduct 1.8;
5.violation of New York Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5;
6.securities fraud;
7.breach of contract; and
8.unjust enrichment.

 

The complaint against Stein Riso followed the issuance, on January 23, 2019, of a Memorandum Opinion granting the company’s motion for a preliminary injunction by the Delaware Court of Chancery in the case against George Farley and AMC. Stein Riso has responded to the complaint by filing a motion to dismiss the complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). The company amended its complaint in response. On July 31, 2019, Stein Riso responded to the company’s amended complaint by filing another motion to dismiss pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). The company filed an opposition to this motion on August 14, 2019. Stein Riso filed a reply brief on September 13, 2019.

On May 31, 2020, the United States District Court issued an opinion and order denying in part and granting in part the motion of Stein Riso to dismiss the company’s complaint. The court rejected Stein Riso’s arguments that the allegations in the company’s complaint did not adequately allege Stein Riso committed malpractice and aided and abetted breaches of fiduciary duties by George Farley, the company’s former CEO and the defendant in a related action in the Delaware Chancery Court. The court dismissed a separate cause of action which the company had pled for “rescission and restitution” for Stein Riso’s alleged violations of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, finding it was “duplicative” of our professional malpractice cause of action. The court also dismissed the company’s cause of action against Stein Riso for securities fraud.

On June 25, 2020, the United States District Court issued a civil case management plan and scheduling order. On July 24, 2020, the company filed a motion to amend its complaint to add Dennis Stein and Ivan Dreyer, individual attorneys at Stein Riso, as defendants. The United States District Court has not yet ruledordered the parties to appear at a mediation on the motion.August 13, 2020.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

On July 3, 2019, Gusrae, Kaplan & Nusbaum and its partner, Ryan Whalen, counsel for defendants, George Farley and AnneMarie Co. LLC, in the litigation brought by the company and pending in Delaware, filed a claim in the District Court for the Southern District of New York against the company its directors, officers, attorneys and a consultant. The action alleges libel, securities fraud and related claims. The company believes that this suit lacks merit and intends to dispute these allegations. The company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on October 24, 2019. On December 13, 2019, Gusrae Kaplan and Mr. Whalen filed an opposition to the Company’s motion. On January 10, 2020, the company filed a reply brief. The plaintiffs haveUnited States District Court has not yet filed a response to this motion.

Basedruled on the discussion in the order granting its preliminary injunction (as previously reported) and the potential outcome of the case, on September 24, 2019, the company has filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Beaufort, South Carolina, to prevent the sale of certain property located there (or in the alternative, to require payment of proceeds from any sale of the property into the registry of the court until a final decision is entered in the matter), in order to protect the company from having property disposed of.

On July 24, 2019 the Farley defendants and AnneMarieco, LLC filed an Answer to the South Carolina lawsuit in which they deny all allegations made against them. On that same date, they also filed a Motion to Dismiss the South Carolina case on numerous grounds. We are currently preparing a response to that Motion, and anticipate a hearing being held in the next sixty (60) days.motion.

 

As with any litigation, the company cannot predict the outcome with certainty, but the company expects to provide further updates on the status of the litigation as circumstances warrant.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2019

(Unaudited)We may, from time to time, be involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business.

  

12.9.ACQUISITION OF APPLIED OPTICAL SCIENCESSUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On May 24, 2019,

Following the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “APA”) with Applied Optical Sciences, LLC (“AOS”) to acquire certain assets. In addition, the company also contemporaneously entered into a consulting agreement with SWM Consulting LLC (or Stephen McCahon the sole owner and a founderend of the Company)quarter, in July and August, 2020, we received $4,049,000 in bridge funding pursuant to lead scientific efforts, develop new IP, assist with business development and provide various other services. The term of the Consulting Agreement is 3-years and cannot be terminated by either party other than for cause. Consideration payable to SWM Consulting LLC (based on consulting agreement) is $180,000 for the first year and $250,000 in the second and third years for a total of $680,000 over the three-year term. Consideration payable to AOS (based on APA) is a10% Convertible Promissory Note issued to the shareholders of AOS for $2,500,000. The promissory note shall be repaid in equal semi-annual installments, the first of such payments being due on the first anniversary of the issue date (July 2019) and subsequent payments being due on the last day of each six-month period thereafter, the final such payment being due on the third anniversary of the Issue Date. The Promissory Note may be prepaid at any time (in whole or in part). Additional consideration was a Warrant to purchase 2,500,000Notes. These notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s stock at an exercise price of $0.06 per share (executed on July 10, 2019). The note payable is reported in the current and long term notes payable with the discount being reported in current and long term other assets. The discount is amortized to compensation on a straight line basis over three years.

10.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In October 2019, the company received $602,000 from two non-affiliates for a subscription agreement to purchase the company’sour common stock at a conversion price of $0.30 per share, as negotiated with the holders based on the prevailing market price of the common stock leading up to the issuance of the notes. At any time after October 15, 2020 until July 15, 2021, the date of maturity, (i) each investor may elect to convert these notes into shares of our common stock, at a conversion price of $0.30 per share and (ii) the company may elect to prepay, either in cash or in shares of common stock at a price of $0.30 per share, at the option of the holder, the amount of principal and interest then outstanding under each note. In the event we elect to prepay the notes, we will notify the holders, each of whom will then have five business days to notify the company if they prefer to receive such prepayment in cash or stock. These notes are payable in full at maturity. In lieu of repayment of the principal and interest on the notes at maturity, the Company may elect to convert the amounts due into shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.15 per share.

 

The company’s management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, the date of our most recent balance sheet, through the date our financial statements were issued.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Our discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related disclosures included elsewhere herein and in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

 

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the securities laws. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to the historical or current facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may”"may", “believe”"believe", “will”"will", “would”, “could”, “should”, “expect”"expect", “project”"project", “anticipate”"anticipate", “estimates”“estimates", “possible”, “plan”"plan", “strategy”"strategy", “target”"target", “prospect”"prospect" or “continue”"continue" and other similar terms and phrases. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of our management and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect our current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition and may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations are described in Item 1A (Risk Factors) of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. We do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements.

 

Applied Energetics, Inc., (the “Company”) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware. Our executive office is located at 2480 W Ruthrauff Road, Suite 140 Q, Tucson, Arizona, 85705; (520) 628-7415. www.aergs.com

 

Applied Energetics, Inc., specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced high-performance lasers, high voltage electronics, advanced optical systems, and integrated guided energy systems for defense, aerospace, industrial, and scientific customers worldwide.

 

An Introductory Word from Dr. Gregory J. Quarles, our Chief Executive Officer:Technology and Patents

 

I am pleased to share that there have been multiple positive developments with Applied Energetics over the past quarter. Our engagement within the Directed Energy arena, the prime defense contract community, and investment institutions has continued to move forward at a higher than anticipated level throughout Q3 and into Q4 2019. Much of this interaction has been focused upon briefing potential partners of the Applied Energetics’ strategic plan and the supporting technology roadmap, some of which is detailed in our most recent presentation at www.aergs.com. This emphasis on business development and collaborative interactions bodes well for AE’s long-term corporate growth.

During this past quarter our management team made significant progress integrating the Applied Optical Sciences (AOS) team into AE’s business and corporate structure following the completed purchase of certain AOS assets. In addition, we received an extension for deliverables in phase 2 of our current contract with a large government integrator of laser and optical systems. We continue to meet with C-suite executives for both the defense industry and the investment community, and have participated in key briefings with general officers across the various branches of the military.

AE’s board of directors, executive team and scientific team continue to execute AE’s strategy centered around these key components: world-class personnel, the strength of our innovation capabilities, our intellectual property portfolio, and strong growth in our addressable markets. During Q3 our team entered into a cooperative Research Agreement with the Arizona Board of Regents of the University of Arizona. Our work together is focused on the research and development of advanced frequency agile optical sources and ultra-short pulse lasers for applications that include counter-threat and dual-use manufacturing technologies. Additionally, we remain vigilant in our efforts to expand upon our Intellectual Property through corporate-funded IR&D and filing of various patent and trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In early Q4 we received notices of allowance of two trademark applications by the USPTO for LGETM (Laser Guided Energy) and for LIPCTM (Laser Induced Plasma Channel) and AE was notified that our petition to revive a significant patent was approved. Our expanding portfolio of patents and IP covers a range of technologies spanning ultra-short pulse lasers and optical sources, laser guided energy, and laser-induced plasma channels, all of which should contribute to developing solutions in growing addressable markets.

Finally, I would like to thank all stakeholders in AE - employees, customers, suppliers, partners and shareholders - for their support as we position the company to grow and implement innovation in the manufacturing, device and defense sectors.

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The Technology

Applied EnergeticsAERG has developed, successfully demonstrated and holds all critical ownershipcrucial intellectual property rights to a dynamic Directed Energy platformtechnology called Laser Guided Energy (“LGETM”) and its companion Laser Induced Plasma Channel (LIPC) technology.(“LIPCTM”). LGE and LIPC are technologies that can be used in a new generation of high-tech weapons. Currently, there areThe Department of Defense (DOD) previously recognized two key types of Directed Energy Weapon (“DEW”) technologies, High Energy Lasers (“HEL”), and High-Power Microwave (“HPM”). Neither HEL ornor HPM areis owned by a single entity. Now, there isThe DOD then designated a third DEW technology, LGE. Applied Energetics’Energetics’s LGE and LIPC technologies are wholly owned by Applied Energetics and are patent protected with our portfolio of 26 current patents and an additional 11 Government Sensitive Patent Applications (“GSPA”). TheThese GSPA’s are held under secrecy orders of the US government and allow the company greatly extended protection rights.

 

Applied Energetics technology is vastly different thanfrom conventional directed energy weapons, i.e. HEL, and HPM .HPM. LGE uses Ultra-Short Pulse (USP) laser technology to combine the speed and precision of lasers with the overwhelming punch ofimpact on targeted threats with high-voltage electricity. This unique directed energy solution allows extremely high peak power and energy, with target and effects tenability, and is effective against a wide variety of potential targets. A key element of LGE is its novel ability to offer selectable and tunable properties that can help protect non-combatants and combat zone infrastructure.

 

As Applied Energetics plans formoves toward the future, our corporate strategic roadmap builds upon the significant value of the company’s USP capabilities and key intellectual property, including LGE and LIPC, to offer our prospective partners, co-developers and system integrators a variety of next-generation Ultra Short-Pulse and frequency-agile optical sources from the ultraviolet to the far infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to address numerous challenges within the military, medical device, and advanced manufacturing market sectors.

 


General Corporate View, 2ndKey Relationships and 3rd Quarters, 2019:Business Development

 

Last year was one of significant corporate transition and positive change forGregory Quarles joined Applied Energetics. We effected these positive changes, as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year, which were important steps to re-constituting the company.

As we move through 2019, Applied Energetics’ board of directors and its executive management team have been actively laying the groundwork for accretive events going forward. More specifically, we expect 2019 to be a year of significant new opportunities involving the company’s advanced technology portfolio. This includes important work being done in the area of ultra-short pulse technologies. We also expect it to solidify the next generation of LGE technologies. We anticipate that these two areas will be the cornerstone of Applied Energetics’ future, and represent great promise and potentially significant opportunities for the company.

During the second quarter of 2019 the company furthered its business strategy in several ways. By Unanimous Written Consent dated as of April 18, 2019, the board of directors of Applied Energetics, appointed Gregory Quarles to serve as its Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors, effective May 6, 2019.

Dr. Quarles will lead He leads the company in its development of next generation advanced defense technologies based on compact ultra-short pulse optical systems and LGE technologies.laser guided energy. Dr. Quarles is an experienced CEO, and Board Member,board member and renowned physicist with over 30 years of experience in driving cutting-edge laser, optics, and photonics technology development and operations within advanced industrial companies. Additionally, Dr. Quarles is a globally recognized leader for his strategic partnerships with the Department of Defense and his innovative work in the progression of global materials research, specifically developing new laser and integrated photonic devices for a variety of military, medical, and industrial applications. With

Pursuant to a deep understandingConsulting Agreement, dated as of every segmentMay 24, 2019, with SWM Consulting, LLC, an entity owned by Stephen W. McCahon. Dr. McCahon serves as our Chief Scientist. This relationship gives us the technical and technology areaindustry knowhow to utilize the company’s intellectual property in the development of a next generation of Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers. The Consulting Agreement provides for a combination of cash and equity compensation, as we currently address, Greg hashave previously disclosed, for which Dr. McCahon leads Applied Energetics’ scientific efforts including: leading the skillsscientific team, developing new intellectual property, assisting with business development, transferring legacy knowledge to understandnew team members, recruiting and training talent, working with executives on corporate strategy, assisting in budget development for R&D, meeting with clients on technical concepts, attending conferences, and producing thought leadership for the dynamics, importancecompany. Dr. McCahon works closely with Dr. Quarles on the company’s research and sizedevelopment activities and in the proposal and fulfilment of research and development contracts for branches of the many significantDepartment of Defense, agencies of the federal government and rapidly evolving growth opportunities uniqueother defense contractors and in other internal research and development activities relating to Applied Energetics. We are fortunate to have such a high caliber individual as CEO of Applied Energetics.lasers and advanced optical sources.

 


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We have also reorganized the company’s Scientific Advisory Board and, effective April 30, 2019, AERG entered into a Scientific Advisory Board Agreement with Charles Hale. This agreement provides for Mr. Hale’s service on the Scientific Advisory Board for compensation consisting of a non-qualified stock option to purchase 1,500,000 shares of Company’s common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.369 per share. The option is subject to vesting annually over three years with the first installment twelve months from the date of the agreement. The option expires ten (10) years from the date of the Agreement. Prior to entering into the agreement, Applied Energetics and Mr. Hale agreed that he would forfeit options to purchase 1,500,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.25 per share which had been granted under his prior Consulting Agreement.

 

Additionally, effectivePursuant to our July 16, 2018, Master Services Agreement, Westpark Advisors, LLC assists the company in its comprehensive sales and marketing strategy for the greater Washington DC area and broader Department of Defense markets. Westpark Advisors focuses on the company’s next generation USP laser technologies, along with Laser Guided Energy and the company’s other novel laser technologies and is to provide business development, program management and strategy consulting services, including sales and marketing of the company’s product line. Westpark Advisors’ Managing Director, Patrick Williams provides full-time support to the company under this agreement.

Under our February 15, 2019, Consulting and Advisory Services Agreement, WCCventures, LLC provides advice and guidance to management including business strategy, marketing and capital needs.

AERG also retains corporate communications firm Cameron Associates (“CA”), to provide investor relations services on behalf of the company including counselling, management on appropriate investor communications, preparing and distributing press releases and other public documents, orchestrating conference calls and responding to investor inquiries.

Effective April 29, 2019, Applied Energetics hasAERG. established aits Board of Advisors to work with its Board of Directors and key management personnel on specific areas of significance to the company. Applied Energetics appointed Christopher “Chris” Donaghey as its first member. Chris comes highly qualified and is familiar with Applied Energetics and its key technologies. We expect Chris to have significant input into the strategic direction of the company and provide assistance in building lasting relationships in our defense markets.

Mr. Donaghey currently serves as the senior vice president and head of corporate development for ScientificScience Applications International Corporation (“SAIC”), a $6.5 billion revenue defense and government agency technology integrator. As an executive of SAIC, Donaghey works closely with SAIC’s senior management to support the development and implementation of SAIC’s strategic plan with an emphasis on M&A to complement organic growth strategies and value creation.

Effective May 24, 2019, the company entered into a Consulting Agreement with SWM Consulting, LLC, whose principal is Stephen W. McCahon, a founder of Applied Energetics and a scientist who has collaborated with the company In his role on its technology. Mr. McCahon is the owner of approximately 11.7% of our common stock as of April 1, 2019, based upon information contained in publicly available filings and, as such, is deemed an affiliate of the company.

The Consulting Agreement provides for Mr. McCahon’s continued service to the company through SWM Consulting, LLC for compensation consisting partly of cash of $180,000 for the first year and $250,000 during each of the second and third years of the term. In addition, the parties acknowledged that the company previously issued to Mr. McCahon, 20,000,000 shares of common stock, per the terms of a Consulting Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2016, and a Common Stock Subscription Agreement, dated as of February 24, 2016. The company believes it may have claims for the return or cancellation of some or all of these 20,000,000 shares and agreed to let the Consultant retain them in exchange for the company’s agreement to repurchase 5,000,000 of them at a price of $0.06 per shares, in alignment with recent equity offerings conducted by the company. The 5,000,000 share repurchase is to be completed within 30 days of completing an equity offering. 5,000,000 of the remaining 15,000,000 shares are subject to a lock-up and are to be released pro rata each month during the term of the agreement which may be accelerated in the event of termination other than for cause or a change in control. The agreement also calls for reimbursement of accountable expenses.

In exchange for such compensation, McCahon and SWM Consulting leads Applied Energetics’ scientific efforts including: leading the scientific team, developing new intellectual property, assisting with business development, transferring legacy knowledge to the new team, recruit and train talent, work with executives on corporate strategy, assist in budget development for R&D, meet with clients on technical concepts, attend conferences, and produce thought leadership for the company.

The termBoard of the Consulting Agreement began on September 1 and extends for a period of 36 months thereafter. The agreement may be terminated by either party for “cause” as defined in the agreement. In the event the company terminates without cause, it must continue to pay the cash compensation for up to 24 months from the Effective Date (September 1, 2019) or three months from date of termination whichever is later.

Also effective May 24, 2019 and in connection with the entryAdvisors, Mr. Donaghey has significant input into the Consulting Agreement described above, Applied Energetics, Inc. entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Applied Optical Sciences, Inc. (“AOS”), an Arizona corporationstrategic direction of which Stephen W. McCahon is the majority stockholder.

The Asset Purchase Agreement provides for purchase of specified assets from AOS, including principally intellectual property, contracts and equipment in exchange for consideration consisting of (i) cash in the amount of $2,500,000.00, payable in the form of a Promissory Note, secured by the assets, to be issued upon the Closing Date and (ii) warrants to purchase up to 2,500,000 shares of Applied Energetics’ common stock at an exercise price of $0.06 per share.

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The purchase of the assets under the Asset Purchase Agreement with Applied Optical Sciences, Inc. closed on July 10, 2019, having been extended by mutual agreement of the parties. In connection with the closing, the company assumed three contracts from Applied Optical Sciences, two of which are with major defense contractors and one of which is a research agreement with a major research university. The research agreement and one of the agreements with a defense contractor have been novated and re-executed by the company and the contract party.provides assistance in building lasting relationships in our defense markets.

Recent Developments

 

As of September 24, 2019,March 4, 2020, AERG executed a contract agreement having a value of $165,919.77 with the SecuritiesUS Army under their STTR program for a 90-day Phase 1 research program to investigate Standoff Electronic Denial systems using ultrashort pulse lasers. The Army anticipates funding one (1) STTR Phase II for each of seven (7) “special topics” and Exchange Commission declaredPhase II contracts are limited to a maximum of $1,100,000 over a period between 6 and 18 months. Sequential/Subsequent Phase II funding, as well as non-SBIR/STTR funding, may also be available. The final report for this Phase I contract was submitted on July 3, 2020 and the Company’s Registration StatementUS Army subsequently accepted the Phase I Final Report and invited AERG to participate in the Phase II process through the submission of a Phase II proposal no later than August 11, 2020. The Applied Energetics Phase II STTR proposal was submitted and accepted on Form S-1, as amended, effective.August 10, 2020, and we await the review of this proposed technological advance for the US Army Standoff Electronic Denial topic.

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On April 28, 2020 AERG was awarded a loan for $132,760 through the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The registration statementterms of this loan were twenty four months with a 1% annual interest rate. These funds were issued to cover payroll costs over 8 weeks of May and June 2020. Through the utilization of this PPP loan, AERG was able to keep all employees fully engaged during these two months of the pandemic. Our strategy is to register sharesfollow the guidelines set forth by the SBA on behalfthe PPP program which will allow AERG to apply for a waiver of the stockholders listed therein,loan because of this full employment retention, and have the loan convert to a grant.

Multiple proposals have been submitted to various government agencies in 2019 and 2020. Due to the closures of multiple agencies and work-from-home orders across various regions of the United States, we anticipate that reviews and funding decisions on these proposals might be delayed longer than anticipated as resources are focused on other matters within the government.

On August 3, 2020, in our ongoing litigation against George Farley, the company’s former CEO, and AnneMarieCo., LLC, the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware issued an Opinion granting in part and denying in part the company’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. The Court granted the company’s motion in the following respect: “Farley could not validly take action as the sole remaining director between February 10, 2016, and March 9, 2018. The stock that he issued to himself is invalid, as is the compensation that he attempted to grant to himself. The shares that he gifted to AnneMarieCo remain invalid, notwithstanding their transfer to AnneMarieCo.” The court denied the motion in all other respects, rejecting the company’s argument that Section 205 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is unavailable for the defendants to petition the court cure the invalidity of the stock and compensation, leaving open the possibility for the court to reinstate the shares and/or compensation in whole or in part under Section 205. Following assignment of a new vice chancellor in the case, we were awaiting a July 20, 2020 trial date based on the Delaware Chancery’s January 29, 2020 scheduling order. However, because of delays due to the Coronavirus, the trial is now scheduled for September 21-23, 2020. We cannot be certain whether the Coronavirus will further affect the timing of the trial. For a more detailed discussion of this litigation, see “Legal Proceedings” elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Path Forward

We believe that USP optical sources, LGE and LIPC are the cornerstone to AERG’s future and remain the key areas of our R&D focus for the near term. We plan to continue building our management team with highly qualified individuals, including possibly an additional director. We also intend to recruit additional personnel, including in the areas of R&D, marketing and finance. We have worked to align key innovations with our roadmap to encourage and enable internal filing for a broad, strategic and robust portfolio of IP and continue surveying the literature for acquisitions of parallel IP to that end. We also intend to pursue strategic corporate acquisitions in related fields and technology. We continue our active pursuit of additional debt and equity financing through discussions with investment bankers and private investors.

Our goal on the AERG Strategic Plan is to increase the energy, peak power and frequency agility of USP optical sources while decreasing the size, weight, and cost of these systems. We are in the process of developing this breadth of very high peak power USP lasers and additional optical sources that have a very broad range of applicability for threat disruption for the Department of Defense, commercial, and medical applications. Although the historical market for AERG’s LGE and USP technology is the U.S. Government, the USP technologies are expected to provide numerous platforms for commercial additive and subtractive manufacturing and medical device and imaging markets, creating a substantially larger market for our products to address.

The ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic does present unique risks and uncertainties that may alter or otherwise affect our path forward. Our management continues to monitor the possible effects of the COVID-19 on the execution of our plan of operations, our prospective contracts, and the company will receive no proceeds from any sales made thereunder.availability of financing to fund our strategic and operational plans going forward. Despite these challenges, we have continued to execute our business development plans and to deliver on our government contracts as per the timeline commitments. During the quarter, we submitted multiple proposals and have been engaged in meetings on a daily and weekly basis with various agencies and departments both remotely and in person in Washington, DC and at various other government facilities. Dr. Quarles, our CEO, has traveled to DC on multiple occasions during the quarter, and remains very committed to pursuing this business even in these challenging times. The interest in our technology and applications remains high, and we continue to submit proposals for all appropriate opportunities.

 


In summary, throughThrough our analysis of the market, and in discussions with potential clients and with our close corporate advisors,customers, we have concludedwould also conclude that customers are becoming more receptive and interested in ultra-short pulse lasers and directed energy technologies. According to the Department of Defense fiscal 2019 budget, its directed energy spending grew from approximately $500 million in 2017 to over $1 billion in 2019, an increase of 100%. The 2020 budget reflected directed energy spending of $1.2 billion, an additional increase of 20% over 2019, and from 2017 through 2020, the directed energy budget grew from approximately $500 million to approximately $1.2 billion, averaging approximately 40% per year. As a result, we continue to be even more optimistic about our future and the growing opportunities in directed energy applications. As the US Congress finalizes their Appropriations process for the 2021 budget, the AERG team anticipates a continuation of this,strong funding for the Directed Energy community. With our existing patent portfolio, and through further advancements of our technologies, we are excited about the growth opportunities involving these applications and believe we have the substantial building blocks needed to become a significant and successful developer in our marketplace.

Market for Our Technology

Directed Energy Weapons

Directed energy weapon system means military action involving the use of directed energy to incapacitate, damage, or destroy enemy equipment, facilities, and assets. Previous to LGE, the only two viable directed energy weapon systems were High Energy Laser (HEL), which uses heat to burn targets and High Power Radio Frequency (HP-RF), weapons that use electromagnetic energy at specific frequencies to disable electronic systems.

HEL and HP-RF directed energy technologies have been under development for decades with numerous DoD and other government contractors participating. The unique attributes of directed energy weapon systems —the ability to create precise effects against multiple targets near-instantaneously and at a very low cost per shot—have great potential to help the DoD in addressing future warfare requirements. The DoD invests research and development dollars into directed energy solutions to fill gaps identified by warfighters. For example, in future conflicts with capable enemies possessing large inventories of guided missiles, it may be operationally risky and cost-prohibitive for the U.S. military to continue to rely exclusively on a limited number of kinetic missile interceptors. Such a “missile competition” could allow an adversary to impose costs on U.S. forces by compelling them to intercept each incoming missile with far more expensive kinetic munitions. The DoD has made significant leaps in both performance and maturity as a result of many years of research.

Laser Guided Energy

AERG’s patented LGE weapon technology works via wireless electrical energy transmission through the atmosphere, to disable vehicles and other threats to our security. AERG has developed the underlying technologies that allow a user to precisely control where the directed energy goes in direction, range, and magnitude. AERG’s LGE technologies are combined to create “laser filaments” as the laser passes through the atmosphere. The filaments in turn create Laser Induced Plasma Channels (“LIPC”) which enable the early stagestransmission of electrical energy.

Our development of LGE has led to a potentially largethird directed energy technology growth curve.creating a generational opportunity for a completely new weapon system development. The Company uniquely owns the critical intellectual property for LGE. The unique properties and demonstrated target effects of LGE allow for mission areas and applications that are not accessible to either HEL or RF directed energy. Therefore, LGE fills numerous requirements in the urban and asymmetric warfare environment. There is a very broad range of targets and effects that LGE addresses that are uniquely different from HEL and RF directed energy and therefore we do not compete directly within those application spaces. 

Results of Operations

 

Results of Operations

Comparison of Operations for the Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 and 2018:2019:

 

 2019 2018 
      2020  2019 
General and administrative $(2,467,328)  (723,316) $(1,128,324) $(610,446)
Selling and marketing  (52,562)  -   (71,840)  (53,999)
Research and development  (67,670)  (48,508)  (65,317)  (95,890)
Interest (expense)  (46,783)  (174)  (109,229)  (26,485)
        
Net loss $(2,634,343) $(771,998) $(1,374,710) $(786,820)

 


General and Administrative

 

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $1,744,000$518,000 to $2,467,000$1,128,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 compared to $723,000$610,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 primarily due to the increase of $1,639,000$475,000 of professional expenses, an increase in building costs of $28,000 and an increase in salaries and employee benefits of $56,000, an increase in building costs of $21,000, an increase in travel expense of $16,000, an increase in supplies and insurance expense of $9,000 and an increase in depreciation expense of $3,000.

$15,000.

 

Selling and Marketing

 

Selling and marketing expenses increased approximately $53,000$18,000 to $53,000$72,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 compared to $-0-$54,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 primarily due to the continuation of business development activities through our Master Services Agreement with Westpark Advisors.Advisors as well as the addition of other consultants in this field.

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development expenses increaseddecreased approximately $19,000$31,000 to $68,000$65,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 compared to $49,000$96,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 primarily due to the continuationallocation of part of management’s pay from research and development activities.to consulting expense.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense increased approximately $47,000$83,000 to $47,000$109,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 compared to $-0-$26,000 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 primarily due to a significantly increased levels of debt.debt as well as the $50,000 penalty interest on the note payable for the AOS acquisition.

 

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Net Loss

 

Our operations for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 resulted in a net loss of approximately $2,634,000,$1,375,000, an increase of approximately $1,862,000$588,000 compared to the $772,000approximately $787,000 net loss for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20182019 primarily due to an increase in professional fees, an increase in building costs, an increase in salaries and employee benefits, an increase in selling and marketing and an increase in interest expense offset by a decrease in research and development costs. 

Comparison of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 and 2019:

  2020  2019 
Revenue $10,000  $- 
General and administrative $(2,218,744) $(1,067,165)
Selling and marketing  (153,526)  (106,333)
Research and development  (122,796)  (168,550)
Other income  15,833   - 
Interest (expense)  (170,568)  (30,925)
         
Net loss $(2,639,801) $(1,372,973)

Revenue

Revenue increased $10,000 to $10,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $-0- for the six months ended June 30, 2019 based on a contract we acquired in the purchase of Applied Optical Sciences.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $1,152,000 to $2,219,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $1,067,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to the increase of $979,000 of professional expenses, an increase in salaries and employee benefits of $94,000, an increase in building costs of $42,000, an increase in travel expense of $18,000 and an increase in supplies and insurance expense of $14,000.


Selling and Marketing

Selling and marketing expenses increased approximately $47,000 to $154,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $106,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to the continuation of business development activities through our Master Services Agreement with Westpark Advisors as well as the addition of other consultants in this field.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses decreased approximately $46,000 to $123,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $169,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to the allocation of part of management’s pay from research and development to consulting expense.

Other Income

Other income increased approximately $16,000 to $16,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $-0- for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to reflect the income from time and effort expenses on the subcontract to the Missile Defense Agency (thru AlionSciences) as a subject matter expert on a series of program reviews.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased approximately $140,000 to $171,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to $31,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to increased levels of debt as well as the $50,000 penalty interest on the note payable for the AOS acquisition.

Net Loss

Our operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 resulted in a net loss of approximately $2,640,000, an increase of approximately $1,267,000 compared to the approximately $1,373,000 net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to an increase in professional fees, an increase in salaries and employee benefits, an increase in selling and marketing, an increase in supplies and insurance expense and an increase in interest expense. 

Comparison of Operations for the Nine months Ended September 30, 2019 and 2018:

  2019  2018 
General and administrative $(3,534,493) $(1,457,539)
Selling and marketing  (158,895)  - 
Research and development  (236,221)  (98,000)
Interest (expense)  (77,708)  (244,820)
Net loss $(4,007,317) $(1,800,359)

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses increased approximately $2,077,000 to $3,534,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $1,458,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to the increase of professional expenses of $2,000,000 an increase in salaries and employee benefits of $112,000, an increase in supplies and insurance expense of $68,000, an increase in travel expense of $32,000, an increase in building expenses of $28,000, an increase in depreciation expense of $10,000, partially offset by a decrease in loss on early payoff of debt in 2018 of $174,000.

Selling and Marketing

Selling and marketing expenses increased approximately $159,000 to $159,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $-0- for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to the continuation of business development activities through our Master Services Agreement with Westpark Advisors.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses increased approximately $138,000 to $236,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $98,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to the continuation of research and development activities.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased approximately $167,000 to $78,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to $245,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to a significant reduction in the amortization of the notes payable beneficial conversion factor in 2018.

Net Loss

Our operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 resulted in a net loss of approximately $4,007,000, an increase of approximately $2,207,000 compared to the $1,800,000 loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily due to an increase in professional fees, the increase in research and development costs and an increase in selling and marketing, an increase in supplies and insurance expense and a reduction in interest expense. 

other income. 

  

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, we had approximately $149,000$447,000 of cash and cash equivalents, a decreasean increase of approximately $29,000$359,000 from December 31, 2018.2019. During the first ninesix months of 2019,2020, the net cash outflow from operating activities was approximately $2,293,000.$1,260,000. This amount was comprised primarily of our net loss of $4,007,000, a decrease in accrued expenses and compensation of $382,000,$2,640,000, an increase in long-term receivablesprepaid expenses and deposits of $141,000,$106,000, a decrease in accounts payable of $48,000, and an increase in inventory of $6,000,$57,000, partially offset by noncash stock based compensation of $1,932,000,$791,000, amortization of future compensation payable of $203,000,$417,000, an increase in accrued interest expense of $78,000,$121,000, amortization of prepaid expenses of $98,000, an increase in customer deposits of $66,000, an increase in accrued expenses and compensation of $32,000, a decrease in other receivablesaccounts receivable of $57,000,$10,000 and depreciation and amortization of $10,000, amortization of shares issued for services of $6,000 and an increase in prepaid expenses and deposits of $5,000. Investing activities reflected the purchase of equipment of $4,000.$9,000. Financing activities reflected $2,150,000 in proceeds from notes payable, and $150,000$1,644,000 in proceeds from issuance of common stock, $133,000 in proceeds from notes payable and proceeds from the exercise of warrants and options of $75,000, partially offset by the repayment on notenotes payable of $32,000$233,000 resulting in net cash outflowinflow of approximately $29,000.$359,000.

 

Following the end of the quarter, in July and August, 2020, we received $4,049,000 in bridge funding pursuant to 10% Convertible Promissory Notes. These notes are convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.30 per share, as negotiated with the holders based on the prevailing market price of the common stock leading up to the issuance of the notes. At any time after October 15, 2020 until July 15, 2021, the date of maturity, (i) each investor may elect to convert these notes into shares of our common stock, at a conversion price of $0.30 per share and (ii) the company may elect to prepay, either in cash or in shares of common stock at a price of $0.30 per share, at the option of the holder, the amount of principal and interest then outstanding under each note. In the event we elect to prepay the notes, we will notify the holders, each of whom will then have five business days to notify the company if they prefer to receive such prepayment in cash or stock. These notes are payable in full at maturity. In lieu of repayment of the principal and interest on the notes at maturity, the Company may elect to convert the amounts due into shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.15 per share.


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. For the nine-monthssix-months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2019,2020, the company incurred a net loss of approximately $4,007,000,$2,640,000, had negative cash flows from operations of $2,293,000$1,260,000 and may incur additional future losses due to the reduction in Government contract activity. These matters raise substantial doubt as to the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

The company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations. Management is devoting substantially all of its efforts to developing its business and raising capital and there can be no assurance that the company’s efforts will be successful. No assurance can be given that management’s actions will result in profitable operations or the resolution of its liquidity problems. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

In order to improve the company’s liquidity, the company’s management is actively pursuing additional debt and equity financing through discussions with investment bankers and private investors. There can be no assurance that the company will be successful in its effort to secure additional debt and equity financing.

 

The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability of assets and the amount or classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

In their report accompanying our financial statements, our independent auditors stated that our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20182019 were prepared assuming that we would continue as a going concern, and that they have substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. Our auditors’ have noted that our recurring losses from operations and need to raise additional capital to sustain operations raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Backlog of Orders

 

At NovemberMay 12, 2019,2020, we had a backlog (workload remaining on signed contracts) of $10,000,approximately $166,000, to be completed within the next twelve months.

ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures

 

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our management, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of SeptemberJune 30, 2019.2020. Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of SeptemberJune 30, 20192020 are not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

 

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

 

There was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report, which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

As previously reported, in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 9, 2018, on July 3, 2018, we commenced a lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware against the company’s former director and principal executive officer George Farley and AnneMarieCo LLC (“AMC”).

 

The lawsuit alleges to the following six causes of action:

 

1.Breach of Fiduciary Duty of Loyalty against George Farley
2.Breach of Fiduciary Duty of Care against George Farley
3.Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty against AMC
4.Conversion against George Farley
5.Fraudulent Transfer against George Farley and AMC
6.Injunctive Relief against George Farley and AMC

 

This report provides an update on the progress of the litigation.

 

In connection with the lawsuit, the company requested a temporary restraining order prohibiting Mr. Farley and AMC from selling their 25 million shares of the company’s common stock which the company alleges were improperly issued. On July 20, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery, Vice Chancellor Tamika Montgomery-Reeves presiding, entered a “status quo” order upon the stipulation of the parties, whereby Mr. Farley and AMC agreed not to transfer, alienate or sell any of their shares pending a ruling on the company’s motion for a preliminary injunction.

 

On July 26, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered a scheduling order setting dates and deadlines for, among other matters, a hearing and briefing schedule on the amount of the bond the company would be required to post to maintain the “status quo” order through the preliminary injunction hearing, a hearing and briefing schedule on the motion for a preliminary injunction, and a discovery schedule.

 

Also, in connection with the lawsuit, on August 8, 2018, the company filed a motion to disqualify Mr. Farley’s attorney, Ryan Whalen, who had previously represented the company.

 

On August 14, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued an order requiring the company to post a bond in the total amount of $200,446.52. On August 21, 2018, the company posted the bond via Atlantic Specialty Insurance company acting as surety. Pursuant to the contract between the company and Atlantic Specialty Insurance company, the company deposited $200,446.52 in cash as collateral for the surety agreement.

 

On August 23, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery court extended the hearing date on the company’s motion for a preliminary injunction to October 23, 2018, and simultaneously ordered an increase in the bond amount of $55,446.52. On August 30, 2018, the company posted the increased bond amount, again with Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company acting as surety, and deposited the additional $55,446.52 in cash with the surety.

 

On September 7, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered an order setting a briefing schedule on the company’s motion to disqualify Mr. Whalen.

 

On September 10, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered an order governing the production and exchange of confidential documents and information among the parties in discovery.

 

In another Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 13, 2018, the company updated the status of the litigation to include events that occurred up to that date. This report further updates the progress of the litigation.

 

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On October 16, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery entered a scheduling order continuing the hearing date on the company’s motion for a preliminary injunction against defendants George Farley and AMC to December 14, 2018.

 


The October 16, 2018 order also required the company to increase its bond amount by an additional $185,301.86 ($80,301.86 for AMC and $105,000.00 for Mr. Farley) to account for the continued hearing date. On October 24, 2018, the company posted the additional bond amount of $185,301.86.

 

On October 16, 2018, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued an order denying the company’s motion to disqualify Mr. Whalen.

 

On January 23, 2019, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a Memorandum Opinion, granting a preliminary injunction prohibiting Mr. Farley and AMC from selling their 25 million shares of the company’s common stock, which the company alleges were improperly issued. On January 24, 2019, the Delaware Court of Chancery issued a revised Memorandum Opinion correcting calculations regarding the increased bond amount.

 

In granting the preliminary injunction, the Court found that the company met “its considerable burden” of demonstrating it was likely to win its lawsuit against Mr. Farley and AMC. Specifically, the Court found it was “reasonably probable” Mr. Farley had unlawfully issued the 25 million shares without proper authorization, Mr. Farley had breached his duty of loyalty to the company, Mr. Farley was unlikely to prove the stock issuance was procedurally or substantively “fair” to the company, and Mr. Farley had fraudulently transferred 20 million of the shares to AMC. Finally, the Court ruled because Farley and AMC’s 25 million shares represented approximately one eighth of the company’s outstanding ownership, the injunction was necessary to protect the company’s capital structure, ability to attract new investors, ability to raise new capital and continue deployment of its plans now underway to revitalize its business.

 

In its Memorandum Opinion, the Court also required that the company post additional bond money, bringing the total cash collateral for the surety agreement to $582,377.26. The company posted the additional bond amount, and deposited the additional cash amount with the surety, on January 29, 2019.

 

On March 4, 2019, the company filed an amended complaint adding claims against Mr. Farley concerning loans Mr. Farley caused the company take from PowerUp Lending Group Ltd. and Auctus Fund LLC from September 2017 through March 2018. Mr. Farley responded to the amended complaint by filing a motion to dismiss the lawsuit based on Delaware Court of Chancery Rules 12(b)(3) and 12(b)(7). On September 28, 2019, the Delaware Chancery Court denied this motion.

 

On July 7, 2019, the company filed a motion to reduce or eliminate the cash bond requirement. As previously reported, the cash bond was required by the Delaware Chancery Court. On September 30, 2019, the Delaware Chancery Court denied the motion.

 

On July 19, 2019, Mr. Farley and AMC filed answers and amended counter claims in response to the Company’s amended complaint. The amended counter claims add claims under Delaware General Corporate Law section 205, seeking to validate the stock issuances at issue in the litigation.

 

On July 29, 2019, the Delaware Chancery Court entered a scheduling order which, among other deadlines, rescheduled the trial date to begin on January 21, 2020. However, recently the judge presiding in the case, Vice Chancellor Montgomery-Reeves, was subsequently appointed and confirmed to the Delaware Supreme Court. Though no formal

The case was reassigned to Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster. On January 14, 2020, Vice Chancellor Laster held a scheduling conference. On January 29, 2020, the Delaware Chancery Court entered a scheduling order has yet issued, the company expectssetting the trial date for July 20, 2020. On June 2, 2020, the Delaware Chancery Court issued a scheduling order setting dates for pre-trial motion practice, hearings and conferences leading up to be postponed to mid-2020.a trial date of September 21-24, 2020.

 

On September 26, 2019, the company filed a motion for partial summary judgment concerning the issuance of company stock to Mr. Farley without having been authorized by a quorum of the board of directors. The previous hearing date of November 20, 2019, has beenwas postponed while the case awaitsawaited a new judge assignment. The motion was heard on July 23, 2020, by Vice Chancellor Laster.

On August 3, 2020, in our ongoing litigation against George Farley, the company’s former CEO, and AnneMarieCo., LLC, the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware issued an Opinion granting in part and denying in part the company’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. The Court granted the company’s motion in the following respect: “Farley could not validly take action as the sole remaining director between February 10, 2016, and March 9, 2018. The stock that he issued to himself is invalid, as is the compensation that he attempted to grant to himself. The shares that he gifted to AnneMarieCo remain invalid, notwithstanding their transfer to AnneMarieCo.” The court denied the motion in all other respects, rejecting the company’s argument that Section 205 of the Delaware General Corporation Law is unavailable for the defendants to petition the court cure the invalidity of the stock and compensation, leaving open the possibility for the court to reinstate the shares and/or compensation in whole or in part under Section 205. The trial is now scheduled for September 21-23, 2020.

 

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In a related matter, on February 8, 2019, the company filed a complaint against Stein Riso Mantel McDonough, LLP (“Stein Riso”), its former counsel, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging the following:

 

1.breach of fiduciary duty;
2.legal malpractice;
3.aiding and abetting a breach of fiduciary duty;
4.voidance of fees under New York Rules of Professional Conduct 1.8;
5.violation of New York Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5;
6.securities fraud;
7.breach of contract; and
8.unjust enrichment.

 

The complaint against Stein Riso followed the issuance, on January 23, 2019, of a Memorandum Opinion granting the company’s motion for a preliminary injunction by the Delaware Court of Chancery in the case against George Farley and AMC. Stein Riso has responded to the complaint by filing a motion to dismiss the complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). The company amended its complaint in response. On July 31, 2019, Stein Riso responded to the company’s amended complaint by filing another motion to dismiss pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). The company filed an opposition to this motion on August 14, 2019. Stein Riso filed a reply brief on September 13, 2019.

On May 31, 2020, the United States District Court issued an opinion and order denying in part and granting in part the motion of Stein Riso to dismiss the company’s complaint. The court rejected Stein Riso’s arguments that the allegations in the company’s complaint did not adequately allege Stein Riso committed malpractice and aided and abetted breaches of fiduciary duties by George Farley, the company’s former CEO and the defendant in a related action in the Delaware Chancery Court. The court dismissed a separate cause of action which the company had pled for “rescission and restitution” for Stein Riso’s alleged violations of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct, finding it was “duplicative” of our professional malpractice cause of action. The court also dismissed the company’s cause of action against Stein Riso for securities fraud.

On June 25, 2020, the United States District Court issued a civil case management plan and scheduling order. On July 24, 2020, the company filed a motion to amend its complaint to add two individual attorneys at Stein Riso as defendants. The United States District Court has not yet ruledordered the parties to appear at a mediation on the motion.August 13, 2020.

 

On July 3, 2019, Gusrae, Kaplan & Nusbaum and its partner, Ryan Whalen, counsel for defendants, George Farley and AnneMarie Co. LLC, in the litigation brought by the company and pending in Delaware, filed a claim in the District Court for the Southern District of New York against the company its directors, officers, attorneys and a consultant. The action alleges libel, securities fraud and related claims. The company believes that this suit lacks merit and intends to dispute these allegations. The company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on October 24, 2019. On December 13, 2019, Gusrae Kaplan and Mr. Whalen filed an opposition to the Company’s motion. On January 10, 2020, the company filed a reply brief. The plaintiffs haveUnited States District Court has not yet filed a response to this motion.

Basedruled on the discussion in the order granting its preliminary injunction (as previously reported) and the potential outcome of the case, on September 24, 2019, the company has filed a complaint in the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Beaufort, South Carolina, to prevent the sale of certain property located there (or in the alternative, to require payment of proceeds from any sale of the property into the registry of the court until a final decision is entered in the matter), in order to protect the company from having property disposed of.

On July 24, 2019 the Farley defendants and AnneMarieco, LLC filed an Answer to the South Carolina lawsuit in which they deny all allegations made against them. On that same date, they also filed a Motion to Dismiss the South Carolina case on numerous grounds. We are currently preparing a response to that Motion, and anticipate a hearing being held in the next sixty (60) days.motion.

 

As with any litigation, the company cannot predict the outcome with certainty, but the company expects to provide further updates on the status of the litigation as circumstances warrant.

 

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

On April 8, 2020, we received $60,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which we issued 200,000 shares of its common stock.

On April 23, 2020, we received $72,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which we issued 240,000 shares of its common stock.

On April 29, 2020, we received $400,000 from an individual based on a subscription agreement with the company for which we issued 1,333,333 shares of its common stock.

In June 2020, we issued 18,750 shares of common stock based on a restricted stock agreement with a contractor.

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

 

EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
31 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).
32 Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Certification 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 Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.

APPLIED ENERGETICS, INC.
By/s/ Gregory J Quarles 
 Gregory J Quarles 
 Chief Executive Officer 
 (and Principal Financial Officer) 

 

Date: November 19, 2019August 12, 2020

 

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