UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

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

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019

 

or

 

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

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: 000-55802

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada 47-4823945

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

97 River Road, Flemington, NJ 088223010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75234

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

 

(908) 837-9097(972) 888-6009

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yesx ☒ No¨ ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting companyx
  Emerging growth companyx

 

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¨Nox. ☒.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.

 

As of August 9, 2018,May 14, 2019, there were 7,586,0247,621,024 shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

INDEX

 

PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
    
 ITEM 1.Financial Statements 
    
  Condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 (unaudited) and December 31, 201720183
    
  Condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)4
    
  Condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 (unaudited)5
    
  Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 (unaudited)6
    
  Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)7-207-21
    
 ITEM 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations21-2622-27
    
 ITEM 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk2627
    
 ITEM 4.Controls and Procedures2627
    
PART II.OTHER INFORMATION 
    
 ITEM 1.Legal Proceedings2728
 ITEM 1A.Risk Factors2728
 ITEM 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds2728
 ITEM 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities2728
 ITEM 4.Mine Safety Disclosures2728
 ITEM 5.Other Information2728
 ITEM 6.Exhibits2728
    
 SIGNATURES2829

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017  March 31, 2019  December 31, 2018 
 (Unaudited) (Audited)  (Unaudited) (Audited) 
ASSETS                
Current assets                
Cash and cash equivalents $460,538  $455,700  $328,439  $359,134 
Accounts receivable (net retention)  1,321,820   808,050 
Accounts receivable  937,897   1,087,381 
Prepaid expenses  14,467   14,669   18,772   16,282 
Current right-of-use (ROU) asset  92,269   - 
Costs and earnings in excess of billings  58,970   51,531   48,052   45,478 
Total current assets  1,855,795   1,329,950   1,425,429   1,508,275 
                
Property and equipment, net  403,941   102,573   494,491   476,436 
Security deposits and other non-current assets  21,344   8,416   38,992   32,530 
Deferred tax asset  44,257   44,257   50,000   50,000 
Customer lists, net  93,887   -   78,524   83,645 
ROU asset  167,985   - 
Other long term asset  30,000   - 
Goodwill  1,373,621   -   1,373,621   1,373,621 
                
Total assets $3,792,845  $1,485,196  $3,659,042  $3,524,507 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
                
Current liabilities                
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $951,769  $631,385  $695,997  $891,354 
Management fees payable – related party  15,000   31,257 
Earn out payable  182,056     
Earn-out payable  195,132   190,736 
Billings in excess of costs and earnings  93,099   87,206   41,881   195,331 
Sales and withholding tax payable  59,894   61,239   54,071   59,857 
Current equipment notes payable  33,407   -   32,052   38,991 
Current capital lease payable  67,289   - 
Current operating lease liability  92,269   - 
Current finance lease payable  72,510   65,265 
Current convertible notes payable – related party, net of discounts  257,659   - 
Income tax payable  25,746   98,313   32,259   48,643 
Total current liabilities  1,428,260   909,400   1,473,830   1,490,177 
                
Noncurrent liabilities                
Capital leases  166,965   - 
Line of credit  172,715   28,359 
Lease operating liability  167,985   - 
Finance leases  306,163   232,876 
Equipment notes payable  128,919   -   65,779   121,038 
Convertible note payable – related party, net of discount  8,891   - 
Convertible notes payable – related party, net of discounts  61,609   29,122 
Total noncurrent liabilities  304,775   -   774,251   411,395 
                
Total liabilities  1,733,035   909,400   2,248,081   1,901,572 
                
Commitments and contingencies                
                
Stockholders’ equity                
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding  -   -   -   - 
Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 7,586,024 and 7,041,579 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively  758   704 
Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;
7,621,024 and 7,586,024 shares issued and outstanding
as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
  762   758 
Additional paid-in capital  2,949,459   1,335,656   2,896,524   2,983,476 
Accumulated deficit  (828,768)  (731,754)  (1,429,402)  (1,285,764)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (61,639)  (28,810)  (56,923)  (75,535)
Total stockholders’ equity  2,059,810  $575,796   1,410,961   1,622,935 
                
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $3,792,845  $1,485,196  $3,659,042  $3,524,507 

 

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


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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

  For the Three Months Ended June 30,  

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 
  2018  2017  2018  2017 
             
Revenue                
Construction income $2,009,825  $1,906,495  $3,704,360  $3,757,250 
Related party  -   24,163   31,789   40,253 
Total revenue  2,009,825   1,930,658   3,736,149   3,797,503 
                 
Cost of goods sold                
Direct costs  1,253,043   1,147,909   2,462,456   2,561,729 
Direct costs – related party  -   34,440   31,617   50,345 
Total cost of goods sold  1,253,043   1,182,349   2,494,073   2,612,074 
                 
Gross profit  756,782   748,309   1,242,076   1,185,429 
                 
Operating expenses                
General and administrative expenses  687,831   498,124   1,243,015   945,369 
Management fees – related party  19,500   45,000   39,000   91,000 
Total operating expenses  707,331   543,124   1,282,015   1,036,369 
                 
Income (loss) from operations  49,451   205,185   (39,939)  149,060 
Income tax provision (benefit)  -   -   -   - 
                 
Income (loss) before other income and expense $49,451  $205,185  $(39,939) $149,060 
                 
Other income (loss)  (6,738)  2,297   (6,738)  2,298 
                 
Other expenses                
Interest expense  10,146   -   14,092   - 
Interest expense – related party  18,676   -   32,891   - 
Loss on fixed asset disposal  (64)  -   3,354   - 
Total other expenses  28,758   -   50,337   - 
                 
Net income (loss) $13,955  $207,482  $(97,014) $151,358 
                 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net                
                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  (22,570)  7,048   (32,829)  18,417 
                 
Comprehensive income (loss) $(8,615) $214,530  $(129,843) $169,775 
                 
Earnings (loss) per share                
Basic $0.00  $0.03  $(0.01) $0.02 
Diluted $0.00  $0.03  $(0.01) $0.02 
Weighted average common shares outstanding                
Basic  7,483,980   7,039,357   7,450,235   6,355,468 
Diluted  8,819,225   7,948,091   7,450,235   7,259,155 

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

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018

  Common Stock  Preferred Stock        Accumulated    
  Number
of
Shares
  Amount  Number
of
shares
  Amount  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Accumulated
Income
(Deficit)
  Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Total
Stockholders’ Equity
 
Beginning, January 1, 2018  7,041,579  $704   -  $-  $1,335,656  $(731,754) $(28,810) $575,796 
                                 
Issuance of common stock in February 2018, PVBJ Acquisition  444,445   44   -   -   1,183,516   -   -   1,183,560 
                                 
Issuance of common stock April 2018, Stock Options  100,000   10   -   -   990   -   -   1,000 
                                 
Stock-based compensation expense  -   -   -   -   34,297   -   -   34,297 
                                 
Beneficial conversion feature  -   -   -   -   395,000   -   -   395,000 
                                 
Net loss  -   -   -   -   -   (97,014)  (32,829)  (123,105)
                                 
Ending, June 30, 2018  7,586,024  $758   -  $-  $2,949,459  $(828,768) $(61,639) $2,059,810 

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

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSOPERATIONS - AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

  For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2018  2017 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
         
Net income (loss) $(97,014) $151,358 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  85,130   14,559 
Stock-based compensation  34,297   18,456 
Loss on sale of assets  3,354     
Change in fair value contingent consideration  6,738     
Change in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts and retainage receivable  (541,335)  (929,652)
Prepaid expenses and other costs  (202)  8,099 
Costs in excess of billings  (10,559)  69,843 
Security deposits  (14,144)    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  412,271   339,043 
Billings in excess of costs  5,893   88,802 
         
Net cash used in operating activities  (115,167)  (239,492)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
         
Purchase of fixed assets  (4,663)  (19,889)
Cash acquired in business acquisition  30,408     
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment  386   2,298 
         
Net cash used in investing activities  (26,131)  (17,591)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
         
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt  395,000   - 
Payments of related party interest  (24,000)  - 
Repayments on capital leases  (31,368)  - 
Repayments on notes payable  (22,273)  - 
Repayments on long-term debt  (197,801)  - 
Proceeds related to stock option exercises  1,000   1,000 
         
Net cash provided by financing activities  120,558   1,000 
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (31,522)  (256,803)
         
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash  (26,684)  11,985 
         
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  455,700   537,867 
         
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $460,538  $293,769 
         
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities        
         
Common stock issued for acquisition of business $1,177,779   - 
Fair value of net assets acquired in business combination $2,056,344   - 
Beneficial conversion feature $8,891   - 
  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2019  2018 
Revenue        
Construction income $1,704,273  $1,694,535 
Related party  -   31,789 
Total revenue  1,704,273   1,726,324 
         
Cost of goods sold        
Direct costs  1,196,438   1,209,413 
Direct costs – related party  -   31,617 
Total cost of goods sold  1,196,438   1,241,030 
         
Gross profit  507,835   485,294 
         
Operating expenses        
General and administrative expenses  607,052   555,184 
Management fees – related party  19,500   19,500 
Total operating expenses  626,552   574,684 
         
Loss from operations  (118,717)  (89,390)
         
Other expenses        
Interest expense  1,833   3,946 
Interest expense – related party  36,095   14,215 
Change in fair value earn-out  4,396   - 
(Gain) loss on fixed asset disposal  (17,403)  3,418 
Total other expenses  24,921   21,579 
         
Income tax provision  -   - 
         
Net loss $(143,638) $(110,969)
         
Other comprehensive income (loss), net        
         
Foreign currency translation adjustment  18,612   (10,259)
         
Comprehensive loss $(125,026) $(121,228)
         
Loss per share        
Basic $(0.02) $(0.02)
Diluted $(0.02) $(0.02)
Weighted average common shares outstanding        
Basic  7,593,413   7,486,024 
Diluted  7,593,413   7,486,024 

 

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

 

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019

  Common Stock  Preferred Stock        Accumulated  Total 
  Number
of
Shares
  Amount  Number of
shares
  Amount  Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Accumulated Deficit  Other Comprehensive Gain (Loss)  

Stockholders’ Equity

(Deficit)

 
Beginning, January 1, 2019    7,586,024  $758   -   -  $  2,983,476  $(1,285,764) $(75,535) $    1,622,935 
                                 
Stock-based compensation expense  -   -          -   -   8,562   -   -   8,562 
                                 
Share donation  35,000   4   -   -   23,446   -   -   23,450 
                                 
Beneficial conversion feature  -   -   -   -   97,500   -   -   97,500 
                                 
Debt extinguishment  -   -   -   -   (216,460)  -   -   (216,460)
                                 
 Net income (loss)  -   -   -   -   -   (143,638)  -   (143,638)
                                 
Foreign currency translation adjustment  -   -   -   -   -   -   18,612   18,612 
                                 
Ending, March 31, 2019  7,621,024  $762   -  $-  $2,896,524  $(1,429,402) $(56,923) $1,410,961 

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

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2019  2018 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
         
Net loss $(143,638) $(110,969)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  72,015   33,352 
Stock based compensation  8,562   17,148 
(Gain) loss on sale of assets  (17,403)  3,418 
Change in fair value contingent consideration  4,396   - 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:        
Change in operating ROU asset  260,524   - 
Share donation  23,450   - 
Change in operating ROU liability  (260,524)  - 
Accounts and retainage receivable  154,680   (39,654)
Other long term asset  (30,000)  - 
Prepaid expenses and other costs  (2,481)  (4,284)
Costs in excess of billings  (2,258)  (28,969)
Income tax payable  -   4,066 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  (207,426)  217,910 
Billings in excess of costs  (153,792)  34,354 
         
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (293,894)  126,372 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
         
Purchase of fixed assets  (79,912)  (68,628)
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment  72,638   393 
Security deposits  (6,415)  (14,412)
         
Net cash (used in) investing activities  (13,689)  (82,647)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
         
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt  147,500   395,000 
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable  -   61,062 
Net proceeds from line of credit  144,356   - 
Repayments on long term debt  -   (351,481)
Repayments on capital leases  (9,985)  (16,619)
Repayments on notes payable  (8,382)  (14,113)
         
Net cash provided by financing activities  273,489   73,849 
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (34,094)  117,574 
         
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash  3,399   18,704 
         
Cash and cash equivalents -beginning  359,134   455,700 
         
Cash and cash equivalents - ending $328,439  $591,978 
         
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities        
Common stock issued for acquisition of business $  $1,177,779 
Fair value of net assets acquired in business combination $  $2,056,344 
Beneficial conversion feature $190,000  $2,214 

 

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

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

 

1.ORGANIZATION AND LINE OF BUSINESS

 

H/Cell Energy Corporation (the “Company”) was incorporated in the state of Nevada on August 17, 2015. The Company, based in Flemington, N.J.,Dallas, Texas, is a company whose principal operations consist of designing and installing clean energy systems with a focus on hydrogen energy systems.energy. Effective January 31, 2017, the Company acquired The Pride Group (QLD) Pty Ltd, an Australian company (“Pride”) (see Note 11). Founded in 1997, Pride is a provider of security systems integration for a variety of customers in the government and commercial sector and has launched a new clean energy systems division to focus on the high growth renewable energy market in Asia-Pacific. The new clean energy division has not generated anysome revenue butand has begun to bid work and expects to have projects completed in 2018.a number of projects. On February 1, 2018, the Company acquired PVBJ Inc. (“PVBJ”) for 444,445 shares of the Company’s common stock with a fair value of $1,177,779 and $221,800 in earn-out liability (see Note 12)11). Established in 2008, PVBJ is well recognized for the design, installation, maintenance and emergency service of environmental systems both in residential and commercial markets. PVBJ is now expanding into renewableclean energy systems.

 

The Company has developed a hydrogen energy system for residential and commercial use designed to create electricity. This unique system uses renewable energy as its source for hydrogen production. It functions as a self-sustaining clean energy system.system using hydrogen and fuel cell technology. It can be configured as an off grid solution for all electricity needs or it can be connected to the grid to generate energy credits. Its production of hydrogenelectricity is truly eco-friendly, as it is not produced by the use of fossil fuels. It is a revolutionary green-energy concept that is safe, renewable, self-sustaining and cost effective.

 

2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanyingCompany’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). and following the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by U.S. GAAP can be condensed or omitted. These interim financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company’s annual financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial information. These interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019 or any other interim period or for any other future year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2018, included in the Company’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2018 has been derived from audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Reclassification

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable are recorded when invoices are issued and are presented in the balance sheet net of the allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on the Company’s historical losses, the existing economic conditions in the construction industry, and the financial stability of its customers. Accounts are written off as uncollectible after collection efforts have failed. In addition, the Company does not generally charge interest on past-due accounts or require collateral. At June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and December 31 2017,2018, there was no allowance for doubtful accounts required.

Property and Equipment, and Depreciation

Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is generally provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the remaining term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement.

Repairs and maintenance that do not improve or extend the lives of the property and equipment are charged to expense as incurred.

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

 

Goodwill and IdentifiableFinite-Lived Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate of the following (1) consideration transferred, (2) the fair value of any non-controlling interest in the acquire,acquiree, and (3) if the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition-date fair value of our previously held equity interest in the acquiree over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of customer lists and relationships, non-compete agreements and technology based intangibles and other contractual agreements. The Company amortizes finite lived identifiable intangible assets over the shorter of their stated or statutory duration or their estimated useful lives, generally ranging from 3 to 15five years, on a straight-line basis to their estimated residual values and periodically reviews them for impairment. Total goodwill and identifiable intangible assets comprised 39%37% and 41% of ourthe Company’s consolidated total assets at June 30, 2018. There were no intangible assets or goodwill at June 30, 2017.March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

 

The Company uses the acquisition method of accounting for all business combinations and does not amortize goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.goodwill. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives areis tested for possible impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The Company has the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine if an impairment is more likely than not to have occurred. If the Company can support the conclusion that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company would not need to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit. If the Company cannot support such a conclusion or the Company does not elect to perform the qualitative assessment, then the first step of the goodwill impairment test is used to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, its goodwill is not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is not necessary. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, then the second step of the goodwill impairment test must be performed. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with its carrying amount to measure the amount of impairment, if any. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

The Company performed its annual impairment test for PVBJ in December of 2018. Based on the results of the qualitative testing, there was no impairment. The PVBJ reporting unit exceeded acquisition projections in 2018 and expects to meet future projections.

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had recorded goodwill in the amount of $1,373,621 related to the PVBJ acquisition. The performance of the Company’s fiscal 2018 impairment analysis did not result in an impairment of the Company’s goodwill.

 

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Comprehensive income (loss) consists of two components, net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). The Company’s other comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of foreign currency translation adjustments.

 

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are charged to expense during the period in which they are incurred. Advertising expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $1,068 and $524, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, advertising expense was $2,240 and $2,146, respectively.

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The Company translates its foreign subsidiary’s assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into U.S. dollars at current rates of exchange as of the balance sheet date and income and expense items at the average exchange rate for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company records gains and losses from changes in exchange rates on transactions denominated in currencies other than each reporting location’s functional currency in net income (loss) for each periodperiod. Items included in the financial statements of each entity in the group are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (“functional currency”).

The functional and reporting currency of the Company is the United States Dollar (“U.S. Dollar”). The financial records of Pride located in Australia, is maintained in the local currency, the Australian Dollar (AUD$) which is also its functional currency.

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MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded other comprehensive income of $18,612 in the condensed consolidated financial statements. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded other comprehensive loss from a translation loss of $10,259 in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

 

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”) using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of December 31, 2017. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606,ASU 2014-09, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the prior period.

 

Under Topic 606ASU 2014-09 requirements, the Company recognizes revenue from the installation or construction of projects and service or short term projects over time using the cost-based input method. The Company accounts for a contract when: (i) it has approval and commitment from both parties, (ii) the rights of the parties are identified, (iii) payment terms are identified, (iv) the contract has commercial substance, and (v) collectability of consideration is probable. The Company considers the start of a project to be when the above criteria have been met and the Company either has written authorization from the customer to proceed or an executed contract. A detailed breakdown of the five step process is as follows:

Identify the Contract with a Customer

The Company receives almost all of its contracts from only two sources, referrals or government bids. In a referral, a client that the Company has an ongoing business relationship refers the Company to perform services. In a government bid, the Company applies to perform services for public projects. The contracts have a pattern of being stand-alone contracts.

Identify the Performance Obligations in the Contract

The performance obligation of the Company is to perform a contractually agreed upon task for the customer. If the contract is stated to provide only contractual service, then the service is considered the only performance obligation. If the contractual service includes design and or engineering in addition to the contract, it is considered a single performance obligation.

Determine the Transaction Price

The nature of the industry involves a number of uncertainties that can affect the current state of the contract. Variable considerations are the estimates made due to a contract modification in the contractual service. Change orders, claims, extras, or back charges are common in contractual services activity as a form of variable consideration. If there is going to be a contract modification, judgment by management will need to be made to determine if the variable consideration is enforceable. The following factors are considered in determining if the variable consideration is enforceable:

1.The customer’s written approval of the scope of the change order;
2.Current contract language that indicates clear and enforceable entitlement relating to the change order;
3.Separate documentation for the change order costs that are identifiable and reasonable; or
4.The Company’s favorable experience in negotiating change orders, especially as it relates to the specific type of contract and change order being evaluated

Once the Company receives a contract, a budget of projected costs is generated for the contract based on the contract price. If the scope of the contract during the contractual period needs to be modified, the Company typically files a change order. The Company does not continue to perform services until the change modification is agreed upon with documentation by both the Company and the customer. There are few times that claims, extras, or back charges are included in the contract.

Allocate the Transaction Price to the Performance Obligations in the Contract

If there are multiple performance obligations to the contract, the costs must be allocated appropriately and consistently to each performance obligation. In the Company’s experience, usually only one performance obligation is stated per contract. If there are multiple services provided for one customer, the Company has a policy of splitting out the services over multiple contracts.

 

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JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

Recognize Revenue When (or As) the Entity Satisfies a Performance Obligations

 

The Company uses the total costs incurred on the project relative to the total expected costs to satisfy the performance obligation. The input method involves measuring the resources consumed, labor hours expended, costs incurred, time lapsed, or machine hours used relative to the total expected inputs to the satisfaction of the performance obligation. Costs incurred prior to actual contract (i.e. design, engineering, procurement of material, etc.) should not be recognized as the client does not have control of the good/service provided. When the estimate on a contract indicates a loss, or claims against costs incurred reduce the likelihood of recoverability of such costs, the Company records the entire estimated loss in the period the loss becomes known. Project contracts typically provide for a schedule of billings or invoices to the customer based on the Company’s job to date percentage of completion of specific tasks inherent in the fulfillment of its performance obligation(s). The schedules for such billings usually do not precisely match the schedule on which costs are incurred. As a result, contract revenue recognized in the statement of operations can and usually does differ from amounts that can be billed or invoiced to the customer at any point during the contract. Amounts by which cumulative contract revenue recognized on a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative billings and unbilled receivables to the customer under the contract are reflected as a current asset in the Company’s balance sheet under the captions “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings” and “Unbilled accounts receivable.” Amounts by which cumulative billings to the customer under a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative contract revenue recognized on the contract are reflected as a current liability in the Company’s balance sheet under the caption “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings.”

 

Disaggregated Revenue from service or short term contracts is recognized currently as the work is performed. Time and materials are accordingly charged to the customer at completion of the job. The Company recognizes service or short term contract revenues when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, delivery has occurred or services are rendered, the sales price is determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is typically recorded once all performance obligations have been satisfied. Sales are recorded net of discounts and returns, which historically have not been material.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, revenues from contracts with customers summarized by Segment Geography and Revenue Stream were as follows:

  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 2019  March 31, 2018 
United States – Service $514,955  $375,451 
Australia – Service  567,121   514,183 
United States – Contract  160,000   0 
Australia – Contract  462,197   836,690 
Total $1,704,273  $1,726,324 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in bank and money market funds as well as other highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. The Company had no cash equivalents as of June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 or December 31, 2017. At times during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, balances exceeded the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000.2018.

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company recognizes expense for its stock-based compensation based on the fair value of the awards at the time they are granted. We estimate the value of stock option awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. The determination of the fair value of stock-based payment awards on the date of grant is affected by our stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. These variables include our expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, expected term, risk-free interest rate, expected dividends and expected forfeiture rates. The forfeiture rate is estimated using historical option cancellation information, adjusted for anticipated changes in expected exercise and employment termination behavior. Our outstanding awards do not contain market or performance conditions.

 

Sales and Use Tax

The Company collects sales tax in various jurisdictions. Upon collection from customers, it records the amount as a payable to the related jurisdiction. On a periodic basis, it files a sales tax return with the jurisdictions and remits the amount indicated on the return.

Income Taxes

 

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to FASB ASCFinancial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740,Income Taxes(“ASC 740”). Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carryforwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and non-current based on their characteristics. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

The determination of the Company’s provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items and the probability of sustaining uncertain tax positions. The benefits of uncertain tax positions are recorded in the Company’s financial statements only after determining a more-likely-than-not probability that the uncertain tax positions will withstand challenge, if any, from taxing authorities. When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassesses these probabilities and records any changes in the financial statements as appropriate. Accrued interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

 

The Company recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with ASC 740. Under that guidance, management assesses the likelihood that tax positions will be sustained upon examination based on the facts, circumstances and information, including the technical merits of those positions, available at the end of each period. The measurement of unrecognized tax benefits is adjusted when new information is available, or when an event occurs that requires a change.

 

The Company did not identify any material uncertain tax positions. The Company did not recognize any interest or penalties for unrecognized tax benefits.

 

The federal income tax returns of the Company are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for the three years after they are filed. The Company’s 2018, 2017 2016 and 20152016 income tax returns are still open for examination by the taxing authorities.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Except for the Company’s earn-out liability, the carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and short-term borrowings, as reflected in the balance sheets, approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. All other significant financial assets, financial liabilities and equity instruments of the Company are either recognized or disclosed in the financial statements together with other information relevant for making a reasonable assessment of future cash flows, interest rate risk and credit risk. Where practicable the fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities have been determined and disclosed; otherwise only available information pertinent to fair value has been disclosed.The Company classifies and discloses assets and liabilities carried at fair value in one of the following three categories:

 

 Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;
   
 Level 2—observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data; and
   
 Level 3—significant unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

The table below presents a reconciliation of the fair value of the Company’s contingent earn-out obligations that use significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

 

Balance at December 31, 2017 $- 
Earn-out liability from acquisition of PVBJ Inc.  175,318 
Payments  - 
Adjustments to fair value  6,738 
Balance at June 30, 2018 $182,056 
Balance at December 31, 2018 $190,736 
Payments  - 
Adjustments to fair value  4,396 
Balance at March 31, 2019 $195,132 

 

The Company values earn-out obligations using a probability weighted discounted cash flow method. This fair value measurement is based on significant unobservable inputs in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the purchase agreements (e.g., minimum and maximum payments, length of earn-out periods, manner of calculating any amounts due, etc.) and utilizes assumptions with regard to future cash flows, probabilities of achieving such future cash flows and a discount rate. The contingent earn-out obligations are measured at fair value each reporting period and changes in estimates of fair value are recognized in earnings.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

 

The Company computes basic net income (loss) per share by dividing net income (loss) per share available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period and excludes the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share, if presented, would include the dilution that would occur upon the exercise or conversion of all potentially dilutive securities into common stock using the “treasury stock” and/or “if converted” methods as applicable. The computation of diluted loss per share excludes dilutive securities for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutiveDilutive securities excluded from the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 arewere as follows:

 

  June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017 
       
Convertible debt  533,333   - 
Options to purchase common stock  900,000   1,000,000 
Totals  1,433,333   1,000,000 

  March 31, 2019  March 31, 2018 
       
Options to purchase common stock  968,500   1,050,000 
Convertible debt  1,100,000   800,000 
Totals  2,068,500   1,850,000 

 

3.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Company’s currentformer office space consistsduring the year ended December 31, 2018 consisted of approximately 800 square feet, which iswas donated to it from one of its executive officers. There iswas no lease agreement and the Company payspaid no rent.

 

Effective February 4, 2016, the Company sold 526,316 shares of common stock to Reza Enterprises, Inc., an entity beneficially owned by Rezaul Karim. In connection with, and as a condition of closing, the Company agreed to appointApril 2018, Rezaul Karim to its board of directors. Rezaul Karim resigned from the board of directors effective April 1, 2017. On April 1, 2017, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Rezaul Karim for a period of one year. As such his function will be to promote our products and services. In each of April 2017 and 2018, Rezaul Karimformer director exercised 100,000 options.

 

In June 2016, the Company entered into a contract with Rezaul Karim, one of its former directors, for the installation of an HC-1 system. The system installation was complete pending any change orders as of June 30, 2018, andMarch 31, 2018. The system installation generated $31,789 and $40,253 of revenue forduring the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.March 31, 2018. The Company subcontracted the installation of the system to Renewable Energy Holdings LLC (“REH”), a company owned by Mike Strizki, one of the Company’s executive officers. James Strizki, one of the Company’s executive officers, is vice president of operations at REH. Costs incurredThere was $31,617 of costs for REH were $31,617 and $50,345 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. No revenue or costs were incurred in the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2018. For the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Company incurred revenue of $24,163 and direct costs of $34,440.

 

The Company has entered into agreements to indemnify its directors and executive officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in the Company’s articles of incorporation and bylaws. These agreements, among other things, provide for indemnification of the Company’s directors and executive officers for certain expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any action or proceeding, including any action by or in the right of the Company, arising out of such person’s services as a director or executive officer of the Company, any subsidiary of the Company or any other company or enterprise to which the person provided services at the Company’s request. The Company believes that these provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and executive officers.

 

At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the balances due to Turquino Equity LLC, a significant shareholder, amounted to approximately $15,000 and $31,257, respectively. These balances represent expenses for management services. There was $19,500 of management fees expensed for the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018 to Turquino Equity LLC (Turquino”), a significant shareholder.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

On January 2, 2018, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with two of its directors, pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate principal amount of $400,000 in 12% Convertible Debentures (“2018 Debentures”).On February 8, 2019, the Company and the holders of the 2018 Debentures entered into amendments (the “Amendments”) to the 2018 Debentures.The 2018 Debentures, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, become due and payable on January 2, 2020 (the “2020 Maturity Date”). Interest on the 2018 Debentures accrues at the rate of 12% per annum from January 2, 2018 through the date of the Amendments, and 10% per annum subsequent to the date of the Amendments, payable monthly in cash, beginning on February 1, 2018 and $39,000through the 2020 Maturity Date. The 2018 Debentures are convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share at the discretion of the holder, with special provisions applying to any holder whose conversion would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of the Company’s common stock. In connection with this convertible note payable, the Company recorded a $395,000 discount on debt, related to the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized over the life of the note using the effective interest method, or until the note is converted or repaid.

On August 21, 2018, PVBJ entered into a loan and security agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Thermo Communications Funding, LLC (“Thermo”). The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving line of credit in an amount not to exceed $350,000, which is evidenced by a promissory note issued by PVBJ to Thermo (the “Note”). Pursuant to the six months ended June 30,Credit Agreement, PVBJ granted a security interest to Thermo in all of its assets. In addition, pursuant to a limited recourse guaranty, Andrew Hidalgo, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer personally guaranteed the repayment of the Credit Agreement under certain conditions.

On February 8, 2019, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with two of its directors, pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate principal amount of $150,000 in 10% Convertible Debentures (“2019 Debentures”). The 2019 Debentures, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, become due and payable on February 8, 2021 (the “2021 Maturity Date”). Interest on the 2019 Debentures accrues at the rate of 10% per annum, payable monthly in cash, beginning on March 1, 2019 and through the 2021 Maturity Date. The 2019 Debentures are convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share at the discretion of the holder, with special provisions applying to any holder whose conversion would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of the Company’s common stock. In connection with this convertible note payable, the Company recorded a $97,500 discount on debt, related to the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized over the life of the note using the effective interest method, or until the note is converted or repaid.

4.SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

Cash is maintained at an authorized deposit-taking institution (bank) incorporated in both the United States and Australia and is insured by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Australian Securities & Investments Commission up to $250,000 and approximately $186,000 USD in total, respectively. At March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the balance was fully covered under the $250,000 threshold in the United States. In Australia the balance exceeded the threshold by $34,553 at March 31, 2019 and $133,578 at December 31, 2018. Management fees expensed totaled $45,826

Credit risk for trade accounts is concentrated as well because substantially all of the balances are receivable from entities located within certain geographic regions. To reduce credit risk, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial conditions, but does not generally require collateral. In addition, at March 31, 2019, approximately 10% of the Company’s accounts receivable was from one customer and, at December 31, 2018, approximately 20% of the Company’s accounts receivable was due from two unrelated customers, each at 10%.

5.MAJOR CUSTOMERS

During the three months ended June 30, 2017March 31, 2019, there was no customers with a concentration of 10% or higher of the Company’s revenue. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, there was one customer with a concentration of 10% or higher of the Company’s revenue at 30%.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

6.UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS

Costs, estimated earnings and $91,000billings on uncompleted contracts are summarized as follows at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

  March 31, 2019  December 31, 2018 
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $931,173  $811,173 
Estimated earnings  329,198   469,109 
Costs and estimated earnings earned on uncompleted contracts  1,260,371   1,280,282 
Billings to date  1,259,446   1,265,475 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts  925   14,807 
Costs and earnings in excess of billings on completed contracts  5,246   (164,660)
  $6,171  $(149,853)
         
Costs in excess of billings $48,052  $45,478 
Billings in excess of cost  (41,881)  (195,331)
  $6,171  $(149,853)

7.LEASES

Operating Leases

For leases with a term of 12 months or less, the Company is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities, and we recognize lease expense for such leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The Company previously entered into two leases for office space in Woombye and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, both which expired in April 2018. The Company signed new leases in January 2019 for a Dallas, Texas shared office space, which ends in December 2019, and February 2018 for new office space in Kunda Park, Queensland Australia, which started in May 2018 and expires in May 2023. The Company also renewed the Brisbane office space for one year, starting in May 2018. The Company’s office in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is month to month.

On March 25, 2019 the Company signed a lease for new office space in Brisbane, which has a fixed 3% increase annually expiring in March 2025 which includes a renewal period of three years which management is reasonably certain will be exercised. The Company analyzed this lease and determined that this agreement meets the definition of a lease under ASC 842, as it provides management with the exclusive right to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the identified leased asset, which is the office space.  Management also analyzed the terms of this arrangement and concluded it should be classified as an operating lease, as none of the criteria were met for finance lease classification. As there was only one identified asset, no allocation of the lease payments was deemed necessary. Management did not incur any initial direct costs associated with this lease. As of the commencement date, which was March 25, 2019, a right to use asset and lease liability of $130,736 was recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet based on the present value of payments in the lease agreement. Per review of the lease agreement, there was no variable terms identified and there is no implicit rate stated. Therefore, the Company determined the present value of the future minimum lease payments based on the incremental borrowing rate of the company. The incremental borrowing rate was determined to be 10%, as this is the rate which represents the incremental borrowing rate for the sixCompany, on a collateralized basis, in a similar economic environment with similar payment terms.

The future minimum payments on the office space leases for each of the next seven years and in the aggregate amount to the following:

2019 $61,500 
2020  82,855 
2021  84,021 
2022  85,221 
2023  57,125 
2024  43,732 
2025  11,013 
  $425,467 

Rent expense for each of the three months ended June 30, 2018.March 31, 2019 and 2018 amounted to approximately $23,000 and is included in “General and Administrative” expenses on the related statements of operations.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The operating lease ROU asset also excludes lease incentives. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Finance Leases

Under the new leasing standard, ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), (“ASU 2016-02”), leases that are more than one year in duration are capitalized and recorded on the balance sheet. Some of the Company’s leases, specifically for automobiles and office space, offer an option to extend the term of such leases.

During the three months March 31, 2019, the Company leased equipment under two finance leases, with a net book value of $468,490, which expire in October 2023 and February 2025. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company leased equipment under four capital leases, with a net book value of $165,609. The obligations are payable in monthly installments ranging from approximately $503 to $1,578 with interest rates from 3.0% to 5.57% per annum. The leases are secured by the related equipment.

At March 31, 2019, the Company had 13 finance leases approximate payments to be made on these finance lease obligations are as follows:

2019 $64,040 
2020  85,387 
2021  77,816 
2022  66,445 
2023  62,936 
Thereafter  59,851 

Finance lease obligation  416,475 
Less: amounts representing interest  37,802 
Current maturities of capital lease obligations  72,510 
     
Finance lease obligations, non-current $306,163 

8.DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

Equipment Notes Payable

  March 31, 2019  December 31, 2018 
Note payable with monthly payments of $716, including interest at 6.50% per annum through November 2020. $16,228  $18,707 
Note payable with monthly payments of $615.25, including interest at 6.80% per annum through August 2021. $16,903  $18,383 
Note payable with monthly payments of $1,294.50, including interest at 14.72% per annum through March 2023.
 $48,103  $50,072 
Note payable with monthly payments of $1,063.45, including interest at 5.76% per annum through April 2021. $16,597  $18,539 
Note payable with monthly payments of $946.84 including interest at 6.14% per annum through December 2024. $-  $54,328 
Total: $97,831  $160,029 
Total current portion: $(32,052) $(38,991)
Total non-current portion: $65,779  $121,038 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

At March 31, 2019, approximate principal payments to be made on these debt obligations are as follows:

Year ending December 31: Amount 
2019 (remaining) $32,052 
2020  28,478 
2021  15,117 
2022  12,759 
2023  9,425 
Thereafter  - 
  $97,831 

Convertible Note Payable

 

On January 2, 2018, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with two of its directors, pursuant to which the Company sold an aggregate principal amount of $400,000 in 12% Convertible Debentures (“Debentures”), convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price of $0.75 per share. The Debentures, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, become due and payable on January 2, 2020 (the “Maturity Date”). Interest on the Debentures accrues at the rate of 12% per annum, payable monthly in cash, beginning on February 1, 2018 and onthrough the Maturity Date. The Debentures are convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $0.75 per share at the discretion of the holder, with special provisions applying to any holder whose conversion would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of the Company’s common stock.

In connection with this convertible note payable, the Company recorded a $397,500$395,000 discount on debt, related to the beneficial conversion feature of the note to be amortized over the life of the note using the effective interest method, or until the note is converted or repaid.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

4.SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

Cash is maintained atOn February 8, 2019, the Debentures were amended to reduce the interest rate to 10% and reduce the conversion price to $0.50 (the “Revised Debentures”), providing the issuance of an authorized deposit-taking institution (bank) incorporatedadditional 266,667 shares upon conversion. In conjunction with these amendments, the convertible note was re-evaluated in both the United Statesaccordance with ASC 470-50 -Debt Modifications and Australia and is insured by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Australian Securities & Investments Commission up to $250,000 and approximately $186,000 USD in total, respectively. At June 30, 2018, the balances exceeded the insured limits by $206,986 and $270,986, respectively.

Credit risk for trade accounts is concentrated as well because substantially all of the balances are receivable from entities located within certain geographic regions. To reduce credit risk, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial conditions, but does not generally require collateral. In addition, at June 30, 2018, approximately 27% of the Company’s accounts receivable was due from two unrelated customers at 14% and 13%, respectively. At December 31, 2017, approximately 36% of the Company’s accounts receivable was due from three unrelated customers, 14%, 12% and 10%, respectively.

5.MAJOR CUSTOMERS

There were two customers with a concentration of 10% or higher 16%Extinguishments(“ASC 470”), and 15%, respectively, forit was determined that the three months ended June 30, 2018, and three customers for the six months ended June 30, 2018 at 21%, and two at 11%, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2017, two customers hadchange in terms resulted in a concentration of 10% or higher at 27%, and 22%, respectively; and for the six months ended June 30, 2017, two customers had a concentration of 10% or higher at 35% and 17%, respectively.

6.PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

At June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, property and equipment were comprised of the following:

  June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017 
Furniture and fixtures (5 to 7 years) $12,962  $6,857 
Machinery and equipment (5 to 7 years)  36,453   35,919 
Computer and software (3 to 5 years)  117,260   94,761 
Auto and truck (5 to 7 years)  803,965   250,044 
Leasehold improvements (life of lease)  39,934   40,608 
   1,010,574   428,189 
Less accumulated depreciation  606,633   325,616 
  $403,941  $102,573 

Depreciation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 were $47,945 and $75,519, respectively. Depreciation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 amounted to $7,529 and $14,559, respectively.

7.UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS

Costs, estimated earnings and billings on uncompleted contracts are summarized as follows at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:

  June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017 
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $2,695,441  $2,485,787 
Estimated earnings  577,393   779,598 
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts  3,272,834   3,265,385 
Billings to date  3,816,397   3,553,817 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts  (543,563)  (288,432)
Costs and earnings in excess of billings on completed contracts  (509,434)  (252,757)
  $(34,129) $(35,675)
         
Costs in excess of billings $58,970  $51,531 
Billings in excess of cost  (93,099)  (87,206)
  $(34,129) $(35,675)

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

8.COMMITMENTS

The Company previously entered into two operating leases for office space in Woombye and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, both which expired in April 2018. The Company signed a new lease in February of 2018 for new office space in Kunda Park Queensland Australia, starting in May 2018 and expiring in May 2021. The Company also renewed the Brisbane office space for one year starting in May 2018. The Company’s office in Downingtown, Pennsylvania was renewed in January of 2018 for a one-year period. The future minimum payments on the leases for each of the next three and one-half years and in the aggregate amount to the following:

2018 $49,776 
2019  54,050 
2020  39,639 
2021  13,213 
  $156,678 

Rent expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 amounted to approximately $20,000 and $23,000 respectively and is included in “General and Administrative” expenses on the related statements of operations. Rent for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 totaled $47,347 and $44,724, respectively.

During the three and six months June 30, 2018, the Company had vehicles leased under four capital leases, with a net book value of $159,226, which expire in June 2023. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company had no capital leases. The obligations are payable in monthly installments ranging from approximately $615 to $2,630 with interest rates from 5.57% to 7.20% per annum. The leases are secured by the related equipment.

At June 30, 2018, approximate payments to be made on these capital lease obligations are as follows:

2018 $39,105 
2019  78,209 
2020  75,578 
2021  44,178 
2022  7,512 
Thereafter  4,382 
     
Capital lease obligation  248,963 
Less amounts representing interest  14,709 
Current portion  67,289 
     
Net $166,965 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, interest expense on the capital leases was approximately $2,912 and $4,982, respectively.

9.DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

Equipment Notes Payable

  June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017 
Note payable with monthly payments of $716, including interest at 6.50% per annum through November 2020. $22,642  $- 
Note payable with monthly payments of $984, including interest at 14.70% per annum through March 2023. $57,479  $- 
Note payable with monthly payments of $787, including interest At 5.76% per annum through April 2021. $24,810     
Note payable with monthly payments of $947 including interest at 6.14% per annum through December 2024. $57,395  $- 
Total non-current portion: $162,326  $- 
Total current portion: $(33,407) $- 
Total: $128,919  $- 

Aggregate annual principal payments in the fiscal years subsequent to December 31 2017, are as follows:

Year ending December 31: Amount 
2018 (remaining) $20,453 
2019  40,905 
2020  40,189 
2021  26,014 
2022  22,864 
Thereafter  37,743 
Notes payable obligation  188,169  
Less amounts representing interest  (25,843)
     
  $162,326 

Convertible Note Payable

On January 2, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with two related parties, who are directors of the Company and issued a 12.0% interest bearing convertible debenture for $400,000 due on January 2, 2020, with conversion features commencing immediately following the date of the note. Payments of interest only were due monthly beginning January 2018. The Debentures are convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $0.75 per share at the discretion of the holder, with special provisions applying to any holder whose conversion would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of the Company’s common stock. In connection with this convertible note payable, the Company recorded a $397,500 discount on debt, relatedsubstantial modification to the beneficial conversion featurefeature. As a result, the carrying value of the noteDebentures at the time of the transaction, along with the related beneficial conversion feature, were derecognized and the Revised Debentures were recorded at present value, resulting in a loss on debt extinguishment of $216,460 and a change of $53,000 from the old beneficial conversion feature to the new. As the holders of the Debentures are related parties to the Company,ASC 470provides for treatment as a capital contribution, whereby the related extinguishment loss will instead be recorded within the Company’s Additional Paid in Capital balance.

In connection with the Revised Debentures, the Company incurred $2,500 of legal fees and recorded a $160,000 beneficial conversion feature, both of which are recorded as a discount on debt and amortized over the life of the note using the effective interest method, or until the note is converted or repaid. The Company incurred $5,000 of legal fees for preparation of the financing documents, which has been reflected as an additional debt discount.

 

For the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2019, the Company incurred interest expense of $36,095, of which $21,301 related to the amortization of the 2018 Debentures debt discount and $1,626 for the 2019 Debentures debt discount. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company incurred interest expense of $18,676,$14,215, of which $4,177$2,214 related to the amortization of the discount.discount for the 2018 Debentures.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2018 the Company incurred interest expense of $32,891, of which $8,891 related to the amortization of the discount.

Convertible notes payable consisted of the following:

  June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017 
Note payable of $397,500, less debt discount of $388,609 including interest at 12% per annum through January 2020. $8,891  $- 

10. 9.CONTRACT BACKLOG

 

As of March 31, 2019, the Company had a contract backlog approximating $436,239, with anticipated direct costs to complete approximating $329,198. At June 30,December 31, 2018, the Company had a contract backlog approximating $715,831$583,392, with anticipated direct costs to completion approximating $577,000.$452,884.

10.GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

The tables below present a reconciliation of the Company’s goodwill and intangibles:

Goodwill

Balance at December 31, 2018 $1,373,621 
Adjustments  - 
Balance at March 31, 2019 $1,373,621 

Intangibles – customer list

Balance at December 31, 2018 $83,645 
Amortization  5,121 
Balance at March 31, 2019 $78,524 

The customer list will continue to be amortized at $5,121 a quarter until December 31, 2022. The remaining $1,707 will be amortized in January 2023.

 

11.ACQUISITION UNDER COMMON CONTROL

On January 31, 2017 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) by and among the Company, The Pride Group (QLD) Pty Ltd., an Australian corporation (“Pride”), Turquino Equity LLC (“Turquino”) and Stephen Paul Mullane and Marie Louise Mullane as Trustees of the Mullane Family Trust (the “Mullane Trust” and together with Turquino, the “Pride Shareholders”). Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, are each a managing partner of Turquino.

Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Pride from the Pride Shareholders in exchange for an aggregate of 3,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Acquisition Shares”). As a result, the combination of the Company and Pride pursuant to the Exchange Agreement is considered a business combination of companies under common control and will be accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling-of-interests. The accompanying financial statements have been retrospectively restated as a result of an acquisition of another company under common control with the Company, which was completed in January 2017.

12.BUSINESS ACQUISITION

On February 1, 2018 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) by and among the Company, PVBJ and Benis Holdings LLC, the sole shareholder of PVBJ (“Benis Holdings”).

Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of PVBJ from Benis Holdings for an aggregate amount equal to (i) $221,800 (the “Cash Purchase Price”) and (ii) 444,445 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.0001 per share having a fair value of $1,177,779 (the “Acquisition Shares”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Acquisition Shares were issued at closing, and the Cash Purchase Price will be paid to Benis Holdings from positive earnings before taxes of PVBJ, with Benis Holdings to receive 50% of annual earnings before taxes of PVBJ until such time as Benis Holdings has received the full Cash Purchase Price.

In connection with the acquisition of PVBJ, the Company entered into an employment agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) with Paul V. Benis, Jr. to serve as an Executive Vice President of the Company for a period of three years. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Benis shall receive an annual salary of $150,000 and have oversight of the business operations of PVBJ.

The preliminary estimated consideration transferred in the acquisition was as follows:

Upfront consideration $1,177,779 
Liabilities assumed  878,565 
Total $2,056,343 

The estimated fair values of working capital balances, property and equipment, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill are provisional and are based on the information that was available as of the acquisition date. The estimated fair values of these provisional items are based on certain valuation and other studies and are in progress and not yet at the point where there is sufficient information for a definitive measurement. The Company believes the preliminary information provides a reasonable basis for estimating the fair values of these amounts, but is waiting for additional information necessary to finalize those fair values. Therefore, provisional measurements of fair values reflected are subject to change and such changes could be significant. The Company expects to finalize the valuation of tangible assets and liabilities, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill, and complete the acquisition accounting as soon as practicable but no later than January 2, 2019.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

The following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents $30,408 
Accounts receivable  277,338 
Property and equipment, net  272,554 
Customer list  102,422 
Goodwill  1,373,621 
Total assets acquired  2,056,344 
Accounts payable  (112,590)
Debt assumed  (590,657)
Earn out liability  (175,318)
Total liabilities assumed  (878,565)
Total net assets acquired $1,177,779 

The goodwill arising from the acquisition represents the expected synergistic benefits of the transaction, primarily related to lower future operating expenses and the knowledge and experience of the workforce in place. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.

A summary of preliminary estimated identifiable intangible assets acquired, preliminary estimated useful lives and amortization method is as follows:

Useful Life in Amount  Years  Amortization Method
Customer List $102,422   5  Straight Line
Total $102,422       

The results of PVBJ’s operations are included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations beginning February 1, 2018. PVBJ’s income for three and five month period ended June 30, 2018 totaled $104,791 and $23,001, respectively. The pre-tax income includes estimated acquired intangible asset amortization of $5,121 for the three month period ended June 30, 2018 and $8,535 for the five month period ended June 30, 2018.

For the three and six month period ended June 30, 2018, acquisition related costs for the Company totaled $15,000, and are included in general and administration expenses. The Company may incur additional acquisition related costs during 2018.

Pro forma results for H/Cell, Inc. giving effect to the PVBJ Inc. acquisition

The following pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of PVBJ Inc. and the Company for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. The pro forma financial information presents the results as if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of 2017.

The unaudited pro forma results presented include amortization charges for acquired intangible assets, interest expense and stock-based compensation expense.

Pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisitions had taken place as of the beginning of 2017.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

  

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2018

  

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2017

 
Revenues $2,009,825  $2,425,707 
Net income  24,887   198,027 
Net income per share:        
Basic  0.01   0.03 
Diluted  0.01   0.03 

  

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2018

  

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2017

 
Revenues $3,945,280  $4,844,882 
Net income (loss)  (68,975)  219,723 
Net income (loss) per share:        
Basic  0.00   0.04 
Diluted  0.00   0.03 

13.STOCK OPTIONS AWARDS AND GRANTS

 

A summary of the stock option activity and related information for the 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan from December 31, 20162018 to June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 is as follows:

 

 Shares 

Weighted-

Average Exercise Price

 

Weighted-

Average Remaining Contractual Term

 

Aggregate Intrinsic

Value

  Shares Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
 Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
 Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 
Outstanding at December 31, 2016  1,000,000  $0.01   3.19  $387,450 
Outstanding at December 31, 2018  955,000   0.29   3.40   461,251 
Grants  150,000   1.83   4.35  $165,477   15,000   1.15   4.81   - 
Exercised  (100,000)  0.01   -   (38,475)  -   -   -   - 
Canceled  -               (1,500)  0.05   -   (629)
Outstanding at December 31, 2017  1,050,000  $0.27   3.35   514,182 
Grants  -             
Exercised  (100,000) $0.01   -   (38,475)
Canceled  -             
Outstanding at June 30, 2018  950,000  $0.30   3.07  $475,707 
Exercisable at June 30, 2018  100,000  $1.01   3.37  $100,000 
Outstanding at March 31, 2019  968,500  $0.28   3.49  $460,622 
Exercisable at March 31, 2019  531,250  $0.28   3.49  $258,090 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pretax intrinsic value, based on options with an exercise price less than the Company’s weighted average grant date stock price of $0.3958 per share, which would have been received by the option holders had those option holders exercised their options as of that date. It also includes options granted at exercise prices of $2.00, $1.50, $1.00 and $1.50,$1.15, which were equal to the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on the dates of grant.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

 

Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions. The fair value of stock-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes option model with a volatility figure derived from an index of historical stock prices of comparable entities until sufficient data exists to estimate the volatility using the Company’s own historical stock prices. Management determined this assumption to be a more accurate indicator of value.

 

The Company accounts for the expected life of options based on the contractual life of options for non-employees. For incentive options granted to employees, the Company accounts for the expected life in accordance with the “simplified” method, which is used for “plain-vanilla” options, as defined in the accounting standards codification. The risk-free interest rate was determined from the implied yields of U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds with a remaining life consistent with the expected term of the options. The fair value of stock-based payment awards was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

The following table presents information related to stock options at June 30, 2018:

Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable 
      Weighted    
      Average  Exercisable 
Exercise  Number of  Remaining Life  Number of 
Price  Options  In Years  Options 
$0.30   950,000   3.07   100,000 

As of June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, there was $77,473$48,076 of unrecognized compensation expense. At June 30, 2017,As of March 31, 2018, there was $94,196$93,218 of unrecognized compensation expense.

 

14.12.SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

Our business is organized into two reportable segments: renewable systems integration revenue and non-renewable systems integration revenue. The reporting segments follow the same accounting policies used in the preparation of the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The following represents selected information for the Company’s reportable segments at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, and also for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 and 2017.2018.

 

  June 30, 2018  December 31, 2017 
Assets by Segment        
Renewable Systems Integration $1,546,343  $27,589 
Non-renewable Systems Integration  2,246,502   1,457,607 
  $3,792,845  $1,485,196 
  March 31, 2019  December 31, 2018 
Assets by Segment        
Renewable systems integration $1,640,549  $1,540,423 
Non-renewable systems integration  2,018,493   1,984,084 
  $3,659,042  $3,524,507 

 

  For the Three Months Ended  For the Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017  June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017 
Revenue by segment                
Renewable Systems integration $-  $24,163  $31,789  $40,253 
Non-renewable system Integration  2,009,825   1,906,495   3,704,360   3,757,250 
  $2,009,825  $1,930,658  $3,736,149  $3,797,503 
                 
Cost of sales by segment                
Renewable Systems integration $-  $34,440  $31,617  $50,345 
Non-renewable system Integration  1,253,043   1,147,909   2,462,456   2,561,729 
  $1,253,043  $1,182,349  $2,494,073  $2,612,074 
                 
Operating expenses                
Renewable Systems integration $139,489  $102,169  $298,699  $148,604 
Non-renewable system Integration  567,842   440,955   983,316   887,765 
  $707,331  $543,124  $1,282,015  $1,036,369 
Operating (loss) income by segment                
Renewable Systems integration $(137,007) $(112,446) $(298,527) $(158,696)
Non-renewable system Integration  186,458   317,631   258,588   307,756 
  $49,451  $205,185  $(39,939) $149,060 

  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 2019  March 31, 2018 
Revenue by segment        
Renewable systems integration $49,514  $31,789 
Non-renewable system integration  1,654,759   1,694,535 
  $1,704,273  $1,726,324 
         
Cost of sales by segment        
Renewable systems integration $37,785  $31,617 
Non-renewable system integration  1,158,653   1,209,413 
  $1,196,438  $1,241,030 
         
Operating expenses        
Renewable Systems integration $167,540  $161,692 
Non-renewable system Integration  459,012   412,992 
  $626,552  $574,684 
Operating (loss) income by segment        
Renewable Systems integration $(155,811) $(161,520)
Non-renewable system Integration  37,094   72,130 
  $(118,717) $(89,390)

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 AND 2017 (UNAUDITED)

 

15.401(k) PLANS

Substantially all of the Company’s employees may elect to defer a portion of their annual compensation in the Company-sponsored 401(k) tax-deferred savings plans. The Company makes matching contributions in these plans. The amount charged to expense for these plans was $5,372 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and $10,528 for the six months ended June 30, 2018. There was no expense for the three or six months ended June 30, 2017.

16.13.INCOME TAX

 

For the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, the Company did not record any income tax expense or benefit. No tax benefit has been recorded in relation to the pre-tax loss for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017. Adue to a full valuation allowance of $25,746 is listed on the balance sheet at June 30, 2018 to offset any deferred tax asset related to net operating loss carry forwards attributable to the losses.

 

17.14.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTSNOTE PAYABLE

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued accounting standard updateOn August 21, 2018, PVBJ entered into a loan and security agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Thermo Communications Funding, LLC (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”Thermo”). The standard’s core principle is thatCredit Agreement provides for a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customersrevolving line of credit in an amount that reflectsnot to exceed $350,000, which is evidenced by a promissory note issued by PVBJ to Thermo (the “Note”). Pursuant to the considerationCredit Agreement, PVBJ granted a security interest to whichThermo in all of its assets. In addition, pursuant to a limited recourse guaranty, Andrew Hidalgo, the company expectsCompany’s Chief Executive Officer personally guaranteed the repayment of the Credit Agreement under certain conditions. Pursuant to be entitled in exchange for those goodsthe terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company is permitted to borrow up to $350,000 under the revolving credit line, under a borrowing base equal to the lesser of (i) or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under previous guidance. This may include identifying performance obligations85% of Eligible Accounts (as defined in the contract, estimatingCredit Agreement). Borrowings under the amountCredit Agreement may be used for working capital and to refinance certain existing debt of variable considerationPVBJ. The Credit Agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default. Principal covenants include a debt service coverage ratio of not less than 1.15 to include1.0, a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.15 to 1.0, and maintaining a tangible net worth of at least $150,000, excluding intercompany loans to H/Cell. The loan commitment shall expire on August 21, 2020. As of March 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. The interest rate applicable to revolving loans under the transaction priceCredit Agreement is prime plus 5.0%, subject to a minimum interest rate of 9.5%. The Company paid a loan commitment fee of $7,000, of which $3,500 was paid on closing, and allocating$3,500 will be paid on the transaction pricefirst anniversary. The Company will also pay a monthly monitoring fee during the term of the Credit Agreement of 0.33% of the average outstanding balance, payable monthly in arrears. The Company may prepay the Note at any time and terminate the Credit Agreement. In the event that the Company terminates the Credit Agreement, the Company will pay Thermo an early termination fee equal to each separate performance obligation. In July 2015,4% of the FASB approvedpro rata portion, which pro rata portion is determined by multiplying $350,000 by the proposalnumber of months prior to deferthe second anniversary of the effective date of ASU 2014-09 standardthe Credit Agreement and then dividing that by one year. Early adoption was permitted24. The obligations of PVBJ under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Agreement, which includes customary events of default including, without limitation, payment defaults, defaults in the performance of affirmative and negative covenants, the inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross-defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency related defaults, defaults relating to judgments, an ERISA reportable event occurs, a change of control and a change in the Company’s financial condition that could have a material adverse effect on the Company. As of March 31, 2019, funds totaling $120,848 were available for borrowing under the Credit Agreement.

15.EQUITY PURCHASE AGREEMENT

On March 12, 2019, the Company entered into an equity purchase agreement (the “Equity Purchase Agreement”) and a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with an accredited investor (the “Investor”), pursuant to which the Investor has agreed to purchase from the Company up to $450,000 in shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the Equity Purchase Agreement.

Under the Equity Purchase Agreement, the Investor has the right, at any time, to purchase Shares by delivering the Company a purchase notice, specifying the number of Shares to be purchased. The purchase price for the Shares under the Equity Purchase Agreement will be 60% of the lowest closing price of the Company’s common stock in the five consecutive trading days preceding the Investor’s receipt of the Shares subject to such equity purchase.

In addition, the Investor has an obligation, to the extent it has not already made voluntary purchases, to purchase up to (i) $200,000 in Shares within 15 Trading Days (as defined in the Equity Purchase Agreement) after December 15, 2016,the effective date of the Registration Statement (as defined below) and (ii) $450,000 in Shares within 70 Trading Days after the standard became effective for public entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods therein. In 2016,date of the FASB issued final amendments to clarify the implementation guidance for principal versus agent considerations (ASU No. 2016-08), accounting for licenses of intellectual property and identifying performance obligations (ASU No. 2016-10), narrow-scope improvements and practical expedients (ASU No. 2016-12) and technical corrections and improvements to ASU 2014-09 (ASU No. 2016-20) in its new revenue standard. Registration Statement.

The Company has performedthe right to reject any purchase notice from the Investor by delivering written notice of such rejection within one trading day after receipt. If the Company rejects any purchase notice, the Investor has no further obligations to purchase Shares under the Equity Purchase Agreement. The Company may terminate the Equity Purchase Agreement at any time by written notice to the Investor in the event of a reviewmaterial breach of the requirementsEquity Purchase Agreement by the Investor. In addition, the Equity Purchase Agreement will automatically terminate on the earliest of: (i) the date that the Investor has purchased $450,000 of Shares; (ii) 70 Trading Days after the effective date of the new revenue standard andRegistration Statement; or (iii) the date the Registration Statement is monitoring the activity of the FASB and the transition resource group as it relates to specific interpretive guidance. The Company reviewed customer contracts, applied the five-step model of the new standard to its contracts, and compared the results to its current accounting practices. The Company has drafted disclosures required by the new standard and the adoption has not had a material impact on the financial statements.no longer effective.

 

During January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments — Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). The standard addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted with the exception of certain provisions related to the presentation of other comprehensive income. The adoption of ASU 2016-01 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

During February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (“ASU 2016-02”). The standard requires lessees to recognize a lease liability and a lease asset for all leases, including operating leases, with a term greater than 12 months on its balance sheet. The update also expands the required quantitative and qualitative disclosures surrounding leases. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU 2016-02 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows due to an insignificant number of leases that the Company has entered into.

In August 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 clarifies the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted ASU 2016-15 effective January 1, 2018 and it did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

The obligation of the Investor to purchase the Shares is subject to several conditions, including, among other thing, (i) that the Company has an effective registration statement with the SEC registering the Shares for resale, and (ii) that the purchase of the Shares shall not cause the Investor to own more than 9.99% of the outstanding shares of common stock. In connection with the Equity Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to pay $15,000 of fees to the Investor, of which $10,000 was paid on execution of the Equity Purchase Agreement, and the remaining $5,000 will be paid on the first sale of Shares.

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company is required to register the Shares on a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) to be filed with the SEC within 15 calendar days after the Company filed its annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. The Company timely filed the Registration Statement with the SEC.

No sales have been made pursuant to the Equity Purchase Agreement as of the date of this quarterly report.

Additionally, on March 12, 2019, the Company agreed to donate 35,000 shares of common stock to the manager of the Investor. The Company recorded value of these shares at the market price and is included in general and administrative expenses.

16.RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 and issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance thereafter. This ASU requires an entity to recognize an ROU asset and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses will depend on classification of the underlying lease as either finance or operating. Similar modifications have been made to lessor accounting in-line with revenue recognition guidance. The amendments also require certain quantitative and qualitative disclosures about leasing arrangements. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement. The new standard was effective for the Company on January 1, 2019. Entities are required to adopt ASU 2016-02 using a modified retrospective transition method. Full retrospective transition is prohibited. The guidance permits an entity to apply the standard’s transition provisions at either the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements or the beginning of the period of adoption (i.e., on the effective date). The Company adopted the new standard on its effective date.

The new standard provides several optional practical expedients in transition. The Company elected the ‘package of practical expedients’, which permits it not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of hindsight or the practical expedient pertaining to land easements; the latter not being applicable to it. The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting. The Company elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify. This means, for those leases that qualify, the Company will not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities, and this includes not recognizing ROU assets or lease liabilities for existing short-term leases of those assets in transition. The Company also elected the practical expedient not to separate lease and non-lease components for all of its leases in existence at December 31, 2018, which means all consideration that is fixed, or in-substance fixed, relating to the non-lease components will be captured as part of the Company’s lease components for balance sheet purposes. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized additional lease liabilities of $261,047 with corresponding ROU assets of the same amount based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments for existing leases on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 8, “Leases,” above, for additional lease disclosures.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 as part of the goodwill impairment test. The amount of the impairment charge to be recognized would now be the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The loss to be recognized cannot exceed the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The amendments in ASU 2017-04 are effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company has elected to early adopt ASU 2017-04 as of January 1, 2018. The Company has applied the guidance related to ASU 2017-04 during its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of 2018. An entity should apply the amendments in this update on a prospective basis. An entity is required to disclose the nature of and reason for the change in accounting principle upon transition. That disclosure should be provided in the first annual period and in the interim period within the entity initially adopts the amendments in this update. The Company elected to early adopt this standard in performing their 2018 impairment test.

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 20172018 (UNAUDITED)

 

In May 2017,June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No.  2017-09,2018-07, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic(ASC 718): Scope of ModificationImprovements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2017-09”2018-07”). ASU 2018-07 simplifies the accounting for nonemployee share-based payment transactions. Consequently, the accounting for share-based payments to clarify when to accountnonemployees and employees will be substantially aligned. The new standard will become effective for a changethe Company beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issue ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award as a modification. Under this new guidance, modification accounting is required ifDisclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value vesting conditions,measurements by removing, modifying, or classification of the award changes as a result of the change in terms or conditions. ASU 2017-09 isadding certain disclosures. The new standard will become effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within each annual reporting period.the Company January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2017-09 effective January 1, 2018 and it did not have a materialis currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its financial statements.

Management does not believe there would have been a material effect on the accompanyingconsolidated financial statements had any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards been adopted in the current period.and disclosures.

 

18.NET INCOME PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the information needed to compute basic and diluted earnings per share:

  Three months ended
June 30, 2018
  Three months ended
June 30, 2017
  

Six months ended

June 30, 2017

 
Net income $13,955  $207,482  $151,358 
Weighted average common shares outstanding  7,483,980   7,039,357   6,355,468 
Dilutive securities            
Convertible debt  

533,333

   -   - 
Options  801,912   908,734   903,687 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding  8,819,225   7,948,091   7,259,155 
Basic net income per share $0.00  $0.03  $0.02 
Diluted net income per share $0.00  $0.03  $0.02 

For the six month period ended June 30, 2018, there is no calculation as there was a net loss and certain potential shares of common stock would have been excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share, and therefore, the effect on diluted income per share would have been anti-dilutive.

19.17.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company has evaluated events from June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 through the date the financial statements were issued. There were no subsequent events that need disclosure.

 

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

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations includes a number of forward-looking statements that reflect Management’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and “continue,” or similar words. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of us and members of our management team as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.

 

Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Important factors currently known to Management could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the future operating results over time. We believe that our assumptions are based upon reasonable data derived from and known about our business and operations. No assurances are made that actual results of operations or the results of our future activities will not differ materially from our assumptions. Factors that could cause differences include, but are not limited to, expected market demand for our products, fluctuations in pricing for materials, and competition.

 

Business Overview

 

We were formed in August 2015 to expand upon the successful implementation of a hydrogen energy system used to completely power a residence or commercial property with clean energy so that it can run independent of the utility grid and also provide energy to the utility grid for monetary credits. This unique system uses renewalrenewable energy as its source for hydrogen production. We believe thatIt functions as a self-sustaining clean energy system using hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Its production of electricity is truly eco-friendly, as it is not produced by the use of fossil fuels. It is a revolutionary green-energy concept that is safe, renewable, self-sustaining and cost effective. On January 31, 2017, the Company acquired The Pride Group (QLD) Pty Ltd, an Australian company (“Pride”). Founded in 1997, Pride is a provider of security systems integration for a variety of customers in the government and commercial sector and has launched a new clean energy systems division to focus on the high growth renewable energy market in Asia-Pacific.

Pride Energy Systems is Pride’s clean energy division, which sells, designs, installs and maintains a variety of technology services in the clean energy market, including audits of energy consumption, review of energy and tax credits available, feasibility studies, solar/battery energy system design, zoning and permitting analysis, site design/preparation and restoration, system startup, testing and commissioning and maintenance. The division has just begun to bid for clean energy systems and is focused on the residential, commercial and government sectors. The division is able to utilize the many contacts established in the security systems division.

On February 1, 2018, we acquired PVBJ Inc. (“PVBJ”). Established in 2008, PVBJ, doing business as Temperature Service Company, is a regionally recognized company that specializes in HVAC and refrigeration for commercial and residential customers. The services offered include design, installation, repair, maintenance and emergency services for environmental systems. PVBJ has a highly trained technical team that is experienced in all aspects of environmental systems. PVBJ works directly with end users and through general contractors. PVBJ covers the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware markets.

 

There are great benefits to hydrogen energy. The use of hydrogen as a fuelan energy source produces no carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. Unlike fossil fuels, the only emissionsemission from hydrogen fuel areis chemically pure water and oxygen.water. Hydrogen can be extracted from water using renewable energy from the sun and unlike batteries, hydrogen energy can be stored indefinitely. There is no drilling, fracking or mining required to produce hydrogen energy.hydrogen. We believe it is safe and efficient,the most abundant and the cleanest energy source on the planet. In addition to offering this self-sustaining clean energy system using hydrogen and fuel cell technology, we offer a number of renewable energy services, such as audits of energy consumption, review of energy/tax credits available, feasibility studies, solar/battery system installation, zoning/permitting analysis, site design/preparation and restoration, system startup, testing, commissioning, maintenance and interconnection applications.

 

We have succeeded in developing aand installing hydrogen energy system designed to create electricitysystems that is generated byare combined with renewable solar energy.energy to produce clean electricity. We call the hydrogen energy system the HC-1. The HC-1 system functions as a self-sustaining renewable energy system. It can be configured as an off grid solution for all your electricity needs or it can be connected to the grid to generate energy credits. Its production of hydrogen is truly eco-friendly, as it is not produced by the use of fossil fuels. It is a system comprised of solar, modules, inverters, batteries, a hydrogen generator, a fuel cell and a hydrogen storage tank.

 

When there is solar power,sunlight, the solar modules produce renewable energy that is collected through a solar inverter, which charges a bank of batteries through a battery inverter.batteries. After the batteries are fully charged, the excess electricity is then combined with water through a hydrogen generator that extracts the hydrogen from the water in a gasified state, which is safely transferred to the hydrogena tank and stored for later use. If the tank is full, excess electricity is sent from the batteries through the battery inverter to the utility grid, which results in energy credits for the system owner.

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The HC-1 system is connected to the residential or commercial property through the inverters. The electricity for the end user is always provided by the charged batteries. If there is no solar power to charge the batteries, the system keeps the batteries fully charged by using the hydrogen gas stored in the tank, which processed through a fuel cell, creates the electricity.electricity to charge the batteries. As the system is able to produce its own hydrogen thatgas, which keeps the hydrogen tank full, it provides a continuous supply of clean energy and sustainability that is independent from the grid.

Each HC-1 system is custom designed to accommodate the electrical loads for an end user. The system is completely scalable. If the customer is connected to the electric grid, energy production that is converted to hydrogen in excess of the amount stored in the hydrogen tank is transferred to the local electric company, creating energy credits.

 

If a customer wishes to connect ourthe system to the electrical grid in order to generate renewable energy credits, the customer needs towe obtain interconnection agreements from the applicable local primary electricity utility. In our experience, there has not been any cost involved in obtaining an interconnection agreement, but as the requirements are determined on a local basis, it may be possible that some nominal costs are involved in connection with the process.electric utility company. If the customer obtains anauthorization for interconnection agreement,to the utility grid, once the HC-1 system is operational, the HC-1 system end userowner can eliminate their electric bill and, if in a permissible state, can begin generating energy credits. In certain states, an end user receives one energy credit for each 1,000 kWhkilowatt hours (kWh) produced through renewal energy. The customer sells these credits to a broker, who in turn sells the credits to a utility company so that the utility company can demonstrate their compliance with the regulatory obligations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The price per credit can vary depending on supply and demand. Many other states that may not offer an energy credit program, do offer other cash incentives for renewable energy systems.

 

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On January 31, 2017, we acquired The Pride Group (QLD) Pty Ltd, an Australian company (“Pride”). Founded in 1997, Pride is a provider of security systems integration for a variety of customers in the government and commercial sector and has launched a new clean energy division to focus on the high growth renewable energy market in Asia-Pacific. On February 1, 2018, we acquired PVBJ Inc. (“PVBJ”). Established in 2008, PVBJ is a regionally recognized company that specializes in HVAC and refrigeration for commercial and residential customers. The services offered include design, installation, repair, maintenance and emergency services for environmental systems. PVBJ has a highly trained technical team that is experienced in all aspects of environmental systems. PVBJ covers the U.S. Mid-Atlantic market. PVBJ is also establishing a clean energy division so that it can offer hydrogen energy systems to its existing customer base.

Current Operating Trends

 

Currently, our employeesa number of technicians are licensed to install our HC-1 systems in the StateMid-Atlantic region of New Jersey.the U.S. and Australia. In addition to recently establishing a clean energy division, Pride sells,is a highly regarded and established company that designs, installs and maintains a variety of technology products in the security systems market, including commercial alarm systems, access control, video surveillance, CCTV (closed circuit television)/MATV (master antenna television) systems, biometric technology, audio/visual systems, nurse call systems and public announcement systems.market. Pride also provides programs for annual maintenance of its products and systems. The divisionprograms which amount to approximately AUD $2 million per annum. Pride currently generates approximately half of its revenue from government contracts and the other half from the commercial sector. Pride has recurring annual maintenance revenue of close to AUD $2 million. Pride is a certified and licensed security systems integrator for the Queensland Government and has various government contracts in place for installation, maintenance and project services. Pride also works

PVBJ is well recognized for the design, installation, maintenance and emergency service of environmental systems both in residential and commercial markets. The subsidiary has a team of technicians that can install and service a variety of HVAC and refrigeration products. PVBJ is certified and licensed in multiple states and has developed an extensive customer base. PVBJ is now expanding into clean energy systems and employs technicians that are familiar with a numberinstalling environmental systems requiring electrical, plumbing and gases, which is similar to the installation of general contractors as a subcontractor for security systems integration.an HC-1 system.

 

We intend to aggressively grow our business, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. We intendOur goal is to acquire companies with licensed contractorsthe licenses and certifications to operate in various states and regions, whichcountries. This will allow us to expand the territoriesgeographic areas in which we can install our systems. These acquired companies will also provide us with a consistent revenue stream, a customer base for marketing our HC-1 systems and technicians.technicians that can be trained to install our products and services. Initially, we intend to focus on states or countries whose government supports a regulatory standard requiring its utility companies to increase their production of energyelectricity from renewable energy sources.

These governments have established various incentives and financial mechanisms to accelerate and promote This overall approach is more cost effective than the useprotracted nature of renewable energy sources. Currently, many states comply with regulatory standards including New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois as well as the District of Columbia. In addition, countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Belgium and Chile have adopted regulatory standards. The list is expanding each year.

We are also searching for suitable acquisition targets that will complement our services, create revenue production, allow us to expand our sales and technicalopening an office, hiring staff and provide us withobtaining certifications to operate in a larger customer base to pursue with greaterspecific geographic coverage.area. As of the date of this quarterly report, we have no written agreements or understandings to acquire any companies and no assurances can be given that we will identify or successfully acquire any other companies.

 

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Results of Operations

 

For the three months ended June 30,March 31, 2019 and the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017

 

Revenue and Cost of Revenue

 

We had $2,009,825$1,704,273 of revenue and $1,253,043$1,196,438 for cost of revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. March 31, 2019.

We had $1,930,658$1,726,324 of revenue and $1,182,349$1,241,030 for cost of revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, of which $24,163$31,789 and $34,440,$31,617, respectively, was related party. The increase in revenue and cost of revenue was due to the acquisition of PVBJ on February 1, 2018.

 

  For the Three Months Ended 
  June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017 
Revenue by segment        
Renewable Systems integration $-  $24,163 
Non-renewable system Integration  2,009,825   1,906,495 
  $2,009,825  $1,930,658 
  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 2019  March 31, 2018 
Revenue by Segment        
Renewable Systems Integration $49,514  $31,789 
Non-renewable Systems Integration  1,654,759   1,694,535 
  $1,704,273  $1,726,324 

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General and Administrative Expenses

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, our general and administrative expenses were $707,331. $139,489$626,552. $167,540 was related to the Renewable Systems Integration segment, as follows: $41,325which included $37,500 of gross payroll, and payroll taxes, $34,747$26,773 of legal and accounting fees related to audit and consulting fees, $23,450 for share donation, $19,500 of management disbursements, $17,149fees, $12,000 of stock-basedlegal fees, $8,562 of stock based compensation, $7,928$8,000 of consulting/investment banking fees, $7,265 of dues and subscription fees, which pertained to EDGAR fees and OTC Market annual listing fees, $6,331 of travel and meals, $5,271 inof amortization, of intangible assets, directors and officers insurance liability of $4,258 and $6,829$5,059 of miscellaneous expenses.expenses, $3,207 for insurance, $2,869 of payroll taxes and $1,753 of auto lease.

During the three months ended March 31, 2018, our general and administrative expenses were $574,684. $161,692 was related to the Renewable Systems Integration segment, which included $37,500 of gross payroll, $35,263 of accounting fees related to audit and consulting fees, $27,000 of legal fees, $19,500 of management fees, $17,148 of stock based compensation, $6,944 of dues and subscription fees, which pertained to EDGAR fees and OTC Market annual listing fees, $5,202 for insurance, $4,387 of travel, $3,564 of amortization, $3,271 of miscellaneous expenses and $1,913 of payroll taxes.

 

The non-renewableNon-renewable Systems Integration segment incurred general and administrative expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 of $570,324,$459,012, including management and administrative salaries of $241,953$228,614 along with $110,614$87,810 of other various employee expenses, such as vacation, sick time, office expenses, training and meals. In addition, automobile expenses totaled $17,238, which included lease and auto allowance. Facilities lease maintenance and utilities totaled $24,961. In addition, we incurred $46,689 for various insurance, other miscellaneous fees of $17,680, $13,300 of payroll tax, $13,006 for telecommunications and information technology, $5,247 of computer services and $4,467 of 401(k) expense.

The Non-renewable Systems Integration segment incurred general and administrative expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2018 of $412,992, including management and administrative salaries of $157,841 along with $65,978 of other various employee expenses, such as vacation and sick time. In addition, automobile expenses totaled $68,517,$71,452, which included repairs, fuel and auto allowance. Insurance totaled $47,868. Facilities lease totaled $20,997.$26,994. We incurred $7,183 of travel and entertainment, business meals, investor relations and promotional expenses. Professional fees of $8,347$6,145 consisted of legal and accounting fees incurred for tax and human resources advice. We also incurred telecommunications charges of $12,211 and computer expenses of $4,706. In addition, we incurred other miscellaneous fees of $15,041 and depreciation of $40,070.

During the three months ended June 30, 2017, our general and administrative expenses were $543,124. $102,169 was related to the Renewable Systems Integration segment: $12,000 of legal fees, $8,852 of consulting/dues and subscription fees, which pertained to EDGAR fees and OTC Market annual listing fees, $13,457 of stock-based compensation, $2,786 of travel, $60,119 of accounting fees related to audit, consulting and Pride acquisition costs, directors and officers insurance liability of $2,601 and $2,355 of miscellaneous expenses.

The non-renewable Systems Integration segment incurred general and administrative expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2017 of $438,658, including management and administrative salaries of $147,735 along with $114,654 of other various employee expenses, such as vacation and sick time, and management fees of $45,089. In addition, automobile expenses totaled $49,130, which included repairs, fuel and auto allowance. Facilities lease for the Pride offices totaled $21,830. Professional fees of $2,776 consisted of legal and accounting fees incurred for tax and human resources advice. Consulting/duesDues and subscription fees were $1,329,$1,102, which pertained to miscellaneous business subscriptions and renewals. Insurances of $11,250, computer expenses of $7,048, a safety audit of $5,166, telecommunications of $7,305, and utilities of $2,496 were also expensed. We incurred $1,461 of travel and entertainment. In addition, we incurred interest expensedepreciation of $4,814,$27,574, $25,159 for various insurance, other miscellaneous fees of $11,596$19,361, $17,154 for telecommunications, $5,156 of 401(k) expense and depreciation$4,066 of $7,275.tax expense.

 

As a resultWe incurred $24,921 of the foregoing, we had net income of $13,955other expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2018, compared to net incomeMarch 31, 2019, including $36,095 of $207,482interest expense – related party, $4,396 change in fair value earn-out and $1,833 of interest expense, offset by $17,403 of gain on fixed asset disposal.

We incurred $21,579 of other expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2017.

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For the six months ended June 30,March 31, 2018, and 2017

Revenue and Costincluding $14,215 of Revenue

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, we had $3,736,149 of revenue and $2,494,073 of cost of revenue, of which $31,789 and $31,617, respectively, was related party. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, we had $3,797,503 of revenue and $2,612,074 of cost of revenue, of which $40,253 and $50,345, respectively, was related party. The six months ended 2017 had more revenue and costs due to Pride having two significant jobs over $1,000,000 that were substantially billed and completed during that time. It is atypical for Pride to have two significant jobs ongoing at the same time; Pride did not have during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

  For the Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 2018  June 30, 2017 
Revenue by segment        
Renewable Systems integration $31,789  $40,253 
Non-renewable system Integration  3,704,360   3,757,250 
  $3,736,149  $3,797,503 

General and Administrative Expenses

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, our general and administrative expenses were $1,282,015. $301,181 was related to the Renewable Systems Integration segment, consisting of: $80,738 of gross payroll and payroll tax, $57,960 of accounting fees related to audit, consulting and acquisition costs, $39,050 of legal fees, $39,000 of management disbursements, $34,297 of stock-based compensation, $14,872 of consulting/dues and subscription fees, which pertained to EDGAR fees, OTC Market annual listing fees, and transfer agent fees, directors and officers insurance liability of $9,460, $8,835 of amortization of intangible assets, $5,526 of travel and $8,961 of miscellaneous expenses.

The non-renewable Systems Integration segment incurred general and administrative expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2018 of $983,316, including management and administrative salaries of $388,544 along with $200,093 of other various employee expenses, such as vacation and sick time and workcover. In addition, automobile expenses totaled $153,702, which included repairs, fuel and auto allowance. Facilities lease totaled $57,612. In addition various business and health insurances totaled $74,282, $25,029 of depreciation, $34,325 of computer and telecommunications, $13,464 of professional fees for legal and accounting services, $10,585 of 401K contributions, $10,256 of travel and meals and $15,424 of miscellaneous costs.

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, our general and administrative expenses were $1,036,369. $148,604 was related to the Renewable Systems Integration segment: $31,500 of legal fees, $16,526 of consulting/dues and subscription fees, which pertained to EDGAR fees and OTC Market annual listing fees, $18,457 of stock-based compensation, $6,583 of travel, $68,006 of accounting fees related to audit, consulting and Pride acquisition costs, directors and officers insurance liability of $2,601 and $4,932 of miscellaneous expenses.

The non-renewable Systems Integration segment incurred general and administrative expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2017 of $885,467, including management and administrative salaries of $314,306 along with $214,435 of other various employee expenses, such as vacation and sick time, and management fees of $90,899. In addition, automobile expenses totaled $90,565, which included repairs, fuel and auto allowance. Facilities lease for the Pride offices totaled $44,724. Professional fees of $5,860 consisted of legal and accounting fees incurred for tax and human resources advice. Consulting/dues and subscription fees were $2,726, which pertained to miscellaneous business subscriptions and renewals. Insurances of $15,086, computer expenses of $12,938, safety expenses including an audit of $6,230, telecommunications of $14,520, and utilities of $6,342 were also expensed. We incurred $1,948 of travel and entertainment. In addition, we incurred interest expense – related party, $3,946 of $6,391 bad debtinterest expense and $3,418 of $24,019, other miscellaneous fees of $22,216, and depreciation of $14,559.loss on fixed asset disposal.

 

As a result of the foregoing, we had a net loss of $97,014$143,638 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019, compared to a net incomeloss of $151,358$110,969 for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we had a working capital deficit of $427,535,$48,401, comprised of $460,538current assets of $937,897 of accounts receivables, $328,439 of cash and cash equivalents, $1,321,820$92,269 of accounts receivables, $58,970current right-of-use asset, $48,052 of costs in excess of billings and $14,467$18,772 of prepaid expenses, offset by $951,769expenses. We had $695,997 of accounts payables, $257,659 of current convertible notes payable – related party net of discount, $195,132 of earn out payable, $92,269 of current lease liability, $72,510 of current finance leases payable, $54,071 of sales and accrued expenses, $93,099withholding tax payable, $41,881 of billings in excess of cost, $67,289 of capital leases payable, $59,894 of sales and withholding tax payable, $33,407 of notes payable, $25,746$32,259 of income tax payable $182,056and $32,052 of earn outcurrent notes payable, and $15,000 of management fees-related party, which made up our current liabilities at June 30, 2018. We also had $166,965March 31, 2019. Other noncurrent liabilities at March 31, 2019 were $172,715 for line of credit, $167,985 of lease liability, $306,163 of long term capitalfinance leases and $128,919$65,779 of long termequipment notes payable along with $8,891$61,609 of convertible notes payable – related party.party net of discount.

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For the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, we used $115,167$293,894 of cash in operating activities, which represented our net loss of $97,014 and $412,271$143,638, $260,524 in change in operating ROU asset, $207,425 of changes in accounts payable, and accrued expenses offset by $85,130$153,792 of depreciation and amortization, $3,354billings in excess of losscost, $30,000 in long term asset change, $17,403 of gain on salethe disposal of fixed assets $6,738 in change in fair value contingent consideration, $202$2,481 of prepaid expenses $10,559and $2,258 of costs in excess of billings, $5,893 of billings in excess of cost and $34,297 of stock-based compensation, $14,144 of security deposits offset by $541,335$260,524 in change in operating ROU liability, $154,680 of changes in accounts receivables.receivables, $72,015 of depreciation and amortization, $23,450 of share donation, $8,562 in stock based compensation and $4,396 change in fair value contingent consideration.

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We used $13,689 from investing activities from the purchase of fixed assets of $79,912 and $6,415 in security deposits less the disposition of fixed assets for $72,638.

We generated $273,489 from financing activities consisted of the issuance of convertible debt for $147,500, net of related costs, less repayments on notes payable of $8,382, less repayments of $9,985 of repayments on capital leases adding back net proceeds from line of credit of $144,356

 

For the sixthree months ended June 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we used $239,492generated $126,372 of cash in operating activities, which represented our net incomeloss of $151,358 $339,043$110,969 and $217,910 of changes in accounts payable, $14,559offset by $33,352 of depreciation and amortization, $8,099$39,654 of changes in accounts receivables, $4,284 of prepaid expenses, $69,843$28,969 of costs in excess of billings $88,802and $34,354 of billings in excess of cost, $17,148 in stock based compensation, $3,418 loss on sale of assets and $18,456$4,066 of stock-based compensation, offset by $929,652 of changes in accounts receivables,income tax.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, weWe used $26,131 in$82,647 from investing activities relating tofrom the purchase of fixed assets of $4,663, offset by $386$68,628 and security deposits of proceeds from$14,412 less the disposition of property and equipment and $30,408 of cash acquired in business acquisition. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, we used $17,591 in investing activities relating to the purchase of fixed assets of $19,889, offset by $2,298 of proceeds from the disposition of property and equipment.$393.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, we received $120,558 inWe generated $73,849 from financing activities relating to $395,000 forconsisted of the issuance of convertible debt and $1,000for $395,000, net of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, offset by $197,801 inrelated costs, less repayments on long-term debt, $31,368 in repaymentsnotes payable of capital leases, $22,273 in repayments$14,113, adding back proceeds of issuance of notes payable for $61,062 less payments on capital leases of $16,619 and $24,000 to paymentslong term debt of related party interest. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, we received $1,000 from financing activities, which represented proceeds from the exercise of stock options.$351,481.

 

In the future we expect to incur expenses related to compliance for being a public company and travel related to visiting potential customer sites. We expect that our general and administrative expenses will increase as we expand our business development, add infrastructure and incur additional costs related to being a public company, including incremental audit fees, investor relations programs and increased professional services.

 

Our future capital requirements will depend on a number of factors, including the progress of our sales and marketing of our services, the timing and outcome of potential acquisitions, the costs involved in operating as a public reporting company, the status of competitive services, the availability of financing and our success in developing markets for our services. When we enter into contacts with customers, they will be required to make payments in tranches, including a payment after a contract is executed but prior to commencement of the project. We believe our existing cash, together with revenue generated by future projects under tranche payment plans,operations, will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital equipment requirements for at least the next 12 months.

 

WeOther than a line of credit from Thermo Communications Funding, LLC (“Thermo”) and an equity purchase agreement with the Investor discussed below, we presently do not have any available credit, bank financing or other external sources of liquidity. While we have achievedWe did not achieve net income from operations as of June 30,for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 or the year ended December 31, 2018 and our operations historically have not been a source of liquidity and we cannot be assured they will be in the near future. We may need to obtain additional capital in order to expand operations and fund our activities. Future financing may include the issuance of equity or debt securities, obtaining credit facilities, or other financing mechanisms. Even if we are able to raise the funds if required, it is possible that we could incur unexpected costs and expenses, fail to collect significant amounts owed to us, or experience unexpected cash requirements that would force us to seek alternative financing. Furthermore, if we issue additional equity or debt securities, stockholders may experience additional dilution or the new equity securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of our common stock. If additional financing is not available or is not available on acceptable terms, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of or eliminate our marketing and business development services.

 

Credit Facility

On August 21, 2018, PVBJ entered into a loan and security agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Thermo. The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving line of credit in an amount not to exceed $350,000, which is evidenced by a promissory note issued by PVBJ to Thermo (the “Note”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, PVBJ granted a security interest to Thermo in all of its assets. In addition, pursuant to a limited recourse guaranty, Andrew Hidalgo, our Chief Executive Officer, personally guaranteed the repayment of the Credit Agreement under certain conditions.

Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, we are permitted to borrow up to $350,000 under the revolving credit line, under a borrowing base equal to the lesser of (i) or 85% of Eligible Accounts (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital and to refinance certain existing debt of PVBJ. The Credit Agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default. Principal covenants include a debt service coverage ratio of not less than 1.15 to 1.0, a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.15 to 1.0, and maintaining a tangible net worth of at least $150,000, excluding intercompany loans. As of March 31, 2019, we were in compliance with these covenants.

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The loan commitment shall expire on August 21, 2020. The interest rate applicable to revolving loans under the Credit Agreement is prime plus 5.0%, subject to a minimum interest rate of 9.5%. We paid a loan commitment fee of $7,000, of which $3,500 was paid on closing, and $3,500 will be paid on the first anniversary. We will also pay a monthly monitoring fee during the term of the Credit Agreement of 0.33% of the average outstanding balance, payable monthly in arrears.

We may prepay the Note at any time and terminate the Credit Agreement. In the event that we terminate the Credit Agreement, we will pay Thermo an early termination fee equal to 4% of the pro rata portion, which pro rata portion is determined by multiplying $350,000 by the number of months prior to the second anniversary of the effective date of the Credit Agreement and then dividing that by 24.

The obligations of PVBJ under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Agreement, which includes customary events of default including, without limitation, payment defaults, defaults in the performance of affirmative and negative covenants, the inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross-defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency related defaults, defaults relating to judgments, an ERISA reportable event occurs, a change of control and a change in our financial condition that could have a material adverse effect on us.

As of March 31, 2019, we had outstanding borrowings of $149,248 under the Credit Agreement, the interest rate was 9.5%, and funds totaling $120,848 were available for borrowing under the Credit Agreement.

Equity Purchase Agreement

On March 12, 2019, we entered into an equity purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) and a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with an accredited investor (the “Investor”), pursuant to which the Investor has agreed to purchase from us up to $450,000 in shares (the “Shares”) of our common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

Under the Purchase Agreement, the Investor has the right, at any time, to purchase Shares by delivering us a purchase notice, specifying the number of Shares to be purchased. The purchase price for the Shares under the Purchase Agreement will be 60% of the lowest closing price of our common stock in the five consecutive trading days preceding the Investor’s receipt of the Shares subject to such equity purchase.

In addition, the Investor has an obligation, to the extent it has not already made voluntary purchases, to purchase up to (i) $200,000 in Shares within 15 Trading Days (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) after the effective date of the Registration Statement (as defined below) and (ii) $450,000 in Shares within 70 Trading Days after the effective date of the Registration Statement.

We have the right to reject any purchase notice from the Investor by delivering written notice of such rejection within one trading day after receipt. If we reject any purchase notice, the Investor has no further obligations to purchase Shares under the Purchase Agreement. We may terminate the Purchase Agreement at any time by written notice to the Investor in the event of a material breach of the Purchase Agreement by the Investor. In addition, the Purchase Agreement will automatically terminate on the earliest of: (i) the date that the Investor has purchased $450,000 of Shares; (ii) 70 Trading Days after the effective date of the Registration Statement; or (iii) the date the Registration Statement is no longer effective.

The obligation of the Investor to purchase the Shares is subject to several conditions, including, among other thing, (i) that we have an effective registration statement with the SEC registering the Shares for resale, and (ii) that the purchase of the Shares shall not cause the Investor to own more than 9.99% of the outstanding shares of common stock. In connection with the Purchase Agreement, we agreed to pay $15,000 of fees to the Investor, of which $10,000 was paid on execution of the Purchase Agreement, and the remaining $5,000 will be paid on the first sale of Shares.

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, we were required to register the Shares on a registration statement (the “Registration Statement”) to be filed with the SEC within 15 calendar days after we filed our annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. We timely filed the Registration Statement with the SEC.

Additionally, on March 12, 2019, we agreed to donate 35,000 shares of common stock to the manager of the Investor.

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2019 Convertible Debenture Financing

On February 8, 2019, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “2019 Purchase Agreement”) with two of our directors, pursuant to which we sold an aggregate principal amount of $150,000 in 10% Convertible Debentures (the “2019 Debentures”), convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share.

The 2019 Debentures, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, become due and payable on February 8, 2021 (the “2021 Maturity Date”). Interest on the 2019 Debentures accrues at the rate of 10% per annum, payable monthly in cash, beginning on March 1, 2019 and on the 2021 Maturity Date. The 2019 Debentures are convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share at the discretion of the holder, with special provisions applying to any holder whose conversion would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our common stock.

2018 Convertible Debenture Financing

 

On January 2, 2018, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Purchase“2018 Purchase Agreement”) with two of our directors, pursuant to which we sold an aggregate principal amount of $400,000 in 12% Convertible Debentures (“(the “2018 Debentures”), convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.75 per share.

 

The 2018 Debentures, together with any accrued and unpaid interest, become due and payable on January 2, 2020 (the “Maturity“2020 Maturity Date”). Interest on the 2018 Debentures accrues at the rate of 12% per annum, payable monthly in cash, beginning on February 1, 2018 and on the 2020 Maturity Date. The 2018 Debentures are convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $0.75 per share at the discretion of the holder, with special provisions applying to any holder whose conversion would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our common stock.

 

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On February 8, 2019, we entered into amendments (the “Amendments”) with the holders of the 2018 Debentures. Pursuant to the Amendments, the conversion price of the 2018 Debentures was reduced from $0.75 to $0.50, and the interest rate on the 2018 Debentures was reduced from 12% to 10%.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Please refer to Note 2 in the accompanying financial statements.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Please refer to Note 1718 in the accompanying financial statementsstatements.

 

ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting companies.”

 

ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.

 

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

 

Based on management’s evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, as a result of the material weaknesses described below, our disclosure controls and procedures are not designed at a reasonable assurance level and are ineffective to provide reasonable assurance that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The material weaknesses, which relate to internal control over financial reporting, that were identified are:

 

a)Due to our small size, we did not have sufficient personnel in our accounting and financial reporting functions. As a result, we were not able to achieve adequate segregation of duties and were not able to provide for adequate review of the financial statements. This control deficiency, which is pervasive in nature, results in a reasonable possibility that material misstatements of the consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis; and
b)We lacked sufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to the requirements and application of U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements.

 

We intend to create written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to the requirements and application of U.S. GAAP and SEC disclosure requirements in the future.

 

We will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal controls over financial reporting on an ongoing basis and are committed to taking further action and implementing additional enhancements or improvements, as necessary and as funds allow.

 

Changes in internal control over financial reporting.

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2018March 31, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

We are currently not a party to any material legal proceedings or claims.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Not required under Regulation S-K for “smaller reporting companies.”

 

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

 

None,On February 8, 2019, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with two of our directors, pursuant to which we sold an aggregate principal amount of $150,000 in 10% Convertible Debentures (“Debentures”), convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share at the discretion of the holder, with special provisions applying to any holder whose conversion would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our common stock. We intend to use the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The issuance of the Debentures was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance upon Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

On March 12, 2019, we donated 35,000 shares of our common stock to the manager of the investor in connection with the equity purchase agreement we entered into with the investor. The issuance of the shares was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance upon Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.01Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
31.02Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
32.01Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
101The following materials from H/Cell Energy Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018,March 31, 2019, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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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.

 

 H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION
   
Date: August 10, 2018May 15, 2019By:/s/ ANDREW HIDALGO
  Andrew Hidalgo
  

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive

Officer)

   
Date: August 10, 2018May 15, 2019By:/s/ MATTHEW HIDALGO
  Matthew Hidalgo
  

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer

and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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