As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 26, 2016July 19, 2019

Registration No. 333-212315

333-

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

Amendment No. 3

to

FORM S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

(Name of registrant in its charter)

97 River Road3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200

Flemington, NJ 08822Dallas, TX 75234

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

(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices and principal place of business)

Andrew Hidalgo, Chief Executive Officer

H/Cell Energy Corporation

97 River Road3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200

Flemington, NJ 08822Dallas, TX 75234

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

 (Name,(Name, address and telephone number of agent for service)

Copies to:

James M. Turner, Esq.

Marc J. Ross, Esq.

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP

61 Broadway, 32nd Flr.1185 Avenue of the Americas, 37^th Floor

New York, New York 1000610036

(212) 930-9700

(212) 930-9725 (fax)

APPROXIMATE DATE OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC:

From time to time after this Registration Statement becomes effective.

If any securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box:x ☒

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

CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE

The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.

The information in this Prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The selling stockholders may not sell these securities under this Prospectus until the registration statement of which it is a part and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This Prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2016JULY 19, 2019

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

Up to 605,263700,000 Shares of Common Stock

This Prospectus relates toprospectus covers the offer and sale by the selling stockholders identified in this Prospectus of up to 605,263700,000 shares of our common stock.  All of these shares of our common stock, are being offered for resale$0.0001 par value per share of H/Cell Energy Corporation, a Nevada corporation, by GHS Investments LLC, or GHS or the selling stockholders.Selling Stockholder.

The selling stockholdersshares of common stock being offered by the Selling Stockholder may be issued pursuant to the equity financing agreement dated July 9, 2019, or the Purchase Agreement, that we entered into with GHS. See the “GHS Transaction” section for a description of the Purchase Agreement and “Selling Stockholder” for additional information regarding GHS. The prices at which GHS may sell some or allthe shares of their shares at a fixed price of $0.50 per share until our shares are quoted oncommon stock will be determined by the OTCQB,and thereafter at prevailing market pricesprice for the shares of common stock or privatelyin negotiated prices. The offering price bears no relationship to our assets, book value, earnings ortransactions.

We are not selling any other customary investment criteria.  Wesecurities under this prospectus and will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of thesethe shares of common stock by the selling stockholders.  Selling Stockholder. We may receive up to $3,000,000 in aggregate gross proceeds under the Purchase Agreement from any sales we make to GHS pursuant to the Purchase Agreement after the date of this prospectus.

The Selling Stockholder may sell the shares of common stock described in this prospectus in a number of different ways and at varying prices. See “Plan of Distribution” for more information about how the Selling Stockholder may sell the shares of common stock being registered pursuant to this prospectus. The Selling Stockholder is an “underwriter” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act.

We will bear all costs relating topay the registration of theseexpenses incurred in registering the shares of our common stock.stock, including legal and accounting fees. See “Plan of Distribution”.

Our common stock is not currently listedavailable for trading on any exchange or market.  It is our intention to seek quotation on the OTCQB Marketplace operated byMarket under the OTC Markets Group, but an application to tradesymbol “HCCC”. On July 18, 2019, the last reported sale price of our common stock has not been filed by a market maker on our behalf as of the date of this Prospectus.  There can be no assurances that our common stock will be approved for trading on the OTCQB or any other trading exchange.Market was $1.00 per share.

In addition, we qualify as an “emerging growth company” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Securities Act of 1933 and, as such, are allowed to provide in this Prospectus more limited disclosures than an issuer that would not so qualify. Furthermore, for so long as we remain an emerging growth company, we will qualify for certain limited exceptions from investor protection laws such as the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010. Please read “Risk Factors”and “Prospectus Summary—Emerging Growth Company Status.”

Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before making any investment in our common stock, you should read and carefully consider the risks described in this Prospectus under “Risk Factors““Risk Factors” beginning on page 65 of this Prospectus.

You should rely only on the information contained in this Prospectus or any prospectus supplement or amendment thereto. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This Prospectus is dated           , 2016____, 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Prospectus contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements reflect the current view about future events. When used in this Prospectus, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, identify forward-looking statements. Such statements, include, but are not limited to, statements contained in this Prospectus relating to our business strategy, our future operating results and liquidity and capital resources outlook. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward–looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees of assurance of future performance. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, a continued decline in general economic conditions nationally and internationally; decreased demand for our products and services; market acceptance of our products and services; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; the impact of any infringement actions or other litigation brought against us; competition from other providers and products; our ability to develop and commercialize new and improved products and services; our ability to raise capital to fund continuing operations; changes in government regulation; our ability to complete customer transactions and capital raising transactions; and other factors (including the risks contained in the section of this Prospectus entitled “Risk Factors”) relating to our industry, our operations and results of operations and any businesses that may be acquired by us. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned.

Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS

You should rely only on the information contained in this Prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that contained in this Prospectus. The selling stockholders are offering to sell and seeking offers to buy shares of our common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained in this Prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this Prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this Prospectus or of any sale of our common stock. The Prospectus will be updated and updated prospectuses made available for delivery to the extent required by the federal securities laws.

No person is authorized in connection with this Prospectus to give any information or to make any representations about us, the selling stockholders, the securities or any matter discussed in this Prospectus, other than the information and representations contained in this Prospectus. If any other information or representation is given or made, such information or representation may not be relied upon as having been authorized by us or any selling stockholder. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities in any circumstances under which the offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this Prospectus nor any distribution of securities in accordance with this Prospectus shall, under any circumstances, imply that there has been no change in our affairs since the date of this Prospectus. The Prospectus will be updated and updated prospectuses made available for delivery to the extent required by the federal securities laws.

PROSPECTUS SUMMARY

This summary highlights information contained throughout this Prospectus and is qualified in its entirety to the more detailed information and financial statements included elsewhere in this Prospectus. This summary does not contain all of the information that should be considered before investing in our common stock. Investors should read the entire Prospectus carefully, including the more detailed information regarding our business, the risks of purchasing our common stock discussed in this Prospectus under “Risk Factors” beginning on page 65 of this Prospectus and our financial statements and the accompanying notes beginning on page F-1 of this Prospectus.

Overview

Except where the context otherwise requires, the terms, “we,” “us,” “our,” “H/Cell” or “the Company,” refer to the business of H/Cell Energy Corporation, (“we”, “us” or the “Company”) wasa Nevada corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Overview

We were formed in August 2015 to expand upon the successful implementation of a solar 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 renewal energy as its source for hydrogen production. We believe that it is a revolutionary green-energy concept that is safe, renewable, self-sustaining and cost effective. The hydrogen house concept began as a non-profit organization, The Hydrogen House Project, which was founded by Michael Strizki, our Chief Technology Officer. The organization successfully completed four hydrogen house projects, and we are now making the technology available to the general public. We intend to design and implement 12 hydrogen energy systems over the next 18 months. We signed our first contract in June 2016 for the installation of our first HC-1 system. The contract was with Rezaul Karim, one of our directors. As a result of recent project changes by the customer, the system installation is expected to commence in late 2016, with revised permits expected to be submitted in October. We currently receive approximately 30 inquiries a month from potential customers and have two quotes currently outstanding, which are in addition to the one existing contract discussed above. In addition, all leads are coming from word of mouth, and we anticipate that as we start to market our services, that will lead to more potential customers. Other than the existing contract, no inquiries or outstanding quotes are from or with related parties.

Market Potential

According to the International Energy Agency, renewable energy will represent the largest single source of electricity growth over the next five years. During that time, the share of renewable energy in global power generation will rise to over 26% by 2020 from 22% in 2013. By 2020, the amount of global electricity generation coming from renewable energy will be higher than today’s combined electricity demand of China, India and Brazil. This rapid growth in the use of renewable energy is led by continued expansion in renewable energy technology, the need to lessen dependency on fossil fuel energy, grid-based vulnerabilities and the battle against global warming. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 10% of total U.S. energy consumption and 13% of electricity generation in 2014. In 2014, approximately $34 billion was spent on renewable energy production in the U.S. alone.

As we are one of the first providerproviders of a hydrogen energy system for residential housing, we are creating this new market within the renewable energy sector. As a result, there is no expectation or basis for any projections of the future of this market. Since the market did not exist previously, there can only be growth, not a decline, and we are, through the use of these statistics, showing that there is a significant market opportunity for hydrogen energy in the renewable energy sector. While the statistics show that there is expected to be a significant growth in renewable energy market, we cannot provide any assurances as to how much, Ifif any, of this market, we will be able to capture.

Technology Overview

There are great benefits to hydrogen energy. The use of hydrogen as a fuel produces no carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. Unlike fossil fuels, the only emissionssole emission 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. We believe it is safe and efficient, and the cleanest energy source on the planet.

In the past, there have been significant obstacles to commercializing hydrogen energy. The most significant being the need to reduce the cost of the production of hydrogen. No matter how productive an energy source may be, it will not be widely adopted if it is prohibitively expensive. The cost of technology has come down over time and it has made hydrogen production less expensive. As technology advances, the cost will continue to decline, making hydrogen energy more affordable.

In addition to the cost, another challenge involves obtaining zoningoffering this self-sustaining clean energy system using hydrogen and permits to install the system. Each local and state municipality needs to approve the installation. We have obtained all zoning and licensing permits for its prior installations, andfuel cell technology, we believe thatoffer a number of renewable energy services, such existing documentation will be used for future approvals. As well, for many people, hydrogen is a new formas audits of energy that needs to be explainedconsumption, review of energy/tax credits available, feasibility studies, solar/battery system installation, zoning/permitting analysis, site design/preparation and documented, so we need to educate potential customersrestoration, system startup, testing, commissioning, maintenance and overcome any resistance to adoption of new technology. There is also a misperception about hydrogen gas and its storage. There are no additional safety concerns when it comes to the storage of hydrogen gas compared to other flammable gases, as it is similar to storing propane, another gas that is flammable but is in wide use and actively stored in tanks. As more installations are completed, we believe these challenges will become less restrictive.interconnection applications.

The HC-1 System

We have succeeded in developing a hydrogen energy system designed to create electricity that is generated by renewable solar energy.electricity. We call the solar 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.

The HC-1 system is connected to the residential or commercial property through the inverters.property. The electricity 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 hydrogen stored in the tank, which processed through a fuel cell, creates the electricity. As the system is able to produce hydrogen, that 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. Typically, one HC-1 standard system configuration with a solar modules and a large tank for hydrogen storage can provide 40 kWh per day, which is the averagea sufficient amount of electricity utilized byto satisfy the daily demand of a majority of homes in the U.S.United States. If the customer is connected to the electricutility grid, excess energy production that is converted to hydrogen in excess of the amount stored in the hydrogen tank is transferred to the local electricutility company, creating energy credits.

ForPride Subsidiary

On January 31, 2017, we entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with The Pride Group (QLD) Pty Ltd., an HC-1 system installation,Australian corporation (“Pride”), Turquino Equity LLC (“Turquino”) and Stephen Paul Mullane and Marie Louise Mullane as Trustees of the battery invertersMullane Family Trust (together with Turquino, the “Pride Shareholders”).

Pride sells, designs, installs and batteries are placedmaintains a variety of technology products in the interiorsecurity systems market, including commercial alarm systems, access control and video surveillance. Pride also provides annual maintenance contracts. Pride has a renewable energy division that designs, installs and maintains a variety of technology services in the house or building. The hydrogen generator, fuel cell, electronics, pipesclean energy market, including audits of energy consumption, review of energy and tubing are kept in an outdoor enclosure near the house or building. The solar modulestax credits available, feasibility studies, solar/battery energy system design, zoning and solar inverters are outdoorspermitting analysis, site design/preparation and can be configured on the house or building or on land depending on available space. The hydrogen tank is typically underground but can be placed above ground, if necessary.

Consultingrestoration, system startup, testing and Installation Servicescommissioning and maintenance.

We will manage all projects directly and will be involved in all aspects of energy infrastructure build-out utilizing existing staff and subcontractors. We provide customers with an initial consultation free of charge, whereby we will review the customer’s location and utility bills to understand their historical energy consumption. We will then generate a proposal outline, indicating what type of system they will need, and what potential tax credits and energy credits they will be entitled to with our HC-1 system.PVBJ Subsidiary

IfOn February 1, 2018, we acquired PVBJ, Inc. (“PVBJ”) of Downingtown, Pennsylvania for 444,445 shares of our common stock and $221,800 in cash, to be paid out over time from positive earnings of PVBJ. Established in 2008 and historically profitable, PVBJ is well recognized for the customer wishes to proceed, we are paid $5,000 to conduct a feasibility study. Upon executiondesign, installation, maintenance and emergency service of the final contract, we initiate the system installation. All project workenvironmental systems both in residential and commercial markets. PVBJ is performed to specifications that meet local utility requirements as well as domestic and international building codes. Once the system is operational, we remotely receive data to monitor its performance and energy efficiency to confirm the system is functioning as expected. We will also provide any additional maintenance required at standard labor rates. All components come with at least a one year warranty.

Growth Strategy

Currently, our employees are licensed to install our HC-1 systems in the State of New Jersey. We intend to aggressively grow our business, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. We intend to acquire companies with licensed contractors in various states and regions, which will allow us to expand the territories in which we can build 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. Initially, we plan to focus on acquisitions in states that offer solarnow expanding into renewable energy credits (“SRECs”) or other renewable energy incentives.systems.

The Offering

The above information regarding common stock currently outstanding and to be outstanding after the offering represents the shares of common stock outstanding as of September 26, 2016 and does not include 1,000,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding options issued pursuant to the Company’s 2016 Stock Incentive Plan, or the 2016 Plan, or 1,500,000 shares of common stock reserved for future issuance pursuant to the 2016 Plan.

Emerging Growth Company Status

We are an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or “JOBS Act.” For as long as we are an emerging growth company, unlike other public companies, we will not be required to:

We will cease to be an “emerging growth company” upon the earliest of:

In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to use the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards under Section 102(b)(1), which will allow us to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards that have different effective dates for public and private companies until those standards apply to private companies. As a result of this election, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with public company effective dates.

RISK FACTORS

This investment has a high degree of risk. Before you invest you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and the other information in this Prospectus. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, operating results and financial condition could be harmed and the value of our stock could go down. This means you could lose all or a part of your investment.

Risks Related to Our Company and Our Business

We have a short operating history and have not generated anyminimal revenue to date. This makes it difficult to evaluate our future prospects and increases the risk that we will not be successful.

We were incorporated in August 2015, have been operating for less than one year and have not generated any revenue to date. No assurances can be given that we will generate any significant revenue in the future, if at all.four years. As a result, we have a very limited operating history for you to evaluate in assessing our future prospects. Our inability to produce significant revenues in the near term may harm our ability to obtain additional financing and may require us to reduce or discontinue our operations. We are subject to all risks inherent in a developing business enterprise. Our likelihood of continued success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications, and delays frequently encountered in connection with the services industry and the competitive and regulatory environment in which we operate. As a new industry, there are few established companies whose business models we can follow. Similarly, there is little information about comparable companies for potential investors to review in making a decision about whether to invest in the Company.

Potential investors should consider, among other factors, our prospects for success in light of the risks and uncertainties generally encountered by companies that, like us, are in their early stages. We may not successfully address these risks and uncertainties or successfully implement our operating strategies. If we fail to do so, it could materially harm our business to the point of having to cease operations and could impair the value of our common stock to the point investors may lose their entire investment.

For as long as we are an emerging growth company, we will not be required to comply with certain reporting requirements, including those relating to accounting standards and disclosure about our executive compensation, that apply to other public companies.

In April 2012, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, or the JOBS Act, was signed into law. The JOBS Act contains provisions that, among other things, relax certain reporting requirements for “emerging growth companies,” including certain requirements relating to accounting standards and compensation disclosure. We are classified as an emerging growth company. For as long as we are an emerging growth company, which may be up to five full fiscal years, unlike other public companies, we will not be required to, among other things, (1) provide an auditor’s attestation report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our system of internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, (2) comply with any new requirements adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, or the PCAOB, requiring mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report in which the auditor would be required to provide additional information about the audit and the financial statements of the issuer, (3) comply with any new audit rules adopted by the PCAOB after April 5, 2012 unless the SEC determines otherwise, (4) provide certain disclosure regarding executive compensation required of larger public companies or (5) hold unit holder advisory votes on executive compensation.

Our services have never been provided on a mass market commercial basis, and we do not know whether they will be accepted by the market.

The market for residential or commercial properties to run on hydrogen energy is a relatively new concept and the extent to which its use will be widely adopted is uncertain. To date, we are only aware of four homes, which we installed, that have been successful with this technology, and that is not a large enough market to prove our concept. If our services are not accepted by the market our financial condition will be negatively impacted. The development of a successful market for our proposed operations and our ability to implement our business plan may be affected by a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control. If our proposed operations fail to gain sufficient market acceptance, our business plans, prospects, results of operations and financial condition will be negatively impacted.

If hydrogen energy technology is not suitable for widespread adoption at economically attractive rates of return or if sufficient additional demand for hydrogen energy systems does not develop or takes longer to develop than we anticipate, we may not achieve significant net sales and we may be unable to obtain or sustain profitability.

In comparison to fossil fuel-based electricity generation, the hydrogen energy market is at an early stage of development. If hydrogen technology proves unsuitable for widespread adoption at economically attractive rates of return or if additional demand for hydrogen energy systems fails to develop sufficiently or takes longer to develop than we anticipate, we may be unable to grow our business or generate sufficient net sales to obtain profitability. In addition, demand for hydrogen energy systems in our targeted markets may develop to a lesser extent than we anticipate. Many factors may affect the viability of widespread adoption of hydrogen energy technology and demand for hydrogen energy systems, including the following:

Our business currently depends on the availability of rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives. The expiration, elimination or reduction of these rebates, credits and incentives would adversely impact our business.

U.S. federal, state and local government bodies provide incentives to end users, distributors, system integrators and manufacturers of renewable energy systems like ours to promote renewable energy electricity in the form of rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives such as system performance payments, payments for renewable energy credits associated with renewable energy generation and the exclusion of renewable energy systems from property tax assessments. We rely on these governmental rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives to incentivize customers to buy our HC-1 systems. However, these incentives may expire on a particular date, end when the allocated funding is exhausted or be reduced or terminated as solar energy adoption rates increase. These reductions or terminations often occur without warning.

The federal government currently offers a 30%an investment tax credit of qualified expenditures under Section 25D of the Internal Revenue Code, or the Federal ITC, for the installation of certain residential renewable energy systems, such as our HC-1 system. The credit will remain at 30% for projects that are placed in service by December 31, 2019, then decline to 26% for systems placed in service by December 21, 2020, and to 22% for systems placed in service by December 31, 2021. The credit is scheduled to expire effective January 1, 2022. This credit was previously scheduled to expire effective January 1, 2017, and there can be no assurances that it will be further extended, or if extended, that the amount of the tax credit will remain at the same levels.

Reductions in, eliminations of, or expirations of, governmental incentives could adversely impact our results of operations and ability to compete in our industry by increasing the overall cost of the HC-1 system to our customers, which would effectively reduce the size of our addressable market.

We rely on net metering and related policies to attract and incentivize customers to purchase our hydrogen energy systems.

Forty-oneMost states Washington, D.C. and Puerto Ricoin the U.S. have a regulatory policy known as net energy metering, or net metering, available to new customers. Each of the states where we currently intend to provide our services and products has adopted a net metering policy. Net metering allows our customers to interconnect their hydrogen energy systems to the utility grid and offset their utility electricity purchases by receiving a bill credit at the utility’s retail rate for energy generated by their solar energy system that is exported to the grid in excess of the electric load used by the customers. At the end of the billing period, the customer simply pays for the net energy used or receives a credit at the retail rate if more energy is produced than consumed. Utilities operating in states without a net metering policy may receive hydrogen electricity that is exported to the grid when there is no simultaneous energy demand by the customer without providing retail compensation to the customer for this generation.

Our ability to sell our hydrogen energy systems and the electricity they generate may be adversely impacted by the failure to expand existing limits on the amount of net metering in states that have implemented it, the failure to adopt a net metering policy where it currently is not in place, the imposition of new charges that only or disproportionately impact customers that utilize net metering or reductions in the amount or value of credit that customers receive through net metering. Our ability to sell our HC-1 systems and our customers’ ability to sell the electricity they generate may also be adversely impacted by the unavailability of expedited or simplified interconnection for grid-tied hydrogen energy systems or any limitation on the number of customer interconnections or amount of hydrogen energy that utilities are required to allow in their service territory or some part of the grid. For example, in October 2015, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission capped the state’s net metering program at existing levels, and in late-December 2015, the Nevada Public Utilities Commission effectively capped the state’s net metering program at existing levels and imposed additional monthly charges on customers who interconnect their renewable energy systems. In addition, utilities in some states, such as Arizona, have proposed imposing additional monthly charges on customers who interconnect renewable energy systems installed on their homes. If such charges are imposed, the cost savings associated with switching to hydrogen energy may be significantly reduced and our ability to attract future customers could be impacted.

Existing electric utility industry regulations, and changes to regulations, may present technical, regulatory and economic barriers to the purchase and use of hydrogen energy systems that may reduce demand for our hydrogen energy systems.

Federal, state and local government regulations and policies concerning the electric utility industry, utility rate structures, interconnection procedures, internal policies and regulations promulgated by electric utilities, heavily influence the market for electricity generation products and services. These regulations and policies often relate to electricity pricing and the interconnection of customer-owned electricity generation. In the United States, governments and utilities continuously modify these regulations and policies. These regulations and policies could deter potential customers from purchasing renewable energy, including our HC-1 systems. This could result in a reduction in potential demand for our hydrogen energy systems. In addition, depending on the region, electricity generated by our HC-1 systems would compete most effectively with higher priced peak-hour electricity from the electric grid, rather than the lower average price of electricity. Modifications to the utilities’ peak-hour pricing policies or rate design, such as a flat rate, would require us to lower the price of our hydrogen energy systems to compete with the price of electricity from the electric grid.

Future changes to government or internal utility regulations and policies that favor electric utilities could also reduce our competitiveness, cause a significant reduction in demand for our products and services, and threaten the economics of our existing energy contracts. For example, in October 2015, the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission capped the state’s net metering program at existing levels and net metering no longer is available to new customers. In late-December 2015, the Nevada Public Utilities Commission also effectively capped the state’s net metering program at existing levels and net metering no longer is available to new customers. In addition, Nevada’s new rules include significant additional monthly charges on customers who interconnect their solar energy systems, significant reduction in the amount of bill credit for energy generated by their solar energy system that is exported to the grid in excess of electric load used by customers, and application of the new rules to existing customers with solar energy systems.

Project development or construction activities may not be successful and proposed projects may not receive required permits or construction may not proceed as planned.

The development and construction of our proposed projects will involve various risks. Success in developing a particular project is contingent upon, among other things: (i) negotiation of satisfactory engineering, procurement and construction agreements; (ii) receipt of required governmental permits and approvals, including the right to interconnect to the electric grid on economically acceptable terms; (iii) payment of interconnection and other deposits (some of which may be non-refundable); and (iv) timely implementation and satisfactory completion of construction.

Successful completion of a particular project may be adversely affected by numerous factors, including: (i) delays in obtaining required governmental permits and approvals with acceptable conditions; (ii) unforeseen engineering problems; (iii) construction delays and contractor performance shortfalls; (iv) work stoppages; (v) cost over-runs; (vi) equipment and materials supply; (vii) adverse weather conditions; and (viii) environmental and geological conditions.

The hydrogen energy industry competes with both conventional power industries and other renewable power industries.

The hydrogen energy industry faces intense competition from companies in the energy industry, such as nuclear, natural gas and fossil fuels as well as other renewable energy providers, including solar, biomass and wind. Other energy sources may benefit from innovations that reduce costs, increase safety or otherwise improve their competitiveness. New natural resources may be discovered, or global economic, business or political developments may disproportionately benefit conventional energy sources. Governments may support certain renewable energy sources and not support hydrogen energy. If we cannot compete with the providers of other energy sources, it may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

To execute our overall business strategy, we will likely require additional working capital, which may not be available on terms favorable to us or at all. If additional capital is not available or is available at unattractive terms, we may be forced to delay, reduce the scope of or eliminate our operations.

We have an ambitious business plan for strong growth of our business, which will likely require us to raise additional financing to supplement our cash flows from operations to fully execute. We intend to use proceeds from our recent private placement to implement our business strategy, but significant proceeds will be used in connection with the registration statement that this Prospectus is a part of to make us into a public reporting company.strategy. We believe that oncesince we are now a public company, we will have a greater potential ability to issue stock in lieu of cash, including for acquisitions and employee retention.

We expect that we will require additional financing to execute our business strategy. To the extent we raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities, the issuance of those securities could result in dilution to our shareholders. In addition, if we obtain debt financing, a substantial portion of our operating cash flow may be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on such indebtedness, thus limiting funds available for our business activities. If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to reduce our marketing and sales efforts or reduce or curtail our operations.

There can be no assurance that if we were to need additional funds to meet obligations we have incurred, or may incur in the future, that additional financing arrangements would be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Furthermore, if adequate additional funds are not available, we may be required to delay, reduce the scope of, or eliminate material parts of the implementation of our business strategy.

We face strong competition from other energy companies, including traditional and renewable providers.

Although we offer a unique solution, the energy provider business is competitive. Our competitors range in size from small companies to large multinational corporations. Our main competitors vary by region and energy services offered. We compete against other renewable energy providers that offer solar and wind, as well as traditional electricity providers. Almost all of our competitors have greater financial and other resources than we do and may be able to grow more quickly or better respond to changing business and economic conditions. Many of our competitors also have greater access to capital and we may not be able to compete successfully with them.

Our lack of diversification will increase the risk of an investment in us, and our financial condition and results of operations may deteriorate if we fail to diversify.

Our current business focuses primarily on one area of the renewable energy space, the hydrogen energy sector. Larger companies have the ability to manage their risk by diversification. However, we currently lack diversification, specifically in terms of the nature of our business. As a result, we will likely be impacted more acutely by factors affecting our industry and sector in which we operate, than we would if our business were more diversified, enhancing our risk profile.

If we fail to successfully introduce new products or services, we may lose market position.

New products, product improvements, line extensions or new services will be an important factor in our sales growth. If we fail to identify emerging technological trends, to maintain and improve the competitiveness of our existing products and services or to successfully introduce new products or services on a timely basis, we may lose market position.

The industry in which we operate has relatively low barriers to entry and increased competition could result in margin erosion, which would make profitability even more difficult to sustain.

Other than the technical skills required in our business, the barriers to entry in our business are relatively low. We do not have any intellectual property rights to protect our business methods and business start-up costs do not pose a significant barrier to entry. The success of our business is dependent on our employees, customer relations and the successful performance of our services. If we face increased competition as a result of new entrants in our markets, we could experience reduced operating margins and loss of market share and brand recognition.

Our failure to attract and retain engineering personnel or maintain appropriate staffing levels could adversely affect our business.

Our success depends upon our attracting and retaining skilled engineering personnel. Competition for such skilled personnel in our industry is high and at times can be extremely intense, especially for engineers and project managers, and we cannot be certain that we will be able to hire sufficiently qualified personnel in adequate numbers to meet the demand for our services. We also believe that our success depends to a significant extent on the ability of our key personnel to operate effectively, both individually and as a group. Additionally, we cannot be certain that we will be able to hire the requisite number of experienced and skilled personnel when necessary in order to service the number of contracts we may have at a particular time, particularly if the market for related personnel is competitive. Conversely, if we maintain or increase our staffing levels in anticipation of one or more projects and the projects are delayed, reduced or terminated, we may underutilize the additional personnel, which could reduce our operating margins, reduce our earnings and possibly harm our results of operations. If we are unable to obtain a sufficient number of contracts or effectively complete such contracts due to staffing deficiencies, our revenues may decline and we may experience continued losses.

Acquisitions involve risks that could result in a reduction of our operating results, cash flows and liquidity.

We have made two acquisitions since January 1, 2017 and currently intend to grow our business substantially by making additional strategic acquisitions, although we currently have no agreements to do so. However, we may not be able to identify suitable acquisition opportunities, or may be unable to complete such acquisitions. We may pay for acquisitions with our common stock or with convertible securities, which may dilute your investment in our common stock, or we may decide to pursue acquisitions that investors may not agree with. In connection with our acquisitions, we may also agree to substantial earn-out arrangements. To the extent we defer the payment of the purchase price for any acquisition through a cash earn-out arrangement, it will reduce our cash flows in subsequent periods. In addition, acquisitions may expose us to operational challenges and risks, including:

Completing acquisitions may require significant management time and financial resources because we may need to assimilate widely dispersed operations with distinct corporate cultures. In addition, acquired companies may have liabilities that we failed, or were unable, to discover in the course of performing due diligence investigations. We cannot assure you that the indemnification granted to us by sellers of acquired companies will be sufficient in amount, scope or duration to fully offset the possible liabilities associated with businesses or properties we assume upon consummation of an acquisition. We may learn additional information about our acquired businesses that materially adversely affect us, such as unknown or contingent liabilities and liabilities related to compliance with applicable laws. Any such liabilities, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Failure to successfully manage the operational challenges and risks associated with, or resulting from, acquisitions could adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity. Borrowings or issuances of convertible securities associated with these acquisitions may also result in higher levels of indebtedness.

Liability claims could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

We face an inherent business risk of exposure to liability claims arising from the alleged failure of our services, including the individual components in our systems. Any material uninsured losses due to liability claims that we experience could subject us to material losses. We could be required to redesign our services if they prove to be defective. We maintain insurance against liability claims, but it is possible that our insurance coverage will not continue to be available on terms acceptable to us or that such coverage will not be adequate for liabilities actually incurred. A successful claim brought against us in excess of available insurance coverage, or any claim that results in significant expense or adverse publicity against us, could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

We are dependent upon key personnel whose loss may adversely impact our business.

We rely heavily on the expertise, experience and continued services of our founders, especially Andrew Hidalgo, our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board, Mike Strizki, our Chief Technology Officer and the developer of the hydrogen house concept and James Strizki, our Executive Vice President of Technical Services. We currently do notonly have employment agreements with Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo, and any of our other executive officers and they are not restricted from leaving or competing against us. The loss of either of these individuals, or an inability to attract or retain other key individuals, could materially adversely affect us. We seek to compensate and motivate these individuals, as well as other personnel, through competitive cash and equity compensation, but there can be no assurance that these programs will allow us to retain key personnel or hire new key personnel. As a result, if any member of our key personnel were to leave, we could face substantial difficulty in hiring a qualified successor and could experience a loss in productivity while any such successor obtains the necessary training and experience.

Our resources may not be sufficient to manage our expected growth; failure to properly manage our potential growth would be detrimental to our business.

We may fail to adequately manage our anticipated future growth. Any growth in our operations could place a significant strain on our administrative, financial and operational resources, and increase demands on our management and on our operational and administrative systems, controls and other resources. We cannot assure you that our existing personnel, systems, procedures or controls will be adequate to support our operations in the future or that we will be able to successfully implement appropriate measures consistent with our growth strategy. As part of this growth, we may have to implement new operational and financial systems, procedures and controls to expand, train and manage our employee base, and maintain close coordination among our staff. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so, or that if we are able to do so, we will be able to effectively integrate them into our existing staff and systems.

If we are unable to manage growth effectively, such as if our sales and marketing efforts exceed our capacity to perform our services and maintain our products or if new employees are unable to achieve performance levels, our business, operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. As with all expanding businesses, the potential exists that growth will occur rapidly. If we are unable to effectively manage this growth, our business and operating results could be negatively impacted. Anticipated growth in future operations may place a significant strain on management systems and resources. In addition, the integration of new personnel will continue to result in some disruption to ongoing operations. The ability to effectively manage growth in a rapidly evolving market requires effective planning and management processes. We will need to continue to improve operational, financial and managerial controls, reporting systems and procedures, and will need to continue to expand, train and manage our work force. Our success depends in part on our maintaining high quality customer service and any failure to do so could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Failure to properly manage projects may result in unanticipated costs or claims.

Our project engagements may involve large scale, highly complex projects. The quality of our performance on such projects depends in large part upon our ability to manage the relationship with our customers, and to effectively manage the project and deploy appropriate resources, in a timely manner. Any defects or errors or failure to meet customers’ expectations could result in claims for substantial damages against us. Our contracts generally limit our liability for damages that arise from negligent acts, errors, mistakes or omissions in rendering services to our customers. However, we cannot be sure that these contractual provisions will protect us from liability for damages in the event of litigation.

We are subject to operating and litigation risks that may not be covered byinsurance.

Our business operations are subject to all of the operating hazards and risks normally incidental to the implementation of systems involving combustible products, such as liquefied petroleum gases, propane, natural gas and hydrogen gas, and the generation of electricity. Accidents involving our hydrogen energy systems, including leaks, ruptures, fires, explosions, sabotage and mechanical problems, could result in substantial losses due to personal injury and/or loss of life, and severe damage to and destruction of property and equipment arising from explosions and other catastrophic events. If such accidents were to occur, we could face lawsuits from our clients alleging that we were responsible for such accidents. There can be no assurance that our insurance will be adequate to protect us from all material expenses related to future claims or that such levels of insurance will be available in the future at economical prices.

An impairment in the carrying value of goodwill or other intangible and long-lived assets could negatively affect our operating results and equity.

As of March 31, 2019, we had $1,373,621 of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350,Intangibles—Goodwill and other(“ASC 350”) requires that we test these assets for impairment annually (or more frequently should indications of impairment arise) by first assessing qualitative factors and then by quantitatively estimating the fair value of each of our reporting units (calculated using a discounted cash flow method) and comparing that value to the reporting units’ carrying value, if necessary. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, there is a potential impairment and additional testing must be performed. In performing our annual tests and determining whether indications of impairment exist, we consider numerous factors including actual and projected operating results of each reporting unit, external market factors such as market prices for similar assets and trends within our industry. We performed an annual assessment, at December 31, 2018, of the recoverability of our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, noting no instances of impairment. However, future events may occur that could adversely affect the estimated fair value of our reporting units. Such events may include, but are not limited to, strategic decisions made in response to changes in economic and competitive conditions and the impact of the economic environment on our operating results. Failure to achieve sufficient levels of cash flow at our reporting units could also result in impairment charges on goodwill. If the value of the acquired goodwill is impaired, our operating results and shareholders’ equity could be adversely affected.

We also had $78,524 of definite-lived intangible assets as of March 31, 2019. FASB ASC Topic 360-10-35, (“ASC 360-10-35”) requires companies to review these assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. No such events or circumstances were identified during the year ended December 31, 2018. If similar events occur as enumerated above such that we believe indicators of impairment are present, we would test for recoverability by comparing the carrying value of the asset to the net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the asset. If those net undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying amount, we would perform the next step, which is to determine the fair value of the asset, which could result in an impairment charge. Any impairment charge recorded could negatively affect our operating results and shareholders’ equity.

Management has identified a material weakness in the design and effectiveness of our internal controls, which, if not remediated could affect the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting and result in misstatements in our financial statements.

In connection with the preparation of our annual report on Form 10-K, an evaluation was carried out by management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as of December 31, 2018. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

During the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2018 conducted as part of our annual audit and preparation of our annual financial statements, management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operations of our disclosure controls and procedures and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. Management determined that at December 31, 2018, we had material weaknesses which relate to (i) a lack of sufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting, and (ii) lack of sufficient personnel in our accounting and financial functions to provide adequate segregation of duties.

This material weakness, which remained unremediated as of March 31, 2019, could result in a misstatement to the accounts and disclosures that would result in a material misstatement to our annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. If we do not remediate the material weakness or if other material weaknesses are identified in the future, we may be unable to report our financial results accurately or to report them on a timely basis, which could result in the loss of investor confidence and have a material adverse effect on our stock price as well as our ability to access capital and lending markets.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock and this Offering

Our officers, directors and principal shareholders will own a controlling interest in our voting stock and investors will not have any voice in our management.

OurAs of July 18, 2019, our officers, directors and principal shareholders, in the aggregate, beneficially own or control the votes of approximately 84.2%92.6% of our outstanding common stock. As a result, these stockholders, acting together, will have the ability to control substantially all matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including:

As a result of their ownership and positions, our directors, executive officers and principal shareholders collectively are able to influence all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions. In addition, sales of significant amounts of shares held by our directors, executive officers or principal shareholders, or the prospect of these sales, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Management'sManagement’s stock ownership may discourage a potential acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us, which in turn could reduce our stock price or prevent our stockholders from realizing a premium over our stock price.

We have not paid cash dividends in the past and do not expect to pay cash dividends in the future. Any return on investment may be limited to the value of our common stock.

We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends on our common stock will depend on earnings, financial condition and other business and economic factors affecting it at such time as the board of directors may consider relevant.

We may raise capital through the sale of our securities in either private placements or a public offering, which offerings would dilute the ownership of investors in this private offering.

If our operations require additional capital in the future, we may sell additional share of our common stock and/or securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for shares of our common stock. Such offerings may be in private placements or a public offering. If we conduct such additional offerings, an investor would experience dilution of his ownership of the Company.

You may experience dilution of your ownership interests because of the future issuance of additional shares of our common or preferred stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for our common or preferred stock.

In the future, we may issue our authorized but previously unissued equity securities, resulting in the dilution of the ownership interests of our present stockholders. We are authorized to issue an aggregate of 25,000,000 shares of common stock and 5,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock. In addition, we have reserved 2,500,000 shares of common stock for issuance under our 2016 stock option incentive plan, of which 11,149,000 million options have been issued, 200,000 have been exercised and there are 411,250 currently exercisableexercisable. The options were issued at $0.01 per share.various prices. We may issue additional shares of our common stock or other securities that are convertible into or exercisable for our common stock in connection with hiring or retaining employees, future acquisitions, future sales of our securities for capital raising purposes, or for other business purposes. The future issuance of any such additional shares of our common stock may create downward pressure on the trading price of the common stock. We will likely need to raise additional capital in the near future to meet our working capital needs, and there can be no assurance that we will not be required to issue additional shares, warrants or other convertible securities in the future in conjunction with these capital raising efforts, including at a price (or exercise or conversion prices) that could be below the price an investor paid for stock.

There is presently no market for our common stock. Any failure to develop or maintainhas been a limited trading market could negatively affect the value of our common stock and make it difficult or impossible for you to sell your shares.

There is currently no public market for our common stock and a publiclimited market foractivity to date.

Currently, our common stock may not develop after effectiveness of the registration statement that this Prospectus is a part of.  Although we currently intend to apply to have our common stock approvedavailable for quotation on the OTCQB Market under the symbol “HCCC.” However, our stock only became eligible for quotation in November 2017 and prior to February 2017, there was no trading activity in our common stock and there has been limited trading activity to date. It is anticipated that there will remain a limited trading market there are no assurancesfor the common stock on the OTCQB. The lack of an active market may impair your ability to sell your shares at the time you wish to sell them or at a price that we will meetyou consider reasonable. The lack of an active market may also reduce the listing requirements or will be accepted for listing. Additionally, the OTC Markets is a dealer system that relies upon market-makersfair market value of your shares. An inactive market may also impair our ability to provideraise capital by selling shares of capital stock and may impair our ability to acquire other companies by using common stock as consideration.

You may have difficulty trading and obtaining quotations for our common stock and it is possible that no market-maker will want to provide such quotations. Failure to develop or maintain an active trading market could negatively affect the value of ourstock.

Our common stock is not actively traded, and make it difficult for you to sell your common stock.  Even if a marketthe bid and asked prices for our common stock does develop,on the OTCQB Market may fluctuate widely. As a result, investors may find it difficult to dispose of, or to obtain accurate quotations of the price of, our securities. This severely limits the liquidity of the common stock, and would likely reduce the market price of our common stock may be highly volatile.  In additionand hamper our ability to the uncertainties relating to our future operating performance and the profitability of our operations, factors such as variations in our interim financial results, or various, as yet unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond our control, may have a negative effect on the market price of our common stock.raise additional capital.

Even if ourOur common stock is quotednot currently traded at high volume, and you may be unable to sell at or near ask prices or at all if you need to sell or liquidate a substantial number of shares at one time.

Our common stock is currently traded, but with very low if any, volume, based on quotations on the OTCQB under a symbol, the OTC Markets provides a limited trading market compared to national exchanges, like the New York Stock Exchange, The NASDAQ Stock Market, or the NYSE MKT. In addition, the shares of our common stock may trade infrequently and in low volumes, meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our common stock at or near bid prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent. An investor may find it difficultDuring the year ended December 31, 2018, there was an average of approximately 161 shares traded per trading day, with no trading on 214 of 251 trading days. This situation is attributable to obtain accurate quotations asa number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company which is still relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors and others in the investment community that generate or influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be reluctant to follow an unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our shares until such time as we became more seasoned and viable. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance that a broader or more active public trading market valuefor our common stock will develop or be sustained, or that trading levels will be sustained.

Shareholders should be aware that, according to Commission Release No. 34-29093, the market for “penny stocks” has suffered in recent years from patterns of fraud and abuse. Such patterns include (1) control of the market for the security by one or a few broker-dealers that are often related to the promoter or issuer; (2) manipulation of prices through prearranged matching of purchases and sales and false and misleading press releases; (3) boiler room practices involving high-pressure sales tactics and unrealistic price projections by inexperienced sales persons; (4) excessive and undisclosed bid-ask differential and markups by selling broker-dealers; and (5) the wholesale dumping of the same securities by promoters and broker-dealers after prices have been manipulated to a desired level, along with the resulting inevitable collapse of those prices and with consequent investor losses. Our management is aware of the abuses that have occurred historically in the penny stock market. Although we do not expect to be in a position to dictate the behavior of the market or of broker-dealers who participate in the market, management will strive within the confines of practical limitations to prevent the described patterns from being established with respect to our securities. The occurrence of these patterns or practices could increase the future volatility of our share price.

The market price of our common stock ormay, and is likely to sell his or her shares at or near bid prices or at all. In addition, if we failcontinue to meet the criteria set forth in SEC regulations, various requirements would be, imposed by law on broker-dealers who sell our securitieshighly volatile and subject to persons other than established customers and accredited investors. Consequently, such regulations may deter broker-dealers from recommending or sellingwide fluctuations.

The market price of our common stock is likely to be highly volatile and could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to a number of factors that are beyond our control, including:

These and other factors are largely beyond our control, and the impact of these risks, singly or in the aggregate, may result in material adverse changes to the market price of our Common Stock and/or our results of operations and financial condition.

The rights of the holders of common stock may be impaired by the potential issuance of preferred stock.

Our articles of incorporation give our board of directors the right to create new series of preferred stock. As a result, the board of directors may, without stockholder approval, issue preferred stock with voting, dividend, conversion, liquidation or other rights which may furthercould adversely affect the liquidityvoting power and equity interest of the holders of common stock. Preferred stock, which could be issued with the right to more than one vote per share, could be utilized as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing a change of control. The possible impact on takeover attempts could adversely affect the price of our common stock. Accordingly, there can beAlthough we have no assurance aspresent intention to issue any shares of preferred stock or to create a series of preferred stock, we may issue such shares in the liquidityfuture.

Offers or availability for sale of any markets that may develop fora substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the ability of holdersprice of our common stock to decline.

If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, including upon the expiration of any lockup periods or the pricesstatutory holding period under Rule 144, or issued upon the conversion of preferred stock, it could create a circumstance commonly referred to as an “overhang” and in anticipation of which the market price of our common stock could fall. The existence of an overhang, whether or not sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make more difficult our ability to raise additional financing through the sale of equity or equity-related securities in the future at which holdersa time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate.

If we fail to comply with the rules under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 related to accounting controls and procedures, or if we discover material weaknesses and deficiencies in our internal control and accounting procedures, our stock price could decline significantly and raising capital could be more difficult.

If we fail to comply with the rules under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 related to disclosure controls and procedures, or, if we discover material weaknesses and other deficiencies in our internal control and accounting procedures, our stock price could decline significantly and raising capital could be more difficult. Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. If material weaknesses or significant deficiencies are discovered or if we otherwise fail to achieve and maintain the adequacy of our internal control, we may not be able to sellensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Moreover, effective internal controls are necessary for us to produce reliable financial reports and are important to helping prevent financial fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent fraud, our business and operating results could be harmed, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, and the trading price of our common stock.stock could drop significantly.

Our common stock will beis subject to the “Penny Stock” rules of the SEC and the trading market in our securities will be limited, which makes transactions in our common stock cumbersome and may reduce the value of an investment in our common stock.

Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act establishes the definition of a “penny stock,” for the purposes relevant to us, as any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or with an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions. For any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require: (a) that a broker or dealer approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks; and (b) the broker or dealer receive from the investor a written agreement to the transaction, setting forth the identity and quantity of the penny stock to be purchased.

In order to approve a person’s account for transactions in penny stocks, the broker or dealer must: (a) obtain financial information and investment experience objectives of the person and (b) make a reasonable determination that the transactions in penny stocks are suitable for that person and the person has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial matters to be capable of evaluating the risks of transactions in penny stocks.

The broker or dealer must also deliver, prior to any transaction in a penny stock, a disclosure schedule prescribed by the SEC relating to the penny stock market, which, in highlight form: (a) sets forth the basis on which the broker or dealer made the suitability determination; and (b) confirms that the broker or dealer received a signed, written agreement from the investor prior to the transaction. Generally, brokers may be less willing to execute transactions in securities subject to the “penny stock” rules. This may make it more difficult for investors to dispose of our common stock and cause a decline in the market value of our common stock.

Disclosure also has to be made about the risks of investing in penny stocks in both public offerings and in secondary trading and about the commissions payable to both the broker or dealer and the registered representative, current quotations for the securities and the rights and remedies available to an investor in cases of fraud in penny stock transactions. Finally, monthly statements have to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks.

BeingFINRA sales practice requirements may also limit a public company is an additional expense with additional administrative burden.shareholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.

In addition to the “penny stock” rules described above, FINRA has adopted rules that require that in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. The FINRA requirements make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which may limit your ability to buy and sell our stock and have an adverse effect on the market for our shares.

Risks Related to This Offering

The sale of our common stock to GHS may cause dilution, and the sale of the shares of common stock acquired by GHS, or the perception that such sales may occur, could cause the price of our common stock to fall.

On July 9, 2019, we entered into the Purchase Agreement with GHS, pursuant to which GHS has committed to purchase up to $3,000,000 of our common stock. Upon effectivenessthe execution of the Purchase Agreement, we issued30,000 commitment shares to GHS for its commitment to purchase shares of our common stock under the Purchase Agreement. The remaining shares of our common stock that may be issued under the Purchase Agreement may be sold by us to GHS at our discretion from time to time over a 24-month period commencing after the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, including that the SEC has declared effective the registration statement that includes this Prospectus is a partprospectus. The purchase price for the shares that we may sell to GHS under the Purchase Agreement will fluctuate based on the price of we will be subject to federal securities laws, rules and regulations related thereto. Complying with these laws and regulations will requireour common stock. Depending on market liquidity at the time, and attentionsales of such shares may cause the trading price of our Boardcommon stock to fall.

We generally have the right to control the timing and amount of Directorsany future sales of our shares to GHS. Additional sales of our common stock, if any, to GHS will depend upon market conditions and management, and increase our expenses. As a public reporting company, we would become fully subjectother factors to the information and reporting requirementsbe determined by us. We may ultimately decide to sell to GHS all, some, or none of the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, and other federal securities laws, rules and regulations related thereto, including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Complying with these laws and regulations requires the time and attentionadditional shares of our Board of Directors and management, and increases our expenses. We estimate we will incur approximately $100,000 to $150,000 in 2016 to become a public reporting company and comply with public company compliance requirements, with many of those costs recurring annually thereafter.

Among other things, we willcommon stock that may be required to:

The costs of preparing and filing annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC and furnishing audited reports to stockholders are added expenses and much greater than that of a privately-held company, and compliance with these rules and regulations may require us to hire additional financial reporting, internal controls and other finance personnel, and will involve a material increase in regulatory, legal and accounting expenses and the attention of management. There can be no assurance that we will be able to comply with the applicable regulations in a timely manner, if at all. In addition, being a public company makes it more expensiveavailable for us to obtain directorsell pursuant to the Purchase Agreement. If and officer liability insurance. Inwhen we do sell shares to GHS, after GHS has acquired the future, weshares, GHS may be requiredresell all, some or none of those shares at any time or from time to accept reduced coverage or incur substantially higher coststime in its discretion. Therefore, sales to obtain this coverage.

Offers or availability forGHS by us could result in substantial dilution to the interests of other holders of our common stock. Additionally, the sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the price of our common stock to decline.

If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market, including upon the expiration of any lockup periodsGHS, or the statutory holding period under Rule 144, or issued upon the conversion of preferred stock, it could create a circumstance commonly referred to as an “overhang” and in anticipation of which the market price of our common stock could fall.  The existence of an overhang, whether or notsuch sales, have occurred or are occurring, also could make it more difficult our abilityfor us to raise additional financing through the sale ofsell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem reasonable or appropriate. might otherwise wish to effect sales.

GHS will pay less than the then-prevailing market price for our common stock.

We will sell common stock to GHS pursuant to the Purchase Agreement at 80% of the lowest trading price of the common stock in the 10 consecutive trading days immediately preceding our delivery of a purchase notice to GHS. GHS has a financial incentive to sell our common stock immediately upon receiving the shares to realize the profit equal to the difference between the discounted price and the market price. If GHS sells the shares, the price of our common stock could decrease. If our stock price decreases, GHS may have a further incentive to sell the shares of our common stock that it holds and purchase additional shares to sell. These sales may have a further impact on our stock price.

USE OF PROCEEDS

The selling stockholdersThis prospectus relates to shares of our common stock that may be offered and sold from time to time by GHS. We will receive all of theno proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock by GHS in this offering. We may receive up to $3,000,000 in aggregate gross proceeds under the shares offered by them underPurchase Agreement from any sales we make to GHS pursuant to the Purchase Agreement after the date of this Prospectus.prospectus. We will not receive anyestimate that the net proceeds to us from the sale of our common stock to GHS pursuant to the shares byPurchase Agreement will be up to $2,946,000 over an approximately 24-month period, assuming that we sell the selling stockholders covered byfull amount of our common stock that we have the right, but not the obligation, to sell to GHS under the Purchase Agreement, and after other estimated fees and expenses. See “Plan of Distribution” elsewhere in this Prospectus.prospectus for more information.

We expect to use any proceeds that we receive under the Purchase Agreement for working capital and general corporate purposes.

GHS TRANSACTION

On July 9, 2019, we entered into the Purchase Agreement and a registration rights agreement, or the Registration Rights Agreement, with GHS, pursuant to which GHS has agreed to purchase from us up to $3,000,000 in shares, or the Shares, of our common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

Under the Purchase Agreement, we have the right, from time to time at our sole discretion and subject to certain conditions, to direct GHS to purchase Shares on any business day (a “Put”), provided that at least ten trading days has passed since the most recent Put. The purchase price of Shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement will be 80% of the lowest trading price of our common stock during the 10 trading days prior to the Put (the “Pricing Period”). Such sales of common stock by us, if any, may occur from time to time, at our option, over the 24-month period commencing on the date that the registration statement, which this prospectus is a part of, is declared effective by the SEC and a final prospectus in connection therewith is filed and the other terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement are satisfied.

The number of Shares that we may direct GHS to purchase per Put is limited by the average daily trading volume of our common stock prior to the Put, as follows:

In all instances, we may not sell Shares to GHS under the Purchase Agreement if it would result in GHS beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our common stock. In addition, no Put can be made in an amount that exceeds $400,000.

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, we are required to register the Shares on the Registration Statement to be filed with the SEC within 30 days after the date of the Purchase Agreement.

Additionally, on July 9, 2019, we issued 30,000 shares of common stock to GHS for entering into the Purchase Agreement.

Issuances of our common stock in this offering will not affect the rights or privileges of our existing stockholders, except that the economic and voting interests of each of our existing stockholders will be diluted as a result of any such issuance. Although the number of shares of common stock that our existing stockholders own will not decrease, the shares owned by our existing stockholders will represent a smaller percentage of our total outstanding shares after any such issuance to GHS.

MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

There is currently no public or other market for ourPrice Range of Common Stock

Our common stock and we cannot guarantee that any such market will develop in the foreseeable future.  It is our intention to seekhas been available for quotation on the OTCQB but an application to trade our common stock has not been filed byMarkets under the symbol “HCCC” since November 21, 2017. The price range during the year ended December 31, 2018, was a market maker on our behalf aslow of the date$0.51 per share and a high of this Prospectus.  There can be no assurances that our common stock will be approved for trading on the OTCQB, or any other trading exchange. $3.25 per share.

Holders

As of September 26, 2016,there were3,131,579 sharesOn July 18, 2019, the closing sale price of our common stock, issued and outstanding andas reported by the OTC Markets, was $1.00 per share. On July 18, 2019, there were 50 holders of record of our common stock. Because certain of our shares of common stock are held by 57 shareholdersbrokers and other institutions on behalf of record. The transfer agentstockholders, we are unable to estimate the total number of our common stock is VStock Transfer, LLC, 77 Spruce Street, Suite 201, Cedarhurst, NY 11516.stockholders represented by these record holders.

DividendsDividend Policy

We have never paid any cash dividends on our capital stock and do not declared or paidanticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock and we do not anticipate paying any cash dividends to stockholders in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain future earnings to fund ongoing operations and future capital requirements of our business. Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and such other factors as the Board of Directors deemdeems relevant.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Some of the information in this Form S-1 contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and “continue,” or similar words. You should read statements that contain these words carefully because they:

We believe it is important to communicate our expectations. However, there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or over which we have no control. Our actual results and the timing of certain events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors,” “Business” and elsewhere in this Prospectus. See “Risk Factors.”

Business Overview

We were formed in August 2015 to expand upon the successful implementation of a solar 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.

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 solar 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.

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. Typically, one HC-1 standard system configuration with a solar modules and a large tank for hydrogen storage can provide 40 kWh per day, which is the average amount of electricity utilized by homes in the U.S. 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 SRECs.energy credits. In certain states, an end user receives one SRECenergy credit for each 1,000 kWhkilowatt hours (kWh) produced through renewal energy. The customer sells these SRECscredits 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 SRECcredit can vary depending on supply and demand, but on average, SRECs sells for $250.demand. Many other states that may not offer an SRECenergy credit program, do offer other cash incentives for renewable energy systems.

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 is a highly regarded and established company that designs, installs and maintains a variety of technology products in the security systems market. Pride also provides annual maintenance programs 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 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.

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 installing environmental systems requiring electrical, plumbing and gases, which is similar to the installation of 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 the use 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 listThis overall approach is expanding each year.

We have received requests for and provided quotations on themore cost for our HC-1 systems and believe that we will design and install 12 hydrogen energy systems over the next 18 months. We signed our first contract in June 2016 for the installation of our first HC-1 system. The contract was with Rezaul Karim, one of our directors. As a result of recent project changes by the customer, the system installation is expected to commence in late 2016, with revised permits expected to be submitted in October.We currently receive approximately 30 inquiries a month from potential customers and have two quotes currently outstanding, which are in addition to the one existing contract discussed above. In addition, all leads are coming from word of mouth, and we anticipate that as we start to market our services, that will lead to more potential customers. Othereffective than the existing contract, no inquiries or outstanding quotes are from or with related parties.

We are also searching for suitable acquisition targets that will complement our services, create revenue production, allow us to expand our sales and technicalprotracted nature of opening 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 prospectus, 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.

Results of Operations

For the Period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to Decemberthree months ended March 31, 20152019 and the three months ended March 31, 2018

Revenue and Cost of Revenue

We had no$1,704,273 of revenue orand $1,196,438 for cost of revenue during the period August 17, 2015 (datethree months ended March 31, 2019.

We had $1,726,324 of inception) to Decemberrevenue and $1,241,030 for cost of revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2015.2018, of which $31,789 and $31,617, respectively, was related party.

		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 period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to Decemberthree months ended March 31, 2015,2019, our general and administrative expenses were $5,820. Research$626,552. $167,540 was related to the Renewable Systems Integration segment, which included $37,500 of gross payroll, $26,773 of accounting fees related to audit and development expenses were $2,400consulting fees, $23,450 for improvements to our HC-1 system. Professionalshare donation, $19,500 of management fees, of $2,024 consisted$12,000 of legal fees, $8,562 of stock based compensation, $8,000 of 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 of amortization, $5,059 of miscellaneous 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-renewable Systems Integration segment incurred in connectiongeneral and administrative expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2019 of $459,012, including management and administrative salaries of $228,614 along with $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 incorporationthree months ended March 31, 2018 of $412,992, including management and set-upadministrative salaries of our company$157,841 along with $65,978 of other various employee expenses, such as vacation and capital raising activities.sick time. In addition, automobile expenses totaled $71,452, which included repairs, fuel and auto allowance. Facilities lease totaled $26,994. We incurred $882$7,183 of travel and entertainment, relatedbusiness meals, investor relations and promotional expenses. Professional fees of $6,145 consisted of legal and accounting fees incurred for tax and human resources advice. Dues and subscription fees were $1,102, which pertained to potential customer site visits.miscellaneous business subscriptions and renewals. In addition, we incurred $275depreciation of office supplies$27,574, $25,159 for various insurance, other miscellaneous fees of $19,361, $17,154 for telecommunications, $5,156 of 401(k) expense and related expenses and $239 on outside services for computer and internet-related services.$4,066 of tax expense.

 

Net LossWe incurred $24,921 of other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019, including $36,095 of interest 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 March 31, 2018, including $14,215 of interest expense – related party, $3,946 of interest expense and $3,418 of loss on fixed asset disposal.

As a result of the foregoing, we had a net loss of $5,820 during$143,638 for the period August 17, 2015 (datethree months ended March 31, 2019, compared to a net loss of inception) to December$110,969 for the three months ended March 31, 2015.2018.

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017

 

Revenue and Cost of Revenue

 

WeFor the year ended December 31, 2018, we had $1,500$7,546,437 of revenue and $1,500 for$5,532,983 of cost of revenue, duringof which $40,548 and $40,376, respectively, was related party. Revenues increased from 2017 to 2018 due to the six monthsacquisition of PVBJ in February of 2018. For the year ended June 30, 2016.December 31, 2017, we had $6,352,886 of revenue and $4,329,070 of cost of revenue, of which $85,919 and $87,649, respectively, was related party. Pride revenues for year ended December 31, 2018 were $5,073,533, down from $6,266,967 for year ended December 31, 2017. This was relateddue in large part to a land survey for a potential HC-1 installation project.two larger contract jobs that Pride completed in 2017 year that were in excess of one million dollars.

		For the Year Ended
		December 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
Revenue by segment
Renewable systems integration – related party		$	40,548			$	85,919
Non-renewable system integration			7,505,889				6,266,967
		$	7,546,437			$	6,352,886

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General and Administrative Expenses

 

During the six monthsyear ended June 30, 2016,December 31, 2018, our general and administrative expenses were $489,127. We granted an aggregate$2,446,860. $565,700 was related to the Renewable Systems Integration segment, including corporate expenses comprised of 1,000,000 options$150,000 of gross payroll, $87,560 of accounting fees related to purchaseaudit, consulting and tax costs, $78,000 in management disbursements, $68,293 of stock-based compensation, $63,050 of legal fees, $30,343 of dues and subscription fees, which pertained to transfer agent, press release, EDGAR fees and OTC Market annual listing fees, $18,063 of directors and officers insurance liability, $16,877 of amortization, $12,545 of investor relations, $12,221 of travel, $10,168 of payroll taxes, and $18,580 of miscellaneous expenses.

The Non-renewable Systems Integration segment incurred general and administrative expenses during the year ended December 31, 2018 of $1,881,160, including management and administrative salaries of $827,406 along with $434,697 of other various employee expenses, such as vacation, sick time, workcover and payroll processing. In addition, facilities lease for the Pride and PVBJ offices totaled $98,593 and auto allowance totaled $61,869. Insurance expense was $178,567, which related to liability and health. Other expenses included $62,646 of professional and legal fees, including fees related to the acquisition of PVBJ, $52,950 of telecommunications, $26,012 of general office expenses, $24,155 in computer services, $23,451 of 401(k) contribution, $9,218 of meals and entertainment, $8,278 of donations and contributions, $6,814 in bank service charges, $4,502 of advertising and $62,002 of miscellaneous expenses.

During the year ended December 31, 2017, our common stock in connection with the services rendered, at the exercise price of $0.01 per share for a term of five years, vesting immediately,general and having a fair value of $387,450. Research and developmentadministrative expenses were $2,000$1,960,863. $261,118 was related to the Renewable Systems Integration segment, including corporate expenses comprised of $94,643 of accounting fees related to audit, consulting and Pride acquisition costs, $60,689 of legal fees, $51,625 of stock-based compensation, $24,525 of dues and subscription fees, which pertained to transfer agent, EDGAR fees and OTC Market annual listing fees, $10,404 of directors and officers insurance liability, $9,097 of travel, and $10,135 of miscellaneous expenses.

The Non-renewable Systems Integration segment incurred general and administrative expenses during the year ended December 31, 2017 of $1,699,745 including management and administrative salaries of $611,178 along with $376,628 of other various employee expenses, such as vacation and sick time, and management fees of $184,004. In addition, automobile expenses totaled $181,233, which included repairs, fuel and auto allowance. Facilities lease for improvementsthe Pride offices totaled $91,111. Consulting/dues and subscription fees were $4,000 which pertained to our HC-1 system.miscellaneous business subscriptions and renewals. Professional fees of $82,539$13,827 consisted of legal and accounting fees incurred in connection with capital raising activitiesfor tax and audit relatedhuman resources advice. Other expenses included $66,255 of insurance, $28,529 of telecommunications, $27,176 of computer expenses and $19,362 of utilities and safety expenses. Consulting fees were $3,421, which pertained to EDGAR fees along with miscellaneous annual business subscriptions and renewals. We also incurred $14,868$31,985 of depreciation, $24,311 of bad debt expense, $7,295 of interest expense, $2,041 of travel and entertainment, business meals, investor relations and promotional expenses related to potential customer site visits along with a promotional Earth Day Texas event in Dallas, Texas. $30,810 of other miscellaneous fees.

We incurred a New Jersey state$16,257 of income tax provision and other expenses totaling $104,347 for the year ended December 31, 2018, including $79,622 of $509. In addition, weinterest expense – related party, $26,584 of interest expense and $15,418 change in fair value earn-out, offset by $17,277 of gain on fixed asset disposal.

We incurred $41$54,056 of office suppliesincome tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2017 and postage and depreciation of $300.incurred no other expenses.

Net Loss

As a result of the foregoing, we had a net loss of $491,127$554,010 for the six monthsyear ended June 30, 2016.December 31, 2018, compared to net income of $8,897 for the year ended December 31, 2017.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of June 30, 2016,March 31, 2019, we had a working capital deficit of $388,003,$48,401, comprised of $391,594 incurrent assets of $937,897 of accounts receivables, $328,439 of cash and cash equivalents, $92,269 of current right-of-use asset, $48,052 of costs in excess of billings and $18,772 of prepaid expenses. 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 withholding tax payable, $41,881 of billings in excess of cost, $32,259 of income tax payable and $32,052 of current notes payable, which was offset by $3,591 due to stockholders. made up our current liabilities at March 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 finance leases and $65,779 of equipment notes payable along with $61,609 of convertible notes payable – related party net of discount.

For the sixthree months ended June 30, 2016,March 31, 2019, we used $105,777$293,894 of cash in operating activities, which represented our net loss of $491,127$143,638, $260,524 in change in operating ROU asset, $207,425 of changes in accounts payable, $153,792 of billings in excess of cost, $30,000 in long term asset change, $17,403 of gain on the disposal of fixed assets $2,481 of prepaid expenses and $2,400$2,258 of costs in excess of billings, offset by $260,524 in change in operating ROU liability, $154,680 of changes in accounts 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.

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 three months ended March 31, 2018, we generated $126,372 of cash in operating activities, which represented our net loss of $110,969 and $217,910 of changes in accounts payable, offset by $300$33,352 of depreciation and $387,450 of stock based compensation. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, we had $448,171 of net cash provided by financing activities, which represented $450,000 of proceeds through the sale of shares of common stock, offset by $1,829 due to stockholders. We did not have any cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016.

Cash used in operations for the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015 was $3,420, which represented our net loss of $5,820, which was offset by $2,400amortization, $39,654 of changes in accounts payablereceivables, $4,284 of prepaid expenses, $28,969 of costs in excess of billings and accrued expenses. Cash$34,354 of billings in excess of cost, $17,148 in stock based compensation, $3,418 loss on sale of assets and $4,066 of income tax.

We used in$82,647 from investing activities forfrom the period August 17, 2015 (datepurchase of inception) to December 31, 2015 was $3,000 for paymentfixed assets of costs incurred for website development costs. For$68,628 and security deposits of $14,412 less the period August 17, 2015 (datedisposition of inception) to December 31, 2015, we had cashassets of $393.

We generated $73,849 from financing activities consisted of $55,620, from $50,200 through the saleissuance of sharesconvertible debt for $395,000, net of common stockrelated costs, less repayments on notes payable of $14,113, adding back proceeds of issuance of notes payable for $61,062 less payments on capital leases of $16,619 and $5,420 due to stockholders.long term debt of $351,481.

 

We expect to incur losses from operations forIn the near future. Wefuture 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 in the future 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. Due toWe did not achieve net income from operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 or the year ended December 31, 2018 and our brief history and historical operating losses, our operations historically have not been a source of liquidity.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.

 

December 2015 Private Placement 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 December 29, 2015,2018, we sold 105,263were in compliance with these covenants.

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 July 18, 2019, we had outstanding borrowings of $190,330 under the Credit Agreement, and the interest rate was 10.5%.

Equity Financing Agreement

On July 9, 2019, we entered into the Purchase Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement with GHS, pursuant to which GHS has agreed to purchase from us up to $3,000,000 in Shares of our common stock, subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement.

Under the Purchase Agreement, we have the right, from time to time at our sole discretion and subject to certain conditions, to issue GHS a Put, provided that at least ten trading days has passed since the most recent Put. The purchase price of Shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement will be 80% of the lowest trading price of our common stock during the Pricing Period. Such sales of common stock by us, if any, may occur from time to time, at our option, over the 24-month period commencing on the date that the registration statement, which this prospectus is a part of, is declared effective by the SEC and a final prospectus in connection therewith is filed and the other terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement are satisfied.

The number of Shares that we may direct GHS to purchase per Put is limited by the average daily trading volume of our common stock prior to the Put, as follows:

	i.	If between zero (0) to fifteen thousand (15,000) Shares are traded on average per day during the Pricing Period, the relevant Put shall be capped to fifteen thousand (15,000) Shares;
	ii.	If between fifteen thousand and one (15,001) Shares to thirty thousand (30,000) Shares are traded on average per day, the relevant Put shall be capped to thirty thousand (30,000) Shares;
	iii.	If between thirty thousand and one (30,001) Shares to sixty thousand (60,000) Shares are traded on average per day, the relevant Put shall be capped to sixty thousand (60,000) Shares;
	iv.	If between sixty thousand and one (60,001) Shares to one hundred and fifty thousand (150,000) Shares are traded on average per day, the relevant Put shall be capped to one hundred and fifty thousand (150,000) Shares; and
	v.	If the average daily traded volume for the Pricing Period is equal to or greater than one hundred fifty thousand and one (150,001) Shares, then the relevant Put shall be limited to an amount which equals two times (2x) the average daily volume for the Shares during the Pricing Period.

In all instances, we may not sell Shares to GHS under the Purchase Agreement if it would result in GHS beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our common stock. In addition, no Put can be made in an amount that exceeds $400,000.

Actual sales of shares of common stock to one accredited investorGHS under the Purchase Agreement will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by us from time to time, including, among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock and our determinations as to the appropriate sources of funding for grossus and our operations. For entering into the Purchase Agreement, we issued to GHS the Commitment Shares. We will not receive any cash proceeds from the issuance of $50,000.

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February 2016 Private Placement the Commitment Shares.

 

Effective2019 Convertible Debenture Financing

On February 4, 2016,8, 2019, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “2019 Purchase Agreement”) with two of our directors, pursuant to which we sold 526,316an aggregate principal amount of $150,000 in 10% Convertible Debentures (the “2019 Debentures”), convertible into shares of our common stock to one accredited investor for gross proceedsat a conversion price of $200,000.$0.50 per share.

 

June 2016 Private Placement

Effective June 16, 2016, we sold 500,000 sharesThe 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 52 accredited investors for gross proceeds of $250,000.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysisany holder whose conversion would result in the holder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses and stock-based compensation. We based our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

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.

Website Development Costs

In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Website Development Costs, website development is segregated into three stages or activities. During the initial, or planning stage, all related costs are expensed as incurred. The second phase is the development of the site, which include costs incurred for web application and infrastructure, as well as graphics development. Costs incurred during the second phase are capitalized and then amortized when the website is ready for its intended use. Stage three consists of costs incurred for post-implementation work, such as security, training and administration. Such costs incurred during this phase are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for additional upgrades and features once the website is launched are capitalized if the upgrades and enhancements furnish additional functionality; otherwise, such costs are expensed as incurred.

Website development costs which have been capitalized will be amortized, using the straight-line method, over an estimated useful life of five years, commencing when the site is launched.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. These costs consist primarily of consulting fees, salaries and direct payroll related costs.

Stock-Based Compensation

We measure the cost of services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the fair value of the award. For employees and directors, the fair value of the award is measured on the grant date and for non-employees, the fair value of the award is generally re-measured on vesting dates and interim financial reporting dates until the service period is complete. The fair value amount is then recognized over the period during which services are required to be provided in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

As of June 30, 2016, we had 1,000,000 options outstanding to purchase shares of common stock, of which all were vested.

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As of December 31, 2015, we had -0- options outstanding to purchase shares of common stock.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements2018 Convertible Debenture Financing

 

On June 19, 2014,January 2, 2018, we adoptedentered into a securities purchase agreement (the “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 “2020 Maturity Date”). Interest on the amendment to (Topic 718)Stock Compensation:Accounting for Share-Based Paymentswhen2018 Debentures accrues at the termsrate of an award provide that12% 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 performance target could be achieved afterconversion price of $0.75 per share at the requisite service period. The amendment for accounting for share based payments, when an award provides that a performance target that affects vesting could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period shall be accounted for as a performance condition. The performance target shall not be reflected in estimating the fair valuediscretion of the award at the grant date, and compensation cost shall be recognizedholder, with special provisions applying to any holder whose conversion would result in the period in which it becomes probable thatholder beneficially owning more than 4.99% of our common stock.

On February 8, 2019, we entered into amendments (the “Amendments”) with the performance target will be achieved and will representholders of the compensation cost attributable2018 Debentures. Pursuant to the period(s) for whichAmendments, the requisite service has already been rendered. If the performance target becomes probable of being achieved before the endconversion price of the requisite service period,2018 Debentures was reduced from $0.75 to $0.50, and the remaining unrecognized compensation cost shall be recognized prospectively overinterest rate on the remaining requisite service period. The total amount of compensation cost recognized during and after2018 Debentures was reduced from 12% to 10%.

Critical Accounting Policies

Please refer to Note 2 in the requisite service period shall reflectaccompanying financial statements for our policies.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Please refer to Note 16 in the number of awards that are expected to vest and shall be adjusted to reflect the awards that ultimately vest. We doaccompanying unaudited financial statements at March 31, 2019.

Management does not believe the accounting standards currently adopted willthere would have been a material effect on the accompanying condensed financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606). This ASU provides guidance for revenue recognition and affects any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets and supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition,” and most industry specific guidance. The standard’s core principle is the recognition of revenue when a company transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. In doing so, companies will need to use more judgment and make more estimates than under the current guidance. These may include identifying performance obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the method and impact the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” this Update as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards (the Simplification Initiative). The Board received feedback that having different balance sheet presentation requirements for debt issuance costs and debt discount and premium creates unnecessary complexity. Recognizing debt issuance costs as a deferred charge (that is, an asset) also is different from the guidance in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), which requires that transaction costs be deducted from the carrying value of the financial liability and not recorded as separate assets. Additionally, the requirement to recognize debt issuance costs as deferred charges conflicts with the guidance in FASB Concepts Statement No. 6, Elements of Financial Statements, which states that debt issuance costs are similar to debt discounts and in effect reduce the proceeds of borrowing, thereby increasing the effective interest rate. Concepts Statement 6 further states that debt issuance costs cannot be an asset because they provide no future economic benefit. To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this Update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this Update. For public business entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments in this Update are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the effects of adopting this ASU, if it is deemed to be applicable.

Management reviewed currently issued pronouncements during the twelve months ended December 31, 2015, and does not believe thathad any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards if currentlybeen adopted would have a material effect onin the accompanying condensed financial statements.current period.

 

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BUSINESS

 

Overview

 

The Company wasWe were formed in August 2015 to expand upon the successful implementation of a solar 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 renewal energy as its source for hydrogen production. We believe that it is a revolutionary green-energy concept that is safe, renewable, self-sustaining and cost effective. The hydrogen house concept began as a non-profit organization, The Hydrogen House Project, which was founded by Michael Strizki, our Chief Technology Officer. The organization successfully completed four hydrogen house projects, and we are now making the technology available to the general public.

 

We intend to design and implement 12 hydrogen energy systems over the next 18 months. We signed our first contract in June 2016 for the installation of our first HC-1 system. The contract was with Rezaul Karim, one of our directors. As a result of recent project changes by the customer, the system installation is expected to commence in late 2016, with revised permits expected to be submitted in October.We currently receive approximately 30 inquiries a month from potential customers and have two quotes currently outstanding, which are in addition to the one existing contract discussed above. In addition, all leads are coming from word of mouth, and we anticipate that as we start to market our services, that will lead to more potential customers. Other than the existing contract, no inquiries or outstanding quotes are from or with related parties.

Market Potential

 

According to the International Energy Agency,Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2017, renewable energy will represent the largest single source of electricity growth over the next five years.electrical generation through 2040. During that time, the share of renewable energy in global power generation willis expected to rise from its current 25% to over 26% by 2020 from 22% in 2013. By 2020, the amount of global electricity generation coming from renewable energy will be higher than today’s combined electricity demand of China, India and Brazil.40%. This rapid growth in the use of renewable energy is led by continued expansion in renewable energy technology, the need to lessen dependency on fossil fuel energy, grid-based vulnerabilities and the battle against global warming. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, renewable sources of energy accounted for about 10% of total U.S. energy consumption and 13% of electricity generation in 2014. In 2014, approximately $34 billion was spent on renewable energy production in the U.S. alone.

 

As we are one of the first providerproviders of a hydrogen energy system for residential housing, we are creating this new market within the renewable energy sector. As a result, there is no expectation or basis for any projections of the future of this market. Since the market did not exist previously, there can only be growth, not a decline, and we are, through the use of these statistics, showing that there is a significant market opportunity for hydrogen energy in the renewable energy sector. While the statistics show that there is expected to be a significant growth in renewable energy market, we cannot provide any assurances as to how much, Ifif any, of this market, we will be able to capture.

 

Technology Overview

 

There are great benefits to hydrogen energy. The use of hydrogen as a fuel produces no carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. Unlike fossil fuels, the only emissionssole emission 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. We believe it is safe and efficient, and the cleanest energy source on the planet.

In the past, there have been significant obstacles to commercializing hydrogen energy. The most significant being the need to reduce the cost of the production of hydrogen. No matter how productive an energy source may be, it will not be widely adopted if it is prohibitively expensive. As shown in the chart below, the cost of technology required to convert hydrogen gas to electricity has come down significantly over the last 10 years. As technology advances, the cost will continue to decline, making hydrogen energy more affordable.

Decline in Cost of Technology for a Standard System between 2006 and 2016
Component		Cost in 2006				Cost in 2016				Cost Savings
Hydrogen Generator		$	25,000			$	9,000			$	16,000
Fuel Cell		$	22,000			$	7,000			$	15,000
Solar Panels (40 275 watt panels)		$	44,000 ($4.00 per watt)			$	7,700 ($0.70 per watt)			$	36,300
TOTAL:		$	91,000			$	23,700			$	67,300

In addition to the cost, another challenge involves obtaining zoning and permits to install the system. Each local and state municipality needs to approve the installation. There are no special licenses or permits that are required for a client to store hydrogen on their property. The only permits that are required in connection with a hydrogenoffering this self-sustaining clean energy system are the basic building permits that are required by each town/city/municipality or county in connection with home improvement projects. In connection with the permitting process,using hydrogen and fuel cell technology, we must adhere to safety guidelines involving the safe installationoffer a number of hydrogen, which are the (i) Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s standards for the storage or delivery of hydrogen gas, and (ii) National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s stationary and portable fuel cells systems codes and standards. We have obtained all zoning and licensing permits for its prior installations, and we believe thatrenewable energy services, such existing documentation will be used for future approvals.

As well, for many people, hydrogen is a new formas audits of energy that needs to be explainedconsumption, review of energy/tax credits available, feasibility studies, solar/battery system installation, zoning/permitting analysis, site design/preparation and documented, so we need to educate potential customersrestoration, system startup, testing, commissioning, maintenance and overcome any resistance to adoption of new technology. There is also a misperception about hydrogen gas and its storage. There are no additional safety concerns when it comes to the storage of hydrogen gas, as it is similar to storing propane, another gas that is flammable but is in wide use and actively stored in tanks. As more installations are completed, we believe these challenges will become less restrictive.interconnection applications.

The HC-1 System

 

We have succeeded in developing a hydrogen energy system designed to create electricity that is generated by renewable solar energy.electricity. We call the solar 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.

 

The HC-1 system is connected to the residential or commercial property through the inverters.property. The electricity 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 hydrogen stored in the tank, which processed through a fuel cell, creates the electricity. As the system is able to produce hydrogen, that keeps the hydrogen tank full, it provides a continuous supply of clean energy and sustainability that is independent from the grid.

 

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Each HC-1 system is custom designed to accommodate the electrical loads for an end user. The system is completely scalable. Typically, one HC-1 standard system configuration with a solar modules and a large tank for hydrogen storage can provide 40 kWh per day, which is the averagea sufficient amount of electricity utilized byto satisfy the daily demand of a majority of homes in the U.S.United States. If the customer is connected to the electricutility grid, excess energy production that is converted to hydrogen in excess of the amount stored in the hydrogen tank is transferred to the local electricutility company, creating energy credits.

 

For an HC-1 system installation, the battery inverters and batteries are placed in the interior of the house or building. The hydrogen generator, fuel cell, electronics, pipes and tubing are kept in an outdoor enclosure near the house or building. The solar modules and solar inverters are outdoors and can be configured on the house or building or on land depending on available space. The hydrogen tank is typically underground but can be placed above ground, if necessary.

Solar Modules and Racking		Solar Inverters		Battery Inverters

 

Batteries and Enclosure		HC-1 Outdoor Enclosure		Hydrogen Generator

 

Fuel Cell		Hydrogen Tank		Hydrogen Tank Connected

 

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Standard System Configuration

While the HC-1 system is completely scalable up or down, outlined below is the standard system configuration for a residential installation.

Power Specifications:

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12,000 watts of electric solar power

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1,200 ampere hour (AH) 48v battery pack power

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1,100 watts of hydrogen fuel cell power

Component Specifications:

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(40) 320 watt solar modules and racking

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(2) 6,000 watt solar inverters

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(24) 400 AH 6v valve regulated lead acid batteries

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(2) 6,000 watt off grid battery inverters

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(1) battery combiner and enclosure

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(1) 1,100 watt hydrogen fuel cell

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(1) H2 To Go hydrogen generator 600/cc @ 250 psi

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(1) communications controller, card and interface

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(1) outdoor enclosure

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(1) 1,000 gallon hydrogen storage tank

We are an integrator of technology, so we do not manufacture any of the components of our HC-1 system. All components are purchased from various suppliers. We do not have any formal relationships with any suppliers as all of the components are readily available off-the-shelf from a number of various suppliers. As such, when we need to obtain components, we are able to source such components at that time and at the best available price.

 

Each project is customized to meet the particular needs of the client. Various factors, including the size of the residence or commercial property, the amount of electricity needed to be generated and the amount and intensity of solar availability, all impact the price charged on a project. We anticipate that the anticipated range of prices for a hydrogen energy system is expected to be between $35,000 and $200,000.

Cost Savings

We believe that the HC-1 system has the potential to generate an excellent return on investment over time. However, we acknowledge that the initial cost of adopting a hydrogen energy system today is a significant hurdle for potential customers, as the short-term costs of electricity produced by fossil fuels is significantly cheaper to a customer than from our system, as we anticipate it will take approximately eight and one-half years before a customer has an overall net gain from our system.

For example, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average cost in the New York/New Jersey area is 19.1 cents per kWh for the supply of electricity. An average customer in the State of New Jersey using40 kWh per day spends approximately $300 per month on their electric bill, which includes the cost of the supply of electricity, the costs by the local utility company for the delivery of the electricity and taxes.It would cost the customer approximately $100,000 to buy our hydrogen energy system to provide that same amount of electricity. The owner received a 30% investment tax credit from the federal government for the installation of the renewable energy system. That tax credit results in a savings of $30,000, bringing the cost of the system down to $70,000.

The $300 monthly average electricity bill is eliminated, resulting in annual savings of $3,600, as the system produces all the electricity needed and also generates excess electricity that the system will generate about 18 SRECs per year. Those 18 SRECs are sold for approximately $4,500. As a result, the $70,000 HC-1 system will be repaid to the user in approximately 8.6 years, as the user is achieving annual savings of $8,100. Our calculation of cost savings assumes that the customer has purchased the system outright and not financed the purchase and does not include any maintenance costs that may be required in connection with the system. Further benefits include having a clean renewable energy source that protects our environment, lessening dependence on the aging grid and allowing for a backup power generation system if the grid malfunctions from a natural disaster or cyber-attack.

To date, there have been minimal maintenance costs for the hydrogen electric systems built, averaging less than $300 per year. In addition, there is a minimal amount of water required, no more than five gallons annually to keep the standard system replenished. The estimated life span of the system has not yet been determined at this time, as it is a relatively new application of the technology, but the first system was installed over 10 years ago and continues to properly operate.

The calculation of the number of SRECs generated each year is based upon historical results from the hydrogen electric system built to date. However, we have a very limited sample size, which may not be meaningful or accurate for all potential customers. As we are in our early stage of development with our systems, the potential cost savings may not be proven and we cannot provide any assurances to potential customers that they will achieve cost savings in the future, if at all. In addition, our calculations assume that the price of electricity remains relatively stable. If the price of electricity decreases, then it will take longer for a user to see savings from our system, and if the price of electricity increases, then a user should see savings in a shorter than anticipated timeframe.

Consulting and Installation Services

We will manage all projects directly and will be involved in all aspects of energy infrastructure build-out utilizing existing staff and subcontractors. We provide customers with an initial consultation free of charge, whereby we will review the customer’s location and utility bills to understand their historical energy consumption. We will then generate a proposal outline, indicating what type of system they will need, and what potential tax credits and energy credits they will be entitled to with our HC-1 system.

If the customer wishes to proceed, we are paid $5,000 to conduct a feasibility study, which involves:

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Determining what government authorizations are required to proceed;

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Determining what zoning regulations apply to the project site;

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Designing site plans and determining what site permits are required;

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Conducting an energy audit;

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Providing the preliminary system design and drawings; and

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Drafting of the project contract.

Upon execution of the final contract, and payment of the initial fee, we initiate the system installation, which involves.

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Assignment of the project manager;

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Completed photovoltaic design with signed and sealed drawings;

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Completed electrical distribution and interconnection design with signed and sealed drawings;

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Execution and filing of all local construction permits and fees on behalf of the system end user;

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Completed public utility interconnection applications;

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Submission of all construction liability and professional liability insurance forms;

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Confirmation of safety compliance;

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Site preparation for implementation;

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System installation, completion of all cabling, system start-up, testing and commissioning;

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Site restoration; and

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Preparation of closeout documents with as-built drawings and photos.

All project work is performed to specifications that meet local utility requirements as well as domestic and international building codes. Once the system is operational, we remotely receive data to monitor its performance and energy efficiency to confirm the system is functioning as expected. We will also provide any additional maintenance required at standard labor rates. We provide a standard one year warranty on our workmanship. Each of the components has a manufacturer’s warranty that is at least one year in duration. If components need to be replaced after the one year workmanship warranty, we will secure replacement components, under warranty if possible, and we will install at our standard labor rates.

 

Growth Strategy

 

Currently, our employees are licensed to install our HC-1 systems in the State of New Jersey. We intend to aggressively grow our business, both organically and through strategic acquisitions. We intend to continue to acquire companies with licensed contractors in various states and regions, which will allow us to expand the territories in which we can build 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. Initially,technicians that can be trained to design and install our systems.

Pride Subsidiary

On January 31, 2017, we planentered into a share exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with 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 (together with Turquino, the “Pride Shareholders”). Pursuant to focus on acquisitionsthe Exchange Agreement, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Pride from the Pride Shareholders in states that offer SRECs orexchange for an aggregate of 3,800,000 shares of our common stock. Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, are each a managing partner of Turquino.

Pride sells, designs, installs and maintains a variety of technology products in the security systems market, including commercial alarm systems, access control and video surveillance. Pride also provides annual maintenance contracts. The division 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 security systems integrator for the Queensland Government and has various government contracts in place for installation, maintenance and project services. Pride also works with a number of general contractors as a subcontractor for security systems integration.

Pride has a renewable energy incentives.division that 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 a significant bid list and has begun to generate limited revenue for renewable energy systems focusing on the residential, commercial and government sectors.

 

Completed ProjectsPVBJ Subsidiary

 

As previously mentioned,On February 1, 2018, we acquired PVBJ of Downingtown, Pennsylvania for 444,445 shares of our common stock and $221,800 in cash, to be paid out over time from positive earnings of PVBJ. Established in 2008 and historically profitable, PVBJ is well recognized for the hydrogen house concept began as a non-profit organization that completed four hydrogen house projects. Outlined below are descriptionsdesign, installation, maintenance and emergency service of three of these installations. The fourth installationenvironmental systems both in residential and commercial markets. PVBJ is under a confidentiality agreement imposed by the end user and cannot be discussed.

Strizki Property, Hopewell, NJnow expanding into renewable energy systems.

 

This was the first solar hydrogen energy system installed in North America. Completed in 2006, the installation is comprised of land-based and roof-based solar modules, 10 above ground tanks each holding 1,000 gallons of gasified hydrogen, six inverters, 48 6v batteries, a hydrogen generator and a fuel cell. At the time, the cost of this system was $185,000 due to the additional solar modules, storage tanks, inverters and batteries, which have all since, come down in price. This 2,800 square foot home can operate completely off the grid but is connected to the grid in order to generate energy credits. The home produces approximately $8,000 in SRECs per year.

De Tiberge Property, Pennington, NJ

This project was completed in 2015 and was comprised of land-based solar modules, one underground tank that holds 1,000 gallons of gasified hydrogen, four solar inverters, four battery inverters, 24 6v batteries, a hydrogen generator and a fuel cell. The sale price for the system was $185,000. The higher sales price reflects a larger solar module installation and multiple inverters. The system was purchased outright by the owner and included a 30% investment tax credit from the federal government. The dwelling is a 2,300 square foot home that had an average monthly electricity bill of $680. With the installation of the solar hydrogen energy system, the property generates approximately $9,000 in SRECs per year and saving approximately $8,000 per year as there is no electricity bill.

Knapp Property, Grand Cayman Island

This project was completed in 2012 and was comprised of roof-based solar modules, one above ground tank that holds 1,000 gallons of gasified hydrogen, two inverters, 18 6v batteries, a hydrogen generator and a fuel cell. The sale price for the system was $122,000. The system was purchased outright by the owner. The Cayman Islands government does not provide any investment tax credit and the public utility company does not provide for SRECs or net usage credits. However, as is the case with most island nations, electricity is very expensive. In the case of the 2,800 square foot Knapp Property, the electrical bill exceeded $1,000 per month with grid restoration assessments. By installing the solar hydrogen energy system, the owner eliminated 95% of their monthly electric bill. The system also has the full endorsement of The Cayman Islands Department of Environment.

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Competition

 

Given the increasing focus on renewable energy to offset the environmental problems caused by fossil fuels, the renewable energy industry is highly competitive, and rapidly evolving. Our major competitors include leading global companies, and other regional and local energy providers.

 

In the markets where we plan to conduct business, we will compete with many energy producers including electric utilities and large independent power producers. There is also competition from fossil fuel sources such as natural gas and coal, and other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. The competition depends on the resources available within the specific markets. However, we believe that our unique system allows us to compete favorably with traditional utilities and other renewable energy systems in the regions we service.

 

Although the cost to produce clean, reliable, renewable energy is becoming more competitive with traditional fossil fuel sources, it generally remains more expensive to produce, and the reliability of its supply is less consistent than traditional fossil fuel. Deregulation and consumer preference are becoming important factors in increasing the development of renewable energy projects.

However, as a newly formed company with only a short operating history, substantially all of our competitors have advantages over us in terms of greater operational, financial, technical, management or other resources in particular markets or in general. While hydrogen energy has certain advantages when compared to other power generating technologies, it is one of the newer and less established methods of renewable energy and therefore currently has less market acceptance.

 

Governmental Regulation

 

We are subject to laws and regulations affecting our operations in a number of areas. These U.S. and foreign laws and regulations affect the Company’s activities which include, but are not limited to, the areas of zoning, permitting, labor, advertising, consumer protection, real estate, billing, quality of services, intellectual property and ownership and infringement, tax, import and export requirements, anti-corruption, foreign exchange controls and cash repatriation restrictions, data privacy requirements, anti-competition, environmental, and health and safety. In the U.S., our operations are subject to stringent and complex federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the occupational health and safety of our employees and wage regulations. For example, we are subject to the requirements of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended, or OSHA, and comparable state laws that protect and regulate employee health and safety. We expend resources to maintain compliance with OSHA requirements and industry best practices.

 

Regulatory Matters

 

If a customer wishes to connect our system to the electrical grid in order to generate renewable energy credits, the customer needs to obtain interconnection agreements from the applicable local primary electricity utility. Prior to an installation of the HC-1 system, on behalf of the customer, we will submit an interconnection application with the local public utility company to become a certified renewable energy generator. Approval of the application is based on a balance of historical consumption and the amount of renewable energy to be produced. In almost all cases, interconnection agreements are standard form agreements that have been pre-approved by the local public utility commission or other regulatory body with jurisdiction over interconnection. As such, no additional regulatory approvals are required once interconnection agreements are signed. 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.

 

Government Incentives

 

We intend to focus on states or countries whose government supports a regulatory standard requiring its utility companies to increase their production of energy from renewable energy sources. These governments have established various incentives and financial mechanisms to accelerate and promote the use 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.

If the customer obtains an interconnection agreement from the applicable local primary electricity utility, once the HC-1 system is operational, the HC-1 system end user can eliminate their electric bill and, if in a permissible state, can begin generating SRECs. In certain states, an end user receives one SREC for each 1,000 kWh produced through renewal energy. The customer sells these SRECs 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 SREC can vary depending on supply and demand, but on average, SRECs sells for $250. Many other states, which may not offer an SREC program, as well as the Federal government, do offer other cash and tax incentives for renewable energy systems.credits.

 

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Employees

 

As of September 26, 2016,July 18, 2019, we had five46 full time employees, including our officers.of which 28 worked for Pride, 13 for PVBJ, and five for corporate. We plan to hire employees on an as-needed basis. None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we believe that our relations with our employees are good.

 

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES

 

We maintain our principal office at 97 River Road, Flemington, NJ 08822.3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75234. Our telephone number at that office is (908) 837-9097.(972) 888-6009. Our currentoffice is in a shared office space consistsprovider, for which we entered into a one-year lease in January 2019 at a cost of approximately 800 square feet, which$120 per month. Our Pride main office is donated to us from onelocated at 1/36 Kerryl Street Kunda Park, Queensland Australia at a cost of $2,640 and our executive officers. There is no lease agreement and we pay no rent.PVBJ office located at 141 Robbins Road Suite 100 Downingtown, PA United States at a cost of $1,390 a month.

 

We believe that our existing facilities are suitable and adequate to meet our current business requirements. We maintain a website at www.hcellenergy.comvarious websites and the information contained on that websitethose websites is not deemed to be a part of this Prospectus.prospectus.

 

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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.

 

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MANAGEMENT

 

The names of our executive officers and directors and their age, title, and biography as of September 26, 2016July 18, 2019 are set forth below:

 

Name		Age		Position Held with our Company		Date First Elected or Appointed
Andrew Hidalgo		5963		Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman of the Board and Director		August 17, 2015
Matthew Hidalgo		3336		Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary		August 17, 2015
Mike Strizki		5962		Chief Technology Officer		August 17, 2015
James Strizki		3235		Executive Vice President of Technical Services and Director		August 17, 2015
Rezaul KarimPaul V. Benis, Jr.		5948		Executive Vice President		February 1, 2018
Michael A. Doyle		64		Director		February 5, 2016April 3, 2017
Charles F. Benton		68		Director		April 3, 2017

 

Business Experience

 

The following is a brief account of the education and business experience of each director and executive officer of our Company, indicating the person'sperson’s principal occupation during that period, and the name and principal business of the organization in which such occupation and employment were carried out.

Andrew Hidalgo – Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman of the Board and Director.

 

Andy is responsible for strategic direction, business development and investor relations. Andy has over 25 years of experience in business planning, operations, mergers, acquisitions, financing, corporate governance and SEC compliance. Andy has been a Managing Partner at Turquino Equity LLC (“Turquino”) since its formation in August 2013. Turquino is a global investment firm that focuses on private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions. Andy founded WPCS International Incorporated (“WPCS”), a NASDAQ-listed, design-build engineering services company, and served as Chairman, CEO and President between November 2001 and July 2013. WPCS raised over $40 million of equity financing and acquired 19 companies on three continents during Andy’s tenure. Andy also has prior experience included operational and business development roles with 3M, (special accounts manager), Schlumberger (district manager for the Manufacturing Data Systems, Inc. division) and General Electric, (regional manager for the Calma Company division), where he was also a member of the corporate business development committee. Andy’s significant executive leadership experience was instrumental in his selection as a member of the board of directors.

Matthew Hidalgo – Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.

Matt is responsible for financial management and operations. Matt has over 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, restructuring and the integration of acquisitions. Matt has been a Managing Partner at Turquino since its formation in August 2013. Between February 2010 and December 2013, he was the controller and operations manager for WPCS International – Trenton, Inc., WPCS’ largest subsidiary, managing over $30 million in annual revenue. Between February 2008 and February 2010, Matt managed accounting functions for several Australian subsidiaries of WPCS. After graduating Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Accounting, he began his career as an accountant for PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP, where he focused on preparing financial statements and partnership allocations for hedge funds and private equity firms.

Mike Strizki – Chief Technology Officer.

 

Mike is responsible for research and development. Developer of the concept, Mike converted his own home to run on solar-hydrogen power in 2006. This included a hydrogen vehicle fueling station. The home serves as the flagship prototype for his accomplishments. Mike founded Renewable Energy Holdings LLC, or REH, a project management firm, in July 2008 and remains its sole managing member. Mike has served as the executive director of the Hydrogen House Project, a non-profit organization focused on the development of an affordable solar hydrogen energy system for residential and commercial properties, since Mike founded it in 2003. Between 1983 and 1999, Mike worked for the New Jersey Department of Transportation, where he developed two fuel cell vehicles for the state. Previously, he has assisted in the development of the Peugeot Fuel Cell Fire Engine and the Duffy Fuel Cell Electric Boat. Mike has obtained several patents for his prior work, which patents do not relate to our operations.

 

Matthew Hidalgo – Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary.

Matt is responsible for financial management and operations. Matt has over 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, restructuring and the integration of acquisitions. Matt has been a Managing Partner at Turquino since its formation in August 2013. Between February 2010 and December 2013, he was the controller and operations manager for WPCS International – Trenton, Inc., WPCS’ largest subsidiary, managing over $30 million in annual revenue. Between February 2008 and February 2010, Matt managed accounting functions for several Australian subsidiaries of WPCS. After graduating Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Accounting, he began his career as an accountant for PriceWaterhouse Coopers LLP, where he focused on preparing financial statements and partnership allocations for hedge funds and private equity firms.

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James Strizki – Executive Vice President of Technical Services and Director

 

James is responsible for outlining the project scope, generating quotes, project management, site permits and system implementation. He manages our technical resources in assuring a high quality and efficient installation that meets the customer’s expectations. After graduating Rutgers University in 2006 with a degree in Civil Engineering, James worked for the New Jersey Department of Transportation between July 2006 and October 2011 as a project engineer focused on the structural evaluation of transportation infrastructure. Since October 2011, James has been the vice president of operations of REH, where his responsibilities encompassed CADD design, solar array layouts and vendor management. James holds a Professional Engineering License and a Home Inspection License. James’ significant experience with our HC-1 system was instrumental in his selection as a member of the board of directors.

 

Rezaul Karim, Ph.D.Paul V. Benis, Jr. – Executive Vice President

With over 20 years of experience in the design and implementation of environmental systems, Mr. Benis is responsible for the management of designated subsidiaries. He has served as President of PVBJ Inc. since founding it in July 2008, which is an environmental systems integrator. Prior to establishing PVBJ, Mr. Benis held operation and management positions with Mauger & Company and Reedy Industries, where his focus covered project management, service operations and business development. Mr. Benis received his certification in environmental systems from Technical Careers Institute, Windsor, Connecticut.

Michael A. Doyle – Director

 

AsFor over 25 years, Mr. Doyle was a director, Dr. Karim provides valuable input in the Company’s business development strategy. Since its founding in September 2014, Dr. Karim has beenkey executive for Comcast Corporation where he was the President of Reza Enterprises,the largest division of the multi-billion dollar Comcast Cable group representing over 18,000 employees. Mr. Doyle has been recognized by the National Cable Television Association with induction into its prestigious Cable Pioneers organization. He has also served as chairman of the management board for New England Cable News. Mr. Doyle has received the Distinguished Communications Award for Excellence in Journalism from the International Association of Business Communicators. Mr. Doyle received his B.A. from Drew University where he is also a member of their Athletic Hall of Fame.

Charles F. Benton – Director

Mr. Benton has over 30 years of experience in finance, operations and business development with major corporations. Formerly, he directed the distribution services and supply chain for Ascena Retail Group, Inc., which is a private investment firm, which has invested in SuperGreen Solutions of Flemington, NJ, aleading national specialty retailer of energy efficient productswomen’s apparel operating over 1,800 retail stores in the United States. Mr. Benton also worked 20 years for Consolidated Rail Corporation (CONRAIL) where he was responsible for finance, operations and servicesbusiness development. Between July 2012 and SignaramaJanuary 2018, Mr. Benton served as a director of, Flemington, NJ, a supplierand chaired the audit committee of, custom-made signs. He has been PresidentDropCar, Inc. (formerly, WPCS International Incorporated), and served as the chairman of SuperGreen Solutions and Signarama since Julythe Board between August 2015 and January 2015, respectively. Between October 1991 and April 2012, Dr. Karim worked at Johnson & Johnson, where he was last Director2018. Mr. Benton is a graduate of Methods and Analyses at Janssen Research & Development (2006 through April 2012). Dr. Karim received his BS and MS degreesSt. Joseph’s University with a B.S. degree in statistics from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh, his MS in Demography and PhD in Biostatistics from John Hopkins University and his MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Karim’s prior experience as a venture capital investor and entrepreneur was instrumental in his selection as a member of our board of directors.Accounting.

 

Family Relationships

 

Matthew Hidalgo is the son of Andrew Hidalgo and James Strizki is the son of Mike Strizki.

 

Board Independence and Committees

 

We are not required to have any independent members of the Board of Directors. The board of directors has determined that (i) Andrew Hidalgo and James Strizki each has a relationship with the company which, in the opinion of the board of directors, would not allow themhim to be considered as an “independent directors” as defined in the Marketplace Rules of The NASDAQ Stock Market and (ii) Rezaul Karim is an independent directordirector” as defined in the Marketplace Rules of The NASDAQ Stock Market.

As of the date of this Prospectus,annual report, we do not have any active Board committees and the Board as a whole carries out the functions of audit, nominating and compensation committees. We expect our Board of Directors, in the future, to appoint an audit committee, nominating committee and compensation committee, and to adopt charters relative to each such committee. We intend to appoint such persons to committees of the Board of Directors as are expected to be required to meet the corporate governance requirements imposed by a national securities exchange, although we are not required to comply with such requirements until we elect to seek a listing on a national securities exchange. In addition, we intend that a majority of our directors will be independent directors, of which at least one director will qualify as an “audit committee financial expert,” within the meaning of Item 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K, as promulgated by the SEC. We do not currently have an “audit committee financial expert” since we currently do not have an audit committee in place.

 

Except as may be provided in our bylaws, we do not currently have specified procedures in place pursuant to which whereby security holders may recommend nominees to the Board of Directors.

 

Code of Ethics

 

We have not yet adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics although we expectthat applies to do so inall of our directors, officers and employees. A copy of the futureCode of Business Conduct and Ethics is incorporated by reference as we develop our infrastructure and business.an exhibit.

 

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

 

Our directors and executive officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:

 

1.

any bankruptcy petition filed by or against such person or any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;

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any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses);

	3.	being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities or to be associated with any person practicing in banking or securities activities;

 

4.

being found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated;

	5.	being subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment decree, or finding, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, or any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or

 

6.

being subject of or party to any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization, any registered entity or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.

 

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

Executive Officer Compensation

 

No cash compensation has beenwas paid to any executive officer since inception. It is currently the intention of theinception through December 31, 2017. The Board started paying a cash salary to start paying cash salaries toone executive officers when we are achieving gross revenue of $4 million, on an annualized, consolidated basis, including from any subsidiaries or companies acquired.officer in 2018. In addition, equity compensation may be granted to executive officers pursuant to the 20162017 Plan, at the discretion of the Board.

 

The following table provides certain summary information concerning compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to our Chief Executive Officer and one other highest paid individual whose total annual salary and bonus exceeded $100,000 for fiscal years 2018 and 2017.

Name & Principal Position		Year			Salary ($)				Bonus ($)				Stock Awards ($)				Option Awards ($)				Other ($)				Total ($)
Andrew Hidalgo		2018				-				-				-				-				78,000	(1)			78,000
Chief Executive Officer		2017				-				-				-				-				184,000	(1)			184,000
Matthew Hidalgo		2018				150,000				-				-				-				150,000				150,000
Chief Financial Officer		2017				-				-				-				-				184,000	(1)			184,000

(1)

Represents management fees paid to Turquino Equity LLC, of which Messrs. Hidalgo are managing partners.

Option/SAR Grants in Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 20152018

 

None.

 

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table

 

None.The following table sets forth information for the named executive officers regarding the number of shares subject to both exercisable and unexercisable stock options, as well as the exercise prices and expiration dates thereof, as of December 31, 2018.

Name		Number of Securities underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable (1)				Number of Securities underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable				Option Exercise Price ($/Sh)				Option Expiration Date
Andrew Hidalgo			-				200,000			$	0.01			3/10/2026
Matthew Hidalgo			-				200,000			$	0.01			3/10/2026
James Strizki			-				100,000			$	0.01			3/10/2026

Equity Compensation Information

 

Equity Compensation Plan InformationThe following table summarizes information about our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2018.

 

Plan category		Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options (a)				Weighted- average exercise price of outstanding options (b)				Securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) (c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders			1,000,000			$	0.01				1,500,000
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders			-				-				-
Total			1,000,000			$	0.01				1,500,000

Plan Category		Number of Shares of Common Stock to be Issued upon Exercise of Outstanding Options (a)				Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options				Number of Options Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders			955,000				0.29				1,545,000
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders			—				—				—
Total			955,000				0.29				1,545,000

 

Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment and Change-In-Control Arrangements

 

We currently do not have anyOn September 1, 2017, we entered into employment agreements (the “Agreements”) with Andrew Hidalgo to serve as our executive officers.President and Chief Executive Officer and Matthew Hidalgo to serve as our Chief Financial Officer. The Agreements are effective as of the date that Messrs. Hidalgo and Hidalgo, either directly or indirectly (including through Turquino Equity LLC and any other entity affiliated with Messrs. Hidalgo and Hidalgo) are no longer entitled to receive compensation from The Pride Group (Qld) Pty Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary, or any other subsidiary, direct or indirect, of our company. Effective January 2018, Mr. Matthew Hidalgo started to receive salary, while Mr. Andrew Hidalgo continues to receive compensation through Turquino Equity LLC.

 

Director CompensationThe Agreements have a term of five years. Upon each one year anniversary, the Agreements will automatically renew for another five years from the anniversary date. The base salary under the Agreements is $156,000 and $150,000 per annum for Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo, respectively, however Andrew Hidalgo was only paid $78,000 in management disbursements through Turquino Equity. In addition, Messrs. Hidalgo and Hidalgo are entitled to participate in any and all benefit plans, from time to time, in effect for our employees, along with vacation, sick and holiday pay in accordance with our policies established and in effect from time to time.

 

NoDirector Compensation

There was no compensation has been paid to any director since inception andnon-employee directors for the Board currently has no plans to provide for any cash compensation. Equity compensation may be granted to directors pursuant to the 2016 Plan, at the discretion of the Board.year ended December 31, 2018.

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

 

Other than as disclosed below, since our inception in 2015,during the last two fiscal years, there have been no transactions, or proposed transactions, in which our company was or is to be a participant where the amount involved exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our company’s total assets at year-end and in which any director, executive officer or beneficial holder of more than 5% of the outstanding common, or any of their respective relatives, spouses, associates or affiliates, has had or will have any direct or material indirect interest. We have no policy regarding entering into transactions with affiliated parties.

 

Our current office space consists of approximately 800 square feet, which is donated to us from one of our executive officers. There is no lease agreement and we pay no rent.

Effective February 4, 2016, we 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, we agreed to appoint Rezaul Karim to our Board.

In June 2016, we entered into a contract with Rezaul Karim, one of our former directors, for the installation of an HC-1 system. As a result of recent project changes by the customer, theThe system installation is expected to commence in late 2016, with revised permits expected to be submitted in October.was complete pending any change orders as of December 31, 2018, and generated $31,789 and $85,919 of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. We intend to subcontractsubcontracted the installation of the system to REH,Renewable Energy Holdings LLC (“REH”), a company owned by Mike Strizki, one of our executive officers. James Strizki, one of our executive officers, and director, is vice president of operations at REH. Costs incurred for REH were $31,617 and $87,649 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

In September 2018, we entered into a contract with Steve Mullane, the Executive General Manager of Pride, for a solar installation. The approximate valuesystem installation was complete as of December 31, 2018 and generated $8,759 of revenue in 2018 along with costs of $8,759.

On January 31, 2017, we entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) by and among us, Pride, Turquino Equity LLC (“Turquino”) and Stephen Paul Mullane and Marie Louise Mullane as Trustees of the contractMullane Family Trust (the “Mullane Trust” and together with Turquino, the “Pride Shareholders”). Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, are each a managing partner of Turquino. During 2017, Turquino had an arrangement with Pride for a monthly management fee of AUD $20,000. Effective January 2018, Turquino amended its arrangement with Pride to now pay the system is $60,500management fee directly to the Company from which the Company pays Turquino $6,500 USD per month (from which Mr. Andrew Hidalgo continues to receive compensation), and Mr. Matthew Hidalgo started to receive salary directly from us.

Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, we expect to pay approximately $59,000 to REH for the installationacquired all of the system.issued and outstanding capital stock of Pride from the Pride Shareholders in exchange for an aggregate of 3,800,000 shares of our common stock (the “Acquisition Shares”). Turquino received 3,040,000 of the Acquisition Shares.

On April 1, 2017, we 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 April 2017 and 2018, Rezaul Karim exercised 100,000 options.

 

We have entered into agreements to indemnify our directors and executive officers, in addition to the indemnification provided for in our articles of incorporation and bylaws. These agreements, among other things, provide for indemnification of our 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 our company, arising out of such person’s services as a director or executive officer of ours, any subsidiary of ours or any other company or enterprise to which the person provided services at our request. We believe that these provisions and agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and executive officers.

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of September 26, 2016:July 18, 2019:

 

	•●	by each person who is known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock;
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	●	by each of our officers and directors; and
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	●	by all of our officers and directors as a group.

 

Unless otherwise indicated in the footnotes to the following table, each person named in the table has sole voting and investment power and that person’s address is c/o H/Cell Energy Corporation, 97 River Road, Flemington, NJ 08822.3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200 Dallas, TX 75234.

 

NAME OF OWNER		TITLE OF CLASS		NUMBER OF SHARES OWNED (1)				PERCENTAGE OF COMMON STOCK (2)				TITLE OF CLASS		NUMBER OF SHARES OWNED (1)				PERCENTAGE OF COMMON STOCK (2)
Andrew Hidalgo		Common Stock			700,000	(3)			21.01	%		Common Stock			4,190,000	(3)			50.48	%
Matthew Hidalgo		Common Stock			700,000	(3)			21.01	%		Common Stock			3,640,000	(4)			46.96	%
Paul Benis												Common Stock			444,445	(5)			5.81	%
James Strizki												Common Stock			800,000	(6)			10.39	%
Mike Strizki		Common Stock			750,000				23.95	%		Common Stock			750,000				9.80	%
James Strizki		Common Stock			850,000	(4)			26.30	%
Rezaul Karim		Common Stock			726,316	(5)			21.80	%
Officers and Directors as a Group (5 persons)		Common Stock			3,226,316	(6)			84.20	%
Charles Benton												Common Stock			57,400	(6)			*
Michael Doyle												Common Stock			397,636	(7)			4.99	%
Officers and Directors as a Group (7 persons)												Common Stock			6,742,934	(8)			75.87	%
Reza Enterprises, Inc. (7)		Common Stock			526,316				16.81	%
Turquino Equity LLC (8)		Common Stock			500,000				15.97	%
Stephen Paul Mullane and Marie Louise Mullane as Trustees of the Mullane Family Trust												Common Stock			760,000				9.93	%
Turquino Equity LLC (9)												Common Stock			3,540,000				46.27	%
Karim Rezaul												Common Stock			726,316				9.49	%
Benis Holdings LLC (10)												Common Stock			444,445				5.81	%

 

(1) Beneficial Ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes voting or investment power with respect to securities. Shares of common stock subject to options or warrants currently exercisable or convertible, or exercisable or convertible within 60 days of September 26, 2016July 18, 2019 are deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of the person holding such option or warrant but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person.

 

(2) Percentage based upon3,131,579 7,651,024 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of September 26, 2016.July 18, 2019.

 

(3) Represents 200,000Includes (i) 550,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exerciseconversion of two outstanding convertible debentures, (ii) 100,000 shares of common stock underlying options which are currently exercisable and 500,000(iii) 3,540,000 shares of common stock owned by Turquino Equity LLC. Andrew Hidalgo, as a Managing Partner of Turquino Equity, has voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and is therefore deemed a beneficial owner of such shares.

(4) Represents (i) 100,000 shares of common stock underlying options which are currently exercisable and (ii) 3,540,000 shares of common stock owned by Turquino Equity LLC. Matthew Hidalgo, as a Managing Partner of Turquino Equity, has voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and is therefore deemed a beneficial owner of such shares.

(5) Represents shares of common stock owned by Benis Holdings LLC. Paul Benis, as Managing Member of Benis Holdings LLC, has voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and is therefore deemed a beneficial owner of such shares.

(6) Includes 50,000 shares of common stock underlying options which are currently exercisable or become exercisable within 60 days.

(7) Includes (i) 50,000 shares of common stock underlying options which are currently exercisable or become exercisable within 60 days and (ii) 336,089 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of two outstanding convertible debentures. The number of shares that may be beneficially owned under the convertible debentures is subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation provision in the convertible debentures, and as such, the total number of shares issuable upon conversion of the convertible debentures is greater than the number of shares beneficially owned.

(8) Includes (i) 886,089 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of outstanding convertible debentures, (ii) 350,000 shares of common stock underlying options which are currently exercisable or become exercisable within 60 days, (iii) 3,540,000 shares of common stock owned by Turquino Equity LLC, and (iv) 444,445 shares of common stock owned by Benis Holdings LLC.

(9) Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo, as Managing Partners of Turquino Equity, have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and are therefore deemed beneficial owners of such shares.

 

(4) Includes 100,000 shares(10) Paul Benis, as Managing Member of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options

(5) Represents 200,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options and 526,316 shares of common stock owned by Reza Enterprises, Inc. Rezaul Karim, as Chief Executive Officer of Reza Enterprises,Benis Holdings LLC, has voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and is therefore deemed a beneficial owner of such shares.

 

(6) Includes 700,000 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options, 500,000 shares of common stock held by Turquino Equity and 526,316 shares of common stock held by Reza Enterprises.

(7) Rezaul Karim, as Chief Executive Officer of Reza Enterprises, has voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and is therefore deemed a beneficial owner of such shares.

(8) Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo, as Managing Partners of Turquino Equity, have voting and dispositive power over the shares held by such entity, and are therefore deemed beneficial owners of such shares.

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

 

Common Stock

 

We are authorized to issue up to 25,000,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. As of September 26, 2016,July 18, 2019, there were3,131,579 7,651,024 shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. The outstanding shares of our common stock are validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

 

Holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on all matters submitted to a stockholder vote. Holders of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights. Therefore, holders of a majority of the shares of our common stock voting for the election of directors can elect all of the directors. Holders of our common stock representing a majority of the voting power of our capital stock issued, outstanding and entitled to vote, represented in person or by proxy, are necessary to constitute a quorum at any meeting of stockholders. A vote by the holders of a majority of our outstanding shares is required to effectuate certain fundamental corporate changes such as liquidation, merger or an amendment to our articles of incorporation.

 

Holders of our common stock are entitled to share in all dividends that our Board of Directors, in its discretion, declares from legally available funds. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up, each outstanding share entitles its holder to participate pro rata in all assets that remain after payment of liabilities and after providing for each class of stock, if any, having preference over our common stock. Our common stock has no pre-emptive, subscription or conversion rights and there are no redemption provisions applicable to our common stock.

 

Preferred Stock

 

We are authorized to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share, none of which are currently outstanding. The shares of preferred stock may be issued in series, and shall have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights, and qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated and expressed in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuance of such stock adopted from time to time by the board of directors. The board of directors is expressly vested with the authority to determine and fix in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issuances of preferred stock the voting powers, designations, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of each such series to the full extent now or hereafter permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada.

 

Options

 

As of September 26, 2016,July 18, 2019, there are an aggregate of 1,000,000955,000 options to purchase shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. Alloutstanding at a weighted-average exercise price of the options are exercisable at $0.01$0.29 per share and expire on March 10, 2021.share.

 

Convertible Securities

 

None.As of July 18, 2019, we have an aggregate of $550,000 principal amount of convertible debentures outstanding, which are convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share.

 

Warrants

 

None.

 

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INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES

 

Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) Sections 78.7502 and 78.751 provide us with the power to indemnify any of our directors and officers. The director or officer must have conducted himself/herself in good faith and reasonably believe that his/her conduct was in, or not opposed to, our best interests. In a criminal action, the director, officer, employee or agent must not have had reasonable cause to believe his/her conduct was unlawful.

 

Under NRS Section 78.751, advances for expenses may be made by agreement if the director or officer affirms in writing that he/she believes he/she has met the standards and will personally repay the expenses if it is determined such officer or director did not meet the standards.

 

We are also permitted to apply for insurance on behalf of any director, officer, employee or other agent for liability arising out of his actions, whether or not the NRS would permit indemnification.

 

The Company also has director and officer indemnification agreements with each of its executive officers and directors that provide, among other things, for the indemnification to the fullest extent permitted or required by Nevada law, provided that such indemnitee shall not be entitled to indemnification in connection with any “claim” (as such term is defined in the agreement) initiated by the indemnitee against the Company or the Company’s directors or officers unless the Company joins or consents to the initiation of such claim, or the purchase and sale of securities by the indemnitee in violation of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted for our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.

 

Our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation provides a limitation of liability such that no director or officer shall be personally liable to us or any of our stockholders for damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director or officer, involving any act or omission of any such director or officer, provided there was no intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law, or payment of dividends in violation of NRS Section 78.300.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

 

The selling stockholderscommon stock offered by this prospectus is being offered by the Selling Stockholder, GHS. The common stock may sell somebe sold or alldistributed from time to time by the Selling Stockholder directly to one or more purchasers or through brokers, dealers, or underwriters who may act solely as agents at market prices prevailing at the time of their sharessale, at a fixed price of $0.50 per share until our shares are quoted onprices related to the OTCQB, and thereafter at prevailing market prices, at negotiated prices, or privately negotiated prices. A selling stockholderat fixed prices, which may use anybe changed. The sale of the common stock offered by this prospectus could be effected in one or more of the following methods when selling shares:methods:

 

•	●	ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;brokers’ transactions;
•	block trades in which the broker-dealer will attempt to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
•	purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;●	transactions involving cross or block trades;
•	conducting business in places where business practices and customs are unfamiliar and unknown;
•	an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange;●	through brokers, dealers, or underwriters who may act solely as agents;
•
	●	“at the market” into an existing market for the common stock;
	●	in other ways not involving market makers or established business markets, including direct sales to purchasers or sales effected through agents;
	●	in privately negotiated transactions;
•	settlement of short sales entered into after the date of this Prospectus;
•	broker-dealers may agree with the selling stockholders to sell a specified number of the shares at a stipulated price per share;
•	through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise;
•	a combination of any of these methods of sale; or
•
	●	any other method permitted pursuant to applicable law.combination of the foregoing.

 

The selling stockholdersIn order to comply with the securities laws of certain states, if applicable, the shares may also sellbe sold only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in certain states, the shares under Rule 144 undermay not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in the state or an exemption from the state’s registration or qualification requirement is available and complied with.

GHS is an “underwriter” within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act, if available, rather than under this Prospectus.Act.

 

Broker-dealers engaged byGHS has informed us that it intends to use an unaffiliated broker-dealer to effectuate all sales, if any, of the selling stockholderscommon stock that it may arrange for other brokers-dealerspurchase from us pursuant to participate in sales. Broker-dealers maythe Purchase Agreement. Such sales will be made at prices and at terms then prevailing or at prices related to the then current market price. Each such unaffiliated broker-dealer will be an underwriter within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act. GHS has informed us that each such broker-dealer will receive commissions or discounts from the selling stockholders (or, if any broker-dealer acts as agent for the purchaser of shares, from the purchaser) in amounts to be negotiated. Each selling stockholder doesGHS that will not expect these commissions and discounts relating to its sales of shares to exceed what are customary in the types of transactions involved.brokerage commissions.

 

Under applicable rules and regulations under the Exchange Act, any person engagedBrokers, dealers, underwriters or agents participating in the distribution of the shares as agents may not simultaneously engagereceive compensation in market making activitiesthe form of commissions, discounts, or concessions from the Selling Stockholder and/or purchasers of the common stock for whom the broker-dealers may act as agent. The compensation paid to a particular broker-dealer may be less than or in excess of customary commissions. Neither we nor GHS can presently estimate the amount of compensation that any agent will receive.

We know of no existing arrangements between GHS or any other stockholder, broker, dealer, underwriter or agent relating to the sale or distribution of the shares offered by this prospectus. At the time a particular offer of shares is made, a prospectus supplement, if required, will be distributed that will set forth the names of any agents, underwriters or dealers and any compensation from the Selling Stockholder, and any other required information.

We will pay the expenses incident to the registration, offering, and sale of the shares to GHS. We have agreed to indemnify GHS and certain other persons against certain liabilities in connection with the offering of shares of common stock offered hereby, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act or, if such indemnity is unavailable, to contribute amounts required to be paid in respect of such liabilities. GHS has agreed to indemnify us against liabilities under the Securities Act that may arise from certain written information furnished to us by GHS specifically for use in this prospectus or, if such indemnity is unavailable, to contribute amounts required to be paid in respect of such liabilities.

GHS has represented to us that at no time prior to the Purchase Agreement has GHS or its agents, representatives or affiliates engaged in or effected, in any manner whatsoever, directly or indirectly, any short sale (as such term is defined in Rule 200 of Regulation SHO of the Exchange Act) of our common stock or any hedging transaction, which establishes a net short position with respect to our common stock. GHS agreed that during the term of the Purchase Agreement, it, its agents, representatives or affiliates will not enter into or effect, directly or indirectly, any of the foregoing transactions.

We have advised GHS that it is required to comply with Regulation M promulgated under the Exchange Act. With certain exceptions, Regulation M precludes the selling stockholder, any affiliated purchasers, and any broker-dealer or other person who participates in the distribution from bidding for or purchasing, or attempting to induce any person to bid for or purchase any security which is the subject of the distribution until the entire distribution is complete. Regulation M also prohibits any bids or purchases made in order to stabilize the price of a security in connection with the distribution of that security. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability of the securities offered by this prospectus.

This offering will terminate on the date that all shares offered by this prospectus have been sold by GHS.

Our common stock is available for a period of two business days priorquotation on the OTCQB Market under the symbol “HCCC”.

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SELLING STOCKHOLDERS

This prospectus relates to the commencement ofpossible resale by the distribution. In addition, the selling stockholders will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder, including Regulation M, which may limit the timing of purchases and salesSelling Stockholder, GHS, of shares of our common stock by the selling stockholders or any other person. We have advised the selling stockholders that the anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Exchange Act may applybe issued to sales of shares in the market andGHS pursuant to the activities of the selling stockholders and their affiliates. In addition, we will make copies of this Prospectus available to the selling stockholders for the purpose of satisfying the Prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act and have informed them of the need to deliver a copy of this Prospectus to each purchaser at or prior to the time of the sale.

In connection with the sale of our common stock or interests therein, the selling stockholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of the common stock in the course of hedging the positions they assume. The selling stockholders may also sell shares of our common stock short and deliver these securities to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge the common stock to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities. The selling stockholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions or the creation of one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to these broker-dealers or other financial institutions of shares offered by this Prospectus, which shares these broker-dealers or other financial institutions may resell pursuant to this Prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect these transactions).

The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers or agents that are involved in selling the shares may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act in connection with these sales. In this event, any commissions received by these broker-dealers or agents and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. Each selling stockholder has informed us that it does not have any agreement or understanding, directly or indirectly, with any person to distribute the common stock. In no event shall any broker-dealer receive fees, commissions and markups which, in the aggregate, would exceed eight percent (8%).

Purchase Agreement. We are required to pay certain fees and expenses incurred by us incident to the registration of the shares. We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders against certain losses, claims, damages and liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.

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The selling stockholders may agree to indemnify any agent, dealer or broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving sales of the shares against certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act.

Because selling stockholders may be deemed to be “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, they will be subject to the Prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. In addition, any securities covered by this Prospectus which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act may be sold under Rule 144 rather than under this Prospectus. There is no underwriter or coordinating broker acting in connection with the proposed sale of the shares by the selling stockholders.

Once sold underfiling the registration statement of which this Prospectusprospectus forms a part pursuant to the provisions of the Registration Rights Agreement, which we entered into with GHS on July 9, 2019 concurrently with our execution of the Purchase Agreement, in which we agreed to provide certain registration rights with respect to sales by GHS of the shares of our common stock willthat may be freely tradable inissued to GHS under the hands of persons other than our affiliates.

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SELLING STOCKHOLDERSPurchase Agreement.

 

Up to 605,263 shares of common stock are being offered by this Prospectus, all of which are being registered for sale forGHS, as the accounts of the selling stockholders.  The selling stockholders purchased these shares in private placements transactions in December 2015 and June 2016 that was exempt under the registration provisions of the Securities Act.  We received gross proceeds of $300,000 from the sale of these shares.  None of the selling stockholders are broker-dealers or affiliates of broker-dealers.

The shares of common stock referred to above are being registered to permit public sales of the shares, and the selling stockholders may offer the shares for resale from time to time pursuant to this Prospectus.  The selling stockholders may also sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or a portion of their shares in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, as amended, or pursuant to another effective registration statement covering those shares. WeSelling Stockholder, may, from time to time, include additional selling stockholders in supplements or amendmentsoffer and sell pursuant to this Prospectus.

The table below has been prepared based upon the information furnished to us by the selling stockholders. The selling stockholders identified below may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of someprospectus any or all of theirthe shares sincethat we may issue to GHS under the date on which the information in the following table is presented in transactions exempt from, or not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Information concerning the selling stockholdersPurchase Agreement. The Selling Stockholder may change from time to time and, if necessary, we will amend or supplement this Prospectus accordingly. We cannot provide an estimate as to the number of shares of common stock that will be held by the selling stockholders upon termination of the offering covered by this Prospectus because the selling stockholders may offersell some, or all of their shares of common stock under this Prospectus. The selling stockholders may also sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of all or a portionnone of theirits shares. We do not know how long the Selling Stockholder will hold the shares in transactions exempt frombefore selling them, and we currently have no agreements, arrangements or understandings with the registration requirementsSelling Stockholder regarding the sale of any of the Securities Act or pursuant to another effective registration statement covering those shares.

 

The following table sets forth,presents information regarding the Selling Stockholder and the shares that it may offer and sell from time to time under this prospectus. The table is prepared based on information providedsupplied to us by the selling stockholdersSelling Stockholder, and reflects its holdings as of July 18, 2019. Neither GHS nor any of its affiliates has held a position or known to us, the name of each selling stockholder, the nature of any position, office, or had any other material relationship, if any, which the selling stockholder has had, within the past three years, with us or with any of our predecessors or affiliates,affiliates. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and Rule 13d-3 thereunder. The percentage of shares beneficially owned prior to the number ofoffering is based on 7,651,024 shares of our common stock beneficially owned by the stockholder before this offering. The numberactually outstanding as of shares owned are those beneficially owned, as determined under the rules of the SEC, and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial ownership for any other purpose. Under these rules, beneficial ownership includes any shares of common stock as to which a person has sole or shared voting power or investment power and any shares of common stock which the person has the right to acquire within 60 days through the exercise of any option, warrant or right, through conversion of any security or pursuant to the automatic termination of a power of attorney or revocation of a trust, discretionary account or similar arrangement.July 18, 2019.

 

We have assumed all shares of common stock reflected on the table will be sold from time to time in the offering covered by this prospectus. Because the selling stockholders may offer all or any portions of the shares of common stock listed in the table below, no estimate can be given as to the amount of those shares of common stock covered by this Prospectus that will be held by the selling stockholders upon the termination of the offering.

Selling Stockholder		Shares Beneficially Owned Before this Offering				Percentage of Outstanding Shares Beneficially Owned Before this Offering				Shares to be Sold in this Offering				Percentage of Outstanding Shares Beneficially Owned After this Offering
GHS Investments LLC (1)			30,000	(2)			*	(3)			700,000	(4)			*	(5)

 

* Represents less than 1%

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Beneficial Ownership Prior to this Offering

Beneficial Ownership After this Offering (1)

Selling Stockholder

Number of Shares

Percent of Class (2)

Shares That May be Offered and Sold Hereby

Number of Shares

Percent of Class (2)

Janson B. Simpson

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Erica H. Simpson

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

David Mark Doebler

70,000

2.24

%

70,000

––

––

Gerard Horvilleur and Patricia Horvilleur

6,000

*

6,000

––

––

Myron Polulak

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Steven Balducci

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Kazi Ahmed

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Irene S. Ahmad

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Barbara L. Spiegel

10,000

*

10,000

––

––

Daniel & Jane Collins, JTWROS

40,000

1.28

%

40,000

––

––

Bryan & Linda Somers, JTWROS

20,000

*

20,000

––

––

James J. Heinz

15,000

*

15,000

––

––

Bruce & Rebecca Sher, JTWROS

4,000

*

4,000

––

––

Richard Molinsky

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

M. Alice de Tiberge

6,000

*

6,000

––

––

Nicholas & Melissa Houck, JTWROS

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Salvatore & Joanne Arena, JTWROS

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Mary Ann and Raymond Brown, JTWROS

20,000

*

20,000

––

––

Diane H. Polyak

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Paul Benis

4,000

*

4,000

––

––

Richard J. Spiegel

10,000

*

10,000

––

––

Mohammad S. Hossain

4,000

*

4,000

––

––

Charles & Linda Benton, JTWROS

10,000

*

10,000

––

––

Sheerkahn Investments, LLC (3)

10,000

*

10,000

––

––

Dale J. Berton

5,000

*

5,000

––

––

Mathew and JoAnn DiPilato, JTWROS

4,000

*

4,000

––

––

Alan Trevanion

12,000

*

12,000

––

––

Atul Malhotra

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Gunars and Cathy Vilinskis, JTWROS

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Christopher Arena

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Andrew Kramer

40,000

1.28

%

40,000

––

––

Michael Lerman

4,000

*

4,000

––

––

Energy Solutions International, LLC (4)

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Mark Stephen Eaton

2,000

*

2,000

––

––

Mark Mancini

2,000

*

2,000

––

––

Stephen Mullane

2,000

*

2,000

––

––

Marie Mullane

2,000

*

2,000

––

––

Sean and Wendy Davies, JTWROS

2,000

*

2,000

––

––

Michel A. Doyle

20,000

*

20,000

––

––

Gary R. Gravley

60,000

1.92

%

60,000

––

––

David Kalb

5,000

*

5,000

––

––

Eric W. Gingold

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Howard W. and Laurie Sue Denenberg, JTWROS

5,000

*

5,000

––

––

Gabriel L. and Anca M. Suciu, JTWROS

20,000

*

20,000

––

––

Camille Fasanella and Sarah Polonsky

3,000

*

3,000

––

––

Roshan Sammy

2,000

*

2,000

––

––

Craig Lerman

10,000

*

10,000

––

––

Elena Benton

2,000

*

2,000

––

––

Donna J. Fasanella

6,000

*

6,000

––

––

Jennifer Hardie

10,000

*

10,000

––

––

Sarah Benton

2,000

*

2,000

––

––

Joy E. Arena

6,000

*

6,000

––

––

Pamela A. Weidel Living Trust (5)

105,263

3.36

%

105,263

––

––

*

Represents less than 1%.

 

(1)	Assumes that (i)The address of the principal business office of GHS is 420 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 102, Jericho, NY 11753. Voting and dispositive power with respect to the shares owned by GHS is exercised by Sarfraz Hajee, Matt Schissler, and Mark Grober.
(2)	Represents shares of our common stock issued to GHS upon our execution of the Purchase Agreement. We have excluded from the number of shares beneficially owned by GHS prior to the offering all of the additional shares of common stock that GHS may be required to be registered onpurchase pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, because the issuance of such shares is solely at our discretion and is subject to certain conditions, the satisfaction of all of which are outside of GHS’s control, including the registration statement of which this Prospectusprospectus is a part are sold inbecoming and remaining effective. Furthermore, under the offeringterms of the Purchase Agreement, issuances and (ii) that no othersales of shares of our common stock to GHS are subject to certain limitations on the amounts we may sell to GHS at any time, including Beneficial Ownership Cap. See the description under the heading “GHS Transaction” for more information about the Purchase Agreement.
(3)	Based on 7,651,024 outstanding shares of our common stock as of July 18, 2019.
(4)	Although the Purchase Agreement provides that we may sell up to $3,000,000 of our common stock to GHS, only 700,000 shares of our common stock are acquired or sold by the selling stockholder prior to the completion of the offering. However, subject to the restrictions of transfer agreed to by the selling stockholders (see “Plan of Distribution” inbeing offered under this Prospectus), the selling stockholders may sell all, some or none of the shares offered pursuant to this Prospectus and may sell otherprospectus, which represents shares of our common stock that they may ownbe sold by us to GHS from time to time over the commitment period commencing after the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, including that the SEC has declared effective the registration statement that includes this prospectus. Depending on the price per share at which we sell our common stock to GHS pursuant to another registration statementthe Purchase Agreement, we may need to sell to GHS under the Purchase Agreement more shares of our common stock than are offered under this prospectus in order to receive aggregate gross proceeds equal to the $3,000,000 total commitment available to us under the Purchase Agreement. If we choose to do so, we must first register for resale under the Securities Act orsuch additional shares. The number of shares ultimately offered for resale by GHS is dependent upon the number of shares we sell some or all of their shares pursuant to an exemption fromGHS under the registration provisions of the Securities Act, including under Rule 144.Purchase Agreement.
(2)	Applicable percentage ownership before and after
(5)	Assumes the offering is based on 3,131,579sale of all shares of common stock outstanding asregistered pursuant to this prospectus, although the Selling Stockholder is under no obligation to sell any shares of September 26, 2016.
(3)	David J. Voacolo is the manager ofcommon stock at this entity and has voting and investment power over the securities owned by it.
(4)	Christopher R. Maddern is the managing member of this entity and has voting and investment power over the securities owned by it.
(5)	Pamela A. Weidel is the trustee of this trust and has voting and investment power over the securities owned by it.time.

 

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December 2015 Private Placement

 

On December 29, 2015, we sold 105,263 shares of common stock to one selling stockholder for gross proceeds of $50,000. All of the shares sold in this offering are registered pursuant to the registration statement that this Prospectus is a part of.

June 2016 Private Placement

On June 16, 2016, we sold 500,000 shares of common stock to the remaining selling stockholders for gross proceeds of $250,000. All of the shares sold in this offering are registered pursuant to the registration statement that this Prospectus is a part of.

LEGAL MATTERS

 

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, New York, New York will issue an opinion with respect to the validity of the shares of common stock being offered hereby. Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP is the beneficial owner of 10,000 shares of our common stock.

 

EXPERTS

 

The financial statements of our company included in this Prospectus and in the registration statement have been audited by Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, & Co.,P.A. independent registered public accounting firm, to the extent and for the periods set forth in their report appearing elsewhere herein and in the registration statement, and are included in reliance on such report, given the authority of said firm as an expert in auditing and accounting.

 

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

 

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-1, together with any amendments and related exhibits, under the Securities Act with respect to our shares of common stock offered by this Prospectus. The registration statement contains additional information about us and the shares of common stock that we are offering in this Prospectus.

 

We file annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the SEC under the Exchange Act. Such reports and other information filed by the Company with the SEC are available free of charge on the SEC’s website. You may also request a copy of those filings, excluding exhibits, from us at no cost. These requests should be addressed to us at: Investor Relations, H/Cell Energy Corporation, 97 River Road, Flemington, NJ 08822.3010 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75234. The public may read and copy any materials filed by the Company with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Room 1580, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC atwww.sec.gov. The contents of these websites are not incorporated into this filing by reference. Further, the Company’s references to the URLs for these websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.

 

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

 

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) toYear Ended December 31, 20152018

 

Report of Independent Registered Independent AuditorsPublic Accounting Firm		F-1
Balance sheetsheets as of December 31, 20152018 and 2017		F-2
StatementStatements of operations – other comprehensive income for the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) toyears ended December 31, 20152018 and December 31, 2017		F-3
StatementStatements of shareholders’stockholders’ equity for the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) toyears ended December 31, 20152018 and December 31, 2017		F-4
StatementStatements of cash flows for the period August 17, 2015 (date of inception) toyears ended December 31, 20152018 and December 31, 2017		F-5
Notes to financial statements		F-6 – F-8F-24

 

For the Six MonthsQuarter Ended June 30, 2016March 31, 2019

 

BalanceCondensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2016March 31, 2019 (unaudited) and December 31, 20152018		F-9F-25
Condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)		F-26
StatementCondensed consolidated statement of operationsstockholders’ equity for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2016March 31, 2019 (unaudited)		F-10F-27
Statement of shareholders’ equity for the six months ended June 30, 2016 (unaudited)		F-11
StatementCondensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the sixthree months ended June 30, 2016March 31, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited)		F-12F-28
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)		F-13F-29 – F-17F-43

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED INDEPENDENT AUDITORSPUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Directors and

Stockholders of H/Cell Energy Corporation

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying balance sheetsheets of H/Cell Energy Corporation (the Company) as of December 31, 2015,2018 and 2017, and the related statementstatements of operations – other comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period from August 17, 2015 (date of inception) throughended December 31, 2015. H/Cell Energy Corporation’s management is responsible2018, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for theseeach of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements.statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thesethe Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The companyCompany is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included considerationAs part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessingstatements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of H/Cell Energy Corporation as of December 31, 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from August 17, 2015 (date of inception) through December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

/s/ Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman & Company

Somerset, NJ

June 28, 2016

/s/ Rosenberg Rich Baker Berman, P.A.

F-1We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2015.

Somerset, New Jersey

March 26, 2019

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

BALANCE SHEET

DECEMBER 31, 2015

		December 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	359,134			$	455,700
Accounts receivable (net retention)			1,087,381				808,050
Prepaid expenses			16,282				14,669
Costs and earnings in excess of billings			45,478				51,531
Total current assets			1,508,275				1,329,950
Property and equipment, net			476,436				102,573
Security deposits and other non-current assets			32,530				8,416
Deferred tax asset			50,000				44,257
Customer lists, net			83,645				-
Goodwill			1,373,621				-
Total assets		$	3,524,507			$	1,485,196
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	891,354			$	631,385
Management fees payable – related party			-				31,257
Earn-out payable			190,736				-
Billings in excess of costs and earnings			195,331				87,206
Sales and withholding tax payable			59,857				61,239
Current equipment notes payable			38,991				-
Current capital lease payable			65,265				-
Income tax payable			48,643				98,313
Total current liabilities			1,490,177				909,400
Noncurrent liabilities
Line of credit			28,359				-
Equipment note payable			121,038				-
Capital leases			232,876				-
Convertible note payable – related party, net of discount			29,122				-
Total noncurrent liabilities			411,395				-
Total liabilities			1,901,572				909,400
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 December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively			758				704
Additional paid-in capital			2,983,476				1,335,656
Accumulated deficit			(1,285,764	)			(731,754	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(75,535	)			(28,810	)
Total stockholders’ equity			1,622,935				575,796
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY		$	3,524,507			$	1,485,196

 

ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents		$	49,200
Total Current Assets			49,200
Other Assets, Website Development Costs			3,000
TOTAL ASSETS		$	52,200
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses		$	2,400
Due to Stockholders			5,420
Total Current Liabilities			7,820
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock - $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;
2,105,263 shares issued and outstanding			211
Preferred Stock - $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;
0 shares issued and outstanding			-
Paid-in-Capital			49,989
Retained Earnings			(5,820	)
Total Stockholders' Equity			44,380
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	52,200

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

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

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F-2

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 17, 2015 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2015 – OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

Revenue		$	-
Operating Expenses
Research and Development			2,400
General and Adminsitrative			3,420
Total Operating Expenses			5,820
Loss from Operations			(5,820	)
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)			-
Net Loss		$	(5,820	)
Loss Per Share
Basic		$	-
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
Basic			2,001,548

		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2018				2017
Revenue
Construction income		$	7,505,889			$	6,266,967
Related party			40,548				85,919
Total revenue			7,546,437				6,352,886
Cost of goods sold
Direct costs			5,492,607				4,241,421
Direct costs – related party			40,376				87,649
Total cost of goods sold			5,532,983				4,329,070
Gross profit			2,013,454				2,023,816
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses			2,368,860				1,776,859
Management fees – related party			78,000				184,004
Total operating expenses			2,446,860				1,960,863
Income (loss) from operations			(433,406	)			62,953
Other expenses
Interest expense			26,584				-
Interest expense – related party			79,622				-
Change in fair value earn-out			15,418				-
Gain on fixed asset disposal			(17,277	)			-
Total other expenses			104,347				-
Income tax provision			16,257				54,056
Net income (loss) before income taxes		$	(554,010	)		$	8,897
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(46,725	)			21,996
Comprehensive income (loss)		$	(600,735	)		$	30,893
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic		$	(0.07	)		$	0.00
Diluted		$	(0.07	)		$	0.00
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic			7,586,024				6,703,223
Diluted			7,586,024				7,699,743

See Accompanying Notes to Financial StatementsThe accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

F-3

F-3

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

 

STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 17, 2015 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2015

		Common Stock								Preferred Stock																Accumulated
		Number of Shares				Amount				Number of shares				Amount				Additional Paid-In Capital				Accumulated Deficit				Other Comprehensive Loss				Total Stockholders’ Equity
Beginning, January 1, 2017			3,131,579			$	313				-			$	-				1,283,422			$	(740,651	)		$	(50,806	)		$	492,278
Issuance of common stock			3,800,000				380				-				-				(380	)			-				-				-
Common stock issued for services			10,000				1				-				-				4 ,999				-				-				5,000
Stock-based compensation expense			-				-				-				-				46,625				-				-				46,625
Proceeds from stock option exercise			100,000				10				-				-				990				-				-				1,000
Net income			-				-				-				-				-				8,897				21,996				30,893
Ending, December 31, 2017			7,041,579			$	704				-			$	-				1,335,656			$	(731,754	)		$	(28,810	)		$	575,796
Issuance of common stock February 2018, PVBJ Acquisition			444,445				44				-				-				1,183,537				-				-				1,183,581
Stock option exercise			100,000				10				-				-				990				-				-				1,000
Stock-based compensation expense			-				-				-				-				68,293				-				-				68,293
Beneficial conversion feature			-				-				-				-				395,000				-				-				395,000
Net income			-				-				-				-				-				(554,010	)			(46,725	)			(600,735	)
Ending, December 31, 2018			7,586,024			$	758				-			$	-				2,983,476			$	(1,285,764	)		$	(75,535	)		$	1,622,935

 

		Common Stock								Preferred Stock								Additional								Total
		Number of								Number of								Paid-In				Accumulated				Shareholders'
		Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Capital				Deficit				Equity
Beginning, August 17, 2015 (Date of Inception)			-			$	-				-			$	-			$	-			$	-			$	-
Issuance of Common Stock			2,000,000				200				-				-				-				-				200
Issuance of Common Stock			105,263				11												49,989								50,000
Net Loss			-				-				-				-				-				(5,820	)			(5,820	)
Ending, December 31, 2015			2,105,263			$	211				-			$	-			$	49,989			$	(5,820	)		$	44,380

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

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

STATEMENTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 17, 2015 (DATE OF INCEPTION) TO DECEMBER 31, 2015

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Loss		$	(5,820	)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses			2,400
Net Cash used in Operating Activities			(3,420	)
Net Cash used in Investing Activities
Payment of Website Development Costs			(3,000	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock			50,200
Due to Stockholders			5,420
Net Cash provided by Financing Activities			55,620
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents			49,200
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning			-
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Ending		$	49,200

		For the Years Ended December 31,
		2018				2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)		$	(554,010	)		$	8,897
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			194,105				32,585
Stock-based compensation			68,293				51,625
Change in deferred tax asset			5,743				(44,257	)
Gain on sale of assets			(17,276	)			(77	)
Change in fair value contingent consideration			15,418				-
Bad debt expense			616				-
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts and retainage receivable			(219,501	)			(157,164	)
Prepaid expenses and other costs			(2,018	)			(420	)
Costs in excess of billings			1,067				40,373
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			28,261				(5,128	)
Billings in excess of costs			114,656				3,668
Net cash used in operating activities			(364,646	)			(69,898	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of fixed assets			(46,690	)			(36,943	)
Cash acquired in business acquisition			30,408				-
Security deposits			(26,922	)			-
Proceeds from disposition of property and equipment			67,959				11,969
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			24,755				(24,974	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt			395,000				-
Payments of related party interest			(48,000	)			-
Repayments on capital leases			(51,048	)			-
Repayments on notes payable			(47,684	)			-
Net proceeds from line of credit			27,175				-
Proceeds related to stock option exercises			1,000				1,000
Net cash provided by financing activities			276,443				1,000
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents			(63,448	)			(93,872	)
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash			(33,118	)			11,705
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			455,700				537,867
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	359,134			$	455,700
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		$	365,878				-

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 2018 AND 2017

 

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 start-up company whose planned principal operations will consist of designing and installing clean energy systems with a focus on hydrogen 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 generated some revenue and has begun to bid 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). 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 clean 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 accompanying financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All inter-company transactions and cover the period from August 17, 2015 (date of inception) to December 31, 2015.balances have been eliminated upon consolidation.

 

In January 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) number 2014-10,Development Stage Entities. Among other changes, ASU 2014-10 eliminates the requirement for development stage entities to: 1) present inception-to-date information in the statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows; 2) label the financial statements as those of a development stage entity; 3) disclose a description of the development stage activities in which the entity is engaged, and; 4) disclose in the first year in which the entity is no longer a development stage entity that in prior years it had been in the development stage. The new pronouncement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014.

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. Significant estimates include estimates used to review the Company’s goodwill, impairments and estimations of long-lived assets, revenue recognition on percentage of completion type contracts, allowances for uncollectible accounts, inventory valuation, debt beneficial conversion features, valuations of non-cash capital stock issuances and the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Revenue RecognitionReclassification

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 December 31, 2018 and December 31 2017, there was no allowance for doubtful accounts required.

 

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RevenuesH/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

Property and related costs on construction contractsEquipment, and Depreciation

Property and equipment are recognizedstated at cost. Depreciation is generally provided using the “percentagestraight-line method over the estimated useful lives of completion method”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.

Goodwill and Finite 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 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 5 years, on a straight-line basis to their estimated residual values and periodically reviews them for impairment. Total identifiable intangible assets comprised 41% of our consolidated total assets at December 31, 2018. There were no intangible assets or goodwill at December 31, 2017.

The Company uses the acquisition method of accounting for all business combinations and does not amortize goodwill. Goodwill is tested for possible impairment annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or more frequently if events or changes in accordance with ASC 605-35, Accountingcircumstances 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 Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production Type Contracts. Under this method, contract revenues and related expenses are recognized overthat reporting unit. If the performance periodCompany cannot support such a conclusion or the Company does not elect to perform the qualitative assessment then the first step of the contractgoodwill 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 direct proportionthe 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. Based on the results of the qualitative testing, the fair value did not exceed the carrying value. The PVBJ reporting unit exceeded acquisition projections in 2018 and expects to meet future projections.

As of December 31, 2018, the Company had recorded goodwill in the amount of $1,373,621 related to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entiretyPVBJ acquisition. The performance of the contract.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 include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and any allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative

Advertising costs are charged to expense during the periodsperiod in which they are incurred. Advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $4,426 and $3,166, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

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 incurred. However,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 period. Items included in the eventfinancial 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.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded other comprehensive loss from a translation loss of $46,725 in the consolidated financial statements. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded other comprehensive gain from a translation gain of $21,996 in the consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standard Update 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“Topic 606”) 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, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the prior period.

Under ASC Topic 606 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 consideration 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;

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

	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 are generated for the contract based on the contract price. The Company has a trend of overestimating costs to the project in order to reduce the frequency of change orders required for a project. 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 client. 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 client, the company has a policy of splitting out the services over multiple contracts.

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 is foreseen,indicates a loss, or claims against costs incurred reduce the likelihood of recoverability of such costs, the Company will recognizerecords the entire estimated loss in the period the loss as it is determined.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 

Revisionsbecomes 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 costthe 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 profit estimatesusually does differ from amounts that can be billed or invoiced to the customer at any point during the coursecontract. 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 accounting periodCompany’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 facts, which requirecustomer under a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative contract revenue recognized on the revision, become known. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contractscontract are madereflected as a current liability in the periodCompany’s balance sheet under the caption “Billings in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions,excess of costs and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined.earnings.”

 

Disaggregated Revenue:

For the year ended December 31, 2018, revenues from contracts with customers summarized by Segment Geography and Revenue Stream were as follows:

		2018				2017
United States - Service		$	2,440,854			$	-
Australia - Service			1,941,078				1,877,755
United States - Contract			40,548				85,919
Australia - Contract			3,123,957				4,389,212
Total		$	7,546,437			$	6,352,886

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

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 December 31, 2015.2018 or December 31, 2017. At times during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, balances exceeded the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000.

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Website Development Costs

In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Website Development Costs, website development is segregated into three stages or activities. DuringThe Company recognizes expense for its stock-based compensation based on the initial, or planning stage, all related costs are expensed as incurred. The second phase is the developmentfair value of the site, which include costs incurred for web application and infrastructure,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 graphics development. Costs incurred duringassumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. These variables include our expected stock price volatility over the second phase are capitalizedterm of the awards, expected term, risk-free interest rate, expected dividends and then amortized whenexpected 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 website is ready for its intended use. Stage three consists of costs incurred for post-implementation work, suchamount as security, traininga payable to the related jurisdiction. On a periodic basis, it files a sales tax return with the jurisdictions and administration. Such costs incurred during this phase are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for additional upgrades and features onceremits the website is launched are capitalized ifamount indicated on the upgrades and enhancements furnish additional functionality; otherwise, such costs are expensed as incurred.return.

Income Taxes

 

Website development costs which have been capitalized will be amortized, using the straight-line method, over an estimated useful life of five years, commencing when the site is launched.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. These costs consist primarily of consulting fees, salaries and direct payroll related costs.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes pursuant to FASB 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.

 

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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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2015 

The Company recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with FASB 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.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

 

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'sCompany’s 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 isincome tax returns are still open for examination by the taxing authorities.

 

There was no provision for income taxes for the period ended December 31, 2015.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

TheExcept 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			15,418
Balance at December 31, 2018		$	190,736

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.

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 basic and diluted loss per share excludes potentially dilutive securities because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. There were no anti-dilutive securities for the year ended December 31, 2015.2018 because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. Dilutive securities for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:

		December 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
Options to purchase common stock			955,000				1,050,000
Convertible debt			800,000				-
Totals			1,755,000				1,050,000

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H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

 

3.	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

ForThe Company’s former office space during the periodyears ended December 31, 2015 there2017 and 2018 consisted of approximately 800 square feet, which was $5,420 duedonated to stockholders. All expenses paid for on the Company’s behalf were for incorporationit from one of its executive officers. There was no lease agreement and the Company including all legal and accounting fees. They are non-interest bearing withpaid no set terms for repayment.rent.

 

4.	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

OnEffective 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 appoint 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 $200,000 in a private offering.period of one year to promote our products and services. In April of 2017 and 2018, Rezaul Karim 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 Boardsystem installation was complete pending any change orders as of Directors unanimously approvedDecember 31, 2018, and generated $31,789 and $85,919 of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Company subcontracted the installation of the sale and accordingly issued additional shares after receiptsystem to Renewable Energy Holdings LLC (“REH”), a company owned by Mike Strizki, one of the consideration.Company’s executive officers. James Strizki, one of the Company’s executive officers, is vice president of operations at REH. Costs incurred for REH were $31,617 and $87,649 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

In September 2018, the Company entered into a contract with Steve Mullane, the Executive General Manager of Pride, for a solar installation. The system installation was complete as of December 31, 2018 and generated $8,759 of revenue in 2018 along with costs of $8,759.

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 December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the balances due to Turquino Equity LLC (Turquino”), a significant shareholder, amounted to $0 and $31,257, respectively. These balances represent expenses for management services. There was $78,000 of management fees expensed for the year ended December 31, 2018 and $184,004 for the year ended December 31, 2017.

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 through 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. Subsequent to December 31, 2018, the Debentures were amended to reduce the interest rate to 10% and reduce the conversion price to $0.50 (see Note 20). 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 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.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

 

4.

On March 10, 2016, the Company adopted the 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) under which the Company reserved 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance under the Plan. Consecutive to the approval of the Plan, the Board also approved the grant of 1,000,000 non-statutory stock options vesting immediately upon issuance and having an exercise price per share equal to $0.01 to several employees and one director of the Company.SIGNIFICANT CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

 

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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 December 31, 2018 and 2017 the balance was fully covered under the $250,000 threshold in the United States. In Australia the balance exceeded the threshold by $133,578 at December 31, 2018 and $265,273 at December 31, 2017.

 

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 December 31, 2018, approximately 20% of the Company’s accounts receivable was due from two unrelated customers, each at 10%. 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 three customers with a concentration of 10% or higher of the Company’s revenue, two at 13% and one at 12% for the year ended December 31, 2018, and three customers, at 24% and two at 12%, for the year ended December 31, 2017.

6.	PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

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

		December 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
Furniture and fixtures (5 to 7 years)		$	11,661			$	6,857
Machinery and equipment (5 to 7 years)			36,969				35,919
Computer and software (3 to 5 years)			88,021				94,761
Auto and truck (5 to 7 years)			785,979				250,044
Leasehold improvements (life of lease)			34,788				40,608
			957,418				428,189
Less accumulated depreciation			480,982				325,616
		$	476,436			$	102,573

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $145,606 and $31,985, respectively.

7.	UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS

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

		December 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts		$	811,173			$	2,485,787
Estimated earnings			469,109				779,598
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts			1,280,282				3,265,385
Billings to date			1,265,475				3,553,817
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts			14,807				(288,432	)
Costs and earnings in excess of billings on completed contracts			(164,660	)			(252,757	)
		$	(149,853	)		$	(35,675	)
Costs in excess of billings		$	45,478			$	51,531
Billings in excess of cost			(195,331	)			(87,206	)
		$	(149,853	)		$	(35,675	)

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

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 years and in the aggregate amount to the following:

2019			54,050
2020			39,639
2021			13,213
		$	106,902

Rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was $98,593 and $90,000, respectively and is included in “General and Administrative” expenses on the related statements of operations.

 

BALANCE SHEETS

AS OF JUNE 30, 2016 AND DECEMBERDuring the year December 31, 20152018, the Company had vehicles leased under two capital leases, with a net book value of $324,495, which expire in June 2020 and December 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company had no capital leases. 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.

 

		June 30, 2016				December 31, 2015
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents		$	391,594			$	49,200
Total Current Assets			391,594				49,200
Other Assets, Website Development Costs			2,700				3,000
TOTAL ASSETS		$	394,294			$	52,200
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses		$	-			$	2,400
Due to Stockholders			3,591				5,420
Total Current Liabilities			3,591				7,820
Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock - $0.0001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;
3,131,579 shares issued and outstanding			313				211
Preferred Stock - $0.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized;
0 shares issued and outstanding			-				-
Paid-in-Capital			887,337				49,989
Retained Earnings			(496,947	)			(5,820	)
Total Stockholders' Equity			390,703				44,380
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	394,294			$	52,200

At December 31, 2018, approximate payments to be made on these capital lease obligations are as follows:

2019		$	75,342
2020			75,342
2021			60,734
2022			43,703
2023			39,531
Thereafter			29,843
Capital lease obligation			324,495
Less: amounts representing interest			26,354
Current maturities of capital lease obligations			65,265
Capital lease obligations, non-current		$	232,876

9.

DEBT

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial StatementsLong-term debt consisted of the following:

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Equipment Notes Payable

		December 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
Note payable with monthly payments of $716, including interest at 6.50% per annum through November 2020.		$	18,707			$	-
Note payable with monthly payments of $615.25, including interest at 6.80% per annum through August 2021.		$	18,383				-
Note payable with monthly payments of $1,294.50, including interest at 14.72 per annum through March 2023.		$	50,072			$	-
Note payable with monthly payments of $1,063.45, including interest at 5.76% per annum through April 2021		$	18,539			$	-
Note payable with monthly payments of $946.84 including interest at 6.14% per annum through December 2024.		$	54,328			$	-
Total:		$	160,029			$	-
Total current portion:		$	(38,991	)		$	-
Total non-current portion:		$	121,038			$	-

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

 

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016Aggregate annual principal payments in the fiscal years subsequent to December 31, 2018, are as follows:

 

Revenue – related party		$	1,500
Cost of Goods Sold			1,500
Gross Profit			-
Operating Expenses
Research and Development			2,000
General and Administrative Expenses			489,127
Total Operating Expenses			491,127
Loss from Operations		$	(491,127	)
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)			-
Net Loss		$	(491,127	)
Loss Per Share
Basic		$	(0.19	)
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding
Basic			2,532,713

Year ending December 31:		Amount
2019		$	49,318
2020			46,567
2021			29,614
2022			22,307
2023			25,653
Thereafter			11,362
Notes payable obligation			184,821
Less amounts representing interest			(24,792	)
		$	160,029

Convertible Note Payable

 

See Accompanying NotesOn 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 $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. 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 year ended December 31, 2018, the Company incurred interest expense of $106,206, of which $29,122 related to the amortization of the discount.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company incurred no interest expense.

10.	CONTRACT BACKLOG

At December 31, 2018, the Company had a contract backlog approximating $583,392, with anticipated direct costs to completion approximating $452,884. At December 31, 2017, the Company had a contract backlog approximating $1,091,816, with anticipated direct costs to completion approximating $808,098.

11.	ACQUISITION UNDER COMMON CONTROL

On January 31, 2017, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) by and among the Company, Pride, 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 StatementsOfficer, respectively, are each a managing partner of Turquino.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

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”) which will be paid in the form of an earn-out 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 earn-out 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.

12.	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

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

Goodwill

Balance at December 31, 2017		$	-
Goodwill from acquisition of PVBJ Inc.			1,373,621
Adjustments			-
Balance at December 31, 2018		$	1,373,621

Intangibles – customer list

Balance at December 31, 2017		$	-
Customer list from acquisition of PVBJ Inc.			102,422
Amortization			(18,777	)
Balance at December 31, 2018		$	83,645

The Company has elected to early adopt ASU 2017-04 as of January 1, 2018 which is outlined below in Note 18 in performing their 2018 impairment test and as previously stated noted no impairment.

13.	BUSINESS ACQUISITION

On February 1, 2018, 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 earn-out 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 consideration transferred in the acquisition was as follows:

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

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

The acquisition accounting of PVBJ, including the fair values of working capital balances, property and equipment, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill was finalized in the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2018. Management did not need to record any measurement period adjustments during the period.

The following table summarizes the 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 identifiable intangible assets acquired, 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 consolidated statements of operations beginning February 1, 2018. PVBJ’s net loss for year ended December 31, 2018 totaled $27,682. The net loss of the Company includes acquired intangible asset amortization of $18,777 for the year ended December 31, 2018.

For year ended December 31, 2018, acquisition related costs for the Company totaled $44,500 and are included in general and administration expenses.

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

The following pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of PVBJ and the Company for the years ended December 31, 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.

		Year Ended December 31, 2018				Year Ended December 31, 2017
Revenues		$	7,755,567			$	8,533,972
Net loss			(549,235	)			(83,468	)
Net loss per share:
Basic			(0.07	)			(0.01	)
Diluted			(0.07	)			(0.01	)

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

14.	STOCK OPTIONS AWARDS AND GRANTS

A summary of the stock option activity and related information for the Company’s 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan from December 31, 2017 to December 31, 2018 is as follows:

		Shares				Weighted- Average Exercise Price				Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term				Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2015			-
Grants			1,000,000			$	0.01				5.00			$	387,450
Exercised			-
Canceled			-
Outstanding at December 31, 2016			1,000,000			$	0.01				3.19			$	387,450
Grants			150,000				1.83				4.35				165,477
Exercised			(100,000	)			0.01				-				(38,745	)
Canceled			-
Outstanding at December 31, 2017			1,050,000			$	0.27				3.35				514,182
Exercisable at December 31, 2017			-			$	-				-			$	-
Outstanding at December 31, 2017			1,050,000			$	0.27				3.35			$	514,182
Grants			30,000				0.03				4.89				-
Exercised			(100,000	)			0.01				-				(38,475	)
Canceled			(25,000	)			0.03				-				(14,456	)
Outstanding at December 31, 2018			955,000				0.29				3.40				461,251
Exercisable at December 31, 2018			106,250			$	0.26				2.98			$	120,063

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, and $1.00, which were equal to the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on the dates of grant.

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.

As of December 31, 2018, there was $56,745 of unrecognized compensation expense. At December 31, 2017, there was $110,366 of unrecognized compensation expense.

15.	SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company’s 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 consolidated financial statements. The following represents selected information for the Company’s reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

		December 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
Assets by Segment
Renewable systems integration		$	1,540,423			$	27,589
Non-renewable systems integration			1,984,084				1,457,607
			3,524,507			$	1,485,196

		For the Years Ended
		December 31, 2018				December 31, 2017
Revenue by segment
Renewable systems integration – related party		$	40,548			$	85,919
Non-renewable system integration			7,505,889				6,266,967
		$	7,546,437			$	6,352,886
Cost of sales by segment
Renewable systems integration – related party		$	40,376			$	87,649
Non-renewable system integration			5,492,607				4,241,421
		$	5,532,983			$	4,329,070
Operating expenses
Renewable Systems integration		$	565,700			$	261,118
Non-renewable system Integration			1,881,160				1,699,745
		$	2,446,860			$	1,960,863
Operating (loss) income by segment
Renewable Systems integration		$	(565,528	)		$	(262,633	)
Non-renewable system Integration			132,122				325,586
		$	(433,406	)		$	62,953

16.	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 $12,324 for the year ended December 31, 2018. There was no expense for year ended December 31, 2017.

17.	INCOME TAX

The components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows (in thousands):

		Year Ended December 31,
		2018				2017
Current
U.S. Federal		$	-			$	-
U.S. State and local			13				-
Australia			9				98
Total current			22				98

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

		Year Ended December 31,
		2018				2017
Deferred
U.S. Federal		$	-			$	-
U.S. State and local			-				-
Australia			(6	)			(44	)
Total deferred			(6	)			(44	)
Total income tax expense			16				54

At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had deferred tax assets of $430,000 and $235,000, respectively, against which a valuation allowance of $380,000 and $191,000, respectively, had been recorded. The change in the valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2018 was an increase of $189,000. The increase in the valuation allowance for the year ended December 31, 2018 was mainly attributable to increases in U.S. net operating losses and share-based compensation, which resulted in an increase in the Company’s deferred tax assets. The Company established valuation allowances equal to the full amount of its U.S. deferred tax assets because of the uncertainty of the realization of these deferred tax assets in future periods. The Company periodically assesses the likelihood that it will be able to recover the deferred tax assets. The Company considers all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income.

Significant components of our deferred tax assets at December 31, 2018 and 2017 were as follows ($ in thousands):

		Year Ended December 31,
		2018				2017
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforwards – U.S.			224				68
Charitable contribution carryforward			3				-
Share-based compensation			153				123
Accrued liabilities			50				44
Gross deferred tax assets			430				235
Valuation allowance			(380	)			(191	)
Net deferred tax assets			50				44

A reconciliation of the federal statutory tax rate and the effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows:

		For the Year Ended
		December 31,
		2018				2017
U.S. federal statutory tax rate			21.0	%			34.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit			(7.1	)			(67.2	)
U.S. vs. foreign tax rate differential			-				(20.7	)
Impact of tax law change			-				140.5
Deferred tax adjustments			-				(205.7	)
Deemed repatriation			-				34.7
Other			(9.5	)			(8.1	)
Change in valuation allowance			(7.4	)			178.4
Effective tax rate			(3.0	)%			85.9	%

The Company had approximately $749,000 and $235,000 of gross net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards (U.S. federal and state) as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which begin to expire after 2036 through 2038. Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code, and similar state regulations, contain provisions that may limit the NOL carryforwards available to be used to offset income in any given year upon the occurrence of certain events, including changes in the ownership interests of significant stockholders. In the event of a cumulative change in ownership in excess of 50% over a three-year period, the amount of the NOL carryforwards that the Company may utilize in any one year may be limited.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was enacted in December 2017. Among other things, the Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, eliminates the alternative minimum tax for corporations, and creates a one-time deemed repatriation of profits earned outside of the U.S. The reduction of the corporate tax rate resulted in a write-down of the Company’s gross deferred tax assets of approximately $88,000, and a corresponding write-down of the valuation allowance. The one-time deemed repatriation of profits by the Company’s Australian subsidiary in 2017 resulted in a decrease in its NOL of approximately $64,000.

18.	RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the FASB issued accounting standard update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”). The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods 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 obligations in the contract, estimating the amount of variable consideration to include in the transaction price and allocating the transaction price to each separate performance obligation. In July 2015, the FASB approved the proposal to defer the effective date of ASU 2014-09 standard by one year. Early adoption was permitted after December 15, 2016, and the standard became effective for public entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods therein. In 2016, 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. The Company has performed a review of the requirements of the new revenue standard and 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 included disclosures required by the new standard and the adoption has not had a material impact on the financial statements.

In 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.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), (“ASU 2016-02”) and issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance. This ASU requires an entity to recognize a right-of-use asset (“ROU”) and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses will depend on classification as a finance or operating lease. 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 is effective for the Company on January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Entities are required to adopt ASC 842 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). We expect to adopt the new standard on its effective date. While the Company continues to assess all of the effects of adoption, it currently believes the most significant effects relate to: the recognition of new ROU assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet for real estate and equipment operating leases; and providing significant new disclosures about its leasing activities. The Company does not expect a significant change in its leasing activities between now and adoption. The new standard provides a number of optional practical expedients in transition. The Company expects to elect the ‘package of practical expedients’, which permits it to not reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company does not expect to elect the use-of hindsight or the practical expedient pertaining to land easements; the latter not being applicable to it.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

On adoption, the Company currently expects to recognize additional operating lease liabilities with corresponding ROU assets of the same amount based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments for existing operating leases on its consolidated balance sheets. The new standard also provides practical expedients for an entity’s ongoing accounting. The Company currently expects to elect 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 currently expects to elect the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of its leases, which will mean all consideration that is fixed, or in-substance fixed, relating to the non-lease components will be captured as part of its lease components for balance sheet purposes.

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.

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 has elected to early adopt this standard in performing their 2018 impairment test.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting (“ASU 2017-09”) to clarify when to account for a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award as a modification. Under this new guidance, modification accounting is required if the fair value, vesting conditions, or classification of the award changes as a result of the change in terms or conditions. ASU 2017-09 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within each annual reporting period. The Company adopted ASU 2017-09 effective January 1, 2018 and it did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation - Stock Compensation (ASC 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2018-07”). ASU 2018-07 simplifies the accounting for nonemployee share-based payment transactions. Consequently, the accounting for share-based payments to nonemployees and employees will be substantially aligned. The new standard will become effective for the 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 Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The new standard will become effective for the Company January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

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

 

F-22

F-10

 

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

19.	EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

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

		Year Ended December 31, 2018				Year Ended December 31, 2017
Net income (loss)		$	(554,010	)		$	8,897
Weighted average common shares outstanding			7,586,024				6,703,223
Dilutive securities Convertible debt			601,704				-
Options			951,034				996,520
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding			7,586,024				7,699,743
Basic net income (loss) per share		$	(0.07	)			0.00
Diluted net income (loss) per share		$	(0.07	)			0.00

For the year ended December 31, 2018 certain potential shares of common stock have been excluded from the calculation of diluted income per share because of a net loss, and therefore, the effect on diluted income per share would have been anti-dilutive.

20.	NOTE PAYABLE

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 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. Pursuant to the 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 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 to H/Cell. The loan commitment shall expire on August 21, 2020. As of December 31, 2018, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. 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%. The Company 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. 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 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 the Company’s financial condition that could have a material adverse effect on the Company. As of December 31, 2018, funds totaling $38,296 were available for borrowing under the Thermo Credit Agreement.

21.	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In accordance with FASB ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through March _ 2019, the date on which these financial statements were available to be issued.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017

On January 21, 2019, an aggregate of 15,000 non-statutory options were granted to one employee with such options vesting 25% on each of the first through fourth anniversary of issuance, expiring five years from the date of issuance and having an exercise price of $1.15, which is equal to the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On February 8, 2019, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with two of its directors that are accredited investors, pursuant to which it sold an aggregate principal amount of $150,000 in 10% Convertible Debentures (the “2019 Debentures”), convertible into shares of the Company’s 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 will accrue 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 will be 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.

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

Equity Purchase Agreement

On March 12, 2019, the Company 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 the Company up to $450,000 in shares (the “Shares”) of its 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 the Company 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 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 of the $450,000 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.

The Company has the 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 Purchase Agreement. The Company 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 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 Purchase Agreement, the Company 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, 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 it files the Annual Report on Form 10-K that these financial statements are part of.

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

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

		March 31, 2019				December 31, 2018
		(Unaudited)				(Audited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	328,439			$	359,134
Accounts receivable			937,897				1,087,381
Prepaid expenses			18,772				16,282
Current right-of-use (ROU) asset			92,269				-
Costs and earnings in excess of billings			48,052				45,478
Total current assets			1,425,429				1,508,275
Property and equipment, net			494,491				476,436
Security deposits and other non-current assets			38,992				32,530
Deferred tax asset			50,000				50,000
Customer lists, net			78,524				83,645
ROU asset			167,985				-
Other long term asset			30,000				-
Goodwill			1,373,621				1,373,621
Total assets		$	3,659,042			$	3,524,507
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	695,997			$	891,354
Earn-out payable			195,132				190,736
Billings in excess of costs and earnings			41,881				195,331
Sales and withholding tax payable			54,071				59,857
Current equipment notes payable			32,052				38,991
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			32,259				48,643
Total current liabilities			1,473,830				1,490,177
Noncurrent liabilities
Line of credit			172,715				28,359
Lease operating liability			167,985				-
Finance leases			306,163				232,876
Equipment notes payable			65,779				121,038
Convertible notes payable – related party, net of discounts			61,609				29,122
Total noncurrent liabilities			774,251				411,395
Total liabilities			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; 7,621,024 and 7,586,024 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively			762				758
Additional paid-in capital			2,896,524				2,983,476
Accumulated deficit			(1,429,402	)			(1,285,764	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(56,923	)			(75,535	)
Total stockholders’ equity			1,410,961				1,622,935
TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY		$	3,659,042			$	3,524,507

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

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS'OPERATIONS - AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

		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 SIXTHREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016MARCH 31, 2019

 

		Common Stock								Preferred Stock								Additional								Total
		Number of								Number of								Paid-In				Accumulated				Shareholders'
		Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Capital				Deficit				Equity
Beginning, January 1, 2016			2,105,263			$	211				-			$	-			$	49,989			$	(5,820	)		$	44,380
Issuance of Common Stock			1,026,316				102				-				-				449,898				-				450,000
Stock Based Compensation			-				-				-				-				387,450				-				387,450
Net Loss			-				-				-				-				-				(491,127	)			(491,127	)
Ending, June 30, 2016			3,131,579			$	313				-			$	-			$	887,337			$	(496,947	)		$	390,703

		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

 

See Accompanying Notes to Financial StatementsThe 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 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016

 

		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

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net Loss		$	(491,127	)
Depreciation			300
Stock Based Compensation			387,450
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses			(2,400	)
Net Cash used in Operating Activities			(105,777	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock			450,000
Due to Stockholders			(1,829	)
Net Cash provided by Financing Activities			448,171
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents			342,394
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Beginning			49,200
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Ending		$	391,594

See Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

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, 2016 MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (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 start-up company whose planned principal operations will consist of designing and installing clean energy systems with a focus on hydrogen energy. Effective 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. The new clean energy division has generated some revenue and has begun to bid 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 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 clean 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 coverfollowing the six monthsrequirements 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 June 30, 2016.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.

 

Revenue RecognitionReclassification

Revenues and related costs on construction contracts are recognized using the “percentage of completion method” of accounting in accordance with ASC 605-35, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production Type Contracts. Under this method, contract revenues and related expenses are recognized over the performanceprior period of the contract in direct proportionamounts have been reclassified to the costs incurred as a percentage of total estimated costs for the entirety of the contract. Costs include direct material, direct labor, subcontract labor and any allocable indirect costs. All un-allocable indirect costs and corporate general and administrative costs are chargedconform to the periods as incurred.current period presentation.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

 

RevisionsAccounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded when invoices are issued and are presented in costthe 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 profit estimatesthe 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 March 31, 2019 and December 31 2018, there was no allowance for doubtful accounts required.

Goodwill and Finite-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 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 five years, on a straight-line basis to their estimated residual values and periodically reviews them for impairment. Total goodwill and identifiable intangible assets comprised 37% and 41% of the Company’s consolidated total assets at 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. Goodwill is tested for possible impairment annually during the coursefourth 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.

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 period. 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”).

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

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.

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 (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 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 ASU 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

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

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.

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 accounting periodCompany’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 facts, which requirecustomer under a contract as of a given date exceed cumulative contract revenue recognized on the revision, become known. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contractscontract are madereflected as a current liability in the periodCompany’s balance sheet under the caption “Billings in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions,excess of costs and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined.earnings.”

 

Disaggregated Revenue

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, 2016. At times during the six months ended June 30, 2016, balances exceeded the FDIC insurance limit of $250,000.March 31, 2019 or December 31, 2018.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

 

Website Development CostsStock-Based Compensation

 

In accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Website Development Costs, website development is segregated into three stages or activities. DuringThe Company recognizes expense for its stock-based compensation based on the initial, or planning stage, all related costs are expensed as incurred. The second phase is the developmentfair value of the site, which include costs incurred for web application and infrastructure,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 graphics development. Costs incurred duringassumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. These variables include our expected stock price volatility over the second phase are capitalizedterm of the awards, expected term, risk-free interest rate, expected dividends and then amortized when the websiteexpected forfeiture rates. The forfeiture rate is readyestimated using historical option cancellation information, adjusted for its intended use. Stage three consists of costs incurred for post-implementation work, such as security, traininganticipated changes in expected exercise and administration. Such costs incurred during this phase are expensed as incurred. Expenditures for additional upgrades and features once the website is launched are capitalized if the upgrades and enhancements furnish additional functionality; otherwise, such costs are expensed as incurred.employment termination behavior. Our outstanding awards do not contain market or performance conditions.

 

Website development costs which have been capitalized will be amortized, using the straight-line method, over an estimated useful life of five years. The site launched in January of 2016.Income Taxes

 

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. These costs consist primarily of consulting fees, salaries and direct payroll related costs.

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.

 

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.

 

The Company recognizes and measures its unrecognized tax benefits in accordance with FASB 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.

 

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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 2015 isCompany’s 2018, 2017 and 2016 income tax returns are still open for examination by the taxing authorities.

 

There was no provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2016.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

TheExcept 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:

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Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;

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	●	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, 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.

 

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 basic and diluted loss per share excludes potentially dilutive securities for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. Potentially-dilutiveDilutive securities excluded from the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the quarterthree months ended June 30, 2016 areMarch 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

 

		June 30, 2016
Options to purchase common stock			1,000,000
Totals			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.a former 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 is expected to commence in August 2016 oncewas complete as of March 31, 2018. The system installation generated $31,789 of revenue during the zoning permits are approved.three months ended March 31, 2018. The Company intends to subcontractsubcontracted 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, and director, is vice president of operations at REH.

As There was $31,617 of June 30, 2016, there was $3,591 due to stockholders. All expenses paidcosts for on the Company’s behalf were for dues and subscriptions related to the incorporation of the Company including all legal and accounting fees. They are non-interest bearing with no set terms for repayment.three months ended March 31, 2018.

 

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.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

 

There was $19,500 of management fees expensed for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 to Turquino Equity LLC (Turquino”), a significant shareholder.

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 through 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 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.

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%.

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MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

5.	MAJOR CUSTOMERS

During the three months ended March 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%.

6.	UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS

Costs, estimated earnings and billings 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 Company, on a collateralized basis, in a similar economic environment with similar payment terms.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

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 March 31, 2019 and 2018 amounted to approximately $23,000 and is included in “General and Administrative” expenses on the related statements of operations.

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

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MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

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

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 through 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 $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 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 additional 266,667 shares upon conversion. In conjunction with these amendments, the convertible note was re-evaluated in accordance with ASC 470-50 -Debt Modifications and Extinguishments(“ASC 470”), and it was determined that the change in terms resulted in a substantial modification to the beneficial conversion feature. As a result, the carrying value of the Debentures 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.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

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.

For the three months ended 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 $14,215, of which $2,214 related to the amortization of the discount for the 2018 Debentures.

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 December 31, 2018, the Company had a contract backlog approximating $583,392, with anticipated direct costs to completion approximating $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.	STOCK OPTIONS AWARDS AND GRANTS

There is not a viable market for the Company’s common stock to determine its fair value, therefore management is required to estimate the fair value to be utilized in the determining stock based compensation costs.  In estimating the fair value, management considered recent sales of its common stock to independent qualified investors. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value.  Accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from management’s estimates

On March 10, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “2016 Plan”). The Plan provides for the issuance of options to purchase up to 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company. Under the terms of the Plan the Company may issue Incentive Stock Options as defined by the Internal Revenue Code to employees of the Company only and non-statutory options. The Board of Directors of the Company determines the exercise price, vesting and expiration period (not to exceed 10 years) of the grants under the Plan. However, the exercise price of an Incentive Stock Option should not be less than 110% of fair value of the common stock at the date of the grant for a 10% or more stockholder and 100% of fair value for a grantee who is not 10% stockholder. The fair value of the common stock is determined based on quoted market price or in absence of such quoted market price, by the Board of Directors in good faith.

As of June 30, 2016, the Company granted an aggregate of 1,000,000 non-statutory options to a director and key employees.

 

A summary of the stock option activity and related information for the 2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan from August 17, 2015 (date of inception)December 31, 2018 to June 30, 2016March 31, 2019 is as follows:

 

										Weighted- Average								Shares				Weighted- Average Exercise Price				Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term				Aggregate Intrinsic Value
						Weighted-				Remaining
		Shares				Average Exercise Price				Contractual Term				Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at August 17, 2015 (date of inception)			-
Outstanding at December 31, 2018																			955,000				0.29				3.40				461,251
Grants			-																15,000				1.15				4.81				-
Exercised			-																-				-				-				-
Canceled			-																(1,500	)			0.05				-				(629	)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015			-
Grants			1,000,000			$	0.01				5.00			$	385,833
Exercised			-
Canceled			-
Outstanding at June 30, 2016			1,000,000			$	0.01				4.95			$	385,833
Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2016			1,000,000			$	0.01				4.95			$	385,833
Exercisable at June 30, 2016			1,000,000			$	0.01				4.95			$	385,833
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

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MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

 

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 estimated marketweighted average grant date stock price of $0.3958 as of June 30, 2016,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 $1.15, which were equal to the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock on the dates of grant.

 

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 and for non-statutory options granted to employees.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 duringthe six monthsended June 30, 2016 was estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model.

 

As of March 31, 2019, there was $48,076 of unrecognized compensation expense. As of March 31, 2018, there was $93,218 of unrecognized compensation expense.

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 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

		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
		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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DuringH/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

13.	INCOME TAX

For the sixthree months ended June 30, 2016,March 31, 2019 and 2018, 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 months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, due to a full valuation allowance to offset any deferred tax asset related to net operating loss carry forwards attributable to the losses.

14.	NOTE PAYABLE

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 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. Pursuant to the 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 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 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 Credit 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 $3,500 will be paid on the first 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 aggregateearly termination fee equal to 4% of 1,000,000 optionsthe 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 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 connection with the services rendered atfive consecutive trading days preceding the exercise priceInvestor’s receipt of $0.01 per share for a termthe 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 the effective date of five years, vesting immediately,the Registration Statement (as defined below) and have approximate fair value(ii) $450,000 in Shares within 70 Trading Days after the effective date of $387,450.the Registration Statement.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

 

The fair valueCompany has the 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 material breach of the granted options forEquity Purchase Agreement by the six months ended June 30, 2016 was determined usingInvestor. In addition, the Black Scholes option pricing model withEquity Purchase Agreement will automatically terminate on the following assumptions:

Dividend yield:			-0-	%
Volatility			88.44	%
Risk free rate:			1.45	%
Expected life:			5 years
Estimated fair value of the Company’s common stock		$	0.3958

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 following table presents information relatedobligation of the Investor to stock options at June 30, 2016: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.

 

Options Outstanding

Options Exercisable

Weighted

Average

Exercisable

Exercise

Number of

Remaining Life

Number of

Price

Options

In Years

Options

$

0.01

1,000,000

4.95

1,000,000

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 fairCompany recorded value of all options vesting duringthese shares at the six months ended June 30, 2016 of $387,450 was charged to current period operations.  As of June 30, 2016, there was no unrecognized compensation expense.market price and is included in general and administrative expenses.

 

5.16.

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.

H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2019 AND 2018 (UNAUDITED)

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.

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation - Stock Compensation (ASC 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2018-07”). ASU 2018-07 simplifies the accounting for nonemployee share-based payment transactions. Consequently, the accounting for share-based payments to nonemployees and employees will be substantially aligned. The new standard will become effective for the 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 Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. The new standard will become effective for the Company January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

17.	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Company has evaluated subsequent events from July 1, 2016March 31, 2019 through August 8, 2016, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. The Company concluded thatThere were no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.need disclosure.

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H/Cell Energy Corporation

 

 

 

PROSPECTUS

 

Up to 605,263700,000 shares of

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

__________________ , 20162019

 

 

 

Dealer Prospectus Delivery Obligation

 

Until [*], 2016, all dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition to the dealers' obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments or subscriptions.PART II

 

You should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that which is set forth in this prospectus. We are offering to sell shares of our common stock and seeking offers to buy shares of our common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any sale of these securities. Our business, financial condition, results of operation and prospects may have changed after the date of this prospectus.

PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

 

ITEM 13. OTHER EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION.

 

The following table sets forth the estimated costs and expenses to be incurred in connection with the issuance and distribution of the securities registered under this Registration Statement. All amounts are estimates except the SEC registration fee. The total expenses for this offering, borne solely by the registrant, are estimated to be approximately $65,030, including:

 

SEC registration fee		$	30
Item						Amount to be paid
SEC registration fees						$	84.84
Legal fees and expenses		$	40,000				50,000.00
Accounting fees and expenses		$	20,000				3,000.00
Transfer agent fees and expenses							1,000.00
Miscellaneous expenses		$	5,000				15.16
Total		$	65,030			$	54,100.00

 

ITEM 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.

 

Our bylaws provide to the fullest extent permitted by Nevada law, our directors or officers shall not be personally liable to us or our shareholders for damages for breach of such director'sdirector’s or officer'sofficer’s fiduciary duty. The effect of this provision of our bylaws is to eliminate our right and our shareholders (through shareholders'shareholders’ derivative suits on behalf of our company) to recover damages against a director or officer for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a director or officer (including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior), except under certain situations defined by statute. We believe that the indemnification provisions in our bylaws are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

ITEM 15. RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES.

 

During the past three years, the registrant has sold the following securities which were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

On August 17, 2015,January 31, 2017, we sold 2,000,000issued an aggregate of 3,800,000 shares of our common stock to two accredited investors in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding shares of The Pride Group (QLD) Pty Ltd.

In January 2017, we issued 10,000 shares of our common stock to our founders in exchangelegal counsel for $200. Theservices rendered.

In April 2017, we issued 100,000 shares were issued to accredited investors pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D or Section 4(a) (2)our common stock upon the exercise of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.stock options.

 

On December 29, 2015,February 1, 2018, we sold 105,263issued 444,445 shares of our common stock to one accredited investor in exchange for $50,000. The shares were issued to accredited investors pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D or Section 4(a) (2)all of the Securities Actissued and outstanding shares of 1933, as amended.PVBJ, Inc.

 

On February 4, 2016,In April 2018, we sold 526,316issued 100,000 shares of our common stock to one investor in exchange for $200,000. The shares were issued to accredited investors pursuant to Rule 506upon the exercise of Regulation D or Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

On June 16, 2016, we sold an aggregate of 500,000 shares of our common stock to 52 investors in exchange for an aggregate of $250,000. The shares were issued to accredited investors pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D or Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.options.

 

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On March 12, 2019, we donated 35,000 shares of common stock to the manager of Triton Funds, LLC, in connection with a purchase agreement.

On July 9, 2019, we issued 30,000 shares of common stock to GHS Investments LLC for entering into an equity financing agreement.

Unless otherwise noted, all of the transactions described in Item 15 were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act in that such sales did not involve a public offering, under Rule 701 promulgated under the Securities Act, in that they were offered and sold either pursuant to written compensatory plans or pursuant to a written contract relating to compensation, as provided by Rule 701, or under Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act.

ITEM 16. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

 

The following exhibits are included as part of this Form S-1. References to “the Company” in this Exhibit List mean H/Cell Energy Corporation, a Nevada corporation.

 

3.01	Articles of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 17, 2015, filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on June 29, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.02	Certificate of Correction to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 18, 2015, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 18, 2015, filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Commission on June 29, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.03	Bylaws of the Company, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 18, 2015, filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Commission on June 29, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
4.01	Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of common stock,filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Commission on September 7, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
5.01	Opinion of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP,filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Commission on September 7, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.herewith.
10.01	Form of PurchaseIndemnification Agreement, dated December 29, 2015, by and between the Company and Pamela A. Weidel Living Trust, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 18, 2015, filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Commission on June 29, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.02	Form of Purchase Agreement, dated January 14, 2016 by and between the Company and Reza Enterprises, Inc., filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 18, 2015,Incentive Stock Option Plan, filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Commission on June 29, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.03	Form of SubscriptionEmployment Agreement, dated June 16, 2016,September 1, 2017, by and between the CompanyH/Cell Energy Corporation and the investors signatory thereto, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 18, 2015,Andrew Hidalgo, filed as an exhibit to the Registration StatementCurrent Report on Form S-1,8-K, filed with the Commission on June 29, 2016September 7, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.04	Form of IndemnificationEmployment Agreement, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 18, 2015,dated September 1, 2017, by and between H/Cell Energy Corporation and Matthew Hidalgo, filed as an exhibit to the Registration StatementCurrent Report on Form S-1,8-K, filed with the Commission on June 29, 2016September 7, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.05†	2016 Incentive Stock Option Plan, filed with the Nevada SecretaryForm of State on August 18, 2015,Securities Purchase Agreement, dated January 2, 2018, filed as an exhibit to the Registration StatementCurrent Report on Form S-1,8-K, filed with the Commission on June 29, 2016January 4, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.06	Form of 12% Convertible Debenture, dated January 2, 2018, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on January 4, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.07	Form of Stock Purchase Agreement, by and among H/Cell Energy Corporation, PVBJ Inc. and Benis Holdings LLC, dated February 1, 2018, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 5, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.

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10.08	Form of Employment Agreement, by and between H/Cell Energy Corporation and Paul V. Benis, Jr., dated February 1, 2018, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 5, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.09	Form of Credit Agreement, dated August 21, 2018, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 24, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10	Form of promissory note, dated August 21, 2018, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 24, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11	Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated February 8, 2019, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 11, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.12	Form of 10% Convertible Debenture, dated February 8, 2019, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 11, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.13	Form of amendment, dated February 8, 2019, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 11, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14	Equity Purchase Agreement, by and between H/Cell Energy Corporation and Triton Funds, LLC, dated March 12, 2019, filed herewith.
10.15	Registration Rights Agreement, by and between H/Cell Energy Corporation and Triton Funds, LLC, dated March 12, 2019, filed herewith.
10.16	Equity Financing Agreement, by and between H/Cell Energy Corporation and GHS Investments LLC, dated July 9, 2019, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 15, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.17	Registration Rights Agreement, by and between H/Cell Energy Corporation and GHS Investments LLC, dated July 9, 2019, filed as an exhibit to the Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 15, 2019 and incorporated herein by reference.
14.01	Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Employees, Executive Officers and Directors, filed as an exhibit to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on March 24, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference.
21.01	List of Subsidiaries, filed as an exhibit to the Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on April 2, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference.
23.01	Consent of RosenbergofRosenberg Rich Baker Berman, & CompanyP.A., filed herewith.
23.02	Consent of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP (included in Exhibit 5.01),filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1/A, filed with the Commission on September 7, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference..
24.01	Power of Attorney (included on signature page to the registration statement), filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on August 18, 2015, filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Commission on June 29, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference..

 

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Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

ITEM 17. UNDERTAKINGS.

 

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

 

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

 

(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”);

 

(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement, and

 

(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.statement;

 

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provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(i), (a)(ii) and (a)(iii) do not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement.

 

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

 

(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser, eachpurchaser:

(i)Each prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the Registration Statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the Registration Statement; and;

(ii)Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering other than registration statements relying onmade pursuant to Rule 430B415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A,(x) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statementRegistration Statement as of the earlier of the date itsuch form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness.effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the Registration Statement relating to the securities in the Registration Statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statementRegistration Statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statementRegistration Statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statementRegistration Statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use,effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statementRegistration Statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statementRegistration Statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.effective date.

 

(5)           Insofar as indemnificationThat, for liabilities arisingpurposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, maythe information omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this Registration Statement in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act of 1933 shall be permitteddeemed to directors, officers and controlling personsbe part of this Registration Statement as of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification bytime it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.was declared effective.

 

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SIGNATURES(6)That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

 

(7)To deliver or cause to be delivered with the prospectus, to each person to whom the prospectus is sent or given, the latest annual report to security holders that is incorporated by reference in the prospectus and furnished pursuant to and meeting the requirements of Rule 14a-3 or Rule 14c-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and, where interim financial information required to be presented by Article 3 of Regulation S-X are not set forth in the prospectus, to deliver, or cause to be delivered to each person to whom the prospectus is sent or given, the latest quarterly report that is specifically incorporated by reference in the prospectus to provide such interim financial information.

(8)That, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the registrant’s annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Flemington,Dallas, State of New Jersey,Texas, on this 26th day of September, 2016.July 19, 2019.

 

	H/CELL ENERGY CORPORATION
Date: September 26, 2016July 19, 2019	By:	/s//s/ ANDREW HIDALGO
		Andrew Hidalgo
		Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: September 26, 2016July 19, 2019	By:	By:	/s/ MATTHEW HIDALGO
		Matthew Hidalgo
		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

 

PursuantKNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:

That the undersigned officers and directors of H/Cell Energy Corporation, a Nevada corporation, do hereby constitute and appoint Andrew Hidalgo and Matthew Hidalgo and each of them his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent with full power and authority to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorney and agent, determine may be necessary or advisable or required to enable said corporation to comply with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and any rules or regulations or requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with this Registration Statement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing power and authority, the powers granted include the power and authority to sign the names of the undersigned officers and directors in the capacities indicated below to this Registration Statement, and to any and all instruments or documents filed as part of or in conjunction with this Registration Statement or amendments or supplements thereof, including post-effective amendments, to this Registration Statement or any registration statement relating to this offering to be effective upon filing pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and each of the undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms that said attorney and agent, shall do or cause to be done by virtue thereof. This Power of Attorney may be signed in several counterparts.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has executed this Power of Attorney. In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 has beenregistration statement was signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.stated:

 

Signature		Title		Date
/s/ ANDREW HIDALGO		Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)		September 26, 2016July 19, 2019
Andrew Hidalgo		Officer) and Director
/s/ MATTHEW HIDALGO		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer		September 26, 2016July 19, 2019
Matthew Hidalgo		Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
*/s/ CHARLES F. BENTON		Director		September 26, 2016July 19, 2019
James StrizkiCharles F. Benton
*/s/ MICHAEL A. DOYLE		Director		September 26, 2016July 19, 2019
Rezaul KarimMichael A. Doyle

 

*By:	/s/ ANDREW HIDALGO
Andrew Hidalgo
Attorney-in-fact

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