DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS | Premier Holding Corporation (Premier) is in the business of acquiring and integrating energy companies as synergistic subsidiaries. Premier was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on October 18, 1971 under the name of Mr. Nevada, Inc. On November 13, 2008, Premier filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Articles of Incorporation with the State of Nevada Secretary of State to change its name from OVM International Holding Corporation to Premier Holding Corporation. These businesses, which were started during 2012, are primarily focused on providing small and large-scale commercial companies with energy solutions to reduce the costs of utilities through consultations as well as product sales and to complete those installations. Additionally, Premier sells deregulated power to residential customers in selected states. Premier is organized with a holding company structure such that Premier provides financial and management expertise, which includes access to capital, financing, legal, insurance, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and management strategies for its Subsidiaries. Premiers wholly owned subsidiary, Energy Efficiency Experts, Inc. (E3), is a U.S. energy service company offering energy efficiency products and services to commercial middle market companies, Fortune 500 brands, developers and management companies of large scale residential developments as well as the general public. E3s business is focused as an integrator of clean technology solutions in the U.S., with strategic expansion plans in Latin America, Asia and Europe. E3s core business expects to deliver green solutions, branded specifically as E3, which include best-of-class alternative energy technology portfolio and energy reduction technologies in smart lighting controls, LED lighting, energy and power control management systems, and other clean technologies specific to its market. On February 28, 2013, Premier acquired an 80% interest in The Power Company USA, LLC (TPC) for 30,000,000 shares of Premiers common stock valued at $4,500,000. TPC is a deregulated power broker which was originally formed as an Illinois limited liability company on November 29, 2010. TPC brokers power to both residential and commercial users in 12 states that allows the distribution of deregulated power. On October 22, 2014, Premier entered into a Membership Purchase Agreement (Agreement) to acquire 85% of the membership interests of Lexington Power & Light, LLC (LP&L) from its owners. LP&L was incorporated under the laws of the State of New York on July 8, 2010 as a Limited Liability Company. LP&L markets and sells electricity and natural gas to both commercial and residential customers located primarily in five boroughs of New York City and on Long Island. The Company purchases electricity and natural gas on a wholesale basis pursuant to a combined supply and credit facility agreement. Under the Agreement, Premier was to acquire 85% of LP&L on the closing date for 7,500,000 shares of common stock and $500,000 in Promissory Notes, plus earn-out payments based upon EBITDA milestones during the 12 months following the closing date. Under the terms of the Agreement, Premier had a contingent funding obligation of $1,000,000 of which $500,000 will be used as working capital for LP&L, had the option to acquire the remaining 15% of LP&L until December 31, 2018 for $20,000,000 payable 1/2 in cash and 1/2 in common stock and was to limit its board of directors to five persons, with the members of LP&L having the right to appoint one board member. On April 7, 2015, the Agreement was terminated due to Premiers default on its purchase obligations for the LP&L under the terms of the Agreement. As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and unless otherwise indicated, the terms we, us, our, Premier or the Company refer to Premier Holding Corporation and its Subsidiaries, Efficiency Experts, Inc. (E3) and The Power Company USA, LLC (TPC). Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States dollars. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for interim financial information and do not include all of the information or disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Form 10-K, as amended, as filed on April 15, 2015. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and the results of operations for the interim periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year, or any other period. Principles of Consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Premier Holding Corporation, E3 and TPC as of and for nine months ended September 30, 2015. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates made in connection with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the estimate of doubtful accounts receivable, valuation of stock-based compensation, valuation of derivative liabilities, fair values in connection with the analysis of goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment, valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets and estimated useful lives for intangible assets and property and equipment. Revenue Recognition and Cost of Sales E3 offers energy efficiency products and services to commercial middle market companies, as well as residential customers. In accordance with the requirements of ASC 605 Revenue Recognition TPC offers deregulated power and energy efficiency products and services to commercial middle market companies, as well as residential customers. In accordance with the requirements of ASC 605 Revenue Recognition Accounts Receivable All accounts receivable are due thirty (30) days from the date billed. If the funds are not received within thirty (30) days, the customer is contacted for payment. The Company uses the allowance method to account for uncollectable accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the balance of allowance for bad debts was $27,136 and $0, respectively. Non-controlling Interest Non-controlling interests in TPC is recorded as a component of our equity, separate from the parents equity. Purchase or sales of equity interests that do not result in a change of control are accounted for as equity transactions. Results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interest are included in our consolidated results of operations and, upon loss of control, the interest sold, as well as interest retained, if any, will be reported at fair value with any gain or loss recognized in earnings. The Company maintains an 80% limited interest in TPC and the remaining 20% non-controlling interest is held by TPCs members. Due to the termination of the LP&L Agreement, Premier disposed the 15% original non-controlling interest from LP&L in the amount of $215,861 which is included in income on disposal of LP&L. Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock The Company has adopted ASC Topic 260 Earnings per Share Income Taxes Deferred income tax is provided for differences between the bases of assets and liabilities for financial and income tax reporting. A deferred tax asset, subject to a valuation allowance, is recognized for estimated future tax benefits of tax-basis operating losses being carried forward. Income taxes are provided based upon the liability method of accounting pursuant to the ASC Topic 740 Income Taxes Stock-Based Compensation We periodically issue stock options and warrants to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs. We account for stock option and warrant grants issued and vesting to employees based on ASC 718 CompensationStock Compensation ASC 505 Equity Fair Value Measurements On January 1, 2011, the Company adopted guidance which defines fair value, establishes a framework for using fair value to measure financial assets and liabilities on a recurring basis, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Beginning on January 1, 2011, the Company also applied the guidance to non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, which includes goodwill and intangible assets. The guidance establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect Premiers assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the reliability of the inputs as follows: Level 1 - Valuation is based upon unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in accessible active markets. Level 2 - Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable in the market. Level 3 - Valuation is based on models where significant inputs are not observable. The unobservable inputs reflect a companys own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use. The Companys financial instruments consist of cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, notes payable, accrued liabilities and derivative liabilities. The estimated fair value of cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, notes payable and accrued liabilities approximate their carrying amounts due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Certain non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Accordingly, these assets are not measured and adjusted to fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to periodic impairment tests. These items primarily include long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets. Our derivative liabilities have been valued as Level 3 instruments. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair value of convertible note derivative liability - December 31, 2014 $ $ $ $ Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fair value of convertible note derivative liability September 30, 2015 $ $ $ 321,122 $ 321,122 Goodwill The Company periodically reviews the carrying value of intangible assets not subject to amortization, including goodwill, to determine whether impairment may exist. Goodwill and certain intangible assets are assessed annually, or when certain triggering events occur, for impairment using fair value measurement techniques. These events could include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, a decline in operating performance, competition, sale or disposition of a significant portion of the business, or other factors. Specifically, goodwill impairment is determined using a two-step process. 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. The Company uses level 3 inputs and a discounted cash flow methodology to estimate the fair value of a reporting unit. A discounted cash flow analysis requires one to make various judgmental assumptions including assumptions about future cash flows, growth rates, and discount rates. The assumptions about future cash flows and growth rates are based on the Companys budget and long-term plans. Discount rate assumptions are based on an assessment of the risk inherent in the respective reporting units. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting units goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination. That is, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid to acquire the reporting unit. Cash The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2015, the Company does not have any cash equivalents. Concentrations of Credit Risk The Company maintains deposits in a financial institution which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). At various times, the Company has deposits in this financial institution in excess of the amount insured by the FDIC. The Company has not experienced any losses related to these balances and believes its credit risk to be minimal. Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on previously reported net loss. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which it will adopt the standard beginning January 1, 2017. In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entitys Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. Continuation of a reporting entity as a going concern is presumed as the basis for preparing financial statements unless and until the entitys liquidation becomes imminent. Preparation of financial statements under this presumption is commonly referred to as the going concern basis of accounting. Currently, there is no guidance under U.S. GAAP about managements responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entitys ability to continue as a going concern or to provide related footnote disclosures. The amendments in this Update provide that guidance. In doing so, the amendments should reduce diversity in the timing and content of footnote disclosures. The amendments require management to assess an entitys ability to continue as a going concern by incorporating and expanding upon certain principles that are currently in U.S. auditing standards. Specifically, the amendments (1) provide a definition of the term substantial doubt, (2) require an evaluation every reporting period including interim periods, (3) provide principles for considering the mitigating effect of managements plans, (4) require certain disclosures when substantial doubt is alleviated as a result of consideration of managements plans, (5) require an express statement and other disclosures when substantial doubt is not alleviated, and (6) require an assessment for a period of one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or available to be issued). For the period ended September 30, 2015, management evaluated the Companys ability to continue as a going concern and concluded that substantial doubt has not been alleviated about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. While the Company continues to explore further significant sources of financing, managements assessment was based on the uncertainty related to the amount and nature of such financing over the next twelve months. Management is currently evaluating the impact of ASU No. 2014-15 on its condensed consolidated financial statements. |