UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For quarterly period ended February 29, 2012
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from ___________to___________
Commission file number 333-127953
NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 59-3509694 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
9192 Red Branch Road, Suite 110 | |
Columbia, Maryland | 21045 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(800) 213-0689
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yesx No¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes¨No¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.) Yes¨Nox
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 20,638,360 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, were outstanding on April 6, 2012.
NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period February 29, 2012
Table of Contents
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | 1 |
Consolidated Statements of Operations | 2 |
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | 3 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 4 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 5 |
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 19 |
Item 4. Controls and Procedures | 24 |
PART II OTHER INFORMATION | |
Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 25 |
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 25 |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 25 |
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures | 25 |
Item 5. Other Information | 25 |
Item 6. Exhibits | 25 |
Signatures | 29 |
Certifications |
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND AUGUST 31, 2011
February 29, | August 31, | |||||||
2012 | 2011 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 975,080 | $ | 2,320,185 | ||||
Deferred research and development costs | 111,198 | 156,279 | ||||||
Deferred offering costs | - | 20,000 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 22,779 | 49,382 | ||||||
Total current assets | 1,109,057 | 2,545,846 | ||||||
Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,811 and $463 at February 29, 2012 and August 31, 2011 | 23,037 | 927 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,132,094 | $ | 2,546,773 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 55,544 | $ | 119,868 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 1,900 | 161,009 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 57,444 | 280,877 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 57,444 | 280,877 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock: $0.10 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at February 29, 2012 or August 31, 2011 | - | - | ||||||
Common stock: $0.001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized, 20,638,360 shares issued and outstanding at February 29, 2012 and August 31, 2011 | 20,638 | 20,638 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 12,729,854 | 12,593,184 | ||||||
Deficit accumulated during the development stage | (11,675,842 | ) | (10,347,926 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 1,074,650 | 2,265,896 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 1,132,094 | $ | 2,546,773 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 5, 1998) TO FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Cumulative | ||||||||||||||||||||
May 5, 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | (Inception) to | ||||||||||||||||||
February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||||
Operating expense | ||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 413,727 | 1,776,566 | 929,002 | 2,226,307 | 10,666,908 | |||||||||||||||
Research and development | 185,556 | 37,978 | 315,748 | 95,100 | 2,233,444 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating expense | 599,283 | 1,814,544 | 1,244,750 | 2,321,407 | 12,900,352 | |||||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (599,283 | ) | (1,814,544 | ) | (1,244,750 | ) | (2,321,407 | ) | (12,900,352 | ) | ||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 98,582 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | - | (605 | ) | - | (856 | ) | (12,393 | ) | ||||||||||||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | - | - | - | - | (5,307 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Gain on dissolution of foreign subsidiary | - | - | - | - | 59,704 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss | (33 | ) | - | (65 | ) | (497 | ) | (86,438 | ) | |||||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | - | 697,405 | - | 8,059 | 2,128,331 | |||||||||||||||
Change in contingent liability | - | - | 156,109 | - | 186,109 | |||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | (33 | ) | 696,800 | 156,044 | 6,706 | 2,368,588 | ||||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations | (599,316 | ) | (1,117,744 | ) | (1,088,706 | ) | (2,314,701 | ) | (10,531,764 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations | (103,749 | ) | - | (239,210 | ) | - | (401,307 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (703,065 | ) | $ | (1,117,744 | ) | $ | (1,327,916 | ) | $ | (2,314,701 | ) | $ | (10,933,071 | ) | |||||
Basic and Diluted Loss per Common Share: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||||||
Discontinued operations | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | - | |||||||||||
Total | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 20,638,360 | 20,613,780 | 20,638,360 | 20,150,353 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FROM MAY 5, 1998 (INCEPTION) TO FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | During the | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Additional | Comprehensive | Development | Comprehensive | Total Stockholders' | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Paid-in Capital | Income (Loss) | Stage | Income (Loss) | Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted common stock issued to related parties for management services at $0.001 per share | 3,000,000 | $ | 3,000 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 3,000 | |||||||||||||||
Unrestricted common stock sales to third parties at $0.40 per share | 375,000 | 375 | 149,625 | - | - | - | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 1998 | (12,326 | ) | (12,326 | ) | (12,326 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 1998 | 3,375,000 | 3,375 | 149,625 | - | (12,326 | ) | (12,326 | ) | 140,674 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 1999 | (77,946 | ) | (77,946 | ) | (77,946 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 1999 | 3,375,000 | 3,375 | 149,625 | - | (90,272 | ) | (77,946 | ) | 62,728 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2000 | (12,446 | ) | (12,446 | ) | (12,446 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2000 | 3,375,000 | 3,375 | 149,625 | - | (102,718 | ) | (12,446 | ) | 50,282 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for year ended August 31, 2001 | (12,904 | ) | (12,904 | ) | (12,904 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2001 | 3,375,000 | 3,375 | 149,625 | - | (115,622 | ) | (12,904 | ) | 37,378 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2002 | (54,935 | ) | (54,935 | ) | (54,935 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2002 | 3,375,000 | 3,375 | 149,625 | - | (170,557 | ) | (54,935 | ) | (17,557 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Restricted common stock issued at $.001 per share to two related parties to satisfy outstanding management fees. | 10,333,200 | 10,333 | 92,999 | - | - | - | 103,332 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2003 | (97,662 | ) | (97,662 | ) | (97,662 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2003 | 13,708,200 | 13,708 | 242,624 | - | (268,219 | ) | (97,662 | ) | (11,887 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2004 | (19,787 | ) | (19,787 | ) | (19,787 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2004 | 13,708,200 | 13,708 | 242,624 | - | (288,006 | ) | (19,787 | ) | (31,674 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2005 | (103,142 | ) | (103,142 | ) | (103,142 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2005 | 13,708,200 | 13,708 | 242,624 | - | (391,148 | ) | (103,142 | ) | (134,816 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock and warrants at $0.50 per share | 1,000,000 | 1,000 | 499,000 | - | - | - | 500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2006 | (157,982 | ) | (157,982 | ) | (157,982 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2006 | 14,708,200 | 14,708 | 741,624 | - | (549,130 | ) | (157,982 | ) | 207,202 | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class A Warrants at $0.50 per share | 1,000,000 | 1,000 | 499,000 | - | - | - | 500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class B Warrants at $0.55 per share | 1,000,000 | 1,000 | 549,000 | - | - | - | 550,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class C Warrants at $1.50 per share | 326,667 | 327 | 489,673 | - | - | - | 490,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class D Warrants at $1.65 per share | 293,333 | 293 | 483,707 | - | - | - | 484,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class E Warrants at $1.80 per share | 293,333 | 293 | 527,707 | - | - | - | 528,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock and warrants at $1.50 per share | 333,333 | 333 | 499,667 | - | - | - | 500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Dividend paid - spin off of MircoChannel Technologies Corporation | - | - | - | - | (400,000 | ) | - | (400,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (1,811 | ) | - | (1,811 | ) | (1,811 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2007 | (1,442,769 | ) | (1,442,769 | ) | (1,442,769 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2007 | 17,954,866 | 17,955 | 3,790,377 | (1,811 | ) | (2,391,899 | ) | (1,444,580 | ) | 1,414,622 | ||||||||||||||||||
Common stock and warrants issued for cash and services at $3.00 per Unit | 1,225,000 | 1,225 | 3,394,730 | - | - | - | 3,395,955 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class C Warrants at $1.50 per share | 6,667 | 7 | 9,993 | - | - | - | 10,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class D Warrants at $1.65 per share | 6,667 | 7 | 10,993 | - | - | - | 11,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class F Warrants at $3.75 per share | 58,333 | 58 | 218,692 | - | - | - | 218,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation | - | - | 3,600,303 | - | - | - | 3,600,303 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 12,504 | - | 12,504 | 12,504 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2008 | (5,721,545 | ) | (5,721,545 | ) | (5,721,545 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2008 | 19,251,533 | 19,251 | 11,025,089 | 10,693 | (8,113,444 | ) | (5,709,041 | ) | 2,941,589 | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class E Warrants at $1.80 per share | 6,667 | 7 | 11,993 | - | - | - | 12,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class F Warrants at $3.75 per share | 275,333 | 275 | 1,032,225 | - | - | - | 1,032,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation | - | - | 183,312 | - | - | - | 183,312 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Reversal of stock based compensation due to forfeiture of stock options | - | - | (3,591,093 | ) | - | - | - | (3,591,093 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (10,693 | ) | - | (10,693 | ) | (10,693 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2009 | 1,961,175 | 1,961,175 | 1,961,175 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2009 | 19,533,533 | 19,533 | 8,661,526 | - | (6,152,269 | ) | 1,950,482 | 2,528,790 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation | - | - | 661,040 | - | - | - | 661,040 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Reversal of stock based compensation due to forfeiture of stock options | - | - | (478,971 | ) | - | - | - | (478,971 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Cumulative adjustment upon adoption of ASC 815-40 | - | - | (1,785,560 | ) | - | (342,771 | ) | - | (2,128,331 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2010 | (233,136 | ) | (233,136 | ) | (233,136 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2010 | 19,533,533 | 19,533 | 7,058,035 | - | (6,728,176 | ) | (233,136 | ) | 349,392 | |||||||||||||||||||
Rounding due to reverse one for three stock split effective March 16, 2011 | (3 | ) | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of Class F Warrants at $3.75 per share | 1,054,512 | 1,055 | 3,953,320 | - | - | - | 3,954,375 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 50,318 | 50 | 30,750 | - | - | - | 30,800 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation | - | - | 2,855,630 | - | - | - | 2,855,630 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Reversal of stock based compensation due to forfeiture of stock options | - | - | (1,304,551 | ) | - | - | - | (1,304,551 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2011 | (3,619,750 | ) | (3,619,750 | ) | (3,619,750 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, August 31, 2011 | 20,638,360 | 20,638 | 12,593,184 | - | (10,347,926 | ) | (3,619,750 | ) | 2,265,896 | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock based compensation | - | - | 144,913 | - | - | - | 144,913 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Reversal of stock based compensation due to forfeiture of stock options | - | - | (8,243 | ) | - | - | - | (8,243 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the six months ended February 29, 2012 | (1,327,916 | ) | (1,327,916 | ) | (1,327,916 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, February 29, 2012 | 20,638,360 | $ | 20,638 | $ | 12,729,854 | $ | - | $ | (11,675,842 | ) | $ | (1,327,916 | ) | $ | 1,074,650 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
AND FOR THE PERIOD FROM INCEPTION (MAY 5, 1998) TO FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Cumulative | ||||||||||||
May 5, 1998 | ||||||||||||
Six Months Ended | (Inception) to | |||||||||||
February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations | $ | (1,088,706 | ) | $ | (2,314,701 | ) | $ | (10,531,764 | ) | |||
Add: loss from discontinued operations | (239,210 | ) | - | (401,307 | ) | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 2,348 | 232 | 7,293 | |||||||||
Stock based compensation expense | 144,913 | 1,555,343 | 7,445,198 | |||||||||
Reversal of stock based compensation expense due to forfeiture of stock options | (8,243 | ) | - | (5,382,858 | ) | |||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | - | (8,059 | ) | (2,128,331 | ) | |||||||
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | - | - | 5,307 | |||||||||
Payable written off | - | - | (30,000 | ) | ||||||||
Common stock issued for services | - | - | 3,000 | |||||||||
Common stock issued for debt settlement | - | - | 103,332 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in deferred research and development costs | 45,081 | (21,996 | ) | (111,198 | ) | |||||||
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets | 46,603 | (61,785 | ) | (22,779 | ) | |||||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | (64,324 | ) | 6,219 | 85,544 | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities | (159,109 | ) | 7,299 | 1,900 | ||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (1,320,647 | ) | (837,448 | ) | (10,956,663 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activity | ||||||||||||
Purchase of equipment | (24,458 | ) | (1,390 | ) | (35,637 | ) | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activity | (24,458 | ) | (1,390 | ) | (35,637 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, exercise of warrants and stock options, net | - | 3,985,175 | 12,367,380 | |||||||||
Repayment of promissory note | - | (155,000 | ) | |||||||||
Proceeds from promissory notes | - | 155,000 | ||||||||||
Dividend paid | - | (400,000 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | - | 3,985,175 | 11,967,380 | |||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (1,345,105 | ) | 3,146,337 | 975,080 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 2,320,185 | 502,528 | - | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 975,080 | $ | 3,648,865 | $ | 975,080 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||||||
Interest paid in cash | $ | - | $ | 856 | 12,393 | |||||||
Income taxes paid in cash | $ | - | $ | - | - | |||||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions: | ||||||||||||
Accrued management fees converted to equity | $ | - | $ | - | 103,332 | |||||||
Warrants issued for broker commissions | $ | - | $ | - | 642,980 |
(The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements)
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited financial statements of New Energy Technologies, Inc. as of February 29, 2012, and for the three and six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended August 31, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the Company's Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the interim financial information have been included. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire year.
Organization
New Energy Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Nevada on May 5, 1998, under the name “Octillion Corp.” On December 2, 2008, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to effect a change of name to New Energy Technologies, Inc. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sungen Energy, Inc. (“Sungen”), Kinetic Energy Corporation (“KEC”), and New Energy Solar Corporation (“New Energy Solar”).
Sungen was incorporated on July 11, 2006, in the State of Nevada and is currently inactive.
KEC was incorporated on June 19, 2008, in the State of Nevada and holds the patents related to the Company’s MotionPower™ technology. The Company’s business activities related to the MotionPower™ technology are conducted through KEC.
New Energy Solar was incorporated on February 9, 2009, in the State of Florida and has entered into a License Agreement, an Addendum to the License Agreement, an Option Agreement and a Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
On March 16, 2011, pursuant to a February 7, 2011, written consent signed by the shareholders owning a majority of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares and a February 24, 2011, unanimous written consent of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) (collectively the “Consents”), the Company underwent a one-for-three reverse stock split whereby holders of three shares of the Company’s common stock as of March 15, 2011, received one share of its common stock after the reverse stock split, with all fractional shares being rounded up to the nearest whole share.
All share and per share amounts have been retrospectively restated to reflect the one-for-three reverse stock split effected March 16, 2011 and declared effective by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) as of March 21, 2011.
On March 16, 2011, pursuant to the Consents, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation increasing its authorized shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, from 100,000,000 to 300,000,000.
On August 19, 2011, the Company established Nakoda, a California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, which began operations in September 2011. Nakoda is an energy savings and management corporation that provides a broad range of energy solutions and savings projects with the goal of implementing energy conservation, load management, and reducing building energy consumption in target markets. Due to the high costs associated with growing operations and difficult financing environment, management had suspended all Nakoda related operations as of November 30, 2011. On January 20, 2012, management completed the sale of Nakoda Energy, Inc. to certain parties as described pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement. During the six months ended February 29, 2012, as a result of the divestiture, the Company recognized $239,210 from discontinued operations, including a loss of $102,250.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Organization (Continued)
The Company is a renewable and alternative energy company, actively developing two novel technologies for generating sustainable electricity, one of which harvests solar energy of the sun and artificial light, and the other harvests the available kinetic energy present in moving vehicles. The Company’s proprietary, patent-pending technologies and products, which are the subjects of 43 patent-filings, have been invented, designed, engineered, and prototyped in preparation for further field testing, product development, and commercial deployment.
The Company’s SolarWindow™ technology generates electricity when glass surfaces are sprayed with electricity-generating coatings, creating, semi-transparent, see-through solar cells. If successfully developed, SolarWindow™ could potentially be used on any of the more than 85 million commercial and residential buildings in the United States alone (U.S. Census Bureau, 2007 American Housing Survey & U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2003 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey).
The Company’s MotionPower™ technology harvests the available kinetic or motion energy of cars, trucks, buses, and heavy commercial vehicles when they slow down before coming to a stop. MotionPower™ converts this captured energy into electricity. If successfully developed, MotionPower™ could potentially be used to harvest kinetic energy generated by any of the estimated 250 million vehicles registered in America (U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, 2008 Highway Statistics), which drive approximately six billion miles on our nation’s roadways every day (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).
The Company’s product development programs involve ongoing research and development efforts, and the commitment of significant resources to support the extensive invention, design, engineering, testing, prototyping, and intellectual property initiatives carried-out by its contract engineers, scientists, and consultants.
Going Concern
The Company is a development stage company, does not have any commercialized products and has not generated any revenue since inception. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $11,675,842 as of February 29, 2012, and does not have positive cash flows from operating activities. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, which contemplates continuation of the Company as a going concern, which is dependent upon the Company’s ability to establish itself as a profitable business.
In its report with respect to the Company’s financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2011, the Company’s independent auditors expressed substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Because the Company has not yet generated revenues from its operations and does not expect to do so in the near future, its ability to continue as a going concern is wholly dependent upon its ability to obtain additional financing. Currently, the Company is seeking additional financing but has no commitments to obtain any such financing, and there can be no assurance that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to the Company, if at all.
As of February 29, 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $975,080. The Company will remain engaged in research and product development activities at least through August 31, 2012. Based upon its current and near term anticipated level of operations and expenditures, the Company believes that, absent any modification or expansion of its existing research, development and testing activities, cash on hand should be sufficient to enable it to continue operations through August 31, 2012. However, any significant expansion in scope or acceleration in timing of the Company’s current research and development activities, or commencement of any marketing and sales activities, will require additional funds.
If adequate funds are not available on reasonable terms or at all, it would result in a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial condition and prospects. In particular, the Company may be required to delay, reduce the scope of or terminate one or more of its research programs, sell rights to its SolarWindow™ technology and/or MotionPowerTMtechnology or other technologies or products based upon such technologies, or license the rights to such technologies or products on terms that are less favorable to the Company than might otherwise be available.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Going Concern (Continued)
In view of these conditions, the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is in substantial doubt and dependent upon achieving a profitable level of operations and on the ability of the Company to obtain necessary financing to fund ongoing operations. These consolidated financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments which will be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern and therefore be required to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements presented are those of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Sungen, KEC, and New Energy Solar. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Estimates
The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and use assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by management’s application of accounting policies. On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from these estimates and assumptions.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. On occasion, the Company has amounts deposited with financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior fiscal year amounts or balances to conform to the presentation adopted in the current fiscal year.
Fair Value Measurement
The Company measures fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The Company utilizes a three-tier hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:
Level 1. Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that an entity has the ability to access. The Company has no assets or liabilities valued with Level 1 inputs.
Level 2. Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. The Company has no assets or liabilities valued with Level 2 inputs.
Level 3. Valuations based on inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. The Company has no assets or liabilities valued with Level 3 inputs.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments and their liquidity. Management is of the opinion that the Company is not exposed to significant interest or credit risks arising from these financial instruments.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Research and Development
Research and development costs represent costs incurred to develop the Company’s technology, including salaries and benefits for research and development personnel, allocated overhead and facility occupancy costs, supplies, equipment purchase and repair and other costs. Research and development costs are expensed when incurred, except for nonrefundable advance payments for future research and development activities which are capitalized and recognized as expense as the related services are performed.
During the three months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company incurred $185,556 and $37,978 on research and development activities. During the six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company incurred $315,748 and $95,100 on research and development activities. From inception (May 5, 1998) to February 29, 2012, the Company incurred $2,233,444 on research and development activities.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company measures all employee stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method on the date of grant and recognizes such expense in its consolidated financial statements over the requisite service period. The Company uses the Black-Scholes pricing model to determine the fair value of stock-based compensation awards on the date of grant. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires management to make assumptions regarding the warrant and option lives, expected volatility, and risk free interest rates. See “Note 5 - Capital Stock” and “Note 6 - Stock Options” for additional information on the Company’s stock-based compensation plans.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributed to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax credits and loss carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carry-forwards 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. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts expected to be realized. The Company reports a liability for unrecognized tax benefits resulting from uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in an income tax return. Estimated interest and penalties are recorded as a component of interest expense or other expense, respectively.
Segment Reporting
The Company’s business is considered as operating in one segment based upon the Company’s organizational structure, the way in which the operations are managed and evaluated, the availability of separate financial results and materiality considerations.
Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Pursuant to ASC 260-10-45-10, the computation of basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is based on the weighted average number of shares that were outstanding during the period, including shares of common stock that are issuable at the end of the reporting period. The computation of diluted EPS is based on the number of basic weighted-average shares outstanding plus the number of common shares that would be issued assuming the exercise of all potentially dilutive common shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. However, pursuant to ASC 260-10-45-17, the computation of diluted net income per share shall not assume conversion, exercise or contingent issuance of securities that would have an antidilutive effect on earnings per share. Therefore, when calculating EPS if the Company experienced a loss, there is no inclusion of dilutive securities as their inclusion in the EPS calculation is antidilutive. Furthermore, pursuant to ASC 260-10-45-25, options and warrants will have a dilutive effect under the treasury stock method only when the average market price of the common stock during the period exceeds the exercise price of the options or warrants (they are in the money). See “Note 2 - Net Loss Per Share” for further discussion.
All share and per share amounts reflect the 1-for-3 reverse stock split declared effective on March 21, 2011 by FINRA.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 1 - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
The Company reviews new accounting standards as issued. Although some of these accounting standards issued or effective after the end of the Company’s previous fiscal year may be applicable to the Company, it has not identified any standards that it believes merit further discussion. The Company believes that none of the new standards will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2 - Net Loss Per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company has not included the effects of stock options on net loss per share for the past two fiscal years because to do so would be antidilutive. The Company has excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share stock options to acquire 950,005 and 1,333,337 shares of common stock as of February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, respectively.
Following is the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the three and six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | |||||||||||||
Basic and Diluted EPS Computation | ||||||||||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||||||
Loss available to common stockholders | $ | (703,065 | ) | $ | (1,117,744 | ) | $ | (1,327,916 | ) | $ | (2,314,701 | ) | ||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 20,638,360 | 20,613,780 | 20,638,360 | 20,150,353 | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted EPS | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) |
NOTE 3 - SolarWindow™ Technology
Stevenson-Wydler Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Alliance for Sustainable Energy
On March 18, 2011, in the Company’s efforts to advance the commercial development of its SolarWindow™ technology, it entered into a Stevenson-Wydler Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (the “CRADA”) with the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, which is the operator of The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (“NREL”) under its U.S. Department of Energy contract. Under terms of the CRADA, NREL researchers will make use of the Company’s exclusive intellectual property and NREL’s background intellectual property in order to work towards specific product development goals.
Pursuant to SEC Rule 24b-2, the Company submitted a request to the SEC for confidential treatment of certain portions of the CRADA, which has been granted. Accordingly, certain terms of the CRADA have not been disclosed. The disclosure of such confidential information may potentially harm the Company’s competitive position and jeopardize its ability to effectively negotiate future development and sublicensing agreements on preferential terms; and, ongoing relationship with NREL and its ability to negotiate favorable terms with NREL in regards to the ongoing development of the Company’s technologies.
Pursuant to the CRADA, during the three and six months ended February 29, 2012, the Company recorded $59,164 and $92,832, respectively, as research and development expense. From inception (May 5, 1998) to February 29, 2012, the Company recorded $218,740 as research and development expense.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 3 - SolarWindow™ Technology (Continued)
University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. License Agreement, Option Agreement and Sponsored Research Agreement
Through New Energy Solar the Company is a party to a License Agreement, an Addendum to the License Agreement, an Option Agreement and a Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. These agreements provide for the Company’s support of a project relating to the development of the SolarWindow™ technology and grant it an exclusive worldwide commercial license under certain patents relating to the SolarWindow™ technology. Pursuant to SEC Rule 24b-2, the Company has submitted requests to the SEC for confidential treatment of certain portions of these agreements, which have been granted. Accordingly, certain terms of these agreements have not been disclosed.
On July 5, 2011, the Company entered into a letter agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to reimburse the University of South Florida (“USF”) for filing fees associated with USF’s Provisional Patent and future PCT Applications (the “Applications”) for certain identified technologies (the “Letter Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Letter Agreement, the Company committed to reimburse USF for all documented, out-of-pocket costs directly related to the filing and maintenance of the Applications. In return, USF granted the Company the exclusive right to negotiate a definitive option or license agreement with USF for the technologies underlying the Applications for a period of time after USF files a Provisional Patent for an identified technology (the “Negotiation Period”). Should the Negotiation Period expire without the Company and USF entering into an agreement, the Company could extend the Negotiation Period for an additional period of time by paying USF a one-time payment of a specified sum. If after this additional time the Company and USF fail to enter into an agreement, USF is free to enter into negotiations and license the underlying technologies to a third-party.
Pursuant to these agreements, during the three and six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, and from inception (May 5, 1998) to February 29, 2012, the Company recorded the following as research and development expense and patent related expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses:
Cumulative | ||||||||||||||||||||
May 5, 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | (Inception) to | ||||||||||||||||||
February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
University of South Florida: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Research and development expense | $ | 21,229 | $ | 20,077 | $ | 39,081 | $ | 40,244 | $ | 329,952 | ||||||||||
Patent and PCT application expense | 8,636 | 100 | 15,390 | 100 | 30,505 | |||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 29,865 | $ | 20,177 | $ | 54,471 | $ | 40,344 | $ | 360,457 |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Sponsored Research Agreement
Through Sungen the Company was a party to a Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (“UIUC”) that provided for the Company’s support of the development of a new technology to integrate films of silicon nanoparticle material on glass substrates. This agreement expired on August 22, 2008. As of such date, the Company had advanced a total of $266,709 to UIUC pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company was to advance an additional $156,109 to UIUC, which is included in other accrued liabilities at August 31, 2011. The Company had not made the advance as the advance was contingent on the determination as to whether funds previously paid to UIUC under the terms of the agreement had been fully expended. The Company was of the opinion that to the extent these funds were not expended, they are refundable to the Company.
During the six months ended February 29, 2012, The Company evaluated the status of the aforementioned agreement and related contingent liability to UIUC. The Company determined that the $156,109 liability is no longer valid and has been eliminated to other income.
The Company has not recorded any research and development expense pursuant to this agreement since its fiscal year ending August 31, 2008. During the period from inception (May 5, 1998) to August 31, 2011, the Company recorded $422,818 as research and development expense pursuant to this agreement and a $156,109 credit to other income during the six months ended February 29, 2012.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 4 - MotionPower™ Technology
Veryst Agreement
Through KEC the Company is a party to certain agreements with Veryst Engineering LLC, a Boston area engineering and consulting firm with experience in product development and energy harvesting; one dated November 4, 2008, two dated September 9, 2009 and one dated July 6, 2010 (collectively, the “Veryst Agreements”), all relating to the development of the Company’s MotionPowerTMtechnologies. Pursuant to SEC Rule 24b-2, the Company submitted a request to the SEC for confidential treatment of certain portions of the November 4, 2008 agreement, relating to the payment terms, scope of work and the milestone terms of the agreement, which has been granted. Accordingly, certain terms and provisions of the November 4, 2008, agreement have not been disclosed.
During the three months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company recorded $0 and $17,901, respectively, as research and development expense pursuant to these agreements. During the six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company recorded $2,564 and $28,433, respectively, as research and development expense pursuant to these agreements.From inception (May 5, 1998) to February 29, 2012, the Company recorded $560,880 as research and development expense pursuant to these agreements.
Veryst Engineering LLC has successfully completed its contracted services associated with the Veryst Agreements.
Sigma Design Agreement
Through KEC the Company continues to be a party to certain consulting agreements with Sigma Design Company, a Middlesex, New Jersey based engineering and design firm, pursuant to which Sigma Design provides ongoing engineering, product development and testing services primarily relating to the development of the Company’s MotionPower™ technology. On January 12, 2012 Sigma Design proposed and the Company agreed to Sigma design, fabricate and perform initial testing of the Phase II Motion Power Heavy System ("MPHII"). The estimated cost to perform this work was $185,000 to $205,000 with a $20%, or $37,000 down payment and monthly billings. Through February 29, 2012, the Company expensed and paid Sigma $74,000 related to MPHII with the remaining $111,000 to $131,000 expected to be expensed by August 31, 2012.
During the three months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company recorded $80,000 and $0, respectively, as research and development expense pursuant to these agreements. During the six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company recorded $154,137 and $26,423, respectively, as research and development expense pursuant to these agreements. From inception (May 5, 1998) to February 29, 2012, the Company recorded $567,831 as research and development expense pursuant to these agreements. The Company continues to utilize Sigma Design Company on a consulting basis to further test, calibrate, and develop the Company’s MotionPower™ technology.
NOTE 5 - Capital Stock
Preferred Stock
At February 29, 2012, there were 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock (par value $0.10 per share) authorized, of which no shares were issued and outstanding. The Board has the authority to issue such stock in one or more series, to fix the number of shares and to fix and determine the relative rights and preferences of the shares of any such series so established to the full extent permitted by the laws of the State of Nevada and the Articles of Incorporation.
Reverse Stock Split
On March 16, 2011, pursuant to a February 7, 2011, written consent signed by the shareholders owning a majority of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares and a February 24, 2011, unanimous written consent of the Company’s Board, the Company underwent a one-for-three reverse stock split whereby holders of three shares of the Company’s common stock as of March 15, 2011, received one share of its common stock after the reverse stock split, with all fractional shares being rounded up to the nearest whole share.
All share and per share amounts have been retrospectively restated to reflect the one-for-three reverse stock split effected March 16, 2011. FINRA declared the reverse stock split effective as of March 21, 2011.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 5 - Capital Stock (Continued)
Common Stock
On February 12, 2008, the Company consummated the sale of an aggregate of 1,225,000 shares of its common stock and Class F Callable Warrants to purchase up to an additional 1,225,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,675,000 pursuant to the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2008 with certain institutional and other accredited investors. The Class F Callable Warrants were exercisable for a period of three years from the date of issuance at an initial exercise price of $3.75 per share.
On September 1, 2009, the Company adopted guidance which is now part of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815-40,Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity.The Company determined that its Class F Callable Warrants contained a dilutive issuance provision. As a result, the Company reclassified 1,062,833 of its Class F Callable Warrants to long-term warrant liability. The Company’s Class F Callable Warrants were considered derivative financial liabilities and were therefore required to be adjusted to fair value each quarter. During the three months ended February 28, 2011, the warrants were adjusted to their fair value resulting in a $697,405 gain recorded as Other Income. During the year ended August 31, 2011, investors exercised 1,054,512 Class F Callable Warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,954,375. On February 12, 2011, all unexercised Class F Callable Warrants expired resulting in the adjustment to their fair value to $0.
NOTE 6 - Stock Options
On October 10, 2006, the Board adopted and approved the 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “2006 Stock Plan”) that provides for the grant of stock options to employees, directors, officers and consultants. The 2006 Stock Plan provides for the granting of stock options to purchase a maximum of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. Stock options granted to employees under the Company’s 2006 Stock Plan generally vest over two to five years or as otherwise determined by the plan administrator. Stock options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock expire no later than ten years after the date of grant.
The per share exercise price for each stock option is determined by the Board and may not be below the underlying stock price on the date of grant as listed on the OTC Markets Group, Inc. QB tier (the “OTCQB”), or, if the Company’s common stock is not traded on the date of grant, the first day of active trading following the date of grant.
The Company measures all stock-based compensation awards using a fair value method on the date of grant and recognizes such expense in its consolidated financial statements over the requisite service period. The grant date fair value of stock options is calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model which requires management to make assumptions regarding option time to expiration, expected volatility, and risk-free interest rates, all of which impact the fair value of the option and, ultimately, the expense that will be recognized over the life of the option.
The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for a bond with a similar term. The Company does not anticipate declaring dividends in the foreseeable future. Volatility is calculated based on the historical weekly closing stock prices for the same period as the expected life of the option. The Company uses the “simplified” method for determining the expected term of its “plain vanilla” stock options. The Company recognizes compensation expense for only the portion of stock options that are expected to vest. Therefore, the Company applies an estimated forfeiture rate that is derived from historical employee termination data and adjusted for expected future employee turnover rates. If the actual number of forfeitures differs from those estimated by the Company, additional adjustments to compensation expense may be required in future periods.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 6 - Stock Options (Continued)
A summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the six months ended February 29, 2012 and the year ended August 31, 2011, and related information follows:
Number of Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price ($) | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($) | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at August 31, 2010 | 900,003 | 1.71 | ||||||||||||||
Grants | 610,002 | 5.97 | ||||||||||||||
Exercises | (73,334 | ) | 1.61 | |||||||||||||
Forfeitures | (476,666 | ) | 5.59 | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at August 31, 2011 | 960,005 | 2.49 | ||||||||||||||
Forfeitures | (10,000 | ) | 3.27 | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at February 29, 2012 | 950,005 | 2.48 | 7.34 years | 503,835 | ||||||||||||
Exercisable at February 29, 2012 | 262,001 | 4.15 | 4.48 years | 73,168 | ||||||||||||
Available for grant at February 29, 2012 | 3,976,661 |
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value for all “in-the-money” options (i.e. the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of its second quarter of fiscal 2012 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on February 29, 2012. The intrinsic value of the option changes based upon the fair market value of the Company’s common stock.
The following table sets forth the share-based compensation cost resulting from stock option grants, including those previously granted and vesting over time, that were recorded in the Company’s Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, and from May 5, 1998 (inception) to February 29, 2012:
Cumulative | ||||||||||||||||||||
May 5, 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | (Inception) to | ||||||||||||||||||
February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
Stock Compensation Expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Selling general and administrative expense | $ | 62,238 | $ | 1,308,190 | $ | 136,670 | $ | 1,555,343 | $ | 2,062,340 |
As of February 29, 2012, the Company had $228,949 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options which is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.50 years.
Stock Option Activity During the Six Months Ended February 29, 2012
On December 8, 2011, Mr. Todd Pitcher resigned from the Board. Mr. Pitcher had vested 6,667 stock options and forfeited 10,000 unvested stock options. During the year ended August 31, 2011, the Company recorded stock compensation of $27,784 for the amortization of the fair value of his stock option. Since the stock option was forfeited prior to 10,000 options vesting, $8,243 previously recognized for stock compensation was reversed on November 30, 2011, resulting in total stock compensation expense related to Mr. Pitcher’s stock option grant of $19,541. Mr. Pitcher has until December 8, 2013, to exercise his 6,667 vested stock options.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 6 - Stock Options (Continued)
Stock Option Activity During the Year Ended August 31, 2011
On April 5, 2011, the Company granted a stock option to purchase up to 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $2.50 per share, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, to an employee as partial compensation for services. The stock options expire ten years from the date of grant, on April 5, 2021 and vests as follows: (a) 2,000 shares on December 1, 2011, and (b) 2,000 shares on each of April 1 of 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. The stock option is further subject to the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement between the Company and the employee. Under the terms of the stock option agreement, the stock option agreement will terminate and there will be no further vesting of stock options effective as of the datethat employee ceases to be one of the Company’s employee. Upon termination of such service, the employee will have a specified period of time to exercise vested stock options, if any.The grant date fair value of the stock option granted was $23,536, estimated using a Black-Scholes model containing the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, volatility of 133.0%, risk-free rate of 2.9%, and a term of 7.67 years. During the three and six months ended February 29, 2012, the Company recognized $2,452 and $6,668 of expense related to this issuance.
On March 21, 2011, the Board appointed Mr. Todd Pitcher and Mr. Peter Fusaro as directors and granted them each a stock option to purchase 16,667 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $3.27 per share, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The stock options expire ten years from the date of grant, on March 21, 2021 and vests as follows: (a) 6,667 shares on March 21, 2011; (b) 5,000 shares on March 21, 2012; and (c) 5,000 shares on March 21, 2013. The stock options are further subject to the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement between the Company and each of Mr. Pitcher and Mr. Fusaro. Under the terms of the stock option agreement, the stock option agreement will terminate and there will be no further vesting of stock options effective as of the datethat either Mr.Pitcher or Mr. Fusaro ceases to be one of the Company’s directors. Upon termination of such service, Mr.Pitcher or Mr. Fusaro will have a specified period of time to exercise vested stock options, if any.The grant date fair value of each of the stock options granted toMr.Pitcher and Mr. Fusarowas $48,850, estimated using a Black-Scholes model containing the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, volatility of 133.3%, risk-free rate of 2.0%, and a term of 5.75 years. On December 8, 2011, Mr. Pitcher resigned from the Board. Mr. Pitcher had vested 6,667 stock options and forfeited 10,000 unvested stock options. During the year ended August 31, 2011, the Company recorded stock compensation of $27,784 for the amortization of the fair value of his stock option. Since the stock option was forfeited prior to 10,000 options vesting, $8,243 previously recognized for stock compensation was reversed on November 30, 2011 resulting in total stock compensation expense related to Mr. Pitcher’s stock option grant of $19,541. During the three and six months ended February 29, 2012, the Company recognized $5,496 and $10,991 of expense related to Mr. Fusaro's option grant and $8,243 of other income related to Mr. Pitchers unvested options described above.
On January 17, 2011, the Board appointed Mr. Javier Jimenez as a director and granted him a stock option to purchase 16,667 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $6.51 per share, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the stock option agreement was executed by Mr. Jimenez, January 19, 2011. The stock option expires ten years from the date of grant, on January 19, 2021 and vests as follows: (a) 6,667 shares on January 19, 2011; (b) 5,000 shares on January 19, 2012; and (c) 5,000 shares on January 19, 2013. The stock options are further subject to the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement between the Company and Mr. Jimenez. Under the terms of the stock option agreement, the stock option agreement will terminate and there will be no further vesting of stock options effective as of the datethat Mr. Jimenez ceases to be one of the Company’s directors. Upon termination of such service, Mr. Jimenez will have a specified period of time to exercise vested stock options, if any.The grant date fair value of the stock option granted to Mr. Jimenez was $97,250 estimated using a Black-Scholes model containing the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, volatility of 133.4%, risk-free rate of 2.0%, and a term of 5.75 years. During the three and six months ended February 29, 2012, the Company recognized $7,294 and $18,235 of expense related to this issuance.
On December 23, 2010, the Board approved, and the Company granted, a stock option to each of the Company’s three non-employee directors to purchase 16,667 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $5.94 per share, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Each stock option expires ten years from the date the applicable stock option agreement was executed, on January 17, 2021, and vests as follows: (a) 6,667 shares on January 17, 2011; (b) 5,000 shares on January 17, 2012; and (c) 5,000 shares on January 17, 2013. The stock options are further subject to the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement between the Company and each director. Under the terms of the stock option agreement, the stock option agreement will terminate and there will be no further vesting of stock options effective as of the datethat the director ceases to be one of the Company’s directors. Upon termination of such service, the director will have a specified period of time to exercise vested stock options, if any.The grant date fair value of each of the stock options granted to each of the Company’s three non-employee directors was $89,228 ($267,683 total) estimated using a Black-Scholes model containing the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, volatility of 134.4%, risk-free rate of 2.8%, and a term of 5.75 years. During the three and six months ended February 29, 2012, the Company recognized $16,730 and $46,845 of expense related to these issuances.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 6 - Stock Options (Continued)
Stock Option Activity During the Year Ended August 31, 2011 (Continued)
On December 17, 2010, the Board approved, and the Company granted, Mr. Andrew Farago, the Company's former Chief Operating Officer, a stock option to purchase 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $6.21 per share, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The grant date fair value of the stock option granted to Mr. Farago was $2,878,274 estimated using a Black-Scholes model containing the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, volatility of 134.4%, risk-free rate of 2.7%, and a term of 6.8 years. The stock option expired ten years from the date of grant and vested in certain blocks based on Mr. Farago achieving certain milestones. Effective as of August 12, 2011, Mr. Andrew Farago resigned as the Chief Operating Officer. On the date of his resignation Mr. Fargo had vested 83,334 as a result of the Company appointing two new directors to its Board, who were recommended by Mr. Farago. During the year ended August 31, 2011, the Company recognized $479,712 as stock based compensation expense related to Mr. Farago’s 83,334 vested options which Mr. Farago has until August 12, 2012, to exercise.
Stock Option Grants During the Year Ended August 31, 2010
On December 15, 2009, the Board approved, and the Company granted, a stock option to each of three of its non-employee directors permitting each to purchase, subject to applicable vesting provisions, 16,667 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.32 per share, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Each stock option expires five years from the date of grant, on December 15, 2014 and vests as follows: (a) as to 6,667 shares on December 16, 2009; (b) as to 5,000 shares on December 16, 2010; and (c) as to 5,000 shares on December 16, 2011. The stock options are further subject to the terms and conditions of a stock option agreement between each director and the Company. Under the terms of the stock option agreement, the stock option agreement will terminate and there will be no further vesting of stock options effective as of the date that the director ceases to be a director of the Company. Upon termination of such service, the director will have a specified period of time to exercise vested stock options, if any. The grant date fair value of each 16,667 stock option was estimated at $1.05 each, for a total of $17,500, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: 0% dividend yield, expected volatility of 140.41%, risk-free interest rate of 1.38%, and expected life of 3.25 years. During the three months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company recorded stock compensation of $1,968 and $2,625, respectively for the amortization of the fair value of these stock options. During the six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company recorded stock compensation of $2,297 and $8,531, respectively for the amortization of the fair value of these stock options.
Stock Options Granted to and Forfeited by John A. Conklin
On April 1, 2010, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. John A. Conklin whereby Mr. Conklin provided technical advice, guidance, and management oversight to help advance the commercial development of the Company’s technologies, including but not necessarily limited to its SolarWindow™ and MotionPower™ technologies. In consideration of Mr. Conklin’s services, the Company paid Mr. Conklin $11,000 per calendar month for the first three calendar months of the consulting agreement and $12,444 for each calendar month of service thereafter. In additional consideration of Mr. Conklin’s services, the Company granted Mr. Conklin a stock option to purchase up to 83,334 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.62 per share, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The stock option granted Mr. Conklin vests upon the achievement of specific technical, product development, and/or business milestones. The grant date fair value of the 83,334 stock options was estimated at $1.44 each for a total of $119,975, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: 0% dividend yield, expected volatility of 139.53%, risk-free interest rate of 2.59%, and expected life of five years. Under the terms of the stock option agreement, the stock option agreement terminates and there will be no further vesting of stock options effective as of the date that Mr. Conklin ceases to provide consulting services to the Company. Upon termination of such service, Mr. Conklin will have a specified period of time to exercise vested stock options, if any.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 6 - Stock Options (Continued)
Stock Options Granted to and Forfeited by John A. Conklin (Continued)
Upon Mr. Patel’s resignation, the Company appointed Mr. Conklin to serve as the Company’s President, CEO, and CFO, effective August 9, 2010. Pursuant to Mr. Conklin’s Employment Agreement dated August 9, 2010, the 83,334 stock options previously granted to him on April 1, 2010, were forfeited. During the year ended August 31, 2010, the Company recorded stock compensation of $13,131 for the amortization of the fair value of the 83,334 stock options. Since the stock option was forfeited prior to any of it vesting, the $13,131 previously recognized for stock compensation was reversed on August 9, 2010, the date of forfeiture, resulting in a net $0 impact to the consolidated financial statements.
Pursuant to Mr. Conklin’s Employment Agreement dated August 9, 2010, the Board granted a stock option to purchase up to 666,666 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to certain vesting requirements, at an exercise price of $1.65 per share. The stock option expires ten years from the date of grant, on August 9, 2020. Subject to the restrictions and earlier termination provisions set forth in the stock option agreement, the option vests as follows:
1. as to 166,667 shares or such portion thereof as may be determined by the Board at its sole discretion, when one or more of the following items related to the development, production, manufacturing, and sale of any commercially viable product have been successfully executed: (a) completion of final design and/or engineering; (b) the establishment of manufacturing facilities, whether in-house or outsourced; and (c) the initial filing of any product safety approval applications, if required, in order to allow for the commercial sale of products by the Company;
2. as to 166,667 shares upon commencing commercial sales of any of the Company’s products, as reported in the Company's financial statements, whether to retail customers or wholesale customers;
3. 33,333 shares for each calendar year of service in an Executive Position for the next five years (166,667 shares in the aggregate), which shall become exercisable as to 33,333 shares on August 9, 2011 and 33,333 shares on each anniversary thereof through August 9, 2015.
4. as to 166,667 shares when, to the Board’s satisfaction, the Company enters into a favorable business partnership with a third-party commercial organization in the industry segment related to the Company’s product development and sales efforts, under any of the following conditions:
(a) a product development relationship whereby the third-party partner makes a significant financial investment, as determined at the Board’s discretion, directed towards the development of the Company’s products; or
(b) a product development relationship whereby the third-party partner invests significant research and development resources, as determined at the Board’s discretion, directed towards the development of the Company’s products; or
(c) a strategic partnership with the third-party partner where, as determined at the Board’s discretion, such a partnership provides significant business advantages to the Company which it would otherwise not have, whether related to product development, commercial sales, industry position, or business reputation.
The fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant was $1.62 per share. The grant date fair value of the 666,666 stock options was estimated at $1.50 each, for a total of $1,008,814, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 134.81%, risk-free interest rate of 2.21%, and expected life of 7.2 years. During the three months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company recorded stock compensation of $26,823 and $235,822, respectively for the amortization of the fair value of this stock option. During the six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company recorded stock compensation of $53,646 and $471,644, respectively for the amortization of the fair value of this stock option.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 6 - Stock Options (Continued)
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at February 29, 2012:
Stock Options Outstanding | Stock Options Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Weighted | Weighted Average | Weighted | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Range of | Number of | Average | Average | Number | Remaining | Average | ||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise | Options | Contractural | Exercise | of Options | Contractual | Exercise | ||||||||||||||||||||
Prices | Outstanding | Life (years) | Price | Exercisable | Life (Years) | Price | ||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1.32 | 50,001 | 2.79 | $ | 1.32 | 50,001 | 2.79 | $ | 1.32 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 1.65 | 666,667 | 8.45 | $ | 1.65 | 33,334 | 8.45 | $ | 1.65 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.50 | 10,000 | 9.10 | $ | 2.50 | 2,000 | 9.10 | $ | 2.50 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.55 | 33,334 | 6.53 | $ | 2.55 | 19,998 | 6.53 | $ | 2.55 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.27 | 23,334 | 6.98 | $ | 3.27 | 13,334 | 5.42 | $ | 3.27 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.98 | 16,667 | 6.03 | $ | 4.98 | 13,332 | 6.03 | $ | 4.98 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.94 | 50,001 | 8.82 | $ | 5.94 | 35,001 | 8.82 | $ | 5.94 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.21 | 83,334 | 0.45 | $ | 6.21 | 83,334 | 0.45 | $ | 6.21 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.51 | 16,667 | 8.90 | $ | 6.51 | 11,667 | 8.90 | $ | 6.51 | |||||||||||||||||
Total | 950,005 | 7.34 | $ | 2.48 | 262,001 | 4.48 | $ | 4.15 |
In addition to stock compensation recorded for the stock option grants and forfeitures discussed above, the Company recorded stock compensation for stock options previously granted and vesting over time of $3,115 and $5,425 during the three months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, respectively, and $6,333 and $10,849 during the six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, respectively.
The Company does not repurchase shares to fulfill the requirements of options that are exercised. Further, the Company issues new shares when options are exercised.
NOTE 7 - Related Party Transactions
A related party is generally defined as (i) any person that holds 10% or more of the Company’s securities and their immediate families, (ii) the Company’s management, (iii) someone that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the Company, or (iv) anyone who can significantly influence the financial and operating decisions of the Company. A transaction is considered to be a related party transaction when there is a transfer of resources or obligations between related parties.
For services rendered in the capacity of a Board member, non-employee Board members received $2,500 during the quarter ended November 30, 2010, and $3,750 per quarter starting in the second quarter ending February 28, 2011. New Board member compensation is pro rated in their first quarter. During the three months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company incurred $22,500 and $24,375, respectively in cash based Board compensation. During the six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company incurred $51,600 and $31,875, respectively in cash based Board compensation. Additionally, the Company recognized stock compensation expense related to stock options granted for services rendered by non-employee directors of the Company, which is included in professional fees (See “Note 6 - Stock Options” above) during the three months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 of $32,964 and $179,570, respectively. During the six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, the Company recognized stock compensation expense of $76,356 and $190,900.
March 21, 2011, Todd Pitcher was elected to the Board and received $3,750 per quarter for his Board related services. On May 19, 2011, the Company entered into an Advisory Engagement Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Aspire Clean Tech Communications, Inc., a private corporation wholly owned by Todd Pitcher, Director. Pursuant to the Agreement Mr. Pitcher will provide ongoing corporate advisory and support services - until the parties agree otherwise in writing - in exchange for compensation of $3,500 per month plus reimbursement of business related, out-of-pocket expenses. On July 1, 2011, the Agreement was amended to increase the monthly compensation from $3,500 to $10,000 due to the increased level of time required for Mr. Pitcher to execute his duties. On September 30, 2011 the Agreement was further amended to include the addition of a $1,000 per month health insurance reimbursement retroactively applied to include the month of July 2011. On December 8, 2011, Mr. Pitcher resigned from the Board and ceased performing services for the Company. The Company paid Mr. Pitcher $30,000 upon receipt of an executed Mutual Termination and Release.
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NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(A Development Stage Company)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2012 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011
NOTE 7 - Related Party Transactions (Continued)
On February 2, 2011, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Scott Taper pursuant to which Mr. Taper was appointed the Company’s Vice President of Business Development. Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreement, Mr. Taper was entitled to an annual salary of $90,000, which would increase to $100,800 if certain milestone were met, and a stipend of $1,000 per month to cover medical insurance premiums until such time as the Company could provide an alternative medical insurance plan. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Taper’s employment by the Company was “at-will employment” and may be terminated by Mr. Taper or the Company at any time, with or without cause, and for any reason whatsoever, upon written notice to the other. On February 28, 2011, Mr. Taper, resigned as the Company’s Vice President of Business Development.
On February 1, 2011, the Company entered into a consultancy agreement with Mr. Elliot Maza pursuant to which Mr. Maza was appointed the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Pursuant to the terms of the consultancy agreement, Mr. Maza is entitled to a monthly fee of $7,500. The consultancy agreement provides that Mr. Maza’s engagement is on a part-time basis and is “at-will” and may be terminated by Mr. Maza or the Company at any time, with or without cause, and for any reason whatsoever, upon written notice to the other. On August 31, 2011, Mr. Maza, resigned as the Company’s CFO.
On December 17, 2010, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Farago pursuant to which Mr. Farago was appointed the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. Pursuant to the employment agreement, Mr. Farago was entitled to an annual salary of $150,000, to increase to $250,000 if the Company consummates either an equity or debt financing or series of financings with net proceeds of at least $7,000,000 and a stipend of $1,000 per month to cover medical insurance premiums until such time as the Company could provide an alternative medical insurance plan. The employment agreement provides that Mr. Farago’s employment by the Company was “at-will employment” and may be terminated by Mr. Farago or the Company at any time, with or without cause, and for any reason whatsoever, upon written notice to the other. Also on December 17, 2010, theBoard approved, and the Company granted, Mr. Farago a stock option to purchase 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $6.21 per share, the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The stock option expires ten years from the date of grant and is subject to various vesting terms.Effective as of August 12, 2011, Mr. Andrew Farago resigned as the Chief Operating Officer. On the date of his resignation Mr. Fargo had vested83,334 options which Mr. Farago has until August 12, 2012 to exercise.
The law firm of Sierchio & Company, LLP, of which Joseph Sierchio, one of the Company's directors, is a principal, has provided counsel to the Company since its inception. In July 2008, the Company asked Mr. Sierchio to join the Company's Board. During the three months ended February 29, 2012 andFebruary 28,2011, the law firm of Sierchio & Company, LLP provided $35,254 and $73,923, respectively, of legal services. During the six months ended February 29, 2012 andFebruary 28,2011, the law firm of Sierchio & Company, LLP provided $97,429 and $95,561, respectively, of legal services. At February 29, 2012, the Company owed Sierchio & Company LLP $21,519 which is included in accounts payable.
The Company’s corporate office is located at 9192 Red Branch Road, Suite 110, Columbia, Maryland 21045. On December 1, 2009, the Company entered into a one year sublease agreement with MVP Law Group, P.A., of which the Company's former Chief Executive Officer and President is a founder. Mr. Patel sold this practice and has an “Of Counsel” relationship with MVP Law Group. Rent for this office space was $1,100 per month through November 30, 2011. The Company’s sublease with MVP Law Group, P.A., renewed effective December 1, 2011, for an additional twelve months at $1,100 per month.
All related party transactions are recorded at the exchange amount established and agreed to between related parties and are in the normal course of business.
NOTE 8 - Subsequent Events
None.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements
This Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements which involve assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies, and expectations, and are generally identifiable by use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” or “project,” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. These statements are expressed in good faith and based upon a reasonable basis when made, but there can be no assurance that these expectations will be achieved or accomplished.
Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding, among other things, (a) the potential markets for our technologies, our potential profitability, and cash flows, (b) our growth strategies, (c) expectations from our ongoing research and development activities, (d) anticipated trends in the technology industry, (e) our future financing plans, and (f) our anticipated needs for working capital. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. These statements may be found under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” as well as in this Form 10-Q generally. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the matters described in this Form 10-Q generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this filing will in fact occur. In addition to the information expressly required to be included in this filing, we will provide such further material information, if any, as may be necessary to make the required statements, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.
Although forward-looking statements in this report reflect the good faith judgment of our management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, business, economic and other risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this report, other than as may be required by applicable law or regulation. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the underlying assumptions prove incorrect our actual results may vary materially from those expected or projected.
Except where the context otherwise requires and for purposes of this Form 10-Q only, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company,” “our Company,” and “New Energy” refer to New Energy Technologies, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Overview
We are a development stage renewable and alternative energy company, actively developing two novel technologies for generating sustainable electricity, one of which collects energy from the sun and artificial light, and the other harvests the available kinetic energy present in moving vehicles. Our proprietary, patent-pending technologies and products, which are the subjects of 43 US and international patent-filings, have been invented, designed, engineered, and prototyped in preparation for advanced field testing, product development, and commercial deployment.
We are currently focusing our development efforts on two technologies, SolarWindow™ technology, which enables see-through glass windows to generate electricity by applying electricity-generating coatings to their glass surfaces, and MotionPower™ technology for capturing the kinetic energy of moving vehicles and using it to generate electricity.
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We do not currently have any commercial products and there is no assurance that we will successfully be able to design, develop, manufacture, or sell any commercial products in the future. Our product development programs involve ongoing research and development efforts, and the commitment of significant resources to support the extensive invention, design, engineering, testing, prototyping, and intellectual property initiatives carried-out by our contract engineers, scientists, and consultants.
Ultimately, we plan to market any SolarWindow™ technology and/or MotionPower™ technology products through co-marketing, co-promotion, licensing and distribution arrangements with third party collaborators. We believe that this approach could provide immediate access to pre-existing distribution channels, therefore potentially increasing market penetration and commercial acceptance of our products and enabling us to avoid expending significant funds for development of a large sales and marketing organization.
We cannot accurately predict the amount of funding or the time required to successfully commercialize either the SolarWindow™ technology, or the MotionPower™ technology. The actual cost and time required to commercialize these technologies and business may vary significantly depending on, among other things, the results of our research and development efforts, the cost of developing, acquiring, or licensing various enabling technologies, changes in the focus and direction of our research and development programs, competitive and technological advances, the cost of filing, prosecuting, defending and enforcing claims with respect to patents, the regulatory approval process and manufacturing, marketing and other costs associated with commercialization of these technologies. Because of this uncertainty, even if financing is available to us, we may not secure sufficient funding to effectuate our business plan or secure such funding on terms and conditions which may be commercially onerous. If adequate funds are not available on reasonable terms or at all, it would result in a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
As of February 29, 2012 and August 31, 2011, we had working capital of $1,051,613 and $2,264,969, respectively.Based upon our current level of operations and expenditures, we believe that, absent any modification or expansion of our existing research, development and testing, cash on hand should be sufficient to enable us to continue operations through at least August 31, 2012. However, any significant expansion in scope or acceleration in time of our current research and development activities, or commencement of any marketing activities, will require additional funds.
Research and Related Agreements
We are a party to certain agreements related to the development of our SolarWindow™ technology and our MotionPower™ technology. These agreements, and certain effects of these agreements on our financial statements for the periods presented in this prospectus, are summarized below.
SolarWindow™ Technology
Stevenson-Wydler Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Alliance for Sustainable Energy
We are a party to a cooperative research and development agreement (“CRADA”) with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (“NREL”) in Golden, Colorado. Under the terms of the CRADA, NREL researchers will make use of our exclusive intellectual property and NREL’s background intellectual property in order to work towards specific development goals. Pursuant to SEC Rule 24b-2, we have submitted requests to the SEC for confidential treatment of certain portions of these agreements, which have been granted.Accordingly, certain terms of these agreements have not been disclosed.
University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. License Agreement, Option Agreement and Sponsored Research Agreement
Through our wholly-owned subsidiary, New Energy Solar Corporation, we are a party to a License Agreement, an Addendum to the License Agreement, an Option Agreement, and a Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of South Florida Research Foundation, Inc. These agreements provide our support of the development of the SolarWindow™ technology and grant us an exclusive worldwide commercial license under certain patents relating to the SolarWindow™ technology. Pursuant to SEC Rule 24b-2, we have submitted requests to the SEC for confidential treatment of certain portions of these agreements, which have been granted.Accordingly, certain terms of these agreements have not been disclosed.
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MotionPower™ Technology
Veryst Agreement
Through KEC, our wholly-owned subsidiary, we are a party to certain agreements with Veryst Engineering LLC (“Veryst”), a Boston area engineering and consulting firm with experience in product development and energy harvesting; one dated November 4, 2008, two dated September 9, 2009 and one dated July 6, 2010 (collectively, the “Veryst Agreements”), all relating to the development of a car and truck energy harvester. Pursuant to Rule 24b-2 we submitted a request for confidential treatment of certain portions of the November 4, 2008, agreement, relating to the payment terms, scope of work and the milestone terms of the agreement, which has been granted. Accordingly, certain terms and provisions of the November 4, 2008 agreement have not been disclosed.
Veryst has successfully completed its contracted services associated with the Veryst Agreements.
Sigma Design Agreement
Through KEC, we also have been and continue to be a party to certain consulting agreements with Sigma Design Company (“Sigma Design”), a New Jersey based engineering and design firm, pursuant to which Sigma Design provides ongoing engineering, product development and testing services relating to the development of our MotionPower™ technology.
We continue to utilize Sigma Design Company on a consulting basis to further test, calibrate, and develop our MotionPower™ technology.
Results of Operations
Three and Six Months Ended February 29, 2012 Compared with the Three and Six Months Ended February 28, 2011
Operating Expenses
A summary of our operating expense for the three and six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 follows:
Three Months Ended | Increase / | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | (Decrease) | Change | |||||||||||||
Operating expense | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | $ | 351,489 | $ | 468,376 | $ | (116,887 | ) | -25 | % | |||||||
Stock compensation | 62,238 | 1,308,190 | (1,245,952 | ) | -95 | % | ||||||||||
Research and development | 185,556 | 37,978 | 147,578 | 389 | % | |||||||||||
Total operating expense | $ | 599,283 | $ | 1,814,544 | $ | (1,215,261 | ) | -67 | % |
Six Months Ended | Increase / | Percentage | ||||||||||||||
February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | (Decrease) | Change | |||||||||||||
Operating expense | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | $ | 792,332 | $ | 670,964 | $ | 121,368 | 18 | % | ||||||||
Stock compensation | 136,670 | 1,555,343 | (1,418,673 | ) | -91 | % | ||||||||||
Research and development | 315,748 | 95,100 | 220,648 | 232 | % | |||||||||||
Total operating expense | $ | 1,244,750 | $ | 2,321,407 | $ | (1,076,657 | ) | -46 | % |
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Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative costs include all expenditures incurred other than research and development related costs, including costs related to personnel, professional fees, travel and entertainment, public company costs, insurance and other office related costs. The three month decrease was primarily due to a $129,000 decrease in marketing related costs to publicize our SolarWindow™ and MotionPower™ technologies within the industry and investor community offset by slightly higher general operating costs. The six month increase was primarily due to a $159,000 decrease in marketing related costs offset by a $190,000 increase in professional fees and $98,000 increase in personnel related costs.
Stock Compensation
Stock compensation expense represents the expense associated with the amortization of our stock option grants. During the six months ended February 29, 2012, stock compensation expense decreased $1,418,673 to $136,670 compared to $1,555,343 during the six months ended February 28, 2011. The primary reason for the decrease was due to 2011 expense of 1) $892,798 related to options granted to our former Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Farago; 2) $471,644 of expense related to options granted to John Conklin, CEO compared to $53,645 during the six months ended February 29, 2012; and 3) $107,877 due to lower option related expense in 2012 compared to 2011.
Research and Development
Research and development (“R&D”) costs represent costs incurred to develop ourSolarWindow™ and MotionPower™ technologies and are incurred pursuant to our research agreements and agreements with other third party providers. Payments under these agreements include salaries and benefits for R&D personnel, allocated overhead and facility occupancy costs, contract services and other costs. R&D costs are expensed when incurred, except for nonrefundable advance payments for future research and development activities which are capitalized and recognized as expense as the related services are performed.See “Research and Related Agreements,” above for disclosure regarding the terms and amounts incurred under our research agreements.
The amount of R&D expense incurred for our various research related agreements follows:
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Development | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | (Inception) to | |||||||||||||||||||
Activity | February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | February 29, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||
University of Illinois | Solar WindowTM | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 422,818 | |||||||||||
Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | Solar WindowTM | 59,164 | - | 92,832 | - | 218,740 | ||||||||||||||||
University of South Florida | Solar WindowTM | 21,229 | 20,077 | 39,082 | 40,244 | 329,952 | ||||||||||||||||
Sigma Design Company, LLC | Motion PowerTM | 80,000 | - | 154,137 | 26,423 | 567,831 | ||||||||||||||||
Veryst Engineering LLC | Motion PowerTM | - | 17,901 | 2,564 | 28,433 | 560,880 | ||||||||||||||||
R&D related overhead | 25,163 | 27,133 | - | 133,223 | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 185,556 | $ | 37,978 | $ | 315,748 | $ | 95,100 | $ | 2,233,444 |
R&D costs increased $147,578 and $220,648 during the three and six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, respectively, due to the inclusion of 1) the Stevenson-Wydler Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, which is the operator of The National Renewable Energy Laboratory under its U.S. Department of Energy contract, and 2) the Sigma Design Company, LLC agreement.
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Other Income (Expense)
A summary of our other income (expense) for the three and six months ended February 29, 2012 andFebruary 28,2011 follows:
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Three Months Ended | Month | Six Months Ended | Month | |||||||||||||||||||||
February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | Change | February 29, 2012 | February 28, 2011 | Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | $ | - | $ | (605 | ) | $ | 605 | $ | - | $ | (856 | ) | $ | 856 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss | (33 | ) | - | (33 | ) | (65 | ) | (497 | ) | 432 | ||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | - | 697,405 | (697,405 | ) | - | 8,059 | (8,059 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Change in contingent liability | - | - | - | 156,109 | - | 156,109 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | $ | (33 | ) | $ | 696,800 | $ | (696,833 | ) | $ | 156,044 | $ | 6,706 | $ | 149,338 |
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability
On September 1, 2009, the Company adopted guidance which is now part of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815-40,Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity.The Company determined that its Class F Callable Warrants contained a dilutive issuance provision. As a result, the Company reclassified 1,062,833 of its Class F Callable Warrants to long-term warrant liability. The Company’s Class F Callable Warrants were considered derivative financial liabilities and were therefore required to be adjusted to fair value each quarter. During the three months ended February 28, 2011, the warrants were adjusted to their fair value resulting in a $697,405 gain recorded as Other Income.During the year ended August 31, 2011, investors exercised 1,054,512 Class F Callable Warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,954,375. On February 12, 2011, all unexercised Class F Callable Warrants expiredresulting in the $8,059 adjustment to their fair value to $0.
Change in Contingent Liability
Through the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sungen Energy, Inc., it was a party to a Sponsored Research Agreement with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (“UIUC”) that provided for the Company’s support of the development of a new technology to integrate films of silicon nanoparticle material on glass substrates. This agreement expired on August 22, 2008. As of such date, the Company had advanced a total of $266,709 to UIUC pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Company was to advance an additional $156,109 UIUC, which is included in other accrued liabilities at August 31, 2011. The Company had not made the advance pending determination as to whether funds previously paid to UIUC under the terms of the agreement had been fully expended. The Company was of the opinion that to the extent these funds were not expended, they are refundable to the Company. During the six months ended February 29, 2012, The Company evaulated the status of the aforementioned agreement and related contingent liability to UIUC. The Company determined that the $156,109 liability is no longer valid and has been eliminated to other income.
Discontinued operations
On August 19, 2011, the Company established Nakoda, a California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, which began operations in September 2011. Nakoda is an energy savings and management corporation that provides a broad range of energy solutions and savings projects with the goal of implementing energy conservation, load management, and reducing building energy consumption in target markets. In January, 2012,management divested itself of Nakoda due to the high costs associated with growing operations and difficult financing environment resulting in $239,210 recorded as discontinued operations.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue as a going concern. We have an accumulated deficit of $11,675,842 through February 29, 2012. Due to the “start up” nature of our business, we expect to incur losses as we continue development of our photovoltaic and energy harvesting technologies and expand. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Management recognizes that in order for us to meet our capital requirements, and continue to operate, additional financing will be necessary. We expect to raise additional funds through private or public equity investment in order to expand the range and scope of its business operations. We will seek access to private or public equity but there is no assurance that such additional funds will be available for us to finance our operations on acceptable terms, if at all. If we are unable to raise additional capital or generate positive cash flow, it is unlikely that we will be able to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Our principal source of liquidity is cash in the bank. At February 29, 2012, we had a cash and cash equivalent balance of $975,080. We have financed our operations primarily pursuant to a securities purchase agreement in which we received net proceeds of $3,395,955 in February 2008 and from the exercise of warrants and stock options.
Net cash used in operating activities was $1,320,647 for the six months ended February 29, 2012, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $837,448 for the six months ended February 28, 2011. The increase in cash used in operating activities of $483,199 substantially reflects increases in amounts paid for professional fees, personnel, travel, research and development and general office expenses.
Net cash used by investing activities was $24,458 and $1,390 for the six months ended February 29, 2012 and February 28,2011, respectively, primarily related to MotionPower™ demonstration equipment and computer hardware.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $0 and $3,985,175 for the six months ended February 29, 2012 andFebruary 28,2011, respectively. During the year ended August 31, 2011, we received $3,954,375 from the exercise of Class F Callable Warrants and $30,800 from the exercise of stock options.
Other Contractual Obligations
In addition to our contractual obligations under the research agreements, as ofFebruary 29, 2012, we have future minimum lease payments of $12,600 under our corporate and other office operating leases. In addition, we have future minimum payments totaling $32,500 pursuant to agreements with third party providers that we utilize for investor and public relations and marketing and business development.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
We review new accounting standards as issued. Although some of these accounting standards issued or effective after the end of our previous fiscal year may be applicable to us, we have not identified any standards that we believe merit further discussion. We believe that none of the new standards will have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of February 29, 2012 that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the information required to be disclosed in our United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
3.1 | Articles of Incorporation, as amended (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
2.1* | Stock Purchase Agreement between New Energy Technologies, Inc., Nakoda Energy, Inc., National Energy Integration, LLC, William Dunham and Gerald Wong for the sale of all Nakoda Energy, Inc. shares related to the divestiture of Nakoda Energy, Inc. | |
3.2 | Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation changing name to New Energy Technologies, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
3.3 | Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation increasing the authorized shares from 100,000,000 to 300,000,000 (Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on March 21, 2011) | |
3.4 | Certificate of Change to the Articles of Incorporation relating to the one-for-three reverse stock split (Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on March 21, 2011) | |
3.5 | By Laws. (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
4.1 | Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 8, 2008 (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
10.1 | Employment Termination Agreement with Mr. Cucinelli (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
10.2 | Employment Agreement dated June 24, 2009, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Mr. Meetesh Patel (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) |
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10.3 | Amendment to the Employment Agreement dated April 6, 2010, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Meetesh Patel (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
10.4 | Stock Option Agreement Dated April 6, 2010, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Meetesh Patel (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
10.5 | Employment Agreement dated February 1, 2010, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and James B. Wilkinson (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
10.6 | Resignation and Mutual Determination to terminate employment between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and James B. Wilkinson, dated February 15, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
10.7 | Amended Form of Stock Option Agreement dated as of December 15, 2009, between Meetesh Patel and New Energy Technologies, Inc., correcting the grant date (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
10.8 | Amended Form of Stock Option Agreement dated as of December 15, 2009, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and its non-employee directors, correcting the grant date (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010) | |
10.9 | Employment Agreement dated August 9, 2010, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and John A. Conklin (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-K filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on December 13, 2010) | |
10.10 | Stock Option Agreement Dated August 9, 2010, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and John A. Conklin (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-K filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on December 13, 2010) | |
10.11 | Employment Agreement dated December 17, 2010, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Andrew Farago (Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on December 23, 2010) | |
10.12 | Stock Option Agreement dated December 17, 2010, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Andrew Farago (Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on December 23, 2010) | |
10.13 | Stock Option Agreement dated January 17, 2011, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Jatinder Bhogal (Incorporated by reference to theForm 8-K/A filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on January 21, 2011) | |
10.14 | Stock Option Agreement dated January 17, 2011, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Alistair Livesey (Incorporated by reference to theForm 8-K/A filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on January 21, 2011) | |
10.15 | Stock Option Agreement dated January 17, 2011, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Joseph Sierchio (Incorporated by reference to theForm 8-K/A filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on January 21, 2011) |
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10.16 | Stock Option Agreement dated January 19, 2011, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Javier Jimenez (Incorporated by reference to theForm 8-K/A filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on January 21, 2011) | |
10.17 | Consultancy Agreement dated February 1, 2011, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Elliot Maza (Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K dated February 1, 2011, filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on February 4, 2011) | |
10.18 | Employment Agreement dated February 2, 2011, between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and Scott Taper (Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on February 8, 2011) | |
10.19 | Redacted USF Sponsored Research Agreement (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010. Confidential treatment has been granted with respect to certain portions of this exhibit) | |
10.20 | Redacted USF Option Agreement (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010. Confidential treatment has been granted with respect to certain portions of this exhibit) | |
10.21 | Redacted Veryst Agreement (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010, and Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2011) | |
10.22 | Redacted Sigma Design Agreement (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-Q filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on April 16, 2010, and Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2011) | |
10.23 | Redacted Standard Exclusive License Agreement with Sublicensing Terms entered into on June 21, 2010, by and between the University of South Florida Research Foundation and New Energy Solar Corporation (the “License Agreement”) (Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on June 28, 2010. Confidential treatment has been granted with respect to certain portions of this exhibit) | |
10.24 | Redacted Addendum 1 dated November 30, 2010, to the License Agreement by and between the University of South Florida Research Foundation and New Energy Solar Corporation (Incorporated by reference to the exhibits filed as part of the report on Form 10-K filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on December 13, 2010. Confidential treatment has been granted with respect to certain portions of this exhibit) | |
10.25 | Redacted Stevenson-Wydler Cooperative Research and Development Agreement dated March 18, 2011, by and between New Energy Technologies, Inc. and the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, operator of The National Renewable Energy Laboratory under its U.S. Department of Energy Contract No. DE-AC36-08GO28308 (Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K/A filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. filed on April 7, 2011. Confidential treatment has been granted with respect to certain portions of this exhibit) | |
10.26 | Redacted letter agreement dated June 16, 2011 by and between the University of South Florida and New Energy Technologies, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K/A filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. filed on July 20, 2011. Confidential treatment has been granted with respect to certain portions of this exhibit) | |
10.27 | 2006 Incentive Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to the Form S-8 filed by New Energy Technologies, Inc. on March 15, 2011) |
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31.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
32.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
*Filed herewith
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
New Energy Technologies, Inc. | ||
(Registrant) | ||
April 6, 2012 | By | /s/ John A. Conklin |
John A. Conklin | ||
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Director | ||
(Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer) |
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