UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K/A
x | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010
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¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from: to .
Commission File Number 000-50142
SOLAR POWER, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California | | 20-4956638 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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2240 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 200 Roseville, California | | 95661-3857 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(916) 770-8100
(Issuer’s telephone number)
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The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding as ofFebruary 28, 2011was98,128,523.As ofMarch 22, 2012, 184,413,923 shares of the Registrant’s common stock were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which Definitive Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the registrant’s fiscal year-ended December 31, 2010, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K; provided, however, that the Compensation Committee Report, the Audit Committee Report and any other information in such proxy statement that is not required to be included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, shall not be deemed to be incorporated herein by reference or filed as a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K
Explanatory Note
Solar Power, Inc. (the “Company”) is filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A (“Amendment No. 1”) to its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2011 (the “Original Filing”). This filing amends and restates our previously reported financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 to reflect revised accounting treatment for a single solar development project under the financing method as opposed to the percentage of completion method as was previously reported, as discussed in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Based on its review, management determined that the Company improperly recognized revenue at the date of the initial sale on a solar development project initiated in 2009 under the percentage of completion method for construction work for the new owner. The transaction should have been accounted for in accordance with accounting standards for sales of real estate and due to continuing involvement with the project after the transaction, no sale should have been recognized. Instead, the transaction should have been accounted for using the financing method.
In May 2009, the Company entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Aerojet General Corp. (“Aerojet”) to supply solar energy and commenced construction of a Solar Energy Facility (“SEF”). In September 2009, the Company transferred the partially completed SEF to Solar Tax Partners 1 (the “Buyer”), and entered into contracts with the Buyer to assign them the rights under the associated PPA, and complete construction of the SEF. The Company accounted for this transaction under the percentage of completion method in its third quarter 2009 consolidated financial statements.
In the fourth quarter 2009, the Company completed construction of the SEF for a price of $19.6 million and received $6.7 million in cash, $3.6 million in a promissory note with $9.3 million balance amount outstanding. The Company applied the cost recovery method of revenue recognition to this transaction due to the degree of uncertainty of the collectability of the outstanding amount. Accordingly, for the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded total revenue of $14.9 million and an equivalent cost of goods sold amount of $14.9 million.
Prior to September 30, 2009, the only parties to the SEF arrangement were Aerojet and the Company, pursuant to the PPA. Since the Company had access to the Aerojet property under an implied easement and had completed a significant portion of the physical construction of the SEF, it was determined to be the owner of the partially completed SEF. Therefore, the Company reassessed the accounting treatment and determined that the project should be accounted for as a sale of real estate. As a result, while the Company maintains its continuing involvement, it will apply the financing method. When a sale is not recognized due to continuing involvement and the financing method is applied, the Company records revenue and expenses related to the underlying operations of the asset in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The results of this change on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years 2010 and 2009, are discussed under Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
This Amendment No. 1 amends and restates the following items of our Form 10-K as affected by the revised accounting treatment for the solar development projects: (i) Part II, Item 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; (ii) Part II, Item 8 — Financial Statements; (iii) Part II, Item 9A — Controls and Procedures; and, (iv) Part IV, Item 15 — Exhibits.
All information in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as amended by this Amendment No. 1, speaks as of the date of the Original Filing of our Form 10-K for such period and does not reflect any subsequent information or events, except as expressly noted in this Amendment No. 1 and except for Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 32. Accordingly, this Amendment No. 1 should be read in conjunction with the Original Filing (except as amended hereby), as well as the Company’s other filings subsequent to the filing of the Original Filing, including any amendments to those filings.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART II
ITEM 7 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read together with the Company’s financial statements and related notes thereto included in Item 8 in this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A (“Amendment No. 1”) and gives effect to the restatement discussed in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our business and the associated risks have changed since the date this report was originally filed with the SEC, and we undertake no obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Further, except for the forward-looking statements included in Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures” and under the heading “Restatement of Financial Statements” under this Item 7, all forward-looking statements contained in this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A to our Annual Report, unless they are specifically otherwise stated to be made as of a different date, are made as of the original filing date of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. This Amendment No. 1 amends and restates the following items of our Form 10-K as affected by the revised accounting treatment for the solar development projects: (i) Part II, Item 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; (ii) Part II, Item 8 — Financial Statements; (iii) Part II, Item 9A — Controls and Procedures; and, (iv) Part IV, Item 15 — Exhibits. All information in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, as amended by this Amendment No. 1, speaks as of the date of the original filing of our Form 10-K for such period and does not reflect any subsequent information or events, except as expressly noted in this Amendment No. 1.
The following discussion is presented on a consolidated basis, and analyzes our financial condition and results of operations (as restated) for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
Unless the context indicates or suggests otherwise reference to “we”, “our”, “us” and the “Company” in this section refers to the consolidated operations of Solar Power, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Restatement of Financial Statements
The Company is filing this Amendment No. 1 to its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2011. This filing amends and restates our previously reported financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 to reflect revised accounting treatment for a single solar development project under the financing method for a sale of real estate as opposed to the percentage of completion method as was previously reported, as discussed in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Based on its review, management determined that the Company improperly recognized revenue at the date of the initial sale on a solar development project initiated in 2009 under the percentage of completion method for construction work for the new owner. The transaction should have been accounted for in accordance with accounting standards for sales of real estate and due to continuing involvement with the project after the transaction, no sale should have been recognized. Instead the transaction should have been accounted for using the financing method.
In May 2009, the Company entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Aerojet General Corp. (“Aerojet”) to supply solar energy and commenced construction of a Solar Energy Facility (“SEF”). In September 2009, the Company transferred the partially completed SEF to Solar Tax Partners 1 (the “Buyer”), and entered into contracts with the Buyer to assign them the rights under the associated PPA, and complete construction of the SEF. The Company accounted for this transaction under the percentage of completion method in its third quarter 2009 consolidated financial statements.
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In the fourth quarter 2009, the Company completed construction of the SEF for a price of $19.6 million and received $6.7 million in cash, $3.6 million in promissory note and with $9.3 million balance amount outstanding. The Company applied the cost recovery method of revenue recognition to this transaction due to the degree of uncertainty for the collectability of the outstanding amount. Accordingly, for the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded total revenue of $14.9 million and an equivalent cost of goods sold amount of $14.9 million.
Prior to September 30, 2009, the only parties to the SEF arrangement were Aerojet and the Company, pursuant to the PPA. Since the Company had access to the Aerojet property under an implied easement and had completed a significant portion of the physical construction of the SEF, it was determined to be the owner of the partially completed SEF. Therefore, the Company reassessed the accounting treatment and determined that the project should be accounted for as a sale of real estate. As a result, while the Company maintains its continuing involvement, it will apply the financing method. When a sale is not recognized due to continuing involvement and the financing method is applied, the Company records revenue and expenses related to the underlying operations of the asset in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
The following tables disclose the impact of the changes on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years 2010 and 2009:
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
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| | As of December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | | | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 5,988 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,988 | | | $ | 17,985 | | | $ | (8,172 | ) | | $ | 9,813 | |
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Property, plant and equipment at cost, net | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 14,109 | | | $ | 15,024 | | | $ | 1,390 | | | $ | 14,852 | | | $ | 16,242 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 23,806 | | | $ | 14,109 | | | $ | 37,915 | | | $ | 37,514 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 44,194 | |
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Loans payable, financing and capital lease obligations, net of current portion | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 14,620 | | | $ | 14,633 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 6,733 | |
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Total liabilities | | $ | 15,943 | | | $ | 14,620 | | | $ | 30,563 | | | $ | 21,069 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 27,749 | |
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Accumulated deficit | | $ | (34,016 | ) | | $ | (511 | ) | | $ | (34,527 | ) | | $ | (25,146 | ) | | | | | | $ | (25,146 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | $ | 7,863 | | | $ | (511 | ) | | $ | 7,352 | | | $ | 16,445 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,445 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 23,806 | | | $ | 14,109 | | | $ | 37,915 | | | $ | 37,514 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 44,194 | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands)
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| | For the year ended December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | | | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | |
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Net sales | | $ | 34,036 | | | $ | 1,317 | | | $ | 35,353 | | | $ | 52,551 | | | $ | (14,852 | ) | | $ | 37,699 | |
Cost of goods sold | | $ | 29,282 | | | $ | 784 | | | $ | 30,066 | | | $ | 45,788 | | | $ | (14,852 | ) | | $ | 30,936 | |
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Gross profit | | $ | 4,754 | | | $ | 533 | | | $ | 5,287 | | | $ | 6,763 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,763 | |
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General and administrative expenses | | $ | 7,578 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 7,639 | | | $ | 8,849 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,849 | |
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Operating loss | | $ | (7,423 | ) | | $ | 472 | | | $ | (6,951 | ) | | $ | (6,866 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,866 | ) |
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Interest expense | | $ | (450 | ) | | $ | (983 | ) | | $ | (1,433 | ) | | $ | (49 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (49 | ) |
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Total other expense | | $ | (1,588 | ) | | $ | (983 | ) | | $ | (2,571 | ) | | $ | (58 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (58 | ) |
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Net loss | | $ | (8,870 | ) | | $ | (511 | ) | | $ | (9,381 | ) | | $ | (6,970 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,970 | ) |
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Net loss per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and Diluted | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.18 | ) | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.17 | ) |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
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| | For the year ended December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | | | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | |
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Net loss | | $ | (8,870 | ) | | $ | (511 | ) | | $ | (9,381 | ) | | $ | (6,970 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,970 | ) |
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Depreciation | | $ | 526 | | | $ | 743 | | | $ | 1,269 | | | $ | 827 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 827 | |
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Operating income from solar system subject to financing obligation | | $ | — | | | $ | (232 | ) | | $ | (232 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Accounts receivable | | $ | 11,474 | | | $ | (8,172 | ) | | $ | 3,302 | | | $ | (15,394 | ) | | $ | 8,172 | | | $ | (7,222 | ) |
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Net cash used in operating activities | | $ | (3,947 | ) | | $ | (8,172 | ) | | $ | (12,119 | ) | | $ | (15,572 | ) | | $ | 8,172 | | | $ | (7,400 | ) |
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Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment | | $ | (63 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (63 | ) | | $ | (53 | ) | | $ | (14,852 | ) | | $ | (14,905 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | $ | (63 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (63 | ) | | $ | (53 | ) | | $ | (14,852 | ) | | $ | (14,905 | ) |
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Net proceeds from loan payable and financing obligation | | $ | 3,899 | | | $ | 8,172 | | | $ | 12,071 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 6,680 | |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | $ | 2,333 | | | $ | 8,172 | | | $ | 10,505 | | | $ | 12,849 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 19,529 | |
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Overview
We previously manufactured photovoltaic panels or modules and balance of system components in our Shenzhen, China manufacturing facility, which operations were effectively closed in December 2010. We continue to manufacture balance of system components, including our proprietary racking systems such as SkyMount and Peaq on an OEM basis. We sold these products through three distinct sales channels: 1) direct product sales to international and domestic markets, 2) our own use in building commercial and residential solar projects in the U.S., and 3) our authorized dealer network who sell our Yes! branded products in the U.S. and European residential markets. In 2010 we discontinued our Yes! Authorized dealer network and Yes! branded products and our residential installation business, as our strategy and focus shifted solely to commercial solar and utility projects. In addition to our solar revenue, we generate revenue from our cable wire and mechanical assembly business. Our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies products were also manufactured in our China facility and sold in the transportation and telecommunications markets and we will continue this business in China. We shut down our manufacturing operations because we could not achieve scale with other solar manufacturing operations in China and we were able to source modules at a price lower than our manufacturing costs from Chinese manufacturers with larger scale operations. As part of this change in our strategy we sought and obtained a strategic partner in China with large scale manufacturing operations. The strategic partner made a significant investment in our business that provided significant working capital and broader relationships that will allow us to more aggressively pursue commercial and utility projects in our pipeline. This strategic partner strengthens our position in the solar industry. We maintain a strategic office in Shenzhen China that is principally responsible for our ongoing procurement, logistics and design support for our products, and data systems for monitoring and managing solar energy facilities which we either own or maintain under operations and maintenance agreements.
Subsequent to year end, the investment by our strategic partner strengthened our balance sheet, which will enable the acceleration of the development of our project pipeline, which primarily consists of utility and commercial distributed generation systems. We now intend to aggressively grow our pipeline in both the U.S. and European markets and accelerate our construction of multiple projects simultaneously.
Business Development
Our Subsidiaries
Our business was conducted through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, SPIC, Inc. (“SPIC”), Yes!Solar, Inc. (“YES”), Yes!Construction Services, Inc. (“YCS”), International Assembly Solutions, Limited (“IAS HK”) and IAS Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (“IAS Shenzhen”). Beginning in 2010 and continuing we are eliminating subsidiaries as we consolidate our business operations in the Company as we focus more strategically commercial and utility construction projects.
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Previously, SPIC and YCS were engaged in the business of design, sales and installation of photovoltaic (“PV”) solar systems for commercial, industrial and residential markets. SPIC’s commercial construction operations were combined with ours on January 1, 2010. We discontinued the residential installation of YCS in October, 2010.
Previously, YES was engaged in the administration of our domestic dealer network and was engaged in the sales and administration of franchise operations. In August 2009, due to general economic conditions, YES discontinued the sale of franchises and converted its franchisees to authorized Yes! branded product dealers. In August 2010, due to general economic conditions, YES stopped its solicitation of new authorized dealers, and subsequently terminated all existing dealer agreements. The Company determined that discontinued operations treatment was not required due to the fact that revenue generated from residential installations was included in its photovoltaic installation, integration and sales segment and was not material to that segment or total revenue.
IAS HK was engaged in sales of our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business and the holding company of IAS Shenzhen. During 2010, the cable, wire and mechanical assemblies customers were transitioned to Solar Power, Inc.
IAS Shenzhen was engaged in manufacturing our solar modules, our balance of solar system products and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies through fiscal 2010 and currently facilitates the manufacture of balance of systems products and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies products.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Inventories —Certain factors could impact the realizable value of our inventory, so we continually evaluate the recoverability based on assumptions about customer demand and market conditions. The evaluation may take into consideration historic usage, expected demand, anticipated sales price, product obsolescence, customer concentrations, product merchantability and other factors. The reserve or write-down is equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, inventory reserves or write-downs may be required that could negatively impact our gross margin and operating results.
Beginning on January 1, 2009, inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined by the first in first out cost method. Prior to January 1, 2009, inventories were determined using the weighted average cost method. The conversion to first in first out cost method had no material effect on the financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 as or on prior fiscal years. Work-in-progress and finished goods inventories consist of raw materials, direct labor and overhead associated with the manufacturing process. Provisions are made for obsolete or slow-moving inventory based on management estimates. Inventories are written down based on the difference between the cost of inventories and the net realizable value based upon estimates about future demand from customers and specific customer requirements on certain projects.
Goodwill —Goodwill resulted from our acquisition of Dale Renewables Consulting, Inc. We perform a goodwill impairment test on an annual basis and will perform an assessment between annual tests in certain circumstances. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is highly subjective and requires significant judgment at many points during the analysis. In estimating the fair value of our business, we make estimates and judgments about our future cash flows. Our cash flow forecasts are based on assumptions that are consistent with the plans and estimates we use to manage our business.
Revenue recognition—The Company’s two primary business segments include photovoltaic installation, integration and sales, and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies.
Photovoltaic Installation, integration and sales—In our photovoltaic systems installation, integration and sales segment, revenue on product sales is recognized when there is evidence of an arrangement, title and risk of ownership have passed (generally upon delivery), the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Customers do not have a general right of return on products shipped therefore we make no provisions for returns. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company did recognize one product sale on a
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bill and hold arrangement. In the 2009 instance, the customer requested that we store product to combine with a subsequent order in order to reduce their transportation costs. Since all criteria for revenue recognition had been met the Company recognized revenue on this sale. There were no bill and hold sales outstanding at December 31, 2010 or 2009.
Revenue on photovoltaic system construction contracts is generally recognized using the percentage of completion method of accounting. At the end of each period, the Company measures the cost incurred on each project and compares the result against its estimated total costs at completion. The percent of cost incurred determines the amount of revenue to be recognized. Payment terms are generally defined by the contract and as a result may not match the timing of the costs incurred by the Company and the related recognition of revenue. Such differences are recorded as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts or billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts. The Company determines its customer’s credit worthiness at the time the order is accepted. Sudden and unexpected changes in customer’s financial condition could put recoverability at risk.
Additionally in 2009, for a separate construction contract the Company determined the use of the completed contract method of revenue recognition was appropriate. At December 31, 2009 we have recorded on our balance sheet approximately $5,557,000 of cost related to this contract in the caption cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts. In our second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010 it was determined that the customer was unable to perform on its payment obligations under the contract. The Company took possession of the facility and its related Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) in lieu of payment. The Company reclassified the amount recorded in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (approximately $5,557,000) and the remaining costs to complete the contract (approximately $4,459,000) to assets held for sale on its balance sheet. At December 31, 2010, value of the asset held for sale on our balance sheet is approximately $6,669,000, the cost of the project (approximately $10,016,000) less the Section 1603 grant-in-lieu of tax credits of approximately $3,347,000.
In our solar photovoltaic business, contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling and general and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Profit incentives are included in revenues when their realization is reasonably assured.
The asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts” represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed. The liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized.
For those projects where the Company is considered to be the owner, the project is accounted for under the rules of real estate accounting. In the event of a sale, the method of revenue recognition is determined by considering the extent of the buyer’s initial and continuing involvement. Generally, revenue is recognized at the time of title transfer if the buyer’s investment is sufficient to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property and the Company does not have a substantial continuing involvement with the property. When continuing involvement is substantial and not temporary, the Company applies the financing method, whereby the asset remains on the balance sheet and the proceeds received are recorded as a financing obligation. When a sale is not recognized due to continuing involvement and the financing method is applied the Company records revenue and expenses related to the underlying operations of the asset in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies —In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business the Company recognizes the sales of goods when there is evidence of an arrangement, title and risk of ownership have passed, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. There are no formal customer
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acceptance requirements or further obligations related to our assembly services once we ship our products. Customers do not have a general right of return on products shipped therefore we make no provisions for returns. We make determination of our customer’s credit worthiness at the time we accept their order.
Impairment of long-lived assets— Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are separately presented in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated.
Product Warranties— We offer the industry standard of 20 years for our solar modules and industry standard five (5) years on inverter and balance of system components. Due to the warranty period, we bear the risk of extensive warranty claims long after we have shipped product and recognized revenue. In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business, historically our warranty claims have not been material. In our solar photovoltaic business our greatest warranty exposure is in the form of product replacement. Until the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company purchased its solar panels from third-party suppliers and since the third-party warranties are consistent with industry standards we considered our financial exposure to warranty claims immaterial. Since the Company does not have sufficient historical data to estimate its exposure, we have looked to historical data reported by other solar system installers and manufacturers. In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business our current standard product warranty for our mechanical assembly product ranges from one to five years. The Company has provided a warranty provision of approximately $296,000 and $503,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Performance Guarantee
On December 18, 2009, the Company entered into a 10-year energy output guaranty related to the photovoltaic system installed for Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC (“STP”) (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements) at the Aerojet facility in Rancho Cordova, CA. The guaranty provided for compensation to STP’s system lessee for shortfalls in production related to the design and operation of the system, but excluding shortfalls outside the Company’s control such as government regulation. The Company believes that the probability of shortfalls is unlikely and if they should occur be covered under the provisions of its current panel and equipment warranty provisions.
The accrual for warranty claims consisted of the following at December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):
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Beginning balance | | $ | 1,246 | | | $ | 743 | |
Provision charged to warranty expense | | | 296 | | | | 503 | |
Less: warranty claims | | | — | | | | — | |
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Ending balance | | $ | 1,542 | | | $ | 1,246 | |
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Stock based compensation— The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of FASB ASC 718 (Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment.”) which requires the Company to measure the stock-based compensation costs of share-based compensation arrangements based on the grant-date fair value and recognizes the costs in the financial statements over the employee requisite service period. Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted was based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718. Prior to 2006 the Company had not issued stock options or other forms of stock-based compensation.
Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the share-based payment awards and stock
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price volatility. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent management’s best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, our stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from our estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the current period.
Allowance for doubtful accounts— The Company regularly monitors and assesses the risk of not collecting amounts owed to the Company by customers. This evaluation is based upon a variety of factors including an analysis of amounts current and past due along with relevant history and facts particular to the customer. It requires the Company to make significant estimates and changes in facts and circumstances could result in material changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts. At December 31, 2010 and 2009 the Company has an allowance of approximately $28,000 and $395,000, respectively.
Income taxes— We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax reporting bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the weight of available evidence, including expected future earnings. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Should we determine that we would be able to realize deferred tax assets in the future in excess of the net recorded amount, we would record an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance. This adjustment would increase income in the period such determination is made.
Our operations include manufacturing activities outside of the United States. Profit from non-U.S. activities is subject to local country taxes but not subject to United States tax until repatriated to the United States. It is our intention to permanently reinvest these earnings outside the United States. The calculation of tax liabilities involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex global tax regulations. We recognize potential liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues in the United States and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. If payment of these amounts ultimately proves to be unnecessary, the reversal of the liabilities would result in tax benefits being recognized in the period when we determine the liabilities are no longer necessary. If the estimate of tax liabilities proves to be less than the ultimate tax assessment, a further charge to expense would result.
Foreign currency translation— The consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars and the Company conducts substantially all of their business in U.S. dollars.
All transactions in currencies other than functional currencies during the year are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the transaction dates. Related accounts payable or receivable existing at the balance sheet date denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies are translated at period end rates. Gains and losses resulting from the translation of foreign currency transactions are included in income. Translations adjustments as a result of the process of translating foreign financial statements from functional currency to U.S. dollars are disclosed and accumulated as a separate component of equity.
Aggregate net foreign currency transaction expense included in the income statement was approximately $1,025,000 and $91,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Segment Information
The Company’s two primary business segments include: (1) photovoltaic installation, integration, and sales and (2) cable, wire and mechanical assemblies. Prior to the quarter ended March 31, 2010, the Company operated in a third segment, franchise/product distribution operations. During that quarter, the Company reorganized its internal reporting and management structure, combining the operations of the franchise/product distribution segment with its photovoltaic installation, integration and sales segment. Segment information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 has been restated to give effect to this change. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, FASB issued ASU 2010-06,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820).ASU 2010-06 amends Subtopic 820-10 requiring new disclosures for transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2, activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, level of disaggregation and disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward activity of Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 had no impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-17,Revenue Recognition — Milestone Method (Topic 605).ASU 2010-17 provides guidance on the criteria that should be met for determining whether the milestones method of revenue recognition is appropriate. ASU 2010-17 is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects that the adoption of ASU 2010-17 will have no impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-29,Business Combinations (Topic 805).ASU 2010-29 specify that a public entity as defined by Topic 805, who presents comparative financial statements, must disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. ASU 2010-29 is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects that the adoption of ASU 2010-29 will have no impact on the results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In June 2009, FASB issued ASU 2009-16. ASU 2009-16 applies to all entities and is effective for annual financial periods beginning after November 15, 2009 and for interim periods within those years. Earlier application is prohibited. A calendar year-end company must adopt this statement as of January 1, 2010. This statement retains many of the criteria of FASB ASC 860 (FASB 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities”) to determine whether a transfer of financial assets qualifies for sale accounting, but there are some significant changes as discussed in the statement. Its disclosure and measurement requirements apply to all transfers of financial assets occurring on or after the effective date. Its disclosure requirements, however, apply to transfers that occurredbothbefore and after the effective date. In addition, because ASU 2009-16 eliminates the consolidation exemption for Qualifying Special Purpose Entities, a company will have to analyze all existing QSPEs to determine whether they must be consolidated under FASB ASC 810. The adoption of ASU 2009-16 had no impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
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In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-05, “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value”. ASU 2009-05 applies to all entities that measure liabilities at fair value within the scope of FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”.ASU 2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods) beginning after issuance, October 1, 2009 for the Company. The adoption of ASU 2009-05 had no impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses”.ASU 2010-20 applies to all entities with financing receivables, excluding short-term trade accounts receivable or receivables measured at fair value or lower of cost or fair value. ASU 2010-20 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2010. The adoption of ASU 2010-20 did not have a material impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In October 2009, the FASB ratified FASB ASU 2009-13 (the EITF’s final consensus on Issue 08-1,“Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables”). ASU 2009-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Earlier adoption is permitted on a prospective or retrospective basis. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of FASB ASC 605-25 to have an impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28,Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350).ASU 2010-28 modify Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. ASU 2010-28 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company expects that the adoption of ASU 2010-28 will have no material impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2010 (as restated) to the year ended December 31, 2009 (as restated)
Net sales —Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2010 decreased 6.2% to approximately $35,353,000 from approximately $37,699,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Net sales in the photovoltaic installation, integration and sales segment decreased 2.2% to approximately $32,036,000 from approximately $32,771,000 for the year earlier comparative period. The decrease in revenue was primarily attributable to a decrease in product sales into the European market as a result of the unfavorable effect of the decline in the Euro against the U.S. dollar. The Company expects that its continued focus on distributed generation and utility scale projects will result in increased revenues in fiscal 2011.
Net sales in the cable, wire and mechanical assemblies segment decreased 32.7% to approximately $3,317,000 from approximately $4,928,000 for the year earlier comparative period. This is the legacy segment of the Company’s business. The Company expects to continue to service the customers it has in this segment as it continues to concentrate on its solar segment, but is not actively seeking new customers. The decrease in revenue is attributed to a decrease in demand from existing customers and is expected to continue to fluctuate in fiscal 2011.
Cost of goods sold —Cost of goods sold were approximately $30,066,000 (85.0% of net sales) and approximately $30,936,000 (82% of net sales) for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Cost of goods sold in the photovoltaic installation, integration and sales segment was approximately $27,804,000 (79.0% of net sales) for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to approximately $27,807,000 (74.0% of net sales) for the year ended December 31, 2009. The decrease in costs of goods sold was a direct result in decreased net sales in this segment. The Company expects that costs will remain stable at current levels in fiscal 2011, with gross margins remaining stable.
Cost of goods sold in the cable, wire and mechanical assembly segment were approximately $2,262,000 (6.4% of net sales) for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to approximately $3,129,000 (8.3% of net sales) for
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the year ended December 31, 2009. The increase as a percentage of net sales is attributable to product mix and increase in the copper wire component of our material costs, a key component in the cable wire segment. The Company expects margins to remain stable in this segment.
General and administrative expenses —General and administrative expenses were approximately $7,639,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 and approximately $8,849,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 a decrease of 13.7%. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses were 21.6% and 23.5%, for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company initiated significant cost reduction efforts in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2010 and expects to maintain those levels in fiscal 2011. Significant elements of general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2010 include employee related expense of approximately $3,342,000, information technology costs of approximately $194,000, insurance costs of approximately $261,000, professional and consulting fees of approximately $1,473,000, rent of approximately $310,000, travel and lodging costs of $131,000, stock compensation expense of $162,000 and bad debt expense of $523,000. The bad debt expense pertains primarily to one uncollectable product sale.
Significant elements of general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2009 include employee related expense of approximately $4,600,000, information technology costs of approximately $177,000, insurance costs of approximately $195,000, professional and consulting fees of approximately $1,106,000, rent of approximately $528,000, travel and lodging costs of $171,000, stock compensation expense of $536,000 and bad debt expense of $418,000. The bad debt expense pertains primarily to one commercial installation project on which the owner was unable to complete financing on the project and uncollectable product sales.
Sales, marketing and customer service expense —Sales, marketing and customer service expenses were approximately $3,652,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 and $3,841,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009. As a percentage of net sales, sales, marketing and customer service expenses were 10.3% and 10.2% for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decrease in cost is primarily due to decreases in advertising and trade show costs. Significant elements of sales, marketing and customer service expense for the year ended December 31, 2010 were payroll related expenses of approximately $1,773,000, advertising and trade show expenses of approximately $185,000, commission expense of approximately $809,000 stock-based compensation costs of approximately $84,000, business development costs of approximately $119,000 and travel and lodging costs of approximately $109,000.
Significant elements of sales, marketing and customer service expense for the year ended December 31, 2009 were payroll related expenses of approximately $1,695,000, advertising and trade show expenses of approximately $311,000, commission expense of approximately $461,000 stock-based compensation costs of approximately $136,000, franchise conversion costs of approximately $309,000 and travel and lodging costs of approximately $135,000.
Engineering, design and product management expense —Engineering, design and product management expenses were approximately $947,000 and $939,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As a percentage of net sales, product development expenses were 2.7% and 2.5% for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Significant elements of engineering, design and product management expense for the year ended December 31, 2010 were payroll and related expenses of approximately $599,000, product certification and testing of approximately $159,000 and stock-based compensation expense of $60,000. The Company expects these expenses to continue in 2011.
Significant elements of engineering, design and product management expense for the year ended December 31, 2009 were payroll and related expenses of approximately $478,000, product certification and testing of approximately $377,000 and stock-based compensation expense of $37,000.
Interest income / expense —Interest expense, net was approximately $1,433,000 and $37,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Interest expense, net for the year 2010 consisted primarily of approximately $983,000 from applying the financing method to the Aerojet 1 project (see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements), $188,000 paid on the loan securing our power generating facility at Aerojet, approximately $29,000 paid on our installment loans and capital leases and approximately $233,000 of finance charges on the Company’s accounts payable to cell vendors.
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Interest expense, net consisted of interest income of approximately $6,000 from earnings on the Company’s idle cash, approximately $6,000 from earnings on a note receivable, offset by interest expense of approximately $49,000 on the Company’s short term borrowings in fiscal year 2009.
Other income / expense —Other expense, net was approximately $1,138,000 and approximately $21,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. In 2010, other income, net consisted primarily of income related to a government stimulus of approximately $70,000 from the Chinese government, other income of approximately $6,000 and expenses of $1,000 related to the sub-lease of the Company’s retail outlet, approximately $142,000 of costs related to the preliminary design of a new factory facility and currency exchange losses of approximately $1,071,000.
In 2009, other expense, net consisted primarily of income related to a government stimulus of approximately $87,000 from the Chinese government and expenses of $16,000 related to the sub-lease of the Company’s former corporate headquarters and currency exchange losses of approximately $92,000 in fiscal 2009.
Income tax expense (benefit) —Income tax benefit for the year 2010 increased $187,000 to $141,000, as opposed to income tax expense of $46,000 in 2009, this was primarily due to increase in tax liability for one of our international subsidiaries.
Net loss —Net loss was approximately $9,381,000 and $6,970,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decreased revenue from our photovoltaic installation, integration and sales segment was the driver of the increased operating loss in 2010
Liquidity
A summary of the sources and uses of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:
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| | Year ended December 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | (as restated) | | | (as restated) | |
Net cash used in operating activities | | $ | (12,119 | ) | | $ | (7,400 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (63 | ) | | | (14,905 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 10,505 | | | | 19,529 | |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | $ | (1,677 | ) | | $ | (2,776 | ) |
From our inception until the closing of our private placement on October 4, 2006, we financed our operations primarily through short-term borrowings. We received net proceeds of approximately $14,500,000 from the private placement made by Solar Power, Inc., a Nevada corporation (formerly Welund Fund, Inc.) when we completed our reverse merger with them in December 2006.
In December 2007, we completed a private placement of 4,513,911 shares of our common stock with proceeds of approximately $10,185,000, net of expenses of approximately $1,551,000.
In October 2009, we completed a private placement of 14,077,000 shares of our common with proceeds of approximately $12,867,000, net of expenses of approximately $1,211,000
As of December 31, 2010, we had approximately $1,441,000 in cash and cash equivalents and as of December 31, 2009, we had approximately $3,136,000 in cash and cash equivalents. This change in cash and cash equivalents is primarily attributable to cash used in operating activities offset by cash generated from financing activities.
Net cash used in operating activities of approximately $12,119,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 was primarily a result of a net loss of approximately $9,381,000, offset by non-cash items included in net loss, consisting of
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depreciation of approximately $1,269,000, amortization of loan fees of approximately $5,000, stock-based compensation expense of approximately $306,000, bad debt expense of approximately $523,000, operating income from solar system subject to financing obligation of $(232,000) and loss on disposal of fixed assets of approximately $21,000. Cash used in operations also included a decrease in accounts and related notes receivable of approximately $3,302,000, decrease in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted projects of approximately $18,000 related to the construction project we now carry as an asset held for sale, decreases in inventories of approximately $1,126,000 primarily due to decreases in raw material and finished goods inventory, increase in an asset held for sale of approximately $1,112,000 related to our assumption of the contract for the Aerojet 2 project, decreases in prepaid expenses and other current assets of approximately $821,000 due to decreased supplier deposits at our PRC manufacturing facility, increases in deferred revenues of approximately $35,000 from the billings in advance of our asset management services, a decrease in accounts payable of approximately $10,055,000 related to payment on our accounts payable, decreases in accrued liabilities of approximately $420,000 for our solar project development activities, increase in our billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts of approximately $1,613,000 due to prepayment from our development contracts and decreases in income taxes payable of approximately $113,000 due to estimated tax payments required at our Hong Kong subsidiary. As we continue to seek out and undertake larger solar system projects we anticipate that the cash provided by or used in operating activities will continue to be significantly influenced by the payment terms of our projects and the financing terms provided to us by our solar cell vendors.
Net cash used in operating activities of approximately $7,400,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 was a result of a net loss of approximately $6,970,000, offset by non-cash items included in net loss, consisting of depreciation of approximately $827,000, stock-based compensation expense of approximately $709,000, bad debt expense of approximately $418,000, stock issued for services of approximately $127,000. Cash used in operations also included an increase in accounts receivable of approximately $7,222,000, increase in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted projects of approximately $7,506,000 related to two construction contracts, increases in inventories of approximately $546,000 primarily due to raw material purchases required by one cable, wire and mechanical assemblies customer, increases in prepaid expenses and other current assets of approximately $363,000 due to increased supplier deposits at our PRC manufacturing facility, and decreases in deferred revenues of approximately $125,000 from the conversion of our franchise operations to an authorized dealer network, offset by an increase in accounts payable of approximately $12,194,000 related to extended payment terms from our solar cell vendors, and increases in accrued liabilities of approximately $1,005,000 for our solar project development activities.
Net cash used in investing activities of approximately $63,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 primarily related to acquisition of property and equipment.
Net cash used in investing activities of approximately $14,905,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 primarily relates to an increase in property and equipment due to the Aerojet 1 solar development project (see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
Net cash generated from financing activities of approximately $10,505,000 for the year ended December 31, 2010 was a result of payments of approximately $8,172,000 related to the Aerojet 1 solar development project $3,899,000 generated from loan proceeds from the financing of our Aerojet 2 solar facility by our subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC, offset by an increase in restricted cash of approximately $1,064,000 primarily related to reserves required by our lender, principal payments on notes and capital leases payable of approximately $400,000 and prepayment of loan fees of approximately $102,000.
Net cash generated from financing activities of approximately $19,529,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 was a result of approximately $12,943,000 generated from net proceeds of our private placement of 14,077,000 shares of our common stock and exercise of stock options, payments of approximately $6,680,000 related to the Aerojet 1 solar development project, and decrease in restricted cash of approximately $247,000 collateralizing our letters of credit and ACH transactions, offset by approximately $341,000 in principal payments on notes and capital leases payable.
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Capital Resources and Material Known Facts on Liquidity
In the short-term we do not expect any material change in the mix or relative cost of our capital resources. As of December 31, 2010, we had approximately $1,441,000 in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $1,344,000 of restricted cash held in our name in interest bearing accounts consisting of approximately $285,000 with the lender financing our power generation facility and approximately $1,004,000 held by the lender of our customer as collateral for such loan, approximately $35,000 held by our bank as collateral for our merchant account transactions and approximately 20,000 as collateral for a credit card issued to the Company, accounts receivable of approximately $5,988,000 and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts of approximately $2,225,000. Our focus will be to continue development and manufacturing of our solar modules and racking systems.
The current economic conditions of the U.S. market, coupled with reductions of solar incentives in Europe have presented challenges to us in generating the revenues and or margins necessary for us to create positive working capital. While our sales pipeline of solar system construction projects continues to grow such projects encumber associated working capital until project completion or earlier customer payment, and our revenues are highly dependent on third party financing for these projects. As a result, revenues remain difficult to predict and we cannot assure shareholders and potential investors that we will be successful in generating positive cash from operations. Knowing that revenues are unpredictable, our strategy has been to manage spending tightly by reducing to a core group of employees in our China and U.S. offices, and to outsource the majority of our construction workforce.
Over the past three years we have sustained losses from operations and have relied on equity financing to provide working capital. We have been actively working with additional potential investors to ensure that we have additional equity available to us as needed. In addition, we are working on sources of project financing as well as asset backed credit facilities. The issues involved with closing and receiving payment on two major projects (Aerojet 1 and Aerojet 2) have severely hindered the Company’s ability to create and leverage working capital. The impact of waiting for that working capital required the Company to optimize cash on hand and negotiate extended terms with our suppliers resulting in increased accounts payable. The limits on available working capital caused by these events and inability to obtain additional credit from our suppliers impacted the Company’s ability to start and complete projects per original schedules. The company received payment for the majority of the outstanding receivable due on Aerojet 1 from STP in August 2010, allowing the Company to satisfy obligations to suppliers and enabled more effective management working capital. The inability of our customer to complete its purchase of the Aerojet 2 project, resulting in the Company taking possession of the project and recording it as an asset held for sale caused further constraints on our working capital. To mitigate future impact on working capital requirements the Company is planning to finance future projects through construction financing or payment terms from the end customer.
We believe the funds generated by the collection of our accounts receivable, notes receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, the anticipated revenues of our operations, the sale of our asset held for sale and reductions in operating expenses, continued management of our supply chain, and potential funds available to us through debt and equity financing, are adequate to fund our anticipated cash needs through the next twelve months. We anticipate that we will retain all earnings, if any, to fund future growth in the business. Although we believe we have effectively implemented cash management controls to meet ongoing obligations, there are no assurances that we will not be required to seek additional working capital through debt or equity offerings. If such additional working capital is required, there are no assurances that such financing will be available on favorable terms to the Company, if at all.
Additionally, subsequent to year end, on January 5, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (‘SPA”) with LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (“LDK”) in connection with the sale and issuance by the Company of convertible Series A Preferred Stock and Common Stock. At the first closing on January 10, 2011, we issued 42,835,947 shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share and received proceeds net of expenses of approximately $10,505,000. At the second closing, expected to occur before the end of the first quarter of 2011, we will issue 20,000,000 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock receiving proceeds of approximately $22,228,000.
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Contractual Obligations
Letters of Credit — At December 31, 2009, the Company had outstanding standby letters of credit of approximately $225,413 as collateral for its capital lease. The standby letter of credit is issued for a term of one year, mature beginning in September 2009 and the Company paid one percent of the face value as an origination fee. These letters of credit are collateralized by $255,000 of the Company’s cash deposits. In July, 2010, the Company made the final payment on the capital lease, the letter of credit was released and the restricted cash deposit collateralizing the lease was released.
Guaranty — On December 22, 2009, in connection with an equity funding of STP (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements) related to the Aerojet 1 project, the Company along with the STP’s other investors entered into a Guaranty (“Guaranty”) to provide the equity investor, Greystone Renewable Energy Equity Fund (“Greystone”), with certain guarantees, in part, to secure investment funds necessary to facilitate STP’s payment to the Company under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement (“EPC”). Specific guarantees made by the Company include the following in the event of the other investors’ failure to perform under the operating agreement (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements):
| • | | Recapture Event —The Company shall be responsible for providing Greystone with payments for losses due to any recapture, reduction, requirement to repay, loss or disallowance of certain tax credits (Energy Credits under Section 48 of Code) or Cash Grant (any payment made by US Dept. of Treasure under Section 1603 of the ARRT of 2009) or if the actual Cash Grant received by Master Tenant is less that the Anticipated Cash Grant (equal to $6,900,000); |
| • | | Repurchase obligation— If certain criteria occur prior to completion of the Facility, including event of default, if the managing member defaults under the operating agreement or the property or project are foreclosed on, or if the property qualifies for less than 70% of projected credits (computed as an attachment to Master Tenants operating agreement), SPI would be required to fund the purchase of Greystone’s interest in Master Tenant if the managing member failed to fund the repurchase; |
| • | | Fund Excess Development Costs— The Company would be required to fund costs in excess of certain anticipated development costs; |
| • | | Operating Deficit Loans —The Company would be required to loan Master Tenant or STP monies necessary to fund operations to the extent costs could not be covered by Master Tenant’s or STP’s cash inflows. The loan would be subordinated to other liabilities of the entity and earn no interest; and |
| • | | Exercise of Put Options —At the option of Greystone, the Company may be required to fund the purchase by managing member of Greystone’s interest in Master Tenant under an option exercisable for 9 months following a 63 month period commencing with operations of the Facility. The purchase price would be equal to the greater of the fair value of Greystone’s equity interest in Master Tenant or $951,985. |
Guaranty provisions related to the Recapture Event, Repurchase Obligation and Excess Development Costs guarantees have effectively expired or were no longer applicable as of December 31, 2009. This is because the trigger event for the Company’s potential obligation has either lapsed or been negated. The Company determined that the fair value of such guarantees was immaterial.
At December 31, 2009, the Company recorded on its balance sheet, the fair value of the remaining guarantees, at their estimated fair value of $142,000. At December 31, 2010 the amount recorded on the Company’s balance sheet was approximately $127,000, net of amortization.
Operating leases — The Company leases premises under various operating leases which expire through 2012. Rental expenses under operating leases included in the statement of operations were approximately $703,000 and $806,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
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Our manufacturing facilities consist of 123,784 square feet, including 101,104 square feet of factories and 23,680 square feet of dorms, situated in an industrial suburb of Shenzhen, Southern China known as Long Gang. Only the state may own land in China. Therefore, we lease the land under our facilities, and our lease agreement gives us the right to use the land until December 31, 2010 at an annual rent of $229,134. We have an option to renew this lease for 2 additional years on the same terms. While we continue to operate our manufacturing in the existing facility, we are actively seeking alternatives that will provide lower cost, higher quality or other incentives that may benefit the company. The Company did not exercise its option to renew the lease at December 31, 2010 but continues to occupy the facility on a month-to-month tenancy.
On December 1, 2010 we leased approximately 3,900 square feet of office space to accommodate our support services operations in Shenzhen, China. The tem of the lease is three years and expires on November 30, 2013 at an annual rent of approximately $38,334.
Our corporate headquarters are located in Roseville, California in a space of approximately 19,000 square feet. The five year lease commenced on August 1, 2007 and expires in July 2012. The rent is currently $342,972 per year for the first year, $351,540 for the second year, $360,336 for the third year, $369,336 for the fourth year and $378,576 for the remainder of the lease. The Company has an option to renew for an additional five years.
Our retail outlet is located in Roseville, California in a space of approximately 2,000 square feet. The five year lease commenced in October 2007 and expires in December 2012. The rent is currently $79,426 per year and increase to $84,252 in the fifth year. The Company has an option to renew for an additional five years. In October 2010, in conjunction with the discontinuance of our residential installation business, we closed our retail outlet. The premises are currently subleased at a monthly rent equal to our leasing costs of the premises.
The Company is obligated under operating leases requiring minimum rentals as follows (in thousands):
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Years ending December 31, | | | | |
2011 | | $ | 499 | |
2012 | | | 316 | |
2013 | | | — | |
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Total minimum payments | | $ | 815 | |
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The Company receives rental income from a sublease of its former retail outlet which offsets rental expense.
The Company was obligated under loans payable requiring minimum payments as follows (in thousands):
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Years ending December 31, | | | | |
2011 | | $ | 3,804 | |
2012 | | | 5 | |
2013 | | | — | |
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| | | 3,809 | |
Less current portion | | | (3,804 | ) |
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Long-term portion | | $ | 5 | |
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These minimum payments do not include the $14,620,000 financing obligation for Aerojet 1 Solar development.
The loans payable are collateralized by trucks used in the Company’s solar photovoltaic business, bear interest rates between 1.9% and 2.9% and are payable over sixty months and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC’s power generating facility, bearing interest at 8% and is payable over 120 months. The primary asset is a power generating facility recorded as an asset held for sale which is discussed in Note 13 above. The note payable of $3,782,000 has been recorded as a current liability in the December 31, 2010 balance sheet since if the facility is sold the Loan could contractually be required to be paid and the facility is expected to be sold in twelve months.
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The Company leases equipment under capital leases. The leases expire from 2012 to 2013. The Company was obligated for the following minimum payments under these leases (in thousands):
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Years ending December 31, | | | | |
2011 | | $ | 7 | |
2012 | | | 6 | |
2013 | | | 2 | |
Less amounts representing interest | | | (3 | ) |
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Present value of net minimum lease payments | | | 12 | |
Less current portion | | | (4 | ) |
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Long-term portion | | $ | 8 | |
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Restricted Cash — At December 31, 2010, the Company had restricted bank deposits of approximately $1,344,000. The restricted bank deposits consist of approximately $1,004,000 as a reserve pursuant to our guarantees of our customer STP with the bank providing the debt financing on their solar generating facility (see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements) (subsequent to year end, our customer STP refinanced this project reducing our reserve requirement to $400,000), approximately $285,000 as a reserve pursuant to our loan agreement with the bank providing the debt financing for the solar generating facility owned by our subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC, approximately $20,000 securing our corporate credit card and approximately $35,000 as retention by our bank for our merchant credit card services. At December 31, 2009, the Company’s restricted bank deposits were $280,000 as collateral for the outstanding letter of credits in the amount of $255,000 and the Company bank credit card of $25,000.
Legal Proceeding — Subsequent to fiscal year end, on January 25, 2011, a putative class action was filed by William Rogers against the Company, the Company’s directors Stephen C. Kircher, Francis Chen, Timothy B. Nyman, Ronald A. Cohan, D. Paul Regan, and LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (“LDK”), in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer. The complaint alleges violations of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants concerning a proposed transaction announced on January 6, 2011, pursuant to which defendant LDK agreed to acquire 70% interest in the Company. Plaintiff contends that the independence of the individual director defendants was compromised because they are allegedly beholden to defendant LDK for continuation of their positions as directors and possible future employment. Plaintiff further contends that the proposed transaction is unfair because it allegedly contains onerous and preclusive deal protection devices, such as no shop, standstill and no solicitation provisions and a termination fee that operates to effectively prevent any competing offers. The complaint alleges that the Company aided and abetted the breaches of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants by providing aid and assistance. Plaintiff asks for class certification, the enjoining of the sale, or if the sale is completed prior to judgment, rescission of the sale and damages.
The case is in its early stages and the Company is gathering facts and information to refute the applicant’s claims. The Company intends to vigorously defend this action. Because the complaint was recently filed, it is difficult at this time to fully evaluate the claims and determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or provide an estimate of the amount of any potential loss. The Company does have insurance coverage for this type of action.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
At December 31, 2010 and 2009, we did not have any transactions, obligations or relationships that could be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.
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ITEM 8 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Financial Statements that constitute Item 8 are included at the end of this report beginning on page F-1.
Item 9A — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide assurance that the information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods required by the Securities and Exchange Commission. At the time that our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 was filed on March 14, 2011, our Chief Executive Officer and then Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2010. Subsequent to that evaluation, in connection with the restatement and filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and current Chief Financial Officer, re-evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2010, because of a material weakness in internal control over the selection and application of accounting policies for complex and non-routine transactions, as discussed below and identified an additional material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting relating to Aerojet 1 transaction as discussed below:
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting(as revised)
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Due to its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The Company’s management has assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010. This evaluation was based on the framework inInternal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting included in our original Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed on March 14, 2011, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and then Chief Financial Officer, concluded that as of December 31, 2010, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective based on the criteria described in the COSO Internal Control — Integrated Framework.
Management identified the following material weakness in connection with its original assessment as of December 31, 2010. The Company did not design and implement adequate controls over the selection and application of accounting policies for complex and non-routine transactions. As a result, certain audit adjustments to the 2010 financial statements, which were material were necessary to present the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
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A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results in a more than remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
We have restated our financial statements to reflect revised accounting treatment for a single solar development project under the financing method for a sale of real estate as opposed to the percentage of completion method as was previously reported, as described more fully in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In connection with the restatement, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has determined that the lack of adequate controls over the application of accounting policies for complex and non routine transactions constituted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. This weakness resulted in the use of incorrect accounting methodology.
As a result of the material weakness identified in connection with the restatement of our consolidated financial statements, management has revised its assessment to include such deficiency. Additionally, because of the existence of the material weakness, our current management concluded that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the criteria described in the COSO Internal Control — Integrated Framework.
Management’s revised assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, has not been audited by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Management’s report is not subject to attestation by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report.
No changes were made in Management’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended December 31, 2010 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, Management’s internal control over financial reporting.
Material Weaknesses in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Material Weakness Relating to Internal Control Over the Selection and Application of Accounting Policies for Complex and Non-Routine Transactions
There was lack of adequate controls over the application of accounting policies for a complex and non routine transaction that constituted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting. Based on its review, the Company determined that it had improperly recognized revenue at the date of the initial sale on a solar development project initiated in 2009 under the percentage of completion method for construction work for the new owner. The transaction should have been accounted for in accordance with accounting standards for sales of real estate and due to continuing involvement with the project after the transaction no sale should have been recognized. Instead the transaction should have been accounted for using the financing method. When a sale is not recognized due to continuing involvement and the financing method is applied, the Company records revenue and expenses related to the underlying operations of the asset in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
Remediation of Material Weaknesses
Remediation of Material Weakness Relating to the Selection and Application of Accounting Policies for Complex and Non-Routine Transactions
The Company is in the process of creating a formal process related to the design and implementation of controls over the selection and application of accounting policies for complex, non-routine transactions. This process will include the early identification of complex, non-routine transactions and documentation by the Company’s accounting staff. Regular meetings with accounting staff and executive level officers involved and familiar with accounting issues related to complex, non routine transactions will be held to review the initial documentation. As required, outside legal and/or accounting advice will be obtained. In addition, the Company has added additional accounting resources to improve the quality of reporting.
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PART IV
ITEM 15 — EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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2.1 | | Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of January 25, 2006 between Welund Fund, Inc. (Delaware) and Welund Fund, Inc. (Nevada) (1) |
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2.2 | | Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among Solar Power, Inc., a California corporation, Welund Acquisition Corp., a Nevada corporation, and Welund Fund, Inc. a Nevada corporation dated as of August 23, 2006(2) |
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2.3 | | First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 4, 2006(3) |
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2.4 | | Second Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 1, 2006(4) |
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2.5 | | Third Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 21, 2006(5) |
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2.6 | | Agreement of Merger by and between Solar Power, Inc., a California corporation, Solar Power, Inc., a Nevada corporation and Welund Acquisition Corp., a Nevada corporation dated December 29, 2006(7) |
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2.7 | | Agreement of Merger by and between Solar Power, Inc., a Nevada corporation and Solar Power, Inc., a California corporation, dated February 14, 2007 (6) |
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3.1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation(6) |
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3.2 | | Bylaws(6) |
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3.3 | | Specimen (7) |
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3.4 | | Certificate of Determination of Rights, Preferences, Privileges and Restrictions of the Series A Preferred Stock of Solar Power (12) |
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10.1 | | Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, by and among Solar Power, Inc. and the purchasers named therein (9) |
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10.2 | | Form of Registration Rights Agreement, by and among Solar Power, Inc. and the purchasers named therein (9) |
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10.3 | | Loan Agreement with Five Star Bank dated June 1, 2010 (10) |
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10.4 | | Deposit Account Pledge Agreement dated June 22, 2010 (11) |
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10.5 | | Intercreditor Agreement dated June 22, 2010 (11) |
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10.6 | | Acknowledgment, Confirmation and Estoppel dated June 22, 2010 (11) |
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10.7 | | Continuing Guaranty by Steven C. Kircher dated June 22, 2010 (11) |
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10.8 | | Continuing Guaranty by Kircher Family Irrevocable Trust dated June 22, 2010 (11) |
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10.9 | | Stock Pledge Agreement by Kircher Family Irrevocable Trust dated June 22, 2010 (11) |
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10.10 | | Stock Purchase Agreement with LDK Solar Co., Ltd. dated January 5, 2010 (12) |
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10.11 | | Form of Lock-up Agreements (12) |
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10.12 | | Voting Agreement (Steven C. Kircher) dated January 5, 2010 (12) |
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10.13 | | 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (7) |
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10.14 | | Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement(7) |
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10.15 | | Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement(7) |
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14.1 | | Code of Ethics (13) |
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21.1 | | List of Subsidiaries(14) |
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23.1 | | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — Perry-Smith LLP |
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23.2 | | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP |
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31.1 | | Rule 13(a) — 14(a)/15(d) — 14(a) Certification (Principal Executive Officer) |
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31.2 | | Rule 13(a) — 14(a)/15(d) — 14(a) Certification (Principal Financial Officer) |
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32 | | Section 1350 Certifications |
Footnotes to Exhibits Index
(1) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 3, 2006. |
(2) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 29, 2006. |
(3) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 6, 2006. |
(4) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 6, 2006. |
(5) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 22, 2006. |
(6) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 20, 2007. |
(7) | Incorporated by reference to the Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on January 17, 2007. |
(9) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 23, 2009. |
(10) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 7, 2010. |
(11) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 4, 2010. |
(12) | Incorporated by reference to Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 6, 2011. |
(13) | Incorporated by reference to Form 10KSB filed with the SEC on April 16, 2007 |
(14) | Incorporated by reference to the Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form SB-2 filed with the SEC on March 6, 2007 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Amendment No. 1 to its Annual Report on Form 10-K/A to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| | | | SOLAR POWER, INC. |
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April 16, 2012 | | | | /s/ Stephen C. Kircher |
| | | | By: Stephen C. Kircher |
| | | | Its: Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the |
| | | | Board (Principal Executive Officer) |
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April 16, 2012 | | | | /s/ James R. Pekarsky |
| | | | By: James R. Pekarsky |
| | | | Its: Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial |
| | | | Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
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Index to Financial Statements
F-1
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Solar Power, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Solar Power, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive loss, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Solar Power, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements, the December 31, 2010 financial statements have been restated.
/s/ Perry-Smith LLP
Sacramento, California
March 14, 2011, (April 16, 2012 as to the effects of the restatement discussed in Note 3)
F-2
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Solar Power, Inc.
Roseville, California
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Solar Power, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2009 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and comprehensive loss, and cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Solar Power, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the accompanying 2009 consolidated financial statements have been restated.
/s/ Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP
Sacramento, California
May 14, 2010, (except for the restatement discussed in Note 19 as to which the date is March 14, 2011 and the restatement discussed in Note 3 as to which the date is April 16, 2012)
F-3
SOLAR POWER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)
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| | As of December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | (As restated, see Note 3) | | | (As restated, see Note 3) | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 1,441 | | | $ | 3,136 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $28 and $395 | | | 5,988 | | | | 9,813 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | | | 2,225 | | | | 7,800 | |
Inventories, net | | | 4,087 | | | | 5,213 | |
Asset held for sale (Note 2 and 14) | | | 6,669 | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 702 | | | | 1,275 | |
Restricted cash | | | 285 | | | | 280 | |
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Total current assets | | | 21,397 | | | | 27,517 | |
Goodwill | | | 435 | | | | 435 | |
Restricted cash | | | 1,059 | | | | — | |
Property, plant and equipment at cost, net | | | 15,024 | | | | 16,242 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 37,915 | | | $ | 44,194 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 6,055 | | | $ | 16,110 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 4,298 | | | | 4,201 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 2 | | | | 291 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 1,767 | | | | 154 | |
Loans payable and capital lease obligations | | | 3,808 | | | | 260 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 15,930 | | | | 21,016 | |
Loans payable, financing and capital lease obligations, net of current portion | | | 14,633 | | | | 6,733 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 30,563 | | | | 27,749 | |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 16) | | | — | | | | — | |
Stockholders’ equity | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, par $0.0001, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, par $0.0001, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 52,292,576 shares issued and outstanding | | | 5 | | | | 5 | |
Additional paid in capital | | | 42,114 | | | | 41,808 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (240 | ) | | | (222 | ) |
Accumulated deficit | | | (34,527 | ) | | | (25,146 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 7,352 | | | | 16,445 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 37,915 | | | $ | 44,194 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
F-4
SOLAR POWER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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| | For the year ended December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | (As restated, see Note 3) | | | (As restated, see Note 3) | |
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Net sales | | $ | 35,353 | | | $ | 37,699 | |
Cost of goods sold | | | 30,066 | | | | 30,936 | |
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Gross profit | | | 5,287 | | | | 6,763 | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | |
General and administrative | | | 7,639 | | | | 8,849 | |
Sales, marketing and customer service | | | 3,652 | | | | 3,841 | |
Engineering, design and product management | | | 947 | | | | 939 | |
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Total operating expenses | | | 12,238 | | | | 13,629 | |
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Operating loss | | | (6,951 | ) | | | (6,866 | ) |
Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | (1,433 | ) | | | (49 | ) |
Interest income | | | — | | | | 12 | |
Other expense | | | (1,138 | ) | | | (21 | ) |
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Total other expense | | | (2,571 | ) | | | (58 | ) |
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Loss before income taxes | | | (9,522 | ) | | | (6,924 | ) |
Income tax (benefit) expense | | | (141 | ) | | | 46 | |
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Net loss | | $ | (9,381 | ) | | $ | (6,970 | ) |
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Net loss per common share: | | | | | | | | |
Basic and Diluted | | $ | (0.18 | ) | | $ | (0.17 | ) |
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Weighted average number of common shares used in computing per share amounts | | | | | | | | |
Basic and Diluted | | | 52,292,576 | | | | 41,787,637 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
F-5
SOLAR POWER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
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| | For the year ended December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | (As restated, see Note 3) | | | (As restated, see Note 3) | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (9,381 | ) | | $ | (6,970 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 1,269 | | | | 827 | |
Amortization of loan fees | | | 5 | | | | — | |
Stock issued for services | | | — | | | | 127 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 306 | | | | 709 | |
Bad debt expense | | | 523 | | | | 418 | |
Income tax expense | | | — | | | | 43 | |
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | | | 21 | | | | 15 | |
Operating expense (income) of solar system subject to financing obligation | | | (232 | ) | | | — | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | | 3,302 | | | | (7,222 | ) |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts | | | 18 | | | | (7,506 | ) |
Inventories | | | 1,126 | | | | (546 | ) |
Asset held for sale | | | (1,112 | ) | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 856 | | | | (363 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | (10,055 | ) | | | 12,194 | |
Income taxes payable | | | (289 | ) | | | — | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 1,613 | | | | (6 | ) |
Deferred revenue | | | — | | | | (125 | ) |
Accrued liabilities | | | (89 | ) | | | 1,005 | |
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Net cash used in operating activities | | | (12,119 | ) | | | (7,400 | ) |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment | | | (63 | ) | | | (14,905 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (63 | ) | | | (14,905 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | | | — | | | | 12,943 | |
Restricted cash | | | (1,064 | ) | | | 247 | |
Principal payments on notes and capital leases payable | | | (400 | ) | | | (341 | ) |
Net proceeds from loan payable and financing obligation | | | 12,071 | | | | 6,680 | |
Payment of loan fees | | | (102 | ) | | | — | |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 10,505 | | | | 19,529 | |
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | (1,677 | ) | | | (2,776 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 3,136 | | | | 5,915 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | (18 | ) | | | (3 | ) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 1,441 | | | $ | 3,136 | |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | 435 | | | $ | 44 | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | 126 | | | $ | 3 | |
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Equipment acquired through notes payable and capital leases | | $ | 9 | | | $ | — | |
Amounts reclassified from costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts to assets held for sale | | $ | 5,557 | | | | — | |
Stock issued for services | | | — | | | | 127 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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SOLAR POWER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Dollars in thousands)
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| | Common Stock | | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | | Accumulated Deficit (As restated, see Note 3) | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | | Total (As restated, see Note 3) | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | | | |
Balance January 1, 2009 | | | 37,771,325 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 28,029 | | | $ | (18,176 | ) | | $ | (222 | ) | | $ | 9,635 | |
Comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6,970 | ) | | | | | | | (6,970 | ) |
Translation adjustment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6,970 | ) |
Issuance of stock for option exercises | | | 76,750 | | | | — | | | | 77 | | | | | | | | | | | | 77 | |
Issuance of restricted stock | | | 237,501 | | | | — | | | | 197 | | | | | | | | | | | | 197 | |
Issuance of stock for services | | | 130,000 | | | | — | | | | 127 | | | | | | | | | | | | 127 | |
Issuance of stock, net of costs | | | 14,077,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 12,866 | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,867 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | | | | | | | | | 512 | | | | | | | | | | | | 512 | |
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Balance December 31, 2009 | | | 52,292,576 | | | | 5 | | | | 41,808 | | | | (25,146 | ) | | | (222 | ) | | | 16,445 | |
Comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss (as restated) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9,381 | ) | | | | | | | (9,381 | ) |
Translation adjustment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18 | ) | | | (18 | ) |
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Total comprehensive loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9,399 | ) |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | | | | | | | | | 306 | | | | | | | | | | | | 306 | |
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Balance December 31, 2010 (as restated, see Note 3) | | | 52,292,576 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 42,114 | | | $ | (34,527 | ) | | $ | (240 | ) | | $ | 7,352 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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SOLAR POWER, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (AS RESTATED)
1. Organization and Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
Solar Power, Inc. and its subsidiaries, (collectively the “Company”) is engaged in development, sales, installation and integration of photovoltaic systems and manufactures and sells solar panels and related hardware and cable, wire and mechanical assemblies.
Solar Power, Inc. was incorporated in the State of California in 2006. In August 2006, the Company entered into a merger agreement with International Assembly Solutions, Limited (“IAS HK”) which was incorporated in Hong Kong in January 2005. Effective November 2006, the equity owners of IAS HK transferred all their equity interests to Solar Power, Inc.
In August 2006, the Company, Dale Renewable Consulting Inc. (“DRCI”) and Dale Stickney Construction, Inc., (DSCI) formalized an acquisition agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) and entered into an Assignment and Interim Operating Agreement (the “Operating Agreement”). As a result of the Operating Agreement the Company began consolidating the operations of DRCI from June 1, 2006.
In December 2006, Solar Power, Inc., a California corporation, became a public company through its reverse merger with Solar Power, Inc., a Nevada corporation (formerly Welund Fund, Inc.). We were considered the accounting acquirer after that merger. The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the results of the operations of Solar Power, Inc., a California corporation and its subsidiaries.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation— The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Solar Power, Inc., and its subsidiaries. Intercompany balances, transactions and cash flows are eliminated in consolidation.
Cash and cash equivalents— Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash accounts, interest bearing savings accounts and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, when purchased.
Inventories— Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, determined by the first in first out cost method. Prior to January 1, 2009, inventories were determined using the weighted average cost method. The conversion to first in first out cost method had no material effect on the financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 or on prior fiscal years. Work-in-progress and finished goods inventories consist of raw materials, direct labor and overhead associated with the manufacturing process. Provisions are made for obsolete or slow-moving inventory based on management estimates. Inventories are written down based on the difference between the cost of inventories and the net realizable value based upon estimates about future demand from customers and specific customer requirements on certain projects.
Anti-dilutive Shares— Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 260Earnings Per Share,provides for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of securities by adding other common stock equivalents, including common stock options, warrants, and restricted common stock, in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for a period, if dilutive. Potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 nil and 298,785 shares of common stock equivalents, respectively were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share since their effect would be anti-dilutive.
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The following table illustrates the computation of the weighted average shares outstanding used in computing earnings per share in our financial statements:
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| | December 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 52,292,576 | | | | 41,787,637 | |
Dilutive effect of warrants outstanding | | | — | | | | — | |
Dilutive effect of stock options outstanding | | | — | | | | — | |
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Diluted | | | 52,292,576 | | | | 41,787,637 | |
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Property, plant and equipment— Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost including the cost of improvements. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are provided on the straight line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
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Plant and machinery | | 5 years |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | | 5 years |
Computers and software | | 3 — 5 years |
Equipment acquired under capital leases | | 3 — 5 years |
Trucks | | 3 years |
Leasehold improvements | | the shorter of the estimated life or the lease term |
Solar energy facilities | | 20 years |
Impairment of long-lived assets— Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Assets to be disposed of are separately presented in the balance sheet and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated.
Goodwill —Goodwill is the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired. The Company applies FASB ASC 350-20Goodwill and other Intangible Assets, which requires the carrying value of goodwill to be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis, using a fair-value-based approach. The Company evaluated the carrying value of its goodwill at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and determined that no impairment of goodwill was identified during any of the periods presented.
Revenue recognition
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales —In our photovoltaic systems installation, integration and sales segment, revenue on product sales is recognized when there is evidence of an arrangement, title and risk of ownership have passed (generally upon delivery), the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. Customers do not have a general right of return on products shipped therefore we make no provisions for returns. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company did recognize one product sale on a bill and hold arrangement. The customer requested that we store product to combine with a subsequent order in order to reduce their transportation costs. Since all criteria for revenue recognition had been met the Company recognized revenue on the sale. There were no bill and hold arrangements during the year ended December 31, 2010.
Revenue on photovoltaic system construction contracts is generally recognized using the percentage of completion method of accounting. At the end of each period, the Company measures the cost incurred on each project and compares the result against its estimated total costs at completion. The percent of cost incurred
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determines the amount of revenue to be recognized. Payment terms are generally defined by the contract and as a result may not match the timing of the costs incurred by the Company and the related recognition of revenue. Such differences are recorded as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts or billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts. The Company determines its customer’s credit worthiness at the time the order is accepted. Sudden and unexpected changes in customer’s financial condition could put recoverability at risk.
Additionally, in 2009, for a separate construction contract the Company determined the use of the completed contract method of revenue recognition was appropriate. At December 31, 2009 we recorded on our balance sheet approximately $5,557,000 of cost related to this contract in the caption cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts. In our second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010 it was determined that the customer was unable to perform on its payment obligations under the contract. The Company took possession of the facility and its related Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) in lieu of payment. The Company reclassified the amount recorded in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (approximately $5,557,000) and the remaining costs to complete the contract (approximately $4,459,000) to assets held for sale on its balance sheet. At December 31, 2010, the value of the asset held for sale on our balance sheet is approximately $6,669,000, the cost of the project (approximately $10,016,000) less the Section 1603 grant-in-lieu of tax credits of approximately $3,347,000.
In our solar photovoltaic business, contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation costs. Selling and general and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Profit incentives are included in revenues when their realization is reasonably assured.
The asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts” represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed. The liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized.
For those projects where the Company is considered to be the owner, the project is accounted for under the rules of real estate accounting. In the event of a sale, the method of revenue recognition is determined by considering the extent of the buyer’s initial and continuing involvement. Generally, revenue is recognized at the time of title transfer if the buyer’s investment is sufficient to demonstrate a commitment to pay for the property and the Company does not have a substantial continuing involvement with the property. When continuing involvement is substantial and not temporary, the Company applies the financing method, whereby the asset remains on the balance sheet and the proceeds received are recorded as a financing obligation. When a sale is not recognized due to continuing involvement and the financing method is applied the Company records revenue and expenses related to the underlying operations of the asset in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies —In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business the Company recognizes the sales of goods when there is evidence of an arrangement, title and risk of ownership have passed (generally upon delivery), the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. There are no formal customer acceptance requirements or further obligations related to our assembly services once we ship our products. Customers do not have a general right of return on products shipped therefore we make no provisions for returns. We make determination of our customer’s credit worthiness at the time we accept their order.
Allowance for doubtful accounts— The Company regularly monitors and assesses the risk of not collecting amounts owed to the Company by customers. This evaluation is based upon a variety of factors including: an analysis of amounts current and past due along with relevant history and facts particular to the customer. It requires
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the Company to make significant estimates, and changes in facts and circumstances could result in material changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts. At December 31, 2010 and 2009 the Company has recorded an allowance of approximately $28,000 and $395,000, respectively.
Allowance for bad debts as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 was as follows (in thousands):
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| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Balance January 1 | | $ | 395 | | | $ | 49 | |
Provision | | | 523 | | | | 418 | |
Write offs | | | (890 | ) | | | (72 | ) |
Recoveries | | | — | | | | — | |
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Balance December 31 | | $ | 28 | | | $ | 395 | |
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Shipping and handling cost —Shipping and handling costs related to the delivery of finished goods are included in cost of goods sold. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, shipping and handling costs expensed to cost of goods sold were approximately $724,000 and $1,001,000, respectively.
Advertising costs— Costs for newspaper, television, radio, and other media and design are expensed as incurred. The Company expenses the production costs of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. The costs for this type of advertising were approximately $131,000 and $198,000 during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Stock-based compensation— The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the provisions of FASB ASC 718Share-Based Payment, which requires the Company to measure the stock-based compensation costs of share-based compensation arrangements based on the grant-date fair value and generally recognizes the costs in the financial statements over the employee requisite service period.
Product Warranties —We offer the industry standard of 20 years for our solar modules and industry standard five (5) years on inverter and balance of system components. Due to the warranty period, we bear the risk of extensive warranty claims long after we have shipped product and recognized revenue and our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies business, historically our warranty claims have not been material. In our cable, wire and mechanical assemblies segment our current standard product warranty for our mechanical assembly products ranges from one to five years. In our solar photovoltaic business, our greatest warranty exposure is in the form of product replacement. Until the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company purchased its solar panels from third-party suppliers and since the third-party warranties are consistent with industry standards we considered our financial exposure to warranty claims immaterial. Since the Company does not have sufficient historical data to estimate its exposure, we have looked to our historical data and the historical data reported by other solar system installers and manufacturers. The Company has provided a warranty reserve of approximately $296,000 and $503,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The accrual for warranty claims consisted of the following at December 31, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands):
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| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 1,246 | | | $ | 743 | |
Provision charged to warranty expense | | | 296 | | | | 503 | |
Less: warranty claims | | | — | | | | — | |
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Ending balance | | $ | 1,542 | | | $ | 1,246 | |
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Performance Guaranty
On December 18, 2009, the Company entered into a 10-year energy output guaranty related to the photovoltaic system installed for Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC (“STP”) at the Aerojet facility in Rancho Cordova, CA (see Note 3 and 8). The guaranty provided for compensation to STP’s system lessee for shortfalls in production related to the design and operation of the system, but excluding shortfalls outside the Company’s control such as government
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regulation. The Company believes that the probability of a shortfall is unlikely and if they should occur be covered under the provisions of its current panel and equipment warranty provisions. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 there were no charges against our reserves related to this performance guarantee.
Accrued guarantee costs at December 31, 2010 and 2009 were as follows (in thousands):
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| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Balance January 1 | | $ | 142 | | | $ | — | |
Additions | | | — | | | | 142 | |
Amortization | | | (15 | ) | | | — | |
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Balance December 31 | | $ | 127 | | | $ | 142 | |
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Income taxes— We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax reporting bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax rates and laws that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the weight of available evidence, including expected future earnings. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is more likely than not that some portion, or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company accounts for income taxes using FASB ASC 740Accounting for Income Taxes, which is intended to create a single model to address uncertainty in income tax positions. ASC 740 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income tax positions by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. In addition, ASC 740 clearly scopes out income taxes from ASC 450.
ASC 740 outlines a two step approach in accounting for uncertain tax positions. First is recognition, which occurs when the Company concludes that a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination based solely on its technical merits. ASC 740 specifically prohibits the use of a valuation allowance as a substitute for de-recognition of tax positions. Second is measurement. Only after a tax position passes the first step of recognition will measurement be required. Under the measurement step, the tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon effective settlement. This is determined on a cumulative probability basis.
The Company elects to accrue any interest or penalties related to its uncertain tax positions as part of its income tax expense.
Foreign currency translation— The consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars and the Company conducts substantially all of its business in U.S. dollars.
All assets and liabilities in the balance sheets of foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than U.S. dollars are translated at period-end exchange rates. All income and expenditure items in the income statements of these subsidiaries are translated at average annual exchange rates. Gains and losses arising from the translation of the financial statements of these subsidiaries are not included in determining net income but are accumulated in a separate component of stockholders’ equity as comprehensive income. The functional currency of the Company’s operations in the People’s Republic of China is the Renminbi.
Gains and losses resulting from the translation of foreign currency transactions are included in income.
Aggregate net foreign currency transaction expense included in the income statement was approximately $1,025,000 and $91,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Comprehensive income (loss) —FASB ASC 220Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for reporting comprehensive income and its components in a financial statement that is displayed with the same
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prominence as other financial statements. Comprehensive income, as defined, includes all changes in equity during the period from non-owner sources. Examples of items to be included in comprehensive income, which are excluded from net income, include foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gain (loss) of available-for-sale securities. For the year ended December 31, 2010, comprehensive loss was approximately $9,399,000 composed of a net loss of approximately $9,381,000 and currency translation loss of approximately $18,000 and for the year ended December 31, 2009, the comprehensive loss was $6,970,000, composed entirely of a net loss.
Post-retirement and post-employment benefits— The Company’s subsidiaries which are located in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong contribute to a state pension scheme on behalf of its employees. The Company recorded approximately $118,000 and $66,000 in expense related to its pension contributions for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Neither the Company nor its subsidiaries provide any other post-retirement or post-employment benefits.
Use of estimates —The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Presentation— Prior period presentations have been modified to conform to current presentations.
This filing amends and restates our previously reported financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 to reflect revised accounting treatment for a single solar development project under the financing method for a sale of real estate as opposed to the percentage of completion method as was previously done.
Based on its review, management determined that the Company improperly recognized revenue at the date of the initial sale on a solar development project initiated in 2009 under the percentage of completion method for construction work for the new owner. The transaction should have been accounted for in accordance with accounting standards for sales of real estate and due to continuing involvement with the project after the transaction, no sale should have been recognized. Instead the transaction should have been accounted for using the financing method. When a sale is not recognized due to continuing involvement and the financing method is applied, the Company records revenue and expenses related to the underlying operations of the asset in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
In May 2009, the Company entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Aerojet General Corp. (“Aerojet”) to supply solar energy and commenced construction of a Solar Energy Facility (“SEF”). In September 2009, the Company transferred the partially completed SEF to Solar Tax Partners 1 (the “Buyer”), and entered into contracts with the Buyer to assign them the rights under the associated PPA, and complete construction of the SEF. The Company accounted for this transaction under the percentage of completion method in its third quarter 2009 Consolidated Financial Statements.
In the fourth quarter 2009, the Company completed construction of the SEF for a price of $19.6 million and received $6.7 million in cash, $3.6 million in promissory note and with $9.3 million balance amount outstanding. The Company applied the cost recovery method of revenue recognition to this transaction due to degree of uncertainty for the collectability of the outstanding amount. Accordingly, for the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company recorded total revenue of $14.9 million and an equivalent cost of goods sold amount of $14.9 million.
Prior to September 30, 2009, the only parties to the SEF arrangement were Aerojet and the Company, pursuant to the PPA. Since the Company had access to the Aerojet property under an implied easement and had completed a significant portion of the physical construction of the SEF, it was determined to be the owner of the partially
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completed SEF. Therefore, the Company reassessed the accounting treatment and determined that the project should be accounted for as a sale of real estate. As a result, while the Company maintains its continuing involvement through guarantees given to the investor, it will apply the financing method.
The following tables disclose the impact of these changes on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for years 2010 and 2009:
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
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| | As of December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | | | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | | $ | 5,988 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,988 | | | $ | 17,985 | | | $ | (8,172 | ) | | $ | 9,813 | |
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Property, plant and equipment at cost, net | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 14,109 | | | $ | 15,024 | | | $ | 1,390 | | | $ | 14,852 | | | $ | 16,242 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 23,806 | | | $ | 14,109 | | | $ | 37,915 | | | $ | 37,514 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 44,194 | |
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Loans, financing and capital lease obligations, net of current portion | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 14,620 | | | $ | 14,633 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 6,733 | |
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Total liabilities | | $ | 15,943 | | | $ | 14,620 | | | $ | 30,563 | | | $ | 21,069 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 27,749 | |
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Accumulated deficit | | $ | (34,016 | ) | | $ | (511 | ) | | $ | (34,527 | ) | | $ | (25,146 | ) | | | | | | $ | (25,146 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | $ | 7,863 | | | $ | (511 | ) | | $ | 7,352 | | | $ | 16,445 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,445 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 23,806 | | | $ | 14,109 | | | $ | 37,915 | | | $ | 37,514 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 44,194 | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands)
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| | For the year ended December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | | | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | |
Net sales | | $ | 34,036 | | | $ | 1,317 | | | $ | 35,353 | | | $ | 52,551 | | | $ | (14,852 | ) | | $ | 37,699 | |
Cost of goods sold | | $ | 29,282 | | | $ | 784 | | | $ | 30,066 | | | $ | 45,788 | | | $ | (14,852 | ) | | $ | 30,936 | |
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Gross profit | | $ | 4,754 | | | $ | 533 | | | $ | 5,287 | | | $ | 6,763 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,763 | |
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General and administrative expenses | | $ | 7,578 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 7,639 | | | $ | 8,849 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,849 | |
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Operating loss | | $ | (7,423 | ) | | $ | 472 | | | $ | (6,951 | ) | | $ | (6,866 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,866 | ) |
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Interest expense | | $ | (450 | ) | | $ | (983 | ) | | $ | (1,433 | ) | | $ | (49 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (49 | ) |
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Total other expense | | $ | (1,588 | ) | | $ | (983 | ) | | $ | (2,571 | ) | | $ | (58 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (58 | ) |
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Net loss | | $ | (8,870 | ) | | $ | (511 | ) | | $ | (9,381 | ) | | $ | (6,970 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,970 | ) |
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Net loss per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and Diluted | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.18 | ) | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.17 | ) |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
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| | For the year ended December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | | | As reported | | | Adjustments | | | As restated | |
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Net loss | | $ | (8,870 | ) | | $ | (511 | ) | | $ | (9,381 | ) | | $ | (6,970 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,970 | |
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Depreciation | | $ | 526 | | | $ | 743 | | | $ | 1,269 | | | $ | 827 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 827 | |
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Operating income from solar system subject to financing obligation | | $ | — | | | $ | (232 | ) | | $ | (232 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Accounts receivable | | $ | 11,474 | | | $ | (8,172 | ) | | $ | 3,302 | | | $ | (15,394 | ) | | $ | 8,172 | | | $ | (7,222 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | | $ | (3,947 | ) | | $ | (8,172 | ) | | $ | (12,119 | ) | | $ | (15,572 | ) | | $ | 8,172 | | | $ | (7,400 | ) |
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Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment | | $ | (63 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (63 | ) | | $ | (53 | ) | | $ | (14,852 | ) | | $ | (14,905 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | $ | (63 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (63 | ) | | $ | (53 | ) | | $ | (14,852 | ) | | $ | (14,905 | ) |
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Net proceeds from loan payable and financing obligation | | $ | 3,899 | | | $ | 8,172 | | | $ | 12,071 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 6,680 | |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | $ | 2,333 | | | $ | 8,172 | | | $ | 10,505 | | | $ | 12,849 | | | $ | 6,680 | | | $ | 19,529 | |
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4. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, FASB issued ASU 2010-06,Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820).ASU 2010-06 amends Subtopic 820-10 requiring new disclosures for transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2, activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, level of disaggregation and disclosures about inputs and valuation techniques. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward activity of Level 3 fair value measurements. Those disclosures are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of ASU 2010-06 had no impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28,Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350).ASU 2010-28 modify Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. ASU 2010-28 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company expects that the adoption of ASU 2010-28 will have no material impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-29,Business Combinations (Topic 805).ASU 2010-29 specify that a public entity as defined by Topic 805, who presents comparative financial statements, must disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. ASU 2010-29 is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects that the adoption of ASU 2010-29 will have no impact on the results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In June 2009, FASB issued ASU 2009-16. ASU 2009-16 applies to all entities and is effective for annual financial periods beginning after November 15, 2009 and for interim periods within those years. Earlier application is prohibited. A calendar year-end company must adopt this statement as of January 1, 2010. This statement retains many of the criteria of FASB ASC 860 (FASB 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities”) to determine whether a transfer of financial assets qualifies for sale accounting, but there are some significant changes as discussed in the statement. Its disclosure and measurement requirements apply to all transfers of financial assets occurring on or after the effective date. Its disclosure requirements, however, apply to transfers that occurredbothbefore and after the effective date. In addition, because ASU 2009-16 eliminates the consolidation exemption for Qualifying Special Purpose Entities, a company will have to analyze all existing QSPEs to determine whether they must be consolidated under FASB ASC 810. The adoption of ASU 2009-16 had no impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
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In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-05, “Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value”. ASU 2009-05 applies to all entities that measure liabilities at fair value within the scope of FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”.ASU 2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period (including interim periods) beginning after issuance, October 1, 2009 for the Company. The adoption of ASU 2009-05 had no impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In July 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses”.ASU 2010-20 applies to all entities with financing receivables, excluding short-term trade accounts receivable or receivables measured at fair value or lower of cost or fair value. ASU 2010-20 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2010. The adoption of ASU 2010-20 did not have a material impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In October 2009, the FASB ratified FASB ASU 2009-13 (the EITF’s final consensus on Issue 08-1,“Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables”). ASU 2009-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Earlier adoption is permitted on a prospective or retrospective basis. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of FASB ASC 605-25 to have an impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-17,Revenue Recognition — Milestone Method (Topic 605).ASU 2010-17 provides guidance on the criteria that should be met for determining whether the milestones method of revenue recognition is appropriate. ASU 2010-17 is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects that the adoption of ASU 2010-17 will have no impact on results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
5. Restricted Cash
At December 31, 2010, the Company had restricted bank deposits of approximately $1,344,000. The restricted bank deposits consist of approximately $1,004,000 as a reserve pursuant to our guarantees of our customer Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC with the bank providing the debt financing on their solar generating facility (subsequent to year end, in January, 2011, Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC refinanced their loan reducing the amount of restricted cash to $400,000 — See Note 8), approximately $285,000 as a reserve pursuant to our loan agreement with the bank providing the debt financing for the solar generating facility owned by our subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC, approximately $20,000 securing our corporate credit card and approximately $35,000 as retention by our bank for our merchant credit card services. At December 31, 2009, the Company’s restricted bank deposits of $280,000 as collateral for the outstanding letter of credits in the amount of $255,000 and the Company’s bank credit card of $25,000.
6. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
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| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Raw material | | $ | 2,137 | | | $ | 2,348 | |
Finished goods | | | 2,079 | | | | 2,882 | |
Provision for obsolete stock | | | (129 | ) | | | (17 | ) |
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| | $ | 4,087 | | | $ | 5,213 | |
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7. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets at December 31 were (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Rental, equipment and utility deposits | | $ | 177 | | | $ | 189 | |
Supplier deposits | | | 24 | | | | 606 | |
Insurance | | | 94 | | | | 188 | |
Advertising | | | 105 | | | | 160 | |
Taxes | | | 141 | | | | — | |
Loan fees | | | 96 | | | | — | |
Other | | | 65 | | | | 132 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 702 | | | $ | 1,275 | |
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8. Property, Plant and Equipment
In 2009, the Company capitalized a photovoltaic (“PV”) solar system relating to the Aerojet 1 solar development project along with the associated financing obligation, recorded under loans payable, financing and capital lease obligations on its consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 3 —Restatement for further discussion. Due to certain guarantee arrangements as disclosed in Note 16 —Commitments and Contingencies, the Company will continue to record this solar system within its property, plant and equipment along with its associated financing obligation as long as it maintains its continuing involvement with this project. The income and expenses relating to the underlying operation of Aerojet 1 project are recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company has restricted bank deposits of $400,000 as a reserve pursuant to guarantees with the bank providing the debt financing on this project as disclosed in Note 5 —Restricted Cash.
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | (as restated) | | | (as restated) | |
PV solar system | | $ | 14,852 | | | $ | 14,852 | |
Plant and machinery | | | 686 | | | | 669 | |
Furniture, fixtures and equipment | | | 351 | | | | 345 | |
Computers and software | | | 1,437 | | | | 1,424 | |
Trucks | | | 118 | | | | 246 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 402 | | | | 410 | |
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Total cost | | | 17,846 | | | | 17,946 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation | | | (2,822 | ) | | | (1,704 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 15,024 | | | $ | 16,242 | |
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Depreciation expense was approximately $1,269,000 and $827,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
9. Accrued Liabilities
Other accrued liabilities at December 31 were (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Accrued payroll and related costs | | $ | 462 | | | $ | 770 | |
Sales tax payable | | | 965 | | | | 874 | |
Warranty reserve | | | 1,542 | | | | 1,246 | |
Customer deposits | | | 368 | | | | 566 | |
Insurance premium financing | | | — | | | | 141 | |
Accrued commission | | | — | | | | 276 | |
Accrued financing costs | | | 578 | | | | — | |
Accrued guarantee reserve, net | | | 127 | | | | 142 | |
Other | | | 256 | | | | 186 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 4,298 | | | $ | 4,201 | |
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Issuance of common stock
On October 6, 2009, the Company issued 120,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a resolution of the Company’s Board of Directors, on October 6, 2009, in settlement of an obligation. The shares were fair-valued at $1.00, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on October 6, 2009 and the Company settled approximately $120,000 in accounts payable related to this transaction.
On September 23, 2009 and October 2, 2009, we completed a private placement of 14,077,000 shares of restricted common stock at a purchase price of $1.00 per share to 31 accredited investors. After the costs of the transaction, the Company recorded net proceeds of approximately $12,867,000.
On May 15, 2009, the Company issued 10,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a resolution of the Company’s Board of Directors, on February 27, 2009, as compensation for services. The shares were fair-valued at $0.74, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on May 15, 2009 and the Company recorded approximately $7,400 in expense related to this transaction.
On January 12, 2009, the Company issued 162,501 shares of its common stock to its independent directors, under the Company’s 2006 Equity Incentive plan, for fiscal 2009. The shares were fair valued at $0.60 per share, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on January 2, 2009, the date of grant.
Issuance of warrants to purchase common stock
In October 2010, in conjunction with a consulting agreement, we issued a warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of our common stock to a consultant at an exercise price of $0.25 per share. The warrant is exercisable over a five-year period and vests based on certain performance criteria. This warrant was fair-valued at $0.23 per share using the Black-Scholes model. The warrant expires on October 1, 2015. Since the warrant is performance based no expense was recorded for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
The following table summarizes the Company’s warrant activity:
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| | Shares | | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($000) | |
Outstanding as of January 1, 2009 | | | 2,366,302 | | | | 2.88 | | | | 2.35 | | | $ | — | |
Issued | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Exercised | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cancelled or expired | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Outstanding as of December 31, 2009 | | | 2,366,302 | | | | 2.88 | | | | 1.91 | | | | — | |
Issued | | | 500,000 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 5.00 | | | | — | |
Exercised | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cancelled or expired | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Outstanding December 31, 2010 | | | 2,866,302 | | | $ | 2.42 | | | | 2.11 | | | $ | — | |
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Exercisable December 31, 2010 | | | 2,366,302 | | | $ | 2.88 | | | | 1.55 | | | $ | — | |
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Assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of warrants issued during 2010 using the Black-Scholes model were as follows:
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| | Date Issued | | | Exercise Price | | | Fair-Value (in thousands) | | | Expected Term in years | | | Risk-free Interest rate | | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | | | Volatility | | | Dividend Yield | |
In conjunction with a project development agreement | | | 10/01/2010 | | | $ | 0.25 | | | $ | 113 | | | | 5.00 | | | | 1.70 | % | | | 4.75 | | | | 169.2 | % | | | 0 | % |
11. Income Taxes
Loss before provision for income taxes is attributable to the following geographic locations for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | (as restated) | | | | |
United States | | $ | (8,727 | ) | | $ | (8,498 | ) |
Foreign | | | (795 | ) | | | 1,574 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | (9,522 | ) | | $ | (6,924 | ) |
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As of December 31, 2010, the Company had a net operating loss carry forward for federal income tax purposes of approximately $34.8 million, which will start to expire in the year 2027. The Company had a total state net operating loss carry forward of approximately $34.4 million, which will start to expire in the year 2017.
Utilization of the federal and state net operating loss may be subject to an annual limitation due to the “change in ownership” provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and similar state provisions. The annual limitation may result in the expiration of net operating losses and credits before utilization.
The (benefit) provision for income taxes consists of the following for the year ended December 31 (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Current: | | | | | | | | |
Federal | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
State | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
Foreign | | | (144 | ) | | | 43 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total provision (benefit) for income taxes | | $ | (141 | ) | | $ | 46 | |
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The reconciliation between the actual income tax expense and income tax computed by applying the statutory U.S. Federal income tax rate of 35% to pre-tax loss before provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31 are as follows (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | (as restated) | | | | |
(Benefit) Provision for income taxes at U.S. Federal statutory rate | | $ | (3,333 | ) | | $ | (2,432 | ) |
State taxes, net of federal benefit | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Foreign taxes at different rate | | | 134 | | | | (509 | ) |
Non-deductible expenses | | | 5 | | | | 8 | |
Valuation allowance | | | 3,051 | | | | 2,978 | |
Other | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
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| | $ | (141 | ) | | $ | 46 | |
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Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of loss carry forwards and temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets for federal, state and foreign income taxes are as follows at December 31 are presented below (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | (as restated) | | | | |
Deferred income tax assets: | | | | | | | | |
Net operating loss carry forwards | | $ | 14,282 | | | $ | 11,621 | |
Temporary differences due to accrued warranty costs | | | 631 | | | | 550 | |
Temporary differences due to Compensation related accruals | | | 1,015 | | | | 337 | |
Other temporary differences | | | 254 | | | | 133 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 16,182 | | | | 12,641 | |
Valuation allowance | | | (16,182 | ) | | | (12,641 | ) |
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Total deferred income tax assets | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net deferred tax assets | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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FASB ASC 740-10-05 provides for the recognition of deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that those deferred tax assets will be realized. Management reviews deferred tax assets periodically for recoverability and makes estimates and judgments regarding the expected geographic sources of taxable income in assessing the need for a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value. Realization of our deferred tax assets is dependent upon future earnings, if any, the timing and amount of which are uncertain. Because of our lack of earnings history, the net deferred tax assets have been fully offset by a valuation allowance. The valuation allowance increased by approximately $3.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2010, primarily as a result of operating losses. The valuation allowance increased by $3.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2009, primarily as a result of operating losses.
The Company has not provided for U.S. income taxes on undistributed earnings of its Hong Kong subsidiary because they are considered permanently invested outside of the U.S. Upon repatriation, some of these earnings could generate foreign tax credits which may reduce the U.S. tax liability associated with any future dividend. At December 31, 2010, the cumulative amount of earnings upon which U.S. income taxes have not been provided was approximately $621 thousand.
The Company has no unremitted foreign earnings as of December 31, 2010 from its PRC operations.
PRC Taxation — Our PRC subsidiary of the Company is a foreign investment enterprise established in Shenzhen, the PRC, and is engaged in production-oriented activities; under the corporate income tax laws enacted in 2007, a foreign investment enterprise is generally subject to income tax at a 25% rate. The subsidiary of the Company was granted income tax incentives prior to 2007 and will continue to enjoy the tax incentives under the grandfather rules provided by the 2007 law. The incentive provides that the subsidiary is exempted from the PRC enterprise income tax for two years starting from the first profit-making year, followed by a 50% tax exemption for the next three years. The subsidiary’s first profitable year was 2007. As a result of operating losses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, no provision was made. A provision of $15,000 has been provided for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Hong Kong Taxation — A subsidiary of the Company is incorporated in Hong Kong and is subject to Hong Kong profits tax. The Company is subject to Hong Kong taxation on its activities conducted in Hong Kong and income arising in or derived from Hong Kong. The applicable profits tax rate for all periods is 17.5%. A provision of approximately $11,000 and $28,000 for profits tax was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
We evaluate our income tax positions and record tax benefits for those tax positions where it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will be sustained. We have recorded the largest amount of tax benefit with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate or effective settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. For those tax positions where it is not more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained, no tax benefit has been recognized in the financial statements. When applicable, associated interest and
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penalties have been recognized as a component of income tax expense. During 2010 the company filed tax returns and settled all uncertain tax positions recorded during 2009 and previous years for approximately $120,000. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, the liabilities related to total unrecognized tax positions were zero and $275 thousand respectively, all of which had an impact on the effective tax rate in 2010. While the Company does not expect that the total amount of unrecognized benefit will significantly change over the next 12 months, it is reasonably possible that a change could occur. The Company had no accrued interest and penalties at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and had insignificant interest and penalty expense for the years ending December 31, 2010 and 2009.
We file income tax returns in the U.S., as well as California, Colorado, and certain other foreign jurisdictions. We are currently not the subject of any income tax examinations. The Company’s tax returns remain open for examination for years beginning in 2007 and subsequent years.
Reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 275 | | | $ | 248 | |
Additions for current year tax positions | | | — | | | | 27 | |
Reductions for current year tax positions | | | — | | | | — | |
Additions for prior year tax positions | | | — | | | | — | |
Reductions for prior year tax positions | | | (155 | ) | | | — | |
Settlements | | | (120 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ending balance | | $ | — | | | $ | 275 | �� |
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12. Stock-based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted was based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of FASB ACS 715. Prior to 2006 the Company had not issued stock options or other forms of stock-based compensation.
The following table summarizes the consolidated stock-based compensation expense, by type of awards (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | Years Ended December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Employee stock options | | $ | 272 | | | $ | 512 | |
Restricted stock | | | 34 | | | | 197 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total stock-based compensation expense | | $ | 306 | | | $ | 709 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The following table summarizes the consolidated stock-based compensation by line items (in thousands):
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| | Years Ended December 31 | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
General and administrative | | $ | 162 | | | $ | 536 | |
Sales, marketing and customer service | | | 84 | | | | 136 | |
Engineering, design and product development | | | 60 | | | | 37 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total stock-based compensation expense | | | 306 | | | | 709 | |
Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total stock-based compensation expense after income taxes | | $ | 306 | | | $ | 709 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Effect on net loss per share: | | | | | | | | |
Basic and Diluted | | $ | (0.001 | ) | | $ | (0.017 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statements of operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are required to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
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Determining Fair Value
Valuation and Amortization Method— The Company estimates the fair value of service-based and performance-based stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing formula. The fair value is then amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the vesting period. In the case of performance-based stock options, amortization does not begin until it is determined that meeting the performance criteria is probable. Service-based and performance-based options typically have a five year life from date of grant and vesting periods of three to four years. Prior to September 23, 2007 the fair value of share awards granted was determined by the last private placement price of our common stock since our shares were not trading during that time.
Expected Term— The Company’s expected term represents the period that the Company’s stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. For awards granted subject only to service vesting requirements, the Company utilizes the simplified method under the provisions of Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 (“SAB No. 107”) for estimating the expected term of the stock-based award, instead of historical exercise data. Prior to 2006 the Company did not issue share-based payment awards and as a result there is no historical data on option exercises. For its performance-based awards, the Company has determined the expected term life to be 5 years based on contractual life, the seniority of the recipient and absence of historical data on the exercise of such options.
Expected Volatility— The Company has chosen to use its historical volatility rates to calculate the volatility for its granted options.
Expected Dividend— The Company has never paid dividends on its common shares and currently does not intend to do so, and accordingly, the dividend yield percentage is zero for all periods.
Risk-Free Interest Rate— The Company bases the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes valuation method upon the implied yield curve currently available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected term used as the assumption in the model.
Assumptions used in the determination of the fair value of share-based payment awards using the Black-Scholes model were as follows:
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| | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | Service-based | | | Performance-based | | | Service-based | | | Performance-based | |
Expected term | | | 3.25-3.75 | | | | N/A | | | | 3.25 - 3.75 | | | | N/A | |
Risk-free interest rate | | | 1.70 | % | | | N/A | | | | 1.72 | % | | | N/A | |
Volatility | | | 72%-75 | % | | | N/A | | | | 74% - 88 | % | | | N/A | |
Dividend yield | | | 0 | % | | | N/A | | | | 0 | % | | | N/A | |
Equity Incentive Plan
On November 15, 2006, subject to approval of the stockholders, the Company adopted the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) which permits the Company to grant stock options to directors, officers or employees of the Company or others to purchase shares of common stock of the Company through awards of incentive and nonqualified stock options (“Option”), stock (“Restricted Stock” or “Unrestricted Stock”) and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”). The Plan was approved by the stockholders on February 7, 2007.
The Company currently has service-based and performance-based options and restricted stock grants outstanding. The service-based options vest in 25% increments and expire five years from the date of grant. Performance-based options vest upon satisfaction of the performance criteria as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and expire five years from the date of grant. The restriction period on restricted shares shall expire at a rate of 25% per year over four years.
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Total number of shares reserved and available for grant and issuance pursuant to this Plan is equal to nine percent (9%) of the number of outstanding shares of the Company. Not more than two million (2,000,000) shares of stock shall be granted in the form of incentive stock options.
Shares issued under the Plan will be drawn from authorized and un-issued shares or shares now held or subsequently acquired by the Company.
Outstanding shares of the Company shall, for purposes of such calculation, include the number of shares of stock into which other securities or instruments issued by the Company are currently convertible (e.g. convertible preferred stock, convertible debentures, or warrants for common stock), but not outstanding options to acquire stock.
At December 31, 2010 there were approximately 4,964,299 shares available to be issued under the plan (9% of the outstanding shares of 52,292,576 plus outstanding warrants of 2,866,302). There were 3,056,043 options and restricted shares issued under the plan, 164,195 options exercised under the plan and 1,744,061 shares available to be issued.
The exercise price of any Option will be determined by the Company when the Option is granted and may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant, and the exercise price of any incentive stock option granted to a stockholder with a 10% or greater shareholding will not be less than 110% of the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant. The exercise price per share of a SAR will be determined by the Company at the time of grant, but will in no event be less than the fair market value of a share of Company’s stock on the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activities:
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| | Shares | | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($000) | |
Outstanding as of January 1, 2009 | | | 2,356,900 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 3.45 | | | $ | — | |
Granted | | | 489,500 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 3.78 | | | | 63,635 | |
Exercised | | | (76,750 | ) | | | 1.00 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Forfeited | | | (75,250 | ) | | | 1.00 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Outstanding as of December 31, 2009 | | | 2,694,400 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 2.80 | | | | 80,832 | |
Granted | | | 1,331,000 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 4.38 | | | | — | |
Exercised | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Forfeited | | | (1,520,225 | ) | | | 1.34 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Outstanding December 31, 2010 | | | 2,505,175 | | | $ | 0.92 | | | | 2.99 | | | $ | — | |
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Exercisable December 31, 2010 | | | 1,171,050 | | | $ | 1.08 | | | | 1.59 | | | $ | — | |
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The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during 2010 and 2009 was $0.84 and $0.75, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2010 and 2009 was nil.
The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock activities:
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| | Shares | |
Outstanding January 1, 2009 | | | 313,367 | |
Granted | | | 237,501 | |
Forfeited | | | — | |
| | | | |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2009 | | | 550,868 | |
Granted | | | — | |
Forfeited | | | — | |
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Outstanding as of December 31, 2010 | | | 550,868 | |
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Vested as of December 31, 2010 | | | 525,868 | |
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Changes in the Company’s non-vested stock options are summarized as follows:
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| | Stock-based Options | | | Performance-based Options | | | Restricted Stock | |
| | Shares | | | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | | | Shares | | | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | | | Shares | | | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | |
Non-vested as of January 1, 2009 | | | 1,124,334 | | | $ | 0.84 | | | | 50,000 | | | $ | 0.73 | | | | 75,000 | | | $ | 1.20 | |
Granted | | | 489,500 | | | | 0.45 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 237,501 | | | | 0.83 | |
Vested | | | (494,334 | ) | | | 0.79 | | | | (50,000 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | (262,501 | ) | | | 1.34 | |
Forfeited | | | (75,250 | ) | | | 0.61 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Non-vested as of December 31, 2009 | | | 1,044,250 | | | | 0.71 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 50,000 | | | | 1.34 | |
Granted | | | 1,331,000 | | | | 0.34 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Vested | | | (288,875 | ) | | | 0.69 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (25,000 | ) | | | 1.34 | |
Forfeited | | | (752,250 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Non-vested as of December 31, 2010 | | | 1,334,125 | | | $ | 0.78 | | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | 25,000 | | | $ | 1.34 | |
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As of December 31, 2010, there was approximately $504,000, $0 and $31,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested service-based options, performance-based options and restricted stock grants, respectively. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average of 3.25 years for service-based options and 1.0 years for restricted stock grants. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 31, 2010 was $272,000, $0 and $34,000 for service-based options, performance-based options and restricted stock grants, respectively. The total fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 31, 2009 was $479,000, $33,000 and $197,000 for service-based options, performance-based options and restricted stock grants, respectively. There were no changes to the contractual life of any fully vested options during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
13. Note Receivable
On December 22, 2009 the Company entered into a Promissory Note (“Note”) in the amount of three million six hundred thirty thousand one hundred sixty four dollars ($3,630,164) with HEK Partners, LLC (“HEK”) in connection with a completed Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement (“EPC”) between Solar Tax Partners 1, LLC (“STP”) and the Company. The note receivable represented partial consideration for the total commitment due under the EPC of $19,557,000. HEK, the maker of the Note, is the managing partner of STP and has agreed to assume this obligation as part of its capital contribution to STP. HEK will make periodic payments under this Note with a payment of one million dollars ($1,000,000) on or before December 31, 2010 and thereafter will make annual payments, prior to the maturity date, in amounts equal to the percent (10%) of the outstanding principal balance on the Note, with a final payment due on December 31, 2016. Payments will be applied first to any fees or charges due under the Note, second to accrued interest and third to the principal balance. The Note bears interest of 6.5% per annum. The Note was issued in connection with a construction contract, which is accounted for using the financing method and accordingly is not recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2009 (see Note 3).
On December 22, 2010, the Company entered into a Note Purchase and Sale Agreement, discounting the note receivable and receiving a cash payment of $1,000,000. The purchase price of the note was determined based on the present value of the obligation over the likely repayment period, the risk involved with the payment of such term, and the unsecured nature of the obligation, and the release of any claims against the Company by the issuer of the Note related to the finance structure and assumptions. As a result of the transaction, the note has been settled.
14. Asset Held for Sale
During the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 the Company recorded an asset held for sale of approximately $10,016,000. The Company used the guidance under FASB ACS 360-10-45-9 to evaluate the classification, as discussed in Note 2. The asset held for sale resulted from the Company taking possession of a solar facility for which the customer was unable to complete payment. The Company expects that this asset will be sold within the next twelve months and is currently marketing the facility for sale. At December 31, 2010, the asset held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet was reduced by approximately $3,347,000 to $6,669,000 for funds received from the United States Treasury under Section 1603, Payment for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of Tax Credits. Accordingly, the asset held for sale is recorded as a current asset in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2010.
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15. Loans Payable, Financing and Capital Lease Obligations
On June 1, 2010, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC (“STP 2”), and Five Star Bank (“Five Star”) entered into a Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”). Under the Loan Agreement, Five Star agreed to advance a loan in an amount equal to $3,898,560 at an interest rate equal to 8.00% per annum. The Loan Agreement is evidenced by a Promissory Note, which is payable in 120 equal monthly payments of $47,535 commencing on July 15, 2010 through the maturity date of the loan, which is the earlier of June 15, 2020 or the date on which Aerojet General Corporation terminates that certain Power Purchase Agreement with STP 2 (the “PPA”) or purchases the solar power generation facility pursuant to the PPA. The Loan Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and financial covenants. In the event of default as described in the Loan Agreement, the accrued and unpaid interest and principal immediately becomes due and payable and the interest rate increases to 12.00% per annum. Borrowings under the Loan Agreement are secured by (i) a blanket security interest in all of the assets of STP 2, and (ii) a first priority lien on the easement interest, improvements, and fixtures and other real and personal property related thereto located on the property described in the Loan Agreement. The primary asset is a power generating facility recorded as an asset held for sale which is discussed in Note 13 above. The note payable of $3,782,000 has been recorded as a current liability in the December 31, 2010 balance sheet since if the facility is sold the Loan could contractually be required to be paid and the facility is expected to be sold in twelve months.
The Company was obligated under loans payable requiring minimum payments as follows (in thousands):
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Years ending December 31, | | | | |
2011 | | $ | 3,804 | |
2012 | | | 5 | |
2013 | | | — | |
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| | | 3,809 | |
Less current portion | | | (3,804 | ) |
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Long-term portion | | $ | 5 | |
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The loans payable are collateralized by trucks used in the Company’s solar photovoltaic business, bear interest rates between 1.9% and 2.9% and are payable over sixty months and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC’s power generating facility, bearing interest at 8% and is payable over 120 months.
The Company leases equipment under capital leases. The leases expire from 2012 to 2013. The Company was obligated for the following minimum payments under these leases (in thousands):
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Years ending December 31, | | | | |
2011 | | $ | 7 | |
2012 | | | 6 | |
2013 | | | 2 | |
Less amounts representing interest | | | (3 | ) |
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Present value of net minimum lease payments | | | 12 | |
Less current portion | | | (4 | ) |
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Long-term portion | | $ | 8 | |
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These minimum payments do not include $14,620,000 financing obligation for Aerojet 1 solar development.
16. Commitments and Contingencies
Letters of Credit — At December 31, 2009, the Company had outstanding standby letters of credit of approximately $225,413 as collateral for its capital lease. The standby letter of credit is issued for a term of one year, mature beginning in September 2009 and the Company paid one percent of the face value as an origination fee. These letters of credit are collateralized by $255,000 of the Company’s cash deposits. In July, 2010, the Company made the final payment on the capital lease, the letter of credit was released and the restricted cash deposit collateralizing the lease was released.
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Guaranty — On December 22, 2009, in connection with an equity funding of our customer, STP of the Aerojet 1 project (see Note 3 and 8), the Company along with the STP’s other investors entered into a Guaranty (“Guaranty”) to provide the equity investor, Greystone Renewable Energy Equity Fund (“Greystone”), with certain guarantees, in part, to secure investment funds necessary to facilitate STP’s payment to the Company under the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Agreement (“EPC”). Specific guarantees made by the Company include the following in the event of the other investors’ failure to perform under the operating agreement:
| • | | Recapture Event —The Company shall be responsible for providing Greystone with payments for losses due to any recapture, reduction, requirement to repay, loss or disallowance of certain tax credits (Energy Credits under Section 48 of Code) or Cash Grant (any payment made by US Dept. of Treasure under Section 1603 of the ARRT of 2009) or if the actual Cash Grant received by Master Tenant is less that the Anticipated Cash Grant (equal to $6,900,000); |
| • | | Repurchase obligation— If certain criteria occur prior to completion of the Facility, including event of default, if the managing member defaults under the operating agreement or the property or project are foreclosed on, or if the property qualifies for less than 70% of projected credits (computed as an attachment to Master Tenants operating agreement), SPI would be required to fund the purchase of Greystone’s interest in Master Tenant if the managing member failed to fund the repurchase; |
| • | | Fund Excess Development Costs— The Company would be required to fund costs in excess of certain anticipated development costs; |
| • | | Operating Deficit Loans —The Company would be required to loan Master Tenant or STP monies necessary to fund operations to the extent costs could not be covered by Master Tenant’s or STP’s cash inflows. The loan would be subordinated to other liabilities of the entity and earn no interest; and |
| • | | Exercise of Put Options —At the option of Greystone, the Company may be required to fund the purchase by managing member of Greystone’s interest in Master Tenant under an option exercisable for 9 months following a 63 month period commencing with operations of the Facility. The purchase price would be equal to the greater of the fair value of Greystone’s equity interest in Master Tenant or $951,985. |
Guaranty provisions related to the Recapture Event, Repurchase Obligation and Excess Development Costs guarantees have effectively expired or were no longer applicable as of December 31, 2009. This is because the trigger event for the Company’s potential obligation has either lapsed or been negated. The Company determined that the fair value of such guarantees was immaterial.
At December 31, 2009, the Company recorded on its balance sheet, the fair value of the remaining guarantees, at their estimated fair value of $142,000. At December 31, 2010 the amount recorded on the Company’s balance sheet was approximately $127,000, net of amortization.
Operating leases — The Company leases premises under various operating leases which expire through 2012. Rental expenses under operating leases included in the statement of operations were approximately $703,000 and $780,000 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Our manufacturing facilities consist of 123,784 square feet, including 101,104 square feet of factories and 23,680 square feet of dorms, situated in an industrial suburb of Shenzhen, Southern China known as Long Gang. Only the state may own land in China. Therefore, we lease the land under our facilities, and our lease agreement gives us the right to use the land until December 31, 2010 at an annual rent of $229,134. We have an option to renew this lease for 2 additional years on the same terms. While we continue to operate our manufacturing in the
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existing facility, we are actively seeking alternatives that will provide lower cost, higher quality or other incentives that may benefit the company. The Company did not exercise its option to renew the lease at December 31, 2010 but continues to occupy the facility on a month-to-month tenancy.
On December 1, 2010 we leased approximately 3,900 square feet of office space to accommodate our support services operations in Shenzhen, China. The term of the lease is three years and expires on November 30, 2013 at an annual rent of approximately $38,334.
Our corporate headquarters are located in Roseville, California in a space of approximately 19,000 square feet. The five year lease commenced on August 1, 2007 and expires in July 2012. The rent is currently $342,972 per year for the first year, $351,540 for the second year, $360,336 for the third year, $369,336 for the fourth year and $378,576 for the remainder of the lease. The Company has an option to renew for an additional five years.
Our retail outlet is located in Roseville, California in a space of approximately 2,000 square feet. The five year lease commenced in October 2007 and expires in December 2012. The rent is currently $79,426 per year and increase to $84,252 in the fifth year. The Company has an option to renew for an additional five years. In October 2010, in conjunction with the discontinuance of our residential installation business, we closed our retail outlet. The premises are currently subleased at a monthly rent equal to our leasing costs of the premises.
The Company is obligated under operating leases requiring minimum rentals as follows (in thousands):
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Years ending December 31, | | | | |
2011 | | $ | 499 | |
2012 | | | 316 | |
2013 | | | — | |
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Total minimum payments | | $ | 815 | |
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Litigation — We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding. In the normal course of operations, we may have disagreements or disputes with employees, vendors or customers. These disputes are seen by our management as a normal part of business especially in the construction industry, and there are no pending actions currently or no threatened actions that management believes would have a significant material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
17. Operating Risk
Concentrations of Credit Risk and Major Customers—A substantial percentage of the Company’s net revenue comes from sales made to a small number of customers and are typically sold on an open account basis. Details of customers accounting for 10% or more of total net sales for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
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Customer | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
| | | | | (as restated) | |
Temescal Canyon RV, LLC | | $ | 7,659 | | | $ | — | |
Bayer & Roach GmbH | | | — | | | | 5,857 | |
Sun Technics Ltd. | | | | | | | 6,473 | |
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| | $ | 7,659 | | | $ | 12,330 | |
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Details of the accounts receivable, and note receivable net of deferred revenue, and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts from the customers with the largest receivable balances (including all customers with accounts receivable balances of 10% or more of accounts receivable) at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively are (in thousands):
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Customer | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
Temescal Canyon RV, LLC | | $ | 1,897 | | | $ | — | |
Solar Tax Partners 2, LLC — costs and estimated earnings in excess of Billings on uncompleted projects | | | — | | | | 5,557 | |
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| | $ | 1,897 | | | $ | 5,557 | |
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Product Warranties— We offer the industry standard of 20 years for our solar modules and industry standard five (5) years on inverter and balance of system components. Due to the warranty period, we bear the risk of extensive warranty claims long after we have shipped product and recognized revenue. In our wire and mechanical assembly business, historically our warranty claims have not been material. In our solar photovoltaic business our greatest warranty exposure is in the form of product replacement. Until the third quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company purchased its solar panels from third-party suppliers and since the third-party warranties are consistent with industry standards we considered our financial exposure to warranty claims immaterial. During the quarter ended September 30, 2007, the Company began installing its own manufactured solar panels. As a result, the Company recorded the provision for the estimated warranty exposure on these construction contracts within cost of sales. Since the Company does not have sufficient historical data to estimate its exposure, we have looked to our historical data and historical data reported by other solar system installers and manufacturers.
Performance Guaranty
On December 18, 2009, the Company entered into a 10-year energy output guaranty related to the photovoltaic system installed at the Aerojet facility in Rancho Cordova, CA (see Notes 3 and 8). The guaranty provided for compensation to STP’s system lessee for shortfalls in production measured over a 12-month period. The Company believes that the probability of shortfalls is unlikely and if they should occur be covered under the provisions of its current panel and equipment warranty provisions.
18. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable, prepayments, notes payable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, accrued payroll and other payables approximate their respective fair values at each balance sheet date due to the short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
Fair Value Guarantee
Guarantees — In accordance with FASB ASC 820-10, the Company used multiple techniques to measure the fair value of the guarantees using Level 3 inputs; the results of each technique have been reasonably weighted based upon management’s judgment to determine the fair value of the guarantees at the measurement date. As a result of applying reasonable weights to each technique, the Company believes a reasonable estimate of fair value for the guarantees was approximately $142,000 at December 31, 2009. At December 31, 2010 the value of the guarantee on our consolidated balance sheet, net of amortization, was approximately $127,000.
19. Geographical Information
The Company’s two primary business segments include: (1) photovoltaic installation, integration, and sales and (2) cable, wire and mechanical assemblies. Prior to the quarter ended March 31, 2010, the Company operated in a third segment, franchise/product distribution operations. During that quarter, the Company reorganized its internal reporting and management structure, combining the operations of the franchise/product distribution segment with its photovoltaic installation, integration and sales segment. Segment information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 has been restated to give effect to this change. The Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services. They are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies.
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During August and September 2009, the Company terminated all existing franchise agreements and will no longer be seeking new franchisees. The Company entered into arrangements with most of its former franchisees in which they will distribute our Yes!Solar SolutionsTM branded products. Costs associated with the termination of franchise agreements were approximately $283,000 and were recorded in the Statements of Operations under the sales, marketing and customer service classification for the year ended December 31, 2009. The Company converted some of the former franchisees to authorized dealers. In August and September 2010 the Company terminated its dealer program. The Company determined that discontinued operations treatment was not required due to the fact that revenue generated from this segment was not material to total revenue.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
Contributions of the major activities, profitability information and asset information of the Company’s reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
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| | Year ended December 31, 2010 | | | Year ended December 31, 2009 | |
| | (as restated, see Note 3) | | | (as restated, see Note 3) | | | | |
Segment (in thousands) | | Net sales | | | Income (loss) | | | Net Sales | | | Income (loss) | |
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales | | $ | 32,036 | | | $ | (10,501 | ) | | $ | 32,771 | | | $ | (8,576 | ) |
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies | | | 3,317 | | | | 979 | | | | 4,928 | | | | 1,652 | |
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Segment total | | | 35,353 | | | | (9,522 | ) | | | 37,699 | | | | (6,924 | ) |
Reconciliation to consolidated totals: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales eliminations | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Consolidated totals | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net sales | | $ | 35,353 | | | | | | | $ | 37,699 | | | | | |
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Loss before taxes | | | | | | $ | (9,522 | ) | | | | | | $ | (6,924 | ) |
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| | |
| | Year ended December 31, 2010 | | | Year ended December 31, 2009 | |
| | | | | (as restated, see Note 3) | | | | |
Segment (in thousands) | | Interest income | | | Interest expense | | | Interest income | | | Interest expense | |
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,433 | ) | | $ | 12 | | | $ | (49 | ) |
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Consolidated total | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,433 | ) | | $ | 12 | | | $ | (49 | ) |
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| | Year ended December 31, 2010 | | | Year ended December 31, 2009 | |
| | (as restated, see Note 3) | | | | | | (as restated, see Note 3) | | | (as restated, see Note 3) | | | | |
Segment (in thousands) | | Identifiable assets | | | Capital expenditure | | | Depreciation and amortization | | | Identifiable assets | | | Capital expenditure | | | Depreciation and amortization | |
Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales | | $ | 35,273 | | | $ | 63 | | | $ | 1,261 | | | $ | 51,340 | | | $ | 14,905 | | | $ | 801 | |
Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies | | | 2,642 | | | | — | | | | 8 | | | | 1,026 | | | | — | | | | 26 | |
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Consolidated total | | $ | 37,915 | | | $ | 63 | | | $ | 1,269 | | | $ | 52,366 | | | $ | 14,905 | | | $ | 827 | |
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Net sales by geographic location are as follows:
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| | Year ended December 31, 2010 | | | Year ended December 31, 2009 | |
| | (as restated, see Note 3) | | | | | | (as restated, see Note 3) | | | (as restated, see Note 3) | | | | | | (as restated, see Note 3) | |
Segment (in thousands) | | Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales | | | Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies | | | Total | | | Photovoltaic installation, integration and sales | | | Cable, wire and mechanical assemblies | | | Total | |
United States | | $ | 24,909 | | | $ | 2,313 | | | $ | 27,222 | | | $ | 10,182 | | | $ | 3,884 | | | $ | 14,066 | |
Asia | | | 236 | | | | — | | | | 236 | | | | 6,630 | | | | — | | | | 6,630 | |
Europe | | | 6,733 | | | | — | | | | 6,733 | | | | 13,001 | | | | — | | | | 13,001 | |
Australia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,958 | | | | — | | | | 2,958 | |
Mexico | | | — | | | | 1,004 | | | | 1,004 | | | | — | | | | 1,044 | | | | 1,044 | |
Other | | | 158 | | | | — | | | | 158 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total | | $ | 32,036 | | | $ | 3,317 | | | $ | 35,353 | | | $ | 32,771 | | | $ | 4,928 | | | $ | 37,699 | |
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The location of the Company’s identifiable assets is as follows:
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| | Year ended December 31, 2010 | | | Year ended December 31, 2009 | |
Segment (in thousands) | | (as restated, Note 3) | | | (as restated, see Note 3) | |
United States | | $ | 35,365 | | | $ | 46,273 | |
China (including Hong Kong) | | | 2,550 | | | | 6,093 | |
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Total | | $ | 37,915 | | | $ | 52,366 | |
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Income tax expense (benefit) by geographic location is as follows:
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| | Year ended December 31, 2010 | | | Year ended December 31, 2009 | |
Segment (in thousands) | | | | | | |
China (including Hong Kong) | | $ | (144 | ) | | $ | 43 | |
United States | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
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Total | | $ | (141 | ) | | $ | 46 | |
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20. Related Party Transactions
In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company completed a system installation under an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract (“EPC”) entered into with STP(see Note 3 and 8). Subsequent to the end of fiscal 2009, Stephen C. Kircher, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, and his wife, Lari K. Kircher, as Co-Trustees of the Kircher Family Irrevocable Trust dated December 29, 2004 (“Trust”) was admitted as a member of STP. The trust made a capital contribution of $20,000 and received a 35% membership interest in STP. Stephen C. Kircher, as trustee of the Trust was appointed a co-manager of STP. Neither Stephen C. Kircher nor Lari K. Kircher are beneficiaries under the Trust.
21. Subsequent Events
Subsequent to year end, on January 5, 2011, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (‘SPA”) with LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (“LDK”) in connection with the sale and issuance by the Company of convertible Series A Preferred Stock and Common Stock. At the first closing on January 10, 2011, we issued 42,835,947 shares of our common stock at $0.25 per share, and received proceeds net of expenses of approximately $10,505,000. The second closing, expected to occur before the end of the first quarter of 2011, we will issue 20,000,000 shares of our Series A Preferred Stock receiving proceeds of $22,227,669.
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Litigation
Subsequent to fiscal year end, on January 25, 2011, a putative class action was against the Company, the Company’s directors and LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (“LDK”), in the Superior Court of California, County of Placer. The complaint alleges violations of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants concerning a proposed transaction described above, pursuant to which defendant LDK agreed to acquire 70% interest in the Company. Plaintiff contends that the independence of the individual director defendants was compromised because they are allegedly beholden to defendant LDK for continuation of their positions as directors and possible further employment. Plaintiff further contends that the proposed transaction is unfair because it allegedly contains onerous and preclusive deal protection devices, such as no shop, standstill and no solicitation provisions and a termination fee that operates to effectively prevent any competing offers. The complaint alleges that the Company aided and abetted the breaches of fiduciary duty by the individual director defendants by providing aid and assistance. Plaintiff asks for class certification, the enjoining of the sale, or if the sale is completed prior to judgment, rescission of the sale and damages.
The case is in its early stages and the Company intends to vigorously defend this action. Because the complaint was recently filed, it is difficult at this time to fully evaluate the claims and determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or provide an estimate of the amount of any potential loss. The Company does have insurance coverage for this type of action.
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