1. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
| The Company, a corporation organized in South Dakota, re-manufactures and installs small wind turbines and produces renewable energy products such solar-powered electrical backup systems to consumers in the United States. |
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CASH
| The Company maintains cash balances at one financial institution located in Minnesota. Accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000. |
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
| Credit terms are extended to customers in the normal course of business. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and, generally, requires no collateral. |
| Trade accounts receivable are recorded at their estimated net realizable value, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company follows a policy of providing an allowance for doubtful accounts; however, based on historical experience, and its evaluation of the current status of receivables, the Company is of the belief that such accounts will be collectible in all material respects and thus an allowance is not necessary. Accounts are considered past due if payment is not made on a timely basis in accordance with the Company’s credit terms. Accounts considered uncollectible are written off. |
INVENTORIES
Inventories, consisting primarily of parts and materials relating to the production of small scale wind turbines, are stated at the lower of average cost or market value.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance and repairs which do not improve or extend the life of the respective assets are expensed currently. Property and equipment are being depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method.
Major categories of property and equipment include vehicles and shop equipment and office equipment with depreciable lives ranging from 5 – 10 years.
Long-lived assets, such as property, plant, and equipment, and purchased intangible assets subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset be tested for possible impairment, the Company first compares undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by an asset to the carrying value of the asset. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying value exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including, but not limited to, discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals.
The carrying value of cash, receivables, and payables approximates their fair value. The carrying values of notes payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. The Company uses estimates and assumptions in accounting for the following significant matters, among others: valuation of inventory, warranty expense and other contingencies. Accordingly, actual may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to the financial statements. The Company periodically reviews estimates and assumptions, and the effects of any such revisions are reflected in the period in which the revision is made.
NEXT GENERATION POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
REVENUE RECOGNITION
| Revenue from the sale of small wind turbines and other renewable energy systems is recognized upon shipment to the customer and transfer of ownership. Installation services are recognized as revenue upon completion of the installation services. Deposits received from customers are included as Deferred Revenue until shipment occurs. |
| The Company has elected to be taxed under the provisions of Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. Under those provisions, the owners are liable for income tax on the taxable income of the Company as it affects the owners’ individual income tax returns. Therefore, a provision for income taxes has not been included in the accompanying financial statements. |
ADVERTISING
The Company expenses the costs of advertising as incurred. Advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $6,195 and $23,183, respectively.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (SFAS 157), Fair Value Measurements. SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The statement is effective for (1) financial assets and liabilities in financial statements issued for the Company’s fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2008, and interim periods within the fiscal years and (2) certain non-financial assets and liabilities in financial statements issued for the Company’s fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2009, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, that the adoption of SFAS 157 will have on its results of operations, financial position, and the related disclosures
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159, (SFAS 159), The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities). SFAS 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value and is effective for the Company’s fiscal years beginning on January1, 2008 with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, that the adoption of SFAS 159 will have on its results of operations, financial position, and the related disclosures.
3. | CONCENTRATIONS, RISKS AND UNCERTANTIES |
The Company derived approximately 24% of its revenue from sales to two customers in 2007 and 13% of its revenue from one customer in 2006. At December 31, 2007, approximately all of the Company's accounts receivable was due from one customer.
| Inventories consist of the following: |
| | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2006 | |
Materials and supplies | | $ | 547,882 | | | $ | 327,377 | |
Property and equipment consists of the following:
NEXT GENERATION POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2006
| | December 31, 2007 | | | December 31, 2006 | |
Vehicles and shop equipment | | | 95,061 | | | | 85,173 | |
Office equipment | | | 15,152 | | | | 15,152 | |
Subtotal | | | 110,213 | | | | 100,325 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | | | (40,796 | ) | | | (23,869 | ) |
Total | | $ | 69,417 | | | $ | 76,456 | |
The Company’s obtained short-term financing under the following bank note arrangements for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006:
| | December 31, 2007 |
Note payable to Bank, due March 2008, with interest payable monthly at 7.25%, collateralized by wind turbine inventory which was refinanced during 2008 | | $ | 100,000 | |
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Note payable to Bank, due March 2008, interest payable monthly at 7.25%, collateralized by receivables, inventory and real property owned by a related company which was refinanced during 2008 | | | 432,150 | |
Total | | $ | 532,150 | |
| | December 31, 2006 | |
Note payable to Bank, due at various dates in 2007, interest payable monthly at 8.75%, collateralized by wind turbine inventory, receivables, equipment and real property owned by a related company which was refinanced during 2007 | | $ | 300,000 | |
Total | | $ | 300,000 | |
Interest paid during 2007 and 2006 was $46,114 and 12,791, respectively.
7. | NOTES PAYABLE – STOCKHOLDERS |
In May 2007, stockholders contributed a combined sum of $100,000 in the form of unsecured promissory notes to assist in the purchase of wind turbine inventory. The notes are due in May 2008 with interest payable monthly at the rate of 10% (See Note 11).
8. | LEASE ARRANGEMENT WITH RELATED PARTY |
During 2006 and 2007, the Company made building lease payments at the rate of $1,500 per month to an entity controlled by the Company’s stockholders. The rent expense under this arrangement for 2007 and 2006 was $18,000 and $16,500, respectively.
| The Company rented office and production space from an unrelated party for $400 per month in 2006. Total rents paid under this rental arrangement were $3,200. |
On October 31, 2008, the Company was acquired by Juhl Wind, Inc. (“Juhl”), a company under common control due to the majority interests held by one stockholder in both companies. All of the outstanding stock of the Company’s was acquired in exchange for 92,143 unregistered shares of Juhl common stock, allocated among the Company’s minority selling stockholders. The 92,143 shares issued to minority stockholders were valued at $3.50 per share at the date of the agreement, or $322,500. The agreement also required the selling stockholders to contribute the balance of notes payable to stockholders (See Note 7) totaling $100,000 as a capital contribution, to equity.