As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2009
Registration No. _______________
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM S-1
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York | 3510 | 16-1610794 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Primary Standard Industrial | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation or organization) | Classification Code Number) | Identification Number) |
6053 Ely Avenue
Livonia, New York 14487
Telephone: (585) 346-6442
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices)
Gerald E. Brock
Chief Executive Officer
Windtamer Corporation
6053 Ely Avenue
Livonia, New York 14487
Telephone: (585) 346-6442
Facsimile: (585) 346-3062
With a copy to:
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
2 State Street
700 Crossroads Building
Rochester, New York 14614
Attention: Gregory G. Gribben, Esq.
Telephone: (585) 987-2800
Facsimile: (585) 454-3968
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. x
If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨
If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨ | Accelerated filer ¨ |
Non-accelerated filer ¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company x |
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title of each class of securities to be registered | Amount to be Registered | Proposed maximum offering price per share (1) | Proposed maximum aggregate offering price (1) | Amount of Registration fee | ||||||||||||
Common Stock $.0001 par value issuable upon exercise of options | 32,000,000 | $ | .05 | $ | 1,600,000 | $ | 62.88 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 62.88 |
(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee pursuant to Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on the basis of the option exercise price of $ .05 per share.
THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR UNTIL THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SUCH SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The Selling Stockholders may not sell these securities until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and neither we nor the Selling Stockholders are soliciting any offer to buy these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
February [____], 2009
PROSPECTUS (SUBJECT TO COMPLETION)
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
Shares of Common Stock
This prospectus relates to the resale of up to 32,000,000 shares of common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options held by the selling shareholders. The selling shareholders listed on pages [____] may sell the shares from time to time.
There is no public trading market for our common stock. We anticipate having a registered broker-dealer file a Form 211 with the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority that would permit our common stock to be quoted for trading on the OTCBB, but we cannot be sure that such an effort would be successful.
THESE SECURITIES ARE SPECULATIVE AND INVOLVE A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK. PLEASE REFER TO "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE [____].
Our principal executive offices are located at 6053 Ely Avenue, Livonia, New York. Our phone number is (585) 346-6442.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY OTHER REGULATORY BODY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED ANY OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The date of this prospectus is [____], 2009.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY | 1 |
RISK FACTORS | 2 |
USE OF PROCEEDS | 6 |
PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK | 6 |
DIVIDEND POLICY | 6 |
COMPANY OPERATIONS | 7 |
RECENT TRANSACTIONS AFFECTING EQUITY | 9 |
BUSINESS | 10 |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 16 |
OUR MANAGEMENT | 16 |
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT | 19 |
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS | 20 |
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS | 20 |
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION | 21 |
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE | 22 |
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES | 22 |
LEGAL MATTERS | 24 |
EXPERTS | 24 |
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | 24 |
YOU SHOULD RELY ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR THOSE DOCUMENTS TO WHICH WE HAVE REFERRED YOU. WE HAVE NOT AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION THAT IS DIFFERENT. THIS DOCUMENT MAY ONLY BE USED WHERE IT IS LEGAL TO SELL THESE SECURITIES.
THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS OR ANY ACCOMPANYING SALE DOES NOT IMPLY THAT: (1) THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES IN OUR AFFAIRS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS; OR (2) THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS IS CORRECT AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS.
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
You should read this Prospectus Summary together with the more detailed information contained in this prospectus, including the risk factors and financial statements and the notes to the financial statements. This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include those discussed in the Risk Factors section and elsewhere in this prospectus.
From inception (March 31, 2001), through December 31, 2008 the Company had incurred development stage losses of $1,139,806 and a stockholders' deficit of approximately $1,139,806. Cumulatively, through December 31, 2007, and December 31, 2008, the Company had negative cash flows from operations of approximately $22,601 and $699,720, respectively. The auditors report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 is qualified as to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Management estimates the Company needs to raise between at least $3.0 million and $4.0 million and commence sales of its products to sustain it operations over the next 12 months.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
We are an independent developer of wind turbine technology. We have developed a new type of wind turbine called the "Wind Tamer®." Our patented technology is new to the wind turbine industry. We believe that our technology is a more efficient way to harness wind energy than currently used in the industry and will allow us to offer a product that will allow wind energy to better compete with other forms of energy in power generation. We plan to develop our product for use in power generation in the residential, commercial, governmental, industrial, recreational, portable and low-head hydro renewable energy markets. We intend to market our technology worldwide through manufacturing, distribution and licensing arrangements.
We were incorporated in New York on March 30, 2001, under the name Future Energy Solutions, Inc. In November 2008, we changed our name to WindTamer Corporation. Our founder, Gerald E. Brock, invented the "Wind Tamer®" wind turbine in 2002. In December 2003, Mr. Brock was issued a patent for the Wind Tamer turbine technology, which was assigned to us. A second patent application is currently pending in the U.S. which improves upon the original patented technology. We plan to seek international patent protection for our technology.
Since 2002, we have produced numerous working prototypes of the Wind Tamer turbine utilizing our patented technology and have collected a variety of independent test data related to the performance of the machine. To date, we have focused on research and development of our patented technology and production of Wind Tamer prototypes. We have not yet begun large scale manufacturing of the machine or marketing it to customers. We are continually working to improve on our technology
We intend to begin working with strategic partners to manufacture and distribute the Wind Tamer for domestic sale and to license our technology for manufacture and distribution overseas. We have been in preliminary discussions with potential manufacturing partners and distributors to manufacture the Wind Tamer units, and to license our technology. We expect to begin manufacturing and selling or licensing our technology to manufacturing or sales partners in the first half of 2009. At this time, however, we have no definitive agreements or arrangements to do so and there can be no assurance that we will be able to enter into successful arrangements by that time or at all.
THE OFFERING
Common stock offered
Up to 32,000,000 shares of common stock that may be issued upon exercise of options held by the selling shareholders.
Common Stock to be outstanding after this offering
Approximately 113,010,000 shares of common stock, if all of the options underlying the shares covered by this prospectus are exercised. This does not include an aggregate of approximately 6,600,000 shares that are reserved for issuance pursuant to outstanding employee stock options.
Use of proceeds
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale and issuance of the common stock included in this offering. However, we will receive approximately $1.6 million upon the exercise of all of the options by the selling shareholders.
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Risk Factors
An investment in our common stock is subject to significant risks. You should carefully consider the information set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of this prospectus as well as other information set forth in this prospectus, including our financial statements and related notes.
Dividend policy
We do not expect to pay dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. We anticipate that all future earnings, if any, generated from operations will be retained to develop and expand our business.
Plan of Distribution
There is no public trading market for our common stock. We anticipate having a registered broker-dealer file a Form 211 with the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority that would permit our common stock to be quoted for trading on the OTCBB, but we cannot be sure that such an effort would be successful. The shares of common stock offered for resale may be sold by the selling shareholders pursuant to this prospectus in the manner described under "Plan of Distribution."
We have applied for trademarks on certain marks which relate to our products. This prospectus also contains product names, trade names and trademarks of ours as well as those of other organizations. All other brand names and trademarks appearing in this prospectus are the property of their respective holders.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
In addition to the other information contained in this prospectus, investors should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in this prospectus in evaluating an investment in our common stock. This prospectus includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. We intend that these forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created by those sections.
These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our anticipated financial performance, business prospects, new developments, new merchandising strategies and similar matters, and/or statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “believes,” “could,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” or similar expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events, based on the information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described under the heading “Risk Factors,” that may affect the operations, performance, development and results of our business. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date stated, or if no date is stated, as of the date hereof.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained herein and in such incorporated documents are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations or any of the forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in the forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risk factors set forth above and for the reasons described elsewhere in this prospectus. All forward-looking statements and reasons why results may differ included in this prospectus are made as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statement or reason why actual results might differ.
RISK FACTORS
An investment in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks described below before deciding to purchase shares of our common stock. If any of the events, contingencies, circumstances or conditions described in the risks below actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be seriously harmed. The trading price of our common stock could, in turn, decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
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Risk Factors Concerning Our Business and Operations
We have a limited operating history, which may make it difficult for investors to predict future performance based on current operations.
We have limited operating history upon which investors may base an evaluation of our potential future performance. We have had no significant revenues to date. As a result, there can be no assurance that we will be able to develop consistent revenue sources, or that our operations will be profitable. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expense and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in early stage of development.
We must, among other things, determine appropriate risks, rewards and level of investment in each project, respond to economic and market variables outside of our control, respond to competitive developments and continue to attract, retain and motivate qualified employees. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in meeting these challenges and addressing such risks and the failure to do so could have a materially adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
We will need additional financing to sustain our operations and may seek further capital to accelerate our growth, which we may not be able to obtain on acceptable terms. If we are unable to raise additional capital, as needed, the future growth of our business and operations would be severely limited.
A limiting factor on our growth, including our ability to enter our proposed markets, attract customers, and deliver our product in the targeted electrical power production markets, is our limited capitalization compared to other companies in the industry.
We are currently seeking up to $20.0 million of equity financing from private sources to begin commercialization of our products and accelerate our growth. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of the Company held by existing shareholders will be reduced and our shareholders may experience significant dilution. In addition, new securities may contain rights, preferences or privileges that are senior to those of our common stock. If we raise additional capital through issuance of debt, this will result in increased interest expense. There can be no assurance that acceptable financing necessary to further implement our plan of operation can be obtained on suitable terms, if at all. Our ability to develop our business could suffer if we are unable to raise additional funds on acceptable terms, which would have the effect of limiting our ability to increase our revenues or possibly attain profitable operations in the future.
We depend on our founder and will need to attract and retain key management and employees to grow our business and manage our growth.
Our future success is largely dependent upon our founder, Gerald Brock. The loss of Mr. Brock through injury, illness or death could result in the investment of significant time and resources for replacing him. At this time we have no key person life insurance for Mr. Brock. The loss of Mr. Brock's services would very likely have a serious impact and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and an investment in our stock.
There is also no assurance that as we grow, we can successfully manage our growth or that we can attract the new talent that will be necessary to run the Company at a high level. We presently have only 2 employees. In order to grow as contemplated in our business plan, we must recruit and retain additional qualified senior-management personnel. Our failure to manage our growth could adversely affect our planned business. Competition is intense for highly skilled personnel in our industry and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that we will be able to hire or retain sufficient competent personnel or successfully manage our growth.
We face competition from several sources, which may make it more difficult to introduce Wind Tamer into the electrical power generation market.
The power generation and renewable energy markets in which we plan to market segments in which we plan to compete are rapidly evolving and intensely competitive. We face formidable competition from traditional and well-capitalized fossil-fueled generator manufacturers and distributors as well as from established conventional wind turbine manufacturers and distributors. These competitors include market-specific retailers and specialty retailers. Many of these competitors have longer operating histories, large customer bases, greater brand recognition and significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than we have. They may be able to operate with a lower cost structure, and may be able to adopt aggressive pricing policies that make it difficult for us to penetrate our target markets. Competitors in both the traditionally powered generator markets and the conventional wind turbine powered generator markets also may be able to devote far greater resources to technology development and marketing than we can.
We have no customers and have not yet consummated any marketing, manufacturing, or other alliances necessary for the successful penetration of our target markets.
While we are actively pursuing the relationships necessary to begin manufacturing and marketing the Wind Tamer, we have yet to finalize any agreements with potential business partners, manufacturers or third-party wholesalers or retailers for the production and marketing of Wind Tamer. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in doing so. If we are not successful in securing these critical alliances on reasonable terms, we may not generate sufficient revue to conduct our operation or become profitable.
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If we are unable to adopt or incorporate technological advances into our products, our proposed business could become uncompetitive or obsolete and we may not be able to effectively compete with the alternative products.
We expect that technological advances in the processes and procedures for harnessing wind energy will continue to occur. As a result, there are risks that alternative products to the Wind Tamer could be developed for generating electricity. These advances could also allow our competitors to produce wind turbines with better efficiency and at a lower cost than us. In addition, processes and methods for harnessing renewable energy are also continually under development. If we are unable to adopt or incorporate technological advances, our wind turbines could be less efficient than methods developed by our competitors, which could cause our business to be uncompetitive.
If we fail to protect our intellectual property, our planned business could be adversely affected.
Our viability will depend on our ability to develop and maintain the proprietary aspects of our technology to distinguish our product from our competitors’ products and services. To protect our proprietary technology, we rely primarily on a combination of confidentiality procedures, copyright, trademark and patent laws.
We hold a United States patent for the design of our Wind Tamer power generator wind turbine. We also have a pending patent application for similar technology and for which we plan to make foreign filings. In addition, we are developing a number of new innovations for which we intend to file patent applications. No assurance can be given that any of these patents will afford meaningful protection against a competitor or that any patent application will be issued. Patent applications filed in foreign countries are subject to laws, rules, regulations and procedures that differ from those of the United States, and thus there can be no assurance that foreign patent applications related to United States patents will issue. If these foreign patent applications issue, some foreign countries provide significantly less patent protection than the United States. The status of patents involves complex legal and factual questions and the breadth of claims issued is uncertain. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that our patents, and any patents that may be issued to us in the future, will afford protection against competitors with similar technology. No assurance can be given that patents issued to us will not be infringed upon or designed around by others or that others will not obtain patents that we would need to license or design around. If others’ existing or future patents containing broad claims are upheld by the courts, the holders of such patents could require companies, including us, to obtain licenses or else to design around those patents. If we are found to be infringing third-party patents, there can be no assurance that any necessary licenses would be available on reasonable terms, if at all.
Despite our efforts to protect our proprietary rights, unauthorized parties may attempt to copy aspects of our products or obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary. Unauthorized use of our proprietary technology could harm our business. Litigation to protect our intellectual property rights can be costly and time-consuming to prosecute, and there can be no assurance that we will be able to enforce our rights or prevent other parties from developing similar technology or designing around our intellectual property.
Although we believe that our technology does not and will not infringe upon the patents or violate the proprietary rights of others, it is possible such infringement or violation has occurred or may occur which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our planned business will be heavily reliant upon patented and patentable technology for wind turbine power generators and related intellectual property. In the event that products we sell are deemed to infringe upon the patents or proprietary rights of others, we could be required to modify our products or obtain a license for the manufacture and/or sale of such products. In such event, there can be no assurance that we would be able to do so in a timely manner, upon acceptable terms and conditions, or at all, and the failure to do any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect upon our business. Moreover, there can be no assurance that we will have the financial or other resources necessary to enforce or defend a patent infringement or proprietary rights violation action. In addition, if our products or proposed products are deemed to infringe or likely to infringe upon the patents or proprietary rights of others, we could be subject to injunctive relief and, under certain circumstances, become liable for damages, which could also have a material adverse effect on our business.
If our products and technology do not achieve market acceptance, we may not generate sufficient revenue to conduct our operations or become profitable.
We are a development stage company and have generated no significant revenues to date. Although we have patented the technology used in the Wind Tamer, we have not sold any products or begun marketing it commercially. We cannot assure you that a sufficient number of customers will purchase our products. The failure of the Wind Tamer or other products we develop to be accepted in the commercial marketplace would have a material adverse effect on our business. As a result, the value of your investment could be significantly reduced or completely lost.
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We will initially rely on independent manufacturers for our products which could delay our progress and later cause delay and damage customer relationships.
We plan to target power generator manufacturers and wholesalers to form alliances for the mass production and distribution of our products. We currently have no large scale manufacturing capabilities. If we are unable to reach satisfactory arrangements to begin building our products, our business could be adversely affected. Furthermore, once we enter into such relationships, we may not have long-term written agreements with any third-party manufacturers. As a result, any of these manufacturers could unilaterally terminate their relationships with us at any time. Establishing relationships with new manufacturers would require a significant amount of time and would cause us to incur delays and additional expenses, which would also adversely affect our business and results of operations.
In addition, a manufacturer’s failure to ship products to us in a timely manner or to meet the required quality standards could cause us to miss the delivery date requirements for customers for those items. This, in turn, may cause customers to cancel orders, refuse to accept deliveries or demand reduced prices. This could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Risk Factors Concerning Investment In Our Company
There is currently no public market for our shares, and if an active market does not develop, investors may have difficulty selling their shares.
There is currently no public trading market for our common stock. We anticipate having a registered broker-dealer file a Form 211 with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority that would permit our common stock to be quoted for trading on the OTCBB, but we cannot be sure that such an effort would be successful. If and when our stock does begin trading, we cannot predict the extent to which investor interest in the Company will lead to the development of an active trading market or how liquid that trading market might become. If a trading market does not develop or is not sustained, it may be difficult for investors to sell shares of our common stock at a price that is attractive. As a result, an investment in our common stock may be illiquid and investors may not be able to liquidate their investment readily or at all when they desire to sell.
Our common stock is deemed to be a "Penny Stock," which may make it more difficult for investors to sell their shares due to suitability requirements.
The SEC has adopted regulations that define a "penny stock," generally, to be an equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to specific exemptions. This designation requires any broker or dealer selling our securities to disclose certain information concerning the transaction, obtain a written agreement from the purchaser and determine that the purchaser is reasonably suitable to purchase the securities. These rules may restrict the ability of brokers or dealers to sell our common stock and may affect the ability of shareholders to sell their shares.
There is limited liquidity in our shares.
The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to factors, some of which are beyond our control. These factors include:
· | the announcement of new products or product enhancements by us or our competitors; |
· | developments concerning intellectual property rights and regulatory approvals relating to Wind Tamer; |
· | quarterly variations in our results or the results of our competitors; |
· | developments in our industry and target markets; |
· | general market conditions and other factors, including factors unrelated to our own operating performance. |
Recently, the stock market in general has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. Continued market fluctuations could result in extreme volatility in the price of shares of our common stock, which could cause a decline in the value of our shares. Price volatility may be worse if trading volume of our common stock is low.
We may issue additional shares of common stock in the future, which could cause dilution to all shareholders.
We have a large amount of authorized but unissued common stock which our Board of Directors may issue without stockholder approval. We are currently seeking up to $20.0 million of equity financing from private sources. We may seek to raise additional equity capital in the future to fund business alliances, develop new prototypes, and grow our manufacturing and sales capabilities organically or otherwise. Any issuance of additional shares of our common stock will dilute the percentage ownership interest of all shareholders and may dilute the book value per share of our common stock.
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Our Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the New York Business Corporation Law contain provisions that could discourage a takeover.
Our basic corporate documents and the New York Business Corporation Law contain provisions that might enable our management to resist a takeover. These provisions might discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of the Company or a change in our management.
Our Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides for a classified Board of Directors, with each class of directors subject to re-election every three years. This classified board, when implemented, will have the effect of making it more difficult for third parties to insert their representatives on our Board of Directors and gain control of the Company. A classified board could also discourage proxy contests and make it more difficult for you and other shareholders to elect directors and take other corporate actions, and could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.
The Restated Certificate of Incorporation also provides that neither the Company's Bylaws nor Certificate of Incorporation provisions addressing, among other provisions, the Classified Board of Directors or removal of directors, may be amended, altered, or repealed by shareholders unless approved by an affirmative vote of in excess of 66 2/3% of the shares of Common Stock that are issued and outstanding at the time of any such proposed amendment, alteration, or attempt to repeal. As such, it is unlikely that the above-described provisions contained in the Restated Certificate of Incorporation will be amended, altered, or repealed, and it is reasonably likely that our management would be able to effectively delay or prevent a change in the control of the Company.
Under our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, our Board of Directors also has the power, without shareholders' approval, to designate the terms of one or more series of preferred stock and issue shares of preferred stock which could be used defensively if a takeover is threatened.
USE OF PROCEEDS
The selling shareholders will receive the proceeds from the resale of the shares of common stock. We will not receive any proceeds from the resale of the shares of common stock by the selling shareholders. However, we will receive approximately $1.6 million if all of the options are converted to purchase shares of common stock registered under this prospectus which would be used for general working capital.
PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK
There is no public trading market for our common stock. We anticipate having a registered broker-dealer file a Form 211 with the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority that would permit our common stock to be quoted for trading on the OTCBB, but we cannot be sure that such an effort would be successful.
As of February 12, 2009 (unaudited), we had 81,010,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. Of those shares, 49,910,000 shares are held by Gerald Brock, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and a Director.
As of February 12, 2009 (unaudited), there were 182 holders of record of our common stock.
DIVIDEND POLICY
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and do not anticipate that we will pay dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to use any future earnings primarily for the expansion of our business. Any future determination as to the payment of dividends will be subject to applicable limitations, will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend on our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors.
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COMPANY OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and the related notes and the other financial information included elsewhere in this prospectus. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of any number of factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and under other captions contained elsewhere in this prospectus.
Overview
We are a development-stage company that plans to provide wind powered generators for the production of electrical power. We plan to market the generators for use in residential and commercial electrical power production.
We were formed in 2001 . To date our operations have consisted of research and development activities. We have had no significant revenues to date. During this time we have focused on research and development of our patented technology and production of Wind Tamer prototypes. We have collected a variety of independent test data related to the performance of the machine. We have not yet begun large-scale manufacturing of the machine or marketing it to customers.
In the future, we intend to develop Wind Tamer units of several sizes and capabilities for the residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, portable and low-head hydro renewable energy markets and transportation markets. We believe our wind turbine technology will reduce the costs and increase the efficiency of wind turbine electrical production and ultimately replace conventional wind turbine technology. We also believe that future Wind Tamer prototypes will be competitive with fossil-fueled generators, opening up new markets for the machine.
On November 25, 2008, we effected a 20-for-1 split of our outstanding shares of common stock resulting in there then being approximately 79,640,000 common shares outstanding. In addition, the Company's authorized shares were increased to 500,000,000 common shares, and 5,000,000 preferred shares. The shares of preferred stock are undesignated "blank check" shares. All share and per share amounts have been retroactively restated for the stock split.
Financial Operations
The Company expects to incur substantial additional costs, including costs related to ongoing research and development activities. We have utilized the proceeds raised from our private placement completed in July 2008 to sustain our operations and produce our Wind Tamer prototype units. We will need additional financing to begin to commercialize the Wind Tamer turbine and technology and are presently seeking up to $20 million in equity financing from private sources to help accelerate the process. Our future cash requirements will depend on many factors, including continued progress in our research and development programs, the costs involved in filing, prosecuting and enforcing patents, competing technological and market development and the cost of product commercialization. We do not expect to generate a positive cash flow from operations at least until the commercial launch of our first products, in expected in the first half of 2009, and possibly later if we are unable to establish satisfactory manufacturing and distribution relationships, or our products are not initially accepted by the market. Accordingly, we may require additional external financing to sustain our operations if we cannot achieve positive cash flow from our anticipated operations. Additionally, even if we are able to achieve positive cash flow from operations following the initial launch of our planned products we may continue to seek to raise additional capital to accelerate the growth of our planned operations or build on our manufacturing and distribution infrastructure. Success in our future operations is subject to a number of technical and business risks, including our continued ability to obtain future funding, satisfactory product development, and market acceptance for our products as further described above under the heading "Risk Factors."
Results of Operations
We are a development stage company and have generated no significant revenues since our inception in 2001 .
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We had no revenues for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008, or 2007. Our operating expenses have consisted primarily of officer compensation, consulting fees and research and development expenses. Operating expenses for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 were $1,139,806 and $ 26,467 for the comparable period in 2007 and $1,231,741 since inception. The increase in operating expenses was due to the increase in operating activities in 2008, utilizing the proceeds of our private placement completed in July 2008. Our selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses include costs associated with finance, accounting, administrative, legal, professional fees, marketing expenses, expenses related to research and development and other administrative costs. In addition, we have incurred expenses through the use of consultants and other outsourced service providers to take advantage of specialized knowledge and capabilities that we required for short durations of time to avoid unnecessary hiring of full-time staff. The Company incurred net losses of $1,139,806 and $26,467 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $1,231,549 cumulative since inception.
During the next twelve months, we expect to take the following steps in connection with the further development of our business and the implementation of our plan of operations:
We intend to begin working with strategic partners to manufacture and distribute the "Wind Tamer" for domestic sale. We have been in preliminary discussions with potential manufacturing partners and distributors to manufacture the Wind Tamer units, and license our technology. We initially plan to begin to market units from 1.8 to 10 kilowatts for residential, commercial and industrial use. We expect to begin manufacturing and selling or licensing our technology to manufacturing or sales partners in the first half of 2009. We also plan to continue our discussions to license our technology for manufacture and distribution overseas. At this time, however, we have no definitive agreements or arrangements to do so and there can be no assurance that we will be able to enter into successful arrangements by that time or at all.
We have utilized the proceeds we raised from our private placement completed in July 2008 to implement our business plan and build prototypes of our WindTamer units. We plan to utilize the proceeds from our planned equity financing to begin manufacture and commercialization of our products and technology. We will also have to expand our management team and sales and marketing team to accommodate our growth and expansion. We anticipate having products ready for market in 2009 but cannot be sure that this will be the case. We plan to hire approximately 50 persons over the next 12 months in the areas of sales, administration and product assembly. During this period we plan to outsource manufacturing function to local manufacturers to begin sales which we believe will demonstrate commercial application of our planned products. There can be no assurance that our management will be successful in completing our product development programs, implementing the corporate infrastructure to support operations at the levels called for by our business plan, conclude a successful sales and marketing plan with third parties to attain significant market penetration or that we will generate sufficient revenues to meet our expenses or to achieve or maintain profitability.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2008, we had a working capital of $171,038. Our principal source of liquidity has been from our founder, and proceeds of $977,000 from a private placement of our common stock completed in July 2008.
We have begun implementing our plan of operation with the design and development of prototypes for our planned products. We have also begun establishing relationships with third party manufacturers to be ready for the planned launch of commercialization of our products. We plan to launch the commercialization of our planned products in the first half of 2009. We believe that we will need additional capital to launch the commercialization of our planned products and meet anticipated demand over the next twelve months. As part of this plan we are presently seeking up to $20 million in equity financing from private sources through the sale of our common stock at a price of $1.00 per share. We believe that we will need approximately $3.0 to $4.0 million of additional capital to begin commercialization of our products and technology to a sustainable level over the next twelve months. We believe that we will need up to an additional $6.0 to $7.0 million to build internal manufacturing capacity. If we are successful in raising additional capital above these amounts in our planned financing, we plan to utilize such additional proceeds to build manufacturing operations in a second location and expand our planned offering of products to include 15 and 20 kwh units. Depending on our performance in the initial commercialization of our products we may not seek additional amounts for internal manufacturing and may choose to not continue seeking equity financing on those terms. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising any needed amounts on these terms for these uses or that these amounts will be sufficient for our plans. This disclosure relating to our plans to seek additional equity financing from private sources does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of our securities, and is made only as required under applicable law and related reporting requirements, and as permitted under Rule 135 under the Securities Act
There can be no assurance that any revenues from these planned operations will be sufficient to satisfy all of our cash requirements and implement our plan of operations for the next twelve month period. In such event, we may need to raise additional capital through the debt or equity financing. Additionally, even if we are able to achieve cash flow operations following the initial launch of our planned products we may seek to raise additional capital to accelerate the growth of our planned operations or build on our manufacturing and distribution infrastructure.
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Due to the uncertainty of our ability to meet our current operating and capital expenses, in their report on our audited annual financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that led to this disclosure by our independent auditors. There is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern as the continuation and expansion of our business is dependent upon obtaining further financing, successful and sufficient market acceptance of our products, and, finally, achieving a profitable level of operations.
The issuance of additional equity securities by us may result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current shareholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain further funds required for our continued operations or that additional financing will be available to us when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we are not able to obtain the additional financing on a timely basis, we will not be able to meet our other obligations as they become due and we will be forced to scale down or perhaps even cease our operations. Furthermore, our ability to raise additional capital may be made more difficult by the global financial crisis.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to shareholders.
Critical Accounting Policies
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate these estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, income taxes, and contingencies and litigation, on an ongoing basis. We base these estimates on historical experiences and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. These assumptions form our basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe the following critical accounting policies and the related estimates and assumptions discussed below are among those most important to an understanding of our financial statements.
Stock Based Compensation
We account for expense associated with equity grants under our Equity Incentive Plan, and out-of-plan options to consultants in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") SFAS No. 123R Share-Based Payment. Consequently, for the year ended December 31, 2008, our results of operations reflect compensation expense for new stock options and stock awards granted and vested under our stock incentive plan and out-of-plan options to consultants during the fiscal year 2008.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS AFFECTING EQUITY
During the quarter ended December 31, 2008, we issued 1,100,000 shares of common stock in private transactions under our 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. These transactions are comprised of the following: On November 6, 2008, we issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to John Schwartz, under a consulting agreement with the Company and under our 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. On December 22, 2008, the Company issued to each of Ronald J. Reding and Bruce C. Caruana, consultants to the Company, 200,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.05 per share pursuant to options exercised by them under our 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. On December 31, 2008 we issued to Mr. Schwartz an additional 600,000 shares upon the vesting of additional shares under the November 6, 2008 stock award
During the first quarter ending March 31, 2009, we have issued 370,000 shares of common stock in private transactions. These transactions are comprised of the following: On January 27, 2009, we issued to Mr. Schwartz an additional 300,000 shares upon the vesting of additional shares under the November 6, 2008 stock award. Between February 2 and February 12, 2009, the Company issued 70,000 shares of common stock to four purchasers in connection with a private placement of the Company’s common stock. The shares were sold at a price of $1.00 per share for aggregate proceeds of $70,000.
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BUSINESS
Company Overview
We are an independent developer of wind turbine technology. We have developed a new type of wind turbine called the "Wind Tamer®." Our patented technology is new to the wind turbine industry. We believe that our technology is a more efficient way to harness wind energy than currently used in the industry and will allow us to offer a product that will allow wind energy to better compete with other forms of energy in power generation. We plan to develop our product for use in power generation in the residential, commercial, governmental, industrial, recreational, portable and low-head hydro renewable energy markets and transportation markets. We intend to market our technology worldwide through manufacturing, distribution and licensing arrangements.
We were incorporated in New York on March 30, 2001, under the name Future Energy Solutions, Inc. In November 2008, we changed our name to WindTamer Corporation. Our founder, Gerald E. Brock, invented the "Wind Tamer®" wind turbine in 2002. In December 2003, Mr. Brock was issued a patent for the Wind Tamer turbine technology, which was assigned to us. A second patent application is currently pending in the U.S. which improves upon the original patented technology. We plan to seek international patent protection for our technology.
Since 2002, we have produced numerous working prototypes of the Wind Tamer turbine utilizing our patented technology and have collected a variety of independent test data related to the performance of the machine. To date, we have focused on research and development of our patented technology and production of Wind Tamer prototypes. We have not yet begun large scale manufacturing of the machine or marketing it to customers. We are continually working to improve on our technology
We intend to begin working with strategic partners to manufacture and distribute the Wind Tamer for domestic sale and to license our technology for manufacture and distribution overseas. We have been in preliminary discussions with potential manufacturing partners and distributors to manufacture the Wind Tamer units, and to license our technology. We expect to begin manufacturing and selling or licensing our technology to manufacturing or sales partners in the first half of 2009. At this time, however, we have no definitive agreements or arrangements to do so and there can be no assurance that we will be able to enter into successful arrangements by that time or at all.
Business Strategy
We intend to use our proprietary technology to become a leader in wind turbine technology and renewable energy markets. We intend to enter the global residential, commercial, governmental, industrial, recreational, portable and low-head hydro renewable energy markets to sell and license our products and achieve profitability and self-sustaining growth. We plan to do this by:
• | Developing manufacturing alliances and infrastructure to facilitate mass production of wind turbines to be marketed in U.S. and foreign markets; | |
• | Developing a sales force both organically and through strategic marketing alliances; | |
• | Enhancing the design, functionality, reliability, safety and cost effectiveness of our patented technology and prototype machines; | |
• | Establishing joint ventures, strategic alliances, working participations, licensing, and/or royalty agreements with venture partners to augment our manufacturing and marketing efforts worldwide; and | |
• | Seeking the endorsement of environmental groups to highlight the importance of our product as a viable alternative to fossil fuels as a means to generate power. |
We plan to target power generator distributors and manufacturers to form alliances for the mass production and distribution of our products. We are currently in negotiations with numerous domestic and international companies with advertising, sales support, manufacturing, installation and servicing capabilities. The companies with whom we have spoken work with generators currently fueled by diesel, natural gas, propane and gasoline. We believe our technology will be able to fit within their current structures and work with current off-the-shelf generators. We may also look to these potential partners to provide existing infrastructure in the areas of marketing, customers, installation and service for us to leverage in developing and growing our business. Potential applications of Wind Tamer include stand-alone residential, roof mount residential, stand alone commercial, roof-mount commercial, stand alone industrial, roof-mount industrial, boat – dock and RV applications, low-head hydro, portable, transportation and back-up power sourcing. We plan on initially introducing Wind Tamer units from 1.8 to 10 kilowatts for commercial, industrial and residential use.
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As we develop these strategic alliances, we also plan to organically develop our sales and marketing staff and efforts. We are currently working with a consultant to publicize our corporate developments and strategic alliances to develop and grow our visibility in the marketplace. We also plan to develop informational brochures that describe our product and technology to distribute to our targeted customers. After initially outsourcing manufacturing capabilities we may also work to develop in-house manufacturing, distribution and sales infrastructure while at the same time pursuing licensing arrangements and strategic business alliances with dealerships, manufacturers, distributors and service providers located in the U.S. and abroad to maximize market penetration.
We have done extensive testing on the performance and efficiency of the Wind Tamer through an alliance with an upstate New York engineering school. We believe the data from this testing show the superiority of our product to currently available technology. We intend to continue to enhance and improve the design and performance of our product and technology. We are currently pursuing a second patent that we believe improves upon our design and have filed a patent application.
We believe that environmental groups will embrace and endorse Wind Tamer, and we intend to aggressively pursue endorsements from such groups. The political climate for the introduction of Wind Tamer is beneficial as well. The energy we utilize, how that energy is produced, and the by-products of producing that energy are main topics in political forums around the World. The greater use of wind power generally, including the Wind Tamer, in lieu of generators that use fossil fuels to generate power will eliminate harmful emissions such as carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. The burning of coal in power plants results in the release of billions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year in the U.S. alone.
Industry Overview
The use of renewable energy technologies has grown rapidly during the past several years. Some 65 countries now have targets for their own renewable energy usage, and have enacted wide-ranging public policies to promote the use of renewable energy. Climate change concerns coupled with high energy prices are driving increasing growth in the renewable energy industries. Investment capital flowing into renewable energy reached a record US$77 billion in 2007. This has been due to, among other things, significant increases in commodity fuel prices, increased environmental awareness and political and social movement towards greater use of clean energy. These renewable energy resources include, wind, sunlight, geothermal heat, tides and biofuels. As a result, we believe there is a demand for new proven machines and processes that can deliver renewable energy at rates that are superior to those currently being offered by competing technologies.
As of April 2008, worldwide wind farm capacity was approximately 100,000 megawatts (MW), and wind power produced some 1.3% of global electricity consumption. The U.S. is an important growth area for wind power. The latest American Wind Energy Association figures show that installed U.S. wind power capacity has reached 11,600 MW which is enough to serve three million average households. Currently three quarters of global wind turbine sales are generated by only four turbine manufacturing companies: Vestas, Gamesa, Enercon and GE Energy. GE Energy has installed over 5,500 wind turbines to date.
According to a study published by the American Wind Energy Association, or AWEA, in June 2008, the U.S. market continues to grow an estimated 14% - 25% annually. The AWEA estimates that a least 49 U.S. companies manufacture, or plan to manufacture, small wind turbines. According to AWEA, grid-connected, residential-scale systems 1 – 10KW in capacity constitute the fastest growing market segment. Additional federal tax credits could help accelerate this growth. The AWEA study concludes that the single most effective driver for the wind power industry has been, and continues to be, financial incentive programs offered by select states, which include, among others, New York, California, Michigan, Illinois and Massachusetts. The wind power industry points to the success of the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry's federal investment tax credit which has resulted in 40% - 55% annual growth since the credit's 2005 enactment, in advocating for the same federal-level credit for the wind power industry.
According to the AWEA, during 2009 the Small Wind Certification Council or SWCC will begin to certify small wind systems to a performance, safety, reliability, and sound standard created by AWEA. Several states have indicated that they will require turbines to be SWCC-certified in order to be eligible for their incentive programs. Based upon our revolutionary technology, we believe that this certification process will benefit our marketing efforts as we believe our Wind Tamer units will perform very well in comparison to other turbines currently being manufactured. There can be no assurance however that our products will receive SWCC certification if and when it is implemented. If we do not receive SWCC certification for our products, purchasers of our turbines may not be eligible for incentive programs in states which require the certification for such programs.
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Over 300 wind turbine models (in various stages of development) exist worldwide, of which 100 are engineered by U.S. companies. Manufacturing costs vary widely dependent upon many factors as discussed in the AWEA study. These factors include the availability of state incentives, average annual wind speeds, rising global prices for raw materials such as aluminum, copper and steel, operations and maintenance costs, and permitting costs.
According to AWEA, interest has increased in installing small wind turbines in urban environments, on rooftops, as opposed to an acre or more of unobstructed land. The American Planning Association, local and national media, and numerous green building organizations are taking an interest in this application type as a way to generate renewable, on-site electricity for city buildings. The Wind Tamer units are specifically designed for such applications, and are well-positioned to capitalize on this market segment. In 2007, fewer than 100 units were sold for urban or rooftop purposes, representing approximately 1% of the available U.S. market for such applications.
While we believe there will be wide application for our products, we plan to initially focus in the area of stand-alone generators for residential, commercial and governmental customers.
Turbines with a capacity to generate 10 KW of electricity typically are used to power single homes or farms in remote or off-grid locations. We believe however that our lower powered generators may be able to fill this need as well, based on our efficiency testing. The Small Wind Turbine Industry estimates that 60% of the U.S. has enough wind resources for small turbine use. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a small wind-powered electric generator can reduce a homeowner's electric bills by 50% to 90%. The 2007 Global Small Wind Market Study finds that 6,807 small wind turbines were sold in the US in 2006. Based on this study we believe there are millions of homes, particularly those located in remote locations, that could benefit from the installation of small wind turbine powered generators.
We believe that the Wind Tamer can make wind energy compete with other more widely used energy sources. Coal is the most cost-effective fossil fuel used in the generation of electrical power. The cost of using and producing this electricity is measured in kilowatt hours. Based on data for 2007, the cost of using coal to produce electricity is approximately 4 - 5 cents per kilowatt hour; Nuclear power plant cost is approximately 5 - 7 cents per kilowatt hour; hydro-electric plants approximately 7 - 10 cents per kilowatt hour; and conventional wind turbine farms approximately 10 - 12 cents per kilowatt hour, after subtracting federal and state credits of 3 - 5 cents per kilowatt hour. Without the aforementioned credits, wind farms using current technology would be much less competitive in the market.
Based on our preliminary testing data, and cost estimates for manufacturing, installing and maintaining Wind Tamer units, we estimate a cost of 2 - 3 cents per kilowatt hour for generation of electrical power, after subtracting federal and state credits of 3 – 5 cents per kilowatt hour. Thus, we believe that the Wind Tamer turbine is the first renewable source of electrical energy production that can compete with the cost per kilowatt hour of coal.
Our Products and Technology
With our patented technology we have developed the Wind Tamer wind turbine. The appeal of the Wind Tamer is that it allows customers to take control of their electrical power source in a cost effective manner. Based on our preliminary testing data, our patented process allows for extrapolation of a higher efficiency of usable electricity from the wind's kinetic energy as compared to conventional wind turbine technology, diffuser augmented wind turbine technology, or helical horizontal or vertical wind turbine technology.
Wind Tamer
We believe that the appeal of Wind Tamer will rest with its simplicity. The unit stands 10 to 16 feet off the ground in stand-alone applications. It resembles a sleek jet engine in appearance, rather than the conventional wind turbine with long blades. As the result of this design, we believe it poses little or no threat to birds, pets or the environment. The units stand 10 to 16 feet off the ground and require only 10 square feet of land or roof-top surface area to mount. Conventional wind turbines require 120-foot towers weighing upwards of 1,500 pounds, with a generator weighing 1,200 pounds set atop the tower and copper wires to transmit power from the generator to the ground add another 200 pounds. We expect Wind Tamer turbines to weigh approximately 100 pounds. The Wind Tamer operates with minimal noise or vibration. The design of our units provides for UV-ray and weather protection. This will allow for reduced maintenance costs and increased longevity. Therefore, we believe that the Wind Tamer will lend itself to not only commercial and industrial use, but also residential use.
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Diffuser Augmented Wind Turbine Technology (DAWT)
The Wind Tamer turbine is what is known as a Diffuser Augmented Wind Turbine, or DAWT. Our patented technology, known as "Fluid-Driven Vacuum Enhanced Generator", consists of a fluid-driven power generator having a turbine with several vanes, an exhaust chamber, a device for directing a first fluid towards the vanes of the turbine, a device for directing a second fluid through the generator housing assembly without contacting said turbine, a device for combining the first fluid and the second fluid in an exhaust chamber, and a device for creating a vacuum in the exhaust chamber. The technology utilizes two vacuums pulling the wind through Wind Tamer's rotor aiding the push of the wind. This technology allows for several times the extracted usable electrical energy from the wind's kinetic energy than is provided by conventional and helical wind turbines of much larger size.
We continue to work in conjunction with the engineering department of an upstate New York university in connection with the building and testing of new prototypes and the performance of additional research and development to further perfect our patented technology. We have conducted extensive testing with the University.
During this testing, we found that the Wind Tamer turbine outperformed several of the top selling conventional wind turbines, all of which were two to ten times larger in size than Wind Tamer. Wind Tamer produced several times the electrical output of similar sized conventional wind turbines without any of the problems associated with such conventional wind turbines. During testing, Wind Tamer, while operating under 1 – 2 – 3 and 4 ohm loads, took an off-the-shelf conventional wind turbine generator to its designed limit.
Another important discovery was made at the time of testing. The generator, while operating under the aforementioned loads was cool to the touch. There was no heat build up. The cooling effect was the result of the static pressure behind the rotor being eliminated through Wind Tamer's patented process. A cool operating generator is a more efficient operating generator. These preliminary tests showed that the combination of less heat loss and more electrical power enhances the longevity of the generator, providing a competitive advantage for Wind Tamer over existing wind turbine technology
We have applied for a subsequent patent in the U.S. designed to enhance Wind Tamer's performance. We also plan to expand our patent protection beyond the U.S. by filing patent applications in Europe and other foreign jurisdictions.
Competition
We will compete directly with companies that manufacture and sell conventional wind turbines and helical wind turbines, and also with those that manufacture and sell generators powered by diesel, natural gas, propane and gasoline. Sales of conventional wind turbines and helical wind turbines make up a very small fraction of the U.S. market for generators, and are sold predominately outside the U.S. Currently three-quarters of global wind turbine sales come from only four turbine manufacturing companies: Vestas, Gamesa, Enercon and GE Energy. Bergey WindPower Co., based in Norman, Oklahoma, is one of the world's leading suppliers of small wind turbines. Bergey WindPower Co. has installations in all 50 states and more than 100 countries, and an international network of about 500 dealers. There are several other suppliers of small wind turbines in the U.S., such as Bergey WindPower Co., that are focused on the residential and small business markets, with whom we will compete.
Competitive Advantages
The Wind Tamer turbine has several distinct advantages over both conventional wind turbines and other energy sources for power generators. Wind Tamer resembles a sleek jet engine in appearance. We believe that it is the first wind turbine machine that can be safely placed on residential, commercial or industrial rooftops due to its design, which eliminates vibration and noise. There are millions of roof tops on commercial and industrial buildings with the infrastructure already in place, where Wind Tamer can be placed to harness wind energy.
More Cost Effective than Conventional Wind Turbines . The Wind Tamer has the potential to be cost-effective. Conventional 10 kilowatt wind turbine devices capable of providing electrical power to a typical home can cost $60,000 to $100,000 installed. Under current production levels, this would mean an approximate 20-year payback for customers. We believe that Wind Tamer will cost approximately $50,000 - $60,000, installed, and we believe it will have a 5-year payback period. Unlike coal, oil and other traditional energy sources, the Wind Tamer turbine emits no pollutants and we believe has no negative effects on the environment. Annual maintenance for a conventional wind turbine is $500 - $1,000, while annual maintenance for the Wind Tamer should be minimal.
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Made from Conventional Materials. A Wind Tamer turbine can be manufactured from conventional materials such as fiberglass, glass-reinforced plastic, carbon fiber, or aluminum. Thus, it is manufacturer friendly, with no exotic materials or exotic parts needed. This will facilitate its development and make it easier to locate and acquire raw materials for its construction and to mass produce. The size of the unit can be tailored and specifically manufactured to order for different applications. We have no arrangements with suppliers at this time, but we believe based on flexibility in use of materials and our discussions with potential suppliers, that we will be able to acquire the necessary material when we begin manufacturing our planned products.
Government Support. A significant advantage over conventional energy sources is the availability of government credits for purchasers of wind turbines. For example, the New York State Research and Development Agency now subsidizes 50% of the cost for residential users and 70% for commercial users. Additionally, the federal government provides a credit for 30% of expenditures to install wind energy equipment up to 100 kilowatt subject to a $4,000 cap.
Simple Implementation. Implementation of the unit for use is very simple. Wind Tamer's electrical leads from the generator hook directly into a conversion box that is approximately 4" thick by 16" high that plugs directly in to a standard wall receptacle.
Works at Various Weather Conditions. Conventional wind turbines automatically shut down when wind speeds exceed approximately 35 miles per hour. Conventional wind turbines shut down by means of furl or feathering, and are at the mercy of wind events that often leave them damaged or found on the ground after a high wind event. Wind Tamer has been tested at speeds in excess of 75 miles per hour without shutting down. During the testing process, Wind Tamer was left exposed to a wide variety of weather conditions (including snow) for a continuous period of one year with no maintenance issues. The rotor blades are protected from the weather and UV rays. UV rays and weather are often the demise of conventional wind turbines shortening the life of the generator and rotor blades. Conventional generators have vent holes in their casing for cooling purposes, and in many cases water gets inside the generator and freezes. When the wind picks up the generator's magnets and windings are destroyed by the ice that has formed within the generator.
Point of Consumption Application. Wind Tamer is a point of consumption machine, and can be placed in close proximity to where electricity is needed in stand-alone or roof-mount applications. Conventional wind turbines cannot be roof mounted due to vibration and noise inherent in their operation, and are often placed hundreds of feet, or more, from the point of consumption. Conventional wind turbines require an acre of land with guide-wired towers 120 feet high, and several hundred feet of transmission lines along roads and access avenues to the tower, while we are designing Wind Tamer to be placed on top of or adjacent to commercial buildings or residential homes.
Safety Maximized. We believe that the Wind Tamer poses virtually no safety risks as the rotor blades are housed. Unlike conventional wind turbines, we believe that there is no risk of rotor blade throw. Conventional wind turbines can throw rotor blades frequently, and certain large wind turbines have been documented to throw a rotor blade a quarter mile from the turbine. In addition, there is no danger of ice build-up with Wind Tamer as the rotor blades are housed. When conventional wind turbines are idle, ice build-ups regularly occur and ice is thrown when the turbines engage. This causes potential health hazards to persons or animals during cold weather operation. Conventional wind turbine rotor blades are exposed and operate in open air presenting a hazard to birds. Wind farms must be situated in areas where the wind blows fairly constantly. Such locations are often prime migratory routes for birds. Scientists estimate that as many as 44,000 birds have been killed over the past two decades by conventional wind turbines in the Altamont Pass east of San Francisco. An estimated 50 golden eagles are killed each year at this site.
Silent Operation. Wind Tamer operates virtually silent even under the heaviest of electrical loads. Conventional wind turbines and traditional fuel operated generators are very noisy. Conventional wind turbines are often required to be taken down by municipalities as a result of exceeding legally acceptable noise ordinances.
Minimal Maintenance. Wind Tamer requires minimal maintenance, usually just a sight check. If maintenance is required, the units are easily accessible since they are relatively low to the ground. Conventional wind turbines require on-going maintenance. In most cases, the towers have to be lowered during maintenance. Average annual maintenance costs of $500 to $1,000 are often required for conventional wind turbines in the 10 kilowatt range that powers a moderate sized home.
Customers
While we believe there will be wide application for our products, we plan to initially focus in the area of stand-alone generators to commercial, industrial, governmental and residential consumers. We presently have no customers. We plan to sell or license our products to wholesalers who operate in these markets. The companies with whom we have spoken work with generators currently fueled by diesel, natural gas, propane and gasoline. We believe our technology will be able to fit within their current structures and work with current off-the-shelf generators. They can also provide existing infrastructure in the areas of manufacturing, marketing, distribution, customers, installation and service for us to leverage in developing and growing our business. Potential applications of Wind Tamer include stand-alone residential, roof mount residential, stand-alone commercial, roof-mount commercial, stand-alone industrial, roof-mount industrial, boat – dock and RV applications, low-head hydro, portable, transportation and back-up power sourcing. We plan on initially introducing Wind Tamer units from 1.8 to 10 kilowatts for commercial, industrial and residential use.
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Intellectual Property
Patents
The Wind Tamer turbine is what is known as a Diffuser-Augmented Wind Turbine, or DAWT. We have developed this with our patented technology, "Fluid-Driven Vacuum-Enhanced Generator" (Patent No. US 6,655,907). Mr. Brock was issued this patent in December 2003 and has assigned it to the Company. This patented technology consists of a fluid-driven power generator having a turbine with several vanes, an exhaust chamber, a device for directing a first fluid towards the vanes of the turbine, a device for directing a second fluid through the generator housing assembly without contacting said turbine, a device for combining the first fluid and the second fluid in an exhaust chamber, and a device for creating a vacuum in the exhaust chamber. The technology utilizes two vacuums pulling the wind through Wind Tamer’s rotor aiding the push of the wind. This technology allows for several times the extracted usable electrical energy from the wind's kinetic energy than is provided by conventional and helical wind turbines of much larger size.
We have also applied for another patent that improves upon our wind turbine technology.
Trademarks
We regard our proprietary rights as valuable assets and as important to our competitive advantage. Our Trademarks include the name Wind Tamer® and the slogans Wind Tamer® Bringing Wind Power Down to Earth® and A Wind Turbine Even Your Neighbors Will Love®, which we have registered in the U.S. We plan to use these Trademarks in marketing our products.
Government Regulation
Due to their size and noise, among other things, conventional wind turbines can require extensive government approvals for installation, including zoning and related type matters. They also require significant land for installation, up to a requirement of an acre of land. This adds significant cost for a customer or business to install.
Based on its size and relative quiet operation, we believe that installation of a Wind Tamer turbine has fewer such requirements. While zoning laws vary according to jurisdiction, we believe in many instances no zoning approval would be required for residential or commercial installation of a Wind Tamer turbine. It is possible that zoning approvals for end users could delay implementation for purchasers of our planned products.
Several states offer financial incentives to purchasers of small wind powered systems. When and if the SWCC's certification process is implemented, some of these states have indicated that receipt of financial incentives available to purchasers of wind powered systems will be dependent upon the purchased system receiving certification from the SWCC.
Research and Development
Our research and development activities have focused on developing, improving, and testing our DAWT technology and Wind Tamer turbine and related components. We plan to continue to dedicate our expenditures in the areas of base research for equipment design and enhance our technology. Research and development expenses for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 and since inception, were $150,531, $0 and $190,813, respectively. During each of the last two years our founder Mr. Brock spent over 1,000 hours on research and development activities.
Employees
We currently have two full-time employees, our President, Chief Executive Officer and acting Chief Financial Officer, Gerald Brock, and Amy Brock, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the Company, and is our corporate secretary. We plan to hire approximately 50 additional employees over the next 12 months in the areas of sales, administration and product assembly. As we further develop and market Wind Tamer, we will need to hire additional employees.
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Office and Facilities
Our executive offices are located at 6053 Ely Avenue, Livonia, New York 14487. Our telephone number at that address is 585-346-6442, and our facsimile number is 585-346-3062. We also sublease a warehouse containing 4,300 square feet of space in Geneseo, New York. We plan to utilize this space to begin assembly of our Wind Tamer turbines.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time we are involved with legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. As of the date of this Prospectus we are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings.
OUR MANAGEMENT
Executive Officers and Directors
Our Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides for the election of certain members of a classified board of directors at each annual meeting of shareholders, with each director to serve until the expiration of his or her term and until such director’s successor is elected and qualified. At this time no directors have been designated to a particular class. We expect this to be done in connection with our upcoming annual meeting of shareholders. Officers are elected and serve at the pleasure of the board of directors.
Our officers and directors, and their ages are as follows:
Name | Age | Title | ||
Gerald E. Brock | 60 | Chief Executive Officer, Acting Chief Financial Officer & Director | ||
Eugene R. Henn | 63 | Director | ||
Anthony C. Romano, Jr. | 57 | Director | ||
George Naselaris | 68 | Director |
The principal occupation, title, and business experience of our executive officers and directors during the last five years, including the names and locations of employers, are indicated below.
Gerald E. Brock currently serves and has served as our Chief Executive Officer, acting Chief Financial Officer since inception in 2002. Mr. Brock is also chairman of our Board of Directors. Until October 2007, when he left to focus on the Company, Mr. Brock was the sole owner of Brock Acoustical, Inc., a contractor specializing in medical and dental office construction and other commercial construction, for over twenty-five years.
Eugene Richard Henn is a director of the Company, elected in October 2008. Mr. Henn has served as President of Better Light & Power, a DBA of Prosperity Lighting Supply, Inc., since 1992. The principal business of Prosperity Lighting Supply, Inc. for many years was sales and distribution of commercial-industrial lighting, specializing in energy-saving and full-spectrum lighting. Prosperity Lighting's business has evolved and now consists nearly entirely of generator sales and distribution.
George Naselaris, is a director of the Company, elected in November 2008. Mr. Naselaris has been the owner of the Duchess Restaurant in Penfield, New York for over 40 years, a full service family restaurant.
Anthony C. Romano, Jr. is a director of the Company, elected in October 2008. Mr. Romano has served as Vice President of Equipment for Johnson and Lund Co., Inc. ("Johnson and Lund") since 2001. Johnson and Lund supplies merchandise, equipment and design services to the dental profession.
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Board Committees
The Board of Directors does not have a standing audit, nominating or compensation committee (or other committees differently designed and performing similar functions). Instead, our entire Board of Directors performs the functions traditionally discharged by those committees.
Executive Officer Compensation
The following table sets forth, for the last two fiscal years, the dollar value of all cash and noncash compensation earned by the person who was our chief executive officer (our “Named Executive Officer”).
Summary Compensation Table
Name and Principal Position | Year Ended December 31 | Salary ($) | Bonus ($) | Stock Awards ($) | Option Awards ($) | Non-equity incentive plan compensation ($) | Non-qualified deferred compensation earnings ($) | All other compensation ($) | Total ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gerald Brock, Chief Executive Officer, acting Chief Financial Officer | 2008 2007 | 191,856 19,800 | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | 191,856 19,800 |
We do not have a written employment agreement with Mr. Brock. Our current arrangement with Mr. Brock is that he serves as our chief executive and acting financial officer on a full-time basis.
Mr. Brock did not receive any equity incentive awards during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007.
We do not have any plans that provide for the payment of any retirement benefits to Mr. Brock, and there are no contracts, agreements, plans, or arrangements that provide for any payment to Mr. Brock in the event of his resignation, retirement, or other termination of his employment with us.
Compensation of Directors
Our Board of Directors has adopted a plan for compensating our non-employee directors. Under the plan, non-employee directors will receive options to purchase 200,000 shares of Common Stock under our Equity Incentive Plan on January 5th of each year. In October 2008, Eugene Richard Henn and Anthony C. Romano, Jr., were, and in November 2008, George Naselaris was, granted options to purchase 200,000 shares each at an exercise price of $.05 per share upon their election to the Board of Directors. They will not be eligible to receive an additional option grant in January 2009. The options will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant. The grant will be pro-rated for directors who are appointed on a date other than January 1 of any fiscal year.
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Director Independence
At this time, we are not subject to the requirements of a national securities exchange or an inter-dealer quotation system with respect to the need to have a majority of our directors as independent. In the absence of such requirements, we have elected to use the definition established by the Nasdaq independence rule which defines an independent director as a person other than an officer or employee of us or our subsidiaries or any other individual having a relationship, which in the opinion of our board of directors, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. The definition further provides that the following relationships are considered bars to independence regardless of the board's determination: Employment by the company; employment of the director or a family member by us or any parent or subsidiary of ours at any time thereof during the past three years, other than family members in non-executive officer positions; $100,000 compensation; acceptance by the director or a family member of any compensation from us or any parent or subsidiary in excess of $100,000 during any twelve month period within three years of the independence determination; auditor affiliation; or a director or a family member of the director, being a partner of our outside auditor or having been a partner or employee of our outside auditor who worked on our audit, during the past three years. Based on the foregoing definition, Eugene Henn, George Naselaris, and Anthony Romano are independent directors. Gerald Brock would not be considered independent under the applicable Nasdaq standards for independence for service on the Board or a committee. The Board of Directors does not have a standing audit, nominating or compensation committee (or other committees differently designed and performing similar functions). Instead, our entire Board of Directors performs the functions traditionally discharged by those committees.
Pension and Deferred Compensation Plans
The Company has no pension or deferred compensation plans for any employees, executives or directors. The Company does allow employees to contribute to a 401K plan which all employees are eligible to participate in, however the Company provides no match funding to such plan.
Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan
We have a 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, under which we have presently reserved 6,600,000 shares of common stock for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding awards and future issuances. Our shareholders approved our 2008 Equity Incentive Plan by a majority written consent on November 21, 2008. The plan provides for grants of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards and cash awards to our key employees and consultants.
With respect to our current plan, the compensation committee of the Board of Directors administers and interprets our current plan. The exercise price of common stock underlying an option may be greater, less than or equal to fair market value. However, the exercise price of an incentive stock option must be equal to or greater than the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date such incentive stock option is granted. The maximum term of an option is 10 years from the date of grant. In the event of a dissolution, liquidation or change in control transaction, the Company can, in its discretion, (i) provide for the assumption or substitution of, or adjustment to, each outstanding award; (ii) accelerate the vesting of options and terminate any restrictions on stock awards; or (iii) provide for termination of awards as a result of the change in control on such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate, including providing for the cancellation of awards for a cash or other payment to the award holder. The purpose of the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan is to promote our long-term growth and profitability by providing key people with incentives to improve stockholder value and contribute to our growth and financial success and by enabling us to attract, retain and reward the best available people.
The maximum number of shares of common stock that we may issue with respect to awards under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan is 8,000,000 shares, of which 1,000,000 shares of common stock are available for the grant of incentive based options. If any award, or portion of an award, under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan expires or terminates unexercised, becomes unexercisable or is forfeited or otherwise terminated, surrendered or canceled as to any shares, or if any shares of common stock are surrendered to us in connection with any award (whether or not such surrendered shares were acquired pursuant to any award), or if any shares are withheld by us, the shares subject to such award and the surrendered or withheld shares will thereafter be available for further awards under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.
The 2008 Equity Incentive Plan is administered by our Board of Directors or by a committee or committees as the Board of Directors may appoint from time to time. The administrator has full power and authority to take all actions necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, including, but not limited to, the authority to: (i) determine who is eligible for awards, and the time or times at which such awards will be granted; (ii) determine the types of awards to be granted; (iii) determine the number of shares covered by or used for reference purposes for each award; (iv) impose such terms, limitations, restrictions and conditions upon any such award as the administrator deems appropriate; (v) modify, amend, extend or renew outstanding awards, or accept the surrender of outstanding awards and substitute new awards (provided however, that, except as noted below, any modification that would materially adversely affect any outstanding award may not be made without the consent of the holder); (vi) accelerate or otherwise change the time in which an award may be exercised or becomes payable and to waive or accelerate the lapse, in whole or in part, of any restriction or condition with respect to such award, including, but not limited to, any restriction or condition with respect to the vesting or exercisability of an award following termination of any grantee's employment or consulting relationship; and (vii) establish objectives and conditions, if any, for earning awards and determining whether awards will be paid after the end of a performance period.
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In the event of changes in our common stock by reason of any stock dividend, split-up, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, business combination or exchange of shares and the like, the administrator may make adjustments to the number and kind of shares reserved for issuance or with respect to which awards may be granted under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, in the aggregate or per individual per year, and to the number, kind and price of shares covered by outstanding award.
Without the consent of holders of awards, the administrator in its discretion is authorized to make adjustments in the terms and conditions of, and the criteria included in, awards in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events affecting us, or our financial statements or those of any of our affiliates, or of changes in applicable laws, regulations, or accounting principles, whenever the administrator determines that such adjustments are appropriate in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.
Participation in the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan will be open to all of our employees, officers, directors and other individuals providing bona fide services to us or any of our affiliates, as the administrator may select from time to time. All non-employee directors and employees will be eligible to participate in the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.
The 2008 Equity Incentive Plan allows for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, stock awards and cash awards. The administrator may grant these awards separately or in tandem with other awards. The administrator will also determine the prices, expiration dates and other material conditions governing the exercise of the awards. We, or any of our affiliates, may make or guarantee loans to assist grantees in exercising awards and satisfying any withholding tax obligations arising from awards.
Because participation and the types of awards available for grant under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan are subject to the discretion of the administrator, the benefits or amounts that any participant or groups of participants may receive if the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan is approved are not currently determinable.
Our Board of Directors may terminate, amend or modify all or any provision of the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan at any time, subject to the approval of the stockholders of the Company as required by law.
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth, as of February 12, 2009, the name, address, and stockholdings of each person who owns of record, or was known by us to own beneficially, 5% or more of our common stock currently issued and outstanding; the name and stockholdings of each director; and the stockholdings of all executive officers and directors as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, all shares consist of common stock, and all such shares are owned beneficially and of record by the named person or group:
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner | Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership¹ | Percent of Class¹ | ||||||
Directors and Executive Officers | ||||||||
Gerald E. Brock, CEO & Director2, 4 | 50,710,000 | 62.0 | % | |||||
Eugene R. Henn | 184,000 | * | ||||||
Anthony C. Romano, Jr. | 200,000 | * | ||||||
George Naselaris | 0 | 0.0 | % | |||||
All Executive Officers and Directors of WindTamer Corporation as a Group | 51,094,000 | 62.5 | % | |||||
Beneficial Owners of 5% or More | ||||||||
Charles LaLoggia3, 4 | 7,330,000 | 8.5 | % |
* less than 1% of the outstanding shares of common stock.
¹ The calculations for these columns are based upon 81,010,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding on February 12, 2009, plus the number of shares of Common Stock deemed outstanding pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3(d)(1). Shares of common stock subject to options exercisable within 60 days of February 12, 2009 are deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage of the person holding such option but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person.
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² Presently reported ownership includes an aggregate of 440,000 shares held by Mr. Brock’s wife and daughter and an aggregate of 800,000 shares underlying options held by his wife and daughter.
³ Presently reported ownership includes 5,670,000 shares issuable under options exercisable within 60 days of February 12, 2009 held by Mr. LaLoggia.
4 Mr. Brock's address is 6053 Ely Avenue, Livonia, New York 14487; and Mr. LaLoggia's address is 457 Park Avenue, Rochester, New York, 14607.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
On November 18, 2008, the Board of Directors granted stock options under the Company's 2008 Equity Incentive Plan to the wife of Mr. Brock, Lucinda Brock, and his two children, Jesse Brock and Amy Brock. On November 25, 2008, the Board of Directors granted stock options under the Company’s 2008 Equity Incentive Plan to Mr. Brock’s brother, Richard Brock. Each had provided services to the Company during 2008. Amy Brock is the Company's corporate secretary. Each option grant was to purchase 400,000 shares of common stock at a price of $.05 per share.
SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
The following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of shares of common stock by the selling shareholders as of the date of this prospectus, and the number of shares of common stock covered by this prospectus. Except as otherwise noted below, none of the selling shareholders has held any position or office, or has had any other material relationship with us or any of our affiliates within the past three years.
The number of shares of common stock that may be actually purchased by certain selling shareholders under the options and the number of shares of common stock that may be actually sold by each selling stockholder will be determined by such selling stockholder. Because certain selling stockholder may purchase all, some or none of the shares of common stock which can be purchased under the options and each selling stockholder may sell all, some or none of the shares of common stock which each holds, and because the offering contemplated by this prospectus is not currently being underwritten, no estimate can be given as to the number of shares of common stock that will be held by the selling shareholders upon termination of the offering. The information set forth in the following table regarding the beneficial ownership after resale of shares is based on the basis that each selling stockholder will purchase the maximum number of shares of common stock provided for by the options owned by the selling stockholder and each selling stockholder will sell all of the shares of common stock owned by that selling stockholder and covered by this prospectus.
Selling Shareholder Name | Securities Owned Prior to Filing | Stock Options Owned Prior to Filing and Offered for Security Holder's Account | Shares Beneficially Owned After Offering | Resulting Ownership Percentage1 | ||||||||||||
400 Terry Inc. | - | 3,732,000 | 3,732,000 | 4.4 | % | |||||||||||
500 Sofia Inc. | - | 3,732,000 | 3,732,000 | 4.4 | % | |||||||||||
300 Ioannis Inc. | - | 3,732,000 | 3,732,000 | 4.4 | % | |||||||||||
200 Anastasios Inc. | - | 3,732,000 | 3,732,000 | 4.4 | % | |||||||||||
100 Demetrios Inc. | - | 3,732,000 | 3,732,000 | 4.4 | % | |||||||||||
111 EJH, Inc. | - | 920,000 | 920,000 | 1.1 | % | |||||||||||
609 MTH, Inc.2 | 1,660,000- | 2,410,000 | 4,070,000 | 4.9 | % | |||||||||||
10 EJH, Inc. | - | 3,340,000 | 3,340,000 | 4.0 | % | |||||||||||
Charles LaLoggia3 | 1,660,000 | 5,670,000 | 7,330,000 | 8.5 | % | |||||||||||
April Wayenberg | - | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1.2 | % | |||||||||||
TOTAL | 32,000,000 | 35,320,000 | 31.3 | % |
1. The calculations for these columns are based upon 81,010,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding on February 12, 2009, plus the number of shares of Common Stock deemed outstanding pursuant to SEC Rule 13d-3(d)(1). Shares of common stock subject to options exercisable within 60 days of February 12, 2009, are deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage of the person holding such option but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of any other person.
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2. Beneficial ownership includes 1,660,000 shares held by Michael T. Hughes, the sole shareholder of 609 MTH, Inc. Mr. Hughes has acted as a consultant to the Company since July 2008.
3. Mr. LaLoggia has acted as a consultant to the Company since July 2008.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
We are registering for resale by the selling shareholders and certain transferees a total of shares of common stock, of which shares are issued and outstanding and up to shares are issuable upon exercise of options. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale by the selling shareholders of the shares of common stock, although we may receive up to approximately $1,600,000 upon the exercise of all of the options by the selling shareholders. We will bear all fees and expenses incident to our obligation to register the shares of common stock. If the shares of common stock are sold through broker-dealers or agents, the selling stockholder will be responsible for any compensation to such broker-dealers or agents.
The selling shareholders may pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the shares of common stock owned by them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell the shares of common stock from time to time pursuant to this prospectus.
The selling shareholders also may transfer and donate the shares of common stock in other circumstances in which case the transferees, donees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.
The selling shareholders will sell their shares of common stock subject to the following:
1. all or a portion of the shares of common stock beneficially owned by the selling shareholders or their respective pledgees, donees, transferees or successors in interest, may be sold on the OTC Bulletin Board Market, any national securities exchange or quotation service on which the shares of our common stock may be listed or quoted at the time of sale, in the over-the-counter market, in privately negotiated transactions, through the writing of options, whether such options are listed on an options exchange or otherwise, short sales or in a combination of such transactions;
2. each sale may be made at market prices prevailing at the time of such sale, at negotiated prices, at fixed prices, or at varying prices determined at the time of sale;
3. some or all of the shares of common stock may be sold through one or more broker-dealers or agents and may involve crosses, block transactions, or hedging transactions. The selling shareholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or agents, which may in turn engage in short sales of the common stock in the course of hedging in positions they assume. The selling shareholders may also sell shares of common stock short and deliver shares of common stock to close out short positions, or loan or pledge shares of common stock to broker-dealers or agent that in turn may sell such shares; and
4. in connection with such sales through one or more broker-dealers or agents, such broker-dealers or agents may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the selling shareholders and may receive commissions from the purchasers of the shares of common stock for whom they act as broker-dealer or agent or to whom they sell as principal (which discounts, concessions or commissions as to particular broker-dealers or agents may be in excess of those customary in the types of transactions involved). Any broker-dealer or agent participating in any such sale may be deemed to be an "underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act and will be required to deliver a copy of this prospectus to any person who purchases any share of common stock from or through such broker-dealer or agent. We have been advised that, as of the date hereof, none of the selling shareholders have made any arrangements with any broker-dealer or agent for the sale of their shares of common stock.
The selling shareholders and any broker-dealer participating in the distribution of the shares of common stock may be deemed to be "underwriters." In addition, any shares of common stock covered by this prospectus which qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144 may be sold under Rule 144 rather than pursuant to this prospectus.
If required at the time a particular offering of the shares of common stock is made, a prospectus supplement or, if appropriate, a post-effective amendment to the shelf registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, will be distributed which will set forth the aggregate amount of shares of common stock being offered and the terms of the offering, including the name or names of any broker-dealers or agents, any discounts, commissions and other terms constituting compensation from the selling stockholder and any discounts, commissions or concessions allowed or re-allowed or paid to broker-dealers.
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Under the securities laws of some states, the shares of common stock may be sold in such states only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states the shares of common stock may not be sold unless such shares have been registered or qualified for sale in such state or an exemption from registration or qualification is available and is complied with. There can be no assurance that any selling stockholder will sell any or all of the shares of common stock registered pursuant to the shelf registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part.
The selling shareholders and any other person participating in such distribution will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations there under, including, without limitation, Regulation M of the Exchange Act, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the shares of common stock by the selling shareholders and any other participating person. Regulation M may also restrict the ability of any person engaged in the distribution of the shares of common stock to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of common stock. All of the foregoing may affect the marketability of the shares of common stock and the ability of any person or entity to engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares of common stock.
We will bear all expenses of the registration of the shares of common stock including, without limitation, Securities and Exchange Commission filing fees and expenses of compliance with state securities or "blue sky" laws. The selling shareholders will pay all underwriting discounts and selling commissions and expenses, brokerage fees and transfer taxes, as well as the fees and disbursements of counsel to and experts for the selling shareholders, if any. We will indemnify the selling shareholders against liabilities, including some liabilities under the Securities Act, in accordance with the registration rights agreement or the selling shareholders will be entitled to contribution. We will be indemnified by the selling shareholders against civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act that may arise from any written information furnished to us by the selling shareholders for use in this prospectus, in accordance with the related registration rights agreement or will be entitled to contribution. Once sold under this shelf registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, the shares of common stock will be freely tradable in the hands of persons other than our affiliates.
SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR RESALE
Upon completion of the offering, assuming the offering were completed as of February 12, 2009, 34,823,766 of our outstanding shares, including those to be sold in the offering, will be freely tradable in the public market without restriction under the Securities Act. 50,110,000 shares will be held by our "affiliates," as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, and may be sold in the public market only pursuant to Rule 144. 28,076,234 shares will be "restricted," as that term is defined in Rule 144 under the Securities Act, and may be sold in the public market only if they are registered or if they qualify for an exemption from registration, such as the exemption afforded by Rule 144. Additionally, we plan to file a Registration Statement on Form S-8 to cover the issuance of approximately 8,000,000 shares of our common stock reserved for issuance under our 2008 Equity Incentive Plan.
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES
Common Stock
As of February 12, 2009, we had 81,010,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on each matter submitted to a vote at any meeting of shareholders. Holders of common stock do not have cumulative voting rights, and therefore, a majority of the outstanding shares voting at a meeting of shareholders is able to elect the entire board of directors, and if they do so, minority shareholders would not be able to elect any members to the board of directors. Our bylaws provide that a majority of our issued and outstanding shares constitutes a quorum for shareholders’ meetings, except with respect to certain matters for which a greater percentage quorum is required by statute.
Our shareholders have no preemptive rights to acquire additional shares of common stock or other securities. Our common stock is not subject to redemption and carries no subscription or conversion rights. In the event of our liquidation, the shares of common stock are entitled to share equally in corporate assets after satisfaction of all liabilities and the payment of any liquidation preferences.
Holders of common stock are entitled to receive such dividends as the board of directors may from time to time declare out of funds legally available for the payment of dividends. We seek growth and expansion of our business through the reinvestment of profits, if any, and do not anticipate that we will pay dividends on the common stock in the foreseeable future.
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As of the date of this filing, we have 35,200,0000 shares of common stock reserved for issuance on exercise of options and warrants.
The board of directors has authority to authorize the offer and sale of additional securities without the vote of or notice to existing shareholders, and it is likely that additional securities will be issued to provide future financing. The issuance of additional securities could dilute the percentage interest and per share book value of existing shareholders.
Preferred Stock
Under our Certificate of Incorporation, our board of directors is authorized, without shareholder action, to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series and to fix the number of shares and rights, preferences, and limitations of each series. Among the specific matters that may be determined by the board of directors are the dividend rate, the redemption price, if any, conversion rights, if any, the amount payable in the event of our voluntary liquidation or dissolution, and voting rights, if any. If we offer preferred stock, the specific designations and rights will be described in amended Certificate of Incorporation.
Anti-Takeover Effects of Certain Provisions
Certain provisions of the New York Business Corporation Law, our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, and our Amended and Restated By-Laws, may have the effect of delaying, deferring or discouraging another party from acquiring control of us.
New York Law
We are subject to Section 912 of the New York Business Corporation Law, which regulates, subject to some exceptions, acquisitions of New York corporations. In general, Section 912 prohibits us from engaging in a "business combination" with an "interested shareholder" for a period of five years following the date the person becomes an interested shareholder, unless:
· | our Board of Directors approved the business combination or the transaction in which the person became an interested shareholder prior to the date the person attained this status; |
· | the holders of a majority of our outstanding voting stock not beneficially owned by such interested shareholder approved such business combination at a meeting called for such purpose no earlier than five years after such interested shareholder attained his status; or |
· | the business combination meets certain valuation requirements. |
Section 912 defines a "business combination" to include, among others:
· | any merger or consolidation involving us and the interested shareholder; |
· | any sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition to the interested shareholder of 10% or more of our assets; |
· | the issuance or transfer by us of 5% or more of our outstanding stock to the interested shareholder, subject to certain exceptions; |
· | the adoption of any plan or proposal for our liquidation or dissolution pursuant to any agreement with the interested shareholder; |
· | any transaction involving us that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share of our stock owned by the interested shareholder; and |
· | the receipt by the interested shareholder of the benefit of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges, or other financial benefits provided by or through us. |
In general, Section 912 defines an "interested shareholder" as any shareholder who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of the outstanding voting stock of a corporation or who is an affiliate or associate of such corporation and at any time within the five-year period prior to the time of determination of interested shareholder status did own 20% or more of the then outstanding voting stock of the corporation.
Classified Board of Directors
Our certificate of incorporation divides our board of directors into three classes. The terms of office of the directors initially classified shall be as follows: that of the first class shall expire at the next annual meeting of shareholders; the second class at the succeeding annual meeting; and the third class at the third succeeding annual meeting. At each annual meeting thereafter, directors to replace those whose terms expire at such annual meeting shall be elected to three-year terms.
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Amendments to Certificate of Incorporation
Our certificate of incorporation requires that any proposed amendment to the provisions of our certificate of incorporation relating to the de-classification of directors, the removal of directors for cause, or the exculpation of directors for liability to the Corporation or the shareholders, be approved by an affirmative vote of in excess of 66 2/3% of the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to vote thereon at the time of any such proposed amendment.
Amendments to By-Laws
Our By-Laws, as amended, require the affirmative vote of in excess of 66 2/3% of the issued and outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon or the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors to amend or repeal By-Laws governing the manner of conducting shareholder meetings, advance notice procedures to be followed by shareholders who desire to bring business before any annual meeting, advance notice procedures for nominating candidates for election to our Board of Directors, and procedures for increasing or decreasing the number of directors, filling vacancies on the Board of Directors, and removing directors.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the common stock we are offering pursuant to this prospectus will be passed upon by Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP, outside counsel to the Company. Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP does not beneficially own any of our common stock.
EXPERTS
The financial statements and schedules included in this prospectus and elsewhere in the registration statement, to the extent and for the periods indicated in their reports, have been audited or reviewed, as the case may be, by Rotenberg & Co. LLP and are included in reliance upon the authority of said firms as experts in giving said reports. Rotenberg & Co. LLP does not beneficially own any of our common stock.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We are subject to the information requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In accordance with the Exchange Act, we file reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our reports, proxy statements and other information filed with the SEC may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Room 1024, Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of such material also may be obtained at prescribed rates from the Public Reference Branch of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549-1004. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms. The SEC maintains a web site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC.
You may request a copy of these filings, at no cost by writing or telephoning us at the following address:
Windtamer Corporation
6053 Ely Avenue
Livonia, New York 14487
(585) 346-6442
Attention: Corporate Secretary
You should rely only on the information incorporated by reference or provided in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone else to provide you with different information. The selling security holders will not make an offer of the shares of our common stock in any state where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of those documents.
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WindTamer Corporation
Index to Financial Statements
Financial Statement
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | F-2 | |
Balance Sheets | F-3 | |
Statements of Operations | F-4 | |
Statements of Cash Flows | F-5 | |
Statement of Stockholders’ Equity | F-6 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | F-7 |
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
WindTamer Corporation (formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.)
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of WindTamer Corporation (formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.) as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and for the period from date of inception (March 30, 2001) through December 31, 2008. WindTamer Corporation’s management is responsible for these financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits 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 audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of WindTamer Corporation as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and for the period from date of inception (March 30, 2001) through December 31, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company’s significant operating losses raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Rotenberg & Co., llp
Rochester, New York
February 13, 2009
F-2
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Balance Sheets
December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2008 | 2007 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 204,771 | $ | 30,410 | ||||
Prepaid expenses | 6,789 | 0 | ||||||
Security deposits | 1,950 | 0 | ||||||
Total current assets | 213,510 | 30,410 | ||||||
Fixed assets | ||||||||
Intangible assets | ||||||||
Patent | 17,868 | 11,952 | ||||||
Trademark | 4,525 | 0 | ||||||
Less accumulated amortization | (1,406 | ) | (703 | ) | ||||
Total intangible assets | 20,987 | 11,249 | ||||||
Property and equipment | ||||||||
Equipment | 10,268 | 248 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 6,200 | 0 | ||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | (1,779 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||
Total property and equipment | 14,689 | 239 | ||||||
Total fixed assets | 35,676 | 11,488 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 249,186 | $ | 41,898 | ||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 33,296 | $ | 3,872 | ||||
Payroll liabilities | 9,176 | 0 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 42,472 | 3,872 | ||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized, $.0001 par value; none issued or outstanding | 0 | 0 | ||||||
Common stock, 500,000,000 shares authorized, $0.0001 par value; 80,640,000 and 61,400,000 shares issued and outstanding respectively | 8,064 | 6,140 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,430,199 | 123,629 | ||||||
Deficit accumulated during development stage | (1,231,549 | ) | (91,743 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 206,714 | 38,026 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 249,186 | $ | 41,898 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-3
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
and For the Period Since Inception
Period from Date | ||||||||||||
of Inception | ||||||||||||
Year Ended | Year Ended | (March 30, 2001) | ||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | through | ||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | December 31, 2008 | ||||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||
Advertising and promotion | $ | 34,584 | $ | 0 | $ | 34,584 | ||||||
Amortization | 703 | 703 | 1,406 | |||||||||
Automobile expense | 11,521 | 357 | 11,878 | |||||||||
Bank charges | 38 | 0 | 38 | |||||||||
Depreciation | 1,770 | 9 | 1,779 | |||||||||
Director fees | 1,892 | 0 | 1,892 | |||||||||
Donations | 620 | 0 | 620 | |||||||||
Dues and subscriptions | 300 | 0 | 300 | |||||||||
Employee benefits | 9,157 | 0 | 9,157 | |||||||||
Insurance | 6,076 | 0 | 6,076 | |||||||||
Interest and penalties | 975 | 0 | 975 | |||||||||
Labor | 3,200 | 0 | 3,780 | |||||||||
Meals and entertainment | 2,730 | 0 | 2,730 | |||||||||
Office supplies | 5,742 | 1,107 | 6,859 | |||||||||
Officer compensation | 270,779 | 19,800 | 290,579 | |||||||||
Payroll | 16,624 | 0 | 16,624 | |||||||||
Payroll taxes | 18,724 | 0 | 18,724 | |||||||||
Postage and delivery | 1,837 | 0 | 1,837 | |||||||||
Professional fees: | ||||||||||||
Accounting | 32,651 | 500 | 33,151 | |||||||||
Auditing | 15,000 | 0 | 15,000 | |||||||||
Consulting | 447,885 | 0 | 447,885 | |||||||||
Legal fees | 69,578 | 3,727 | 97,183 | |||||||||
Other | 3,554 | 0 | 3,554 | |||||||||
Rent - equipment | 21,921 | 0 | 21,921 | |||||||||
Rent - occupancy | 1,400 | 0 | 1,400 | |||||||||
Research and development | 150,531 | 0 | 190,813 | |||||||||
State franchise tax | 25 | 113 | 856 | |||||||||
Supplies | 1,637 | 0 | 1,637 | |||||||||
Telephone | 2,354 | 151 | 2,505 | |||||||||
Travel | 5,750 | 0 | 5,750 | |||||||||
Utilities | 248 | 0 | 248 | |||||||||
Total expenses | 1,139,806 | 26,467 | 1,231,741 | |||||||||
Loss from operations | (1,139,806 | ) | (26,467 | ) | (1,231,741 | ) | ||||||
Non-operating revenue | ||||||||||||
Interest | 0 | 0 | 192 | |||||||||
Net loss before income taxes | (1,139,806 | ) | (26,467 | ) | (1,231,549 | ) | ||||||
Income taxes | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Net loss | $ | (1,139,806 | ) | $ | (26,467 | ) | $ | (1,231,549 | ) | |||
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 73,206,667 | 60,116,667 | 61,728,171 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-4
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
and For the Period Since Inception through December 31, 2008
Period from Date | ||||||||||||
of Inception | ||||||||||||
Year Ended | Year Ended | (March 30, 2001) | ||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | through | ||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | December 31, 2008 | ||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (1,139,806 | ) | $ | (26,467 | ) | $ | (1,231,549 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Amortization expense | 703 | 703 | 1,406 | |||||||||
Depreciation expense | 1,770 | 9 | 1,779 | |||||||||
Services received in exchange for common stock | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | |||||||||
Stock-based consulting costs and director fees | 407,752 | 0 | 407,752 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Increase in prepaid expenses | (6,789 | ) | 0 | (6,789 | ) | |||||||
Increase in security deposits | (1,950 | ) | 0 | (1,950 | ) | |||||||
Increase in accounts payable | 29,424 | 3,154 | 33,296 | |||||||||
Increase in payroll liabilities | 9,176 | 0 | 9,176 | |||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (699,720 | ) | (22,601 | ) | (783,879 | ) | ||||||
Investing Activities | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of fixed assets | (16,220 | ) | (248 | ) | (16,468 | ) | ||||||
Increase in intangible assets | (10,441 | ) | 0 | (22,393 | ) | |||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (26,661 | ) | (248 | ) | (38,861 | ) | ||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 907,000 | 70,000 | 1,027,000 | |||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 20,000 | 0 | 20,000 | |||||||||
Expenses paid by shareholder | 0 | 0 | 23,510 | |||||||||
Cash paid for services related to offering | (26,258 | ) | (16,741 | ) | (42,999 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 900,742 | 53,259 | 1,027,511 | |||||||||
Increase in cash | 174,361 | 30,410 | 204,771 | |||||||||
Cash - beginning | 30,410 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Cash - ending | $ | 204,771 | $ | 30,410 | $ | 204,771 | ||||||
Supplemental Information: | ||||||||||||
Income Taxes Paid | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | $ | 0 | ||||||
Interest Paid | $ | 975 | $ | 0 | $ | 975 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
F-5
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Since Inception through December 31, 2008
Treasury Stock | Common Stock | Additional | Deficit Accumulated During the | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of Shares | Par Value | Number of Shares | Par Value | Paid-In Capital | Development Stage | Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock in exchange for services | 60,000,000 | 6,000 | (3,000 | ) | 3,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the period from March 30, 2001 through December 31, 2001 | (3,100 | ) | (3,100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2001 | 0 | 0 | 60,000,000 | 6,000 | (3,000 | ) | (3,100 | ) | (100 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Expenses paid by shareholder | 20,000 | 20,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 93,320 | 9 | 49,991 | 50,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for 2002 | (61,348 | ) | (61,348 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2002 | 0 | 0 | 60,093,320 | 6,009 | 66,991 | (64,448 | ) | 8,552 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses paid by shareholder | 3,510 | 3,510 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Treasury stock received at no cost | 93,320 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement of treasury stock | (93,320 | ) | (93,320 | ) | (9 | ) | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for 2003 | (428 | ) | (428 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2003 | 0 | 0 | 60,000,000 | 6,000 | 70,510 | (64,876 | ) | 11,634 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for 2004 | (140 | ) | (140 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2004 | 0 | 0 | 60,000,000 | 6,000 | 70,510 | (65,016 | ) | 11,494 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for 2005 | (130 | ) | (130 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2005 | 0 | 0 | 60,000,000 | 6,000 | 70,510 | (65,146 | ) | 11,364 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for 2006 | (130 | ) | (130 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2006 | 0 | 0 | 60,000,000 | 6,000 | 70,510 | (65,276 | ) | 11,234 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 1,400,000 | 140 | 69,860 | 70,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offering costs paid by Company | (16,741 | ) | (16,741 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for 2007 | (26,467 | ) | (26,467 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2007 | 0 | 0 | 61,400,000 | 6,140 | 123,629 | (91,743 | ) | 38,026 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock for cash | 18,140,000 | 1,814 | 905,186 | 907,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock under stock award agreement | 700,000 | 70 | 34,930 | 35,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offering costs paid by Company | (26,258 | ) | (26,258 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock option expense | 372,752 | 372,752 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of stock under stock options | 400,000 | 40 | 19,960 | 20,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for 2008 | (1,139,806 | ) | (1,139,806 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2008 | 0 | 0 | 80,640,000 | 8,064 | 1,430,199 | (1,231,549 | ) | 206,714 |
F-6
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes To The Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
Method of Accounting
WindTamer Corporation maintains its books and prepares its financial statements on the accrual basis of accounting.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include time deposits, certificates of deposit, and all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less. WindTamer Corporation maintains cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions which periodically may exceed federally insured limits.
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 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.
Income Taxes
No income taxes have been incurred from inception through 2008. The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”, using the asset and liability approach, which requires recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of such assets and liabilities. This method utilizes enacted statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse and gives immediate effect to changes in income tax rates upon enactment. Deferred assets are recognized, net of any valuation allowance, for temporary differences and net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred income tax expense represents the change in net deferred assets and liability balances.
Net operating losses of $1,231,549 incurred from inception through 2008 expire as tax deductions in 2021-2028.
F-7
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes To The Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
Stock-Based Compensation
In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (“SFAS No. 123R”). SFAS No. 123R establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. SFAS No. 123R focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS No. 123R requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.
Recent Pronouncements
WindTamer Corporation does not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on the results of operations, financial position, or cash flow.
Development Stage
WindTamer Corporation has operated as a development stage enterprise since its inception by devoting substantially all of its efforts to planning, raising capital, research and development, and developing markets for its products. Accordingly, the financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the accounting and reporting principles prescribed by SFAS No. 7, “Accounting and Reporting by Development Stage Enterprises,” issued by FASB.
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share
Loss per share was computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of shares was calculated by taking the number of shares outstanding and weighting them by the amount of time that they were outstanding. Basic and diluted losses per share were the same, as there were no common stock options or warrants as of December 31, 2007 and the exercise price for common stock options as of December 31, 2008 was equal to fair market value.
Note 2 - Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared assuming that WindTamer Corporation will continue as a going concern. The Company is in a development stage and has had no revenue. The lack of sales and recurring losses from operations raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Continuation of the Company is dependent on achieving sufficiently profitable operations and may require additional financing. The Company plans to launch the commercialization of its planned products utilizing its current working capital, and by outsourcing manufacturing and marketing through regional distributors in 2009. It is also seeking additional equity financing from private sources to provide working capital. There can be no assurance that any revenues from these planned operations or proceeds from its planned equity financing will be sufficient. In the event it is not sufficient, the Company would need to seek other sources of capital. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in raising additional capital when it is required.
F-8
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes To The Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
Note 3 – Organization
WindTamer Corporation was incorporated on March 30, 2001 in the State of New York as Future Energy Solutions, Inc. During 2008, the officers of the Company consisted of Gerald Brock and Lucinda Brock, a married couple, and Jesse Brock, their son. As of October 30, 2008, Lucinda Brock and Jesse Brock are no longer officers of the Company. In October 2008, Mr. Brock’s daughter, Amy Brock, was appointed Corporate Secretary.
The Company increased the size of its Board of Directors to three on October 25, 2008. Eugene Richard Henn and Anthony C. Romano, Jr. were appointed to the newly created directorships. On November 24, 2008, the Company increased the size of its Board of Directors to four and appointed George Naselaris to the newly created directorship.
Note 4 – Intangible Assets
WindTamer Corporation obtained a United States patent for its fluid-driven vacuum-enhanced electrical generator on December 2, 2003. The costs associated with obtaining the patent were incurred in 2002 and 2003. These costs, totaling $11,952, were capitalized and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 17 years beginning on January 1, 2007.
The Company applied for a United States patent for its inlet wind suppressor assembly on January 16, 2008. The costs associated with this patent through December 31, 2008 total $5,916. These costs were capitalized and will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 17 years beginning when the patent is obtained.
The Company applied for several trademarks during 2008. Costs associated with these trademarks through December 31, 2008 were $4,525. These costs were capitalized and will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 15 years beginning when the trademarks are finalized.
Amortization expense for each of the next five years is estimated to be $1,400 or less, assuming no major additional costs occur that require amortization of intangible assets.
Note 5 – Research and Development Costs
All costs related to research and development are expensed when incurred. Research and development costs consist of expenses to develop prototypes. Specifically, these costs consist of engineering fees, labor and manufacturing, materials, and generators. Research and development costs since the inception of the Company total $190,813, including $150,531 for 2008 and $0 for 2007.
Note 6 – Capitalization
WindTamer Corporation has the authority to issue 500 million shares of Common Stock at par value of $.0001 per share. The holders of shares of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders.
F-9
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes To The Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
The costs associated with the stock offering, totaling $26,258 for 2008 and $16,741 for 2007, were treated as a reduction to Additional Paid-In Capital. Additional costs will likely be incurred pertaining to the stock offering.
Note 7 - Stock Split and Change in Par Value
The Company announced on December 10, 2007 that a 428.57-to-1 stock split was in effect. On that date, the Company reduced the par value of common stock from $.01 to $.001 per share. All references to the number of common shares, as well as per-share data in the accompanying financial statements, have been adjusted to reflect the stock split and change in par value retroactively. As a result of the stock split and change in par value, common stock increased and additional paid-in capital decreased by $2,930.
On November 25, 2008, the Company effected a 20-for-1 split of its outstanding shares of common stock, resulting in there then being approximately 79,640,000 common shares outstanding, and reduced the par value of its stock from $.001 to $.0001 per share. In addition, the Company’s authorized shares were increased to 500 million common shares and 5 million preferred shares. The shares of preferred stock are undesignated “blank check” shares. References to share amounts in these financial statements and notes have been adjusted to reflect the November 25, 2008 stock split.
Note 8 – Stock Option Grants
The Company’s stock option grants are recognized as expense based on their fair value measured as of the date of the grant. It is not practicable to estimate the expected volatility of the Company’s share price since it is a development stage company without a public-trading market for its shares as of the date hereof. The fair value was calculated using the historical volatility of a similar public entity in the alternative electricity industry and a risk-free interest rate. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent term approximating the expected life of the options. The expected volatility is 35.21% and the risk-free interest rate ranged from 1.1% to 2.21%, depending on the date of the grant and expected life of the options.
The Company has granted stock options to consultants, advisors and directors in the following grants:
Date of | Shares | Exercise | Shares Outstanding | Expiration | Vesting | |||||||||||
Grant | Granted | Price | as of 12/31/08 | Date | Date | |||||||||||
07/10/08 | 10,000,000 | $ | .05 | 10,000,000 | 07/10/11 | 07/10/08 | ||||||||||
10/28/08 | 400,000 | .05 | 400,000 | 10/28/18 | 10/28/09 | |||||||||||
11/18/08 | 11,200,000 | .05 | 11,200,000 | 11/18/11 | 11/18/08 | |||||||||||
11/18/08 | 12,000,000 | .05 | 12,000,000 | 11/18/09 | 11/18/08 | |||||||||||
11/24/08 | 200,000 | .05 | 200,000 | 11/24/18 | 11/24/09 | |||||||||||
11/25/08 | 400,000 | .05 | 400,000 | 11/25/11 | 11/25/08 | |||||||||||
12/16/08 | 400,000 | .05 | 0 | 12/16/11 | 12/16/08 | |||||||||||
Total | 34,200,000 |
F-10
WINDTAMER CORPORATION
formerly Future Energy Solutions, Inc.
(A Development Stage Company)
Notes To The Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007
For stock option grants vesting on the date of the grant, the expense is recognized as of that date. For stock option grants that vest one year from the date of the grant, the expense is recognized over the period from the grant date to the date fully vested. Expense related to the stock option grants was recorded as an increase in additional paid-in capital. Total expense since inception was $372,752, all in 2008. The weighted average fair value per share for stock options granted in 2008 is approximately $.01.
Note 9 – Consulting Agreement
In October 2008, the Company entered into an agreement with an individual to provide management consulting services through September 30, 2009. As compensation, the Company will pay $1,000 for each full week during the term. The Company also entered into a Stock Award Agreement with this individual on the same date. He will receive one million shares of common stock vesting according to a schedule. The Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock to him upon signing the consulting agreement and 600,000 shares on December 31, 2008 upon the satisfaction of other performance criteria.
Note 10 – Sublease Agreement
On December 1, 2008, the Company entered into a sublease agreement with Athletica, Inc. to lease a manufacturing facility. The term of the lease is from December 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009, after which the lease is expected to continue on a month-to-month basis. Monthly rent of $1,400 is due on the first day of each month beginning December 1, 2008. A security deposit of $1,400 was also paid in 2008.
Note 11 – Subsequent Events
The Company commenced a $20 million private placement of common stock at $1 per share in January 2009. Since December 31, 2008 and through February 13, 2009, the Company raised an additional $70,000 through the issuance of 70,000 shares of common stock of the Company.
On February 10, 2009, the Company granted stock options to purchase one million shares of its common stock to a consultant. The stock options have a contractual life of ten years from the date of the grant. The consultant will become vested in 50% of the options on June 30, 2009 and the remaining 50% on September 30, 2009.
In accordance with a Stock Award Agreement the Company entered into with a consultant in November 2008, the Company issued the final 300,000 shares of common stock to him upon meeting performance criteria on January 27, 2009.
In February 2009, the Company entered into a consulting agreement with an individual. As compensation for the performance of services, the Company will pay $5,000 per month for each full month during the term of this agreement.
THE END
F-11
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 13. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
The following sets forth the estimated expenses payable in connection with the preparation and filing of this Registration Statement:
Securities and Exchange Commission Registration Fee | $ | 63 | ||
Accounting Fees and Expenses | $ | 15,000 | ||
Legal Fees and Expenses | $ | 15,000 | ||
Miscellaneous Expenses | $ | 500 | ||
Total | $ | 30,563 |
Item 14. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Our Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, provide that we will, to the fullest extent permitted by the New York Business Corporation Law, indemnify all persons whom we have the power to indemnify from and against all expenses, liabilities, or other matters.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers, and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, we have been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is contrary to public policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933, and therefore, is unenforceable.
Item 15. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities During the Past 3 Years
From December 2007 through July 2008, we conducted a private placement of 19,540,000 shares of our common stock to approximately 90 investors at a price of $0.05 per share for a total consideration of $977,000 (after giving effect to our 20-for-1 stock split on November 25, 2008). The private offering was made in reliance on the exemption from registration provided in Section 3(b) of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”) and Rule 504 of Regulation D thereunder. No commission or other remuneration was paid in connection with such transactions, and no underwriter participated. All the investors were previously known to Mr. Brock and/or service providers to the Company. The shares sold in the offering are restricted from resale and purchased for investment purposes only.
On November 6, 2008, we issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to John Schwartz, under a consulting agreement with the Company and under our 2008 Equity Incentive Plan upon the vesting of a portion of a stock award dated November 6, 2008. On December 31, 2008 and January 27, 2009, we issued to Mr. Schwartz an additional 600,000 and 300,000 shares, respectively upon the vesting of additional shares under the November 6, 2008 stock award. The issuances of the shares are exempt under SEC Rule 701, as a contract relating to compensation. The shares issued are restricted from resale and were acquired for investment purposes only.
On December 22, 2008, the Company issued to each of Ronald J. Reding and Bruce C. Caruana, consultants to the Company, 200,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $0.05 per share pursuant to options exercised by them under our 2008 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares were issued in transactions not involving a pubic offering and exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The purchasers are accredited investors under the Securities Act, were knowledgeable about the Company's operations and financial condition and had access to such information. The sales did not involve any form of general solicitation. The shares issued are restricted from resale and were acquired for investment purposes only.
Between February 2 and February 12, 2009, the Company issued 70,000 shares of common stock to four purchasers in connection with a private placement of the Company’s common stock. The shares were sold at a price of $1.00 per share for aggregate proceeds of $70,000. The shares of our common stock issued in the private placement, were exempt from registration under the Securities Act pursuant to Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of Regulation D thereunder. The purchasers were accredited investors within the meaning of Rule 501 of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act. The shares issued are restricted from resale and were acquired for investment purposes only. The sales did not involve any form of general solicitation.
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Item 16. Exhibits and Financial Statements
The following documents are filed as part of this report:
(a) | The following financial statements beginning at page F-1: |
1. | Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm — Rotenberg & Co., LLP |
2. | Balance Sheets |
3. | Statements of Operations |
4. | Statements of Stockholders’ Equity |
5. | Statements of Cash Flows |
6. | Notes to Financial Statements |
(c) Exhibits. Upon written or oral request, we shall provide, at no cost, each person, including any beneficial owner, to whom a prospectus is delivered, a copy of any and all of the reports or documents that are herein incorporated by reference, that are contained in the registration statement but not delivered herewith. Such a request shall be made to Windtamer Corporation, 6053 Ely Avenue, Livonia, New York 14487, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
Exhibit Number | Title of Document | |
3.1 | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of WindTamer Corporation, dated November 25, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of WindTamer Corporation dated November 26, 2008 (File No. 000-53510)). | |
3.2 | Amended and Restated By-Laws of WindTamer Corporation, dated October 28, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of WindTamer Corporation dated November 26, 2008 (File No. 000-53510)). | |
4.1 | Specimen Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of WindTamer Corporation dated November 26, 2008 (File No. 000-53510)). | |
5.1 | Legal Opinion of Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP | |
10.1 | Form of July 10, 2008 Stock Option Agreement with Consultants, as amended November 19, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of WindTamer Corporation dated November 26, 2008 (File No. 000-53510)). | |
10.2 | * | WindTamer Corporation 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of WindTamer Corporation dated November 26, 2008 (File No. 000-53510)). |
10.3 | Consulting Agreement between WindTamer Corporation and John Schwartz, dated October 30, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of WindTamer Corporation dated November 26, 2008 (File No. 000-53510)). | |
10.4 | Stock Award Agreement between WindTamer Corporation and John Schwartz, dated November 6, 2008, as amended, December 30, 2008 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K of WindTamer Corporation dated February 1 3 , 2009 (File No. 000-53510)). |
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10.5 | * | Form of Stock Option Agreement with Non-Employee Directors under 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of WindTamer Corporation dated November 26, 2008 (File No. 000-53510)). |
10.6 | Form of November 19, 2008 Stock Option Agreement with Consultants (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of WindTamer Corporation dated November 26, 2008 (File No. 000-53510)). | |
21 | Subsidiaries of Registrant | |
23.1 | Consent of Rotenberg & Co., LLP | |
23.2 | Consent of Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP (contained in Exhibit 5.1). | |
24 | Power of Attorney (contained in signature page to this prospectus). |
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
The public may read and copy and materials we file with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549. The public may also obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800- SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The URL for the SEC site is www.sec.gov.
Item 17. Undertakings.
(a) The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
1. to file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
i. to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;
ii. to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of this registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in this Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table in this Registration Statement;
iii. to include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in this registration statement or any material change to such information in this Registration Statement;
provided, however, that paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) shall not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed by the registrant pursuant to section 13 or section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in this registration statement.
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2. that, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
3. to remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
4. insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers, and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question of whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of each issue.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Livonia, State of New York, on the 13th day of February, 2009.
WINDTAMER CORPORATION | ||
By: | /S/ GERALD E. BROCK | |
Gerald E. Brock | ||
Chief Executive Officer |
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gerald E. Brock, jointly and severally, as his attorneys-in-fact, with full power of substitution in each, for him in any and all capacities to sign any amendments to this Registration Statement on Form S-1, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact, or his substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature | Title | Date | ||
/S/ GERALD E. BROCK | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman (principal | February 13, 2009 | ||
Gerald E. Brock | executive officer and principal financial and | |||
accounting officer) | ||||
/S/ EUGENE R. HENN * | Director | February 13, 2009 | ||
Eugene R. Henn | ||||
/S/ GEORGE NASELARIS * | Director | February 13, 2009 | ||
George Naselaris | ||||
/S/ ANTHONY C. ROMANO, JR. * | Director | February 13, 2009 | ||
Anthony C. Romano, Jr. |
/S/ GERALD E. BROCK | |
Gerald E. Brock, Attorney-in-Fact |
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