Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 30, 2017 | Jun. 11, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Document and Entity Information | |||
Entity Registrant Name | APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF AMERICA INC /MN | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 862,861 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-30 | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 30, 2017 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 6,875,365 | ||
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 6,855,025 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 3,313 | $ 968 |
Trade and other receivables, net | 10,036 | 8,971 |
Due From Appliancesmart Holdings LLC a subsidiary of Live Ventures Incorporated | 6,500 | 0 |
Inventories, net | 762 | 1,119 |
Income tax receivable | 0 | 16 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 506 | 1,140 |
Current assets of business held for sale | 0 | 16,331 |
Total current assets | 21,117 | 28,545 |
Property and equipment, net | 538 | 9,563 |
Intangible assets, net | 24,718 | 57 |
Deposits and other assets | 518 | 336 |
Deferred taxes | 0 | 2,081 |
Non-current assets of business held for sale | 0 | 1,274 |
Total assets | 46,891 | 41,856 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 3,321 | 6,143 |
Accrued liabilities | 6,561 | 8,888 |
Line of credit PNC bank | 0 | 10,333 |
Notes payable - short term | 300 | 0 |
Accrued income taxes | 3 | 0 |
Current portion of long-term maturities | 5,577 | 2,093 |
Total current liabilities | 15,762 | 27,457 |
Deferred income taxes | 4,577 | 0 |
Long-term obligations, less current maturities | 0 | 2,826 |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 314 | 364 |
Total liabilities | 20,653 | 30,647 |
Stockholders' equity: | ||
Preferred stock, series A par value .001 per share - 2,000 authorized and 288 shares issued and and outstanding at December 30, 2017. No shares authorized, issued or outstanding at December 31, 2016 | 0 | 0 |
Common Stock, no par value; 50,000 shares authorized, 6,655 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016; 10,000 shares authorized, 5,901 shares issued and outstanding at January 2, 2016Common stock, .001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 6,875 shares issued and outstanding at December 30, 2017 and 50,000 shares authorized, 6,655 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 | 7 | 7 |
Additional paid in capital | 37,634 | 22,398 |
Accumulated deficit | (10,910) | (11,028) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (493) | (574) |
Total stockholders' equity | 26,238 | 10,803 |
Noncontrolling interest | 0 | 406 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 46,891 | $ 41,856 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred Stock, par value | $ .001 | |
Preferred Stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 2,000,000 | 0 |
Preferred Stock, shares issued (in shares) | 288,000 | 0 |
Preferred Stock, outstanding shares (in shares) | 288,000 | 0 |
Common Stock, par value | $ .001 | $ .001 |
Common Stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
Common Stock, issued shares (in shares) | 6,875,000 | 6,655,000 |
Common Stock, outstanding shares (in shares) | 6,875,000 | 6,655,000 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||
Revenues | $ 41,544 | $ 40,459 |
Costs of revenues | 28,399 | 28,100 |
Gross profit | 13,145 | 12,359 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 13,376 | 11,240 |
Operating income | (231) | 1,119 |
Other income: | ||
Gain on the sale of property | 5,163 | 0 |
Gain on the sale of AAP equity interest | 81 | 0 |
Interest expense, net | (894) | (1,168) |
Other expense | (52) | 9 |
Total other income | 4,298 | (1,159) |
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes | 4,067 | (40) |
Total benefit for income taxes | (1,330) | 426 |
Net income | 5,397 | (466) |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 496 | 314 |
Net income from continuing operations attributed to company | 5,893 | (152) |
Net loss from discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax | (5,775) | (1,299) |
Net income attributed to company | $ 118 | $ (1,451) |
Earnings (loss) per share: | ||
Basic income per share from continued operations | $ 0.88 | $ (0.03) |
Basic loss per share - discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax | (0.86) | (0.21) |
Basic loss per share | 0.02 | (0.24) |
Diluted income per share from continued operations | 0.87 | (0.03) |
Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax | (0.85) | (0.21) |
Diluted loss per share | $ 0.02 | $ (0.24) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||
Basic (in shares) | 6,708 | 6,054 |
Diluted (in shares) | 6,758 | 6,221 |
Net income | $ 5,397 | $ (466) |
Net loss from discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax | (5,775) | (1,299) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ||
Effect of foreign currency translation adjustments | 81 | (9) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 81 | (9) |
Comprehensive loss | (297) | (1,774) |
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 496 | 314 |
Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest | $ 199 | $ (1,460) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Common Stock [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Total | Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Total |
Beginning balance, shares at Jan. 02, 2016 | 5,901,000 | 0 | ||||||
Beginning balance, value at Jan. 02, 2016 | $ 6 | $ 0 | $ 21,460 | $ (565) | $ (9,577) | $ 11,324 | $ 720 | $ 12,044 |
Beneficial Conversation of Series A Preferred Stock Issued | 0 | |||||||
Share-based compensation, shares | 50 | |||||||
Share-based compensation | $ 0 | 245 | 245 | 245 | ||||
Issuance of common stock, shares | 704 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock, value | $ 1 | 693 | 694 | 694 | ||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (9) | (9) | (9) | |||||
Net loss | (1,451) | (1,451) | (314) | (1,765) | ||||
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2016 | 6,655 | 0 | ||||||
Ending balance, value at Dec. 31, 2016 | $ 7 | $ 0 | 22,398 | (574) | (11,028) | 10,803 | 406 | 11,209 |
Issuance of preferred stock, shares | 288 | |||||||
Issuance of preferred stock, value | 12,323 | 12,323 | 12,323 | |||||
State change of incorporation | $ (22,405) | 22,405 | ||||||
Deconsolidation of noncontrolling interest | 90 | 90 | ||||||
Beneficial Conversation of Series A Preferred Stock Issued | 2,641 | 2,641 | 2,641 | |||||
Share-based compensation, shares | 220 | |||||||
Share-based compensation | 272 | 272 | 272 | |||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | 81 | 81 | 81 | |||||
Net loss | 118 | 118 | (496) | (378) | ||||
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 30, 2017 | 6,875 | 288 | ||||||
Ending balance, value at Dec. 30, 2017 | $ 7 | $ 0 | $ 37,634 | $ (493) | $ (10,910) | $ 26,238 | $ 0 | $ 26,238 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Operating activities | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to Company | $ 118 | $ (1,451) |
Less: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 496 | 314 |
Net loss | (378) | (1,765) |
Loss from discontinued operations | 5,775 | 1,299 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,147 | 959 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 253 | 185 |
Stock based compensation expense | 272 | 245 |
Change in provision for doubtful accounts | 7 | 0 |
Gain on sale of property | (5,163) | 0 |
Gain on sale of variable interest entity equity | (81) | 0 |
Gain on sale of property and equipment | (134) | 0 |
Change in deferred rent | (78) | 7 |
Change in deferred compensation | 28 | 0 |
Change in deferred income taxes | (1,633) | (97) |
Other | (833) | 37 |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable | (1,159) | 499 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 513 | (342) |
Inventories | 264 | 1,000 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (2,081) | (361) |
Accrued income taxes | 19 | 1,110 |
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities - continuing operations | (2,262) | 2,776 |
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities - discontinued operations | 3,488 | (117) |
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities | 1,226 | 2,659 |
Investing activities | ||
Purchases of property and equipment | (22) | (375) |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment, net | 6,785 | 0 |
Purchase of intangible assets, GeoTraq Inc, net of debt and Series A preferred stock issued | (199) | 0 |
Sale of variable interest entity equity in AAP less cash of deconsolidated variable interest entity | 765 | 0 |
Other | 0 | (37) |
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities - continuing operations | 7,329 | (412) |
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities - discontinued operations | 0 | 0 |
Net cash provided by (used) in investing activities | 7,329 | (412) |
Financing activities | ||
Net payments under line of credit - PNC Bank | (10,333) | (2,335) |
Net borrowing under the line of credit - MidCap Financial Trust | 5,605 | 0 |
Proceeds from issuance of debt obligations | 1,237 | 200 |
Payments on short term notes payable | (500) | |
Payment of debt issuance costs | (546) | (148) |
Payments on debt obligations | (1,731) | (941) |
Net cash used in financing activities - continuing operations | (6,268) | (3,224) |
Net cash used in financing activities - discontinued operations | 0 | 0 |
Net cash used in financing activities | (6,268) | (3,224) |
Effect of changes in exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents | 58 | (24) |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 2,345 | (1,001) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year | 968 | 1,969 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year | 3,313 | 968 |
Supplemental cash flow disclosures: | ||
Interest paid | 779 | 1,054 |
Income taxes refunded (paid) | 48 | (874) |
Noncash financing and investing activities: | ||
Notes payable issued to sellers of GeoTraq, Inc. | 800 | 0 |
Series A convertible preferred stock issued to sellers of GeoTraq, Inc. | 12,322 | 0 |
Beneficial conversion feature attributable to Series A convertible preferred stock issued | 2,641 | 0 |
Debt issuance costs related to credit agreement renewal | 0 | 63 |
Debt issuance costs paid through the issuance of common stock | 0 | 694 |
Due from buyer of Appliancesmart - Live Ventures Incorporated | 6,500 | $ 0 |
Non-cash de-consolidation of variable interest entity - AAP: | ||
Accounts Receivable | 110 | |
Prepaid and Other | 103 | |
Inventory | 119 | |
Property Plant and Equipment | 11,113 | |
Accumulated Depreciation | (4,304) | |
Other Assets, includes net equity investment in variable interest entity | 93 | |
Accounts Payable | (2,661) | |
Accrued Expenses | (619) | |
Current portion of long term obligations | (729) | |
Long term obligations | (3,431) | |
Non-controlling interest | 90 | |
Gain on sale and deconsolidation of variable interest entity - AAP | 81 | |
Cash decrease upon AAP deconsolidation | $ (35) |
1. Background and Basis of Pres
1. Background and Basis of Presentation | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Background and Basis of Presentation | Note 1: Background and Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company” or “ARCA”). The Company has three operating segments for fiscal year 2017 – Retail, Recycling and Technology, and two operating segments for fiscal year 2016 – Retail, and Recycling. ARCA is in the business of providing turnkey appliance recycling and replacement services for electric utilities and other sponsors of energy efficiency programs. Through our GeoTraq Inc. (“GeoTraq”) subsidiary, a development stage company, we are engaged in the development, design and, ultimately, we expect the sale of cellular transceiver modules, also known as Cell-ID modules. GeoTraq is part of a new reporting segment for our Company – Technology. ARCA’s Recycling segment is comprised of three entities, ARCA Recycling Inc., ARCA Canada Inc., and Customer Connexx, LLC. ARCA Recycling, Inc., a California corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary that was formed in November 1991 to provide turnkey recycling services for electric utility efficiency programs. ARCA Canada Inc., a Canadian corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary that was formed in September 2006 to provide turnkey recycling services for electric utility energy efficiency programs. Customer Connexx, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, is a wholly owned subsidiary formed in October 2016 to provide call center services for electric utility programs. On August 15, 2017, we sold our 50% interest in a joint venture operating under the name ARCA Advanced Processing, LLC (AAP”), which recycles appliances from twelve states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. AAP was a joint venture that was formed in October 2009 between ARCA and 4301 Operations, LLC (“4301”). Both ARCA and 4301 had a 50% interest in AAP. AAP established a regional processing center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at which the recyclable appliances were processed. AAP commenced operations in February 2010. The financial position and results of operations of AAP have been consolidated in our financial statements since AAP was formed in October 2009 through August 15, 2017, based on our conclusion that AAP is a variable interest entity due to our contribution in excess of 50% of the total equity, subordinated debt and other forms of financial support. We had a controlling financial interest in AAP during the period of October 2009 through August 15, 2017, whereby we provided substantially all of the financial support to fund the operations of AAP. On December 30, 2017, we sold our 100% interest in Appliancesmart Inc. ApplianceSmart, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, was a wholly owned subsidiary that was formed through a corporate reorganization in July 2011 to hold our retail business of selling new major household appliances through a chain of Company-owned retail stores under the name ApplianceSmart ® We report on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year. Both our 2017 fiscal year (“2017”) ended on December 30, 2017, and our fiscal year (“2016”) ended on December 31, 2016, included 52 weeks. |
2. Significant Accounting Polic
2. Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Significant Accounting Policies | Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. ARCA Recycling, Inc., a California corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary that was formed in November 1991 to provide turnkey recycling services for electric utility energy efficiency programs. ARCA Canada Inc., a Canadian corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary that was formed in September 2006 to provide turnkey recycling services for electric utility energy efficiency programs. Customer Connexx, LLC, a Nevada Corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary that was formed in formed in October 2016 to provide call center services for electric utility programs. On August 15, 2017, ARCA sold it’s 50% interest in AAP and is no longer consolidating the results of AAP in its consolidated financial statements as of that date. AAP was a joint venture formed in October 2009 between ARCA and 4301 Operations, LLC (“4301”). ARCA and 4301 owned a 50% interest in AAP through August 15, 2017. The financial position and results of operations of AAP were consolidated in our financial statements through August 15, 2017, based on our conclusion that AAP is a variable interest entity due to our contribution in excess of 50% of the total equity, subordinated debt and other forms of financial support. See Note 6 – Sale and deconsolidation of variable interest entity AAP to these consolidated financial statements. On August 18, 2017, we acquired GeoTraq. GeoTraq is a development stage company that is engaged in the development, design, and, ultimately, we expect, sale of cellular transceiver modules, also known as Cell-ID modules. GeoTraq has created a dedicated Cell-ID transceiver module that we believe can enable the design of extremely small, inexpensive products that can operate for years on a single charge, powered by standardly available batteries of diminutive size without the need of recharge. Accordingly, and utilizing Cell-ID technology exclusively, we believe that GeoTraq will provide an exclusive, low-cost solution and service life that will enable new global markets for location-based services (LBS). As a result of this transaction, GeoTraq became a wholly-owned subsidiary and, therefore, the results of GeoTraq are included in our consolidated results as of August 18, 2017. On December 30, 2017, we sold our 100% interest in ApplianceSmart, Inc., a Minnesota corporation. Appliancesmart Inc. was formed through a corporate reorganization in July 2011 to hold our business of selling new major household appliances through a chain of Company-owned retail stores. Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumption that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates made in connection with the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the estimated reserve for doubtful current and long-term trade and other receivables, the estimated reserve for excess and obsolete inventory, estimated fair value and forfeiture rates for stock-based compensation, fair values in connection with the analysis of goodwill, other intangibles and long-lived assets for impairment, current portion of notes payable, valuation allowance against deferred tax assets and estimated useful lives for intangible assets and property and equipment. Financial Instruments Financial instruments consist primarily of cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, advances to affiliates and obligations under accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable. The carrying amounts of cash equivalents, trade receivables and other receivables, accounts payable, accrued expenses and short-term notes payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the long-term debt is calculated based on interest rates available for debt with terms and maturities similar to the Company’s existing debt arrangements, unless quoted market prices were available (Level 2 inputs). The carrying amounts of long-term debt at December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 approximate fair value. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase. Fair value of cash equivalents approximates carrying value. Trade Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We carry unsecured trade receivables at the original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful accounts based on a monthly review of all outstanding amounts. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. We write off trade receivables when we deem them uncollectible. We record recoveries of trade receivables previously written off when we receive them. We consider a trade receivable to be past due if any portion of the receivable balance is outstanding for more than ninety days. We do not charge interest on past due receivables. Our management considers the allowance for doubtful accounts of $61 and $54 to be adequate to cover any exposure to loss as of December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. Inventories Inventories, consisting primarily of Appliances, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a specific identification basis, or market. We provide estimated provisions for the obsolescence of our appliance inventories, including adjustment to market, based on various factors, including the age of such inventory and our management’s assessment of the need for such provisions. We look at historical inventory aging reports and margin analyses in determining our provision estimate. A revised cost basis is used once a provision for obsolescence is recorded. The Company does not have a reserve for obsolete inventory at December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Property and Equipment Property and Equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred and additions and improvements that significantly extend the lives of assets are capitalized. Upon sale or other retirement of depreciable property, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the related accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in operations. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The useful lives of building and improvements are three to thirty years, transportation equipment is three to fifteen years, machinery and equipment are five to ten years, furnishings and fixtures are three to five years and office and computer equipment are three to five years. Depreciation expense was $750 and $959 for the years ended December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. We periodically review our property and equipment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable or their depreciation or amortization periods should be accelerated. We assess recoverability based on several factors, including our intention with respect to our stores and those stores projected undiscounted cash flows. An impairment loss would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their fair value, as approximated by the present value of their projected discounted cash flows. Goodwill The Company accounts for purchased goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other We test goodwill annually on July 1 of each fiscal year or more frequently if events arise or circumstances change that indicate that goodwill may be impaired. The Company assesses whether goodwill impairment exists using both the qualitative and quantitative assessments. The qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. If based on this qualitative assessment the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed using a two-step approach required by ASC 350 to determine whether a goodwill impairment exists. The first step of the quantitative test is to compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit's assets to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further evaluation is required, and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, then the second step is required to be completed, which involves allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to each asset and liability using the guidance in ASC 805 (“ Business Combinations, A ccounting for Identifiable Intangible Assets in a Business Combination , with the excess being applied to goodwill. An impairment loss occurs if the amount of the recorded goodwill exceeds the implied goodwill. The determination of the fair value of our reporting units is based, among other things, on estimates of future operating performance of the reporting unit being valued. We are required to complete an impairment test for goodwill and record any resulting impairment losses at least annually. Changes in market conditions, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimates and require interim impairment assessments. When performing the two-step quantitative impairment test, the Company's methodology includes the use of an income approach which discounts future net cash flows to their present value at a rate that reflects the Company's cost of capital, otherwise known as the discounted cash flow method ("DCF"). These estimated fair values are based on estimates of future cash flows of the businesses. Factors affecting these future cash flows include the continued market acceptance of the products and services offered by the businesses, the development of new products and services by the businesses and the underlying cost of development, the future cost structure of the businesses, and future technological changes. The Company also incorporates market multiples for comparable companies in determining the fair value of our reporting units. Any such impairment would be recognized in full in the reporting period in which it has been identified. Intangible Assets The Company’s intangible assets consist of customer relationship intangibles, trade names, licenses for the use of internet domain names, Universal Resource Locators, or URL’s, software, and marketing and technology related intangibles. Upon acquisition, critical estimates are made in valuing acquired intangible assets, which include but are not limited to: future expected cash flows from customer contracts, customer lists, and estimating cash flows from projects when completed; tradename and market position, as well as assumptions about the period of time that customer relationships will continue; and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from the assumptions used in determining the fair values. Revenue Recognition We record revenue in the period when all of the following requirements have been met: (i) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, (ii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, (iii) title, ownership and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. We recognize revenue from appliance sales and appliance accessories in the period the consumer purchases appliance(s), net of an allowance for estimated returns. We recognize revenue from appliance recycling services when we collect and process the old appliance. We recognize revenue generated from appliance replacement programs when we deliver the new appliance, collect and process the old appliance. The delivery, collection and processing activities under our replacement programs typically occur within one business day and are required to complete the earnings process; there are typically no other performance obligations. We recognize revenue on extended warranties with retained service obligations on a straight-line basis over the period of the warranty. For extended warranty arrangements that we sell but others service for a fixed portion of the warranty sales price, we recognize revenue for the net amount retained at the time of sale of the extended warranty to the consumer. We include shipping and handling charges to customers in revenue. We recognize the revenue from the sale of carbon offsets and ozone-depleting refrigerants upon having in writing a mutually agreed upon price per pound, confirmed delivery, verification of volume and purity of the refrigerant by the buyer and collectability is reasonably assured. Other recycling byproduct revenue (the sale of copper, steel, plastic and other recoverable non-refrigerant byproducts) is recorded as revenue upon delivery to the third-party recycling customer for processing, having a mutually agreed upon price per pound and collection reasonably assured. Shipping and Handling The Company classifies shipping and handling charged to customers as revenues and classifies costs relating to shipping and handling as cost of revenues. Advertising Expense Advertising expense is charged to operations as incurred. Advertising expense totaled $1,667 and $1,109 for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Fair Value Measurements ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. ASC topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows: Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 – to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. The asset and liability method requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently exist between tax bases and financial reporting bases of the Company's assets and liabilities. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which these temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred taxes if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized. The Company recognizes penalties and interest accrued related to income tax liabilities in the provision for income taxes in its Consolidated Statements of Income. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in relation to an uncertain tax position. The Company uses a two-step process to evaluate tax positions. The first step requires an entity to determine whether it is more likely than not (greater than 50% chance) that the tax position will be sustained. The second step requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the benefit of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition criterion. The amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of issues raised by taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued and may materially impact the financial statements of the Company in future periods. Lease Accounting We lease warehouse facilities and office space. These assets and properties are generally leased under noncancelable agreements that expire at various dates through 2022 with various renewal options for additional periods. The agreements, which have been classified as operating leases, generally provide for minimum and, in some cases percentage rent and require us to pay all insurance, taxes and other maintenance costs. Leases with step rent provisions, escalation clauses or other lease concessions are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term and includes “rent holidays” (periods in which we are not obligated to pay rent). Cash or lease incentives received upon entering into certain store leases (“tenant improvement allowances”) are recognized on a straight-line basis as a reduction to rent expense over the lease term. We record the unamortized portion of tenant improvement allowances as a part of deferred rent. We do not have leases with capital improvement funding. Stock-Based Compensation The Company from time to time grants restricted stock awards and options to employees, non-employees and Company executives and directors. Such awards are valued based on the grant date fair-value of the instruments, net of estimated forfeitures. The value of each award is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Foreign Currency The financial statements of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters. Under ASC 830, if the assets and liabilities of the Company are recorded in certain non-U.S. functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, they are translated at current rates of exchange. Revenue and expense items are translated at the average monthly exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded directly into accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Earnings Per Share Earnings per share is calculated in accordance with ASC 260, “ Earnings Per share Segment Reporting ASC Topic 280, “ Segment Reporting Concentration of Credit Risk The Company maintains cash balances at several banks in several states including, Ohio, Minnesota, California, Nevada, Georgia and Texas within the United States. Accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000 per institution as of December 30, 2017. At times, balances may exceed federally insured limits. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date. In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Subsequently, the FASB has issued the following standards related to ASU 2014-09 and ASU No. 2016-08: ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets (“ASU 2017-05). The Company must adopt ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-12, ASU 2016-20 and ASU 2017-05 with ASU 2014-09 (collectively, the “new revenue standards”). The Company has evaluated the provisions of the new revenue standards. We will transition to the new revenue standards using the modified retrospective method. We do not anticipate the new revenue standards will have In September, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern In September, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805). Topic 805 requires that an acquirer retrospectively adjust provisional amounts recognized in a business combination, during the measurement period. To simplify the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts, the amendments in the update require that the acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amount is determined. The acquirer is required to also record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. In addition, an entity is required to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes to the financial statements the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. ASU 2015-16 is effective for fiscal years beginning December 15, 2015. The Company has adopted this guidance during its 2017 fiscal year and it did not have a significant impact on its consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ASU 2016-04, Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products ASU 2016-09, Compensation- Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash ASU 2016-15 clarifies whether the following items should be categorized as operating, investing or financing in the statement of cash flows: (i) debt prepayments and extinguishment costs, (ii) settlement of zero-coupon debt, (iii) settlement of contingent consideration, (iv) insurance proceeds, (v) settlement of corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) and bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) policies, (vi) distributions from equity method investees, (vii) beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and (viii) receipts and payments with aspects of more than one class of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 takes effect in 2018 for public companies. If an entity elects early adoption, it must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business . Under the current implementation guidance in Topic 805, there are three elements of a business—inputs, processes, and outputs. While an integrated set of assets and activities (collectively referred to as a “set”) that is a business usually has outputs, outputs are not required to be present. In addition, all the inputs and processes that a seller uses in operating a set are not required if market participants can acquire the set and continue to produce outputs, for example, by integrating the acquired set with their own inputs and processes. The amendments in this Update provide a screen to determine when a set is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. This screen reduces the number of transactions that need to be further evaluated by public business entities applying the amendments in this Update to annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. ASU 2017-04, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ASU 2017-09, Compensation- Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting In July, 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivative and Hedging (Topic 815). The standard is intended to simplify the accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. This ASU changes the classification analysis of particular equity-linked financial instruments (e.g. warrants, embedded conversion features) allowing the down round feature to be disregarded when determining whether the instrument is to be indexed to an entity’s own stock. Because of this, the inclusion of a down round feature by itself exempts an instrument from having to be remeasured at fair value each earnings period. The standard requires that entities recognize the effect of the down round feature on EPS when it is triggered (i.e., when the exercise price is adjusted downward due to the down round feature) equivalent to the change in the fair value of the instrument instantly before and after the strike price is modified. An adjustment to diluted EPS calculation may be required. The standard does not change the accounting for liability-classified instruments that occurred due to a different feature or term other than a down round feature. Additionally, entities must disclose the presence of down round features in financial instruments they issue, when the down round feature triggers a strike price adjustment, and the amount of the adjustment necessary. ASU 2017-11 is effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company has decided to early adopt ASU 2017-11 and it did not have a significant impact on its consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. |
3. Comprehensive Income
3. Comprehensive Income | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] | |
Comprehensive Income | Note 3: Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income is the sum of net income and other items that must bypass the income statement because they have not been realized, including items like an unrealized holding gain or loss from available for sale securities and foreign currency translation gains or losses. For our Company, for years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, our comprehensive income includes foreign currency translation gains and losses. |
4. Reclassifications
4. Reclassifications | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Reclassifications | Note 4: Reclassifications Certain amounts in the prior year consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income or stockholders’ equity. On March 12, 2018, the Company changed its state of incorporation from Minnesota to Nevada. Nevada requires a stated par value, which the company stated at .001 per share. Amounts for Common stock and additional paid in capital for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 have been reclassified to reflect this subsequent event. |
5. Acquisition of GeoTraq, Inc.
5. Acquisition of GeoTraq, Inc. | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Business Combinations [Abstract] | |
Acquisition of GeoTraq, Inc. | Note 5: Acquisition of GeoTraq, Inc. On August 18, 2017, the Company, entered into a series of transactions, acquiring all of the assets and capital stock of GeoTraq by way of merger. GeoTraq is a development stage company that is engaged in the development, design, and, ultimately, the sale of cellular transceiver modules, also known as Cell-ID modules. As of August 18, 2017, GeoTraq became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The final fair value of the single identifiable intangible asset acquired in the GeoTraq acquisition is a U.S. patent application USPTO reference No. 14724039 titled “Locator Device with Low Power Consumption” together with the assignment of intellectual property that included historical know-how, designs and related manufacturing procedures is $26,097, which includes the deferred income tax liability associated with the intangible asset. Total consideration paid for GeoTraq included cash $200, unsecured promissory notes bearing interest at the annual rate of 1.29%, and maturing on August 18, 2018 in the aggregate principal of $800, and 288,588 shares (exact number) of convertible series A preferred stock with a final fair value of $14,963. See Note 19 – Series A Preferred Stock to these consolidated financial statements. In connection with the acquisition, an additional amount was recorded in the amount of $10,134 and an offsetting deferred tax liability recorded of the same amount, $10,134 to reflect the future tax liability attributable to the Geotraq asset acquired. There were no other assets acquired or liabilities assumed. At the time of the acquisition of GeoTraq, GeoTraq was a shell company with no business operations, one intangible asset and historical know-how and designs. GeoTraq is in the development stage. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2017-01, which clarifies the definition of a business for purposes of applying ASC 805. The Company has determined that GeoTraq is a single or group of related assets, not a business as clarified by ASU 2017-01 at the time of acquisition. |
6. Sale and deconsolidation of
6. Sale and deconsolidation of variable Interest Entity - AAP - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Sale And Deconsolidation Of Variable Interest Entity - Aap | ||
Variable Interest Entity | Note 6: Sale and deconsolidation of variable interest entity - AAP The financial position and results of operations of AAP have been consolidated in our financial statements since AAP’s inception based on our conclusion that AAP was a variable interest entity that we controlled due to our contribution in excess of 50% of the total equity, subordinated debt and other forms of financial support. Since inception we provided substantial financial support to fund the operations of AAP. The financial position and results of operations for AAP are reported in our recycling segment. On August 15, 2017, we sold our 50% interest in AAP, and therefore, as of August 15, 2017, no longer consolidate the results of AAP in our financial statements. The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of AAP consolidated in our financial position as of December 31, 2016: Assets December 31, 2016 Current assets $ 438 Property and equipment, net 7,322 Other assets 83 Total assets $ 7,843 Liabilities Accounts payable $ 1,388 Accrued expenses 523 Current maturities of long-term debt obligations 3,558 Long-term debt obligations, net of current maturities 435 Other liabilities (a) 1,126 Total liabilities $ 7,030 (a) Other liabilities represent loans and advances between ARCA and AAP that are eliminated in consolidation. The following table summarizes the operating results of AAP consolidated in our financial results for the 52 weeks ended December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively: 52 Weeks Ended December 30, 2017 (b) December 31, 2016 Revenues $ 1,433 $ 6,697 Gross profit 24 1,305 Operating loss (848 ) (363 ) Net loss (991 ) (628 ) (b) Operating results for AAP were consolidated in the Company’s operating results from inception of AAP through August 15, 2017, the date of our 50% equity sale in AAP. We recorded a gain of $81 on the sale and deconsolidation of our 50% equity interest in AAP. Net Cash outflow arising from deconsolidation of AAP was $35. The Company received $800 in cash consideration for its 50% equity interest in AAP. | |
ARCA Advanced Processing, LLC [Member] | ||
Current assets | $ 438 | |
Property and equipment, net | 7,322 | |
Other assets | 83 | |
Total assets | 7,843 | |
Accounts payable | 1,388 | |
Accrued expenses | 523 | |
Current maturities of long-term debt obligations | 3,558 | |
Long-term debt obligations, net of current maturities | 435 | |
Other liabilities (a) | 1,126 | |
Total liabilities | $ 7,030 |
7. Assets of held for sale - di
7. Assets of held for sale - discontinued operations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Assets of held for sale - discontinued operations | Note 7: Assets of held for sale – discontinued operations On December 30, 2017, we signed an agreement to dispose of our Appliancesmart retail appliance segment. ApplianceSmart Holdings LLC (the “Purchaser”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Ventures Incorporated, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Company and ApplianceSmart, Inc. (“ApplianceSmart”), a subsidiary of the Company. ApplianceSmart is a 17-store chain specializing in new and out-of-the-box appliances with annualized revenues of approximately $65,000. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Purchaser purchased from the Company all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock (the “Stock”) of ApplianceSmart in exchange for $6,500 (the “Purchase Price”). See Note 25. The Purchase Price per agreement is due and payable on or before March 31, 2018. As of December 30, 2017, the Company has an amount due from ApplianceSmart Holdings LLC a subsidiary of Live Ventures Incorporated in the sum of $6,500 recorded as a current asset. Discontinued operations and assets held for sale include our retail appliance business Appliancesmart. Results of operations, financial position and cash flows for this business are separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The Company made the decision to sell Appliancesmart to eliminate losses and poor financial performance from our retail segment, decrease existing leverage, assign and eliminate long term lease liabilities for store leases, increase cash balances, enhance shareholder value and focus Company resources on its’ two remaining segments, Recycling and Technology. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (In Thousands) 52 weeks 52 weeks Ended Ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Revenue $ 56,296 $ 63,130 Cost of revenue 42,252 46,824 Gross profit 14,044 16,306 Selling, general and administrative expense 15,911 17,970 Operating loss - discontinued operations (1,867 ) (1,664 ) Other income 862 141 Other expense (5 ) (251 ) Net loss - discontinued operations before income tax benefit (1,010 ) (1,774 ) Income tax benefit 270 475 Net loss - discontinued operations, net of tax $ (740 ) $ (1,299 ) ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (In Thousands) As of December 30, 2017 (date of sale), and December 31, 2016 2017 2016 Accounts Receivable $ 2,356 $ 1,538 Inventories 8,836 14,793 Prepaid expenses 173 – Total current assets held for sale 11,365 16,331 Buildings and improvements 2,073 1,948 Equipment 1,756 1,753 Accumulated depreciation (3,319 ) (3,148 ) Restricted cash 1,298 500 Other assets 204 221 Total non-current assets held for sale 2,012 1,274 Total assets held for sale - discontinued operations $ 13,377 $ 17,605 Purchase price 6,500 Loss of sale of assets held for sale (6,877 ) Income tax benefit 1,842 Net loss on sale of assets held for sale and discontinued operations, net of tax $ (5,035 ) |
8. Inventory
8. Inventory | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventory | Note 8: Inventory Inventories of continuing operations, consisting principally of appliances, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a specific identification basis, or market and consist of the following as of December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Appliances held for resale $ 762 $ 974 Processed metals from recycled appliances held for resale – 139 Other – 6 $ 762 $ 1,119 We provide estimated provisions for the obsolescence of our appliance inventories, including adjustments to market, based on various factors, including the age of such inventory and our management’s assessment of the need for such provisions. We look at historical inventory aging reports and margin analyses in determining our provision estimate. A revised cost basis is used once a provision for obsolescence is recorded. |
9. Prepaids and other current a
9. Prepaids and other current assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Prepaids and other current assets | Note 9: Prepaids and other current assets Prepaids and other current assets as of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consist of the following: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Prepaid insurance $ 443 $ 888 Prepaid rent 5 118 Prepaid other 58 134 $ 506 $ 1,140 |
10. Property and Equipment
10. Property and Equipment | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Equipment | Note 10: Property and equipment Property and equipment of continuing operations as of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consist of the following: Useful Life (Years) December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Land $ – $ 1,140 Buildings and improvements 18-30 156 1,832 Equipment (including computer software) 3-15 5,908 17,511 Projects under construction 29 200 Property and equipment 6,093 20,683 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (5,555 ) (11,120 ) Property and equipment, net $ 538 $ 9,563 Property and equipment are stated at cost. We compute depreciation using straight-line method over a range of estimated useful lives from 3 to 30 years. We amortize leasehold improvements on a straight-line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the underlying lease term. Repair and maintenance costs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation and amortization expense for continuing operations was $750 and $959 for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
11. Intangible assets
11. Intangible assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Intangible assets | Note 11: Intangible assets Intangible assets of continuing operations as of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consist of the following: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Intangible assets GeoTraq, net $ 24,699 $ – Patent 19 19 Goodwill – 38 $ 24,718 $ 57 The useful life and amortization period of the GeoTraq intangible acquired is seven years. Intangible amortization expense for continuing operations was $1,397 and $0 for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
12. Deposits and other assets
12. Deposits and other assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] | |
Deposits and other assets | Note 12: Deposits and other assets Deposits and other assets of continuing operations as of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consist of the following: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Deposits $ 411 $ 232 Other 107 104 $ 518 $ 336 Deposits are primarily refundable security deposits with landlords the Company leases property from. |
13. Accrued liabilities
13. Accrued liabilities | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Accrued liabilities | Note 13: Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities of continuing operations as of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consist of the following: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Sales tax estimates, including interest $ 4,563 $ 4,203 Compensation and benefits 1,061 2,431 Deferred revenue 300 227 Accrued incentive and rebate checks 285 358 Accrued rent 77 263 Accrued interest 115 – Warranty – 26 Accrued payables 129 570 Other 31 810 $ 6,561 $ 8,888 We operate in fourteen states in the U.S. and in various provinces in Canada. From time to time, we are subject to sales and use tax audits that could result in additional taxes, penalties and interest owed to various taxing authorities. As previously disclosed, the California Board of Equalization (“BOE”) conducted a sales and use tax examination covering the Company’s California operations for 2011, 2012 and 2013. The Company believed it was exempt from collecting sales taxes under service agreements with utility customers that included appliance replacement programs. During the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company received communication from the BOE indicating they were not in agreement with the Company’s interpretation of the law. As a result, the Company applied for and, as of February 9, 2015, received approval to participate in the California Board of Equalization’s Managed Audit Program. The period covered under this program included 2011, 2012, 2013 and extended through the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014. On April 13, 2017 the Company received the formal BOE assessment for sales tax for tax years 2011, 2012 and 2013 in the amount of $4.1 million plus applicable interest of $0.5 million related to the appliance replacement programs that we administered on behalf of our customers on which we did not assess, collect or remit sales tax. The Company intends to appeal this assessment and continue to engage the services of our existing retained sales tax experts throughout the appeal process. The BOE tax assessment is subject to protest and appeal; and would not need to be funded until the matter has been fully resolved through the appeal process. The Company anticipates that resolution of the BOE assessment could take up to two years. |
14. Line of credit - PNC Bank
14. Line of credit - PNC Bank | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Line of credit - PNC Bank | Note 14: Line of credit - PNC Bank We had a Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, as amended, (“PNC Revolver”) with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”) that provided us with a $15,000 revolving line of credit. The PNC Revolver loan agreement included a lockbox agreement and a subjective acceleration clause and as a result we have classified the revolving line of credit as a current liability. The PNC Revolver was collateralized by a security interest in substantially all of our assets and PNC was also secured by an inventory repurchase agreement with Whirlpool Corporation solely with respect to Whirlpool purchases only. In addition, we issued a $750 letter of credit in favor of Whirlpool Corporation. The PNC Revolver required, starting with the fiscal quarter ending April 2, 2016, that we meet a specified amount of minimum earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and continuing at the end of each quarter thereafter, that we meet a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.1 to 1.0. The PNC Revolver loan agreement limited investments that we could purchase, the amount of other debt and leases that we could incur, the amount of loans that we could issue to our affiliates and the amount we could spend on fixed assets, along with prohibiting the payment of dividends. The interest rate on the PNC Revolver, as stated in our renewal agreement on January 22, 2016, was PNC Base Rate (as defined below) plus 1.75% to 3.25%, or 1-, 2- or 3-month PNC LIBOR Rate plus 2.75% to 4.25%, with the rate being dependent on our level of fixed charge coverage. The PNC Base Rate meant, for any day, a fluctuating per annum rate of interest equal to the highest of (i) the interest rate per annum announced from time to time by PNC as its prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Open Rate plus 0.5%, and (iii) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 100 basis points (1%). The amount of available revolving borrowings under the PNC Revolver was based on a formula using accounts receivable and inventories. We did not have access to the full $15,000 revolving line of credit due to such formula, the amount of the letter of credit issued in favor of Whirlpool Corporation and the amount of outstanding loans owed to PNC by out AAP joint venture. As discussed above, the Company sold its the Compton Facility building and land for $7,103. The net proceeds from the sale, after costs of sale and payoff of the Term Loan (as defined below), were used to reduce the outstanding balance under our PNC Revolver. On May 1, 2017, the PNC Revolver loan agreement was amended, and the term was extended through June 2, 2017. The amendment, effective May 2, 2017, also reduced the maximum amount of borrowing under the PNC Revolver to $6 million. On May 10, 2017 we repaid in full and terminated our existing Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, as amended, with PNC Bank, National Association on the same date. The PNC Revolver loan agreement terminated, and the PNC Revolver was paid in full on May 10, 2017 with funds advanced from MidCap Financial Trust. A letter of credit to Whirlpool Corporation remains outstanding with PNC backed by restricted cash collateral of $750 as of December 30, 2017. This restricted cash collateral was transferred with the sale of ApplianceSmart. See Note 17, long term obligations, for additional information. |
15. Notes payable - short term
15. Notes payable - short term | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Notes Payable - Short Term | |
Notes payable - short term | Note 15: Notes payable – short term On August 18, 2017, the Company, as part of its’ acquisition of GeoTraq, issued unsecured promissory notes to the sellers of GeoTraq with interest at the annual rate of interest of 1.29% maturing on August 18, 2018. The original balance of the notes payable – short term was $800. The outstanding balance of the notes payable – short term as of December 30, 2017 is $300. Interest accrued is included in accrued expenses. See Note 5. |
16. Income Taxes
16. Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Note 16: Income taxes For fiscal year 2017, we recorded an income tax benefit of $3,441. For fiscal year 2016, we recorded an income tax benefit of $49. As of December 30, 2017, we maintained a valuation allowance of $1,102 against our net operating loss carryforwards, foreign tax credits and all deferred tax assets in Canada, principally net operating losses. The benefit of income taxes for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following: For the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Current tax expense (benefit): Federal $ – $ 12 State 34 36 Foreign – – Current tax expense (benefit) $ 34 $ 48 Deferred tax expense - domestic (3,475 ) (97 ) Deferred tax expense - foreign – – Benefit of income taxes $ (3,441 ) $ (49 ) A reconciliation of our benefit of income taxes with the federal statutory tax rate for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 is shown below: For the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Income tax expense at statutory rate $ (995 ) $ (617 ) Portion attributable to noncontrolling interest at statutory rate – 107 State tax expense, net of federal tax effect (141 ) (69 ) Permanent differences 55 20 Change in tax rates (3,107 ) – Change in valuation allowance 590 414 Other 157 96 $ (3,441 ) $ (49 ) Loss before benefit of income taxes and noncontrolling interest was derived from the following sources for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 as shown below: For the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 United States $ (2,835 ) $ (1,677 ) Canada (90 ) (137 ) $ (2,925 ) $ (1,814 ) The components of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, are as follows: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Current deferred tax assets (liabilities): Allowance for bad debts $ 16 $ 21 Accrued expenses 1,107 1,651 Inventory 80 192 Accrued compensation 23 175 Reserves 4 26 Prepaid expenses (125 ) (56 ) 1,105 2,009 Less: valuation allowance – – Total current deferred tax assets (liabilities) 1,105 2,009 Long term deferred tax assets (liabilities): Net operating loss 1,217 709 Capital loss – 104 Tax credits 473 473 Share-based compensation 302 354 Intangibles (6,615 ) – Property and equipment (72 ) (596 ) Deferred rent 16 337 Unrealized losses (gains) 132 600 Section 481(a) adjustment (44 ) (67 ) Investments – (1,269 ) Other 11 (61 ) (4,580 ) 584 Less: valuation allowance (1,102 ) (512 ) Total long term deferred tax assets (liabilities) (5,682 ) 72 Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ (4,577 ) $ 2,081 The deferred tax amounts have been classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as follows: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Non-current assets $ – $ 2,081 Non-current liabilities 4,577 – $ 4,577 $ 2,081 As of December 30, 2017, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1.3 million for federal income tax purposes, which will be available to offset future taxable income. Due to recent tax legislation, these net operating losses are eligible for indefinite carryforward, limited by certain taxable income limitations and Sec. 382 limitations related to changes in control. The Company has certain foreign tax credits available but has recorded a full valuation allowance against these tax credits until the Company has sufficient foreign source income to utilize these credits. The Company has state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1.0 million, but has provided a partial valuation allowance of approximately $0.7 million on certain state net operating losses due to sufficient income in those jurisdictions. The Company annually conducts an analysis of its uncertain tax positions and has concluded that it has no uncertain tax positions as of December 30, 2017. The Company’s policy is to record uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. The Company is not under examination by any jurisdiction as of December 30, 2017. Due to recent tax legislation that occurred on December 22, 2017 the federal corporate income tax rate was reduced to a flat 21%, which provides a significant income tax benefit to our Company in future reporting periods. The Company recognized a tax benefit of approximately $3.1 million related to adjusting our deferred tax balances to reflect the new corporate tax rate. |
17. Long term obligations
17. Long term obligations | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Long term obligations | Note 17: Long term obligations Long term debt, capital lease and other financing obligations as of December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, consist of the following: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 PNC term loan $ – $ 1,020 MidCap financial trust asset based revolving loan 5,605 – AFCO Finance 367 – Susquehanna term loans – 3,242 GE 8% loan agreement 482 482 EEI note 103 103 PIDC 2.75% note, due in month installments of $3, including interest, due October 2024 – 287 Capital leases and other financing obligations 30 564 Debt issuance costs, net (1,010 ) (779 ) Total debt obligations 5,577 4,919 Less current maturities (5,577 ) (2,093 ) Long-term debt obligations, net of current maturities $ – $ 2,826 PNC Term Loan On January 24, 2011, we entered into a $2,550 Term Loan (“Term Loan”) with the PNC Bank to refinance the mortgage on our Compton Facility. The Term Loan was payable in 119 consecutive monthly principal payments of $21 plus interest commencing on February 1, 2011 and followed by a 120th payment of all unpaid principal, interest and fees on February 1, 2021. The PNC Revolver loan agreement required a balloon payment of $1,020 in principal plus interest and additional fees due on January 31, 2017. The Term Loan was collateralized by the Compton Facility. As disclosed by the Company in Item 2.01 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 31, 2017, the Term Loan was paid off in full on January 25, 2017 when the Compton Facility was sold. MidCap Financial Trust On May 10, 2017, we entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with MidCap Financial Trust (“MidCap Financial Trust”), as a lender and as agent for itself and other lenders under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement provides us with a $12,000 revolving line of credit, which may be increased to $16,000 under certain terms and conditions (the “MidCap Revolver”). The MidCap Revolver has a stated maturity date of May 10, 2020, if not renewed. The MidCap Revolver is collateralized by a security interest in substantially all of our assets. The lender is also secured by an inventory repurchase agreement with Whirlpool Corporation for Whirlpool purchases only. The Credit Agreement requires that we meet a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00:1.00 for the applicable measuring period as of the end of each calendar month. The applicable measuring period is (i) the period commencing May 1, 2017 and ending on the last day of each calendar month from May 31, 2017 through April 30, 2018, and (ii) the twelve-month period ending on the last day of such calendar month thereafter. The Credit Agreement limits the amount of other debt we can incur, the amount we can spend on fixed assets, and the amount of investments we can make, along with prohibiting the payment of dividends. The amount of revolving borrowings available under the Credit Agreement is based on a formula using receivables and inventories. We may not have access to the full $12,000 revolving line of credit due to the formula using our receivables and inventories and the amount of any outstanding letters of credit issued by the Lender. The interest rate on the revolving line of credit is the one-month LIBOR rate plus four and one-half percent (4.50%). On December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, our available borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement is $1,031 and $0, respectively. The weighted average interest rate for the period of May 10, 2017 through December 30, 2017 was 8.29%. We borrowed $62,845 and repaid $57,240 on the Credit Agreement during the period of May 10, 2017 through December 30, 2017, leaving an outstanding balance on the Credit Agreement of $5,605 and $0 at December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The debt issuance costs for the MidCap Revolver are $546. The un-amortized debt issuance costs for the MidCap Revolver as of December 30, 2017 are $442. On September 20, 2017, we received a written notice of default, dated September 20, 2017 (the “Notice of Default”), from MidCap Funding X Trust (the “Agent”), asserting that events of default had occurred with respect to the Credit Agreement. The Agent alleges in the Notice of Default that, as a result of the Company’s recent acquisition of GeoTraq, and the issuance of promissory notes to the stockholders of GeoTraq in connection with such acquisition, the Borrowers have failed to comply with certain terms of the Loan Agreement, and that such failure constitutes one or more Events of Default under the Loan Agreement. Specifically, the Notice of Default states that as a result of the acquisition and related issuance of promissory notes, the Borrowers have failed to comply with (i) a covenant not to incur additional indebtedness other than Permitted Debt (as defined in the Loan Agreement), without the Agent’s prior written consent, and a covenant not to make acquisitions or investments other than Permitted Acquisitions or Permitted Investments (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Notice of Default also states that the Borrowers’ failure to pledge the stock in GeoTraq as collateral under the Credit Agreement and to make GeoTraq a “Borrower “under the Credit Agreement will become an Event of Default if not cured within the applicable cure period. The Agent reserved the right to avail itself of any other rights and remedies available to it at law or by contract, including the right to (a) withhold funding, increase reserves and suspend making further advances under the Credit Agreement, (b) declare all principal, interest and other sums owing in connection with the Credit Agreement immediately due and payable in full, (c) charge the Default Rate on amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement, and/or (d) exercise one or more rights and remedies with respect to any and all collateral securing the Credit Agreement. The Agent did not declare the amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable but imposed the default rate of interest, which is 5% in excess of the rates otherwise payable under the Loan Agreement), effective as of August 18, 2017 and continuing until the Agent notifies the Borrowers that the specified Events of Default have been waived and no other Events of Default exist. The Company strongly disagreed with the Lenders that any Event of Default had occurred. On March 22, 2018, the Company terminated the Credit and Security Agreement (the“Credit Agreement”) by and among the Company and the subsidiaries of the Company as borrowers (the “Borrowers”), on the one hand, and MidCap Financial Trust, as administrative agent and lender (the “Lender”), on the other hand, together with the related revolving loan note and pledge agreement. The Company did not incur any termination penalties as a result of the termination of the Credit Agreement. The Company is classifying the MidCap Revolver as a current liability until March 22, 2018, at which time the MidCap Revolver was terminated and paid in full. The security interests held by the Lender in substantially all Company assets were released following termination and payoff on March 22, 2018. GE On August 14, 2017 as a part of the sale of the Company’s equity interest in AAP, Recleim LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Recleim”), agreed to undertake, pay or assume the Company’s GE obligations consisting of a promissory note (GE 8% loan agreement) and other payables which were incurred after the issuance of such promissory note. Recleim has agreed to indemnify and hold ARCA harmless from any action to be taken by GE relating to such obligations. The Company has an offsetting receivable due from Recleim. AFCO Finance On June 16, 2017, we entered into a financing agreement with AFCO Credit Corporation (“AFCO”) to fund the annual premiums on insurance policies purchased through Marsh Insurance. These policies relate to workers’ compensation and various liability policies including, but not limited to, General, Auto, Umbrella, Property, and Directors’ and Officers’. The total amount of the premiums financed is $1,070 with an interest rate of 3.567%. An initial down payment of $160 was paid on June 16, 2017 and an additional 10 monthly payments of $92 will be made beginning July 1, 2017 and ending April 1, 2018. The outstanding principal at the end of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $367 and $0, respectively. Susquehanna Term Loans On March 10, 2011, AAP entered into three separate commercial term loans (“BB&T Term Loans”) with Branch Banking Trust Company, as successor to Susquehanna Bank, (“BB&T”) pursuant to the guidelines of the U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) Loan Program. The aggregate principal amount of the BB&T Term Loans was $4,750, divided into three separate loans with principal amounts of $2,100; $1,400; and $1,250, respectively. The BB&T Term Loans matured in ten years and bore an interest rate of prime plus 2.75%. Borrowings under the BB&T Term Loans were secured by substantially all of the assets of AAP along with liens on the business assets and certain personal assets of the owners of 4301 Operations, LLC. We were a guarantor of the BB&T Term Loans along with 4301 Operations, LLC and its members. In connection with the BB&T Term Loans, BB&T had a security interest in the recycling equipment assets of the Company. The BB&T Term Loans entered into by AAP were paid in full on August 15, 2017 and BB&T’s security interest in the recycling equipment assets of the Company was terminated and released. Energy Efficiency Investments LLC On November 8, 2016, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Energy Efficiency Investments, LLC, pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue up to $7,732 principal amount of 3% Original Issue Discount Senior Convertible Promissory Notes of the Company and related common stock purchase warrants. These notes will be issued from time to time, up to such aggregate principal amount, at the request of the Company, subject to certain conditions, or at the option of Energy Efficiency Investments, LLC. Interest accrues at the rate of eight percent per annum on the principal amount of the notes outstanding from time to time, and is payable at maturity or, if earlier, upon conversion of these notes. The principal amount of these notes outstanding at December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, was $103. The debt issuance costs of the EEI note are $740. The un-amortized debt issuance costs of the EEI note as of December 30, 2017 are $568. |
18. Commitments and Contingenci
18. Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 18: Commitments and Contingencies Litigation On March 6, 2015, a complaint was filed in United States District Court for the Central District of California by Jason Feola, individually and as a representative of a putative class consisting of purchasers of the Company’s common stock between March 15, 2012 and February 11, 2015, against Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. and certain current and former officers of the Company. Mr. Feola, pursuant to terms of his retainer agreement with The Rosen Law Firm, certified that he purchased 240 shares of the Company’s common stock for $984 in total consideration. On May 7, 2015, the Company and the individual defendants were served the complaint. In July 2015, the Company and the individual defendants received an amended complaint. The complaint alleges that misstatements and omissions occurred in press releases and filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission and that these misstatements or omissions constitute violations of Section 20 (a) and Section 10(b) of, and Rule 10b-5 under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In October 2015, the court held a hearing on the Company's motion to dismiss the complaint. On November 24, 2015, the United States District Court for the Central District of California entered an order granting the motion to dismiss the amended complaint. The Court’s order provided that the dismissal was without prejudice and that the plaintiffs could file an amended complaint within 21 days of the issuance of the order. On December 15, 2015, the Company and the individual defendants were served with a second amended complaint. In May 2016, the court held a hearing on the Company’s motion to dismiss the second amended complaint. On October 21, 2016 the court entered a final judgement to dismiss the class action complaint with prejudice. On November 6, 2015, a complaint was filed in the Minnesota District Court for Hennepin County, Minnesota, by David Gray and Michael Boller, purporting to bring suit derivatively on behalf of the Company against twelve current and former officers and directors of the Company. The complaint alleged that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties to the Company, and that the defendants have been unjustly enriched as a result thereof. The complaint sought damages, disgorgement, an award of attorneys’ fees and other expenses, and an order compelling changes to the Company’s corporate governance and internal procedures. The Company and the other defendants vigorously denied plaintiffs’ allegations and have not admitted any liability or wrongdoing as part of the settlement. The court made no findings or determinations with respect to the merit of plaintiffs’ claims, and no payment is being made by the Company or the other defendants. The parties have reached a settlement that fully resolves plaintiffs’ claims and provides for the release of all claims asserted in the litigation. On August 2, 2017, the court entered an order granting preliminary approval of the settlement. On September 29, 2017, the court issued an order granting final approval of the settlement. As a condition of the settlement, the Company has agreed to provide certain training to employees in the Company’s accounting department within one year of the settlement. The court also granted an application by plaintiffs’ counsel for attorneys’ fees, to be paid by the Company’s insurance carrier. Other than this award of attorneys’ fees, no payment or other consideration was paid by the Company nor its officers or directors in connection with the settlement. On December 29, 2016, ARCA served a Minnesota state court complaint for breach of contract on Skybridge Americas, Inc. (“SA”), ARCA’s primary call center vendor throughout 2015 and most of 2016. ARCA seeks damages in the millions of dollars as a result of alleged overcharging by SA and lost client contracts. On January 25, 2017, SA served a counterclaim for unpaid invoices in the amount of approximately $460,000 plus interest and attorneys’ fees. On March 29, 2017, the Hennepin County district court dismissed ARCA’s breach of contract claim based on SA’s overuse of its Canadian call center but permitted ARCA’s remaining claims to proceed. On October 24, 2017, ARCA filed a motion for partial summary judgment; SA cross-motioned on November 6, 2017. On January 8, 2018, judgment was entered in SA’s favor, which was amended as of February 28, 2018 for a total amount of $613,566.32 including interest and attorneys’ fees. On March 2, 2018, ARCA appealed the judgment to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The appeal is in progress. On November 15, 2016, ARCA served an arbitration demand on Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., dba GE Appliances (“GEA”), alleging breach of contract and interference with prospective business advantage. ARCA seeks over $2 million in damages. On April 18, 2017, GEA served a counterclaim for approximately $337,000 in alleged obligations under the parties’ recycling agreement. Simultaneously with serving its counterclaim in the arbitration, which is venued in Chicago, GEA filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky seeking damages of approximately $530,000 plus interest and attorneys’ fees allegedly owed under a previous agreement between the parties. On December 12, 2017, the court stayed GEA’s complaint in favor of the arbitration. Under the terms of ARCA’s transaction with Recleim LLC, Recleim LLC is obligated to pay GEA on ARCA’s behalf the amounts claimed by GEA in the arbitration and in the lawsuit pending in Kentucky. Those amounts have been paid into escrow pending the outcome of the arbitration. The parties have selected an arbitrator and the arbitration was deemed to have commenced as of May 29, 2018. AMTIM Capital, Inc. (“AMTIM”) acts as our representative to market our recycling services in Canada under an arrangement that pays AMTIM for revenues generated by recycling services in Canada as set forth in the agreement between the parties. A dispute has arisen between AMTIM and us with respect to the calculation of amounts due to AMTIM pursuant to the agreement. In a lawsuit filed in the province of Ontario, AMTIM claims a discrepancy in the calculation of fees due to AMTIM by us of approximately $2.0 million. Although the outcome of this claim is uncertain, we believe that no further amounts are due under the terms of the agreement and that we will continue to defend our position relative to this lawsuit. Operating Leases The Company leases its office space and recycling centers under non-cancelable operating leases expiring through fiscal year 2017. Rent expense under these leases for continuing operations was $1,450 and $2,062 for the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Rent expense may include certain common area charges such as taxes, maintenance, utilities and insurance. Future minimum annual rental commitments under noncancelable operating lease agreements as of December 30, 2017 are as follows: Fiscal year 2018 $ 1,160 Fiscal year 2019 636 Fiscal year 2020 252 Fiscal year 2021 171 Fiscal year 2022 92 Thereafter – $ 2,311 |
19. Series A Preferred Stock
19. Series A Preferred Stock | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Series A Preferred Stock | Note 19: Series A preferred stock On August 18, 2017, the Company acquired GeoTraq by way of merger. GeoTraq is a development stage company that is engaged in the development, manufacture, and, ultimately, we expect, sale of cellular transceiver modules, also known as Cell-ID modules. As a result of this transaction, GeoTraq became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. In connection with this transaction, the Company tendered to the owners of GeoTraq $200, issued to them an aggregate of 288,588 shares (number of shares specific – not rounded) of the Company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock valued at $14,964, including the beneficial conversion feature of $2,641, and entered into one-year unsecured promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $800. In connection with the designation and issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, we filed a Certificate of Designation with the Secretary of State of the State of Minnesota. On November 9, 2017, we filed a Certificate of Correction with the Minnesota Secretary of State. The following summary of the Series A Preferred Stock and Certificate of Designation does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the provisions of applicable law and to the Certificate of Designation and Certificate of Correction, which is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as amended, for the quarterly period ended July 1, 2017, and Certificate of Correction, which is filed as Exhibit 3.2. hereto. Dividends We cannot declare, pay or set aside any dividends on shares of any other class or series of our capital stock unless (in addition to the obtaining of any consents required by our Articles of Incorporation) the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding shall first receive, or simultaneously receive, a dividend in the aggregate amount of $1.00, regardless of the number of then-issued and outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock. Any remaining dividends allocated by the Board of Directors shall be distributed in an equal amount per share to the holders of outstanding common stock and Series A Preferred Stock (on an as-if-converted to common stock basis pursuant to the Conversion Ratio as defined below). Liquidation Rights Immediately prior to the occurrence of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary of involuntary, all shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock automatically convert into shares of our common stock based upon the then-applicable “conversion ratio” (as defined below) and shall participate in the liquidation proceeds in the same manner as other shares of our common stock. Conversion The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock is not convertible into shares of our common stock except as described below. Subject to the third sentence of this paragraph, each holder of a share of Series A Preferred Stock has the right, exercisable at any time and from time to time (unless otherwise prohibited by law, rule or regulation, or as restricted below), to convert any or all of such holder’s shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of our common stock at the conversion ratio. The “conversation ratio” per share of the Series A Preferred Stock is a ratio of 1:100, meaning every share of Series A Preferred Stock, if and when converted into shares of our common stock, converts into 100 shares of our common stock. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Certificate of Designation, a holder of Series A Preferred Stock may not convert any of such holder’s shares and we may not issue any shares of our common stock in connection with a conversation that would trigger any Nasdaq requirement to obtain shareholder approval prior to such conversion or issuance in connection with such conversion that would be in excess of that number of shares of common stock equivalent to 19.9% of the number of shares of common stock as of August 18, 2017; provided however Redemption The shares of Series A Preferred Stock have no redemption rights. Preemptive Rights Holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock are not entitled to any preemptive rights in respect to any securities of the Company, except as set forth in the Certificate of Designation or any other document agreed to by us. Voting Rights Each holder of a share of Series A Preferred Stock has a number of votes as is determined by multiplying (i) the number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by such holder and (ii) 100. The holders of Series A Preferred Stock vote together with all other classes and series of common and preferred stock of the Company as a single class on all actions to be taken by the common stockholders of the Company, except to the extent that voting as a separate class or series is required by law. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock may not engage in any vote where the voting power would trigger any Nasdaq requirement to obtain shareholder approval; provided however Protective Provisions Without first obtaining the affirmative approval of a majority of the holders of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock, we may not directly or indirectly (i) increase or decrease (other than by redemption or conversion) the total number of authorized shares of Series A Preferred Stock; (ii) effect an exchange, reclassification, or cancellation of all or a part of the Series A Preferred Stock, but excluding a stock split or reverse stock split or combination of the common stock or preferred stock; (iii) effect an exchange, or create a right of exchange, of all or part of the shares of another class of shares into shares of Series A Preferred Stock; or (iv) alter or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock so as to affect adversely the shares of such series, including the rights set forth in this Designation; provided, however, that we may, without any vote of the holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, make technical, corrective, administrative or similar changes to the Certificate of Designation that do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially adversely affect the rights or preferences of the holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock. |
20. Shareholders' Equity
20. Shareholders' Equity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Shareholders' Equity | Note 20: Shareholders’ Equity Common Stock Stock options The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions for fiscal year 2016 – no options were issued in 2017. Expected dividend yield zero. Expected stock price volatility 85.44%. Risk-free interest rate 2.16%. Expected life of options in years, ten. Additional information relating to all outstanding options is as follows (in thousands, except per share data): Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Balance January 2, 2016 780 $ 2.70 $ – 5.23 Granted 30 1.05 Exercised – Cancelled/expired (51 ) 0.88 Forfeited (49 ) 2.85 Balance at December 31, 2016 710 2.62 $ – 4.66 Granted – Exercised – Cancelled/expired (83 ) 3.04 Forfeited – Balance at December 30, 2017 627 $ 2.56 $ – 4.22 The weighted average fair value per option of options granted during fiscal year 2016 was $1.12. We recognized share-based compensation expense related to option grants of $32 and $245 for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value in the preceding table represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value, based on our closing stock price of $1.04 on December 29, 2017, which theoretically could have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date. As of December 30, 2017, December 31, 2016 and January 2, 2016, there were no in-the-money options exercisable. Based on the value of options outstanding as of December 31, 2017, we do not estimate any future share-based compensation expense for existing options issued. This estimate does not include any expense for additional options that may be granted and vest in subsequent years. Warrants: As of December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, we had fully vested warrants outstanding to purchase 24 shares of common stock at a price of $3.55 per share and expire in May 2020 and 167 shares of common stock at a price of $0.68 per share. Preferred Stock |
21. Earnings per Share
21. Earnings per Share | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Earnings (loss) per share: | |
Earnings per Share | Note 21: Earnings per share Net earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period. Basic weighted average common shares outstanding do not include shares of restricted stock that have not yet vested, although such shares are included as outstanding shares in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Diluted net earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the additional common shares issuable in respect of restricted share awards, stock options and convertible preferred stock. The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share: For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Basic Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 5,893 $ (152 ) Net loss from discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax (5,775 ) (1,299 ) Net income (loss) $ 118 $ (1,451 ) Basic earnings (loss) per share: Basic income (loss) per share from continued operations $ 0.88 $ (0.03 ) Basic loss per share - discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax (0.86 ) (0.21 ) Basic income (loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.24 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding 6,708 6,054 Diluted Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Diluted income (loss) per share from continued operations $ 0.87 $ (0.03 ) Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax (0.85 ) (0.21 ) Diluted income (loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.24 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding 6,708 6,054 Add: Options – – Add: Common Stock Warrants 50 167 Assumed diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 6,758 6,221 Potentially dilutive securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share for years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The weighted average number of dilutive securities excluded were 651 and 900, respectively for each fiscal year, because the effects were anti-dilutive based on the application of the treasury stock method. Series A preferred shares issued and outstanding are excluded from dilutive securities until the conditions for conversion have been satisfied. See Note 19. |
22. Major Customers and Supplie
22. Major Customers and Suppliers | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Major Customers and Suppliers [Abstract] | |
Major Customers and Suppliers | Note 22: Major customers and suppliers For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017, no customer represented more than 10% of our total revenues. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, no customer represented more than 10% of our total revenues. As of December 30, 2017, two customers, each represented more than 10% of our total trade receivables, for a total of 41% of our total trade receivables. As of December 31, 2016, two customers, each represented more than 10% of our total trade receivables, for a total of 25% of our total trade receivables. During the two fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we purchased a vast majority of appliances for resale from three suppliers. We have and are continuing to secure other vendors from which to purchase appliances. However, the curtailment or loss of one of these suppliers or any appliance supplier could adversely affect our operations. |
23. Defined Contribution Plan
23. Defined Contribution Plan | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Benefit Contribution Plan [Abstract] | |
Defined Contribution Plan | Note 23: Defined contribution plan We have a defined contribution salary deferral plan covering substantially all employees under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. We contribute an amount equal to 10 cents for each dollar contributed by each employee up to a maximum of 5% of each employee’s compensation. We recognized expense for contributions to the plans of $90 and $62 for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, respectively. |
24. Segment Information
24. Segment Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Information | Note 24: Segment information We operate within targeted markets through two reportable segments for continuing operations: recycling and technology. The recycling segment includes all fees charged and costs incurred for collecting, recycling and installing appliances for utilities and other customers. The recycling segment also includes byproduct revenue, which is primarily generated through the recycling of appliances and includes all revenues from AAP up until the date of deconsolidation August 15, 2017. The nature of products, services and customers for both segments varies significantly. As such, the segments are managed separately. Our Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CODM evaluates performance and allocates resources based on sales and income from operations of each segment. Income from operations represents revenues less cost of revenues and operating expenses, including certain allocated selling, general and administrative costs. There are no intersegment sales or transfers. Our retail segment comprised of ApplianceSmart was sold on December 30, 2017, see Note 7. The following tables present our segment information for continuing operations for fiscal years 2017 and 2016: Year Ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Revenues Recycling $ 41,544 $ 40,459 Technology – – Total Revenues $ 41,544 $ 40,459 Gross profit Recycling $ 13,145 $ 12,359 Technology – – Total Gross profit $ 13,145 $ 12,359 Operating income Recycling $ 1,300 $ 1,119 Technology (1,531 ) – Total Operating income $ (231 ) $ 1,119 Depreciation and amortization Recycling $ 750 $ 959 Technology 1,397 – Total Depreciation and amortization $ 2,147 $ 959 Interest expense Recycling $ 894 $ 1,168 Technology – – Total Interest expense $ 894 $ 1,168 Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes Recycling $ 5,598 $ (40 ) Technology (1,531 ) – Total Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes $ 4,067 $ (40 ) As of As of December 30, December 31, 2017 2016 Assets Recycling $ 21,745 $ 24,251 Technology 25,146 – Total Assets $ 46,891 $ 24,251 Goodwill and intangible assets Recycling $ 19 $ 57 Technology 24,699 – Total Goodwill and intangible assets $ 24,718 $ 57 Certain items have been reclassified from prior year for presentation with no effect to net income. |
25. Related Party
25. Related Party | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
14. Related Party | Note 25: Related parties Tony Isaac, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, is the father of Jon Isaac, Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures Incorporated and managing member of Isaac Capital Group LLC, a 9% shareholder of the Company. Tony Isaac, Chief Executive Officer, Virland Johnson, Chief Financial Officer, Richard Butler, Board of Directors member, and Dennis Gao, Board of Directors member of the Company, are Board of Directors, Chief Financial Officer, Board of Directors member, and Board of Directors members of, respectively, Live Ventures Incorporated. The Company also shares certain executive and legal services with Live Ventures Incorporated. The total services were $30 for the year ending December 30, 2017. Customer Connexx rents approximately 9,879 square feet of office space from Live Ventures Incorporated at its Las Vegas, NV office. The total rent and common area expense was $213 for the year ending December 30, 2017. On December 30, 2017, ApplianceSmart Holdings LLC (the “Purchaser”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Live Ventures Incorporated, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Company and ApplianceSmart, Inc. (“ApplianceSmart”), a subsidiary of the Company. ApplianceSmart is a 17-store chain specializing in new and out-of-the-box appliances with annualized revenues of approximately $65 million. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Purchaser purchased from the Company all the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock (the “Stock”) of ApplianceSmart in exchange for $6,500 (the “Purchase Price”). Effective April 1, 2018, Purchaser issued the Company a promissory note with a three-year term in the original principal amount of $3,919,494 (exact amount) for the balance of the purchase price. ApplianceSmart is guaranteeing the repayment of this promissory note. See Note 7. |
26. Subsequent Event
26. Subsequent Event | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Event | Note 26: Subsequent events ApplianceSmart, Inc. Financing As previously announced by Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (the “Company” or “ARCA”), on December 30, 2017, ApplianceSmart Holdings LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Live Ventures Incorporated (the “Purchaser”), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Company (the “Seller”) and ApplianceSmart, Inc. (“ApplianceSmart”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Seller. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Purchaser purchased (the “Transaction”) from the Seller all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of ApplianceSmart in exchange for $6,500 (the “Purchase Price”). The Purchaser was required to deliver the Purchase Price, and a portion of the Purchase Price was delivered, to the Seller prior to March 31, 2018. Between March 31, 2018 and April 24, 2018, the Purchaser and the Seller negotiated in good faith the method of payment of the remaining outstanding balance of the Purchase Price. On April 25, 2018, the Purchaser delivered to the Seller that certain Promissory Note (the “ApplianceSmart Note”) in the original principal amount of $3,919 (the “Original Principal Amount”), as such amount may be adjusted per the terms of the ApplianceSmart Note. The ApplianceSmart Note is effective as of April 1, 2018 and matures on April 1, 2021 (the “Maturity Date”). The ApplianceSmart Note bears interest at 5% per annum with interest payable monthly in arrears. Ten percent of the outstanding principal amount will be repaid annually on a quarterly basis, with the accrued and unpaid principal due on the Maturity Date. ApplianceSmart has agreed to guaranty repayment of the ApplianceSmart Note. The remaining $2,581 of the Purchase Price was paid in cash by the Purchaser to the Seller. The Purchaser may reborrow funds, and pay interest on such reborrowings, from the Seller up to the Original Principal Amount. MidCap Financial Termination of Credit and Security Agreement On March 22, 2018, Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. terminated a Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) of MidCap Financial Trust together with the related revolving loan note and pledge agreement. ARCA has no further obligations (financial or otherwise) to MidCap Financial Trust and did not incur any termination penalties as a result of the termination of the Credit Agreement. Prestige Capital On March 26, 2018, Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (“ARCA”) entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Prestige Capital Corporation (“Prestige Capital”), whereby from time to time ARCA can factor certain accounts receivable to Prestige Capital up to a maximum advance and outstanding balance of $7,000. Discount fees ultimately paid depend upon how long an invoice and related amount is outstanding from ARCA’s customer. Prestige Capital has been granted a security interest in all ARCA accounts receivable. The term of the purchase and sale agreement is six months from March 26, 2018. Reincorporation in the State of Nevada On March 12, 2018, Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. (the “Company”) changed its state of incorporation from the State of Minnesota to the State of Nevada (the “Reincorporation”) pursuant to a plan of conversion, dated March 12, 2018 (the “Plan of Conversion”). The Reincorporation was accomplished by the filing of (i) articles of conversion (the “Minnesota Articles of Conversion”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Minnesota and (ii) articles of conversion (the “Nevada Articles of Conversion”) and articles of incorporation (the “Nevada Articles of Incorporation”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada. Pursuant to the Plan of Conversion, the Company also adopted new bylaws (the “Nevada Bylaws”). The Reincorporation was previously submitted to a vote of, and approved by, the Company’s stockholders at its 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on November 21, 2017 (the “Annual Meeting”). Upon the effectiveness of the Reincorporation: – the affairs of the Company ceased to be governed by the Minnesota Business Corporation Act, the Company’s existing Articles of Incorporation and the Company’s existing Bylaws, and the affairs of the Company became subject to the Nevada Revised Statutes, the Nevada Articles of Incorporation and the Nevada Bylaws; – each outstanding share of the Minnesota corporation’s common stock and Series A Preferred Stock converted into an outstanding share of the Nevada corporation’s common stock and Series A Preferred Stock, respectively; – each outstanding option to acquire shares of the Minnesota corporation’s common stock converted into an equivalent option to acquire, upon the same terms and conditions (including the vesting schedule and exercise price per share applicable to each such option), the same number of shares of the Nevada corporation’s common stock; – each employee benefit, stock option or other similar plan of the Minnesota corporation continued to be an employee benefit, stock option or other similar plan of the Nevada corporation; and – each director and officer of the Minnesota corporation continued to hold his or her respective position with the Nevada corporation. Certain rights of the Company’s stockholders were also changed as a result of the Reincorporation, as described in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the Annual Meeting filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 25, 2017, under the section entitled “Proposal 3 – Approval of the Reincorporation of the Company from the State of Minnesota to the State of Nevada – Significant Differences Related to State Law”, which description is incorporated in its entirety herein by reference. The Reincorporation did not affect any of the Company’s material contracts with any third parties, and the Company’s rights and obligations under such material contractual arrangements continue to be rights and obligations of the Company after the Reincorporation. The Reincorporation did not result in any change in headquarters, business, jobs, management, location of any of the offices or facilities, number of employees, assets, liabilities or net worth (other than as a result of the costs incident to the Reincorporation) of the Company. The Reincorporation did affect the par value of the Company’s common shares from no par value to a par value of .001 per common share. |
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2. Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. ARCA Recycling, Inc., a California corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary that was formed in November 1991 to provide turnkey recycling services for electric utility energy efficiency programs. ARCA Canada Inc., a Canadian corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary that was formed in September 2006 to provide turnkey recycling services for electric utility energy efficiency programs. Customer Connexx, LLC, a Nevada Corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary that was formed in formed in October 2016 to provide call center services for electric utility programs. On August 15, 2017, ARCA sold it’s 50% interest in AAP and is no longer consolidating the results of AAP in its consolidated financial statements as of that date. AAP was a joint venture formed in October 2009 between ARCA and 4301 Operations, LLC (“4301”). ARCA and 4301 owned a 50% interest in AAP through August 15, 2017. The financial position and results of operations of AAP were consolidated in our financial statements through August 15, 2017, based on our conclusion that AAP is a variable interest entity due to our contribution in excess of 50% of the total equity, subordinated debt and other forms of financial support. See Note 6 – Sale and deconsolidation of variable interest entity AAP to these consolidated financial statements. On August 18, 2017, we acquired GeoTraq. GeoTraq is a development stage company that is engaged in the development, design, and, ultimately, we expect, sale of cellular transceiver modules, also known as Cell-ID modules. GeoTraq has created a dedicated Cell-ID transceiver module that we believe can enable the design of extremely small, inexpensive products that can operate for years on a single charge, powered by standardly available batteries of diminutive size without the need of recharge. Accordingly, and utilizing Cell-ID technology exclusively, we believe that GeoTraq will provide an exclusive, low-cost solution and service life that will enable new global markets for location-based services (LBS). As a result of this transaction, GeoTraq became a wholly-owned subsidiary and, therefore, the results of GeoTraq are included in our consolidated results as of August 18, 2017. On December 30, 2017, we sold our 100% interest in ApplianceSmart, Inc., a Minnesota corporation. Appliancesmart Inc. was formed through a corporate reorganization in July 2011 to hold our business of selling new major household appliances through a chain of Company-owned retail stores. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumption that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates made in connection with the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the estimated reserve for doubtful current and long-term trade and other receivables, the estimated reserve for excess and obsolete inventory, estimated fair value and forfeiture rates for stock-based compensation, fair values in connection with the analysis of goodwill, other intangibles and long-lived assets for impairment, current portion of notes payable, valuation allowance against deferred tax assets and estimated useful lives for intangible assets and property and equipment. |
Financial Instruments | Financial Instruments Financial instruments consist primarily of cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, advances to affiliates and obligations under accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable. The carrying amounts of cash equivalents, trade receivables and other receivables, accounts payable, accrued expenses and short-term notes payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the long-term debt is calculated based on interest rates available for debt with terms and maturities similar to the Company’s existing debt arrangements, unless quoted market prices were available (Level 2 inputs). The carrying amounts of long-term debt at December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 approximate fair value. |
Cash and cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase. Fair value of cash equivalents approximates carrying value. |
Trade Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | Trade Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We carry unsecured trade receivables at the original invoice amount less an estimate made for doubtful accounts based on a monthly review of all outstanding amounts. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. We write off trade receivables when we deem them uncollectible. We record recoveries of trade receivables previously written off when we receive them. We consider a trade receivable to be past due if any portion of the receivable balance is outstanding for more than ninety days. We do not charge interest on past due receivables. Our management considers the allowance for doubtful accounts of $61 and $54 to be adequate to cover any exposure to loss as of December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. |
Inventories | Inventories Inventories, consisting primarily of Appliances, are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a specific identification basis, or market. We provide estimated provisions for the obsolescence of our appliance inventories, including adjustment to market, based on various factors, including the age of such inventory and our management’s assessment of the need for such provisions. We look at historical inventory aging reports and margin analyses in determining our provision estimate. A revised cost basis is used once a provision for obsolescence is recorded. The Company does not have a reserve for obsolete inventory at December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. |
Property and equipment | Property and Equipment Property and Equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred and additions and improvements that significantly extend the lives of assets are capitalized. Upon sale or other retirement of depreciable property, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the related accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in operations. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The useful lives of building and improvements are three to thirty years, transportation equipment is three to fifteen years, machinery and equipment are five to ten years, furnishings and fixtures are three to five years and office and computer equipment are three to five years. Depreciation expense was $750 and $959 for the years ended December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively. We periodically review our property and equipment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable or their depreciation or amortization periods should be accelerated. We assess recoverability based on several factors, including our intention with respect to our stores and those stores projected undiscounted cash flows. An impairment loss would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds their fair value, as approximated by the present value of their projected discounted cash flows. |
Goodwill | Goodwill The Company accounts for purchased goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other We test goodwill annually on July 1 of each fiscal year or more frequently if events arise or circumstances change that indicate that goodwill may be impaired. The Company assesses whether goodwill impairment exists using both the qualitative and quantitative assessments. The qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. If based on this qualitative assessment the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed using a two-step approach required by ASC 350 to determine whether a goodwill impairment exists. The first step of the quantitative test is to compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit's assets to the fair value of the reporting unit. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further evaluation is required, and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, then the second step is required to be completed, which involves allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to each asset and liability using the guidance in ASC 805 (“ Business Combinations, A ccounting for Identifiable Intangible Assets in a Business Combination , with the excess being applied to goodwill. An impairment loss occurs if the amount of the recorded goodwill exceeds the implied goodwill. The determination of the fair value of our reporting units is based, among other things, on estimates of future operating performance of the reporting unit being valued. We are required to complete an impairment test for goodwill and record any resulting impairment losses at least annually. Changes in market conditions, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimates and require interim impairment assessments. When performing the two-step quantitative impairment test, the Company's methodology includes the use of an income approach which discounts future net cash flows to their present value at a rate that reflects the Company's cost of capital, otherwise known as the discounted cash flow method ("DCF"). These estimated fair values are based on estimates of future cash flows of the businesses. Factors affecting these future cash flows include the continued market acceptance of the products and services offered by the businesses, the development of new products and services by the businesses and the underlying cost of development, the future cost structure of the businesses, and future technological changes. The Company also incorporates market multiples for comparable companies in determining the fair value of our reporting units. Any such impairment would be recognized in full in the reporting period in which it has been identified. |
Intangible Assets | Intangible Assets The Company’s intangible assets consist of customer relationship intangibles, trade names, licenses for the use of internet domain names, Universal Resource Locators, or URL’s, software, and marketing and technology related intangibles. Upon acquisition, critical estimates are made in valuing acquired intangible assets, which include but are not limited to: future expected cash flows from customer contracts, customer lists, and estimating cash flows from projects when completed; tradename and market position, as well as assumptions about the period of time that customer relationships will continue; and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from the assumptions used in determining the fair values. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition We record revenue in the period when all of the following requirements have been met: (i) there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, (ii) the sales price is fixed or determinable, (iii) title, ownership and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. We recognize revenue from appliance sales and appliance accessories in the period the consumer purchases appliance(s), net of an allowance for estimated returns. We recognize revenue from appliance recycling services when we collect and process the old appliance. We recognize revenue generated from appliance replacement programs when we deliver the new appliance, collect and process the old appliance. The delivery, collection and processing activities under our replacement programs typically occur within one business day and are required to complete the earnings process; there are typically no other performance obligations. We recognize revenue on extended warranties with retained service obligations on a straight-line basis over the period of the warranty. For extended warranty arrangements that we sell but others service for a fixed portion of the warranty sales price, we recognize revenue for the net amount retained at the time of sale of the extended warranty to the consumer. We include shipping and handling charges to customers in revenue. We recognize the revenue from the sale of carbon offsets and ozone-depleting refrigerants upon having in writing a mutually agreed upon price per pound, confirmed delivery, verification of volume and purity of the refrigerant by the buyer and collectability is reasonably assured. Other recycling byproduct revenue (the sale of copper, steel, plastic and other recoverable non-refrigerant byproducts) is recorded as revenue upon delivery to the third-party recycling customer for processing, having a mutually agreed upon price per pound and collection reasonably assured. |
Shipping and Handling | Shipping and Handling The Company classifies shipping and handling charged to customers as revenues and classifies costs relating to shipping and handling as cost of revenues. |
Advertising expense | Advertising Expense Advertising expense is charged to operations as incurred. Advertising expense totaled $1,667 and $1,109 for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments held by the Company. ASC topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” defines fair value, and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement that enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows: Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2 – to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. The asset and liability method requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently exist between tax bases and financial reporting bases of the Company's assets and liabilities. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which these temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided on deferred taxes if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized. The Company recognizes penalties and interest accrued related to income tax liabilities in the provision for income taxes in its Consolidated Statements of Income. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in relation to an uncertain tax position. The Company uses a two-step process to evaluate tax positions. The first step requires an entity to determine whether it is more likely than not (greater than 50% chance) that the tax position will be sustained. The second step requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the benefit of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition criterion. The amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of issues raised by taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued and may materially impact the financial statements of the Company in future periods. |
Lease Accounting | Lease Accounting We lease warehouse facilities and office space. These assets and properties are generally leased under noncancelable agreements that expire at various dates through 2022 with various renewal options for additional periods. The agreements, which have been classified as operating leases, generally provide for minimum and, in some cases percentage rent and require us to pay all insurance, taxes and other maintenance costs. Leases with step rent provisions, escalation clauses or other lease concessions are accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term and includes “rent holidays” (periods in which we are not obligated to pay rent). Cash or lease incentives received upon entering into certain store leases (“tenant improvement allowances”) are recognized on a straight-line basis as a reduction to rent expense over the lease term. We record the unamortized portion of tenant improvement allowances as a part of deferred rent. We do not have leases with capital improvement funding. |
Stock-based compensation | Stock-Based Compensation The Company from time to time grants restricted stock awards and options to employees, non-employees and Company executives and directors. Such awards are valued based on the grant date fair-value of the instruments, net of estimated forfeitures. The value of each award is amortized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. |
Foreign Currency | Foreign Currency The financial statements of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters. Under ASC 830, if the assets and liabilities of the Company are recorded in certain non-U.S. functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, they are translated at current rates of exchange. Revenue and expense items are translated at the average monthly exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded directly into accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). |
Earnings Per Share | Earnings Per Share Earnings per share is calculated in accordance with ASC 260, “ Earnings Per share |
Segment Reporting | Segment Reporting ASC Topic 280, “ Segment Reporting |
Concentration of Credit Risk | Concentration of Credit Risk The Company maintains cash balances at several banks in several states including, Ohio, Minnesota, California, Nevada, Georgia and Texas within the United States. Accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000 per institution as of December 30, 2017. At times, balances may exceed federally insured limits. |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date. In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Subsequently, the FASB has issued the following standards related to ASU 2014-09 and ASU No. 2016-08: ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets (“ASU 2017-05). The Company must adopt ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-12, ASU 2016-20 and ASU 2017-05 with ASU 2014-09 (collectively, the “new revenue standards”). The Company has evaluated the provisions of the new revenue standards. We will transition to the new revenue standards using the modified retrospective method. We do not anticipate the new revenue standards will have In September, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern In September, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805). Topic 805 requires that an acquirer retrospectively adjust provisional amounts recognized in a business combination, during the measurement period. To simplify the accounting for adjustments made to provisional amounts, the amendments in the update require that the acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amount is determined. The acquirer is required to also record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effect on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. In addition, an entity is required to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes to the financial statements the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. ASU 2015-16 is effective for fiscal years beginning December 15, 2015. The Company has adopted this guidance during its 2017 fiscal year and it did not have a significant impact on its consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ASU 2016-04, Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products ASU 2016-09, Compensation- Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash ASU 2016-15 clarifies whether the following items should be categorized as operating, investing or financing in the statement of cash flows: (i) debt prepayments and extinguishment costs, (ii) settlement of zero-coupon debt, (iii) settlement of contingent consideration, (iv) insurance proceeds, (v) settlement of corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) and bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) policies, (vi) distributions from equity method investees, (vii) beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and (viii) receipts and payments with aspects of more than one class of cash flows. ASU 2016-15 takes effect in 2018 for public companies. If an entity elects early adoption, it must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. We are currently evaluating the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements. ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business . Under the current implementation guidance in Topic 805, there are three elements of a business—inputs, processes, and outputs. While an integrated set of assets and activities (collectively referred to as a “set”) that is a business usually has outputs, outputs are not required to be present. In addition, all the inputs and processes that a seller uses in operating a set are not required if market participants can acquire the set and continue to produce outputs, for example, by integrating the acquired set with their own inputs and processes. The amendments in this Update provide a screen to determine when a set is not a business. The screen requires that when substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. This screen reduces the number of transactions that need to be further evaluated by public business entities applying the amendments in this Update to annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. ASU 2017-04, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ASU 2017-09, Compensation- Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting In July, 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-11, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivative and Hedging (Topic 815). The standard is intended to simplify the accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. This ASU changes the classification analysis of particular equity-linked financial instruments (e.g. warrants, embedded conversion features) allowing the down round feature to be disregarded when determining whether the instrument is to be indexed to an entity’s own stock. Because of this, the inclusion of a down round feature by itself exempts an instrument from having to be remeasured at fair value each earnings period. The standard requires that entities recognize the effect of the down round feature on EPS when it is triggered (i.e., when the exercise price is adjusted downward due to the down round feature) equivalent to the change in the fair value of the instrument instantly before and after the strike price is modified. An adjustment to diluted EPS calculation may be required. The standard does not change the accounting for liability-classified instruments that occurred due to a different feature or term other than a down round feature. Additionally, entities must disclose the presence of down round features in financial instruments they issue, when the down round feature triggers a strike price adjustment, and the amount of the adjustment necessary. ASU 2017-11 is effective for all fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company has decided to early adopt ASU 2017-11 and it did not have a significant impact on its consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. |
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6. Sale and deconsolidation of variable interest entity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Sale And Deconsolidation Of Variable Interest Entity - Aap | |
Assets and liabilities of VIE | Assets December 31, 2016 Current assets $ 438 Property and equipment, net 7,322 Other assets 83 Total assets $ 7,843 Liabilities Accounts payable $ 1,388 Accrued expenses 523 Current maturities of long-term debt obligations 3,558 Long-term debt obligations, net of current maturities 435 Other liabilities (a) 1,126 Total liabilities $ 7,030 |
Operating results of VIE | The following table summarizes the operating results of AAP consolidated in our financial results for the 52 weeks ended December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, respectively: 52 Weeks Ended December 30, 2017 (b) December 31, 2016 Revenues $ 1,433 $ 6,697 Gross profit 24 1,305 Operating loss (848 ) (363 ) Net loss (991 ) (628 ) |
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7. Assets of held for sale - discontinued operations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Assets of held for sale - discontinued operations | FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (In Thousands) 52 weeks 52 weeks Ended Ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Revenue $ 56,296 $ 63,130 Cost of revenue 42,252 46,824 Gross profit 14,044 16,306 Selling, general and administrative expense 15,911 17,970 Operating loss - discontinued operations (1,867 ) (1,664 ) Other income 862 141 Other expense (5 ) (251 ) Net loss - discontinued operations before income tax benefit (1,010 ) (1,774 ) Income tax benefit 270 475 Net loss - discontinued operations, net of tax $ (740 ) $ (1,299 ) ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (In Thousands) As of December 30, 2017 (date of sale), and December 31, 2016 2017 2016 Accounts Receivable $ 2,356 $ 1,538 Inventories 8,836 14,793 Prepaid expenses 173 – Total current assets held for sale 11,365 16,331 Buildings and improvements 2,073 1,948 Equipment 1,756 1,753 Accumulated depreciation (3,319 ) (3,148 ) Restricted cash 1,298 500 Other assets 204 221 Total non-current assets held for sale 2,012 1,274 Total assets held for sale - discontinued operations $ 13,377 $ 17,605 Purchase price 6,500 Loss of sale of assets held for sale (6,877 ) Income tax benefit 1,842 Net loss on sale of assets held for sale and discontinued operations, net of tax $ (5,035 ) |
8. Inventories (Tables)
8. Inventories (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of inventories | December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Appliances held for resale $ 762 $ 974 Processed metals from recycled appliances held for resale – 139 Other – 6 $ 762 $ 1,119 |
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9. Prepaids and other current assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Prepaids and other current assets | December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Deposits $ 411 $ 232 Other 107 104 $ 518 $ 336 |
10. Property and Equipment (Tab
10. Property and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Equipment Table | Useful Life (Years) December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Land $ – $ 1,140 Buildings and improvements 18-30 156 1,832 Equipment (including computer software) 3-15 5,908 17,511 Projects under construction 29 200 Property and equipment 6,093 20,683 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (5,555 ) (11,120 ) Property and equipment, net $ 538 $ 9,563 |
11. Intangible assets (Tables)
11. Intangible assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Intangible assets | December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Intangible assets GeoTraq, net $ 24,699 $ – Patent 19 19 Goodwill – 38 $ 24,718 $ 57 |
12. Deposits and other assets (
12. Deposits and other assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of deposits and other assets | December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Deposits $ 411 $ 232 Other 107 104 $ 518 $ 336 |
13. Accrued liabilities (Tables
13. Accrued liabilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Schedule of accrued liabilities | December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Sales tax estimates, including interest $ 4,563 $ 4,203 Compensation and benefits 1,061 2,431 Deferred revenue 300 227 Accrued incentive and rebate checks 285 358 Accrued rent 77 263 Accrued interest 115 – Warranty – 26 Accrued payables 129 570 Other 31 810 $ 6,561 $ 8,888 |
16. Income Taxes (Tables)
16. Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | For the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Current tax expense (benefit): Federal $ – $ 12 State 34 36 Foreign – – Current tax expense (benefit) $ 34 $ 48 Deferred tax expense - domestic (3,475 ) (97 ) Deferred tax expense - foreign – – Benefit of income taxes $ (3,441 ) $ (49 ) |
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | For the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Income tax expense at statutory rate $ (995 ) $ (617 ) Portion attributable to noncontrolling interest at statutory rate – 107 State tax expense, net of federal tax effect (141 ) (69 ) Permanent differences 55 20 Change in tax rates (3,107 ) – Change in valuation allowance 590 414 Other 157 96 $ (3,441 ) $ (49 ) |
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign | For the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 United States $ (2,835 ) $ (1,677 ) Canada (90 ) (137 ) $ (2,925 ) $ (1,814 ) |
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | The components of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, are as follows: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Current deferred tax assets (liabilities): Allowance for bad debts $ 16 $ 21 Accrued expenses 1,107 1,651 Inventory 80 192 Accrued compensation 23 175 Reserves 4 26 Prepaid expenses (125 ) (56 ) 1,105 2,009 Less: valuation allowance – – Total current deferred tax assets (liabilities) 1,105 2,009 Long term deferred tax assets (liabilities): Net operating loss 1,217 709 Capital loss – 104 Tax credits 473 473 Share-based compensation 302 354 Intangibles (6,615 ) – Property and equipment (72 ) (596 ) Deferred rent 16 337 Unrealized losses (gains) 132 600 Section 481(a) adjustment (44 ) (67 ) Investments – (1,269 ) Other 11 (61 ) (4,580 ) 584 Less: valuation allowance (1,102 ) (512 ) Total long term deferred tax assets (liabilities) (5,682 ) 72 Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ (4,577 ) $ 2,081 The deferred tax amounts have been classified in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as follows: December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Non-current assets $ – $ 2,081 Non-current liabilities 4,577 – $ 4,577 $ 2,081 |
17. Long term obligations (Tabl
17. Long term obligations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of long-term debt, capital lease and other financing obligations | December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 PNC term loan $ – $ 1,020 MidCap financial trust asset based revolving loan 5,605 – AFCO Finance 367 – Susquehanna term loans – 3,242 GE 8% loan agreement 482 482 EEI note 103 103 PIDC 2.75% note, due in month installments of $3, including interest, due October 2024 – 287 Capital leases and other financing obligations 30 564 Debt issuance costs, net (1,010 ) (779 ) Total debt obligations 5,577 4,919 Less current maturities (5,577 ) (2,093 ) Long-term debt obligations, net of current maturities $ – $ 2,826 |
18. Commitments and Contingen44
18. Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Minimum future rental commitments under noncancelable operating leases | Fiscal year 2018 $ 1,160 Fiscal year 2019 636 Fiscal year 2020 252 Fiscal year 2021 171 Fiscal year 2022 92 Thereafter – $ 2,311 |
20. Shareholders' Equity (Table
20. Shareholders' Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Schedule of all outstanding options, activity | Options Outstanding Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life Balance January 2, 2016 780 $ 2.70 $ – 5.23 Granted 30 1.05 Exercised – Cancelled/expired (51 ) 0.88 Forfeited (49 ) 2.85 Balance at December 31, 2016 710 2.62 $ – 4.66 Granted – Exercised – Cancelled/expired (83 ) 3.04 Forfeited – Balance at December 30, 2017 627 $ 2.56 $ – 4.22 |
21. Earnings per Share (Tables)
21. Earnings per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Earnings (loss) per share: | |
Earnings per Share | For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Basic Net income (loss) from continuing operations $ 5,893 $ (152 ) Net loss from discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax (5,775 ) (1,299 ) Net income (loss) $ 118 $ (1,451 ) Basic earnings (loss) per share: Basic income (loss) per share from continued operations $ 0.88 $ (0.03 ) Basic loss per share - discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax (0.86 ) (0.21 ) Basic income (loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.24 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding 6,708 6,054 Diluted Diluted earnings (loss) per share: Diluted income (loss) per share from continued operations $ 0.87 $ (0.03 ) Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax (0.85 ) (0.21 ) Diluted income (loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.24 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding 6,708 6,054 Add: Options – – Add: Common Stock Warrants 50 167 Assumed diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 6,758 6,221 |
24. Segment Information (Tables
24. Segment Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of segment information | Year Ended December 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Revenues Recycling $ 41,544 $ 40,459 Technology – – Total Revenues $ 41,544 $ 40,459 Gross profit Recycling $ 13,145 $ 12,359 Technology – – Total Gross profit $ 13,145 $ 12,359 Operating income Recycling $ 1,300 $ 1,119 Technology (1,531 ) – Total Operating income $ (231 ) $ 1,119 Depreciation and amortization Recycling $ 750 $ 959 Technology 1,397 – Total Depreciation and amortization $ 2,147 $ 959 Interest expense Recycling $ 894 $ 1,168 Technology – – Total Interest expense $ 894 $ 1,168 Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes Recycling $ 5,598 $ (40 ) Technology (1,531 ) – Total Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes $ 4,067 $ (40 ) As of As of December 30, December 31, 2017 2016 Assets Recycling $ 21,745 $ 24,251 Technology 25,146 – Total Assets $ 46,891 $ 24,251 Goodwill and intangible assets Recycling $ 19 $ 57 Technology 24,699 – Total Goodwill and intangible assets $ 24,718 $ 57 |
1. Background and Basis of Pr48
1. Background and Basis of Presentation (Details Narrative) - W | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Number of weeks reflected in operating results | 52 | 52 |
ARCA Advanced Processing, LLC [Member] | ||
Interest in a joint venture (as a percent) | 50.00% |
2. Summary of Significant Accou
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 61 | $ 54 |
Depreciation and amortization | 750 | 959 |
Intangible amortization expense | 1,397 | 0 |
Advertising expense | 1,667 | $ 1,109 |
FDIC insured amount | $ 250 | |
Domain name and marketing [Member] | ||
Estimated useful life | 3 to 20 years | |
Software [Member] | ||
Estimated useful life | 3 to 5 years | |
Customer Relationships [Member] | ||
Estimated useful life | 7 to 15 years |
5. Acquisition of GeoTraq, In50
5. Acquisition of GeoTraq, Inc. (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 8 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 18, 2017 | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Stock issued, value | $ 12,322 | $ 0 | |
GeoTraq [Member] | |||
Cash paid for acquisition | $ 200 | ||
Promissory notes issued | 800 | ||
Stock issued, value | 14,963 | ||
Total consideration transferred | $ 26,097 | ||
Stock issued, Shares | 288,588 | ||
Offsetting deferred tax liability | $ 10,134 |
6. Sale and deconsolidation o51
6. Sale and deconsolidation of variable interest entity - AAP (Details - AAP Operating Results) - ARCA Advanced Processing, LLC [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 30, 2016 | |
Operating results of AAP | ||
Revenues | $ 1,433 | $ 6,697 |
Gross profit | 24 | 1,305 |
Operating income (loss) | (848) | (363) |
Net (loss) income | $ (991) | $ (628) |
6. Sale and deconsolidation o52
6. Sale and deconsolidation of variable Interest Entity (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Sale And Deconsolidation Of Variable Interest Entity - Aap | ||
Gain on sale of deconsolidation | $ 81 | $ 0 |
Cash received from deconsolidation | 35 | |
Cash received from sale of VIE | $ 800 |
7. Assets of held for sale - 53
7. Assets of held for sale - discontinued operations (Details - Operations) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Revenue | $ 41,544 | $ 40,459 |
Gross profit | 13,145 | 12,359 |
Selling, general and administrative expense | 13,376 | 11,240 |
Net loss - discontinued operations, net of tax | (5,775) | (1,299) |
Discontinued Operations [Member] | ||
Revenue | 56,296 | 63,130 |
Cost of revenue | 42,252 | 46,824 |
Gross profit | 14,044 | 16,306 |
Selling, general and administrative expense | 15,911 | 17,970 |
Operating loss - discontinued operations | (1,867) | (1,664) |
Other income | 862 | 141 |
Other expense | (5) | (251) |
Net loss - discontinued operations before income tax benefit | (1,010) | (1,774) |
Income tax benefits | 270 | 475 |
Net loss - discontinued operations, net of tax | $ (740) | $ (1,299) |
7. Assets of held for sale - 54
7. Assets of held for sale - discontinued operations (Details - Balance Sheet) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Inventories | $ 762 | $ 1,119 |
Total current assets held for sale | 0 | 16,331 |
Accumulated depreciation | (5,555) | (11,120) |
Total non-current assets held for sale | 0 | 1,274 |
Income tax benefit | 34 | 48 |
Discontinued Operations [Member] | ||
Accounts Receivable | 2,356 | 1,538 |
Inventories | 8,836 | 14,793 |
Prepaid expenses | 173 | 0 |
Total current assets held for sale | 11,365 | 16,331 |
Buildings and improvements | 2,073 | 1,948 |
Equipment | 1,756 | 1,753 |
Accumulated depreciation | (3,319) | (3,148) |
Restricted cash | 1,298 | 500 |
Other assets | 204 | 221 |
Total non-current assets held for sale | 2,012 | 1,274 |
Total assets held for sale - discontinued operations | 13,377 | $ 17,605 |
Purchase price | 6,500 | |
Loss of sale of assets held for sale | (6,877) | |
Income tax benefit | 1,842 | |
Net loss on sale of assets held for sale and discontinued operations, net of tax | $ (5,035) |
8. Inventories (Details)
8. Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Appliances held for resale | $ 762 | $ 974 |
Processed metals from recycled appliances held for resale | 0 | 139 |
Other inventories | 0 | 6 |
Inventories, net | $ 762 | $ 1,119 |
9. Prepaids and other current56
9. Prepaids and other current assets (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Notes to Financial Statements | ||
Prepaid insurance | $ 443 | $ 888 |
Prepaid rent | 5 | 118 |
Prepaid other | 58 | 134 |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current | $ 506 | $ 1,140 |
10. Property and Equipment (Det
10. Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Property plant and equipment, gross | $ 6,093 | $ 20,683 |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (5,555) | (11,120) |
Property plant and equipment, net | 538 | 9,563 |
Buildings and improvements [Member] | ||
Property plant and equipment, gross | $ 156 | 1,832 |
Estimated useful life | 18-30 years | |
Equipment (including computer software | ||
Property plant and equipment, gross | $ 5,908 | 17,511 |
Estimated useful life | 3-15 years | |
Land [Member] | ||
Property plant and equipment, gross | $ 0 | 1,140 |
Projects under construction [Member] | ||
Property plant and equipment, gross | $ 29 | $ 200 |
10. Property and Equipment (D58
10. Property and Equipment (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ||
Depreciation and amortization expense | $ 750 | $ 959 |
11. Intangible assets (Details)
11. Intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Patent | $ 19 | $ 19 |
Goodwill | 0 | 38 |
Intangible assets | 24,718 | 57 |
Intangible Asset, GeoTraq [Member] | ||
Intangible assets | $ 24,699 | $ 0 |
11. Intangible assets (Details
11. Intangible assets (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Amortization expense | $ 1,397 | $ 0 |
GeoTraq [Member] | ||
Intangible useful life | 7 years |
12. Deposits and other assets61
12. Deposits and other assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract] | ||
Deposits | $ 411 | $ 232 |
Other | 107 | 104 |
Total other assets | $ 518 | $ 336 |
13. Accrued liabilities (Detail
13. Accrued liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Sales tax estimates, including interest | $ 4,563 | $ 4,203 |
Compensation and benefits | 1,061 | 2,431 |
Deferred revenue | 300 | 227 |
Accrued incentive and rebate checks | 285 | 358 |
Accrued rent | 77 | 263 |
Accrued interest | 115 | 0 |
Warranty | 0 | 26 |
Accrued payables | 129 | 570 |
Other | 31 | 810 |
Accrued liabilities, current | $ 6,561 | $ 8,888 |
14. Line of credit - PNC Bank (
14. Line of credit - PNC Bank (Details Narrative) - PNC Bank National Association [Member] $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) | |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |
Amount of revolving line of credit | $ 15,000 |
Credit line maturity date | May 1, 2017 |
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio | 1.1 to 1.0 |
Interest rate on the revolving line of credit | PNC Base Rate plus 1.75% to 3.25%, or 1-, 2- or 3-month PNC LIBOR Rate plus 2.75% to 4.25%, with the rate being dependent on our level of fixed charge coverage |
Letter of Credit [Member] | |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |
Letter of credit issued in favor of Whirlpool Corporation | $ 750 |
15. Notes payable - short term
15. Notes payable - short term (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Notes Payable - Short Term | ||
Debt stated interest rate | 1.29% | |
Debt maturity date | Aug. 18, 2018 | |
Note payable balance outstanding | $ 300 | $ 0 |
16. Income Taxes (Details - Cur
16. Income Taxes (Details - Current tax expense) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Provision for income taxes | ||
Federal | $ 0 | $ 12 |
State | 34 | 36 |
Foreign | 0 | 0 |
Current tax expense (benefit) | 34 | 48 |
Deferred tax expense - domestic | (3,475) | (97) |
Deferred tax expense - foreign | 0 | 0 |
Benefit of income taxes | $ (1,330) | $ 426 |
16. Income Taxes (Details - Inc
16. Income Taxes (Details - Income tax reconciliation) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Reconciliation of provision for income taxes with federal statutory rate | ||
Income tax expense at statutory rate | $ (995) | $ (617) |
Portion attributable to noncontrolling interest at statutory rate | 0 | 107 |
State tax expense, net of federal tax effect | (141) | (69) |
Permanent differences | 55 | 20 |
Change in valuation allowance | (3,107) | 0 |
Recognition of tax effect for the cumulative undistributed earnings from Canada | 590 | 414 |
Other | 157 | 96 |
Provision for income taxes at effective tax rate | $ (1,330) | $ 426 |
16. Income Taxes (Details - Geo
16. Income Taxes (Details - Geographic breakdown) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interest | ||
United States | $ (2,835) | $ (1,677) |
Canada | (90) | (137) |
Income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest | $ (2,925) | $ (1,814) |
16. Income Taxes (Details - Def
16. Income Taxes (Details - Deferred income taxes) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Current deferred tax assets (liabilities): | ||
Allowance for bad debts | $ 16 | $ 21 |
Accrued expenses | 1,107 | 1,651 |
Inventory | 80 | 192 |
Accrued compensation | 23 | 175 |
Reserves | 4 | 26 |
Prepaid expenses | (125) | (56) |
Total | 1,105 | 2,009 |
Less: valuation allowance | 0 | 0 |
Total current deferred tax assets (liabilities) | 1,105 | 2,009 |
Deferred tax assets: | ||
Net operating loss | 1,217 | 709 |
Capital loss | 0 | 104 |
Tax credits | 473 | 473 |
Share-based compensation | 302 | 354 |
Intangibles | (6,615) | 0 |
Property and equipment | (72) | (596) |
Deferred rent | 16 | 337 |
Unrealized Currency Exchange | 132 | 600 |
Section 481(a) adjustment | (44) | (67) |
Investments | 0 | (1,269) |
Other | 11 | (61) |
Total deferred tax liabilities | (4,580) | 584 |
Valuation allowance | (1,102) | (512) |
Total long term deferred tax assets (liabilities) | (5,682) | 72 |
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | $ 4,577 | $ 2,081 |
16. Income Taxes (Details - D69
16. Income Taxes (Details - Deferred tax classification) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Deferred tax assets, noncurrent | $ 0 | $ 2,081 |
Deferred tax liabilties, noncurrent | 4,577 | 0 |
Net deferred tax liabilities | $ 4,577 | $ 2,081 |
16. Income Taxes (Details Narra
16. Income Taxes (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016USD ($) |
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member] | |
Carry Forwards [Table] [Line Items] | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 1,000 |
Domestic Tax Authority [Member] | |
Carry Forwards [Table] [Line Items] | |
Operating Loss Carryforwards | $ 1,300 |
17. Long term obligations (Deta
17. Long term obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Capital leases and other financing obligations | $ 30 | $ 564 |
Debt issuance costs, net | (1,010) | (779) |
Total debt and capital lease obligations | 5,577 | 4,919 |
Less current maturities | (5,577) | (2,093) |
Debt, noncurrent portion | 0 | 2,826 |
PNC Bank [Member] | ||
Total debt and capital lease obligations | 0 | 1,020 |
MidCap financial trust asset based revolving loan [Member] | ||
Total debt and capital lease obligations | 5,605 | 0 |
AFCO Finance [Member] | ||
Total debt and capital lease obligations | 367 | 0 |
Susquehanna Bank [Member] | ||
Total debt and capital lease obligations | 0 | 3,242 |
GE 8.00% notes [Member] | ||
Total debt and capital lease obligations | 482 | 482 |
EEI note [Member] | ||
Total debt and capital lease obligations | 103 | 103 |
PIDC 2.75% note [Member] | ||
Total debt and capital lease obligations | $ 0 | $ 287 |
17. Long term obligations (De72
17. Long term obligations (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Debt and capital lease obligations | $ 5,577 | $ 4,919 |
Debt maturity date | Aug. 18, 2018 | |
Capital leased equipment cost | $ 2,527 | 2,601 |
Accumulated amortization of capital leased equipment | 1,752 | 1,771 |
Line of credit outstanding | 0 | 10,333 |
Proceeds from line of credit | 5,605 | 0 |
Repayments of line of credit | 10,333 | 2,859 |
Debt issuance costs | 546 | 148 |
EEI note [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | 103 | 103 |
PNC Bank [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | 0 | 1,020 |
AFCO Finance [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | 367 | 0 |
Susquehanna Bank [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | 0 | 3,242 |
MidCap financial trust asset based revolving loan [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | 5,605 | 0 |
PIDC 2.75% note [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | 0 | 287 |
GE 8.00% notes [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | 482 | 482 |
AFCO Credit Corp [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | $ 367 | 0 |
Debt issuance date | Jun. 16, 2017 | |
Debt face amount | $ 1,070 | |
Debt interest rate description | 3.567% | |
Energy Efficiency Investments [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | $ 103 | 103 |
Debt issuance date | Nov. 8, 2016 | |
Debt face amount | $ 7,732 | |
Debt issuance costs | 740 | |
Unamortized debt issuance costs | 568 | |
MidCap Financial Trust [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | $ 3,616 | 0 |
Debt issuance date | May 10, 2017 | |
Debt interest rate description | one month LIBOR plus 4.50% | |
Weighted average interest rate | 8.29% | |
Line of credit outstanding | $ 2,517 | |
Maximum borrowing capacity | 12,000 | |
Available borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement | 1,031 | 0 |
Proceeds from line of credit | 62,845 | |
Repayments of line of credit | 57,240 | |
Debt issuance costs | 546 | |
Unamortized debt issuance costs | 442 | |
PNC Bank [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | 0 | 1,020 |
Susquehanna Bank [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | ||
Debt and capital lease obligations | $ 0 | $ 3,242 |
18. Commitments and Contingen73
18. Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017USD ($) |
Minimum future payments operating leases | |
2,018 | $ 1,160 |
2,019 | 636 |
2,020 | 252 |
2,021 | 171 |
2,022 | 92 |
Thereafter | 0 |
Total | $ 2,311 |
18. Commitments and Contingen74
18. Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Operating Leases, Rent Expense | $ 1,450 | $ 2,062 |
19. Series A Preferred Stock (D
19. Series A Preferred Stock (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 8 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 18, 2017 | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Beneficial conversion feature | $ 2,641 | $ 0 | |
Convertible Preferred Stock valued | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | |||
Stock issued | 288,588 | ||
Beneficial conversion feature | $ 2,641 | ||
Convertible Preferred Stock valued | $ 14,964 | ||
GeoTraq [Member] | |||
Cash paid for acquisition | $ 200 | ||
Promissory notes issued | $ 800 | ||
Stock issued | 288,588 |
20. Shareholders' Equity (Detai
20. Shareholders' Equity (Details - Option activity) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] | |||
Options outstanding, beginning balance | 710,000 | 780,000 | |
Options granted | 0 | 30,000 | |
Options exercised | 0 | 0 | |
Options cancelled/expired | (83,000) | (51,000) | |
Options forfeited | 0 | (49,000) | |
Options outstanding, ending balance | 627,000 | 710,000 | 780,000 |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||
Weighted average exercise price, beginning | $ 2.62 | $ 2.70 | |
Weighted average exercise price, granted | 1.05 | 1.05 | |
Weighted average exercise price, exercised | 1.89 | ||
Weighted average exercise price, expired | 3.04 | 0.88 | |
Weighted average exercise price, forfeited | 2.85 | 2.85 | |
Weighted average exercise price, ending | $ 2.56 | $ 2.62 | $ 2.70 |
Aggregate intrinsic value, options outstanding | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Weighted average remaining contractual life | 4 years 2 months 19 days | 4 years 7 months 28 days | 5 years 2 months 23 days |
20. Shareholders' Equity (Det77
20. Shareholders' Equity (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Jan. 02, 2016 | |
Common Stock, issued shares (in shares) | 6,875,000 | 6,655,000 | |
Common Stock, outstanding shares (in shares) | 6,875,000 | 6,655,000 | |
Options outstanding | 627,000 | 710,000 | 780,000 |
Expected dividend yield (as a percent) | 0.00% | ||
Expected stock price volatility (as a percent) | 85.44% | ||
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) | 2.16% | ||
Expected life of options (in years) | 10 years | ||
Weighted average fair value per option granted | $ 1.12 | ||
Share based compensation expense | $ 32 | $ 245 | |
Aggregate intrinsic value per share outstanding | $ 1.04 | ||
Warrants outstanding | 24,000 | ||
Warrant exercise price | $ 3.55 | ||
Warrant expiration date | May 31, 2020 | ||
2011 Plan [Member] | |||
Options outstanding | 485,000 | ||
2011 Plan [Member] | Convertible Note Agreement [Member] | |||
Stock issued for convertible note agreement, shares | 620,000 | ||
2016 Plan [Member] | |||
Options authorized for issuance | 2,000,000 | ||
Options outstanding | 20,000 | ||
CEO [Member] | 2011 Plan [Member] | |||
Stock issued for compensation, shares | 50,000 | ||
Stock issued for compensation, value | $ 62 | ||
Contractor [Member] | 2011 Plan [Member] | |||
Stock issued for services, shares | 220,000 | 85,000 | |
Stock issued for services, value | $ 272 | ||
Energy Efficiency Investments [Member] | |||
Warrants issued | 167,000 | ||
Fair value of warrants issued | $ 106 |
21. Earnings per Share (Details
21. Earnings per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Basic | ||
Net income (loss) from continuing operations | $ 5,893 | $ (152) |
Net loss from discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax | (5,775) | (1,299) |
Net income (loss) | $ 118 | $ (1,451) |
Basic income (loss) per share from continued operations | $ 0.88 | $ (0.03) |
Basic loss per share - discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax | (0.86) | (0.21) |
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ 0.02 | $ (0.24) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 6,708 | 6,054 |
Diluted | ||
Diluted income (loss) per share from continued operations | $ 0.87 | $ (0.03) |
Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations and loss on sale, net of tax | (0.85) | (0.21) |
Diluted income (loss) per share | $ 0.02 | $ (0.24) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 6,708 | 6,054 |
Add: options | 0 | 0 |
Add: common stock warrants | 50 | 167 |
Assumed diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 6,758 | 6,221 |
21. Earnings per Share (Detai79
21. Earnings per Share (Details Narrative) - shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Earnings (loss) per share: | ||
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from earnings per share calculation | 651 | 900 |
22. Major Customers and Suppl80
22. Major Customers and Suppliers (Details Narrative) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Two Customers [Member] | ||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration risk percentage | 41.00% | 25.00% |
23. Benefit Contribution Plan (
23. Benefit Contribution Plan (Details Narrative) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Benefit Contribution Plan [Abstract] | ||
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent | 5.00% | |
Recognized expenses for contributions | $ 90 | $ 62 |
24. Segment Information (Detail
24. Segment Information (Details - Operations) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Revenues | $ 41,544 | $ 40,459 |
Gross profit | 13,145 | 12,359 |
Operating income (loss) | (231) | 1,119 |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,147 | 959 |
Interest expense | 894 | 1,168 |
Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes | (2,925) | (1,814) |
Recycling [Member] | ||
Revenues | 41,544 | 40,459 |
Gross profit | 13,145 | 12,359 |
Operating income (loss) | 1,300 | 1,119 |
Depreciation and amortization | 750 | 959 |
Interest expense | 894 | 1,168 |
Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes | 5,598 | (40) |
Technology [Member] | ||
Revenues | 0 | 0 |
Gross profit | 0 | 0 |
Operating income (loss) | (1,531) | 0 |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,397 | 0 |
Interest expense | 0 | 0 |
Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes | $ (1,531) | $ 0 |
24. Segment Information (Deta83
24. Segment Information (Details - Balance Sheet) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Assets | $ 46,891 | $ 41,856 |
Goodwill and intangible assets | 24,718 | 57 |
Recycling [Member] | ||
Assets | 21,745 | 24,251 |
Goodwill and intangible assets | 19 | 57 |
Technology [Member] | ||
Assets | 25,146 | 0 |
Goodwill and intangible assets | $ 24,699 | $ 0 |
25. Related Party (Details Narr
25. Related Party (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 30, 2017USD ($) | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Sublease rent | $ 30 |
Total rent and common area expense | $ 213 |