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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003
Commission File Number 333-19584
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
23-2582701
(State of Incorporation)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
115 Canfield Road, La Vernia, Texas
78121
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number:
830-779-5213
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act: None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act: None
Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value OTC Electronic Bulletin Board
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant. The aggregate market value shall be computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such common equity, as of a specified date within 60 days prior to the date of filing. $36,680,000.
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrants most recently completed second fiscal quarter.
(APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS)
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. 21,576,750.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: None
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PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
INDEX
PART I
Page
Item 1.
Business
3
Item 2.
Property
10
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
10
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
10
PART II
Item 5.
Market for Registrants Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
10
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data
11
Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operation
12
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
18
Item 8.
Financial Statements
19
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
45
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
45
PART III
Item 10.
Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
45
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
46
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
46
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
47
Item 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
48
PART IV
Item 15.
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
48
Signatures
49
Certifications
50
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
General
PowerCold Corporation, (PowerCold)® (OTCBB: PWCL), designs, develops and markets unique heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) and energy related products for commercial use. Air conditioning and refrigeration are the most energy intensive operational costs most businesses face. Increasing power costs and new clean air regulations have forced corporations of all sizes to focus both on energy savings and cleaner air. PowerCold's proprietary energy efficient products provide a clean comfort air environment and significantly reduce power costs by up to 50% for air conditioning, refrigeration and on-site building power.
PowerCold operations include three wholly owned subsidiary companies with respective operating divisions: PowerCold Products, Inc., (PCP) supports product development, engineering and manufacturing. PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc., (PCS) supports sales and marketing offering turnkey high efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial buildings, including major hotel chains, national restaurant and retail store chains, extended care facilities and office buildings. Two operating divisions of PCS include, Applied Building Technology (ABT) that supports related engineering and design build HVAC applications, and PowerCold Energy Systems (PES) that supports related energy products including generators and engine driven chillers. PowerCold International, Ltd., (PCI), a new operating subsidiary company effective July 1, 2003, markets all c ompany products and system applications worldwide through various alliances and marketing agencies. PowerCold has also established alliances with various companies in the industry to market and manufacture related HVAC and Energy products.
The Company derives its revenues from four principal product line applications: The first is proprietary applications for the HVAC industry, including a patented four pipe integrated piping system for large commercial buildings and turnkey HVAC systems for light commercial national chain store applications. The second is a line of evaporative condensers, heat exchange systems and fluid coolers for the HVAC and refrigeration industry. The third is the design and production of unique chiller systems for the HVAC and refrigeration industry. The fourth is energy products including generators and engine driven chillers.
The Company recently received formal Certificate of Registrations from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for both PowerCold® and Nauticon®. It recently applied for registered trademarks for BreezeMaster™, DesertMaster™, and PlexCoil™. PowerCold intellectual property includes four patents awarded and four additional patents pending.
Company History
International Cryogenics Systems Corporation (ICSC) was established as a private company in 1988 to fabricate and market freezer systems. The Company developed and patented the most advanced, cost-effective and environmentally safe "quick freeze" systems in the industry. On December 28, 1992, the Board of Directors of the Company agreed to issue 2,414,083 shares of common stock to six individuals for the exclusive rights to U. S. Patent No. 4,928,492. In January l993 ICSC's assets were merged into a public entity. During 1995 and 1996 the Company acquired four businesses: RealCold Products, Inc., RealCold Maintenance Systems, Inc., Technicold Services, Inc. and Nauticon, Inc. RealCold Products and RealCold Maintenance designed and manufactured unique custom refrigeration systems; Technicold Services provide consulting services for commercial refri geration and freezing systems; and Nauticon owned a unique product line of patented evaporative condensers and heat exchange systems for the HVAC and refrigeration industry. The name was changed to PowerCold Corporation (PowerCold) in April 1997, currently trading on the OTC Bulletin Board - symbol (PWCL).
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
During 1995 and 1996, PowerCold acquired four companies in the refrigeration business in a stock exchange transaction. These entities, complimented and secured PowerCold's position in the industry, operated as wholly owned subsidiaries. RealCold Systems, Inc., prior to its sale to Wittcold Systems, a Wittemann Company, offered custom industrial refrigeration packages and merchant carbon dioxide plants in a joint venture with The Wittemann Company. Nauticon, Inc. offers a patented product line of evaporative condensers and heat exchange systems for the HVAC and refrigeration industry. Technicold Services, Inc. offers consulting engineering services, including process safety management compliance and ammonia refrigeration and carbon dioxide system design. Technicold also provides operation, maintenance and safety seminars for ammonia refrigeration techn icians and supervisors. Jordan Vessel Corporation, which merged into RealCold Systems, offered industrial refrigeration system components such as liquid recirculating packages and refrigeration system vessels of all types. RealCold Maintenance Systems, Inc. (renamed RealCold Products, Inc.) designs and produces unique products for the refrigeration industry.
RealCold Systems Inc. signed a Joint Cooperative Agreement in July 1995 with The Wittemann Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Resources and Dover Corp. (NYSE - DOV), for the manufacture and marketing of merchant carbon dioxide plants and refrigeration products. The cooperation agreement combined the technical expertise and experience of RealCold with the marketing experience of Wittemann. The industry combination of technology, sales and manufacturing experience proved to be a successful venture. Subsequently, Wittcold Systems, Inc., a division of Wittemann Company, acquired RealCold Systems in July 1997.
In August 1996, PowerCold acquired Nauticon Inc., a company that manufactured and marketed a product line of innovative patented evaporative condensers and heat exchange systems for the HVAC and refrigeration industry, representing over five years of development. The assets include United States Patent 5,501,269 issued on March 26, 1996, and entitled Condenser Unit, and United States Patent 5,787,722 issued August 4, 1998, and entitled Heat Exchange Unit. The new-patented products are innovative and unique in design and simple to manufacture. They use new material technology with high efficiency copper tubing to give very high efficiency, low operating costs and minimal maintenance. The evaporative heat exchangers are self-cleaning in most applications thus eliminating chemical cleaning. The outstanding Nauticon product features cannot be found in com petitive products. Nauticon evaporative condensers and heat exchange systems serve the residential, commercial HVAC sector and the commercial refrigeration industry. They have many applications, varying from traditional commercial refrigeration to HVAC to industrial cooling. Customers vary from supermarkets to ice rinks to walk-in coolers for refrigeration systems. HVAC applications are in smaller commercial buildings, for traditional air conditioning systems to highly efficient heat pumps. Industrial uses span plastic molding and extrusion to conventional cooling of process water to cooling of cutting oils. They are used for condensers, fluid coolers, booster coolers, and cooling towers. The Company believes that the Nauticon products may revolutionize the air condition industry; an industry that faces serious changes for the first time in years due to energy and environmental concerns worldwide.
The three operating subsidiaries, Technicold Services, Inc., RealCold Products, Inc. and Nauticon Inc., supported by the parent public entity, PowerCold, supported all operating activities for the freezing systems, the refrigeration systems and the evaporative heat exchange systems respectively. Technicold provides consulting services to the refrigeration industry, and RealCold Products, Inc. supports all refrigeration and freezer systems operating from their corporate facility in La Vernia, Texas. Nauticon supports all evaporative heat exchange and refrigeration systems and operations from their corporate facility in La Vernia, Texas. The corporate manufacturing facility supports all technical and service product operations including; design and engineering; assemble and fabrication; administration; marketing, sales support and consulting services. Represe nted agents and distributors support sales and marketing activities.
Effective January 2002, RealCold Products, Inc. name was changed to PowerCold Products, Inc. and Nauticon, Inc. was dissolved as an operating entity. The Nauticon product line is being supported under PowerCold Products, Inc.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
During the year ending December 31, 2003 the company elected to fully dispose of Technicold Services, Inc (TSI), Channel Freeze Technologies, Inc. (CFTI) was formed in September 1998, as a PowerCold subsidiary, to acquire certain assets of Channel Ice Technologies. The technology included a proprietary patent for an economical multi-purpose freezing system. During 2002 the company decided to allocate all its resources into its current product line, therefore, management decided there was no synergy for the Channel Freeze technology and does not vision the product in the Companys future business plans. The Company elected to discontinue CFTI, as an operating entity in 2002, and returned its intellectual property to the previous owners in exchange for a release from an unpaid liability of $200,000 and a release from any other contingent or f uture liabilities. During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company elected to fully dispose of CFTI
Rotary Power Enterprise, Inc. was formed in September 1998 as a new PowerCold entity to acquire the Natural Gas Business from Rotary Power International, Inc. PowerCold is also a major shareholder of Rotary Power International, Inc. (OTCC: RPIN). The agreement included: the business assets including intellectual property, inventory and packaging capability; North American rights to the small 65 series Mazda natural gas engine block, subject to a new Mazda Agreement; and a Distributor Agreement for the Rotary Power 580 series engines form Rotary Power International, Inc. In August 2000 Rotary Power Enterprise signed a non-exclusive manufacturing license agreement for the 580 series natural gas engine with Rotary Power International. During 2002, Rotary Power Enterprise was dissolved as an operating entity; the Company merged all its assets into PowerCo ld Energy Systems.
December 1, 2001 the Company acquired 100% of Power Sources, Inc. to market cogeneration systems, which use engine-driven generators to produce both electricity and thermal power as a way of cutting power costs. Power Sources, Inc. included customer contracts, and pertinent selected technology and relevant intellectual property for the cogeneration systems business.
During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company has disposed of Power Sources, Inc. The acquired assets and liabilities have been returned to the original owner. The stock and options given in exchange for the acquisition have been rescinded. the Company did not receive the appropriate sales and revenue due as per its contractual agreement. Management decided to support the co-generation business under PowerCold Energy Systems.
Subsidiary Companies
PowerCold Products, Inc. PowerCold Products (PCP) provides product research and development, engineering and manufacturing of patented evaporative condensers and heat exchange systems for the heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) and refrigeration industry. PCP supports the Company’s Nauticon® and EV Chill™ product lines with engineering design, manufacturing and packaging its products. PCP also supports custom refrigeration systems by designing, engineering and packaging special customer orders.
The Nauticon patented products are innovative in design, use new material technology, are simple to manufacture, and have a low operating cost. They are used for evaporative condensers, fluid coolers, sub-coolers commercial and industrial refrigeration system components, and custom refrigeration products for commercial and industrial use. Nauticon products can reduce power cost for the air condition and refrigeration industry by up to 40% making these units contribute to the utilities needs to reduce power demand. PowerCold has continued to invest and improve the Nauticon product line, greatly expanding its products ranging from a single 10-ton unit up to a 300-tons. The company has three patents related to the Nauticon product line.
PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc. PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc., (PCS) supports sales and marketing for all U.S. operations offering high efficiency design build HVAC solutions for new and retro-fit commercial buildings, including major hotel chains, national restaurant and retail store chains, extended care facilities, and office buildings. PCS provides these national accounts with turnkey solutions for the design, engineering and installation of complete efficient HVAC solutions. The Companys services are specifically targeted toward large national accounts, such as hospitality providers and national retailers who standardize their HVAC systems across all of their properties.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
In December 2000, PowerCold acquired the technology rights, patent rights, and license agreement for integrated piping technology for a heating and air conditioning system. This acquisition gave the Company exclusive, non-transferable United States transfer rights to the technology and all related assets. In 2003, PowerCold filed for its own exclusive enhanced related patent, Environmental Air Treatment System, for worldwide use that supports all of the Companys unique technology including desiccant and solar energy systems.
The design build approach continues to grow in popularity within the construction industry and is expected to become the predominant method of project delivery by 2005. In January 2004, the Company set up a National Contractors Alliance (NCA) program to provide additional revenue opportunities as the design build program gains momentum with its new alliance partners. The NCA is a turnkey design build program that brings together a nationwide network of contractors, engineers, architects, subcontractors and equipment suppliers to design, build, and equip facilities with the Companys proprietary HVAC systems. The turnkey design build approach offers greater design flexibility, lower installation costs, equipment longevity, ease of service, and an end to cost overruns and delays.
PCS expects significant growth to come from this multi-market channel once the national account agrees to use PowerColds system both in new locations, as well as in their existing locations. The Company currently has installed seventeen of the large building systems in three major hotel chains and various extended care facilities and has installed over thirty retail national chain accounts in the U.S.
Applied Building Technology - In August 2002, the Company acquired all the assets of Applied Building Technology, a supplier of complete standardized heating, ventilation and air conditioning packages for standard-sized commercial buildings. This new acquisition gives the Company a major entrée into the vast market for small commercial HVAC systems for national chain accounts. Increasing power costs and new clean air regulations have forced corporations with chain store operations to focus on energy savings and cleaner air.
The company introduced two new applications to support the national chain store business: The BreezeMaster system, designed for use by large chain retail and fast food stores, is a closed loop cooler that prevents moisture buildup that can lead to legionella and other respiratory diseases associated with standard evaporative condensers. This is a critical application for the high volume 10 to 30 ton commercial rooftop unit market where small footprint, weight and height are an issue. The other application is the new proprietary DesertMaster total energy fresh air system. The system uses cool or warm exhaust air being circulated out of a building to cool or heat incoming outside fresh air. The desiccant section is then used to remove the moisture from all the public spaces, 24 hours per day seven days per week. The DesertMaster is highly energy efficient, el iminating the need for approximately 20% of additional air conditioning equipment.
PowerCold Energy Systems - The Company originally formed Alturdyne Energy Systems to support its natural gas engine driven chillers and its rotary engine generator business. The name was changed to PowerCold Energy Systems in November 2002. In September 2002 the Company acquired an exclusive license from Alturdyne to manufacture, package, market, develop and use intellectual property for the natural gas engine driven chillers and the natural gas rotary engine gen-set for a period not to exceed ten years. The Company paid Alturdyne $400,000 as a prepayment against the first $8,000,000 in royalty payments as part of an exclusive license. In September 2003 Alturdyne purchased 63 rotary engines from PowerCold for $460,000, Subsequently, the prepaid royalty and the rotary engine receivable was combined and structured as an outright purch ase of the engine driven chiller technology.
The industry is demanding self-powered units for combined heat and power (CHP). The technology and intellectual property acquired by the Company will significantly enhance the Companys ability to offer customers complete packaged solutions for their HVAC and power generation needs. The engine driven chillers include standard and custom packaging of natural gas, electric and diesel-fueled engine driven chillers used for HVAC system applications.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
PowerCold International Ltd. The Company was incorporated as a new operating subsidiary effective July 1, 2003. PowerCold International markets all company products and system applications worldwide through various alliances and marketing agencies. Agents and alliances are being organized in various countries worldwide to market and support the companys products and application systems. Two alliances include: Shun Cheong Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., Hong Kong, and Industrias Polaris S. A., Monterrey, Mexico.
In March 2003, PowerCold signed an Agency Agreement with Shun Cheong Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong, to market and sell PowerCold Nauticon products. Shun Cheong will be PowerColds exclusive agent in Hong Kong and Macao, and the non-exclusive agent for Shanghai and Guangdong Province, China.
Shun Cheong Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shun Cheong Holdings Ltd. is a public multi-national design & build electrical and mechanical contracting firm with offices in China, Hong Kong, Macao and Qatar. The company is involved in a wide range of building services including, electrical, HVAC, fire protection, building security, plumbing & water supply and environmental protection.
PowerCold secured its first major order in August 2003 from a major public utility company in Hong Kong to retrofit four existing air condition chillers at the utility companys corporate headquarters with 12 PowerCold Nauticon Evaporative Condensers. The original installed air-cooled chillers were converted to evaporative chillers, whereas the utility expects to realize a greater than 15% electric demand savings. Shun Cheong has stated that due to the tremendous number of high rise buildings in Hong Kong and the strong push to convert existing air-cooled products to water-cooled, this is the first of many such energy saving projects the company expects to install in the future.
In March 2003, PowerCold signed an agreement with Industrias Polaris S.A. of Mexico to manufacture a specialty line of private label 4-pipe fan coils and air handlers designed for use in commercial buildings. The Company is considering moving manufacturing of the Nauticon line to Polaris in Mexico. In addition to this manufacturing relationship, PowerCold plans to use Polariss extensive dealer network throughout Mexico to market PowerColds proprietary line of Nauticon evaporative condensers and PowerColds patented HVAC air treatment system for new and retrofit construction of hotels and other commercial buildings in Mexico.
During 2003 PowerCold established three alliances: Rheem Manufacturing Companys Air Conditioning Division, Munters Commercial Dehumidification Division and E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Company.
Rheem is the leading brand in the smaller (up to 25 tons) chiller systems. PowerCold has agreed to sell Rheems complete commercial air conditioning, heating, and ventilation packages to national accounts with multiple property locations throughout the nation, including national restaurants, retail stores, shopping malls and other chain franchise operations. Rheem will support the relationship with promotional literature, technical specification information, performance software and other product support services.
PowerCold entered into a cooperative agreement with Munters Commercial Dehumidification Division, a subsidiary of Munters Corporation, for the marketing and sale of commercial HVAC packages. Munters Corporation is a world leader in humidity control with products and services for dehumidification, humidification and cooling of air. Munters and PowerCold will target certain national account chains for a joint sales effort. PowerCold will promote Munters commercial products to its key national account customers. Munters will promote PowerColds products to their key customers. Munters manufactures state-of-the-art air-conditioning and dehumidification systems for commercial building environments that benefit from reduced humidity while maintaining comfortable temperatures within the building space.
In January 2003, PowerCold announced collaboration with DuPont to test new plastic materials for air conditioning units. In May 2003, PowerCold executed a Joint Development Agreement and a License Agreement with DuPont for their CaltrelÒ Fluid Energy Transfer System Applications. The two companies have been testing the use of new plastic heat exchangers in air condition systems in high humidity environments. PowerCold management considers DuPonts Caltrel® polymeric materials as the most advanced technology in the industry
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
for HVAC plastic applications. Subsequently, DuPont has agreed to let PowerCold manufacture heat exchange units for the industry, pending final terms and conditions. PowerCold recently applied to the U.S. patent office for a new modular design heat exchange patent that has superior modular and flexible design components.
In December 2003, PowerCold announced that it developed new vertical and horizontal fan coil air handlers for use with HVAC applications in commercial buildings. Most commercial buildings use various types of copper and aluminum fan coils for air distribution. PowerCold’s new fan coil air handlers will be manufactured using DuPont’s plastic materials.
The company’s new PlexCoil™ fan coil design represents a very significant multi-million dollar business for new and retrofit fan coils. Industry groups estimate the U.S. fan coil market to be well over three hundred million dollars and the global fan coil market to be over one billion dollars.
Management
PowerCold's management philosophy and structure supports decentralized authority and operations, profit and loss accountability, incentive driven performance and compensation, and total customer satisfaction. Management has over 200 years business experience. Their extensive experience and background is adequately related to the business
The Company's management objective is to become a major force in the multi-billion dollar air condition, refrigeration industry and power business and providing proprietary niche products. The Company's goal is to achieve profitable growth and increase shareholder value by increasing its line of superior products and services, through evolving product enhancements and strategic alliances with related products and companies.
The Company maintains Corporate Offices in La Vernia, Texas, and an administrative office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. PowerCold Products. Inc. administrative, engineering and manufacturing facilities are located in La Vernia, Texas. PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc., sales, administrative and engineering facilities are located in Largo, Florida. International Sales & Marketing offices are located in Sterling, VA.
Products:
Nauticon Evaporative Condensers - The Company envisions an enormous worldwide market demand for its proprietary evaporative condensing systems use in air conditioning systems. The Nauticon patented products are innovative in design, use new material technology, are simple to manufacture, and have a low operating cost. They are used for evaporative condensers, fluid coolers, sub-coolers commercial and industrial refrigeration system components, liquid recirculating packages and custom refrigeration products for commercial and industrial use. Nauticon products can reduce power cost in the air condition and refrigeration industry by up to 40% supporting the utilities needs to reduce power demand. Unique low cost manufacturing processes and techniques are common with both material and low cost labor. Nauticon units are superior to othe r industry products; they are self-cleaning, chemically free low-maintenance evaporative condensers. Nauticons primary advantage is energy savings, yielding extremely high EER ratings to not only better, but to offset the regulated change to low efficiency refrigerants. Nauticon products could revolutionize the refrigeration industry; an industry that faces serious changes for the first time in years due to energy and environmental concerns worldwide.
Competition - varies from the small to the very large air condition manufactures in the industry, all competing for this multi billion-dollar industry. The Company believes that it has a truly unique product concept that serves a very wide arena of commercial applications for the national market as well as the international market. There is no competition from one manufacturer with this range of evaporative condensers. Initial marketing of the Nauticon systems is primarily the mid-range systems because there is much less competition, a great advantage to Nauticon and its unique patented product. Direct competitive systems are marketed by some of the major competitors in the industry; large systems by Evapco and BAC, smaller systems by Recold. These competitors are well established and have substantially greater financial and other resources. But no one has the patented
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
features of the Nauticon unit; it is the only self-cleaning, chemically free low-maintenance evaporative condenser available. The Company is very confident that its Nauticon™ products have many important advantages over competition.
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Less than 2-years payback on equipment
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Environmentally friendly; no chemical treatment of the water
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Negligible maintenance expense and a desirably smaller footprint
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No heat transfer coil fins to deteriorate in the harsh sea air environment
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Longer operating life supported by a corrosion resistant casing
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40% less water used than with a typical evaporative condenser
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Greater efficiency resulting in greater power demand reduction
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Greater efficiency results in greater cooling capacity
EV Chiller Systems PowerCold Products designs, packages and markets unique chiller systems utilizing the Nauticon evaporative condensers (EV Chillers). Four chiller systems are made available that meet a wide variety of industry requirements for HVAC and refrigeration system installations. EV-Chill: water chillers, namely, water chilling and refrigeration systems utilizing water evaporative condensers for commercial and industrial use. EV-Cool: air conditioning units utilizing evaporative condensers for commercial and industrial use. EV-Dry: dehumidification system utilizing evaporative fluid coolers to cool warm dry air for commercial and industrial use. EV-Frig: refrigeration condensing units utilizing evaporative condensers for commercial and industrial use.
Competition - varies from the small to the very large air condition manufactures in the industry, all competing for this multi billion-dollar industry. There is no competition from one manufacturer with this range of chillers using the patented Nauticon evaporative condensers. Most of the 6 7 industry vendors including the large manufacturers such as Carrier, Trans and York are well established and have substantially greater financial and other resources. But no one has the specific patented features of the Nauticon unit and the unique design features of the EV Chiller line of products.
HVAC Systems PowerCold owns the exclusive U.S. technology rights for an integrated piping technology system for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC). The first principle of the patented HVAC system are the existing pipes, as the delivery system, to provide hot and chilled water to individual fan coil units. The proprietary technology is designed to utilize the fire sprinkler piping to circulate the cooling water around the building. In addition, the domestic hot water lines also distribute heating energy.
The dual use of the piping system provides cost effective, high quality, compressor-free systems to the hospitality industry. Guess rooms offer the precise comfort of four-pipe air conditioning without the capital cost expense. Installation and construction costs are comparable to conventional through-the-window Position Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) units. The Ultimate Comforts System also avoids the discomfort of poor temperature/humidity control and sleepless nights from noisy compressor cycling. High quality chiller systems, manufactured by PowerCold Products provide even more economical installations with their energy efficient design features and unsurpassed reliability and maintainability. PowerColds HVAC system provides energy saving operating advantages; as electric deregulation increases the co st of operating air conditioning, its efficient use of energy provides an increasing competitive cost advantage.
Competition - There is no competition from a one-source vendor for the specialized hospitality market to support a total integrated HVAC system. No one has a patent integrated piping system combined with its own evaporative chiller systems including the patent Nauticon evaporative condenser. Most of the 6 7 industry vendors including the large manufacturers such as Carrier, Trans and York are well established and have substantially greater financial and other resources to produce a chiller system. But no one has the specific patented features to produce and install a complete turn key HVAC system; a patented integrated piping system, patented Nauticon evaporative condensers, and the unique design features of the EV Chill product.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
PowerColds Ultra-Efficient HVAC and Refrigeration Technologies Can Significantly Cut Peak Power Demand and Costs: Deregulated electricity during the hot summer peak-power-demand-days can cost 10-100 times more than normal. Commercial customers demand-surcharges, which are based on their peak-power usage during the 20-30 days per year when temperatures soar to 95° + F, can represent 30-50% of their total electric bill in some parts of the country. Consequently, reducing peak power demand during these few days could significantly reduce or eliminate surcharge costs. Commercial air conditioning and refrigeration (accounting for $7 billion of 2000s $37 billion in peak-power demand costs) are the Companys initial target markets. America is well entrenched with air condition and refrigeration systems, but there is a great niche market for the Company's unique and innovative evaporative condensers and chiller products. PowerCold and its related entities have the refrigeration engineering expertise and new innovative products that are needed and in demand today to save significant energy costs for an industry that hasn't seen many changes in the last 50 - 60 years.
ITEM 2. PROPERTY
The Company owns no properties. Properties are leased on a short-term 3-5 year basis. Management believes that the Company's facilities are adequate for its operations and are maintained in good condition. The Company is aware of the growth potential of its operating facilities and is currently reviewing other offices and plant facilities near respective locations
The La Vernia, Texas office and plant facility is 47,000 sq. ft. and supports administrative, engineering and manufacturing operations. PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc., Largo, Florida offices is 6,000 sq. ft. and supports administrative and engineering operations.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no formal legal proceedings through December 31, 2003. Subsequently, the Company is involved with a law suit with four other companies involving a chiller installation from 1999.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on October 30, 2003 at the Companys facility in Largo, Florida. Proposal No. 1 was to elect three (3) Class I Directors (Francis L. Simola, Robert W. Yoho and Joseph C. Cahill) to serve for a three (3) year term until the annual meeting in 2006. Proposal No. 2 was to ratify the selection of Williams and Webster P.S., as the independent auditors of the Company. Proposal No. 3 was to authorize to vote on other matters. Total voted shares represented by proxy was 11,188,824 and the percentage of the outstanding votable shares was 53.32%. The outstanding votable shares were 20,969,366. Election results where certified by the Companys stock transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services.
Proposal No. 1:
For
Withheld
Francis L. Simola
11,178,874
1,950
Robert W. Yoho
11,178,874
1,950
Joseph C. Cahill
11,178,874
1,950
Proposal No. 2:
For
Against
Abstain
11,158,429
2,150
20,245
Proposal No. 3:
For
Against
Abstain
11,087,834
59,550
33,440
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANTS COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDERS MATTERS
(a) Market Information:
The Registrants Common Stock, trading symbol PWCL, is traded on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board.
The following table sets forth the high and low sale prices of the Company's Common Stock as reported by one of the market makers for the periods indicated.
2003 Bid
2003 Ask
High
Low
High
Low
First Quarter
1.77
1.33
1.98
1.37
Second Quarter
1.73
1.18
1.92
1.24
Third Quarter
1.75
1.30
2.01
1.38
Fourth Quarter
2.24
1.51
2.38
1.64
2002 Bid
2002 Ask
High
Low
High
Low
First Quarter
2.50
1.70
2.98
1.74
Second Quarter
2.31
1.44
2.72
1.54
Third Quarter
1.95
1.26
2.05
1.28
Fourth Quarter
1.76
1.32
1.90
1.38
(b) Holders: As of December 31, 2002, there were approximately 1,595 record holders of the Company's Common Stock.
(c) The Company has paid no cash dividends to date, and it does not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The present policy of the Board of Directors is to retain any future earnings and provide for the Company's growth.
During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company issued 2,317,300 shares of common stock for cash of $2,032,125. In the same period, 335,384 warrants were exercised at $1.50 per share; 5,000 shares of common stock were issued for compensation at the fair market value of the stock of $0.75 per share and cancelled 5,000 shares upon the termination of an employee; 160,000 shares of common stock were issued for consulting services at the fair market value of the stock of $0.75 per share; and an additional 122,000 shares of common stock were issued for consulting services at the fair market value of $0.79 per share. For the acquisition of Applied Building Technologies, the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $1.50 per share.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents selected financial data for PowerCold Corporation and its subsidiaries. The financial data for fiscal years ending December 31, 1999 through December 31, 2003 have been derived from the Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report, and should be read in conjunction with those Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31,
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
(Restated)
(Restated)
Revenues
$4,070
$1,506
$ 814
$ 395
$ 562
Operating (loss)
$(2,283)
$(3,300)
$(2,191)
$(1,103)
$(1,199)
Net Income (loss)
$(2,438)
$(4,096)
$(2,328)
$ (1,319)
$ 1,253)
Net Income (loss) per share
$(0.12)
$(0.24)
$ (0.15)
$ (0.13)
$ (0.18)
Weighted average number of shares
20,163
17,118
15,005
10,157
7,107
SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET (In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31,
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
(Restated)
(Restated)
Total assets
$4,593
$1,685
$2,824
$1,781
$1,634
Total liabilities
$3,303
$903
$485
$ 351
$1,220
Long term debt
$0
$0
$ 0
$ 6
$ 0
Shareholders' equity
$1,562
$782
$2,339
$1,255
$ 414
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OR FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATION
Forward-looking statements made herein are based on current expectations of the Company that involves a number of risks and uncertainties and should not be considered as guarantees of future performance. These statements are made under the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include; interruptions or cancellation of existing contracts, impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance risks, the presence of competitors with greater financial resources than the Company, product development and commercialization risks and an inability to arrange additional debt or equity financing.
GENERAL FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
PowerCold Corporation, (PowerCold)® (OTCBB: PWCL), designs, develops and markets unique heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (HVAC) and energy related products for commercial use. Air conditioning and refrigeration are the most energy intensive operational costs most businesses face. Increasing power costs and new clean air regulations have forced corporations of all sizes to focus both on energy savings and cleaner air. PowerCold's proprietary energy efficient products provide a clean comfort air environment and significantly reduce power costs by up to 50% for air conditioning, refrigeration and on-site building power.
PowerCold operations include three wholly owned subsidiary companies with respective operating divisions: PowerCold Products, Inc., (PCP) supports product development, engineering and manufacturing. PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc., (PCS) supports sales and marketing offering turnkey high efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial buildings, including major hotel chains, national restaurant and retail store chains, extended care facilities and office buildings. Two operating divisions of PCS include, Applied Building Technology (ABT) that supports related engineering and design build HVAC applications, and PowerCold Energy Systems (PES) that supports related energy products including generators and engine driven chillers. PowerCold International, Ltd., (PCI), a new operating subsidiary company effective July 1, 2003, markets all c ompany products and system applications worldwide through various alliances and marketing agencies. PowerCold has also established alliances with various companies in the industry to market and manufacture related HVAC and Energy products.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
The Company derives its revenues from four principal product line applications: The first is proprietary applications for the HVAC industry, including a patented four pipe integrated piping system for large commercial buildings and turnkey HVAC systems for light commercial national chain store applications. The second is a line of evaporative condensers, heat exchange systems and fluid coolers for the HVAC and refrigeration industry. The third is the design and production of unique chiller systems for the HVAC and refrigeration industry. The fourth is energy products including generators and engine driven chillers.
The Company recently received formal Certificate of Registrations from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for both PowerCold® and Nauticon®. It recently applied for registered trademarks for BreezeMaster™, DesertMaster™, and PlexCoil™. PowerCold intellectual property includes four patents awarded and four additional patents pending.
PowerCold Products, Inc. – PowerCold Products (PCP) provides product research and development, engineering and manufacturing of patented evaporative condensers and heat exchange systems for the heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) and refrigeration industry. PCP supports the Companys Nauticon® and EV Chill™ product lines with engineering design, manufacturing and packaging its products. PCP also supports custom refrigeration systems by designing, engineering and packaging special customer orders.
The Nauticon patented products are innovative in design, use new material technology, are simple to manufacture, and have a low operating cost. They are used for evaporative condensers, fluid coolers, sub-coolers commercial and industrial refrigeration system components, and custom refrigeration products for commercial and industrial use. Nauticon products can reduce power cost for the air condition and refrigeration industry by up to 40% making these units contribute to the utilities needs to reduce power demand. PowerCold has continued to invest and improve the Nauticon product line, greatly expanding its products ranging from a single 10-ton unit up to a 300-tons. The company has three patents related to the Nauticon product line.
PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc. PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc., (PCS) supports sales and marketing for all U.S. operations offering high efficiency design build HVAC solutions for new and retro-fit commercial buildings, including major hotel chains, national restaurant and retail store chains, extended care facilities, and office buildings. PCS provides these national accounts with turnkey solutions for the design, engineering and installation of complete efficient HVAC solutions. The Companys services are specifically targeted toward large national accounts, such as hospitality providers and national retailers who standardize their HVAC systems across all of their properties.
In December, 2000, PowerCold acquired the technology rights, patent rights, and license agreement for integrated piping technology for a heating and air conditioning system. This acquisition gave the Company exclusive, non-transferable United States transfer rights to the technology and all related assets. In 2003, PowerCold filed for its own exclusive enhanced related patent, Environmental Air Treatment System, for worldwide use that supports all of the Companys unique technology including desiccant and solar energy systems.
The design build approach continues to grow in popularity within the construction industry and is expected to become the predominant method of project delivery by 2005. In January 2004, the Company set up a National Contractors Alliance (NCA) program to provide additional revenue opportunities as the design build program gains momentum with its new alliance partners. The NCA is a turnkey design build program that brings together a nationwide network of contractors, engineers, architects, subcontractors and equipment suppliers to design, build, and equip facilities with the Companys proprietary HVAC systems. The turnkey design build approach offers greater design flexibility, lower installation costs, equipment longevity, ease of service, and an end to cost overruns and delays.
PCS expects significant growth to come from this multi-market channel once the national account agrees to use PowerColds system both in new locations, as well as in their existing locations. The Company currently has installed seventeen of the large building systems in three major hotel chains and various extended care facilities and has installed over thirty retail national chain accounts in the U.S.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
Applied Building Technology - In August 2002, the Company acquired all the assets of Applied Building Technology, a supplier of complete standardized heating, ventilation and air conditioning packages for standard-sized commercial buildings. This new acquisition gives the Company a major entrée into the vast market for small commercial HVAC systems for national chain accounts. Increasing power costs and new clean air regulations have forced corporations with chain store operations to focus on energy savings and cleaner air.
The company introduced two new applications to support the national chain store business: The BreezeMaster system, designed for use by large chain retail and fast food stores, is a closed loop cooler that prevents moisture buildup that can lead to legionella and other respiratory diseases associated with standard evaporative condensers. This is a critical application for the high volume 10 to 30 ton commercial rooftop unit market where small footprint, weight and height are an issue. The other application is the new proprietary DesertMaster total energy fresh air system. The system uses cool or warm exhaust air being circulated out of a building to cool or heat incoming outside fresh air. The desiccant section is then used to remove the moisture from all the public spaces, 24 hours per day seven days per week. The DesertMaster is highly energy efficient, el iminating the need for approximately 20% of additional air conditioning equipment.
PowerCold Energy Systems - The Company originally formed Alturdyne Energy Systems to support its natural gas engine driven chillers and its rotary engine generator business. The name was changed to PowerCold Energy Systems in November 2002. In September 2002 the Company acquired an exclusive license from Alturdyne to manufacture, package, market, develop and use intellectual property for the natural gas engine driven chillers and the natural gas rotary engine gen-set for a period not to exceed ten years. The Company paid Alturdyne $400,000 as a prepayment against the first $8,000,000 in royalty payments as part of an exclusive license. In September 2003 Alturdyne purchased 63 rotary engines from PowerCold for $460,000, Subsequently, the prepaid royalty and the rotary engine receivable was combined and structured as an outright purch ase of the engine driven chiller technology.
The industry is demanding self-powered units for combined heat and power (CHP). The technology and intellectual property acquired by the Company will significantly enhance the Companys ability to offer customers complete packaged solutions for their HVAC and power generation needs. The engine driven chillers include standard and custom packaging of natural gas, electric and diesel-fueled engine driven chillers used for HVAC system applications.
PowerCold International Ltd. The Company was incorporated as a new operating subsidiary effective July 1, 2003. PowerCold International markets all company products and system applications worldwide through various alliances and marketing agencies. Agents and alliances are being organized in various countries worldwide to market and support the companys products and application systems. Two alliances include: Shun Cheong Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., Hong Kong, and Industrias Polaris S. A., Monterrey, Mexico.
In March 2003, PowerCold signed an Agency Agreement with Shun Cheong Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong, to market and sell PowerCold Nauticon products. Shun Cheong will be PowerColds exclusive agent in Hong Kong and Macao, and the non-exclusive agent for Shanghai and Guangdong Province, China.
Shun Cheong Electrical Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shun Cheong Holdings Ltd. is a public multi-national design & build electrical and mechanical contracting firm with offices in China, Hong Kong, Macao and Qatar. The company is involved in a wide range of building services including, electrical, HVAC, fire protection, building security, plumbing & water supply and environmental protection.
PowerCold secured its first major order in August 2003 from a major public utility company in Hong Kong to retrofit four existing air condition chillers at the utility companys corporate headquarters with 12 PowerCold Nauticon Evaporative Condensers. The original installed air-cooled chillers were converted to evaporative chillers, whereas the utility expects to realize a greater than 15% electric demand savings. Shun Cheong has stated that due to the tremendous number of high rise buildings in Hong Kong and the strong push to convert existing air-cooled products to water-cooled, this is the first of many such energy saving projects the company expects to install in the future.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
In March 2003, PowerCold signed an agreement with Industrias Polaris S.A. of Mexico to manufacture a specialty line of private label 4-pipe fan coils and air handlers designed for use in commercial buildings. The Company is considering moving manufacturing of the Nauticon line to Polaris in Mexico. In addition to this manufacturing relationship, PowerCold plans to use Polariss extensive dealer network throughout Mexico to market PowerColds proprietary line of Nauticon evaporative condensers and PowerColds patented HVAC air treatment system for new and retrofit construction of hotels and other commercial buildings in Mexico.
During 2003 PowerCold established three alliances: Rheem Manufacturing Companys Air Conditioning Division, Munters Commercial Dehumidification Division and E.I. DuPont De Nemours and Company.
Rheem is the leading brand in the smaller (up to 25 tons) chiller systems. PowerCold has agreed to sell Rheems complete commercial air conditioning, heating, and ventilation packages to national accounts with multiple property locations throughout the nation, including national restaurants, retail stores, shopping malls and other chain franchise operations. Rheem will support the relationship with promotional literature, technical specification information, performance software and other product support services.
PowerCold entered into a cooperative agreement with Munters Commercial Dehumidification Division, a subsidiary of Munters Corporation, for the marketing and sale of commercial HVAC packages. Munters Corporation is a world leader in humidity control with products and services for dehumidification, humidification and cooling of air. Munters and PowerCold will target certain national account chains for a joint sales effort. PowerCold will promote Munters commercial products to its key national account customers. Munters will promote PowerColds products to their key customers. Munters manufactures state-of-the-art air-conditioning and dehumidification systems for commercial building environments that benefit from reduced humidity while maintaining comfortable temperatures within the building space.
In January 2003, PowerCold announced collaboration with DuPont to test new plastic materials for air conditioning units. In May 2003, PowerCold executed a Joint Development Agreement and a License Agreement with DuPont for their CaltrelÒ Fluid Energy Transfer System Applications. The two companies have been testing the use of new plastic heat exchangers in air condition systems in high humidity environments. PowerCold management considers DuPonts Caltrel® polymeric materials as the most advanced technology in the industry for HVAC plastic applications. Subsequently, DuPont has agreed to let PowerCold manufacture heat exchange units for the industry, pending final terms and conditions. PowerCold recently applied to the U.S. patent office for a new modular design heat exchange paten t that has superior modular and flexible design components.
In December 2003, PowerCold announced that it developed new vertical and horizontal fan coil air handlers for use with HVAC applications in commercial buildings. Most commercial buildings use various types of copper and aluminum fan coils for air distribution. PowerCold’s new fan coil air handlers will be manufactured using DuPont’s plastic materials.
The company’s new PlexCoil™ fan coil design represents a very significant multi-million dollar business for new and retrofit fan coils. Industry groups estimate the U.S. fan coil market to be well over three hundred million dollars and the global fan coil market to be over one billion dollars.
The following table sets forth the company's results of operation as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:
Year Ended December 31,
(Restated)
(Restated)
2003
2002
2001
Revenue
100%
100.0%
100.0%
Cost of revenue
64.5
82.9
94.1
Gross margin
35.5
17.1
5.9
Operating expenses
91.6
(236.2)
(258.1)
Operating income (loss)
(56.1)
(219.1)
(254.8)
Net income (loss)
(59.9)
(272.0)
(264.0)
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
Comparable Fiscal 2003, 2002 and 2001 Results
Consolidated Statements of Operations: Fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 compared to fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001:
Total revenue for 2003 increased 270.3% to $4,070,476 from $1,505,890 for 2002, and in 2001 sales were $814,338; gross profit for 2003 increased 562.1% to $1,443,347 from $256,769 for 2002, and in 2001 gross profit was ($14,934); operating losses for 2003 decreased 30.8% to ($2,283,304) from ($3,299,752) for 2002, and in 2001 operating losses were ($2,191,184); the net loss for 2003 decreased 40.5% to ($2,437,571) and ($0.12) per share from ($4,095,905) and ($0.24) per share for 2002, and in 2001 the net loss was ($2,328,402) and ($0.15) per share. Net loss per share was based on weighted average number of shares of 20,163,045 for 2003, 17,117,692 for 2002 and 15,005,371 for 2001.
During 2003 the company booked orders in excess of $7 million, and stated revenue in excess of $5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003. Consequently, total revenue for the year at December 31, 2003 was restated to approximately $4.1 million because of two circumstances that occurred during the last quarter of 2003: A few large construction projects were adversely affected by the suspension and subsequent cancellation of certain contracts and sub-contracted portions of major hotel projects due to bonding issues with general contractors and owners. And, the Company adopted the percentage-of-completion method of accounting for long-term contracts. The Company believes that this method more accurately reflects periodic results of operations. The financial statements for 2002 and 2001 have not been retroactively restated for the chang e since the Company began its contracting activities during the year ended December 31, 2003.
The resulting backlog balance at December 31, 2003 was over approximately $1.1 million. Subsequently, through March 15, 2004 the Company has entered into additional contracts with estimated revenues of $1,600,000. Through the second quarter 2004 the Company expects up to $8 million in design build contracts. Over $28 million in design build bid proposals have been submitted to date for national account customers.
The total contract value for a commercial HVAC design build project includes engineering design, equipment and the turnkey trade installation for all components and labor, and includes the Companys patented 4-pipe system for a large project such as a hotel or extended care facility. The Company secures a contract for both the equipment and the trade installation for a national retail chain account, and secures a contract for the patented 4-pipe system and equipment for a large commercial account.
After reviewing the effects of bonding issues with general contractors for its large commercial design build projects, management is evaluating the potential benefits of establishing a self insuring independent sub-contracting bonding program for the additional revenue opportunity for the total turnkey trade installation. The general contractor bonding issues do not affect the Companys sales and revenue projections for its patented HVAC 4-pipe system including the equipment for all large commercial building design build projects,
Because of managements decision to further enhance the Nauticon evaporative condenser product line to greater capacity and efficiency during 2002, sales for Nauticon units have steadily increased during 2003. Orders are expected to be over $250,000 for the first quarter 2004. The Company is continuing to manufacture Nauticon units at the LaVernia plant, and anticipates additional manufacturing will done at other sub-contracted plants. Gross profit margins have greatly improved due to increase in sales volume, and should improve with more efficient production of manufacturing and engineering design build projects. Management believes that the Company is in position to generate substantial new business in 2004, producing greater revenues and profits.
Operating expenses for 2003 increased less than 5% over the previous year while revenue increased over 270% for the same period. These expense increases were primarily attributed to hiring additional office staff and sales personnel for PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions operations. The Companys total net loss decreased 40.5% from the prior year, and the net loss per common share was ($0.12) per share.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
Consolidated Balance Sheet: Fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001: Total current assets increased 548.2% to $3,119,982 for 2003 from $569,100 for 2002 and in 2001 current assets were $724,745; total assets increased 272.6% to $4,592,716 for 2003 from $1,684,550 for 2002 and in 2001 total assets were $2,824,192; total current liabilities increased 474.2% to $2,960,899 for 2003 from $624,411 for 2002 and in 2001 total current liabilities were $311,285; total stockholders' equity increased 199.9% to $1,562,399 for 2003 from $781,636 for 2002 and in 2001 total stockholders equity was $2,339,194.
Liquidity and Capital Resources: At December 31, 2003, the Companys net working capital was less than its current liabilities and current assets exceeded current liabilities by $159,083. Included in current liabilities was an advance of $417,236 from related parties and a short term loan of $300,000. The Company raised $2.5 million in equity capital in 2003, and subsequently, the Company has received $1,650,000, as a cash bridge loan, in anticipation of securing a major Senior Debt Note, pending final terms and conditions. Total assets increased 548.2% and stockholders equity increased nearly 200% for the year. Management believes that its working capital may not be totally sufficient to support its projected growth plans for the next few years if it does not raise additional financing.
During the year ending December 31, 2003 the company elected to fully dispose of Technicold Services, Inc (TSI), and recorded costs associated from discontinued service operations of $18,160. The financial statements for prior periods have been restated for the discontinued segment of Technicold Services, Inc.
During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company issued 282,000 shares of common stock for prepaid consulting fees of $120,000 and services of $96,000. In addition 2,317,300 shares of common stock were issued for cash of $2,032,125 and 200,000 shares with a fair market value of $1.50 were issued for the acquisition of ABT. Additionally, 335,384 warrants were exercised for cash of $503,776. The Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock as compensation for $3,745 and cancelled 5,000 shares upon termination of an employee.
During the year ended December 31, 2002 the Company issued 1,658,666 shares of common stock for cash of $2,562,127. In the same period, 32,000 warrants were exercised at $1.00 per share; 82,562 shares of common stock were issued for compensation at the fair market value of the stock of $0.58 per share and an additional 440,956 shares of common stock were issued for services at the fair market value of the stock of $1.05 per share. For the acquisition of Applied Building Technologies the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock at $1.50 per share and 175,000 common stock options at $1.50 per share. In addition 50,000 shares of common stock were rescinded for failure to perform services.
During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company issued for cash, 1,836,217 shares of common stock with 603,083 warrants attached. The stock was valued at $1,136,295 and the warrants were valued at $405,480. These warrants have an average exercise price of $1.10 and expire between May 31, 2002 and December 6, 2003. An additional 308,603 shares of common stock were issued for cash of $150,833. The Company issued 85,679 shares of common stock as commissions to various promoters for selling its stock. This stock was valued at the fair market value of $148,503. The Company issued 385,500 shares of common stock for consulting services valued at $115,000, general services valued at $25,000 and compensation valued at $56,500. The Company issued 372,081 shares of common stock to repay loans in the amount of $207,500 and 240,419 common stock shares for interest and financing expenses of $122,250. Additionally 45,000 common stock shares were issued for $22,500 in prepaid rent, 35,000 shares were issued to satisfy $26,418 of accounts payable and 50,000 common stock shares valued at $108,500 to acquire Power Sources, Inc.
Status of Operations: Management intends to continue to utilize and develop the intangible assets of the Company. At December 31, 2003, accounts receivable and intangible assets comprised a material portion of the Company's assets. The recovery of the receivables and the intangible assets is dependent upon management effectively executing positive business operations and achieving profitable operations. It is Management's opinion that the Company's cash flow generated from current intangible assets is not impaired, and that recovery of its intangible assets, upon which profitable operations will be based, will continue to occur.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
Management is projecting that operating revenues and profits should continue to substantially increase in 2004 and 2005. After years of extensive product development, 2003 was the Companys first year of sales and marketing operations. Management expects the Companys major revenue growth from its wholly owned subsidiary PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc., which provides turnkey design build HVAC applications for new and retrofit construction. The 2003 reorganization of the Companys three wholly owned subsidiary companies and their respective products are expected to fulfill the Company's current and long term strategic plans.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The Company may be exposed to various market risks, including interest rates and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in prevailing market rates and prices. We do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
WILLIAMS & WEBSTER PS
Certified Public Accountants
Bank of America Financial Center
W 601 Riverside, Suite 1940
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-5111
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
December 31, 2003
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
20
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Balance Sheets
21
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
22
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Equity
23
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
25
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
27
To the Board of Directors
PowerCold Corporation
La Vernia, Texas
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PowerCold Corporation as of December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of operations, and comprehensive loss, stockholders equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of PowerCold Corporation as of December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3, the Company has sustained substantial operating losses in recent years and has a large accumulated deficit. Additionally, intangible assets comprise a material portion of the Company's assets. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability to continue as a going concern. Managements plans regarding those matters also are described in Note 3. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ Williams & Webster, P.S.
Williams & Webster, P.S.
Certified Public Accountants
Spokane, Washington
February 21, 2004
POWERCOLD CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||||||||
December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |||||||||||||
(Restated) | (Restated) | ||||||||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | |||||||||||||||
Cash | $ | 374,678 | $ | 88,613 | $ | 285,937 | |||||||||
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance | 2,388,495 | 296,179 | 174,455 | ||||||||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess | |||||||||||||||
on contracts in progress | 245,535 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Inventory | 11,156 | 180,433 | 241,853 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 100,118 | 3,875 | 22,500 | ||||||||||||
Total Current Assets | 3,119,982 | 569,100 | 724,745 | ||||||||||||
OTHER ASSETS | |||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 135,858 | 130,598 | 40,200 | ||||||||||||
Patent rights and related technology, net | 1,306,731 | 926,716 | 382,108 | ||||||||||||
Securities available for sale | 19,317 | 38,800 | 970,000 | ||||||||||||
Deposits | 10,828 | 5,661 | 8,970 | ||||||||||||
Total Other Assets | 1,472,734 | 1,101,775 | 1,401,278 | ||||||||||||
NET ASSETS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | - | 13,675 | 698,169 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 4,592,716 | $ | 1,684,550 | $ | 2,824,192 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 1,253,030 | $ | 335,250 | $ | 216,871 | |||||||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings | |||||||||||||||
on contracts in progress | 947,807 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Commissions and royalty payable | 8,180 | 55,066 | 55,067 | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable, related party | 417,236 | 196,760 | - | ||||||||||||
Notes payable | 334,014 | 34,014 | 36,329 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of capital lease payable | 632 | 3,321 | 3,018 | ||||||||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 2,960,899 | 624,411 | 311,285 | ||||||||||||
CAPITAL LEASE PAYABLE, net of current portion | - | 600 | 5,413 | ||||||||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 69,417 | 277,903 | 168,300 | ||||||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||||||
Convertible preferred stock, Series A, $0.001 | |||||||||||||||
par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no | |||||||||||||||
shares issued and outstanding | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
shares authorized, 21,576,750, 18,442,066, and 16,027,882 | |||||||||||||||
shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 21,578 | 18,442 | 16,027 | ||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 16,795,953 | 13,644,780 | 10,210,666 | ||||||||||||
Stock options and warrants | 588,507 | 504,998 | 471,980 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (15,862,955) | (13,425,384) | (9,329,479) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 19,317 | 38,800 | 970,000 | ||||||||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 1,562,399 | 781,636 | 2,339,194 | ||||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND | |||||||||||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 4,592,716 | $ | 1,684,550 | $ | 2,824,192 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||||||
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||
(Restated) | (Restated) | |||||||
REVENUES | ||||||||
Contracts including equipment | $ | 3,350,409 | $ | - | $ | - | ||
Equipment | 720,067 | 1,505,890 | 814,338 | |||||
Total Revenues | 4,070,476 | 1,505,890 | 814,338 | |||||
COST OF REVENUES | ||||||||
Direct labor and equipment-contracts | 1,920,854 | 1,001,612 | 784,873 | |||||
Direct labor and material-equipment | 597,565 | |||||||
Manufacturing supplies | 16,409 | 196,608 | 25,045 | |||||
Shipping and handling | 92,300 | 50,901 | 19,354 | |||||
Total Cost of Revenues | 2,627,128 | 1,249,121 | 829,272 | |||||
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS) | 1,443,347 | 256,769 | (14,934) | |||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
Sales, marketing and advertising | 499,370 | 280,376 | 310,961 | |||||
Salaries and benefits | 1,137,926 | 1,067,326 | 592,248 | |||||
General and administrative | 877,831 | 610,134 | 39,361 | |||||
Travel | 243,422 | 169,885 | 72,362 | |||||
Research and development | 177,680 | 226,738 | 451,947 | |||||
Leased equipment | - | 6,703 | 25,376 | |||||
Legal and accounting | 81,039 | 237,916 | 115,489 | |||||
Consulting | 275,839 | 553,876 | 310,000 | |||||
Occupancy | 109,158 | 107,373 | 107,809 | |||||
Bad debt expense | 193,356 | 56,232 | 22,505 | |||||
Loss on impairment of inventory | 33,506 | 147,204 | - | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 97,525 | 92,758 | 128,192 | |||||
Total Operating Expenses | 3,726,652 | 3,556,521 | 2,176,250 | |||||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (2,283,304) | (3,299,752) | (2,191,184) | |||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) | ||||||||
Interest income | - | 5,409 | 6,512 | |||||
Interest and financing expense | (136,107) | (2,914) | (122,250) | |||||
Other income (expense) | - | 53,540 | 47,138 | |||||
Total Other Income (Expenses) | (136,107) | 56,035 | (68,600) | |||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX | (2,419,411) | (3,243,717) | (2,259,784) | |||||
INCOME TAX EXPENSE | - | - | - | |||||
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | (2,419,411) | (3,243,717) | (2,259,784) | |||||
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | (18,160) | (852,188) | (68,618) | |||||
NET LOSS | (2,437,571) | (4,095,905) | (2,328,402) | |||||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (19,483) | (931,200) | 970,000 | |||||
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | $ | (2,457,054) | $ | (5,027,105) | $ | (1,358,402) | ||
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE: | ||||||||
BASIC AND DILUTED, CONTINUING OPERATIONS | $ | (0.12) | $ | (0.24) | $ | (0.15) | ||
BASIC AND DILUTED, DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | $ | nil | $ | (0.05) | $ | nil | ||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES | ||||||||
OUTSTANDING, BASIC AND DILUTED | 20,163,045 | 17,117,692 | 15,005,371 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||||||
Stock | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Additional | Options | Other | Total | |||||||||||
Number of | Paid-in | Accumulated | and | Comprehensive | Stockholders' | ||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Warrants | Income | Equity | |||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2000 | 12,669,383 | $ | 12,669 | $ | 8,243,228 | $ | (7,001,077) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 1,254,820 | ||
Common stock issued for services at | |||||||||||||||
$0.59 per share | 42,500 | 43 | 24,958 | - | - | - | 25,000 | ||||||||
Common stock issued for consulting services | |||||||||||||||
at $0.50 per share | 230,000 | 230 | 114,770 | - | - | - | 115,000 | ||||||||
Common stock issued for conversion of debt | |||||||||||||||
at $0.56 per share | 372,081 | 372 | 207,128 | - | - | - | 207,500 | ||||||||
Common stock issued as prepayment of | |||||||||||||||
rent at $0.50 per share | 45,000 | 45 | 22,455 | - | - | - | 22,500 | ||||||||
Common stock issued as interest and financing | |||||||||||||||
expense at $0.50 per share | 240,419 | 240 | 122,010 | - | - | - | 122,250 | ||||||||
Common stock issued as compensation at | |||||||||||||||
$0.50 per share | 113,000 | 113 | 56,387 | - | - | - | 56,500 | ||||||||
Common stock issued for payment of | |||||||||||||||
accounts payable at $0.75 per share | 35,000 | 35 | 26,383 | - | - | - | 26,418 | ||||||||
Common stock and options issued for acquisition | |||||||||||||||
of PSI at $2.16 per share | 50,000 | 50 | 108,450 | - | 66,500 | - | 175,000 | ||||||||
Common stock: 2,144,820 shares issued with | |||||||||||||||
603,083 attached warrants for cash at $0.86 per share | |||||||||||||||
and 85,679 shares valued at $1.73 per share | |||||||||||||||
less total issuing costs of $296,142 | 2,230,499 | 2,230 | 1,284,898 | - | 405,480 | - | 1,692,608 | ||||||||
Unrealized gain on investments | - | - | - | - | - | 970,000 | 970,000 | ||||||||
Net loss, year ended December 31, 2001 | - | - | - | (2,328,402) | - | - | (2,328,402) | ||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2001 | 16,027,882 | 16,027 | 10,210,666 | (9,329,479) | 471,980 | 970,000 | 2,339,194 | ||||||||
Common stock issued for cash at and average of $1.54 | |||||||||||||||
per share less $4,642 for cost of issuance | 1,658,666 | 1,659 | 2,520,492 | - | 39,975 | - | 2,562,126 | ||||||||
Common stock issued as compensation at $0.58 | |||||||||||||||
per share | 82,562 | 83 | 47,672 | - | - | - | 47,755 | ||||||||
Common stock issued for services at $1.05 | |||||||||||||||
per share | 440,956 | 441 | 462,309 | - | - | - | 462,750 | ||||||||
Warrants exercised at $1.00 per share | 32,000 | 32 | 62,341 | - | (30,373) | - | 32,000 | ||||||||
Common stock rescinded for failure to perform | (50,000) | (50) | 50 | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
Common stock and options rescinded for | |||||||||||||||
acquisition of PSI | (50,000) | (50) | (108,450) | - | (66,500) | - | (175,000) | ||||||||
Common stock and options issued for the acquisition of | |||||||||||||||
Applied Building Technology, Inc. at $1.50 per share | 300,000 | 300 | 449,700 | - | 41,416 | - | 491,416 | ||||||||
Common stock options issued under the acquisition agreement | |||||||||||||||
for Ulitmate Comfort Systems | - | - | - | - | 48,500 | - | 48,500 | ||||||||
Unrealized loss on investments | - | - | - | - | - | (931,200) | (931,200) | ||||||||
Net loss, year ended December 31, 2002 | - | - | - | (4,095,905) | - | - | (4,095,905) | ||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2002 | 18,442,066 | $ | 18,442 | $ | 13,644,780 | $ | (13,425,384) | $ | 504,998 | $ | 38,800 | $ | 781,636 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED) | |||||||||||||||
Stock | Accumulated | ||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Additional | Options | Other | Total | |||||||||||
Number of | Paid-in | Accumulated | and | Comprehensive | Stockholders' | ||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Warrants | Income | Equity | |||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2002 | 18,442,066 | $ | 18,442 | $ | 13,644,779 | $ | (13,425,384) | $ | 504,998 | $ | 38,800 | $ | 781,635 | ||
Common stock issued as prepaid consulting at $0.75 per share | 160,000 | 160 | 119,840 | - | - | - | 120,000 | ||||||||
Common stock and warrants issued for cash at an average of | |||||||||||||||
$0.89 per shares less issuance costs of $25,800 | 2,317,300 | 2,317 | 1,859,008 | - | 170,800 | - | 2,032,125 | ||||||||
Common stock issued for consulting at $0.79 per share | 122,000 | 122 | 95,878 | - | - | - | 96,000 | ||||||||
Warrants exercised at $1.50 per share | 335,384 | 336 | 728,148 | - | (224,707) | - | 503,777 | ||||||||
Common stock shares cancelled | (5,000) | (5) | (3,745) | - | - | - | (3,750) | ||||||||
Common stock issued as compensation | 5,000 | 5 | 3,745 | - | - | - | 3,750 | ||||||||
Common stock issued for the acquisition of Applied Building | |||||||||||||||
Technology, Inc. at $1.50 per share | 200,000 | 200 | 299,800 | - | - | - | 300,000 | ||||||||
Common stock options cancelled that were issued under | |||||||||||||||
the acquisition agreement for ComfortAir Solutions | - | - | 48,500 | - | (48,500) | - | - | ||||||||
Common stock options vested for the acquisition of Applied | |||||||||||||||
Building Technology, Inc. | - | - | - | - | 58,916 | - | 58,916 | ||||||||
Warrants issued for financing expense | - | - | - | - | 127,000 | - | 127,000 | ||||||||
Unrealized loss on investments | - | - | - | - | - | (19,483) | (19,483) | ||||||||
Net loss, year ended December 31, 2003 | - | - | - | (2,437,571) | - | - | (2,437,571) | ||||||||
Balance, December 31, 2003 | 21,576,750 | $ | 21,578 | $ | 16,795,953 | $ | (15,862,955) | $ | 588,507 | $ | 19,317 | $ | 1,562,399 | ||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||
Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||||||||
  ; | (Restated) | (Restated) | ||||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (2,437,571) | $ | (4,095,905) | $ | (2,328,402) | ||||
Loss from discontinued operations | 18,160 | 852,188 | 68,618 | |||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | (2,419,411) | (3,243,717) | (2,259,784) | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | ||||||||||
used in operating activities: | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 97,525 | 92,758 | 128,192 | |||||||
Bad debt expense | 193,356 | 56,232 | 22,505 | |||||||
Impairment of inventory | 33,506 | 147,204 | - | |||||||
Issuance of common stock for services | 216,000 | 462,750 | 196,500 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock for compensation | 3,750 | 47,755 | - | |||||||
Issuance of common stock for expenses | - | - | 26,418 | |||||||
Issuance of common stock for interest and financing | - | - | 122,250 | |||||||
Warrants issued as financing expense | 127,000 | - | - | |||||||
Settlement of commitments and contingencies | - | (109,603) | - | |||||||
(Increase) decrease in assets: | ||||||||||
Accounts receivable | (2,745,670) | (178,642) | (140,705) | |||||||
Receivable from related party | - | 1,686 | (1,686) | |||||||
Inventories | 135,771 | (85,784) | (581) | |||||||
Prepaid expenses | (96,243) | 18,625 | 285,000 | |||||||
Increase (decrease) in liabilities: | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 977,780 | 118,377 | 71,912 | |||||||
Accounts payable, related party | - | - | (10,567) | |||||||
Billings in excess of costs | 702,272 | - | - | |||||||
Commissions payable | (46,887) | - | 12,827 | |||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (2,821,251) | (2,672,359) | (1,547,719) | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (25,549) | (87,328) | (17,105) | |||||||
Purchase of technology | - | (400,000) | - | |||||||
Deposits | (5,167) | 3,309 | - | |||||||
Investment in discontinued operations | (155,056) | 174,992 | (66,763) | |||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (185,772) | (309,027) | (83,868) | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||||
Principal payments on capital lease | (3,289) | (4,510) | (1,814) | |||||||
Proceeds from issuance of shares under private placement | 2,835,901 | 2,594,127 | 1,692,608 | |||||||
Repayment of borrowings | - | (2,315) | (6,999) | |||||||
Proceeds from short-term borrowings | 300,000 | - | - | |||||||
Proceeds from short-term borrowings, related party | 160,476 | 196,760 | 232,500 | |||||||
Repayment of short-term borrowings, related party | - | - | (105,635) | |||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 3,293,088 | 2,784,062 | 1,810,660 | |||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash | 286,065 | (197,324) | 179,073 | |||||||
Cash at beginning of year | 88,613 | 285,937 | 106,864 | |||||||
Cash at end of year | $ | 374,678 | $ | 88,613 | $ | 285,937 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) | ||||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||||||
Interest paid | $ | - | $ | 2,430 | $ | 2,430 | ||||
Income taxes paid | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS: | ||||||||||
Issuance of common stock as prepayment for expenses | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 22,500 | ||||
Issuance of common stock for compensation | $ | 3,750 | $ | 47,755 | $ | - | ||||
Issuance of common stock for services | $ | 216,000 | $ | 462,750 | $ | 196,500 | ||||
Issuance of common stock for expenses | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 26,418 | ||||
Issuance of common stock for payment of interest and financing expenses | $ | 127,000 | $ | - | $ | 122,250 | ||||
Issuance of common stock as stock offering costs | $ | - | $ | 4,642 | $ | 148,503 | ||||
Issuance of common stock for payment of debt | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 207,500 | ||||
Issuance of common stock and options for acquisition | $ | 358,916 | $ | 491,416 | $ | 175,000 | ||||
Stock rescinded in disposition | $ | - | $ | (175,000) | $ | - | ||||
Technology acquired by exchange of accounts receivable | $ | 460,000 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Settlement of commitments and contingencies with options and | ||||||||||
cancellation of options | $ | 208,486 | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
PowerCold Corporation, (the Company), was incorporated on October 7, 1987 in the State of Nevada. PowerCold is a solution provider of energy efficient products for the refrigeration, air conditioning and power industries. The Company designs, develops, markets and installs proprietary equipment to achieve significant electric power cost savings for commercial and industrial firms. PowerCold's energy efficient and environmentally safe products are designed to reduce power costs for air conditioning, refrigeration and on-site building power.
The Company derives its revenues from four principal product line applications. The first is proprietary applications for the HVAC industry, including patented four pipe integrated piping system for large commercial buildings and turnkey HVAC systems for light commercial national chain store applications. The second is a line of evaporative condensers and heat exchange systems and fluid coolers for the HVAC and refrigeration industry. The third is the design and production of unique chiller systems for the HVAC and refrigeration industry. The fourth is energy products including generators and engine driven chillers.
Effective August 1, 2002, PowerCold Corporation acquired 100% of the assets of Applied Building Technology, Inc. (ABT), a St. Petersburg, Florida based supplier of complete standardized heating, ventilation and air conditioning packages for standard-sized commercial buildings. ABTs assets were transferred into PowerColds wholly owned subsidiary, PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc., formerly Ultimate Comfort Systems. See Note 5.
On December 1, 2001, PowerCold acquired all of the common stock of Power Sources, Inc., (hereinafter PSI), a newly formed entity engaged in the development and marketing of cogeneration systems technology. During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company disposed of PSI. See Note 16.
On December 1, 2000, the Company acquired the assets of Ultimate Comfort Systems, Inc., including its technology rights, patent rights (U.S. Patent No. 5,183,102), and license agreement for integrated piping technology for a heating and air conditioning system. This acquisition gave the Company exclusive, non-transferable United States transfer rights to the aforementioned technology and all related assets. This technology was then placed into a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc. formerly, Ultimate Comfort Systems. See Note 5.
The Company formed Alturdyne Energy Systems, Inc. in September 1999 to support the natural gas engine driven water chiller business. Subsequent to its formation, the entity has been essentially dormant. It was dissolved in June 2002.
On May 18, 1998, the Company incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, Channel Freeze Technologies, Inc., (CFTI) to acquire intellectual property rights of Channel Ice Technologies. During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company disposed of CFTI. See Note 16.
On August 4, 1995, the Company acquired Nauticon, Inc., including its related technology and assets for 900,000 shares and 300,000 options (expired July 31, 2000) of the Companys stock. The assets currently include U.S. Patent No. 5,501,269 issued on March 26, 1996, and entitled Condenser Unit, and U.S. Patent No. 5,787,722 issued August 4, 1998, and entitled Heat Exchange Unit. During the year ended December 31, 2002, Nauticons assets, liabilities and operations were absorbed into PowerCold Products, Inc., the Companys wholly owned subsidiary.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (Continued)
On December 28, 1992, the Company acquired the patent rights (U.S. Patent No. 5,501,269) and related engineering and technology to a process of quick freezing food products, and cleaning and treating various nonfood products. This process is accomplished by using a circulating cryogenic liquid in a closed pressurized vessel system. The patent acquisition was made by issuing 2,414,083 shares of the Companys common stock. Two directors of the Company were also directors of the company selling the patent rights.
The financial statements for prior periods have been restated for the discontinued segment of Technicold Services, Inc. See Note 16.
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
This summary of significant accounting policies is presented to assist in understanding the financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Companys management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
Accounting Methods
The Companys financial statements are prepared using the accrual method of accounting.
Use of Estimates
The process of preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the use of estimates and assumptions regarding certain types of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as of the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, upon settlement, actual results may differ from estimated amounts.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, after elimination of intercompany accounts and transactions. Wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company are listed in Note 13.
Reclassification & Restatements
Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2003 presentation. The reclassification principally consists of revised reporting of operating results of the discontinued segment of Technicold Services, Inc. in the prior fiscal periods. This reclassification has resulted in no changes to the Companys accumulated deficit or net losses presented. See Note 17.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost or market on a first-in, first-out basis. See Note 6.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments as defined by SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," include cash, advances from related party, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and notes payable. These instruments are accounted for on the historical cost basis, which, due to the short maturity of these financial instruments, approximates fair value at December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Derivative Instruments
In April 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (hereinafter SFAS No. 149). SFAS No. 149 amends and clarifies the accounting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This statement is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The adoption of SFAS No. 149 is not expected to have a material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS No. 133), Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS No. 137, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB No. 133, and SFAS No. 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities, which is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2001. These standards establish accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. They require that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet an d measure those instruments at fair value.
If certain conditions are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as a hedge, the objective of which is to match the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging derivative with the recognition of (i) the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk or (ii) the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transaction. For a derivative not designated as a hedging instrument, the gain or loss is recognized in income in the period of change.
Historically, the Company has not entered into derivatives contracts to hedge existing risks or for speculative purposes.
At December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 the Company has not engaged in any transactions that would be considered derivative instruments or hedging activities.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from three to ten years. See Note 7.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company maintains its cash in several commercial accounts at major financial institutions. At December 31, 2003 the Companys cash balance in one account exceeded Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) limits by $200,000 and at December 31, 2001, the Companys cash balance, in two accounts, exceeded (FDIC) limits by $24,824 and $54,568.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Goodwill
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations" (hereinafter SFAS No. 141) and Statements of Financial Accounting Standard No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" (hereinafter SFAS No. 142). SFAS No. 141 provides for the elimination of the pooling-of-interests method of accounting for business combinations with an acquisition date of July 1, 2001 or later. SFAS No. 142 prohibits the amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives and requires periodic reassessment of the underlying value of such assets for impairment. SFAS No. 142 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company adopted SFAS No. 142. Application of th e nonamortization provision of SFAS No. 142 resulted in an increase in net income of approximately $10,000 in fiscal 2002 and in 2003.
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price and related direct costs over the fair value of net assets acquired as of the date of the acquisition. Goodwill was amortized on a straight-line basis over ten years through December 31, 2001. At January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 142, which eliminates amortization of goodwill. The Company periodically reviews its goodwill to assess recoverability based on projected undiscounted cash flows from operations. Impairments are recognized in operating results when a permanent diminution in value occurs.
All goodwill previously recorded on the balance sheet was considered fully impaired at December 31, 2003 due to the discontinued segment of Technicold Services, Inc.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales upon shipment to the customer. Service revenue is recognized when services are performed and billable.
During the last quarter of 2003, the Company adopted the percentage-of-completion method of accounting for long-term contracts. The Company believes that this method more accurately reflects periodic results of operations. The financial statements for 2002 and 2001 have not been retroactively restated for the change since the Company began its contracting activities during the year ended December 31, 2003.
The Company accounts for long-term contracts on the percentage-of-completion method, and income is recognized as work on contracts progresses, however, estimated losses on contracts in progress are charged to operations immediately.
Accounts Receivable
The Company carries its accounts receivable at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts.
The Companys policy is to accrue interest on trade receivables 30 days after invoice date. A receivable is considered past due if payments have not been received by the Company for 90 days. The Company endeavors to collect on its accounts or, if collection is unlikely, to repossess the related equipment.
Bad Debts Expense
The Company estimates bad debts utilizing the allowance method, based upon past experience and current market conditions. The Company recognized $193,356 of bad debt expense in the year ended December 31, 2003.
Product Warranties
The Company sold the majority of its products to consumers along with one-year unconditional repair or replacement warranties. Warranty expense is included in cost of sales.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Research and Development
Research and development expenses are charged to operations as incurred. The cost of intellectual property purchased from others that is immediately marketable or that has an alternative future use is capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over the assets estimated economic life, which is typically 10 years.
The Company periodically reviews its capitalized patent costs to assess recoverability based on the projected undiscounted cash flows from operations. Impairments are recognized in operating results when a permanent diminution in value occurs.
Advertising Expenses
Advertising expenses consist primarily of costs incurred in the design, development, and printing of Company literature and marketing materials. The Company expenses all advertising expenditures as incurred.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock issued for compensation in accordance with Accounting Principles Board No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Under this standard, compensation cost is the difference between the exercise price of the option and fair market of the underlying stock on the grant date. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock Based Compensation," the Company discloses the pro forma effects on net income and earnings per share as if compensation had been measured using the "fair value method" described therein.
Compensated Absences
Employees of the Company are entitled to paid vacation, sick, and personal days off, depending on job classification, length of service, and other factors. The Company accrues vacation expense throughout the year and, if employees do not utilize their allotment, the Company will cash out all unused pay on the last calendar day of the year.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," which requires recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using statutory income tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. See Note 14.
Investment in Securities
Investments in debt and marketable equity securities are designated as trading, held to maturity, or available for sale in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. Trading securities are reported at fair value, with changes in fair value included in earnings. Available for sale securities are reported at fair value, with net unrealized gains and losses included as a component of equity. Held to maturity securities are reported at amortized cost. Gains and losses on the sale of securities are determined using the specific identification method. For all investment securities, unrealized gains and losses that are other than temporary are recognized as a component of earnings in the period incurred. Market value is determ ined based on quoted market prices. At December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, all of the Companys investment securities were classified as available for sale. See Note 8.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 2 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Earnings Per Share
On January 1, 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 128, which provides for calculation of "basic" and "diluted" earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity similar to fully diluted earnings per share. Although there are common stock equivalents outstanding, they were not included in the calculation of earnings per share because they would have been considered anti-dilutive for the periods presented.
Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity (hereinafter SFAS No. 150). SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for classifying and measuring certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity and requires that those instruments be classified as liabilities in statements of financial position. Previously, many of those instruments were classified as equity. SFAS No. 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The Company has not yet determined the impact of the adoption of this statement.
In December 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148 (hereinafter SFAS No. 148), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosure. SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, the statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosure in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. The provisions of the statement are effective for financial statements for fiscal year s ending after December 15, 2002. As the Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, the adoption of SFAS No. 148 has no impact on the Companys financial condition or results of operations. See Note 12.
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs
The Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") issued EITF No. 00-10, "Accounting for Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs", which was adopted during fiscal 2001. The impact of adopting EITF No. 00-10 was to increase revenues and cost of sales by approximately $19,489 in 2001. All amounts in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss have been reclassified to reflect this adoption.
NOTE 3 GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern, have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. At December 31, 2003, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $15,862,955 and recurring losses from operations for each year presented. Property, equipment and intangibles comprise a material portion of the Company's assets. The recovery of these assets is dependent upon achieving profitable operations. The ultimate outcome of these uncertainties cannot presently be determined. Management is actively seeking additional financing.
Additionally, management believes that prior acquisitions and the acquisition of technology will lead to the overall structure necessary to fulfill the Company's current strategic plans. In view of these matters, realization of a major portion of the assets in the accompanying balance sheet is dependent upon continued operations of the Company, and the success of its future operations. Management believes that actions presently being taken to obtain additional equity financing and increase sales provide the opportunity to continue as a going concern.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 4 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has received funding on several occasions from Simco Group, Inc, (Simco), a separate legal entity wholly owned by the Company's chairman and chief executive officer. This funding is unsecured, and due on demand.
During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company received an additional $161,108 as a short-term loan from Simco and Simco was issued 160,000 shares of common stock for consulting services of $120,000. See Note 9 and 11. In addition, $60,000 of consulting fees have been accrued for consulting services provided by Simco during 2003.
During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company received $196,760 as a short-term loan from Simco. See Note 9.
During 2001, Simco was issued 262,500 shares of common stock for payment of loans, interest and financing fees and consulting services. See Note 11.
NOTE 5 ACQUISITIONS
Acquisition of Applied Building Technology, Inc.
Effective August 1, 2002, PowerCold Corporation acquired 100% of the assets of Applied Building Technology, Inc. (ABT), a St. Petersburg, Florida based supplier of complete standardized heating, ventilation and air conditioning packages for standard-sized commercial buildings. ABTs assets were transferred into PowerColds wholly owned subsidiary, PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc., formerly known as Ultimate Comfort Systems.
As consideration for the acquisition of assets, which include contracts in place and all intellectual property including patents, licenses and copyrights and the rights, title and interest in and to the name Applied Building Technology, Inc., the Company paid the owners of ABT $65,000 in cash and 500,000 shares of PowerCold common stock at the fair market value of $450,000. In addition, PowerCold agreed to issue 175,000 options to the owners of ABT that will vest over a 3 year period. At December 31, 2002, 58,833 common stock options were vested with a fair market value of $41,416 and the Company recorded a commitment of $125,333 for the future vesting of the remaining options. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method.
During the year ended December 31, 2003, an additional 58,833 common stock options were vested with a fair market value of $58,916 which reduced the commitment to $69,417 for the future vesting of the remaining options.
Acquisition of Power Sources, Inc.
On December 1, 2001, PowerCold acquired all of Power Sources, Inc. (hereinafter PSI), a privately held firm engaged in the developing and marketing of cogeneration systems technology. PSI was formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of Utility Metal Research Corp. (UMRI).
In the acquisition, PowerCold agreed to issue over a two-year period a total of 150,000 shares of PowerCold common stock and 150,000 common stock options to UMRI. At December 31, 2001, the Company had issued 50,000 shares of its common stock (valued at $108,500) and 50,000 of its common stock options (valued at $66,500) to PSI, and had recorded a commitment of $227,000 for the future issuance of the remaining stock and options. This acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.
Acquired in the transaction were trade receivables of $921,050, which were attributable to December 31, 2001 revenues, with the related assumption of $721,392 of accounts payable. Also acquired were contracts in place of $331,175 with $281,499 of accounts payable. The Company also acquired technology rights valued at $222,666. The assets and liabilities of PSI were subsequently transferred to PSI by UMRI upon the creation of PSI. PSI had no substantial operations prior to PowerColds acquisition. The Company disposed of its interest in PSI in the year ended December 31, 2002. All issued common stock and common stock options were rescinded. See Note 16.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 5 ACQUISITIONS (Continued)
Acquisition of Heating and Air Conditioning System Technology
On December 1, 2000, the Company acquired the technology rights, patent rights, and license agreement for integrated piping technology relating to a heating and air conditioning system. This acquisition gave the Company exclusive, United States transfer rights to the technology and all related assets. In this transaction, the Company paid $65,000 cash, assumed two lines of credit (described in Note 9), forgave a payment of $28,571 from projects in process, issued 100,000 shares of its common stock (described in Note 11), granted 150,000 of stock options at $1.00 per share (described in Note 12). This technology was then placed into a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc. formerly, Ultimate Comfort Systems.
Acquisition of Rotary Power Enterprise, Inc.
Pursuant to the terms of the Rotary Power Enterprise, Inc. acquisition agreement, effective October 1, 1998, the Company issued 100,000 shares of common stock in exchange for 100% of the outstanding stock of Rotary Power Enterprise, Inc., which was formed during 1998 for the purpose of developing a new product line for PowerCold. Rotary Power has been absorbed into PowerCold Products in the year ending December 31, 2002.
NOTE 6 INVENTORY
Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost or market. The cost of finished goods includes the cost of raw material, direct and indirect labor, and other indirect manufacturing costs.
Inventories at December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 consist of the following:
December 31, 2003 | December 31, 2002 | December 31, 2001 | ||||||
Materials inventory | $ | 11,156 | $ | 180,433 | $ | 133,432 | ||
Finished goods inventory | - | - | 108,421 | |||||
$ | 11,156 | $ | 180,433 | $ | 241,853 |
Finished goods inventory consists of the specialized quick-freezing unit of the Companys Channel Freeze Technology, Inc. subsidiary held as of December 31, 2001 by PowerCold Products, Inc. During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company discontinued Channel Freeze Technologies, Inc. and impaired the quick-freezing unit previously recorded as finished goods inventory. See Note 16. The Company also recorded an additional loss on impairment of materials inventory of $33,506 at December 31, 2003 and $147,204 at of December 31, 2002.
NOTE 7 PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND INTANGIBLES
Property and equipment is summarized as follows:
December 31, 2003 | December 31, 2002 | December 31, 2001 | |||||||
Machinery and equipment | $ | 139,128 | $ | 139,128 | $ | 37,158 | |||
Prototypes and molds | 96,850 | 71,030 | 71,030 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures | 38,325 | 38,326 | 30,480 | ||||||
Total Property and Equipment | 274,033 | 248,484 | 138,668 | ||||||
Less: Accumulated Depreciation | 138,175 | 117,886 | 98,469 | ||||||
Net Property and Equipment | $ | 135,858 | $ | 130,598 | $ | 40,199 |
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 7 PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND INTANGIBLES(Continued)
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 was $20,289 $19,417, and $7,068, respectively.
The Companys intangible assets are summarized as follows:
December 31, 2002 | December 31, 2002 | December 31, 2001 | ||||||
Patents and related technology | $ | 1,902,263 | $ | 1,441,416 | $ | 822,867 | ||
Less: Accumulated Amortization | 595,532 | 514,700 | 440,759 | |||||
Net Intangibles | $ | 1,306,731 | $ | 926,716 | $ | 382,108 |
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 was $77,236, $73,341 and $121,124, respectively.
In order to acquire the licensed chiller technology and the related licensed chiller intellectual property from Alturdyne, Inc., PowerCold paid $400,000 in 2002 and in 2003 forgave an account receivable of $460,000 due from Alturdyne.
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (hereinafter SFAS No. 144). SFAS No. 144 replaces SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of. This standard establishes a single accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, including discontinued operations to include a component of an entity (rather than a segment of a business). A component of an entity comprises operations and cash flows that can be clearly distinguished, operationally and for financial reporting purposes, from the rest of the entity. A component of an entity that is classified as held for sale, or has been disposed of, is presented as a discontinued operation if the operations and cash flows of the component will be (or have been) eliminated from the ongoing operations of the entity and the entity will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the component.
The Company adopted SFAS No. 144 effective August 1, 2001. Consequently, the operating results of TSI, which was disposed of during the year ended December 31, 2003, and of CFTI and PSI, which were disposed of during the year ended December 31, 2002, are included in discontinued operations. Assets and liabilities of TSI, CFTI and PSI have been restated as net assets from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001. See Note 16.
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations (hereinafter SFAS No. 143). SFAS No. 143 establishes guidelines related to the retirement of tangible long-lived assets of the Company and the associated retirement costs. This statement requires that the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation be recognized in the period in which it is incurred if a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The associated asset retirement costs are capitalized as part of the carrying amount of the long-lived assets. The Company adopted SFAS No. 143 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 8 - INVESTMENTS
In 1996, as part of a planned merger which never took place, the Company invested $1,000,000 in Rotary Power International, Inc. (hereinafter RPI) in exchange for 2,000,000 shares of RPIs common stock. As the Companys investment in RPI represented more than 20% but less than 50% of RPIs common stock outstanding, the equity method was used to account for the Companys interest. Although the Company advanced additional funds of $216,768 to RPI, deteriorating financial conditions and increasing losses in RPI caused the Company to write off its entire investment in RPI by the end of 1997.
During 2001, the Companys investment in RPI decreased to less than 20% of RPIs stock outstanding. In view of the changed circumstances, the Companys management elected to recognize its investment in RPI as available for sale securities. As of December 31, 2001, the fair market value of these securities was $970,000. At December 31, 2002, the fair market value of the securities was reduced to $38,800. At December 31, 2003, the fair market value of the securities was reduced to $19,317. This change in value has been recognized as other comprehensive loss in accordance with SFAS No. 115.
NOTE 9 NOTES PAYABLE
At December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001, notes payable consisted of an unsecured line of credit bearing interest at 7% which was assumed as part of the consideration for the acquisition of a technology license and intellectual property in December 2002. See Note 5. The line of credit is payable to Royal Bank of Canada for $34,014 U.S. The Company made interest only payments on this line of credit which is unsecured. Interest expense on this loan was $2,430 for each of the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company discontinued making the interest payments and is disputing the loan.
The Company received from Simco $196,760 in unsecured advances during 2002 and an additional $161,108 during 2003. The advances bear interest at 8% and are payable on demand. No payments were made against the advance principal during 2002 or 2003. The debt is convertible to common stock as calculated at 50% of the bid price at the end of the quarter preceding conversion.
At December 31, 2001, notes payable consisted of two loans payable to Southtrust Bank, secured by G. Briley, the president of TSI, totaling $8,228, with annual interest rates of 14.99%. Both notes were repaid in 2002.
At year end December 31, 2003, the Company issued a promissory note for $300,000 with a non-detachable warrant to purchase up to 60,000 shares of common stock until May 10, 2004. This note is due May 10, 2004 and has no stated interest rate. The note may be converted to common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 until May 10, 2004.
NOTE 10 PREFERRED STOCK
The Company is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value preferred stock, which contains no voting privileges. Shareholders are entitled to cumulative dividends, and each share of preferred stock may be converted into the Companys common stock. Currently no shares have been issued.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 11 COMMON STOCK
Upon incorporation, the Company was authorized to issue 200,000,000 shares of its $0.001 par value common stock.
During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company issued 282,000 shares of common stock for prepaid consulting fees of $120,000 and services of $96,000. In addition 2,317,300 shares of common stock were issued for cash of $2,032,125 and 200,000 shares with a fair market value of $1.50 were issued for the acquisition of ABT. See Note 5. Additionally, 335,384 warrants were exercised for cash of $503,776. The Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock as compensation for $3,745 and cancelled 5,000 shares upon termination of an employee.
During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company issued 1,658,666 shares of common stock for cash of $2,562,126. In the same period, 32,000 warrants were exercised at $1.00 per share; 82,562 shares of common stock were issued for compensation at the fair market value of the stock of $0.58 per share; and an additional 440,956 shares of common stock were issued for services at the fair market value of the stock of $1.05 per share. For the acquisition of Applied Building Technologies, the Company issued 300,000 shares of common stock with a fair market value of $1.50 per share. See Note 5.
During the year ended December 31, 2002, 50,000 shares of common stock were rescinded for failure to perform services and 50,000 shares of common stock and 50,000 common stock options were returned and cancelled by the Company when PSI was disposed of and returned to UMRI. See Note 5.
During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company issued for cash 1,836,217 shares of common stock with 603,083 warrants attached. The stock was valued at $1,136,295 and the warrants were valued at $405,480. These warrants have an average exercise price of $1.10 and expire between May 31, 2002 and December 6, 2003. An additional 308,603 shares of common stock were issued for cash of $150,833. The Company issued 85,679 shares of common stock as commissions to various promoters for selling its stock. This stock was valued at the fair market value of $148,503. The Company issued 385,500 shares of common stock for consulting services valued at $115,000, general services valued at $25,000 and compensation valued at $56,500. The Company issued 372,081 shares of common stock to repay loans in the amount of $207,500 and 240,419 common stock shares for interest and financing expenses of $122,250. Additionally 45,000 common stock shares were issued for $22,500 in prepaid rent, 35,000 shares were issued to satisfy $26,418 of accounts payable and 50,000 common stock shares valued at $108,500 to acquire Power Sources, Inc. See Note 5.
NOTE 12 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK OPTIONS
During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Company issued 712,725 common stock options with an average exercise price of $1.37 per share and a fair market value of $492,597 as compensation. These options expire from February 2004 through December 2008.
During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company issued 167,500 common stock options with an exercise price of $0.50 per share and a fair market value of $361,875 as compensation. These options expire from February through August 2005.
The Company issued 108,333 common stock options for acquisitions with a fair market value on the date of grant for $89,916, with an exercise price of $1.00 to $1.50. The Company also issued 255,000 common stock options for services for the fair market value on the date of grant for $192,100, with an exercise price of $1.50 to $3.00. These options expire from October 2004 through December 2005.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 12 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK OPTIONS (Continued)
The board of directors approved the exercise price of the options issued to employees to be discounted because the stock is restricted.
During 2001, the Company authorized and issued 895,000 options at an average exercise price of $0.96 for services, compensation and the acquisition of PSI. The options granted at December 1, 2001 were rescinded in the disposition of PSI. See Note 5.
The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 in accounting for options and, accordingly, recognized no compensation cost for its stock options in 2003, 2002 and 2001. The following reflects the Company's pro forma net loss and net loss per share as if the Company had determined compensation costs based upon fair market values of options at the grant date, as well as the related disclosures required by SFAS 123:
Year Ended December 31, 2003 | Year Ended December 31, 2002 | Year Ended December 31, 2001 | ||||
Net loss as reported | $ | (2,437,571) | $ | (4,095,905) | $ | (2,328,402) |
Adjustment required by SFAS 123 | (492,597) | (553,975) | (345,277) | |||
Pro forma net loss | $ | (2,990,169) | $ | (4,649,880) | $ | (2,673,679) |
Pro forma net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.15) | $ | (0.27) | $ | (0.18) |
Number of Shares Under Option | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |||||||||
Outstanding January 1, 2001 | 2,797,558 | $ | 0.74 | |||||||
Granted | 895,000 | 0.96 | ||||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||||
Rescinded or expired | - | - | ||||||||
Outstanding and exercisable, December 31, 2001 | 3,692,558 | 0.84 | ||||||||
Granted | 530,833 | 1.22 | ||||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||||
Rescinded or expired | (127,500) | .88 | ||||||||
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2002 | 4,095,891 | 1.06 | ||||||||
Granted | 712,725 | 1.37 | ||||||||
Exercised | (300,000) | 0.50 | ||||||||
Rescinded or expired | (456,333) | 1.06 | ||||||||
Outstanding at December 31, 2003 | 4,052,283 | $ | 1.08 | |||||||
Exercisable at December 31, 2003 | 3,482,283 | $ | 0.91 | |||||||
Weighted average fair value of options granted during 2003: | $ | 0.69 |
At December 31, 2003, exercise prices for outstanding options ranged from $0.50 to $1.50. The weighted average contractual life remaining of such options was 3 years.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 12 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION AND STOCK OPTIONS (Continued)
In accordance with Statement on Financial Accounting Standard No. 123, the fair value of the options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes Option Price Calculation. The following assumptions were made to value the stock options:
Risk-free Interest Rate | 4% | ||
Expected Life | 1 to 5 years | ||
Expected Volatility | 75% |
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.
In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.
All options issued have been approved by the Companys board of directors but have not been approved by the Companys shareholders.
NOTE 13 REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
PowerCold currently has three reportable business segments: PowerCold Corporation, PowerCold Products (formerly known as RealCold Products, Inc.), and PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc. (formerly known as Ultimate Comfort Systems, Inc.). PowerCold Products, Inc. designs and produces unique products for the refrigeration industry. PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc. holds the technology rights, patent rights and license agreement for an integrated piping technology for heating and air conditioning systems. PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions also provides contracting and consulting services related to this technology and PowerCold Corporation (Corporate) provides financial services for its subsidiaries.
Segment information (after intercompany eliminations) for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002, and 2001 are as follows:
December 31, 2003 | December 31, 2002 | December 31, 2001 | |||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||
Corporate | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |||
PowerCold Products, Inc. | 620,209 | 628,217 | 531,605 | ||||||
PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions | 3,450,267 | 877,673 | 282,733 | ||||||
Total Revenues | $ | 4,070,476 | $ | 1,505,890 | $ | 814,338 | |||
Operating income (loss): | |||||||||
Corporate | $ | (1,395,021) | $ | (2,804.055) | $ | (1,101,821) | |||
PowerCold Products, Inc. | (759,357) | (1,113,179) | (1,016,673) | ||||||
PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions | (283,193) | (178,671) | (209,908) | ||||||
Net Loss | $ | (2,437,571) | $ | (4,095,905) | $ | (2,328,402) |
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 13 REPORTABLE SEGMENTS (Continued)
December 31, 2003 | December 31, 2002 | December 31, 2001 | ||||||||||||||||
Identifiable assets: | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate | $ | 1,520,292 | $ | 747,986 | $ | 2,022,870 | ||||||||||||
PowerCold Products, Inc. | 352,255 | 577,966 | 650,893 | |||||||||||||||
PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions | 2,720,169 | 358,598 | 150,429 | |||||||||||||||
Total Identifiable Assets | $ | 4,592,716 | $ | 1,684,550 | $ | 2,824,192 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | ||||||||||||||||||
Corporate | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 34,744 | ||||||||||||
PowerCold Products, Inc. | 86,301 | 81,963 | 82,855 | |||||||||||||||
PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions | 11,224 | 10,795 | 10,593 | |||||||||||||||
Total Depreciation and Amortization | $ | 97,525 | $ | 92,758 | $ | 128,192 |
All of the Companys assets are held within the United States.
PowerCold's reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products or services. They are managed separately because each business requires different technology and marketing strategies.
NOTE 14 INCOME TAXES
Provision for Taxes
Income taxes are provided based upon the liability method of accounting pursuant to SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this approach, deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end. A valuation allowance is recorded against deferred tax assets if management does not believe the Company has met the more likely than not standard imposed by SFAS No. 109 to allow recognition of such an asset.
At December 31, 2003 the Company had net deferred tax assets calculated at an expected rate of 34% of approximately $4,100,000 principally arising from net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes. As management of the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of the net deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred tax asset is present at December 31, 2003 and in prior years.
At December 31, 2002, the Company had net deferred tax assets of approximately $2,400,000, principally arising from net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes. As management of the Company cannot determine that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of the net deferred tax asset, a valuation allowance equal to the net deferred tax asset has been established at December 31, 2002.
The Company had accumulated net operating losses for income tax purposes of approximately $3,400,000 at December 31, 2000. At December 31, 2001, the Companys net operating losses increased by approximately $2,200,000. At December 31, 2002, the Companys net operating losses increased by approximately $3,800,000.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 14 INCOME TAXES (Continued)
At December 31, 2003 the Company has net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $12,000,000, which expire in the years 2015 through 2023. The Company recognized approximately $97,000 of losses from issuance of common stock warrants for expense in fiscal 2003, which are not deductible for tax purposes and are not included in the above calculation of deferred tax assets. The change in the allowance account from December 31, 2002 to December 31, 2003 was $900,000.
The significant components of the approximate deferred tax asset at December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 were as follows:
December 31, 2003 | December 31, 2002 | December 31, 2001 | ||||||
Net operating loss carryforward | $ | 12,000,000 | $ | 9,400,000 | $ | 5,600,000 | ||
Warrants issued for expenses | $ | 97,000 | - | - | ||||
Meal and entertainment | $ | 16,500 | $ | 7,100 | $ | 9,600 | ||
Unrealized net gain (loss) on investments | $ | 19,000 | $ | 931,000 | $ | (970,000) | ||
Deferred tax asset | $ | 4,100,000 | $ | 3,200,000 | $ | 1,900,000 | ||
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | $ | (4,100,000) | $ | (3,200,000) | $ | (1,900,000) |
NOTE 15 LEASES
Capital Lease
In 1999, the Company acquired a forklift, which was financed through a capital lease. This capital lease is payable in monthly installments of $297, with interest at 9.5%, through April 2004. The balance due at December 31, 2003 will be paid during the year ended December 31, 2004.
Operating Leases
The Company leases sales offices in Largo, Florida for $5,361 per month under an operating lease agreement, which expires July 31, 2008.
The Company leases sales offices and plant space in LaVernia, Texas for $3,625 per month under an operating lease agreement, which expires March 30, 2004.
Total rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2003 was $85,169 and December 31, 2002 was $36,000 and the year ended December 31, 2001 was $89,999.
The Companys subsidiary, Technicold Services, Inc. had a one-year lease for office space in San Antonio, Texas. The rent was $675 per month and the lease expired September 30, 2002.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 15 LEASES (Continued)
Future minimum rental commitments are as follows:
Year Ending December 31, | Amount | |
2004 | $ | 72,000 |
2005 | 63,780 | |
2006 | 66,113 | |
2007 | 68,762 | |
2008 | 41,034 | |
Total | $ | 311,689 |
NOTE 16 DISPOSITION OF TECHNICOLD SERVICES, INC., CHANNEL FREEZE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND POWER SOURCES, INC.
During the year ended December 31, 2003 the Company elected to fully dispose of Technicold Services, Inc (TSI), and recorded costs associated from discontinued operations of $18,160.
The assets and liabilities disposed of from the discontinued operation of TSI were as follows:
Cash Other Asset Equipment, net | $ | 8,187 675 1,238 | |
Goodwill, net | 16,866 | ||
Total Assets | $ | 26,966 | |
Account payable | $ | 6,136 | |
Assets in excess of liabilities | $ | 20,830 |
During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company elected to fully dispose of CFTI and recorded costs associated from discontinued operations of $563,358. The Company returned to CFTIs previous owners the entitys patent and intellectual property in exchange for a release from an unpaid liability of $200,000 and a release from any other contingent or future liabilities. The assets and liabilities disposed of from the discontinued operation of CFTI were as follows:
Manufacturing equipment, net | $ | 3,000 | |
Patents and intellectual property, net | 665,951 | ||
Total Assets | $ | 668,951 | |
Account payable | $ | 200,000 | |
Assets in excess of liabilities | $ | 468,951 |
During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company disposed of Power Sources, Inc. (PSI) by returning the acquired assets and liabilities to the original owner. The stock and options given as part of the acquisition were rescinded. The Company has recorded a net loss on disposition of $288,830 which has been reported as loss from discontinued operations.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 16 DISPOSITION OF TECHNICOLD SERVICES, INC., CHANNEL FREEZE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND POWER SOURCES, INC. (Continued)
The assets and liabilities disposed of from discontinued operations of PSI were as follows:
Cash | $ | 879 | |
Accounts receivable | 921,050 | ||
Notes receivable | 13,000 | ||
Total Assets | $ | 934,929 | |
Accounts payable | $ | 791,392 | |
Assets in excess of liabilities | $ | 143,537 |
The options granted at December 1, 2001 were rescinded in the disposition of PSI.
Costs associated with the disposal of TSI, CFTI and PSI were accounted for in discontinued operations.
In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities (hereinafter SFAS No. 146). SFAS No. 146 addresses significant issues regarding the recognition, measurement, and reporting of costs associated with exit and disposal activities, including restructuring activities. SFAS No. 146 also addresses recognition of certain costs related to terminating a contract that is not a capital lease, costs to consolidate facilities or relocate employees, and termination benefits provided to employees that are involuntarily terminated under the terms of a one-time benefit arrangement that is not an ongoing benefit arrangement or an individual deferred-compensation contract. SFAS No. 146 was issued in June 20 02, effective December 31, 2002 with early adoption encouraged. The effect on the Companys financial statement of the adoption of SFAS No. 146 is reflected in discontinued operations.
NOTE 17 RESTATEMENT OF PRIOR YEARS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principals, the financial results of the business segments discontinued (of TSI, CFTI and PSI) are reported as discontinued operations and the Companys financial results of prior periods have been restated. Condensed results of discontinued segments are as follows:
December 31, 2003 | December 31, 2002 | December 31, 2001 | |||||
Net Sales | |||||||
CFTI | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | |
PSI | - | - | 129,758 | ||||
TSI | 17,750 | 90,032 | 67,751 | ||||
Income (loss) | 17,750 | 90,032 | 197,509 | ||||
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | |||||||
CFTI | - | (94,401) | (80,120) | ||||
PSI | - | (145,299) | 129,758 | ||||
TSI | 2,670 | 9,495 | 7,295 | ||||
2,670 | (230,205) | 56,933 | |||||
Income Tax | - | - | - | ||||
Net Income (Loss) | $ | 2,670 | $ | (230,205) | $ | 56,933 |
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2003
NOTE 18 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Accounts Payable
Commitments and Contingencies on the Companys balance sheet for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 are the balances in the aggregate amount of $149,820 from vendors that could not be contacted or did not respond to managements correspondence.
NOTE 19- CONTRACTS IN PROGRESS
For the year ended December 31, 2003 contract amounts, costs, estimated earnings, and the related billings to date on completed contracts and contracts in progress were as follows:
Contract Revenues Earned | Contract Costs Incurred | Gross Profit | |||||||
Construction contracts in progress at December 31, 2003 | $ | 516,557 | $ | 413,161 | $ | 103,396 | |||
Construction contracts completed during the year | 2,833,852 | 1,507,693 | 1,326,159 | ||||||
Total construction activity | $ | 3,350,409 | $ | 1,920,854 | $ | 1,429,555 |
Contracts in progress as of December 31, 2003 were as follows:
Cumulative costs to date | $ | 413,161 | |
Cumulative gross profit to date | 103,396 | ||
Cumulative revenue earned | 516,557 | ||
Less progress billings to date | 1,218,829 | ||
Net over billings | $ | 702,272 |
The following is included in the accompanying balance sheet under these captions as of December 31, 2003:
Costs and estimated earnings on contracts in progress in excess of billings | $ | 245,535 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on contracts in progress | 947,807 | ||
Net over billings | $ | 702,272 |
NOTE 20 BACKLOG
The following schedule summarizes the backlog on contracts during the year ended December 31, 2003. Backlog represents the amount of revenue the company expects to realize from work to be performed on uncompleted contracts in progress at year end and from contractual agreements on which work has not yet begun.
New contracts during the year | $ | 3,496,486 | |
Less contract revenue earned during the year | $ | 2,833,852 | |
Backlog balance, for installation contract only, at December 31, 2003 | $ | 662,634 |
The Company also entered into additional contracts with estimated revenues of $1,600,000 between January 1, 2004 and March 15, 2004.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
During the registrant's fiscal year ending December 31, 2003 and the subsequent period up to the date of the former accountants release, there were no disagreements with the former accountant nor with the current accountant on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosures or auditing scope of procedure.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
The management of PowerCold Corporation (the Company), under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
There was no change in the Companys internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Exchange Act Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15 that occurred during the Companys last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT
The directors and executive officers of the Company are as follows:
Name
Age
Position
Period Served Since
Francis L. Simola.
65
Chairman of the Board
January 1993
President and CEO
Dean S. Calton
52
President, PowerCold Products, Inc.
October 1998
Vice President Engineering and Manufacturing
Robert Yoho
67
President, PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc.
July 2002
Jim Chirieleison
57
Vice President Sales and Marketing
July 2002
Joseph C. Cahill
50
Vice President Administration and Finance
January 2002
Director, Corporate Secretary
Grayling Hofer
46
Corporate Controller and
March 2002
Chief Accounting Officer
Treasurer
A summary of the business experience and background of the Company's officers and directors is set forth below.
Francis L. Simola Mr. Simola has been Chairman, CEO and President of PowerCold since the Company's inception in January 1993. Mr. Simola is the founder and President of Simco Group Inc., a private investment company that controls a major interest in PowerCold.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
Dean S. Calton Mr. Calton has been General Manager, Vice President Engineering and Manufacturing and President of PowerCold Products, Inc. since June 1998. Mr. Calton has over 24 years experience in the refrigeration and air condition industry.
Robert Yoho Mr. Yoho has been President of PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions, Inc. since July 2002 and a Director since June 2003. Mr. Yoho has over 30 years experience in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment industry.
Jim Chirieleison Mr. Chirieleison has been Vice President Sales and Marketing since July 2002. Mr. Chirieleison has over 30 years experience in global sales and marketing in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment industry.
Joseph C. Cahil Mr. Cahill has been Vice President Administration and Finance since January 2002 and a Director and Corporate Secretary sine June 2003. Mr. Cahill has over 22 years experience as a senior executive for a co-generation business and a chemical company.
Grayling Hofer Mr. Hofer has been Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer since March 2002 and Corporate Treasurer since June 2003. Mr. Hofer has over 14 years experience in accounting, and 10 years with manufacturing and distribution.
Directors of the Company are elected every three years. Officers of the Company, elected by the Board of Directors, serve annually. There are no family relationships among the Directors and Officers of the Company. All Company Directors and Officers have devoted 100% of their time for PowerColds daily operating activities during the last fiscal year 2003.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
No executive officer of the Company received any compensation greater than $72,000 for 2003. No officer of the Company was paid by any other source other than PowerCold for time that was actually spent in furtherance of PowerColds affairs. Simco Group/ Simola received 120,000 shares of common restricted stock for services rendered the Company, and received $60,000 related to payment due for corporate operating and office administrative expenses.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2003, regarding the number of shares of the Company's common stock beneficially owned by (i) all beneficial owners of five percent (5%) or more of common stock, and (ii) each director. (iii) beneficial owner of outstanding preferred stock.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
Name and Address
Amount and Nature
Percent
of Beneficial Owner
of Beneficial Ownership (1)
of Class (2)
Francis L. Simola and (3)
1,092,432
5.06%
Veronica M. Simola
9408 Meadowbrook Ave.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19118
Simco Group, Inc. (4)
1,800,664
8.35%
1800 E. Sahara, Suite 107
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
Henry N. Sanborn
1,468,478
6.81%
505 Charles Street Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Joseph C. Cahill (5)
82,779
0.38%
45 Overlea Lane
Aberdeen, BJ 07747
Robert W. Yoho (5)
300,000
1.39%
13799 ParkBlvd. North
Seminole, FL 33776
Total Common Stock
4,744,353
21.99%
(1) The nature of beneficial ownership for all shares is sole voting and investment power.
(1)
The per cent of class is all common stock and preferred stock.
(2)
Includes minor children
(3)
Simco Group Inc., a privately held Nevada Corporation, (100%) owned by Francis L. Simola
and Veronica M. Simola.
(4)
Director
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The Company has received funding on several occasions from Simco Group, Inc, (Simco), a separate legal entity wholly-owned by the Company's chairman and chief executive officer.
During the year ended December 31, 2003 the Company received $161,108 as a short term loan from Simco Group.
During the year ended December 31, 2002 the Company received $196,760 as a short-term loan from Simco Group.
The advances bear an interest rate of 8% and are payable on demand. No payments were made against the advance principal made in 2002 or 2003. The debt is convertible to common stock as calculated at 50% of the bid price at the end of the quarter preceding conversion.
During 2001, Simco Group was issued 262,500 shares of common stock for payment of loans, interest and financing fees and consulting services.
During 2000, Simco Group converted $400,000 of its loans to the Company into 800,000 shares of the Companys common stock. See Note 11.
During 1999, the Companys directors received an annual payment of $2,500 for directors fees. After 1999, the directors were not compensated.
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
Audit Fees
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the Companys principal accountant for the audit of the Companys annual financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 were approximately $50,000 and $52,000 respectively.
Audit Related Fees
The Company incurred no fees during the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the Companys principal accountant that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Companys financial statements.
Tax Fees
The Company incurred fees totaling $8,846.00 and $9,220.00 during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively, for professional services rendered by the Companys principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
All Other Fees
The Company incurred no other fees during the last two fiscal years for products and services rendered by the Companys principal accountant.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) (1)(2) Financial Statements exhibited herein the Form 10-K Annual Report and are filed as a part hereof:
Independent Auditors' Reports:
Report on the 2003 Financial Statements
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Balance Sheets December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001
Statements of Operations Years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001
Statements of Stockholders Equity Years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001
Statements of Cash Flows Years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(3) Exhibits:
(31) | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications | |
(31)(i) Certification of Francis L. Simola | ||
(31)(ii) Certification of Joseph C. Cahill | ||
(32) | Section 1350 Certifications | |
(32)(i) Certification of Francis L. Simola | ||
(32)(ii) Certification of Joseph C. Cahill |
(b)
Reports on Form 8-K:
8 -K June 1, 2003
New Directors
8 -K June 13, 2003
Private Placement
PowerCold Corporation Form 10K - December 31, 2003
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
POWERCOLD CORPORATION
By: /s/ Francis L. Simola
Francis L. Simola
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: March 30, 2004
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
By: /s/ Francis L. Simola
Francis L. Simola
Chairman and President
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: March 30, 2004
By: /s/ Joseph C. Cahill
Joseph C. Cahill
Director and Secretary
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: March 30, 2004
By: /s/ Robert W. Yoho
Robert W. Yoho
Director
Dated: March 30, 2004
By: /s/ Grayling Hofer
Grayling Hofer
Treasurer
Chief Accounting Officer
Dated: March 30, 2004