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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
|X| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004
Or
|_| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE EXCHANGE
ACT FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _____________ TO _____________.
Commission File Number:
0-10238
U.S. ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.
Delaware 52-1216347
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
One North Lexington Avenue
Fifteenth Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(914) 993-6443
(Registrant's telephone number, Including area code)
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.
Yes |X| No |_|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes |_| No |X|
The number of shares outstanding of each of issuer's classes of common stock as
of September 30, 2004 was 11,890,711 shares of common stock.
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U.S. ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONTENTS
PART I: Financial Information PAGE
Item 1: Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 ..................... 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income/(Loss) for the
three months and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 ................................. 4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the nine months
ended September 30, 2004 and for the year 2003 ................................................. 5, 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 ..... 7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ..................................................... 8
Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations .. 12
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ............................. 15
Item 4: Controls and Procedures ................................................................ 15
PART II. Other Information
Item 1: Legal Proceedings ...................................................................... 15
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ....................................................... 15
Signatures ..................................................................................... 23
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U.S. ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in Thousands)
Sept. 30, 2004 Dec. 31, 2003
ASSETS (Unaudited) (Audited)
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Current Assets:
Cash .................................................................................. $ 16,794 $ 3,210
Restricted Cash ....................................................................... 10,577 17,703
Restricted Investments ................................................................ 17,539 --
Accounts Receivable ................................................................... 5,632 9,105
Notes Receivable ...................................................................... 3,108 2,678
Other Current Assets .................................................................. 2,838 3,664
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Total Current Assets ............................................................. 56,488 36,360
Property, Plant and Equipment (Net of Accumulated Depreciation) ....................... 41,454 43,729
Construction in Progress .............................................................. -- 595
Notes Receivable, less Current Portion ................................................ 23,987 14,234
Investments ........................................................................... 1,766 8,251
Debt Issuance Costs (Net of Accumulated Amortization) ................................. 11,463 2,405
Deferred Tax Asset .................................................................... 10,954 11,812
Other Assets .......................................................................... 8 257
Currency Risk Management .............................................................. 1,213 --
Assets to be Disposed of .............................................................. -- 28,180
Goodwill .............................................................................. 26,618 26,218
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Total Assets ..................................................................... $ 173,951 $ 172,041
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LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities:
Current Portion Long-term Debt ........................................................ 1,336 $ 4,928
Notes Payable - Stockholder ........................................................... -- 688
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses ................................................. 4,248 5,887
Deferred Revenue Installment Sale Partnership Interest, Current Portion ............... 307 1,007
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Total Current Liabilities ........................................................ 5,891 12,510
Long-Term Debt less Current Portion ................................................... 79,506 53,827
Notes Payable - Stockholder ........................................................... -- 10,641
Deferred Revenue Installment Sale Partnership Interest, less Current Portion .......... 2,867 5,105
Deferred Royalty Liability ............................................................ 5,686 --
Rate Incentive Liability .............................................................. 25,027 20,652
Advances from Joint Ventures .......................................................... -- 102
Liabilities to be Disposed of ......................................................... -- 21,745
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Total Liabilities ................................................................ 118,977 124,582
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Minority Interests .................................................................... 14,381 8,374
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, $.01 par Value, Authorized 10,000,000 Shares:
Series B, Cumulative, Convertible, Issued and Outstanding 368 Shares .................. -- --
Series C Cumulative, Convertible, Issued and Outstanding 100,000 Shares ............... 1 1
Series D, Cumulative, Convertible, Issued and Outstanding 1,138,888 Shares ............ 11 11
Common Stock, $.01 par Value, Authorized 50,000,000 Shares, issued 12,333,974 ............... 123 123
Treasury Stock, 443,263 Shares of Common Stock and 2667 shares of preferred stock, at cost .. (2,204) (2,204)
Additional Paid-in Capital .................................................................. 64,270 64,891
Accumulated Deficit ......................................................................... (21,910) (24,159)
Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) ........................................................... 302 422
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Stockholders' Equity .................................................................. 40,593 39,085
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity ............................................ $ 173,951 $ 172,041
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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U.S. ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in Thousands Except Share Data)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
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Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003 Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003
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Revenues ........................................................... $ 6,213 $ 8,706 $ 15,809 $ 28,939
-------- -------- -------- --------
Costs and expenses:
Operating Expenses ............................................. 2,523 4,309 7,454 15,479
General and Administrative Expenses ............................ 1,733 1,764 3,415 4,793
Depreciation and Amortization .................................. 1,232 1,078 3,298 3,354
(Gain) from joint ventures ..................................... -- (227) -- (556)
Reserve for SEFL Investment .................................... (1,087) -- 7,089 --
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total Costs and Expenses ................................... 4,401 6,924 21,256 23,070
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income (Loss) From Operations ...................................... 1,812 1,782 (5,447) 5,869
--
Interest Income .................................................... 806 454 1,933 1,084
Dividend Income .................................................... -- -- 15 20
Other income (Loss) ............................................... 2,357 -- 2,357 --
ICC related Income/ (Loss) ......................................... (44) -- (44) --
Interest Expense ................................................... (2,406) (2,312) (6,842) (6,689)
Transaction Cost Expenses .......................................... 45 -- (12,185) --
Minority Interest .................................................. (670) (291) 3,481 (771)
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Income / (Loss) Before Taxes ....................................... 1,900 (367) (16,732) (487)
Income Tax Benefit/(Expense) ....................................... (1,157) 1,084 8,541 2,513
-------- -------- -------- --------
Income (Loss) Before Discontinued Operations and Gain
on Sale of Subsidiaries ............................................ 743 717 (8,191) 2,026
Income From Discontinued Operations (Net of Tax) ................... -- -- 495 --
Gain on Sale of Subsidiaries and Partnership Interest
(Net of Income Tax -2004 $8,875 and 2003-$887) .................... -- -- 9,945 1,419
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET INCOME ......................................................... 743 717 2,249 3,445
DIVIDENDS ON PREFERRED STOCK ....................................... (207) (209) (621) (627)
-------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK ................................. $ 536 $ 508 $ 1,628 $ 2,818
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INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK:
Income Per Share of Common Stock - Basic ...................... $ .04 $ .04 $ .13 $ .24
======== ======== ======== ========
Income Per Share of Common Stock - Diluted .................... $ .03 $ .03 $ .09 $ .16
======== ======== ======== ========
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic ....... 11,890 11,950 11,890 11,950
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted ..... 17,053 17,115 17,053 17,115
======== ======== ======== ========
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX:
Net Income ......................................................... $ 743 $ 717 $ 2,249 $ 3,445
Comprehensive Income/(Loss) ........................................ 302 (1,798) (120) (413)
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Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) .................................. $ 1,045 $ (1,081) $ 2,129 $ 3,032
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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U.S. ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003
(Audited)
(in Thousands, except Share Data)
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Preferred Stock Preferred Stock Preferred Stock
Series B Series C Series D Treasury Stock Common Stock
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No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount
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Balance - Dec. 31, 2002
as Previously Reported 368 -- 100,000 $ 1 1,138,888 $ 11 (383,450) $ (1,805) 12,333,613 $ 123
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Adjustments -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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Balance - Dec. 31, 2002
as Adjusted 368 100,000 1 1,138,888 11 (383,450) (1,805) 12,333,613 123
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Issuance of Common
Stock 361
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Foreign Currency
Translation Adjustment
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Treasury Stock (62,480) (399)
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Net Income for the Year
Ended December 31, 2003
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Dividends on Preferred
Stock:
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Series B
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Series C
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Series D
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Balance -
December 31, 2003 368 -- 100,000 $ 1 1,138,888 $ 11 (445,930) $ (2,204) 12,333,974 $ 123
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Additional Other
Paid in Comprehensi Accumulated
Capital ve Income Deficit Total
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Balance - Dec. 31, 2002
as Previously Reported $ 65,720 $ 701 $ (23,154) $ 41,597
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Adjustments -- -- (2,843) (2,843)
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Balance - Dec. 31, 2002
as Adjusted 65,720 701 (25,997) 38,754
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Issuance of Common
Stock
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Foreign Currency
Translation Adjustment (279) (279)
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Treasury Stock (399)
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Net Income for the Year
Ended December 31, 2003 1,838 1,838
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Dividends on Preferred
Stock:
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Series B (34) (34)
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Series C (180) (180)
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Series D (615) (615)
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Balance -
December 31, 2003 $ 64,891 $ 422 $ (24,159) $ 39,085
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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U.S. ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004
UNAUDITED
(in Thousands, except Share Data)
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Preferred Stock Preferred Stock Preferred Stock
Series B Series C Series D Treasury Stock Common Stock
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No. of No. of No. of No. of No. of
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance - Dec. 31, 2003 368 -- 100,000 $ 1 1,138,888 $ 11 (445,930) $ (2,204) 12,333,974 $ 123
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Issuance of Common Stock
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Foreign Currency
Translation
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Adjustment
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Unrealized Lossses
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Treasury Stock
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Net Income for Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2004
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Dividends on Preferred
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Stock:
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Series B
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Series C
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Series D
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Balance -
September 30, 2004 368 -- 100,000 $ 1 1,138,888 $ 11 (445,930) $ (2,204) 12,333,974 $ 123
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Additional Other
Paid in Comprehensi Accumulated
Capital ve Loss Deficit Total
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Balance - Dec. 31, 2003 $ 64,891 $ 422 $ (24,159) $ 39,085
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Issuance of Common Stock
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Foreign Currency
Translation
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Adjustment (422) (422)
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Unrealized Gain 302 302
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Treasury Stock
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Net Income for Nine Months
Ended September 30, 2004 2,249 2,249
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Dividends on Preferred
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Stock:
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Series B (25) (25)
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Series C (135) (135)
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Series D (461) (461)
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Balance -
September 30, 2004 $ 64,270 $ 302 $ (21,910) $ 40,593
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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U.S. ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED
(in Thousands)
Nine Months Ended
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Sept. 30, 2004 Sept 30, 2003
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income ............................................................. $ 2,249 $ 3,445
Adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cash provided by (used in)
Operating Activities:
Depreciation ...................................................... 2,799 3,354
Amortization ...................................................... 500 --
Minority Interest Expense/Liability ............................... 3,606 586
Income Tax Benefit ................................................ 2,898 (1,952)
Gain on Sale of Subsidiaries ...................................... (23,945) (1,419)
Reserve for Investment in SEFL .................................... 8,337 --
Changes In:
Accounts and Notes Receivable Trade ............................... 3,473 1,525
Other Current Assets .............................................. 826 (1,755)
Other Assets ...................................................... 250 11
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses ............................. (1,741) (27)
Deferred Revenue and Other ........................................ (2,938) 468
Rate Incentive Liability .......................................... 4,375 4,710
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Net Cash Provided from Operating Activities .................................. 689 8,946
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Restricted Investments ................................................. (18,068) --
Change in Investments .................................................. 15,776 (885)
Acquisitions of Property and Equipment ................................. (524) (1,924)
Construction in Progress ............................................... 595 (1,244)
Goodwill ............................................................... (400) --
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities ........................................ (2,621) (4,053)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from Notes Receivable ......................................... 69 --
Proceeds from Long-Term Debt ........................................... 22,087 --
Payments of Long Term Debt ............................................. (9,273) (1,121)
Debt Issuance Costs .................................................... (9,558) --
Deferred Royalty Liability ............................................. 5,686 --
Dividends on Preferred Stock ........................................... (621) (627)
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Net Cash Provided by/(Used in) Financing Activities .......................... 8,390 (1,748)
NET INCREASE IN CASH ......................................................... 6,458 3,145
Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period ............. 20,913 16,215
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Cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents - end of period ................... $ 27,371 $ 19,360
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest ................................................. $ 5,452 $ 5,181
Contingent Note Receivable ............................................. 2,502 --
Note Receivable from Sale of Partnership Interest ...................... 14,000 --
Gain on Acquisition of Debt ............................................ 2,728 --
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X, and
accordingly, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting
of normal accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been
included. The results for the three and nine months are not necessarily
indicative of results for the full year. For a more complete discussion of
significant accounting policies and certain other information, you should refer
to the financial statements included in the U.S. Energy Systems Inc.'s (the
"Company") Annual Report Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, as
amended.
NOTE B - NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Net Income (Loss) per share has been computed on the basis of the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during the periods. In case of (Loss),
common stock equivalents have not been included in the computation since their
inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
NOTE C - INCOME TAXES
The nine-month financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2004
reflect a decrease in the deferred tax asset due to the gains associated with
the CPIF, as defined in Note G, the purchase of subordinated indebtedness at a
discount to the face value of the note and the gain associated with the AJG
genco transaction less the write off of the investment in SEFL, as defined
below. (See Notes G and K for a description of these transactions). In the first
nine months of 2003 the increase in the deferred tax asset balance reflects
increased net operating loss carry-forwards produced in that period.
NOTE D - ADDITIONAL CAPITAL
For the nine months ended September 30, 2004, and September 30, 2003, no stock
options were exercised.
NOTE E - INVESTMENTS
Scandinavian Energy Finance, Limited / EnergiSystem i Sverige AB. In March 2002,
together with EIC Electricity SA ("EIC"), a Swiss investment company
specializing in energy investments, the Company formed a joint venture,
Scandinavian Energy Finance Limited ("SEFL") and financed a new Swedish energy
group, EnergiSystem i Sverige AB ("ESS"). SEFL had a 25 year option to acquire
90% of the fully diluted equity of ESS for a nominal sum, which it exercised in
December 2003. As part of the transaction, EnergiSystem acquired seven operating
district energy systems and several late-stage development projects.
SEFL provided approximately $56 million to ESS in the form of financing.
Approximately $45 million of this amount was made in the form of a senior
secured convertible debenture to ESS and approximately $11 million was in the
form of a subordinated loan to EnergiSystem. The senior secured convertible
debenture carried an interest rate of approximately 6% per annum. The
subordinated loan carried an interest rate of approximately 13%. A Swedish bank
provided SEFL with approximately $45 million of long term financing on a
non-recourse basis to SEFL's stockholders. The financing carried a variable
interest rate of the Stockholm Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("STIBOR") plus 30 basis
points per annum, capped at 4.7% for the first 5 years and a rate of STIBOR plus
110 basis points per annum thereafter. The loan had a 25 year term with no
amortization during the first ten years.
We initially invested approximately $5 million in cash and 167,976 of our common
shares, valued at approximately $769,000 in SEFL, and EIC invested its
proportionate share in cash.
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On September 30, 2003 ESS sold a 2% interest in SEFL (See Note H) to Borg Energi
AB for $223,000. Due to the issuance of additional common stock to EIC for
additional investments in the fourth quarter of 2003, the Company's ownership
interest in SEFL was reduced to 32% and was accounted for using the equity
method in 2003. The investment in SEFL including equity investments,
inter-company loans and unrepatriated retained earnings amounted to
approximately $8.2 million.
As indicated in Note I to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the period
ended March 31, 2004, the Company disclosed pending litigation associated with
the SEFL investment. As of the end of that quarter, the Company had reserved its
entire $8.2 million investment in SEFL.
On July 8 2004 in the context of an overall settlement, SEFL sold its loan and
equity investments in ESS to its primary lender, Lantbrukskredit AB ("LBK) for
35.5 million Kronor and a release of SEFL and its shareholders from all
obligations under the financing agreements with LBK. In addition, USEY and ESS
terminated their service agreement. From the 35.5 million Kronor received from
LBK, SEFL paid the Company $1.1 million as repayment of an intercompany loan
from the Company to SEFL. Since the amount reserved for SEFL included this
intercompany loan, the $1.1 million has been recognized during the third quarter
of 2004 as a reduction in the reserve amount. The $1.1 million was received on
July 21, 2004. Subsequent to the overall settlement, the total investment in
SEFL was written off against the reserve account.
NOTE F - ACCOUNTING CHANGES
The Company's accounting policy pertaining to the financial accounting of the
Illinois rate incentives received by its Illinois-based biogas to energy
projects was changed effective as of April 1, 2001. The change in tax accounting
had no impact on consolidated cash flow.
Following is a summary of the prior period adjustments made to the audited
financial statements:
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Balance Sheet: (dollars in thousands)
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Deferred Tax Asset Goodwill Minority Interest Retained Earnings
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Year 2003 $(7,283) $ (430) $(3,528) $(4,185)
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NOTE G - SALE OF SUBSIDIARIES
Introduction
On April 8, 2004 Countryside Power Income Fund (CPIF), a newly formed Canadian
income fund the Company sponsored, completed its initial public offering of
trust units in Canada pursuant to which it raised approximately $102 million in
net proceeds. All amounts reflected herein are stated in US dollars and the
exchange rate used is the rate effective as of April 8, 2004 of Cdn $1.33 to US
$1.00. In connection with such offering, one or more of US Energy Biogas
Corporation ("USEB") and the Company completed the transactions described below.
The following is a summary of the terms of such transactions and such summary is
qualified in its entirety by reference to the applicable transaction document.
Sale of Canadian District Energy Systems
The Company sold to a subsidiary of CPIF, all of the capital stock of USE Canada
Holdings Corp ("USE Canada"), a wholly owned subsidiary that owned two Canadian
based district energy systems. The Company received approximately $15.2 million
including $1.6 million for the repayment of inter-company debt related to USE
Canada and $13.6 million from the sale of the stock. The sale price was
determined pursuant to arms-length negotiation between the Company and CPIF,
with the involvement of the underwriters of CPIF's initial public offering. The
after tax gain on the sale of the Canadian District Energy System was
$4,560,000.
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USEB Loans
Countryside Canada Power, Inc. ("Countryside Canada"), a subsidiary of CPIF,
purchased the existing senior debt relating to certain of USEB's projects
("Existing Loans") from the holders thereof. One of such holders, AJG Financial
Services Inc.("AJG"), a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher, Inc., was paid an
aggregate of $6,419,800 (inclusive of principal and accrued interest) for its
portion of the Existing Loans. AJG and its affiliates beneficially own more than
five percent of our common stock
Upon acquisition of the Existing Loans, a subsidiary of the Fund advanced
additional funds of $23.8 million ("Additional Advances") to USEB and amended
the Existing Loans to, among other things, cover the Additional Advances and to
modify certain loan covenants that were restrictive to USEB. Among other things,
the Additional Advances were used to fund (i) approximately $9.6 million in
costs related to the acquisition and amendment of the Existing Loans (ii) a debt
service reserve account in the amount of $2 million, (iii) additional deposits
of $8,200,000 into the Illinois Reserve account established to fund
reimbursement payments due to the State of Illinois under the Illinois subsidy
and (iv) an improvement reserve of $4 million established to fund USEB capital
projects. Including the Additional Advances, the USEB Loans have a principal
amount of approximately $81 million. The USEB Loans are denominated in Canadian
dollars and the principal amount of such loans is Cdn$107 million. The loans
purchased by CPIF are obligations of USEB, which are secured by a first ranking
lien held by Countryside Canada on all of USEB's assets (with specified
exceptions) and are generally guaranteed by USEB's subsidiaries. The guaranty
obligations of the USEB subsidiaries are secured by the assets of such
subsidiaries (with specified exceptions). The interest rate on the USEB Loans is
11% per annum, principal and interest is payable monthly, and the loans mature
in 2019, subject to mandatory prepayment upon the occurrence of specified events
and prepayment at the election of the lender after ten years.
Due to the requirement in the amended loan documents that debt service payments
be made to CPIF in Canadian dollars, USEB has entered into a three year hedge
agreement with TD Bank fixing the US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate at
US$0.76 per Canadian dollar. The agreement fixes the US Dollar amount USEB pays
CPIF for the monthly principal and interest payments for the 3 year term of the
agreement. Upon the expiration of the hedge agreement in April, 2007, USEB may
be exposed to foreign currency risk at that time. According to the terms of the
loan agreement with CPIF, USEB is required to maintain a foreign currency hedge
agreement for a minimum of 75% of the remaining debt service payments. USEB will
be at risk for fluctuations in the currency exchange rate should the rate vary
from the exchange rate existing in the expiring hedge agreement.
USEB Royalty Interest
Countryside Canada acquired a royalty interest (the "Royalty Interest") in USEB
for $6,000,000, entitling it to receive a quarterly amount (the "Royalty") from
USEB that is determined by reference to, and limited by, USEB's distributable
cash flow (determined in accordance with the royalty agreement). The Royalty
Interest is convertible generally at any time on or after April, 2024 or on or
after the prepayment in full of the USEB Loans, into non-voting common shares of
USEB, representing 49% of the common shares of USEB outstanding at the time of
conversion. Upon conversion of the Royalty Interest, Countryside Canada's right
to receive the Royalty will terminate. The amount of the Royalty payable to
Countryside Canada depends upon whether the Royalty Interest has become
convertible. For each fiscal quarter prior to the quarter in which the Royalty
Interest becomes convertible, the amount of the Royalty payable to Countryside
Canada will be equal to 7% of USEB's distributable cash flow plus 1.8% of USEB's
revenues (determined in accordance with the royalty agreement), but in any
event, the Royalty payment will be subject to the Distribution Cap (described
below). After the Royalty Interest becomes convertible, but remains unconverted,
the Royalty will be equal to 49% of USEB's distributable cash flow, subject to
the Distribution Cap.
The Royalty Interest terminates upon the refinancing of the USEB Loans or the
liquidation or sale of substantially all of the USEB operating assets, in which
case Countryside Canada will be entitled to receive, subject to the Distribution
Cap, $6 million (the "Return Amount") and 49% of the net residual proceeds (as
determined pursuant to the royalty agreement). Notwithstanding the above, no
amount will be payable to Countryside Canada under the Royalty Interest unless,
in the case of the Return Amount, 500% of such amount is distributed
concurrently to the USEB shareholders in respect of their common shares of USEB
and, in all other cases, at least 104.09% of such amount is distributed
concurrently to the USEB shareholders in respect of their common shares of USEB
(the "Distribution Cap").
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Development Agreement with Cinergy and US Energy
Pursuant to the Development Agreement by and among Cinergy, US Energy and CPIF
(or the affiliates of the foregoing), during the five year period commencing
April 8, 2004 (subject to an additional five year term unless a party chooses
not to renew), these parties will seek opportunities to acquire or invest in
energy projects that meet CPIF's guidelines on terms acceptable to all parties.
No party is obligated to participate in any project or opportunity. A subsidiary
of CPIF will provide investment analysis and evaluation services on behalf of
these parties in consideration for which the Company will pay annual fees of
$288,100.
If the Company and/or Cinergy divest of an energy project acquired or invested,
pursuant to this development agreement, CPIF (or a subsidiary thereof) will have
a right of first refusal to acquire or invest in such energy project.
Improvement Agreement with USEB and CPIF
USEB has given CPIF a right of first offer to invest in two potential expansion
opportunities relating to the existing Countryside and Morris biogas projects
and two potential greenfield development opportunities currently available to
USEB. The potential expansion of the Morris and Countryside projects would
consist of the replacement of existing electric generation equipment that
management expects will increase capacity and reduce operating costs of each
project. The potential development of the greenfield projects consist of the
construction of energy utilization facilities on existing landfill sites where
gas collection systems have already been constructed.
AJG Genco Transaction
In April 2004, AJG paid Resources Generating Systems, Inc., (RGS) a wholly owned
subsidiary of USEB, for an interest it had previously acquired in Illinois
Electrical Generation Partners, II L.P. (IEGP II). The amount paid was $16
million of which $14 million is payable pursuant to a non-recourse note. The
note bears interest at the rate of 15% per annum, matures in 2024, provides for
scheduled amortization and is secured by AJG's ownership interest in IEPG II.
AJG may defer payments on the note under specified circumstances and in the
event AJG does not make scheduled principal and interest payments because
distributions from IEGP II are insufficient to fund such payments. AJG's
obligations under the note will accrue without triggering an event of default.
During the period ending 30 days after the term of this note, RGS has the right
to acquire from AJG, and RGS may be required to buy from AJG, AJG's interests in
Illinois Electrical Generation Partners LP ("IEGP") and IEGP II on specified
terms.
IEGP is the indirect owner of three biogas projects and IEGP II is the indirect
owner of seven biogas projects.
The completion of this transaction resulted in a $16,000,000 non-recurring
pre-tax gain for USEB recorded in the nine month period ended September 30,
2004. The USEY portion of this gain after allowing for Cinergy's minority
interest and taxes amounts to $5,384,000.
NOTE H - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
As indicated in Note E the Company formed a joint venture Scandinavian Energy
Finance, Limited ("SEFL") for the distribution of biomas-fueled energy to 800
customers in Sweden. The Company originally acquired a 51% interest in the SEFL
venture for approximately $5.8 million and, accordingly, the joint venture's
financial statement had been consolidated with the Company's Financial
Statements. Effective September 30, 2003 the Company sold a 2% interest in the
SEFL venture for $231,000 reducing its interest to 49%. The Company's interest
was further reduced to 32% in the Fourth Quarter of 2003. As a result, the
Company's investment in the SEFL joint venture was accounted for using the
equity method. The deconsolidation of the SEFL Joint Venture had a significant
effect on the Company's consolidated total assets. As indicated in Note E, SEFL
has sold its investments in the Swedish energy business to SEFL's senior lender.
The Company has fully eliminated its investment in SEFL from its financial
statements.
NOTE I - TRANSACTION AND DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS
Transaction and Debt Issuance Costs totaling $12,185,000 consisting of
non-recurring expenses associated with the completion of the transaction with
CPIF were expensed during the period. Included in this amount is $9,886,000
reimbursed to CPIF related to expenses incurred by CPIF in the acquisition of
the Existing Loans from the existing lenders and $2,299,000 of unamortized debt
issuance costs related to the debt acquired by CPIF that remained on USEB books.
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Debt issuance costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the
financing. For the nine months ended September 30, 2004, the amount amortized to
expense was approximately $500,000 and the unamortized balance as of September
30, 2004 was $11,463,000. This amount will be amortized over 15 years, the
remaining term of the debt, with the annual amortization expense equal to
approximately $793,000 per annum.
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NOTE J -- DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
The Company sold its USE Canada operation to the Countryside Fund. The closing
date of the sale was April 8, 2004. The sale of USE Canada resulted in that
entity becoming a discontinued operation in 2003 and was categorized as such on
previous financial statements. Assets and liabilities categorized as
discontinued operations were as follows:
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Year 2003
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Assets:
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Cash $ 676
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Accounts Receivable 1,813
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Other Current Assets 833
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Property Plant and Equipment 22,948
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Deferred Tax Asset 1,678
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Other Assets 232
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Total Assets $28,180
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Liabilities:
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Current Portion of Long Term Debt $ 2,013
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Accounts Payable and Other 2,316
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Long Term Debt less Current Portion 17,416
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Total Liabilities $21,745
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These assets and liabilities are reflected on the year 2003 Balance Sheet under
the caption "Assets to be disposed of" and "Liabilities to be disposed of".
USE Canada was purchased by the Company on June 11, 2001. Total revenues for USE
Canada for the first nine months of 2003 were $ 9,456,000.
The Company sold Geothermal, LLC on June 30, 2003. Revenues for Geothermal, LLC
for the first six months of 2003 were $1,003,000.
NOTE K -- OTHER INCOME - ACQUISITION OF INDEBTEDNESS
On September 30, 2004, USEB purchased the subordinated note issued by USEB to
AJG Financial Services, Inc. The note, with an outstanding principal amount of
$5,728,883 plus outstanding accrued interest, was purchased for $3,000,000. The
purchase resulted in a non-recurring gain during the current reporting period of
$2,728,000 equal to the difference between the acquisition price and the note's
face value. The gain has been recorded as Other Income in the financial
statements.
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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 are lower than
reported in the corresponding periods in the prior year due to a number of
events affecting the Company. These events include: the sale of USE Canada to
the CPIF, the change in accounting for SEFL to the equity method, the reserve
for the SEFL investment and the sale of Geothermal LLC. USE Canada and
Geothermal LLC are reflected on the statement of operations under the caption
"Income from Discontinued Operations". See Notes H and J to the financial
statements.
The Company's revenues for the three month period ending September 30, 2004 were
$6,213,000, a decrease of $2,493,000, or 29%, compared with the three month
period ending September 30, 2003. For the nine month period ending September 30,
2004, revenues were $15,809,000, a decrease of $13,130,000, or 45%, compared to
the similar nine month period in 2003. The primary reason for the decrease was
the recording, during the 2003 comparative periods, of revenues from USE Canada
and USE Geothermal operations that were not included in revenues for the 2004
periods. The table below indicates the revenues for the comparative periods
pertaining to these operations:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in thousands) (in thousands)
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Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003 Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003
-------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
USE Canada Revenues -- $ 2,315 -- $ 9,456
USE Geothermal Revenues -- -- -- 1,003
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Total -- $ 2,315 -- $10,459
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The decrease in revenues from these operations is offset by decreases in
operating expense and interest expense related to the assets.
After adjusting total revenues for revenues from the sold operations, revenues
for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2004 decreased by
$178,000, or 3%, and $2,671,000, or 14%, respectively. These decreases were
primarily due to a USEB project that terminated operations in 2003 due to a
contract termination and to the elimination of other revenues related to
operations which were offset by operating expenses as indicated below.
Operating expenses for the three month period ending September 30, 2004 were
$2,523,000, a decrease of $1,786,000, or 41%, compared with the three month
period ending September 30, 2003. For the nine month period ending September 30,
2004, operating expenses were $7,454,000, a decrease of $8,025,000, or 52%,
compared to the similar nine month period in 2003. The primary reason for the
decrease was the recording during the 2003 comparative periods, of operating
expenses related to the operations of USE Canada and USE Geothermal operations.
There were no operating expenses pertaining to these operations during the 2004
periods. The table below indicates the operating expenses for the comparative
periods pertaining to these operations:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in thousands) (in thousands)
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Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003 Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003
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USE Canada Operating Expenses -- $ 1,494 -- $ 6,702
USE Geothermal Operating Expenses -- -- -- 400
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-- $ 1,494 -- $ 7,102
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After adjusting operating expenses for expenses from the sold operations,
operating expenses for the three and nine month period ended September 30, 2004
decreased by $292,000, or 10%, and $923,000, or 11%, respectively. The decrease
was primarily due to the termination of a USEB operating project in 2003 due to
a contract termination and to the elimination of expenses related to operations
which were offset by the elimination of revenues as indicated above.
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General and Administrative expenses for the three month periods ending September
30, 2004 were $1,733,000, a decrease of $31,000, or 2%, compared with the three
month period ending September 30, 2003. For the nine month period ending
September 30, 2004, general and administrative expenses were $3,415,000, a
decrease of $1,378,000, or 29%, compared to the corresponding nine month period
in 2003. The decrease is summarized in the following schedule:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in thousands) (in thousands)
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Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003 Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003
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Salaries, Incentives & Other Compensation $ 423 $ 527 $ 4,706 $ 1,745
Legal and Professional 89 231 320 556
Insurance 110 117 389 504
Corporate Expenses 132 286 346 656
Other 979 603 1,115 1,332
CPIF Transaction Costs -- -- 1,378 --
CPIF Expense Reimbursement -- -- (4,839) --
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Total $ 1,733 $ 1,764 $ 3,415 $ 4,793
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A portion of the change in general and administrative expenses is due to the
recording during the 2003 periods of expenses related to USE Canada and USE
Geothermal operations. There were no general and administrative expenses related
to these operations during the 2004 periods. The table below indicates the
general and administrative expenses for the respective periods related to these
assets:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in thousands) (in thousands)
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Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003 Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003
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USE Canada -- $ 186 -- $ 550
USE Geothermal -- -- -- 322
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-- $ 186 -- $ 872
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After adjusting general and administrative expenses for expenses from the sold
operations, general and administrative expenses increased for the three month
period by $155,000, or 10%, and decreased for the nine month period by $506,000,
or 13%. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2004, general and
administrative expenses included the reimbursement from CPIF of $4,839,000 for
expenses incurred by the Company related to the CPIF transaction. This
reimbursement offset incentive compensation awarded to employees and officers in
connection with the CPIF transaction and per existing employment agreements
which, combined, totaled $3.2 million and $1,378,000 of costs associated with
the CPIF transaction.
Depreciation and amortization expenses for the three month period ending
September 30, 2004 were $1,232,000, an increase of $154,000, or 14%, compared
with the three month period ending September 30, 2003. Depreciation and
amortization expenses for the nine month period ending September 30, 2004 were
$3,298,000, a decrease of $56,000, or 2%, compared to the similar nine month
period in 2003. A portion of these changes is the result of the recording,
during the 2003 comparative periods, of depreciation related to USE Canada and
USE Geothermal operations. The table below indicates the depreciation for the
comparative periods pertaining to these operations:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in thousands) (in thousands)
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Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003 Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003
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USE Canada Depreciation -- $ 194 -- $ 565
USE Geothermal Depreciation -- -- -- 126
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-- $ 194 -- $ 691
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After adjusting depreciation and amortization expenses for expenses from the
sold operations, the expense increased by $348,000, or 39%, and $635,000, or
24%, for the comparative three and nine month periods. The increase is related
to an increase in the amortization of debt issuance costs resulting from the
CPIF transactions plus an increase in depreciation from the USEB assets due to
the adjustment of the book value of certain assets to reflect current values.
Other Income of $2,357,000 for the three and nine month period ended September
30, 2004, primarily resulted from the company's purchase of a subordinated note
issued by USEB to AJG Financial Services. The note, with an outstanding
principal amount of $5,728,883 plus outstanding accrued interest, was purchased
for $3,000,000. The purchase resulted in a non recurring gain during the three
month period ended September 30, 2004 of $2,728,883. The gain represents the
acquisition price below the note's face value.
Interest Income increased by $352,000 and $849,000 for the comparative three and
nine months periods ended September 30. The increase is due to interest income
from the AJG Financial Services, Inc note receivable as discussed in Note G.
Interest Expense for the three month period ending September 30, 2004 was
$2,406,000, an increase of $94,000, or 4%, when compared to the three month
period ending September 30, 2003. Interest expense for the nine month period
ending September 30, 2004 was $6,842,000, an increase of $153,000, or 2%,
compared to the similar nine month period in 2003. Interest expense for the 2003
comparative periods included interest related to USE Canada and USE Geothermal
operations. The table below indicates the interest expense for the comparative
periods pertaining to these operations:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in thousands) (in thousands)
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Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003 Sept. 30, 2004 Sept. 30, 2003
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USE Canada Interest Expense -- $ 326 -- $ 963
USE Geothermal Interest Expense -- -- -- --
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-- $ 326 -- $ 963
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After adjusting interest expense for expenses from the sold operations, interest
expense for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 increased
by $420,000, or 21%, and $1,116,000, or 19%, respectively. The increase is due
to the increase in the amount of debt and the interest rate on that debt from
the CPIF transaction.
Transaction Costs totaling $12,185,000 consisting of non-recurring expenses
associated with the completion of the CPIF transaction were expensed during the
period. Included in this amount is $9,886,000 reimbursed to CPIF related to
expenses incurred by CPIF in their acquisition of the Existing Loans and
$2,299,000 of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the debt acquired by
CPIF that remained on USEB books.
Income from discontinued operations reflects the after tax net income applicable
to the Canadian District Energy System (USE Canada) which was sold to CPIF in
April 2004 and Geothermal, LLC (Steamboat) which was sold in June 2003.
Gain on sale of subsidiaries reflects the sale of USE Canada to CPIF and the
gain resulting from AJG's payment for its 50% ownership interests in IEGP II
that it had previously acquired. The after-tax gain on the sale of USE Canada
amounted to $4,561,000 and the net gain on AJG's payment for its interest in
IEGP II after allowing for taxes and minority interest amounted to $5,384,000.
For additional information on these items see note G to the consolidated
financial statements.
Comprehensive Income for the three month period ending September 30, 2004 was
$302,000. This income is comprised of marked to market valuations for the
foreign currency exchange hedging arrangement and open equity positions in the
investment accounts. For the three month period comprehensive income related to
the foreign currency exchanges hedging arrangement amounted to $409,000, net of
taxes and minority interest, less an offsetting loss related to the mark to
market for the open equity positions of $107,000. For the nine month period
ending September 30, 2004, the
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Comprehensive Loss included the items described above plus an additional
comprehensive loss of $422,000 related to USE Canada operations.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 2004, cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately
$27,371,000 of which $16,794,000 was unrestricted, compared with $20,913,000 at
December 31, 2003 of which $3,210,000 was unrestricted. In addition, the Company
also had $17,539,000 in restricted investment accounts. When combined, the total
cash and investment accounts totaled $44,910,000 as of September 30, 2004.
In connection with notes payable by USEB, which are guaranteed by certain USEB
subsidiaries, the lender requires the subsidiaries to maintain various
restricted cash accounts and investment accounts, which, at September 30, 2004,
amounted to $28,116,000. These restricted cash and investment accounts include a
reserve for the repayment of the Illinois incentive liability, a debt service
reserve and a construction reserve from which USEB can fund portfolio expansion.
Prior to the CPIF transaction, certain lenders required USEB and certain of its
subsidiaries to hold in restricted project revenue accounts, referred to in the
table below as Lender Reserve Accounts. With the restructuring of these loans
through the CPIF transaction, the requirement to maintain these project revenue
accounts was eliminated. A summary of the restricted cash accounts at September
30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 follows:
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As of September 30, 2004 As of December 31, 2003
(in thousands) (in thousands)
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Illinois Reserve Account - Cash $ 3,016 $11,192
Illinois Reserve Account - Marketable Securities 17,539 --
Debt Service Reserve Account 2,005 --
Construction Reserve Account 4,010 --
Lender Reserve Account -- 5,750
Dividend Reserve Account 1,408 731
Other Reserve Accounts 138 30
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Total $28,116 $17,703
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The increases in total cash and cash equivalents during the first nine months of
2004 amounting to $6,458,000 primarily reflect funds received from the CPIF
transaction. During the first nine months of 2004, cash flow of $689,000 was
generated by operating activities offset by $2,621,000 used in financing
activities and $8,390,000 provided by financing activities.
We continue to evaluate current and forecasted cash flow as a basis to determine
financing and funding requirements for operations and capital expenditures. We
believe that we have sufficient cash flow from operations and working capital
including unrestricted cash on hand to satisfy all obligations under outstanding
indebtedness, to finance anticipated capital expenditures and to fund working
capital requirements and other possible contingencies during the next twelve
months.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
As discussed in Note G - Sale of Subsidiaries-USEB Loans, USEB, in connection
with the CPIF transaction, entered into a hedging arrangement fixing the US
dollar to the Canadian dollar exchange rate at US$0.76 per Canadian dollar. This
hedge arrangement transfers the risks and benefits of US dollar to Canadian
dollar currency fluctuations from USEB to the counterparty to such arrangement
until April 2007 at which time USEB is required to enter into a new arrangement
for at least 75% of debt service payments. In accordance with FAS 133, this
hedge arrangement is deemed a derivative security.
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Changes in the currency exchange rate since the inception of the arrangement
have been such that the US dollar has weakened when compared to the Canadian
dollar. As of September 30, 2004, the exchange rate was approximately US$0.79
per Canadian dollar. Due to the requirement that debt service payments be made
to CPIF in Canadian dollars, without the hedge arrangement, USEB would have been
required to increase the US dollar denominated debt service payments in order to
offset the increase in the US dollar to Canadian dollar exchange rate. Thus,
this hedging arrangement is designed to fix the USEB debt service payments to
CPIF notwithstanding currency fluctuations.
Due to the weakening of the US dollar and the resultant change in the currency
exchange rate, the estimated present value of the hedge arrangement at September
30, 2004 has increased by approximately $1,213,000 since its inception. After
reflecting US taxes ($461,000) and the minority interest component of the hedge
value ($343,000) the net amount is $409,000.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT RELATING TO FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q contains certain "forward looking statements" which represent our
expectations or beliefs, including, but not limited to, statements concerning
industry performance and our operations, performance, financial condition,
growth and strategies. For this purpose, any statements contained in this Form
10-Q that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward
looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such
as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could,"
"estimate" or "continue" or the negative or other variations thereof or
comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties,
certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ
materially depending on a variety of important factors which are noted herein,
including but not limited to the potential impact of competition, changes in
local or regional economic conditions, our ability to continue our growth
strategy, dependence on management and key personnel, supervision and regulation
issues and the ability to find financing on terms suitable to us. Additional
factors which may impact our business, prospects, operating results and
financial condition are described under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, as amended.
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to various types of market risk in the normal course of our
business, including the impact of interest rate changes, foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations, changes in equity investment prices and changes in
corporate tax rates.
It is our general policy to not enter into any interest rate, foreign currency
or derivative transactions as a hedge against these market risks as the
underling assets and investments are long-term in nature except what is required
under the terms of the USEB loans. See Note G to the financial statements and to
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of
Operations - Off Balance Sheet Arrangements.
Item 4: Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company has established a series of systems and procedures to assure full
and timely disclosure of material information respecting the Company. Our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Accounting Officer (the person who performs the
functions of the Chief Financial Officer), carried out an evaluation of the
design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of
the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, they concluded that
our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them on a
timely basis to material information relating to us (including our consolidated
subsidiaries) required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.
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PART II - Other Information
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
Re: Information in Note I of notes to our financial statements is incorporated
herein by this reference.
Item 5 - Other Information
As noted in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 1, 2004 (the
"8-K"), Goran Mornhed advised that he was, among other things, terminating his
employment agreement. Our Board of Directors and/or a committee thereof are
currently evaluating Mr. Mornhed's claims which are described in the 8-K.
In September and October 2004 we issued, pursuant to our 2000 Executive
Incentive Compensation Plan ("the Plan"), the following restricted stock units
(pursuant to agreements, the forms of which have been filed as exhibits), to the
directors and executive officers identified below (capitalized terms used
without being defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms by
the Plan):
Number of Restricted
Name Stock Units
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Lawrence I. Schneider 434,783(1)
Stephen Brown 5,000(2)
Evan Evans 7,051(2)
Kenneth Leung 5,128(2)(3)
Irving Levine 4,615(2)(3)
Carl Greene 8,333(2)
Allen J. Rothman 108,696(1)
Richard J. Augustine 36,232(1)
(1) Received the Officer's Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. Generally,
this agreement provides that the restricted stock units vest in four equal
annual installments beginning on or about the first anniversary of the grant
date, subject to acceleration upon a Change in Control or termination of the
employment relationship (other than the voluntary termination of employment by
the recipient or the recipient's termination for Cause, in which case, the
restricted stock units are forfeited, to the extent they have not vested).
Vested shares will be delivered to the recipient on the earlier to occur of a
date selected by the recipient (i.e., generally to the extent their allotment of
restricted stock units has vested in full), their death, disability, termination
of employment, the passage of time and a Change in Control.
(2) Received the Director's Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. Generally,
this agreement provides for the deferral of the receipt of the shares of common
stock underlying the restricted stock units until the earlier of the recipient's
death, disability, Change in Control and cessation of such person's service as a
director.
10 Messrs. Leung and Levine no longer serve as directors.
Item 6 - Exhibits
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Exhibit
Number Description
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2.1 Merger Agreement by and between the Company, USENVIRO Merger
Corp., American Enviro-Services, Inc., and the shareholders of
American Enviro-Services, dated as of August 4, 1997 (4)
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2.2 Subscription Agreement dated as of August 23, 2000, by and
among U.S. Energy System Castlebridge, LLC ("USE Sub"),
Kemper-Castlebridge, Inc., ("KC"), GKM II Corporation ("GKM")
and Castlebridge Partners, LLC ("Castlebridge") (9)
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Exhibit
Number Description
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2.3 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization and Merger dated as of
November 28, 2000, by and among U.S. Energy Systems, Inc. ("US
Energy"), USE Acquisition Corp. ("US Energy Sub"), and Zahren
Alternative Power Corp. ("Zapco") (without schedules or
exhibits) (the "Merger Agreement"). (11)
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2.4 Amendment No 1 dated as of the 11th day of December, 2000 to
the Merger Agreement. (11)
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2.5 Amendment No. 2 dated as of the 19th day of December, 2000 to
the Merger Agreement. (15)
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2.6 Amendment No. 3 dated as of the 19th day of January, 2001 to
the Merger Agreement. (15)
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2.7 Amendment No. 4 dated as of the 23rd day of February, 2001 to
the Merger Agreement. (15)
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2.8 Amendment No. 5 dated April 30, 2001 to the Merger Agreement.
(16)
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2.9 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 11, 2001 by and
between USE Canada Acquisition Corp. and Trigen-Canada Company
LLC. (17)
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2.10 Amendment No. 6 dated as of November 1, 2002 to the merger
Agreement. (18)
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2.11 Amendment No. 7 dated as of the 10th day of February, 2003 to
the Merger Agreement. (19)
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2.12 Amendment No. 8 dated as of the 13th day of March, 2003 to the
Merger Agreement. (19)
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2.13 Amendment No. 9 dated as of the 15th day of April, 2003 to the
Merger Agreement (21)
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2.14 Amendment No. 10 dated as of the 14th day of May, 2003 to the
Merger Agreement (21)
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2.15 Amendment No. 11 dated as of the 11th day of June, 2003 to the
Merger Agreement (21)
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2.16 Amendment No. 12 dated as of the 29th day of June, 2003 to the
Merger Agreement (21)
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2.17 Amendment No. 13 dated as of the 11th day of July, 2003 to the
Merger Agreement (21)
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2.18 Amendment No. 14 dated as of the 28th day of July, 2003 to the
Merger Agreement (21)
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3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company filed
with the Secretary of State of Delaware. (1)
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3.2 By-Laws of the Company (2)
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3.3 Articles of Organization of Steamboat Envirosystems, L.C (1)
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3.4 Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate
of Incorporation of the Company (10)
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3.5 Certificate of Increase of Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock of the Company (10)
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3.6 Amended and Restated By-Laws of US Energy (11)
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3.7 Form of Certificate of Designation for US Energy's Series C
Preferred Stock (15)
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3.8 Form of Certificate of Designation for US Energy's Series D
Preferred Stock (15)
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3.9 Certificate of Correction to Certificate of Designation of
Series A Preferred Stock (15)
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3.10 Certificate of Correction to Certificate of Designation of
Series B Preferred Stock (15)
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4.1 Specimen Stock Certificate (1)
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4.2 Form of Warrant (1)
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4.3 Form of Warrant Agreement (1)
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4.4 Form of Representative's Purchase Option (1)
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Exhibit
Number Description
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4.5 Certificate of Designation of Series A Convertible Preferred
Stock of the Company as filed with the Secretary of State of
Delaware on March 23, 1998 (7)
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4.6 Certificate of Designation of Series B Convertible Preferred
Stock of the Company as filed with the Secretary of the State
of Delaware (14)
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4.7 Amended and Restated Plan of Recapitalization dated as of July
31, 2000 by and between the Company and the parties identified
therein. (15)
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4.8 Form of Series B Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock
(10)
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4.9 Form of Series C Redeemable Common Stock Purchase Warrant of
US Energy (11)
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10.1 Plan of Reorganization of Cogenic Energy Systems, Inc. (2)
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10.2 8% Convertible Subordinated Debenture due 2004 (2)
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10.5 Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 24, 1994, between Lehi
Co-Gen Associates, L.C. and Lehi Envirosystems, Inc. (2)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.6 Operating Agreement among Far West Capital, Inc., Suma
Corporation and Lehi Envirosystems, Inc. dated January 24,
1994 (2)
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10.7 Form of Purchase and Sale Agreement between Far West Capital,
Inc., Far West Electric Energy Fund, and L.P., 1-A
Enterprises, the Company and Steamboat LLC (1)
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10.8 Form of Operation and Maintenance Agreement between Steamboat
LLC and S.B. Geo, Inc. (1)
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10.9 Letter Agreement, dated as of November 8, 1994, between the
Company, PSC Cogeneration Limited Partnership, Central Hudson
Cogeneration, Inc. and Independent Energy Finance Corporation
(1)
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10.10 Agreement among the Company, Plymouth Envirosystems, Inc., IEC
Plymouth, Inc. and Independent Energy Finance Corporation
dated November 16, 1994 (1)
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10.11 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of
Plymouth Cogeneration Limited Partnership between PSC
Cogeneration Limited Partnership, Central Hudson Cogeneration,
Inc. and Plymouth Envirosystems, Inc. dated November 1, 1994
(1)
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10.12 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of PSC
Cogeneration Limited Partnership among IEC Plymouth, Inc.,
Independent Energy Finance Corporation and Plymouth
Envirosystems, Inc. dated December 28, 1994 (1)
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10.13 Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of December 31, 1995,
between the Company, Far West Capital, Inc., Far West Electric
Energy Fund, L.P., 1-A Enterprises and Steamboat Enviro
systems, LLC (1)
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10.13(a) Letter Agreement, dated September 25, 1996, between the
Company and Far West Capital, Inc. (1)
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10.16 Security Agreement and Financing Statement among the Company,
Lehi Envirosystems, Inc., Plymouth Envirosystems, Inc. and
Anchor Capital Company, LLC dated June 14, 1995, as amended
(1)
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10.20 Lease dated September 1, 1995 between the Company and Gaedeke
Holdings, Ltd. (1)
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10.21 Documents related to Private Placement (1)
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10.21(a) Certificate of Designations (1)
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10.22 Purchase Agreement between the Company and Westinghouse
Electric Corporation dated as of November 6, 1995 and
amendments thereof (1)
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Exhibit
Number Description
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10.25(a) Long-Term Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Electricity
Between Sierra Pacific Power Company and Far West Capital,
Inc. dated October 29, 1988 (1)
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10.25(b) Assignment of Interest, dated December 10, 1988 by and between
Far West Capital, Inc. and 1-A Enterprises (1)
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10.25I Letter dated August 18, 1989 by Gerald W. Canning, Vice
President of Electric Resources, consenting to the Assignment
of Interest on behalf of Sierra Pacific Power Company (1)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.26(a) Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Electricity, dated as
of November 18, 1983 between Geothermal Development Associates
and Sierra Pacific Power Company (1)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.26(b) Amendment to Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Electricity,
dated March 6, 1987, by and between Far West Hydroelectric
Fund, Ltd. and Sierra Pacific Power Company (1)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.27 Loan and Option Agreement dated August, 1996 by and among NRG
Company, LLC and Reno Energy, LLC and ART, LLC and FWC Energy,
LLC, and amendments thereto (1)
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10.28 Promissory Note dated August 9, 1996 for $300,000 from Reno
Energy, LLC to NRG Company, LLC (1)
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10.29 Letter of Intent dated July 15, 1996 on behalf of Reno Energy,
LLC (1)
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10.30 Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of NRG Company,
LLC dated as of September 8, 1996, and amendments thereto (1)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.31 Form of Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of
Steamboat, Envirosystems, L.C. dated as of October, 1996 (1)
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10.32 Form of Debenture Conversion Agreement (1)
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10.33(a) First Amended and Restated Loan and Option Agreement, dated
April 9, 1997, by and between USE Geothermal, LLC, and Reno
Energy LLC, ART, LLC and FWC Energy, LLC (3)
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10.33(b) Note in the amount of $1,200,000, dated as of April 9, 1997,
made by Reno Energy LLC in favor of USE Geothermal, LLC (3)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.33(c) Security Agreement, dated as of April 9, 1997, made by Reno
Energy LLC in favor of USE Geothermal, LLC (3)
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10.33(d) Form of Security Agreement and Collateral Assignment, entered
into by and between USE Geothermal, LLC and both FWC Energy
LLC and ART LLC (3)
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10.33(e) Guaranty Agreement, dated as of April 9, 1997, made by FWC
Energy LLC and ART LLC in favor of USE Geothermal, LLC (3)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.34 1996 Stock Option Plan (5)
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10.35 Form of 9% Convertible Subordinated Secured Debenture due 2004
(6)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.36 Form of Employment Agreement by and between the Company and
Howard Nevins (4)
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10.37 Subscription Agreement, dated March 20, 1998, between the
Company and Energy Systems Investors, LLC (7)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.38 Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 20, 1998, between
the Company and Energy Systems Investors, LLC (7)
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10.39 Amended and Restated Stock Option Agreement between the
Company and Lawrence I. Schneider dated May 10, 2000 with
respect to 750,000 shares of the Company Common Stock (10)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.40 Amended and Restated Stock Option Agreement between the
Company and Goran Mornhed dated May 10, 2000 with respect to
1,000,000 shares of the Company Common Stock (10)
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22
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Exhibit
Number Description
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10.41 Pledge Agreement dated as of July 31, 2000 by and between the
Company and Energy Systems Investors, L.L.C. (10)
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10.42 Limited Recourse Promissory Note dated July 31, 2000 issued by
Energy Systems Investors, L.L.C. in favor of the Company (10)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.43 Stockholders' and Voting Agreement dated as of November 28,
2000 by and among AJG Financial Services, Inc., Bernard
Zahren, Environmental Opportunities Fund, Environmental
Opportunities Fund/Cayman, Finova Mezzanine Capital Corp.,
Frederic Rose, M & R Associates, Martin F. Laughlin, Michael
J. Carolyn and Richard J. Augustine (collectively, the "Zapco
Stockholders"), US Energy, Cinergy Solutions, Inc. ("Cinergy
Solutions") and certain stockholders of US Energy. (11)
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10.44 Termination Fee Agreement dated as of November 28, 2000 by and
among US Energy, Zapco and Cinergy Energy Solutions, Inc.
("Cinergy Energy"). (11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.45 Indemnification Agreement dated as of November 28, 2000 by and
among the Zapco Stockholders, Zapco, US Energy, US Energy Sub
and Cinergy Energy. (11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.46 Escrow Agreement dated November 28, 2000 by and among the
Zapco Stockholders, Zapco, US Energy, US Energy Sub, Cinergy
Energy and Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP as
Escrow Agent. (11)
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10.47 Registration Rights Agreement dated November 28, 2000 by and
among US Energy and the Zapco Stockholders. (11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.48 Employment Agreement dated November 28, 2000 by and between US
Energy and Bernard Zahren. (11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.49 Form of Stock Option Agreement to be entered into by and
between US Energy and Bernard Zahren. (11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.50 Performance Guaranty dated as November 28, 2000 of US
Energy.(11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.51 Performance Guaranty of Cinergy Solutions Holding Company,
Inc. dated as of November 28, 2000. (11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.52 Subscription Agreement dated as of November 28, 2000 by and
among US Energy, US Energy Sub and Cinergy Energy. (11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.53 Stockholders Agreement dated as of November 28, 2000 by and
among US Energy, US Energy Sub and Cinergy Energy. (11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.54 Indemnification Agreement dated as of November 28, 2000 by and
among US Energy, US Energy Sub and Cinergy Energy. (11)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.55 Employment Agreement dated as of May 10, 2000 by and between
the Company and Lawrence Schneider (13)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.56 Employment Agreement dated as of May 10, 2000 by and between
the Company and Goran Mornhed (13)
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10.57 2000 Executive Incentive Compensation Plan (13)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.58 2000 Executive Bonus Plan (13)
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10.59 Stock Option Agreement between the Company and Lawrence
Schneider with respect to 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock
(13)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.60 Stock Option Agreement between the Company and Goran Mornhed
with respect to 187,500 shares of Common Stock (13)
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Exhibit
Number Description
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10.61 Stock Option Agreement between the Company and Goran Mornhed
with respect to 562,500 shares of Common Stock (13)
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10.62 Standby Payment Agreement dated as of June 11, 2001 by and
among U. S. Energy Systems, Inc., USE Canada Acquisition Corp.
and AJG Financial Services, Inc.(17)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.63 Promissory Note dated June 11, 2001 made by USE Canada
Acquisition Corp. in favor of Trig-n - Canada Company LLC (17)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.64 Guaranty made as of June 11, 2001 by USE Energy Systems, Inc.
in favor of Trig-n - Canada Company LLC and the other person
identified therein (17)
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10.65 Development Incentive Plan (18)
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10.66 Corporate Incentive Plan (18)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.67 Finance Incentive Plan (18)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.68 Employment Agreement dated as of August 20, 2001 between the
Company and Allen J. Rothman (18)
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10.69 Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2002 between the
Company and Edward Campana (18)
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10.70 Employment Agreement dated as of September 8, 2000 between the
Company and Henry Schneider (18)
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10.71 Shareholder Agreement dated March 2002 by and among
Scandinavian Energy Finance Limited, Endoray Investments BV,
US Energy Systems, Inc., EIC Investments (Jersey) Limited and
A&A EIC Electricity Investment Company (18)
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10.72 Financing Agreement dated as of March 11, 2002 by and between
Scandinavian Energy Finance Limited and Gigantissimo 2321 AB
n/k/a EnergiSystems Sverige AB (18)
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10.73 Conditions on Gigantissimo 2321 AB n/k/a EnergiSystems Sverige
AB's Convertible Debenture Loan 2002-2027 (18)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.74 Subordinated Loan Agreement dated as of March 11, 2002 between
Gigantissimo 2324 AB to be renamed Narvarme Acquisition I and
AB Scandinavian Energy Finance Limited (18)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.75 Shareholders Agreement dated as of March 11, 2002 by and among
Goran Ernstson, Scandinavian Energy Finance Limited,
Lansforsakringar Liv Forsakringsaktiebolag for the shares of
Gigantissimo 2321 AB n/k/a EnergiSystem Sverige AB (18)
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10.76 Security Holders Agreement dated as of March 11, 2002 between
Scandinavian Energy Finance Limited and Goran Ernstson (18)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.77 Option Agreement dated as of March 7, 2002 by and between
Goran Ernstson and Scandinavian Energy Finance Limited (18)
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10.78 Amendment No. 1 to Escrow Agreement dated as of May 22, 2001
by and among the Zapco stockholders, Zapco, US Energy, USE
Acquisition Corp., Cinergy Energy and Tannenbaum Helpern
Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP as Escrow Agent (18)
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10.79 Amendment No. 1 to Indemnification Agreement dated as of May
11, 2001 by and among the Zapco stockholders, Zapco, US
Energy, USE Acquisition Corp. and Cinergy Energy (18)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.80 Amendment No. 2 to Indemnification Agreement dated as of
November 1, 2002 by and among stockholders, Zapco, US Energy,
USE Acquisition Corp. and Cinergy Energy (18)
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Exhibit
Number Description
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10.81 Amendment No. 2 to Escrow Agreement dated as of November 1,
2002 by and among the Zapco stockholders, Zapco, US Energy,
USE Acquisition Corp., Cinergy Energy and Tannebaum Helpern
Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP as Escrow Agent. (18)
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10.80a Agreement by and among AJG Financial, as agent, US Energy,
Cinergy Energy, US Energy Biogas and Tannenbaum, Halpern as
agent dated as of October 16, 2003. (20)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.81b Amendment No. 15 to indemnification Agreement dated as of
October 16, 2003 by an among major stockholders, US Energy
Biogas Corp, US Energy and Cinergy Energy. (20)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.82 Escrow letter by and among, Tannenbaum, Halpern escrow agent,
AJG Financial, Cinergy Energy, US Energy, US Energy Biogas
Corp. (20)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.83 Amended and Restated Subordinated Note from US Energy Biogas
Corp. to AJG Financial Services, Inc. (20)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.84 Amendment No. 1 to Shareholders Agreement by and among SEEFL,
Endoray, US Energy and EIC dated as of February 2003. (20)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.85 Amendment No. 2 to Shareholders Agreement by and among SEFL,
Endoray, US Energy, Borg Energy and EIC dated as of October 1,
2003. (20)
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10.86 Loan Agreement dated as of August 20, 2003 between SEFL and
EIC. (20)
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10.87 Loan Agreement dated as of November 3, 2003. (20)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.88 2003 Finance Incentive Plan. (20)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.89 2003 Development Incentive Plan. (20)
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10.90 Royalty Agreement dated as of April 8, 2004 by and between US
Energy Biogas Corporation, Countryside Canada Power Inc., the
Registrant and Cinergy Energy Solutions Inc. (22)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.91 Amendment to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of April 8, 2004
by and between US Energy Biogas Corp., Avon Energy Partners,
LLC and the other parties identified therein. (22)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.92 Amendment to Indenture of Trust and Security Agreement dated
as of April 8, 2004 by and among US Energy Biogas Corp.,
Countryside Canada Power Inc. and the other parties identified
therein. (22)
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10.93 Amendment dated April 8, 2004 among BMC Energy LLC,
Countryside Canada Power Inc. and the other parties identified
therein to the (i) Security Agreement dated as of May 2, 2001
among BMC Energy LLC, Countryside Canada Power Inc. (as
successor to AJG Financial Services, Inc.) and the other
parties identified therein and (ii) Cash Collateral Pledge and
Security Agreement dated as of April 30, 2001 among BMC Energy
LLC, Countryside Canada Power Inc. (as successor to ABB Energy
Capital LLC) and the other parties identified therein. (22)
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10.94 Form of Restricted Stock Unit for Directors
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.95 Form of Restricted Stock Unit for Officers
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.96 Purchase Agreement dated September 30, 2004 among AJG
Financial Services, Inc and US Energy Biogas Corp.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10.97 Assignment Agreement dated September 30, 2004 among AJG
Financial Services, Inc and US Energy Biogas Corp.
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31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications.
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31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications.
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32.1 Section 1350 certification.
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Exhibit
Number Description
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99.2 Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement dated as of
August 23, 2000 by and between USE Sub, KC, GKM and
Castlebridge. (12)
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(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-94612).
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended January 31, 1994.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on April 24, 1997.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated August 12, 1997.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended January 31, 1997.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated August 18, 1997.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(7) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on March 26, 1998.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(8) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended January 31, 1998.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K/A filed on September 5, 2000.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(10) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended July 31, 2000.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(11) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-QSB for the quarter ended October 31, 2000.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(12) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-3 filed on February 20, 2001.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(13) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated May 4, 2000.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(14) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB for the year ended January 31, 1999.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(15) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Report on Form
10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 2000.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(16) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Post-Effective
Amendment to Registration Statement on Form Series SB-2 filed
on May 14, 2001.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(17) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated June 11, 2001.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(18) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-QSB dated August 14, 2002
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(19) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Report on Form
10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 2002.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(20) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Report on Form 10-K
for the period ended December 31, 2003, as amended.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(21) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Report on Form 10-Q
for the period ended June 30, 2003.
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(22) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Report on Form 10-Q
for the period ended March 31, 2004.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
U. S. ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.
By: /s/ Lawrence Schneider
--------------------------------------------
Lawrence Schneider Dated: November 11, 2004
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ Richard J. Augustine
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Richard J. Augustine Dated: November 11, 2004
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)
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