UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q/A

 (Amendment No. 1)

 

(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, 2014

 

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________.

 

Commission file number: 000-28562

 

ENERGIE HOLDINGS INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	94-2857548 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
4885 Ward Road, Suite 300, Wheat Ridge, CO (Address of principal executive offices)	80033 (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (720) 963-8055

 

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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes X No __

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer __	Accelerated filer __	Non-accelerated filer __	Smaller reporting company X
		(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes __  No X

 

As of November 12, 2014, there were 51,816,667 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value, issued and outstanding.

Explanatory Note

 

We are filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A to correct an error on the title page. We previously indicated “No” on the item “Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required.” This should have been marked “Yes”. 

 

ENERGIE HOLDINGS INC.

Table of Contents

Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements	2
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	11
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	16
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	16
Part II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	17
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	17
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	17
Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities	17
Item 5.	Other Information	17
Item 6.	Exhibits	17

 

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based upon our current assumptions, expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on our business. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “approximately,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, although the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. This information may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements.

 

Factors that may cause or contribute actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, for example:

 

• adverse economic conditions;

• risks related to the construction market;

• risks related to the U.S. import market;

• the inability to attract and retain qualified senior management and technical personnel;

• other risks and uncertainties related to the changing lighting market and our business strategy.

 

All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or other information contained herein. Stockholders and potential investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements in this report are reasonable, we cannot assure stockholders and potential investors that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. We disclose important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from expectations under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this current report. These cautionary statements qualify all forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf.

 

These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.

PART I. Financial Information

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

ENERGIE HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

		September 30, 2014 (Unaudited)				December 31, 2013
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	18,304			$	37,874
Accounts receivable, net			55,606				49,637
Inventory			392,831				414,308
Prepaid expenses and other			14,869				15,922
Total current assets			481,610				517,741
Noncurrent assets:
Intangible assets, net			996,478				1,119,550
Property and equipment, net			4,928				23,421
Other assets			14,695				11,695
Total noncurrent assets			1,016,101				1,154,666
Total assets		$	1,497,711			$	1,672,407
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	2,046,852			$	595,202
Commissions payable			91,580				91,967
Debt			4,577,115				3,981,932
Total current liabilities			6,715,547				4,669,101
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)			—				—
Equity:
Preferred stock, $.0001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013			—				—
Common stock, $.0001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 51,816,667 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014			524,604				—
Additional paid-in capital			1,320,000				—
Accumulated deficit			(7,062,440	)			—
Members’ deficit (Energie LLC)			—				(2,996,694	)
Total deficit			(5,217,836	)			(2,996,694	)
Total liabilities and equity		$	1,497,711			$	1,672,407

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

ENERGIE HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

		Three months ended September 30,								Nine months ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
Sales revenue		$	248,549			$	197,656			$	587,920			$	1,553,941
Cost of goods sold			(136,377	)			(93,503	)			(302,191	)			(672,088	)
Gross profit			112,172				104,153				285,729				881,853
Operating expenses:
Compensation			208,456				127,144				463,025				480,240
Commissions			45,376				21,491				93,306				346,259
Depreciation and amortization			39,536				61,705				166,662				160,270
General and administrative			433,373				284,883				1,114,656				666,491
Total operating expenses			726,741				495,223				1,837,649				1,653,260
Loss from operations			(614,569	)			(391,070	)			(1,551,920	)			(771,407	)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense			(104,429	)			(22,144	)			(284,406	)			(88,764	)
Other income			43,305				80,465				115,394				55,385
Other income (expense), net			(61,124	)			58,321				(169,012	)			(33,379	)
Net loss		$	(675,693	)		$	(332,749	)		$	(1,720,932	)		$	(804,786	)
Net loss per common share (Note 8):
Basic and diluted		$	(0.01	)		$	(0.01	)		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.03	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted			50,705,662				50,705,662				29,979,721				29,979,721

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

ENERGIE HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014				2013
Operating Activities:
Net loss		$	(1,720,932	)		$	(804,786	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			166,662				160,270
Unpaid interest			284,406				88,764
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of Share Exchange):
Accounts receivable			(5,969	)			279,222
Inventory			21,477				(10,717	)
Prepaid expenses			1,053				26,980
Accounts payable			1,087,974				360,799
Commissions payable			(387	)			(12,909	)
Unearned income			—				(54,802	)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities			(165,716	)			32,821
Investing Activities:
Intangible assets			(25,097	)			—
Net cash used in investing activities			(25,097	)			—
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from notes payable			307,777				—
Member activity			(136,534	)			(54,589	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			171,243				(54,589	)
Net change in cash			(19,570	)			(21,768	)
Cash, beginning of period			37,874				59,171
Cash, end of period		$	18,304			$	37,403

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

ENERGIE HOLDINGS INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 1 — Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Formation of the Company

 

On December 31, 2013, Energie Holdings, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company”, “Energie” or “Holdings”) entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with OELC, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Energie LLC (hereinafter jointly referred to as, “Energie”). The Share Exchange Agreement was not effective until July 2, 2014, due to a variety of conditions subsequent that needed to be met which were met or waived. Upon effectiveness, Holdings issued 33,000,000 “restricted” shares of its common stock, representing approximately 65% of the then issued and outstanding voting securities, in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding member interests of Energie. This transaction is considered to be a capital transaction, rather than a business combination, equivalent to the issuance of ownership interests by Energie for the net assets of Holdings, accompanied by a recapitalization (the “Share Exchange”). The accounting is identical to that resulting from a reverse acquisition, except that no goodwill or other intangible is recorded.

 

Thereafter, on January 27, 2014, Holdings entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with two of its then wholly owned subsidiaries, Energie Holdings and Alas Acquisition Company (“Alas”). The Merger Agreement effectively merged Alas with and into Holdings, with Holdings being the surviving corporation. The net effect of the Merger Agreement was to effectuate a name change from Alas Aviation Corp., to Energie Holdings, Inc. in order to provide a better understanding to investors of the Company’s entry into the LED lighting industry. The Company’s management also changed.

 

Description of Business

 

We are focused on acquiring and growing specialized LED lighting companies for the architecture and interior design markets for both commercial and residential applications. The lighting products include both conventional fixtures and advanced solid-state technology that can integrate with digital controls and day-lighting to create energy efficiencies and a better visual environment. Our objective is to grow, innovate, and fully capture the rapidly growing lighting market opportunities associated with solid state lighting.

 

Énergie was founded in 2001 and is engaged in the import and sale of specialized interior lighting solutions to the architecture and interior design markets in North America. Our headquarters is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and we also maintain a production and assembly facility in Zeeland, Michigan.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

As a result of the Share Exchange, Energie is considered to be the “accounting acquirer” and, accordingly, is treated as the predecessor company. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of operations and financial position of Energie for all periods, and the results of operations and financial position of Holdings as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2014.

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, has been derived from audited financial statements. The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual audited financial statements and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, such unaudited information includes all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of this interim information. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Operating results and cash flows for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that can be expected for the entire year. The information included in this report should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-KT for the period ended December 31, 2013, and Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed on October 3, 2014.

Going Concern

 

As shown in the accompanying financial statements, we had an equity deficit of $5,217,836 and a working capital deficit of $6,233,937 as of September 30, 2014, and have reported net losses of $1,720,932 and $804,786 for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  These factors raise substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern. 

 

Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to further implement our business plan, attract additional capital and, ultimately, upon our ability to develop future profitable operations. We intend to fund our business development, acquisition endeavors and operations through equity and debt financing arrangements. However, there can be no assurance that these arrangements will be sufficient to fund our ongoing capital expenditures, working capital, and other cash requirements. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted at this time. These matters raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern. Additionally, current economic conditions in the United States and globally create significant challenges attaining sufficient funding

 

Although we are past due on our required payments under our debt agreements, the lenders have not made demand for repayment of the principal and interest due. If demand for payment is made by one or multiple vendors, we would experience a liquidity issue as we do not currently have the funds available to pay off these debts. We intend to enter into extension/forbearance agreements with each of the lenders; however, there can be no assurances that any of the lenders will be cooperative or that if they are willing to provide extensions or forbearances, that the terms under which they may be willing to provide them will be favorable to us.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-13 (ASU 2014-13), Consolidation (Topic 810) – Measuring the Financial Assets and the Financial Liabilities of a Consolidated Collateralized Financing Entity. ASU 2014-13 provides an entity that consolidates a collateralized financing entity (“CFE”) that had elected the fair value option for the financial assets and financial liabilities of such CFE an alternative to current fair value measurement guidance. We do not expect the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-13 to be material to our consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-14 (ASU 2014-14), Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors (Subtopic 310-40) – Classification of Certain Government-Guaranteed Mortgage Loans upon Foreclosure. ASU 2014-14 will require creditors to derecognize certain foreclosed government-guaranteed mortgage loans and to recognize a separate other receivable that is measured at the amount the creditor expects to recover from the guarantor, and to treat the guarantee and the receivable as a single unit of account. We do not expect the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-14 to be material to our consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2014, FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15 (ASU 2014-15), Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) – Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern. ASU 2014-15 will explicitly require management to assess an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosure in certain circumstances. The new standard will be effective for all entities in the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016. Earlier adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-15.

Note 2 — Recapitalization

 

On July 2, 2014, we completed the Share Exchange Agreement with Energie. The impact to equity of the Share Exchange includes a) the issuance of 33,000,000 shares of Holdings’ common stock at $0.05 per share, the closing price of Holdings’ stock on December 31, 2013, the date of the Share Exchange Agreement, for total consideration effectively transferred of $1,650,000; and b) removing Holdings’ accumulated deficit and adjusting equity for the recapitalization.

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations include the results of the Share Exchange Agreement from the share exchange date of July 2, 2014. The pro forma effects of the acquisition on the results of operations as if the transaction had been completed on January 1, 2014 and 2013, are as follows:

 

		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014				2013
Pro forma results:
Total net revenues		$	587,920			$	1,553,941
Net loss			(1,994,849	)			(929,804	)
Net loss per common share:
Basic and diluted		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.03	)

 

The assets and liabilities of Holdings on the effective date of the Share Exchange Agreement were as follows:

 

Accounts payable		$	363,676
Preferred stock			—
Common stock			194,604
Additional paid-in capital			91,046,859
Accumulated deficit			(91,605,139	)
Total stockholders’ deficit		$	(363,676	)

 

Note 3 — Accounts receivable

 

The following is a summary of accounts receivable:

		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Customer receivables, factored		$	43,750			$	37,874
Customer receivables, unfactored			11,856				11,763
		$	55,606			$	49,637

 

Note 4 — Inventory

 

The following is a summary of inventory:

		September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Raw materials		$	397,319			$	418,796
Less: reserve			(4,488	)			(4,488	)
		$	392,831			$	414,308

Note 5 — Debt

 

Debt is comprised of the following:

 

Description		Note				September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
Line of credit			A			$	47,000			$	47,000
Accounts receivable factoring			B				29,379				52,530
Note payable to distribution partner			C				530,347				550,347
Related party debt			D				3,515,440				3,110,889
Other notes payable			E				361,949				221,166
Convertible promissory notes			F				93,000				—
						$	4,577,115			$	3,981,932

 

A – Line of Credit – We utilized this bank line of credit for working capital purposes. The outstanding obligation is due on demand, has a stated initial interest rate of 10.5% that is subject to adjustment, and is guaranteed by our majority shareholder.

 

B – Accounts Receivable Factoring – Pursuant to factoring and security agreement, we submit accounts receivable for sale to a factoring firm at an amount equal to their face value, less a 1.5% commission and an initial factoring fee based on the prime interest rate plus 3%. The factor advances a percent of the account balance to us, and the remaining amount will be withheld in a non-interest bearing reserve account. Accounts purchased by the factor are with full recourse with us within 120 days from the invoices date. The factoring transaction is treated as a loan, with the receivables used as collateral. We have granted the factoring firm a security interest in, and a blanket lien upon our assets.

 

C – Note Payable to Distribution Partner – Represents the outstanding principal balance plus 5% annual interest due on a 2007 promissory note with 5% annual interest, between us and a significant European distribution partner. Although we are past due on required payments, the loan holder has not made any demand for repayment of the principal and interest due.

 

D –Related Parties Debt – Amounts due to lenders having an ownership interest in Holdings. These loans are not collateralized. All have been renegotiated to have a maturity of December 31, 2014. The following summarizes the terms and balances of the related party notes:

 

				September 30, 2014				December 31, 2013				Interest Rate
	D1			$	2,689,086			$	2,413,752				6	%
	D2				357,010				306,946				12	%
	D3				176,367				173,367				—
	D4				164,620				103,500				24	%
	D3				90,697				81,697				24	%
	D3				23,161				20,000				24	%
	D3				10,000				10,000				24	%
	D5				4,499				1,627				—
	Total			$	3,515,440			$	3,110,889

 

D1 -- Holds the largest ownership percentage in Holdings, and we also incur approximately $150,000 annually for rent expense with them. According to the note agreement, the note holder may, at its option at any time after default, proceed to convert any remaining balance of the notes to equity at a rate equal to the proportion of the remaining balance of the note divided by $4,000,000 enterprise value. The note was considered to be in default as of March 31, 2014; therefore, the note holder has the right to exercise the conversion option, but has not yet elected to do so.

We evaluated the agreement for derivatives and determined that it does not qualify for derivative treatment for financial reporting purposes, because the agreement relates to our own equity, and the debt and the equity are not closely related. We also determined this does not qualify as a beneficial conversion feature. Accordingly, the balance is reported at the carrying amount.

 

D2 – Owns our common stock and is also an executive vice president.

 

D3 – Holds our common stock, without any other involvement in the Company.

 

D4 -- The spouse of our CEO.

 

D5 – Owns our common stock and is also a vice president.

 

E – Other Notes Payable – Represents the outstanding principal balance plus interest due on three separate promissory notes with interest rates ranging from 8% to 24% annually. Although we are past due on our required payments, the loan holders have not made demand for repayment of the principal and interest due. In the event we receive proceeds as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy covering our majority shareholder, repayment of principal and interest is due on these notes prior to using the proceeds for any other purpose.

 

F – Convertible promissory notes – Represents the outstanding principal balance on two separate convertible promissory notes with interest of 8% annually, due June 2015. At the option of the holder, the notes may be settled in cash or converted into shares of our common stock at any time beginning 180 days from the date of the notes at a price equal to 61% of the average closing bid price of our common stock during the 10 trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion. In the event we fail to pay the notes when they become due, the balance due under the notes incurs interest at the rate of 22% per annum. The notes contain additional terms and conditions normally included in instruments of this kind, including a right of first refusal wherein we have granted the holders the right to match the terms of any future financing in which we engage on the same terms and contemplated in such future financing. We estimate that the fair value of the convertible debt approximates the face value, so no value has been assigned to the beneficial conversion feature.

 

All of our debt is reflected as a current liability due to either having a maturity date within one year, or because it is past due.

 

Note 6 — Contingencies

 

Current management discovered that the Company’s former management recorded various obligations to itself and to third parties for expenditures not deemed benefitting the Company or authorized by the Company’s sole director, as required. The amount of these unauthorized expenditures totaled $91,172, including $60,000 in management fees. These expenditures were reversed and are not part of the accompanying financial statements.  While current management believes that none of the $91,172 is an obligation of ours, it is not known what representations were made to these vendors or whether we could, in fact, be eventually responsible to pay some or all of the indicated amount.

 

Note 7 — Subsequent Events

 

There are no events subsequent to September 30, 2014 and up to the date of this filing that would require disclosure.

 

Note 8 – Net Loss Per Share

 

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net loss per share is computed similarly to basic net loss per share, except that it includes the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities are exercised. Since Energie, the “predecessor company,” was an LLC, it did not have common shares outstanding prior to the Share Exchange on July 2, 2014. Accordingly, we have prepared the calculation of Net Loss Per Share using the weighted-average number of common shares of Holdings that were outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Additionally, Holdings did not exist in 2013, so we have used the weighted-average number of common shares of Holdings that were outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, so that a comparison of net loss per share may be presented.

The following table presents a reconciliation of the denominators used in the computation of net loss per share – basic and diluted:

 

		Three months ended September 30,								Nine months ended September 30,
		2014				2013				2014				2013
Net loss		$	(675,693	)		$	(332,749	)		$	(1,720,932	)		$	(804,786	)
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock			50,705,662				50,705,662				29,979,721				29,979,721
Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants			—				—				—				—
Common stock and equivalents			50,705,662				50,705,662				29,979,721				29,979,721
Net loss per share – Basic and diluted		$	(0.01	)		$	(0.01	)		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.03	)

 

There are no dilutive instruments outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein. In connection with, and because we desire to take advantage of, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we caution readers regarding certain forward looking statements in the following discussion and elsewhere in this report and in any other statement made by, or on our behalf, whether or not in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward looking statements are statements not based on historical information and which relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Forward looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control and many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statements made by, or on our behalf. We disclaim any obligation to update forward looking statements.

 

Overview

 

On December 31, 2013, Energie Holdings, Inc. (we, us, our, the “Company”, “Energie” or “Holdings”) entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with OELC, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Energie LLC (hereinafter jointly referred to as, “Energie”). The Share Exchange Agreement was not effective until July 2, 2014, due to a variety of conditions subsequent that needed to be met which are described below. Upon effectiveness, Holdings issued 33,000,000 “restricted” shares of its common stock, representing approximately 65% of the then issued and outstanding voting securities, in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding member interests of Energie. This transaction is considered to be a capital transaction, rather than a business combination, equivalent to the issuance of ownership interests by Energie for the net assets of Holdings, accompanied by a recapitalization (the “Share Exchange”). The accounting is identical to that resulting from a reverse acquisition, except that no goodwill or other intangible is recorded.

 

Thereafter, on January 27, 2014, Holdings entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with two of its then wholly owned subsidiaries, Energie Holdings and Alas Acquisition Company (“Alas”). The Merger Agreement effectively merged Alas with and into Holdings, with Holdings being the surviving corporation. The net effect of the Merger Agreement was to effectuate a name change from Alas Aviation Corp., to Energie Holdings, Inc. in order to provide a better understanding to investors of the Company’s entry into the LED lighting industry. The Company’s management also changed. On February 13, 2014, our trading symbol changed to “ELED” to reflect the change in our name and plan of operations.

 

We are focused on growing and acquiring specialized LED lighting companies for the architecture and interior design markets for both commercial and residential interiors. The lighting products will include both conventional fixtures and advanced solid-state technology that can integrate with digital controls and day-lighting to create energy efficiencies and a better visual environment. Our objective is to grow, innovate, and fully capture the rapidly growing lighting market opportunities associated with solid state lighting. Our management team and advisory board is comprised of experienced executives in the lighting industry with recent specific focus on the LED lighting industry. The group has over 300 years of combined experience in this industry.

 

Énergie was founded in 2001and is engaged in the import and sale of specialized interior lighting solutions to the architecture and interior design markets in North America. We have developed an end-to-end production and distribution platform for imported lighting products featuring HID, fluorescent, and LED technologies. Long term contracts with five European manufacturers and one in Taiwan provide us with exclusive North American distribution rights to over 270 total products in 37 categories. After processing any modifications necessary to meet UL standards and building code requirements, the products are sold to customers through a network of over 60 independent lighting sales agents. In addition to a 15% commission structure, we provide our sales force with promotional materials, product training, and technical support.

 

Our principal place of business is located at 4885 Ward Road, Suite 300, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, telephone (720) 963-8055. We also maintain a production and assembly facility in Zeeland, Michigan. Our website is www.energieholdings.com.

As a result of the Share Exchange, Energie is considered to be the “accounting acquirer” and, accordingly, is treated as the predecessor company. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of operations and financial position of Energie for all periods, and the results of operations and financial position of Holdings as of and for the three months ended September 30, 2014. Further information about the historical results of Energie may be found in our Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed with the SEC on October 3, 2014.

 

Our independent accountants have expressed a "going concern" opinion. Our condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.  The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Results of Operations

 

Comparison of results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

 

		Three months ended September 30,
		2014				2013				Change				%
Sales revenue		$	248,549			$	197,656			$	50,893				26	%
Cost of revenue			(136,377	)			(93,503	)			(42,874	)			46	%
Gross profit			112,172				104,153				8,019				8	%
Total operating expenses			726,741				495,223				231,518				47	%
Interest expense			(104,429	)			(22,144	)			(82,285	)			372	%
Other income (expense)			43,305				80,465				(37,160	)			(46	)%
Net loss		$	(675,693	)		$	(332,749	)		$	(342,944	)			(103	)%

 

Sales Revenue, Cost of Revenue and Gross Profit

 

Sales revenue, cost of revenue and gross profit each increased for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period in 2013, because an increase in our borrowing allowed us to increase our funding of our revenue generating activities.

 

Operating expenses

 

		Three months ended September 30,
		2014				2013				Change				%
Compensation		$	208,456			$	127,144			$	81,312				64	%
Commissions			45,376				21,491				23,885				111	%
Depreciation and amortization			39,536				61,705				(22,169	)			(36	)%
General and administrative			433,373				284,883				148,490				52	%
		$	726,741			$	495,223			$	231,518				47	%

 

Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period in 2013, increased primarily due to a) including the compensation expense for Holdings employees beginning in the three months ended September 30, 2014; b) increased commissions related to our increase in sales; and c) increased general and administrative expense associated with the Share Exchange, consisting primarily of professional fees.

Other

 

Increased interest expense resulted from our increase of debt to approximately $4,575,000, an increase of approximately $2,000,000 over 2013 levels. We have been using debt financing to provide supplemental cash to fund our operations.

 

Other income consisted of miscellaneous income, offset by the expense associated with factoring our accounts receivable, which had decreased activity in the three month period ended September 30, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013, as we move towards collecting our receivables rather than factoring them.

 

Comparison of results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

 

		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014				2013				Change				%
Sales revenue		$	587,920			$	1,553,941			$	(966,021	)			(62	)%
Cost of revenue			(302,191	)			(672,088	)			369,897				(55	)%
Gross profit			285,729				881,853				(596,124	)			(68	)%
Total operating expenses			1,837,649				1,653,260				184,389				11	%
Interest expense			(284,406	)			(88,764	)			(195,642	)			220	%
Other income (expense)			115,394				55,385				60,009				108	%
Net loss		$	(1,720,932	)		$	(804,786	)		$	(916,146	)			(114	)%

 

Sales Revenue, Cost of Revenue and Gross Profit

 

Sales revenue, cost of revenue and gross profit each decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period in 2013, because we had an unusually large order of over $950,000 in the first half of 2013 and a slower than usual first half in 2014, which we attribute to not having sufficient working capital to grow the product offering.

 

Operating expenses

 

		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014				2013				Change				%
Compensation		$	463,025			$	480,240			$	(17,215	)			(4	)%
Commissions			93,306				346,259				(252,953	)			(73	)%
Depreciation and amortization			166,662				160,270				6,392				4	%
General and administrative			1,114,656				666,491				448,165				67	%
		$	1,837,649			$	1,653,260			$	184,389				11	%

 

Operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, as compared to the same period in 2013, increased primarily due to a) increased general and administrative expense associated with the Share Exchange, consisting primarily of professional fees; b) compensation expense for Holdings employees beginning in the three months ended September 30, 2014; partially offset by c) a reduction in compensation expense as we tried to manage costs in 2014; and d) decreased commissions related to our decrease in sales.

Other

 

Increased interest expense resulted from our increase of debt to approximately $4,575,000, an increase of approximately $2,000,000 over 2013 levels. We have been using debt financing to provide supplemental cash to fund our operations.

 

Other income consisted of miscellaneous income, offset by the expense associated with factoring our accounts receivable, which had decreased activity in the nine months ended September 30, 2014, over the same period in 2013, as we move towards collecting our receivables rather than factoring them.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At September 30, 2014, we had $18,304 in cash. We have not generated positive cash flows from operations. Accordingly, our sources of liquidity may include potential debt and equity offerings. We believe that our principal difficulty in our inability to successfully generate positive cash flows has been the lack of available capital to operate and expand our business. We believe we need a minimum of approximately $2,500,000 in additional working capital to be utilized for a) development and launching of new products for Energie; b) funding the business development efforts to identify, qualify and acquire other LED lighting companies; and c) the balance for working capital, and general and administrative expense. Other than as disclosed below, we have no other commitments from any investor or investment-banking firm to provide us with the necessary funding and there can be no assurances we will obtain such funding in the future. Failure to obtain this additional financing will have a material negative impact on our ability to generate profits in the future.

 

To fund our acquisition plan and fund working capital for our continuing operations, we are continuing to seek out and discuss financing with potential partners or lenders. While no assurances can be provided, we expect that we will be able to obtain financing to implement our plans.

 

On July 16, 2014 we entered into an Investment Agreement and Registration Rights Agreement with Dutchess Opportunity Fund, II, LP (“Dutchess”). Pursuant to the Investment Agreement, Dutchess committed to purchase, subject to certain restrictions and conditions, up to $5 million of our Common Stock upon issuance by us of a put to Dutchess at a price equal to ninety-four percent (94%) of the lowest daily VWAP (volume weighted average price) of our Common Stock during the five (5) consecutive Trading Days beginning on the Put Notice Date and ending on and including the date that is four (4) Trading Days after such Put Notice Date. The Put Amount shall be equal to up to either 1) two hundred percent (200%) of the average daily volume (U.S. market only) of the Common Stock for the three (3) Trading Days prior to the applicable Put Notice Date, multiplied by the average of the three (3) daily closing prices immediately preceding the Put Date or 2) one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). The obligation of Dutchess to purchase our shares is contingent upon our filing of a registration statement registering the shares of our Common Stock with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and such registration statement being declared effective, as well as our common stock continuing to be listed for trading, among other things. We have not yet filed such a registration statement but intend to file in the near future. Our registration statement was effective October 29, 2014.

 

Also, in the third quarter of 2014, we entered into two Securities Purchase Agreement with KBM Worldwide, Inc., (“KBM”) wherein we agreed to issue 8% convertible promissory notes in the principal amount of $93,000. The note may be converted into shares of our common stock at any time beginning 180 days from the date of the note at a price equal to 61% of the average closing bid price of our common stock during the 10 trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion. In the event we fail to pay the note when it becomes due, the balance due under the note incurs interest at the rate of 22% per annum. The note contains additional terms and conditions normally included in instruments of this kind, including a right of first refusal wherein we have granted KBM the right to match the terms of any future financing in which we engage on the same terms and contemplated in such future financing.

Working Capital

 

Working capital is the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities. We had negative working capital of $6,233,937 and $4,151,360, respectively, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The increase in negative working capital is due to the assumption of the accounts payable of Holdings from the Share Exchange of approximately $360,000, and the growth in accounts payable of approximately $1,100,000 associated with increased operating expenses. Although we are past due on our required payments under our debt agreements, the lenders have not made demand for repayment of the principal and interest due. If demand for payment is made by one or multiple vendors, we would experience a liquidity issue as we do not currently have the funds available to pay off these debts. We intend to enter into extension/forbearance agreements with each of the lenders; however, there can be no assurances that any of the lenders will be cooperative or that if they are willing to provide extensions or forbearances, that the terms under which they may be willing to provide them will be favorable to us. This raises substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Cash Flows

 

Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities were as follows:

 

		Nine months ended September 30,
		2014				2013
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		$	(165,716	)		$	32,821
Net cash used in investing activities			(25,097	)			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			171,243				(54,589	)

 

Net cash from operating activities was driven by our net loss, offset by an increase in accounts payable and unpaid interest expense. We anticipate that overhead costs in current operations will increase in the future if we are successful in raising the capital described herein as a result of our anticipated increased marketing and operating activities.

 

Net cash used in investing activities related to our continued spending to obtain UL Listing qualification for products in development.  

 

Net cash from financing activities related to additional borrowings under existing debt agreements and the convertible debt we entered into in the third quarter of 2014.

 

Inflation

 

Although our operations are influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our results of operations during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We had no off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

Our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We continually evaluate the accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the condensed consolidated financial statements. The estimates are based on historical experience and assumptions believed to be reasonable under current facts and circumstances. Actual amounts and results could differ from these estimates made by management. Certain accounting policies that require significant management estimates and are deemed critical to our results of operations or financial position are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-KT for the year ended December 31, 2013 in the Critical Accounting Policies section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not applicable

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, we have carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, being September 30, 2014.   This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer.

 

As part of such evaluation, management considered the matters discussed below relating to internal control over financial reporting.  Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our Company's disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2014, due to a lack of employees to segregate duties related to preparing the financial reports which are the current responsibility of our CEO and CFO.  Management is working to correct this weakness by adding accounting staff.  Management, with the assistance of our securities counsel, will closely monitor all future filings to ensure that our filings are accurate and made on a timely manner.

PART II. Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

We are not currently a party to any legal proceeding, nor are we aware of any threatened actions.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we issued 416,667 common shares to our legal counsel for services. We relied upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4/2 of the Securities Act of 1993, as amended, to issue these shares.

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

31.1		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2		Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32		Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date:  November 13, 2014		By:	/s/ Harold Hansen
			Harold Hansen
			Principal Executive Officer
		By:	/s/ Richard Cole Dennard
			Richard Cole Dennard
			Principal Accounting Officer